Dec. 24, 2025
New Series Premiere!
Our new series, "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus," has premiered! Ben Franklin got China wrong, and America still does today! Marshall again leads our discussion in this new series, looking at how the United States keeps misunderstanding China — in no small part because American political leaders often refuse to listen to experts on Chinese affairs. Episode 201, "The Flag Follows Trade" is available now!
Upcoming Episodes!
Episode 206 - Vinegar Joe and the Generalissimo (coming March 4!): Mike leads our discussion of the American experience in China during the first half of World War II. Chiang Kai-shek, Franklin Roosevelt, and General “Vinegar Joe” S…
Map of China
Many people may wonder about the location of various cities referred to in our series "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus" on the United Sates and China. Where is Canton or Shanghai or Nanking? Please check out the link to this map to get a better se…
