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Conversations exploring China, technology, and US-China relations. Guests include a wide range of analysts, policymakers, and academics. Hosted by Jordan Schneider. Check out the newsletter at www.chinatalk.media/

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What a profound honor to have Paul Kennedy on the ChinaTalk podcast. Kennedy is my favorite living historian and the writer who’s most shaped my intellectual development. His analysis underpins what you hear on this show every week.

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Pope Leo has called AI the single greatest challenge facing humanity. Not war, not poverty, not climate change. So we got a panel together to sort out what this encyclical means.

Joining Jordan are Tim Hwang, deputy director of the Institute for Chr... more

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Recent Guests

John W. Brennan Jr.
Lieutenant General, Deputy Commander US Africa Command
US Africa Command
Episode: WarTalk: The View from AFRICOM with LTG Brennan
Aqib Zakaria
ChinaTalk's resident Catholic
ChinaTalk
Episode: The Pope has AI Takes
John-Clark Levin
Head of Kurzweil Technologies
Kurzweil Technologies
Episode: The Pope has AI Takes
Tim Hwang
Deputy Director, Institute for Christian Machine Intelligence
Institute for Christian Machine Intelligence
Episode: The Pope has AI Takes
Ike Harris
Naval Officer; former Tech Lead for the Rs on the China Committee; Executive Director of Frontier Security Institute
Frontier Security Institute
Episode: WarTalk: NatSec in Congress + AI Evals for War
Ian O'Grady
Senior Policy Advisor, Covering Economic Development and Workforce for Governor Hobbs of Arizona
Governor Hobbs' Office, Arizona
Episode: Arizona's Abundance Playbook
Rob Lee
Senior Fellow at Foreign Policy Research Institute/analyst on Ukraine and military technology
Independent analyst
Episode: WarTalk: Ukraine's Forward Drone Line with Rob Lee
Kumar Garg
Founder of Renaissance Philanthropies
Renaissance Philanthropies
Episode: Doing Big Things in Policy: It's All White Space
Remco Zwetsloot
Co-founder of the Horizon Institute for Public Service
Horizon Institute for Public Service
Episode: Doing Big Things in Policy: It's All White Space

Host

Jordan Schneider
Host of the show; focuses on China policy, technology, and US-China relations

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 704 ratings
  • The space program

    Jordan, a few years back I heard you ask a guest, “how can I grow China Talk?” That day I didn’t think you would last as a podcaster.

    Today, the quality of people you are able to come on the show is amazing.

    Your ability to drop leading questions and the shut up is remarkable.

    Congratulations, I look forward to each of your podcasts. 2nd breakfast is genius.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rswanky
    United States5 months ago
  • No podcast episode should ever be released with edits that cut a speaker mid thought. Points off for that.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    c
    8 months ago
  • Content great, audio shocking

    Love this pod. Great discussions.

    Drives me insane that every episode has a different audio quality. This week’s ep, the guy sounds underwater.

    Makes my heart sink when a new ep is up because I’ll know I have to sit through bad recording.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    tastefultrade
    Australia9 months ago
  • Leaving the building…

    After sticking with this for nearly a year, I am now a “former“ listener/reader. I find that the quality varies enormously, and that the topic selection lacks coherence. Perhaps most disturbing of all is that when I try to listen in order to be able to do other things simultaneously, I am assaulted by a host who sounds like a high school sophomore trying to frame a thought or a sentence with as many “…..like” phrases as possible. It makes my head hurt. None of my adult children speak that way be... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Fed up in HK
    United States9 months ago
  • Thought provoking

    The range of topic is indeed wild. The last episode “Dissent from Moscow to Beijing” was really good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeeAbrahamZ
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Broad range of topics keeps discussions fresh but can feel scattered to some listeners.
Host pacing and occasional rambling are mentioned by a subset.
Guests are consistently strong and timely.
Variability in audio quality is noted by listeners.
Deep dives on AI, defense, and policy are highly valued by fans.

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Talking Points

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Doing Big Things in Policy: It's All White Space
Q: How can someone with technical expertise start influencing policy without waiting to become the top expert?
By mobilizing knowledge, publishing accessible guides, engaging with policymakers through factoids and public writing, and collaborating with insiders who can turn ideas into concrete policy actions.
Doing Big Things in Policy: It's All White Space
Q: What are the indicators of success for the Horizon Fellowship and how have they evolved?
Success is seen in the ability to place fellows in government roles where they understand emerging tech and public service needs, while also iterating on selection criteria to balance ambition with humility and public service motivation.
Quantum 101
Q: Why should policymakers and investors care about quantum now?
Because quantum promises to unlock capabilities in chemistry, materials, and cryptography that are orders of magnitude beyond what classical computers can achieve, and it's approaching a point where economically useful, scalable systems could emerge within a few years. This creates both vast opportunities and urgent security considerations.
Jen Pahlka on an Optimistic Vision for Government Renewal!
Q: Why is now the right time to push for this reform, and what role do states play?
States are agile pilots where you can experiment with new operating models, and success there can be scaled to the federal level. The ecosystem needs a coordinated effort across philanthropy, lawmakers, and media to build a constituency and demonstrate tangible improvements.
Jen Pahlka on an Optimistic Vision for Government Renewal!
Q: What is the Recoding America Fund and what is its vision for government?
The Recoding America Fund is a six-year initiative designed to catalyze civil service reform, modernize the operating model of government, and enable agencies to hire, manage, and retain the right people while leveraging AI and test-and-learn frameworks to improve policy outcomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ChinaTalk

What is ChinaTalk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently explores how policy, technology, and geopolitics intersect, with a strong emphasis on US-China relations, AI governance, and national security. Episodes frequently feature policy entrepreneurs, think-tank analysts, and technologists weighing how government incentives, funding models, and regulatory environments shape tech strategy, defense, and cross-border collaboration. Unique strengths include deep dives into policy ecosystems, practical pathways for technologists to influence public outcomes, and a willingness to connect historical context to contemporary tech and security debates. Listeners can expect rigorous analysis, a penchant for cross-disciplinary perspectives, and guest lineups that blend government, indust... more

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5. Ike Harris
6. Ian O'Grady
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8. Kumar Garg

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