Beste Pekin podcaster (2024)

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WMBD Radio Greg Batton 23:52

18d ago23:52

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Greg Batton is a familiar voice in the Peoria area and has been co-hosting The Greg and Dan Show on WMBD Radio since 2005 with partner Dan Diorio. This week, Gary sits down and talks with Gary about his upbringing in Pekin.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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The Latecomer's Rise 36:05

5d ago36:05

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Muyang Chen, Assistant Professor of International Development at Peking University’s School of International Studies. They discuss her new book The Latecomer's Rise: Policy Banks and the Globalization of China's Development Finance (Cornell University Press,…

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The Idea of China 46:50

19d ago46:50

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Mark Leonard, co-founder and director of the European Council on Foreign Relations. He is also the Henry A Kissinger chair in foreign policy and international relations at the US Library of Congress, Washington DC. They discuss his recently co-authored book …

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The Sentinel State 36:29

1M ago36:29

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Minxin Pei, Tom and Margot Pritzker '72 Professor of Government and George R. Roberts Fellow at Claremont McKenna College. He is also editor of the China Leadership Monitor. They discuss his recent book The Sentinel State: Surveillance and the Survival of Di…

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An Interview with Pekin Native Larry Kenney 26:37

1M ago26:37

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This week Gary talks with Larry Kenney who is a graduate of Pekin Hight School and has been in radio broadcasting in several markets including Peoria, and a famous voice in many Cartoons, and other shows. Don't miss this fascinating podcast.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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Xi Jinping’s Plan for Taiwan 50:37

2M ago50:37

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Kharis Templeman, Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution and the manager of the Project on Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Region. He is also a Lecturer at the Center for East Asian Studies at Stanford University. They discuss Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te administrat…

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In the Beginning- the Pekin Park District Story 17:05

2M ago17:05

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This week Gary shares the store of how the Pekin Park District was born.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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A Look Back in Time - Ray Bianchi & Joyce Johnson 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

Gary talks with Ray and Joyce about what Pekin looked like when they were younger. Ray & Joyce talk about the popular places in town they would visit that are no longer there.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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China's Bird Cage Economy 38:32

2M ago38:32

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by David Hoffman, Senior Advisor with the China Center for Economics & Business at The Conference Board The Conference Board, and non-resident Senior Associate with the Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS. They discuss China’s economy, political economy, and…

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Jared Olar and the History of Schools in Pekin 26:57

2M ago26:57

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This week Gary and Jared go way back and discuss the history of Pekin Schools including the very first school house in Pekin.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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China’s Role in UN Peacekeeping Operations 38:04

3M ago38:04

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Courtney Fung, Associate Professor in the Department of Security Studies & Criminology at Macquarie University. She is also a Non-Resident Fellow at the Asia Society Australia and at the Lowy Institute. They discuss her article “Peace by piece: China’s polic…

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Pekin Alliance for Literacy Success - Len Ealey 14:27

3M ago14:27

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This week Gary talks with Superintendent of District 108 about the new Pekin Alliance for Literacy Success program.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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The 52nd Annual Pekin Marigold Festival Plans 21:37

3M ago21:37

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This week Bailey Gambetti and Amy McCoy join Gary to talk about new additions to the Festival this year and more!Av Gary Gillis - Host

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Sino-India Relations 43:24

3M ago43:24

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Manoj Kewalramani, Fellow for China Studies and the Chairperson of the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme at the Takshashila Institution. He is also a non-resident Senior Associate with the Freeman Chair in China Studies, at the Center for Strategic and Internat…

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The Brotherton Museum 18:12

3M ago18:12

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This week is a visit with the curator of Pekin's great museum facility in the old Franklin School, Roger Brotherton.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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Dave Molleck - Editor of the "Hometown Voice" newspaper 20:37

3M ago20:37

20:37

This week Gary talks with Dave Molleck, the Editor of Pekin's new "Hometown Voice" monthly newpaper.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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Ambassador Nicholas Burns on the U.S.-China Relationship 37:05

3M ago37:05

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns. They discuss his time spent in China and his perception of current and future U.S.-China relations.Av Center for Strategic and International Studies

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"The Good Old Days" with Dick Schermer 18:04

3M ago18:04

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This week Gary is joined by Dick Schermer - member of the PCHS Class of 1962 who looks back at the City from years ago.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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The Veterans Memorial Arena Story 13:16

4M ago13:16

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This week Gary talks again with Shawn Powers about the History and interesting facts about the Veterans Memorial Arena.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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Preference Falsification and Regime Stability 34:57

4M ago34:57

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Rory Truex, Associate Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University. They discuss Timur Kuran’s seminal 1991 paper Now Out of Never: The Element of Surprise in the East European Revolution of 1989. (World Politics, October 1991)…

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Civil Rights Act of 1964 28:38

4M ago28:38

28:38

Tiffany White of the Dirksen Center and Gary visit on the importance and challenges surrounding the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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July 6th Bicentennial Bash 10:31

4M ago10:31

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This week Gary talks with Shawn Powers, Superintendent of Recreation for the Pekin Park District. They discuss the upcoming July 6th Bicentennial Bash held at the Pekin Park.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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Authoritarian Deliberation 37:18

4M ago37:18

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Jessica Teets, Professor at Middlebury College and Associate Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Chinese Political Science. They discuss her work on resilient authoritarianism and information flows in contemporary China.…

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Economic Development in Pekin 19:10

5M ago19:10

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Gary talks with Josh Wray, Director of Economic Development for the City of Pekin. Gary and Josh talk about what it takes to bring new business to the City as well as some current projects in the works.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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Does China’s Foreign Ministry Matter? 37:37

5M ago37:37

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Dylan Loh Ming Hui, Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. They discuss his book “China’s Rising Foreign Ministry: Practices and Representations of Assertive Diplomacy” (Stanford University Press, April 2024.)…

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Bicentennial Bytes - CB Smith - Pekin's first Jail 1:17

5M ago1:17

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Bicentennial Bytes - CB Smith - Pekin's first JailAv Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Willow School - Hank Bruder 1:38

5M ago1:38

1:38

Bicentennial Bytes - Willow School - Hank BruderAv Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Washington School - Town President 1:43

5M ago1:43

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Bicentennial Bytes - Washington School - Town PresidentAv Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Scott Altman 1:24

5M ago1:24

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Bicentennial Bytes - Scott AltmanAv Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Dirksen School - Pekin Agreement 1:50

5M ago1:50

1:50

Bicentennial Bytes - Dirksen School - Pekin AgreementAv Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Jefferson School - Lost Hotel 1:45

5M ago1:45

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Bicentennial Bytes - Jefferson School - Lost HotelAv Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Broadmoor JH - Pioneers 1:37

5M ago1:37

1:37

Bicentennial Bytes - Broadmoor JH - PioneersAv Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Edison JH - First Mayor 1:38

5M ago1:38

1:38

Bicentennial Bytes - Edison JH - First MayorAv Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - L E Stark School - Kelloggs 1:44

5M ago1:44

1:44

Bicentennial Bytes - L E Stark School - KelloggsAv Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Bytes - Wilson School - Nance 1:39

5M ago1:39

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Bicentennial Bytes - Wilson School - NanceAv Gary Gillis - Host

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What's in a Name? 33:49

5M ago33:49

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Gary talks with Jarod Olar about names of Iconic places around Pekin to find out who they were named after and why.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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Keth McKeever talks about the effort to Honor Veterans 16:39

5M ago16:39

16:39

Gary talks with Keith McKeever about efforts to honor Veterans at the June 15th Bicentennial Street Fair and Pekin's United Way.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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Disaggregating China Inc 58:29

5M ago58:29

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Yeling Tan, Professor of Public Policy in the Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford University. She is also a non-resident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. They discuss her book Disaggregating China, Inc.: State Strateg…

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Jarod Olar and Bailey Gambetti talk Downtown Building History 22:20

5M ago22:20

22:20

This week Gary talks with Bailey and Jarod about an exciting new idea that is taking shape downtown.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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Bicentennial Project at Pekin Schools 14:47

6M ago14:47

14:47

This week Gary speaks with Joanna Carrol, Facilitator of Media Services for Pekin School Dist. 108, and Laura Bieller, Classroom Tech at Edison Jr. High about upcoming "Bicentennial Bytes".Av Gary Gillis - Host

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Beyond China's Black Box 45:09

6M ago45:09

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Jacob Stokes, Senior Fellow with the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security. They discuss China’s foreign policy decision making and his new report “Beyond China’s Black Box: Five Trends Shaping Beijing’s Foreign and Security…

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Downtown Development and Bicentennial Plans with Terri Gambetti 16:30

6M ago16:30

16:30

This week Gary talks with Terri Gambetti about some of the exciting events happening with the Downtown Development.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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Mobilizing Patriotic Consumers 31:16

6M ago31:16

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Audrye Wong, Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California, and Jeane Kirkpatrick Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. They discuss her recent article: “Mobilizing patriotic consumers: C…

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An Update on Pekin Roadway Projects 14:08

6M ago14:08

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This week Gary talks with the City of Pekin Engineer Josie Esker. Josie gives updates on the Court Street Project as well as the Derby Street Projects.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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China's Extreme Inequality 40:10

7M ago40:10

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by the Andrew Walder, Denise O'Leary & Kent Thiry Professor at Stanford University, and Senior Fellow at the Freeman-Spogli Institute for International Studies. Today they discuss his article “China’s Extreme Inequality: The Structural Legacies of State Sociali…

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Susan Rynearson - Pekin Genealogical Society 21:11

7M ago21:11

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Gary has a fascinating conversation with Susan Rynearson from the Pekin Genealogical Society about all that is available and the family history that can be found.Av Gary Gillis - Host

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Understanding China's Regionally Administered Totalitarianism 1:01:54

7M ago1:01:54

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In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by Chenggang Xu, Senior Research Scholar at the Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions and Visiting Fellow at Hoover Institution of Stanford University to discuss the institutional underpinnings of China’s political economy. What explains the Commu…