The Axis of Upheveal and Chinese foreign exchange students allowed back in the USA

The Axis of Upheveal and Chinese foreign exchange students allowed back in the USA

Author: Amanda Stephens, Hanna Bilinski,Rti September 8, 2025 Duration: 0:00

Hosts Hanna Bilinski and Amanda Stephens are finally in the same room together again and are discussing reunions and first-time unions of another sort. They discuss how India cozying up to China may or may not be the beginning of a "new world order" and what reasons U.S. President Donald Trump may have for reversing course (haha) and allowing Chinese foreign excange students back into the country.

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Every week, writers Hanna Bilinski and Amanda Stephens find themselves stuck in the same cycle: falling down a rabbit hole of alarming headlines and relentless updates. The Doomscroll News Report is their attempt to climb back out and make sense of it all. Instead of just recapping the major international stories that flooded their feeds, they pause to place each event within a broader context, asking what it really means for the global conversation. This isn't a straight news broadcast; it's a dialogue between two curious observers who bring on knowledgeable guests to deepen the discussion. By weaving together expert insight with their own perspectives as individuals striving to stay informed, they create a space for understanding that goes beyond the reactive nature of the daily news cycle. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a necessary conversation that seeks clarity and connection amidst the noise, offering a thoughtful alternative to the endless scroll.
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