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Episode Guide

Season 6

Number#

Date

Name

Score

Status

16

Aug 12, 2025

Carrying On the Voices of Hibakushas: Wake Naoko / Professor of History, Michigan State University

15

Aug 5, 2025

American Hibakushas: Wake Naoko / Professor of History, Michigan State University

14

Jul 8, 2025

US-China Relations - Tense Ties and Shared Stakes: Bonny Lin / Senior Advisor, Center for Strategic and International Studies

13

Jul 1, 2025

Taiwan Tensions - China's Strategy in the Trump Era: Bonny Lin / Director, China Power Project, Center for Strategic and International Studies

12

Jun 17, 2025

Trump vs. Education: Fanta Aw / Executive Director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators

11

Jun 10, 2025

Challenges for the New Pope: Paul Hedges / Professor of Interreligious Studies at Nanyang Technological University

10

Jun 3, 2025

Autonomous Cars and the Future of the Auto Industry: Steven Shladover / Research Engineer, UC-Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies

9

May 27, 2025

How Safe Are Driverless Cars?: Steven Shladover / Research Engineer, UC-Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies

8

Apr 15, 2025

Charting the Future of the Olympics: David Wallechinsky / Co-Founder, International Society of Olympic Historians

7

Apr 8, 2025

Turning Point in the Post-WWII Global Order: Rose Gottemoeller / Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO

6

Apr 1, 2025

Western Alliance at a Crossroads: Rose Gottemoeller / Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO

5

Mar 4, 2025

Japanese MLB Players on the Rise: Robert Manfred / Commissioner, Major League Baseball

4

Feb 18, 2025

Nuclear Weapons in an Era of World Disorder: Nakamitsu Izumi / United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

3

Feb 11, 2025

Impact of Trump Tariffs on Asia: Matthew P. Goodman / Director of the RealEcon Initiative, Council on Foreign Relations

2

Feb 4, 2025

Trump's Tariff Threats on the Global Economy: Matthew P. Goodman / Director of the RealEcon Initiative, Council on Foreign Relations

1

Jan 28, 2025

2025 Global Risks: Ian Bremmer / President of Eurasia Group, Political Scientist

Season 5

Number#

Date

Name

Score

Status

29

Dec 24, 2024

Sake Booming in the US: Timothy Sullivan / Director of Education, Sake Studies Center

28

Dec 17, 2024

A New Chapter in the Japan-US Alliance: Tatsumi Yuki / Co-Director, East Asia Program, Stimson Center

27

Dec 10, 2024

US Presidential Election Aftermath: Tatsumi Yuki / Co-Director, East Asia Program, Stimson Center

26

Nov 4, 2024

Japan's Nuclear Disarmament Efforts: Ambassador Yamazaki Kazuyuki / Japan's Permanent Representative

25

Oct 29, 2024

The UN's Effectiveness and the Role of Japan: Ambassador Yamazaki Kazuyuki / Japan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations

24

Oct 22, 2024

Climate Solutions and the Role of Asia: Catherine McKenna / Chair, UN High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Commitments of Non-State Entities

23

Oct 15, 2024

Climate Accountability and COP29: Catherine McKenna / Chair, UN High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Commitments of Non-State Entities

22

Oct 1, 2024

US-China Relations and Security in Asia: Michael Green / CEO, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney

21

Sep 24, 2024

New Leadership and the Japan-US Alliance: Michael Green / CEO, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney

20

Aug 6, 2024

US Space Exploration and Cooperation with Japan: Pam Melroy / NASA Deputy Administrator

19

Jul 9, 2024

Is India the Next Economic Superpower?: Raghuram Rajan / Former Governor, Reserve Bank of India

18

Jul 2, 2024

How to Prevent AI Misuse: Maria Ressa / Journalist, Nobel Peace Prize Winner

17

Jun 25, 2024

AI-Driven Disinformation in Elections: Maria Ressa / Journalist, Nobel Peace Prize Winner

16

Jun 11, 2024

Deterring North Korea's Provocations: Sue Mi Terry / Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations

15

Jun 4, 2024

The Rise of US-China Trade Tensions: Scott Kennedy / Senior Adviser, Center for Strategic and International Studies

14

May 28, 2024

New Competition to the Moon: Scott Pace / Director, Space Policy Institute, George Washington University

13

May 7, 2024

Uncertainties in the Indo-Pacific: Richard Armitage / Former US Deputy Secretary of State

12

Apr 30, 2024

Road Ahead for the Japan-US Alliance: Richard Armitage / Former US Deputy Secretary of State

11

Apr 23, 2024

Enhancing Japan-US Partnership: Christopher Johnstone / Senior Adviser and Japan Chair, Center for Strategic and International Studies

10

Apr 9, 2024

How to Ensure AI Benefits All Society: Yoshua Bengio / Scientific Director, Mila – Quebec AI Institute

9

Apr 2, 2024

Identifying Risks and Regulation Pathways of AI: Yoshua Bengio / Scientific Director, Mila – Quebec AI Institute

8

Mar 26, 2024

China's Grand Strategy Under President Xi: Elizabeth Economy / Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University

7

Mar 4, 2024

Trump's Effect on US Politics: Whit Ayres / President, North Star Opinion Research

6

Feb 26, 2024

Overview of US Presidential Election: Elaine Kamarck / Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution

5

Feb 19, 2024

Japan-US Alliance amid Indo-Pacific Power Shifts: Joseph Nye / Emeritus Professor, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

4

Feb 12, 2024

US Leadership in the Changing World: Joseph Nye / Emeritus Professor, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

3

Feb 5, 2024

Global Democracy - A Pivotal Year: Larry Diamond / Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University

2

Jan 29, 2024

Presidential Election's Impact on US Democracy: Larry Diamond / Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University

1

Jan 9, 2024

What's Next for Climate Action in 2024?: Jonathan Pershing / Environment Program Director, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Season 4

Number#

Date

Name

Score

Status

23

Dec 12, 2023

US Trade Policy in the Indo-Pacific: Michael Froman / President, Council on Foreign Relations

22

Dec 5, 2023

The Future of US-China Economic Relations: Michael Froman / President, Council on Foreign Relations

21

Nov 7, 2023

Global Implications of Israel-Hamas Conflict: Ian Bremmer / President, Eurasia Group

20

Oct 3, 2023

Strategies Toward Kim Jong Un's Regime: Sydney Seiler / Senior Adviser and Korea Chair, Center for Strategic and International Studies

19

Sep 26, 2023

Impacts of North Korea-Russia Summit: Sydney Seiler / Senior Adviser and Korea Chair, Center for Strategic and International Studies

18

Sep 5, 2023

US Indo-Pacific Strategy and Japan: Christopher Johnstone / Senior Adviser and Japan Chair, Center for Strategic and International Studies

17

Aug 29, 2023

Ensuring US-Japan-South Korea Cooperation: Christopher Johnstone / Senior Adviser and Japan Chair, Center for Strategic and International Studies

16

Aug 8, 2023

Responding to North Korea's Growing Threat: Jenny Town / Director, 38 North Program, Stimson Center

15

Aug 1, 2023

How Will the US Presidential Election Affect Asia?: Ian Bremmer / President, Eurasia Group

14

Jul 25, 2023

Russia-Ukraine Conflict's Implications for Asia: Ian Bremmer / President, Eurasia Group

13

Jun 20, 2023

US Strategy in the Indo-Pacific: Richard Haass / President, Council on Foreign Relations

12

Jun 13, 2023

Reshaping US-China Relations: Richard Haass / President, Council on Foreign Relations

11

Jun 6, 2023

Securing the Future with AI: Eric Schmidt / Chair of the Special Competitive Studies Project, Former CEO and Chairman of Google

10

May 30, 2023

The New Era of Generative AI: Eric Schmidt / Former CEO and Chairman, Google

9

May 9, 2023

Ending Russia's Prolonged Invasion of Ukraine: Rose Gottemoeller / Former Deputy Secretary General, NATO

8

May 2, 2023

Creating a Basis for Nuclear Disarmament: Rose Gottemoeller / Former Deputy Secretary General, NATO

7

Apr 25, 2023

Strategies to Ease US-China Tensions over Taiwan: Ryan Hass / Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution

6

Apr 11, 2023

Is TikTok a Security Threat?: James Lewis / Senior Vice President, Center for Strategic and International Studies

5

Mar 28, 2023

Evaluating the Global Impact of US Bank Failures: Aaron Klein / Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution

4

Feb 28, 2023

Will Months-Long Protests Bring Change in Iran?: Negar Mortazavi / Journalist and Political Commentator

3

Feb 21, 2023

Afghan Women's Rights Under Taliban Rule: Zahra Joya / Journalist and Founder of Rukhshana Media

2

Jan 31, 2023

Impact of China's Reopening on Global Economy: David Dollar / Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution

1

Jan 24, 2023

US Leadership in the Global Space Race: Bill Nelson / NASA Administrator

Season 3

Number#

Date

Name

Score

Status

35

Dec 27, 2022

Role of the United Nations in a Divided World: Ban Ki-moon / Former UN Secretary-General

34

Dec 20, 2022

How Can We Strengthen Climate Actions?: Ban Ki-moon / Former UN Secretary-General

33

Dec 13, 2022

Geopolitical Impact of Australia's China Strategy: Michael Green / CEO, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney

32

Dec 6, 2022

Asia-Pacific's Prospects Under US-China Tensions: Michael Green / CEO, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney

31

Nov 8, 2022

China's Foreign Policy Under President Xi: Daniel Russel / Vice President, Asia Society Policy Institute

30

Nov 1, 2022

Xi Jinping's Vision for China's Next Five Years: Daniel Russel / Vice President, Asia Society Policy Institute

29

Oct 25, 2022

Challenges for China's Carbon Emissions Reduction: David Sandalow / Inaugural Fellow, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University

28

Oct 18, 2022

Expectations for the US and Japan at COP27: David Sandalow / Inaugural Fellow, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University

27

Oct 4, 2022

US and Asian Allies' Strategy Toward North Korea: Bruce Klingner / Senior Research Fellow, Heritage Foundation

26

Sep 27, 2022

What the US Rate Hikes Mean for Asian Economies: Bruce Kasman / Chief Economist, JPMorgan Chase

25

Aug 30, 2022

Responding to Rising Uncertainty over Taiwan: Bonnie Glaser / Director of Asia Program, German Marshall Fund of the US

24

Aug 2, 2022

Challenges to US Democracy After the Trump Era: Laurence Tribe / Professor Emeritus of Constitutional Law, Harvard University

23

Jul 26, 2022

Strategies for Enhancing Energy and Climate Security: Jonathan Elkind / Senior Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University

22

Jul 5, 2022

Solutions to the Global Inflation Problem: Adam Posen / President, Peterson Institute for International Economics

21

Jun 28, 2022

Restructuring the Security Order of Europe: Rose Gottemoeller / Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO

20

Jun 21, 2022

How to Reduce the Threat of Nuclear Weapons: Rose Gottemoeller / Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO

19

Jun 14, 2022

Dealing with China Under Xi Jinping: Kevin Rudd / President and CEO, Asia Society

18

Jun 7, 2022

Consequences of Ukraine Crisis on the Asia-Pacific: Kevin Rudd / President and CEO, Asia Society

17

May 31, 2022

Confronting the Global Food Crisis Worsen by Russia's Invasion: Caitlin Welsh / Director of Global Food Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

16

May 17, 2022

US Role in Bringing Stability Back to Europe: Thomas Graham / Distinguished Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations

15

May 10, 2022

What Will It Take to Stop Putin?: Andrei Kolesnikov / Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

14

May 3, 2022

Realities Behind Russian People's Support for Putin: Andrei Kolesnikov / Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

13

Apr 19, 2022

Preparing for a Prolonged Conflict with Putin: Richard Haass / President, Council on Foreign Relations

12

Apr 12, 2022

Global Democracy at a Crossroads: Francis Fukuyama / Senior Fellow, Stanford University

11

Apr 12, 2022

Predicting the End of the Ukraine Crisis and Beyond: Francis Fukuyama / Senior Fellow, Stanford University

10

Apr 5, 2022

Russian Invasion Reshaping the Global Order: Ian Bremmer / Political Scientist/President, Eurasia Group

9

Apr 5, 2022

Where is the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Heading?: Ian Bremmer / Political Scientist/President, Eurasia Group

8

Mar 26, 2022

How Can the US and NATO End the Invasion?: Charles Kupchan / Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations

7

Mar 21, 2022

What is Putin's Ultimate End Game?: Angela Stent / Senior Fellow of Brookings Institute

6

Mar 1, 2022

Examining Global Inflation and Debt: Carmen Reinhart / Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, World Bank Group

5

Feb 22, 2022

Seeking Solutions to the Opioid Crisis: Nora Volkow / Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse

4

Feb 15, 2022

Increasing Drug Abuse During COVID: Nora Volkow / Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse

3

Feb 8, 2022

Silicon Valley's Future as China Rises: Margaret O'Mara / Professor of History, University of Washington

2

Feb 1, 2022

Preparing for Future Pandemics: Jay Varma / Director, Center for Pandemic Prevention and Response, Weill Cornell Medicine

1

Jan 25, 2022

How to Bring Omicron Under Control: Jay Varma / Director, Center for Pandemic Prevention and Response, Weill Cornell Medicine

Season 2

Number#

Date

Name

Score

Status

29

Dec 28, 2021

The Coming Geopolitical Risks for 2022: Ian Bremmer / Political Scientist/President, Eurasia Group

28

Dec 21, 2021

The Impact of Biden's Presidency on America's Future: Ian Bremmer / Political Scientist/President, Eurasia Group

27

Dec 14, 2021

The Path to Global Economic Recovery: Austan Goolsbee / Professor, University of Chicago Booth Schoo

26

Dec 7, 2021

Regaining US Economic Strength: Austan Goolsbee / Professor, University of Chicago Booth School

25

Nov 30, 2021

The Rise of Big Tech and Democracy: Jack Balkin / Professor of Law, Yale University

24

Nov 9, 2021

How Should We Regulate Social Media?: Jack Balkin / Professor of Law, Yale University

23

Nov 2, 2021

Impact of Racial Diversity in Media: Eddie Glaude Jr. / Professor of African American Studies, Princeton University

22

Oct 26, 2021

Climate Change as a Global Security Threat: Alice Hill / David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and Environment, Council on Foreign Relations

21

Oct 19, 2021

How Can We Adapt to Climate Change?: Alice Hill / David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and Environment, Council on Foreign Relations

20

Oct 12, 2021

Is Your Child's Screen Time Too Much?: Nusheen Ameenuddin / Pediatrician, Mayo Clinic Children's Center/Chair, Council on Communications and Media, American Academy of Pediatrics

19

Oct 5, 2021

Reaffirming America's Credibility and Leadership: Richard Fontaine / Chief Executive Officer, Center for a New American Security

18

Sep 28, 2021

Dealing with Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Richard Fontaine / Chief Executive Officer, Center for a New American Security

17

Sep 7, 2021

Broadway's Long-Awaited Return: Lee Seymour / Theater Producer, Writer, Senior Contributor for Forbes Magazine

16

Aug 24, 2021

Seeking a Breakthrough on Gun Control: Robert Spitzer / Political Science Professor, State University of New York Cortland

15

Aug 17, 2021

Tackling Gun Violence during the Pandemic: Robert Spitzer / Political Science Professor, State University of New York Cortland

14

Aug 10, 2021

Shohei Ohtani, Making Inroads in America: Jeff Fletcher / National Baseball Writer and Chairman of LA Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America

13

Aug 3, 2021

The New Alzheimer's Drug - Are We Closer to a Cure?: Caleb Alexander / Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

12

Jul 27, 2021

How Do We Cope with Coronavirus Variants?: Caleb Alexander / Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

11

Jul 20, 2021

How Do Athletes Deal with Pressure?: William Parham / Professor, Loyola Marymount University/Member of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee's Mental Health Task Force

10

Jun 29, 2021

Power to Rollback Abortion Rights around the World: Mary Ziegler / Professor, Florida State University

9

Jun 22, 2021

Will the Right to Abortion Be Overturned in the U.S.?: Mary Ziegler / Professor, Florida State University

8

Jun 15, 2021

Future of Space Exploration: Michio Kaku / Theoretical Physicist, Professor at The City College of New York

7

Jun 8, 2021

China's Challenge to US Dominance in Space Exploration: Michio Kaku / Theoretical Physicist, Professor at The City College of New York

6

Jun 1, 2021

What Does US Withdrawal Mean to People in Afghanistan?: Cheryl Benard / Political Analyst, President of Alliance for the Restoration of Cultural Heritage

5

May 25, 2021

Impacts of US Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Cheryl Benard / Political Analyst, President of Alliance for the Restoration of Cultural Heritage

4

May 4, 2021

What Will Our Post-Pandemic Future Look Like?: Akiko Iwasaki / Professor of Immunobiology, Yale University / Howard Hughes Medical Institute

3

Apr 27, 2021

Vaccinations - The Global Response to COVID-19 a Year On: Akiko Iwasaki / Professor of Immunobiology, Yale University / Howard Hughes Medical Institute

2

Apr 20, 2021

Tackling Climate Change: Mark Jacobson / Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University

1

Apr 13, 2021

Challenges of the Leaders Summit on Climate: Mark Jacobson / Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University

Season 1

Number#

Date

Name

Score

Status

25

Feb 16, 2021

President Biden's Foreign Policy Challenges: Charles Kupchan / Professor of International Affairs, Georgetown University

24

Feb 9, 2021

Combating Hunger During the Pandemic: Valerie Guarnieri / Assistant Executive Director, World Food Programme

23

Feb 1, 2021

How Can the Biden Administration Achieve Its Agenda?: Capri Cafaro / Professor of Public Affairs, American University/Former Democratic Leader of the Ohio State Senate

22

Jan 26, 2021

How Will the Capitol Riot Be Reckoned with in US History?: Jill Lepore / Professor of American History, Harvard University

21

Jan 5, 2021

Challenges in 2021: Walter Isaacson / Author, Professor of American History and Values at Tulane University

20

Dec 29, 2020

How Will 2020 Be Remembered?: Walter Isaacson / Author, Professor of American History and Values at Tulane University

19

Dec 15, 2020

How Can Women's Political Participation Be Enhanced?: Debbie Walsh / Director, Center for American Women and Politics, Rutgers University

18

Dec 1, 2020

How Has America Changed?: Yo-Yo Ma / Cellist

17

Nov 24, 2020

How Music Can Give Comfort During the Pandemic: Yo-Yo Ma / Cellist

16

Nov 3, 2020

The US Election and its Effect on Asia: Mike Mochizuki / Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, The George Washington University

15

Oct 20, 2020

Athletes and Activism: Matthew Futterman / Sports Journalist, New York Times

14

Oct 13, 2020

Sports in the COVID-19 Era: Matthew Futterman / Sports Journalist, New York Times

13

Oct 6, 2020

Securing Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines: William Moss / Executive Director, International Vaccine Access Center, Johns Hopkins University

12

Sep 29, 2020

When Could a COVID-19 Vaccine Be Ready?: William Moss / Executive Director, International Vaccine Access Center, Johns Hopkins University

11

Sep 8, 2020

Is it the Right Time to Reopen Schools?: Borhene Chakroun / Director, Division for Policies and Lifelong Learning Systems, UNESCO

10

Aug 25, 2020

Fighting Anti-Asian Racism: Russell Jeung / Professor of Asian American Studies, San Francisco State University

9

Aug 11, 2020

75-Years On; Is the World Safer from Nuclear Threat?: Daryl Kimball / Executive Director, Arms Control Association

8

Jul 14, 2020

2020 US Presidential Election Outlook: Rachel Bitecofer / Senior Fellow, Niskanen Center

7

Jul 7, 2020

Transportation and the Pandemic: Sarah Kaufman / Associate Director, New York University Rudin Center for Transportation

6

Jun 23, 2020

How Has the Pandemic Changed U.S. Higher Education?: Robert Franek / Editor-in-Chief, The Princeton Review

5

Jun 16, 2020

What Will it Take to Stop Racism and Police Brutality?: Damon Hewitt / Executive Vice President, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

4

Jun 9, 2020

What Does the Post-Pandemic Labor Market Look Like?: Erica Groshen / Labor Economist, Cornell University/Former Commissioner of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics

3

May 12, 2020

Fighting Coronavirus in Africa: Tsion Firew / Special Advisor to the Ministry of Health in Ethiopia, Doctor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center

2

May 5, 2020

What's Happening in Emergency Rooms: Tsion Firew / Doctor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, Special Advisor to the Ministry of Health in Ethiopia

1

Apr 28, 2020

Coping with the Coronavirus Pandemic: Jo Ivey Boufford / Clinical Professor of Global Health, New York University

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