They keep me informed about various issues related to China and Asia that I otherwise might miss because of Chris Chappell's ability to add levity, even a touch of dark humor, to every situation. One might think that they can trust their own government until they see the devotees of another larger more devoted nation's follies. They certainly uncover a lot more about China than I get in the local fluff paper yet less sensational than the rumors. Chris is not slanted right or left but pitched to the hope of good government. Never a bad listen.