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Crooked Media
Dissident at the Doorstep
What happens when someone becomes a human-rights icon – but then turns out to stand for something else entirely? Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng was locked up for fighting against China’s One Child Policy and suffered years of unlawful imprisonment. In 2012, following a daring midnight escape, he landed in the United States a hero. But that’s only the beginning of his story. Just a few years later, he would re-enter the spotlight as an avid Trump supporter and a “Stop the Steal” rally-goer. How did this happen? Alison Klayman, Colin Jones, and Yangyang Cheng set out on a journey to find...
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4.3 stars from 136 ratings
Hypocritical.
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“They applaud him for his diversity of thought in communist China but hate him because he also adds to the diversity of thought in America?! Do the hosts of this show not see the irony in hating this guy because he doesn’t think like they do?! That’s WHY HE LEFT CHINA. Because the Chinese...”Read full review »
KatB730 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/24
Intriguing
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“Draws together many voices and perspectives. Ignore the axe grinding one star reviews. People triggered by not having their opinions reflected back at them. Try a little harder . . . You don't owe your minds to anyone.”Read full review »
Stranger than a total stranger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/24
Interesting
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“I guess I was hoping for a little more at the end. But it was an interesting story of his journey, and seeming duality of his pursuits.”
PCtobenamedlater via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
Recent Episodes
Published 02/24/24
Guangcheng has put his life on the line to stand up for noble causes and principles. He has also thrown his support behind Trump and, more recently, a range of intolerant ideas. There are so many things to admire about him, but there are others that are hard to excuse. We thought with this series...
Published 02/24/24
With a new position at the Catholic University of America and funding from a rightwing think tank, Guangcheng takes on a new challenge: strengthening his English. We examine why this became such a top priority for Guangcheng and his patrons, what it means to traverse borders and negotiate between...
Published 02/17/24
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