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165 New Year Chat: Topics We Wanted to Discuss in 2025 but Didn't

The 2025 year-end review of Leftover Talk arrives a bit later than other shows. The hosts discuss topics they wanted to cover over the past year but couldn't due to various reasons, while also setting up some future plans for 2026. Additionally, in response to many listeners' requests for a review of films, TV shows, and books, we will present this in a new format: each host will record a separate recommendation segment for 2026, with one episode released daily during the Spring Festival. As the Year of the Fire Horse (Bingwu) approaches, we will be delighted if these episodes add some joy to your Spring Festival! iOS users can search for "Leftover Talk" on the App Store, and Android users can download it from the official Leftover Talk website (leftovertalk.com).

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164 The 'History of Migrant Work' on the Spring Festival Gala

According to the National Bureau of Statistics' '2024 Monitoring and Survey Report on Migrant Workers,' the migrant worker population is nearly 300 million, accounting for 40% of the employed population. As the 'Spring Festival Travel Rush' approaches, eleven departments, including the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs, are jointly launching the 2026 'Spring Warmth for Migrant Workers' service campaign. Since the mid-1980s, elements of migrant workers coming to cities for work have almost never been absent from the 'Spring Festival Gala.' In this episode, we will review the images of migrant workers that have appeared on the Spring Festival Gala stage in the past to trace the history of migrant work. Last October, Teacher Sha invited his good friend Lu Fa to discuss the interactive relationship and subtle tensions between the 'history of migrant work' on the Spring Festival Gala and the history of reform and opening up. Lu Fa himself has been living in Shanghai for many years, his household registration (hukou) is still in the countryside, and he also falls under the statistical category of 'migrant worker.' In this episode, Teacher Sha and Lu Fa will review classic characters in Spring Festival Gala skits, crosstalk, and songs, while discussing the evolution of the term 'migrant worker,' urban-rural migration, and identity, as well as contemporary events that have influenced countless people.

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163 Writer, Swindler, Actor, Spy: The Multiple Le Carrés

John le Carré is hailed as the greatest spy novelist of the Cold War era, but his appeal extends far beyond the boundaries of genre literature. As a former intelligence officer, his novels feature not only brilliant portrayals of spies but also profound inquiries into human nature, eventually blurring the lines between friend and foe. In his letters, interviews, and biographies, the image of le Carré that emerges is even more complex and multifaceted: he seems like an "actor" and a "swindler" who constantly constructs and hides his self in life and creation, yet occasionally reveals it, making it difficult for people to discern his true identity.

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269 Sanae Takaichi Launches a Surprise Dissolution of the Diet: The 'Chaotic Era' Intensifies, with a Key Vote Two Weeks Away

Topics for this episode: Sanae Takaichi, who enjoys extremely high approval ratings, is actually calling for a new general election? Sanae Takaichi's ultra-small decision-making circle didn't even inform Aso? Why did the first dissolution of the Diet by the Prime Minister in 60 years provoke public outrage? The reasons behind Takaichi's decision to dissolve the Diet and her governing style The 'super otaku' Prime Minister raises concerns about her approach to governance

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[Retrospective] Where Is the Spirit of Go?

This episode is a rerun of a program from September 15, 2023. Chinese Go player Nie Weiping passed away on January 14, 2026. We dedicate this past episode to commemorating this Chinese "Go Sage." The stones are arranged in two opposing forces, black and white leading in parallel. Go was once a symbol of Eastern wisdom, and also the path of inquiry where the spirits of countless players remained undying. But by 2023, perhaps the most viral Go news was that professional 2-dan player Zhan Ying was awarded the title of Hupu Goddess of the Year. (Of course, there is nothing wrong with that!) Since the emergence of AlphaGo, Go has undergone a revolutionary transformation in both its tactics and public image. "Hearing of Chang'an is like watching a game of Go; a hundred years of worldly affairs bring unbearable sorrow." Fujisawa Hideyuki's famous saying, "I know only seven-tenths of the Way of Go," has been unfortunately proven true in the new era. Go is still Go, but can hand-to-hand play still be played as before? In this era of AI training, live streaming, abstract culture, walking dogs, and players discussing strategy on digital boards instead of observing silently, we cannot help but ask: Where is the spirit of Go?

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161 Revisiting "Lurk": Machiavellianism and Hagiography Beneath the Espionage Thriller

Since its broadcast in 2008, "Lurk" has long transcended the category of ordinary espionage dramas, becoming widely recognized as one of the "ceilings" in the history of Chinese television. It has not only won over audiences with its exquisite narrative pacing, solid historical details, and vivid ensemble of characters, but has also, with a depth rarely found in typical TV dramas, launched a profound exploration of history, human nature, and faith. For over a decade, audience interpretations of "Lurk" have never ceased: some study office politics, others savor revolutionary idealism, and still others see the various possibilities and helplessness of personal choices in a grand era. In this podcast episode, hosts Sha Qingqing, Xiao Wenjie, and Zheng Shiliang engage in a free and in-depth exchange about "Lurk" from multiple dimensions, attempting to answer: Why is "Lurk" still worth watching and retelling repeatedly to this day?

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453 From the Capture of Maduro to a Discussion on American Covert Action and Special Operations: Examples from Latin America and the Middle East

In the early hours of January 3, 2026, the US military launched a raid codenamed "Absolute Resolve" against Venezuela, successfully capturing Maduro and his wife and transporting them to the United States. This raid was not an isolated incident but a continuation and evolution of the US practice of "covert action" in Latin America and the Middle East since the Cold War. In this episode, we not only sort out the various details of this raid but also trace the history of US covert actions in countries such as Guatemala, Chile, Panama, Iraq, and Lebanon. We examine how the CIA transitioned from "director" to "actor," and how special forces took over and carried out targeted killings. Please listen to the insightful sharing by guests Sha Qingqing and Liu Yi!

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160 Opening a Store: A Ramble on the Science and Mysticism of Offline Business

In this episode, "Li Dazang," an old friend of Leftover Talk, returns to discuss the topic of site selection in offline business. The conversation begins with the hottest offline commercial landscape in Shanghai in 2025—Louis Vuitton. This LV store has single-handedly changed the "lukewarm" status quo of Xingye Taikoo Hui, making it one of the most popular shopping malls in Shanghai. What kind of game of strategy exists between brands and shopping malls in the process of tenant recruitment and store expansion? Why do some malls, despite having excellent locations, simply fail to catch on? Is there really so much mysticism in offline business? What are the pitfalls in the food and beverage industry that one must absolutely avoid? In this episode, Teacher Li Dazang shares his first-hand experience.

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159 Hero or Villain? Cao Cao in Historical Context and Contemporary Discourse

For centuries, the image of Cao Cao has been almost fixed as that of a "treacherous hero": deeply scheming, ruthless in his methods, brilliantly talented yet coldly heartless, and ultimately unable to escape a historical ending of failure. This image has been reinforced through repeated retellings, becoming a deeply ingrained consensus. However, since the New Culture Movement, a completely different narrative regarding Cao Cao has emerged: he is no longer merely a treacherous hero, but a pragmatic figure who rebuilt order in the north during the chaotic end of the Han dynasty; at the same time, he was a romantic poet, a rebel who dared to challenge authority, and a representative figure who shaped the spirit of the Jian'an era. In any civilizational history, few individuals have left such profound marks simultaneously in the realms of politics, military, and culture; and even fewer have remained subjects of continuous debate for thousands of years after their deaths. In this podcast episode, hosts Sha Qingqing, Jiang Yuan, and Zheng Shiliang will delve into this complex historical figure, focusing on the key turning points that determined Cao Cao's fate.

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History of the Cryptocurrency World, Part 1: The Story of Bitcoin's Birth

Why was Bitcoin born? Who exactly is Satoshi Nakamoto? What are the interesting stories and gossip in the cryptocurrency world? Starting from this episode, Leftover Talk will launch a new series, History of the Cryptocurrency World. The coder will deeply analyze cryptocurrency through three episodes. Please support us. In the first episode, the two hosts discussed the past and present of Bitcoin, the mystery of the identity of Bitcoin's father, Satoshi Nakamoto, key figures and events in the early days of cryptocurrency, and the privacy and regulatory challenges faced by Bitcoin, which has been entangled with the dark web and politics. Let's step into the story of Bitcoin's birth. This program aims to introduce the historical events of that era of wild growth in cryptocurrency. Please comply with relevant national regulations, and this is not to be taken as any investment advice.

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History of the Cryptocurrency World Part 2: The Birth of Ethereum's 'Demon Child'

In 2015, the 'Demon Child' was born, and Ethereum was created. Ethereum was the masterpiece of the 21-year-old 'little genius' Vitalik. Ethereum immediately changed the entire cryptocurrency industry. Terms like 'world computer', 'ICO', 'get-rich-quick myths', and 'speculative bankruptcy' constantly appeared on social networks. In this episode, we enter the world of Ethereum. The host, a coder, shares his insights on discovering and seizing the big opportunity of Ethereum early on, using his own experience of participating in Ethereum mining in 2016. In addition, the host delves into why ICOs collapsed, the relationship between graphics cards and mining, the FTX bankruptcy incident, and how Vitalik's values influenced the development of the Ethereum community.

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A History of the Crypto World, Part 3: Under the Pandemic

What dramatic stories unfolded in the crypto world during the pandemic? Amid global monetary easing during the pandemic, decentralized finance ignited the DeFi Summer. But then the situation took a sharp turn: the star project Luna collapsed, Binance's Changpeng Zhao was imprisoned, North Korean hackers pulled off the largest heist in history, and the crypto industry entered a period of growing pains in the AI era. Want to know how these events impacted cryptocurrency, the attitudes of governments around the world, and the future direction of the market? To find out what happens next, please play this episode. This program aims to introduce the historical past of that era of wild growth in cryptocurrency. Please comply with relevant national regulations; this program does not constitute any investment advice.

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449 American Media Extends Its Lifeline in 2025: Netflix and Paramount in a Historic Bidding War for Warner

At the end of 2025, US streaming giant Netflix launched a historic acquisition of the century-old traditional media company Warner Bros. Discovery, only for Paramount to intervene with an all-cash acquisition proposal to disrupt the deal. This reflects the complex picture of the streaming war entering deep waters and the difficult transformation of traditional media giants. Is this the ultimate acquisition of the century-old Warner by new media, or the last stand of traditional media in the streaming era? In this era of transformation, does the media industry focus on content as king or rely on channel dominance? How do political forces surge beneath the surface in this acquisition case? In this new reshuffling, how is the new content ecosystem, from anime to independent creators, quietly growing? Listen to the annual highlights shared by Yang Yi and Sha Qingqing!

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157 Bills and Counter-Poems: Discussing Robert Darnton's Two New Books

The renowned New Cultural History scholar Robert Darnton has had new books introduced to China. Professor Darnton has a wide range of interests and a prolific body of work, and the topics that can be developed around his works are rich and diverse, always fresh to discuss. In this episode, the two hosts, Sha Qingqing and Jiang Yuan, will discuss Darnton's New Cultural History research, as well as various gossip about the French Old Regime, centered on the two translated works newly introduced to China in the past two years: 'The Book World of the Eve of the French Revolution' and 'Poetry and the Police.' This episode is a recording of a live event where Jiang Yuan and Sha Qingqing participated in the Lujiazui Reading Club in September this year. The audio quality has been affected; please forgive us.

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263 "Cold Politics, Hot Economy" for Six Hundred Years: Eye on East Asia During the Ming Dynasty

This episode is a recording of the activity at the "Lujiazui Book Club" on November 21. Associate Professor Kang Hao from the Department of World History at Shanghai Normal University and host Sha Qingqing engaged in a brilliant discussion revolving around the tripartite relationship between Ming Emperor Yongle Zhu Di, Ashikaga Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and Joseon Dynasty King Taejong Yi Bang-won, as well as the competition, rise, and fall of the three East Asian countries in the 13th-14th centuries. Additionally, from a historical perspective, the episode analyzes why Japan has long remained outside the Chinese tributary system; why Ashikaga Yoshimitsu broke tradition by actively requesting to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty and being invested as the so-called "King of Japan"; and why the political and cultural traditions of China and Japan are "similar in form but different in spirit."

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EVA Series Part 3: Let's Criticize the New Theatrical Films (The "Apocrypha")

Thirty years ago, Neon Genesis Evangelion (EVA) was officially born. This work not only holds a unique position in anime history but has also had a profound impact (both positive and negative) on the mental state of many otaku at home and abroad. On this occasion, Leftover Talk is launching a three-episode special series on EVA. The hosts and off-air guests will discuss EVA around its production history and plot, combining their personal journeys to explore why this work has transcended time and generations to become a coordinate in the spiritual world of otaku from different eras. This is the third episode of the series, where we discuss the New Theatrical Films, which began in 2007 and concluded in 2021. When did the entire series start to feel off? What exactly happened between Breaker and Q? What exactly about the New Theatrical Films has disappointed the "EVA Wen Tianxiangs"? What changes in Hideaki Anno do those reset plots reflect? Are there any redeeming qualities left in the New Theatrical Films? The hosts engage in a heated debate on these issues.

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EVA Series: The Break: The TV Series, the Old Theatrical Films, and My Steel Girlfriend

Thirty years ago, "Neon Genesis Evangelion" (EVA) was officially born. This work not only holds a unique position in the history of anime but has also had a profound impact on the mental states of numerous otaku at home and abroad (for better or worse). On this occasion, "Leftover Talk" presents a three-part special EVA series. The hosts and guest speakers will discuss EVA around its production history and plot, combined with their personal journeys, to explore why this work has transcended time and generations to become a coordinate in the spiritual worlds of otaku from different eras. This episode is the second in the series, where the "Leftover Talk" hosts discuss our canonical EVAs: the TV series, the old theatrical films, and "My Steel Girlfriend" (which also includes Yoshiyuki Sadamoto's manga). Before recording, the hosts fully revisited this work that brought us such a huge impact back then. Ultimately, we decided to set aside knowledge popularization and historical background to focus on the work itself, especially the character relationships and key plot points. With a bit more age and viewing experience, we have gained new insights into why EVA is a masterpiece. Of course, inevitably, the hosts also engaged in "debating scriptures" over some "important academic questions."

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Living in Shanghai | Sha Qingqing x Jin Ying: Those Who Left Shanghai

Shanghai has never been just a city. It is a flowing memory, an emotion repeatedly written. Some stay, and some leave; and those who leave rediscover Shanghai in their retrospection. Through words, images, and sound, they carry the emotions and memories of this city to distant places, and in the tense of a foreign land, piece together a Shanghai that has never truly departed. The subtle shift in Eileen Chang’s writing style before and after her departure from Shanghai, the “counterpoint” aesthetics of Liu Yichang and Wong Kar-wai, and observations of the “Magic City” from overseas…… all provide important perspectives for understanding the complexity of Shanghai. These perspectives are sometimes infatuated, sometimes critical, sometimes firsthand, sometimes translated. Thus, those who left Shanghai allow us to see the rich faces of Shanghai.

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260 Who Lit the "Chinese Heart" of New Energy Vehicle Batteries?

Topics in this episode: Why a Veteran Social Reporter Focuses on the Domestic Battery Industry From Scientists to Government: The Path to Industrialization Started Over 20 Years Ago What Role Exactly Do "Subsidies" Play? BYD Promotes the "K Car," Making the Japanese Industry Feel That "the Wolf Is Really Coming" The "Historical Destiny" of Entrepreneurs Born in the 1960s

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154 Waiting for You at the Scene of History! A Grand Tour with Dapeng

In this episode, we invite our old friend Lu Dapeng to share his newly published "pamphlet," Montage of Endangered Cities in World War II, a collection of travel essays centered on his years of visiting World War II-related historical sites across Europe. Dapeng will take us from the Zhonghua Gate in Nanjing to Gdańsk in Poland, from Arnhem in the Netherlands, the Villa Wannsee in Germany, and the Berlin Bunker, to the War Cabinet in London, UK, and even across the ocean to Volgograd in Russia, allowing us to experience those historical sites that are both beautiful and heavy with history. P.S. From February 15 to 24, 2026, Lu Dapeng will serve as the "scholar accompanying the group" to invite you to embark on a journey through the "Age of Discovery" in Spain and Portugal. For details, please click the link: mp.weixin.qq.com

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258 East Asia Observations Selection: The Writing of 'Koshien' and the Japanese Sports Culture of Spirit Theory

Topics for this episode: Wheat has published another book, this time about the centennial Koshien From Tieba to Live Streaming: The Evolution of Koshien Tournament Coverage in China Rewriting Koshien after many years, what new angles did Wheat add? The writing of the Koshien and war sections The roots and cultural background of the Japanese obsession with Koshien

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152 Old Money, New Money, and the Return of City Pop Culture: The Status Game Behind Fashion Changes

What does Japanese fashion and culture look like through the eyes of an American who has lived in Tokyo for twenty years? How does he view the cultural networks behind fashion and status? This episode is fortunate to invite W. David Marks, who lives in Tokyo and has long observed fashion culture, to share his interesting insights. A few years ago, his earlier work Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style (translated as Harajuku Cowboys in Chinese) sparked attention and heated discussion worldwide, and the Chinese edition was also very popular. Teacher Sha previously discussed this book specifically in Episode 63 of Left and Right. In this episode, Teacher Sha will have a face-to-face dialogue with Marks, discussing the history of fashion culture and Marks's new book Status and Culture. From the aesthetics born of Japan's bubble economy in the 1980s to the clothing choices of contemporary Silicon Valley tech elites; from the "aesthetic war" between old money and new money over luxury goods, to the accelerated devaluation of status symbols in the social media era—these seemingly disparate cultural phenomena are cleverly linked together in Marks's new book Status and Culture, allowing us to glimpse the operating laws of fashion.

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