Imagine checking into a five-star hotel and never leaving. No short-term stays. No eventual move to a care facility when you need help. Across China, luxury hotels are being converted into permanent homes for an aging generation. / Is F1 the fastest growing sport in China(21:43) ? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
Did you catch spring green fever?
25/03/2026 | 21 min
Spring greens have taken over. Suddenly, your friends are experts on what's in season. Grocery runs feel like scavenger hunts, and vegetables have become the main event. So why are we obsessing over these bitter, fleeting leaves? Is it about taste? Health? Nostalgia? Or is it just the vibe? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun
Do chores make kids nicer?
24/03/2026 | 22 min
Parenting advice often focuses on grades, extracurriculars, or screen time. But new research drawing on data from over 50,000 teenagers across 15 countries suggests something simple may also matter: household chores. Researchers are exploring how families share responsibilities influences whether children bully their peers(16:21). / Can eating well be bad for you? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei
What makes a city kid-friendly?
24/03/2026 | 30 min
Picture a morning commute from a very different height. At just one meter tall, the world looks unfamiliar. When cities are built from an adult perspective, children navigate a world that isn't designed for them. But what happens when planners and communities begin to see the city from one meter high? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Fei Fei
Labubu goes to Hollywood
23/03/2026 | 21 min
THE SOAPBOX: If you exercise for less than 30 minutes, it's basically useless? / The Labubu craze has officially taken over Hollywood. We tell you everything we know about the little monster's upcoming movie (16:53). On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu
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