World Beat

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Your weekly fix on the biggest global news stories.

  1. APR 23

    EP 31 - What Iranians Really Feel About This War?

    Producer: Liu Chang Host: Wang Zongnan Correspondents: Shadati, Chen Xiao VO: Lyu Yanhao, Zeng Yan As a fragile ceasefire holds in the US–Iran conflict, tensions are rising again in the Strait of Hormuz. But beyond blockades and political statements, what does this war actually feel like for people living through it in Tehran? In this episode, we step away from the headlines and bring you voices from the ground -- capturing fear, resilience, and the quiet hope that still endures. In this episode: What war looks like in Tehran: airstrikes, smoke-filled skies, and the psychological toll on civilians Life under fire: how subways, markets, and everyday routines keep going The hidden cost: economic strain, inflation, and a population already under pressure Holding on to hope: small acts of normalcy and a shared wish for peace From bomb shelters to flower markets, from fear to resilience -- this is the human side of a conflict often reduced to strategy and headlines. 🎧 Listen for the voices that rarely make it into the news. 🎧 Stay for the stories that remind us what’s really at stake. This is World Beat. For feedback or inquiries, follow us on ⁠⁠Xinhua News App⁠⁠, Facebook ⁠⁠@World Beat Podcast⁠⁠. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    8 min

  2. 12/30/2025

    Ep 30 - Year-End Special: Revisiting Stories of 2025 (II)

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei In Part 2 of our year-end special, World Beat continues revisiting the stories that defined 2025 — and what came after the headlines. This episode covers: U.S. prices: Inflation cools to 2.7 percent, but energy costs stay high and many Americans feel the squeeze Trump’s tariffs: From threats to reality — how tariffs reshaped prices, jobs and factory decisions Gaza ceasefire: A fragile but lasting truce, regional spillover, and why a broader deal still matters Guns and polarization: Mass shootings, political extremism, and a deeply divided United StatesPart 2 of our End-of-Year Special — following Part 1’s look at Epstein, Ukraine, immigration and Trump’s alliances Thanks for listening. We’ll see you in 2026. For feedback or inquiries, follow us on ⁠⁠Xinhua News App⁠⁠, Facebook ⁠⁠@World Beat Podcast⁠⁠. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    12 min

  3. 12/29/2025

    Ep 29 - Year-End Special: Revisiting Stories of 2025 (I)

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei As 2025 draws to a close, World Beat looks back at the stories that shaped the year — and what happened after the headlines faded. In Part 1 of our year-end special, we revisit four defining themes, from U.S. politics to global diplomacy. In this episode: The Epstein Files — Promised transparency, mass redactions, and a political firestorm as Congress forces the release of long-sealed documents. Zelensky, Trump, and Peace Talks — A year of summits, sidelined negotiations, and mounting doubts over whether diplomacy actually slowed the war in Ukraine. ICE and Immigration — Raids, arrests, and growing criticism as immigration enforcement surged to unprecedented levels across the U.S. Trump and Musk — From public fallout to reconciliation, and how volatile alliances reshaped space policy and Washington power dynamics.This is Part 1 of our 2025 year-in-review. Part 2 drops soon. Don’t miss it. Happy holidays, and thanks for listening. For feedback or inquiries, follow us on ⁠⁠Xinhua News App⁠⁠, Facebook ⁠⁠@World Beat Podcast⁠⁠. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    13 min

  4. 12/11/2025

    Ep28-Nvidia's China gambit, Trʌmp's 'peace prize,' and more

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Zongnan & Aiwei This week on World Beat, we break down the biggest global stories — from Nvidia’s latest opening in China to Trump’s headline-grabbing FIFA “peace prize,” renewed border fighting in Southeast Asia, and more. Topics we cover: Nvidia’s China comeback after Trump approves H200 chip sales. Thai–Cambodia border clashes displacing hundreds of thousands and testing July’s ceasefire. Trump’s FIFA “peace prize” handed out by Gianni Infantino — now under ethics scrutiny. Trump’s attacks on Somali Americans, rising xenophobia, and new TPS rollback plans. Trump’s approval rating, now at 41 percent, with immigration dragging down public support. Syria one year after Assad’s fall, from economic strain to fragile security.Stay tuned for the full breakdown. For feedback or inquiries, follow us on ⁠⁠Xinhua News App⁠⁠, Facebook ⁠⁠@World Beat Podcast⁠⁠. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    16 min

  5. 11/27/2025

    Ep27-Zelensky's ticking clock; Gaza stop-start ceasefire...

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei This week on World Beat, we break down the top global headlines, from Ukraine’s high-stakes peace talks to the UK’s sugar tax expansion, stay tuned for more. Trump’s Ukraine Ultimatum -- Zelensky to meet Trump on NATO and army limits: peace deal or political theater? Gaza Ceasefire Fragility -- UN calls for justice as the ceasefire struggles to hold. UK Sugar Tax Expansion -- Milkshakes and lattes to be taxed starting 2028. Trump EPA Rollback -- Biden-era soot and power-plant rules scrapped. U.S. Consumer Confidence Drops -- Jobs, inflation, tariffs and shutdown fears weigh on Americans. China’s Tiangong Rescue Mission -- Three taikonauts safely rescued.For feedback or inquiries, follow us on ⁠⁠Xinhua News App⁠⁠, Facebook ⁠⁠@World Beat Podcast⁠⁠. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    15 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    Ep 24 - Is U.S. Heading For Its Longest Government Shutdown?

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei The U.S. government shutdown is stretching dangerously close to a new record. In this episode, we’ll unpack what’s going on and what makes this crisis different from before. Highlights: The current shutdown has lasted 34 days—just one day short of breaking the record by the time this episode is released. We’ll see if it does. The impact is spreading: federal workers snapping under stress, endless lines for free meals, airport security grinding, and public spaces closing down. And we’ll ask a bigger question: why does this one feel so directionless? In past shutdowns, someone was at least trying to end it—but not this time.For feedback or inquiries, follow us on ⁠Xinhua News App⁠, Facebook ⁠@World Beat Podcast⁠. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    8 min

  7. 10/01/2025

    Ep 23 - Why Climate Denial Remains A Sell In US?

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei At the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump called climate change “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.” But why does this message — mocking renewables, defending fossil fuels, dismissing science — still resonate with so many Americans? In this episode, we ask: Why is Trump so hostile to climate action? How do economy, business interests, and party politics shape his stance? Why does rejecting science feel like loyalty in U.S. politics? And what does the rest of the world make of it — especially as China pushes ahead on green energy?For feedback or inquiries, follow us on Xinhua News App, Facebook @World Beat Podcast. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    9 min

  8. 09/25/2025

    Ep 22 - What’s With West’s Support For Palestinian State?

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei Britain, France, Canada, Australia, and more — Western capitals are suddenly lining up to recognize Palestine. Today, over 80 percent of UN members now do. But what’s driving this wave, and why is Washington still holding back? In this episode of World Beat : The humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the stories moving public opinion. Domestic politics across the West, from collapsing poll numbers to street protests. Geopolitics, from Macron’s U-turn to Britain’s balancing act. The U.S. divide — from evangelical prophecy to a growing generational split. And why, for now, recognition remains more symbol than solution.For feedback or inquiries, follow us on Xinhua News App, Facebook @World Beat Podcast. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    10 min
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Your weekly fix on the biggest global news stories.

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  • Creator
    zonenone
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 荒野大鳄梨@小宇宙App
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    World Beat