Ear to Asia
Asia Institute, The University of Melbourne
On Ear to Asia, we talk with Asia experts to unpack the issues behind news headlines in a region that is rapidly changing the world. Ear to Asia is produced by Asia Institute, the Asia research specialists at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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The road to Uyghur repression in China
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10/11/19 • 38 min
China has been cracking down hard on Uyghur and other Muslim groups in its far northwestern region of Xinjiang. But what’s the real history of the Uyghur people? How do they view themselves culturally and politically alongside the dominant Han Chinese nation? China watchers Dr David Brophy and Dr Lewis Mayo join host Ali Moore to discuss the long and evolving relations between the Uyghurs and Chinese authorities.
Produced by Profactual - the Podcasting Specialists.
Music by audionautix.com.
The war memory industries of China and Japan
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04/26/19 • 33 min
While both China and Japan run museums dedicated to the horrors of WWII, how well are the facts allowed to speak for themselves? And how are memories of war used to shape domestic and foreign-relations agendas of today? East Asia political scientists Dr Sow Keat Tok and Dr Delia Lin join presenter Ali Moore to discuss their impressions from field research of war museums in China and Japan.
Produced and edited by Profactual - the Podcasting Specialists
Music by audionautix.com
03/15/19 • 40 min
Social anthropologist Prof. Kaori Okano talks to presenter Ali Moore about the life transitions of a group of Japanese women whom she has interviewed regularly over the past 30 years. Sociolinguist Dr. Ikuko Nakane joins the discussion to examine how their spoken language has reflected their life changes.
Produced and edited by Profactual - the Podcasting Specialists
Music by audionautix.com.
05/25/18 • 27 min
China recently abolished term limits for its presidency, clearing the way for Xi Jinping to continue indefinitely — possibly for life — as boss of the People’s Republic. Asia Institute’s China watchers Dr Fengshi Wu and Dr Sow Keat Tok shed light on Xi Jinping’s possible motives and strategy, and their implications for China and the world. Presented by Ali Moore.
An Asia Institute podcast, produced by Profactual.com.
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Music by audionautix.com
Saving The Songs Of China's Yangtze Delta
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03/14/17 • 26 min
Chinese literature expert Anne McLaren joins Ear to Asia host Clement Paligaru to discuss her research into the folk ecology of the lower Yangtze delta, including the folksongs of this fascinating region. And she explains how these vanishing oral traditions shed light into how people of a bygone era lived.
Transcript available here. More information about this and other episodes of this podcast series is found here.
An Asia Institute podcast, produced by Profactual.com.
03/02/21 • 41 min
India is the world’s largest donor of COVID-19 vaccines despite having the world’s second highest caseload of coronavirus. What are India’s motivations for this bold move? Will India have enough vaccines for its 1.3+ billion people, and what does India’s apparent generosity say about the vaccine nationalism of the west? Political scientist Dr Pradeep Taneja and health policy researcher Dr Azad Bali join presenter Ali Moore to examine India’s vaccine diplomacy.
Produced and edited by Profactual - the Podcasting Specialists
Music by audionautix.com.
06/04/21 • 52 min
China and Russia are now arguably closer than they've ever been, with rapidly growing military and economic cooperation. Will the strength of these ties herald the end of U.S. hegemony in the Western Pacific? And do the two authoritarian giants share a vision by which they can reshape the world? International relations experts Professor Elizabeth Wishnick and Dr Alexander Korolev take a deep dive into Sino-Russian solidarity with presenter Peter Clarke.
Produced and edited by Profactual - the Podcasting Specialists.
Music by audionautix.com.
11/01/21 • 55 min
In Japan, the norms of human connection and physical intimacy are evolving, with arranged marriages on the wane, and defacto relationships and same-sex unions no longer rare. As the nature of unions changes, so is the practice of parting, with increases in late-life and women-initiated divorces. What’s driving these societal changes in Japan? How are Japan’s legislators responding? Gender studies specialist Assoc Prof Claire Maree and cultural anthropologist Assoc Prof Allison Alexy join presenter Ali Moore to discuss the transformation of the Japanese family unit.
Produced and edited by Profactual - the Podcasting Specialists.
Music by audionautix.com.
11/21/21 • 40 min
For many, outgoing Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will be remembered for his call for the extra-judicial killings of alleged drug dealers. He's also gone after his critics in the media, the judiciary, and the legislature. But despite his apparent excesses, Duterte remains popular with ordinary Filipinos. What's been the basis for his enduring popularity? And what are the long term consequences of his attacks on the nation’s democratic institutions? Philippines historian Dr Lisandro Claudio discusses the legacy of Duterte with presenter Ali Moore.
Produced and edited by Profactual - the Podcasting Specialists.
Music by audionautix.com.
What drives Australia-Indonesia relations?
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01/30/20 • 32 min
Australia’s relationship with Indonesia is complex, often fluid but sometimes fraught. How do these two nations regard each other, and how can Australia strengthen its ties with its populous neighbour? Veteran Indonesia watcher Prof Richard Robison takes us into the web of contemporary Australia-Indonesia relations. Presented by Ali Moore.
Produced by Profactual - the Podcasting Specialists.
Music by audionautix.com.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Ear to Asia have?
Ear to Asia currently has 162 episodes available.
What topics does Ear to Asia cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Ear to Asia?
The episode title 'Pandemic politics in Turkey' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Ear to Asia?
The average episode length on Ear to Asia is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Ear to Asia released?
Episodes of Ear to Asia are typically released every 14 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Ear to Asia?
The first episode of Ear to Asia was released on Sep 28, 2016.
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