CAMP ALPINE, NEW JERSEY -- In Episode #25 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ethan Draddy, CEO of the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America, about leadership, character development, STEM programming and the opening of BSA programs to girls and young women. Scouting is much larger in New York City than many people realize. Through its professional staff and more than 4,000 adult volunteer leaders, the council serves more than 40,000 young men and women...

CAMP ALPINE, NEW JERSEY -- In Episode #25 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ethan Draddy, CEO of the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America, about leadership, character development, STEM programming and the opening of BSA programs to girls and young women. Scouting is much larger in New York City than many people realize. Through its professional staff and more than 4,000 adult volunteer leaders, the council serves more than 40,000 young men and women...

In Episode #24 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with journalist Will Doig about China's Belt and Road Initiative, railway diplomacy and infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia. Doig is the author of the excellent new book "High Speed Empire: Chinese Expansion and the Future of Southeast Asia."

In Episode #24 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with journalist Will Doig about China's Belt and Road Initiative, railway diplomacy and infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia. Doig is the author of the excellent new book "High Speed Empire: Chinese Expansion and the Future of Southeast Asia."

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #21 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Chng Kai Fong, Managing Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board, about Singapore's economy. Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for identifying emerging growth areas and managing its economy well. In a wide-ranging interview, Chng discusses advanced manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, startup culture and how Singapore is preparing its workforce for new opportunities emerging out of digital...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #21 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Chng Kai Fong, Managing Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board, about Singapore's economy. Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for identifying emerging growth areas and managing its economy well. In a wide-ranging interview, Chng discusses advanced manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, startup culture and how Singapore is preparing its workforce for new opportunities emerging out of digital...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #21 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Chng Kai Fong, Managing Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board, about Singapore's economy. Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for identifying emerging growth areas and managing its economy well. In a wide-ranging interview, Chng discusses advanced manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, startup culture and how Singapore is preparing its workforce for new opportunities emerging out of digital...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #20 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kenny Chan, Store Director of the Kinokuniya bookstore chain in Singapore, about books, Singaporean authors and the literary scene in Singapore. Chan is a champion of books and reading and a close observer of how books reflect contemporary culture in Singapore. He also has some very interesting insights into leaders, leadership and public service in Singapore. "With Mr. Lee [Lee Kuan Yew], my main lesson...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #20 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kenny Chan, Store Director of the Kinokuniya bookstore chain in Singapore, about books, Singaporean authors and the literary scene in Singapore. Chan is a champion of books and reading and a close observer of how books reflect contemporary culture in Singapore. He also has some very interesting insights into leaders, leadership and public service in Singapore. "With Mr. Lee [Lee Kuan Yew], my main lesson...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #20 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kenny Chan, Store Director of the Kinokuniya bookstore chain in Singapore, about books, Singaporean authors and the literary scene in Singapore. Chan is a champion of books and reading and a close observer of how books reflect contemporary culture in Singapore. He also has some very interesting insights into leaders, leadership and public service in Singapore. "With Mr. Lee [Lee Kuan Yew], my main lesson...

XIAMEN, CHINA -- In Episode #19 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about the city of Xiamen and what its development represents about the future of China. "We hear a lot about what is going on in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, but much less about cities like Xiamen," he observes. "Where cities like Xiamen are today says a lot about where China is going tomorrow."

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #18 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Nura Bte. Abdul Karim, Deputy Director of Research and Conservation of Singapore's Botanic Gardens, about the history of the gardens, how the gardens came to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and how the gardens help promote Singapore's greater image. Dr. Nura describes how gardens not only provide a pleasant place for research, education and recreation, but also play an important role in...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #18 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Nura Bte. Abdul Karim, Deputy Director of Research and Conservation of Singapore's Botanic Gardens, about the history of the gardens, how the gardens came to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and how the gardens help promote Singapore's greater image. Dr. Nura describes how gardens not only provide a pleasant place for research, education and recreation, but also play an important role in...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #17 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kennie Ting, the Director of Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum, about how to build a museum. Singapore has made significant strides in recent years to encourage the development of museums and other cultural assets through a combination of government policy and government and private sector support. The results of these policy initiatives are impressive.

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #17 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kennie Ting, the Director of Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum, about how to build a museum. Singapore has made significant strides in recent years to encourage the development of museums and other cultural assets through a combination of government policy and government and private sector support. The results of these policy initiatives are impressive.

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #16 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with legendary investor and world traveler Jim Rogers about investing in China, the future of North Korea, the quality of life in Singapore and philanthropy. Rogers describes several areas of investment he likes in China, including environmental cleanup, health care, tourism and agriculture. "I am bullish on agriculture everywhere, but especially in China," he says.

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #16 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with legendary investor and world traveler Jim Rogers about investing in China, the future of North Korea, the quality of life in Singapore and philanthropy. Rogers describes several areas of investment he likes in China, including environmental cleanup, health care, tourism and agriculture. "I am bullish on agriculture everywhere, but especially in China," he says.

SEWARD, NEBRASKA -- In Episode #15 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Jerry Meyer, Executive Director of the Nebraska National Guard Museum, about how to build a new museum. The museum is an excellent case study about developing a small new museum. Fraser also discusses opportunities in new museum building today.

In Episode #15 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Jerry Meyer, Executive Director of the Nebraska National Guard Museum, about how to build a new museum. The museum is an excellent case study about developing a small new museum. Fraser also discusses opportunities in new museum building today.

In Episode #15 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Jerry Meyer, Executive Director of the Nebraska National Guard Museum, about how to build a new museum. The museum is an excellent case study about developing a small new museum. Fraser also discusses opportunities in new museum building today.

In Episode #14 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser discusses the rapidly growing movie industry in China and presents his podcast's first ever movie review ... of the U.S.-China co-production of The Great Wall, starring Matt Damon. The film vividly illustrates how global much of pop culture has become. "Video gamers in Chicago and Chengdu are going to love The Great Wall!"

In Episode #13 of this podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about the evolving business strategies of Yum! Brands and McDonald's in China. He also discusses how China's rapidly evolving fast food market illustrates larger, more fundamental insights about doing business in China today.

In Episode #12 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about the phenomenal growth of the Chinese app WeChat and what this illustrates about the state of mobile commerce and innovation in China. "The flow of mobile commerce ideas and innovation between China and the rest of the world is increasingly a two-way street," he observes. "If you are interested in the state of innovation in China, let me suggest you take a close look at WeChat."

SHENZHEN, CHINA -- In Episode #11 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser discusses several noteworthy things being done in China to encourage reading and book culture. "In a country where everyone seems to be an avid smartphone user, I find it inspiring to see that people in Shenzhen ... and in other cities in China ... are doing a variety of things to encourage people of all ages to read traditional, physical books," he says.

BEIJING -- In Episode #10 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Arthur Kroeber, Founding Partner and Head of Research at Gavekal Dragonomics, about China's economy and opportunities China's transition to a more service-orientated economy will create. Kroeber is the author of the excellent book "China's Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know."