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“This podcast is engaging, informative, and well produced. As someone who spent several years working in China, it's very relatable. Also avoids the typical journalistic narratives of wokeness and liberal bias.”Read full review »
grtamer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/23
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“Great podcast. Hoping for something more on Russia considering the current events ! Binged both seasons in two work days!”
tom gunning via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/22
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“Lacks any serious depth on the subjects and parrots the State Department line on every topic. Several references and allegations have been disproven by independent investigators and the UN. But, they go ahead and state it as fact even if the source had to rescind the original story.”
Brad vet68W via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/22
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“Very informative, well presented. I suggest listening to both seasons . Gave me a very good understanding of how both Russia & China work. Well done”
Orbieone via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/10/22
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“Started season 2. I bet this could be interesting, but the “background” takes over the words. Just can’t do it.”
EastCstCk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/21
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“Both Russia Rising and China Rising are well worth listening to. The stories are interesting and this gives you a deeper understanding of how these two major powers work.”
Andrew Eisenberg via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/18/21
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“I love all the journalistic work that has been done, but all the stories in this season sound the same to me.
Also, I find that the effect of long-distance calls sounds muted in the whole picture.”
Onetouchonelie via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/13/21
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“I don’t doubt that the things reported in the first one and a half episodes are untrue. However, the bias in the reporting from the content to the background music to the word choice is notable. May as well have just recorded themselves saying “China is evil” repeatedly for the duration of the...”Read full review »
a_whatwasthat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/21
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“In episode 11, Meng sang a song but it’s not Chinese national anthem. Not sure who was imagining this part and wrote it into the section.”
Gary Su via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/02/21
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“Wonderful podcast. So interesting.”
Mal2348 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/21
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“I hadn’t followed the major shift in Chinese policy. As for racism it is a sign of low intelligence the is exhibited by all nationality around the world and the more we talk about individual groups the long we will continue keeping people segregated. We are all one and treating people poorly...”Read full review »
Matt'sgetterdon via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/27/21
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“Very helpful in opening my eyes to the current global crisis. Have given me the courage to pursue a love in writing and become a politician and try to make a change in this world for the better. Thank you.”
clemzzz9 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/23/21
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“Love your reporting on China and your Russia Rising was very helpful for me to understand our current global crisis with the end of the Cold War... that morphed into Cyber War. Thanks for your voice and the clarity you bring to so much purposely foggy politics and geopolitical situations that...”Read full review »
Teresathesailor via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/14/21
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“Good info. I’ve listened to 3 episodes but each time I click the next episode it is unavailable”
tx_n8ive via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/21
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“Fair, balanced, and informative. Well done.”
sofa kong via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
08/27/21
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“Very interesting podcast. The government of China continues to embarrass itself throughout the world by tactics exposed in this podcast and national news outlets in North America and Europe. Taking hostages under the guise of spying shows how small minded and vengeful this government is. It is...”Read full review »
Pat98321 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/22/21
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“Mind blowing and very sad to hear that, while we live in Canada, China is able to control the Chinese nationals overseas.
I would love to hear more!”
needanewappsrly via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/10/21
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“If you enjoy brain penetration and justice, this is a podcast you wanna listen too ! Keep it going !! We all need to know !”
Sandra Xx Kelly via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/09/21
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“Such a good job done. So much info that most don’t know about. So worth listening to.”
Port Kells via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/09/21
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“I only checked out one episode so far, but as a long form podcast from a national broadcaster, I expected greater depth, nuance, and unbiased journalism.
I will listen to more, but my initial impression is that this podcast does little to add to the inform the listener on the complexities of...”Read full review »
SomeDudeFromTO via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/07/21
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“Jeff Semple and team have produced a riveting podcast focused on contemporary developments as significant as any in history. Many episodes cover issues that may come to be seen for their huge global and historical significance. When I was a kid, and well into adulthood, I thought everything...”Read full review »
Jmmillett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/21
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“Please make more podcasts. Thank you.”
Stickmage via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/05/21
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“Great podcast & very well put together
It really explains how in bed Canada is with China. Episode 5 was probably my favourite episode.”
Awed make via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/02/21
“This podcast will be a wake up call if you think China’s government values anything but power, authoritarianism and intimidating its foes (i.e. Western democracies).
Especially shocking is that human rights and democratic activists are being intimidated and threatened by the Chinese Communist...”Read full review »
Torgerson678 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/23/21
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“Absolutely outstanding investigative journalism, well researched, and systematically presented, China Rising lays bare the notion that China today is anything but a friend to democracy and our democratic way of life.”
Bermuda Man via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/30/21
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“Wow! A gripping series! Full of facts I was not aware of. Thanks Jeff Semple for superb reporting. Penelope in Toronto”
penstep21 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/24/21
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“extremely well done. in a sea of mediocrity this series stands out as a must listen.”
LukeParnelle via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/11/21
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“I really enjoyed the first seasion, “Russia Rising” and this second season promises to be equally fascinating with “China Rising”. The first episode was gripping. Something about Jeff Sempel’s voice that lends an air of urgency in everything he says, leaving you hanging onto every word.”
Centauri27 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/27/21
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“Brilliant journalism.”
e.m-/:;()$&@"0987 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/21/21
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“Very enjoyable listening & perfectly produced source of information with an eye opening feeling.”
blacksweter via Apple Podcasts ·
Slovakia ·
04/11/21
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“A fantastic podcast to both past the time and learn more, I really hope there’s a Season 2 soon”
qwertyuiopasdq via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
07/07/20
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“Thorough take on fascinating yet concerning topic”
MrNat; via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/15/19
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“Overall, thought the reporting was balanced and informative. Provides some nuance on Russia.”
Och.laddie via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/03/19
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“Hey, let me tell you about this BRAND NEW podcast that’s been around for 9 months...”
Vincent Galiano via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/06/19
“I actually happen to know people who go to these places. Eva Karen Bartlet. Ken Stone and others. Starts right off in the Debut episode with OH LOOK CHINESE COPS ATTACKS PEACEFUL PROTESTERS WHO ARE STORMING A GOVERNMENT BUILDING. well here is something you should know, many of these PROTESTS...”Read full review »
ITSATRAP2019 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/16/19
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“I am really enjoying the information in this podcast. The background on the rise of Putin, from a poor Russian family, is fascinating. Hackers influencing western elections, poisonings and shooting down planes is frightening!”
Oceanfruit via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/23/19
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“Excellent podcast exploring Russia, troll factories, Russian sentiment towards their leader, and the complex relations between Russian and western countries.
I’m looking forward to the China rising podcast they hinted at in the last episode and would definitely listen to more on Russia if they...”Read full review »
JacquelineM_vancouver via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/25/19
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“Podcast is good. Why we always portray Russia as villain and USA as hero on planet earth. US can have a leader like Trump is right and Putin is dangerous for the world.”
Sch143 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/16/19
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“I would like you to look into the Russia and China’s new BFF agreement. Thank You”
E Bedard via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/11/19
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“I hope there will be another episode soon. Please tell me there will!”
Canadian Belle via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/22/19
“Excellent series that was very interesting and engaging. I’d love to hear more from this author.”
Pretey via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/13/19
“What a great podcast - listened to the first 6 and am impressed with the quality of production as well as teh content being presented. Appears to be throughly researched with deep backgrouynd checks (always hard to prove to teh listener), but sounds entirely authentic. I am impressed and look...”Read full review »
DevFen via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/03/19
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“It’s very informative and helpful on how to avoid getting hacked”
Mister Smiley007 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/28/19
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“Enjoyable, enlightening and entertaining, I could use more. Well done.”
Scottols via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/28/19
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“This podcast is super interesting, I definitely want more...”
M.B.M1983 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/01/19
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“Excellent Podcast. Very well narrated.”
tamijana via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/27/19
“I’m loving this podcast and can’t wait to hear more episodes! Keep telling us what’s happening with Russia. Fascinating stuff!”
Carolless via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/19
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