Maria Ressa, editor and CEO of Rappler, prepares to speak to reporters after being convicted for cyber libel at a regional trial court on June 15, 2020 in Manila, Philippines. (Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Maria Ressa on Declining Press Freedom in the Philippines

Just weeks before her conviction for "cyber-libel," the iconic journalist describes the erosion of media freedoms under President Rodrigo Duterte.

June 25th by Matt Schiavenza

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Are Democracies Handling COVID-19 Better Than Authoritarian Countries?

Current Affairs

Kevin Rudd and Fareed Zakaria assess whether democratic or authoritarian governments have had more success in managing the coronavirus crisis.

June 11th by Michelle FlorCruz

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Washington Post Correspondent Gerry Shih on What He Learned Covering China

Wall Street Journal reporters Philip Wen (L) and Josh Chin (R) departing China in February

Current Affairs

The 2020 winner of Asia Society's Osborn Elliott Prize, who was forced to leave China this year, reflects on his years covering the country.

June 4th by Matt Schiavenza

Q&A: Vincent Bevins on How Indonesia’s Anti-Communist Campaign Shaped the Modern World

Current Affairs

The author of the new book 'The Jakarta Method' reveals how the murder of one million Indonesians in 1965 became a template for Cold War campaigns across the developing world.

June 4th by Matt Schiavenza

A Pulmonary Physician on What It's Like To Treat COVID-19 Patients

Doctors treat a patient infected with COVID-19

Current Affairs

Dr. Avinesh Bar talks about telemedicine, the future of health care, and what he'll always remember about the coronavirus.

June 3rd by Matt Schiavenza

'Never Have I Ever' Star Poorna Jagannathan on Saying No to Roles Portraying Indian Caricatures

Arts

The acclaimed actress discusses what attracted her to the role of Nalini Vishnakumar and why much more needs to be done in promoting gender equality.

May 29th by Matt Schiavenza

Asia In-Depth Podcast: A Conversation With Writer and Director Alan Yang

Current Affairs

'Master of None' writer and director Alan Yang discusses his new Netflix film 'Tigertail' and Hollywood's shift toward diverse storytelling with movie producer Janet Yang.

May 28th by Michelle FlorCruz

CBS News' Weijia Jiang on Newsroom Diversity, COVID-19 Racism, and Covering President Trump

Current Affairs

The White House correspondent, who was recently subjected to a racially-tinged remark from President Trump at the White House, spoke to Asia Blog about why diversity in newsrooms has never been more urgent.

May 27th by Matt Schiavenza

Asia In-Depth Podcast: A Conversation With 'Pachinko' Author Min Jin Lee

Arts

The award-winning novelist reflects on the coronavirus, anti-Asian racism, and the importance of arts in a time of crisis.

May 21st by Matt Schiavenza

Q&A: The Washington Post's Gerry Shih on Covering China

Current Affairs

The 2020 winner of the Osborn Elliott Prize for Excellence in Journalism in Asia discussed his reporting from China, from which he was expelled in March.

May 15th by Matt Schiavenza

Asia In-Depth Podcast: North Korea's Public Health Vulnerability

Current Affairs

North Korea has long resisted foreign influence, aggressively guarding its borders, and ruthlessly controlling information coming in and out of the country. But have they managed to keep their country free from the coronavirus?

May 14th by Michelle FlorCruz

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Maria Ressa on Declining Press Freedom in the Philippines

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Are Democracies Handling COVID-19 Better Than Authoritarian Countries?

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Washington Post Correspondent Gerry Shih on What He Learned Covering China

Q&A: Vincent Bevins on How Indonesia’s Anti-Communist Campaign Shaped the Modern World

A Pulmonary Physician on What It's Like To Treat COVID-19 Patients

'Never Have I Ever' Star Poorna Jagannathan on Saying No to Roles Portraying Indian Caricatures

Asia In-Depth Podcast: A Conversation With Writer and Director Alan Yang

CBS News' Weijia Jiang on Newsroom Diversity, COVID-19 Racism, and Covering President Trump

Asia In-Depth Podcast: A Conversation With 'Pachinko' Author Min Jin Lee

Q&A: The Washington Post's Gerry Shih on Covering China

Asia In-Depth Podcast: North Korea's Public Health Vulnerability

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