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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 52 MIN

Why is Winnie the Pooh a Symbol for Chinese Dissidents?

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Chinese political dissidents use memes and creativity to evade censors and communicate about their activism. Disinformation expert Joan Donovan discusses how they pull it off.As we near the end of Ramadan and while Lent is ongoing, we talk to Boston University Muslim chaplain Sister Naureen Mallick and Rev. Jessica Chika, BU's Protestant chaplain, about the reasons many religions have a tradition of fasting. And a coffee taste-off in our studio! We learn the Scandinavian tradition of whisking eggs into hot coffee, plus sample Vietnamese iced coffee and read Edgar's fortune in the grounds of Turkish coffee. Guests are Pan Sapkasem from Phinsta Cafe, Karyn Tomlinson from Mireal Cafe, and Kristin Santangelo from Sofra Bakery. ---------Have something you’re curious about? Leave us a voicemail anytime at 877-301-8970, or submit questions via the form on our landing page at GBHNews.org.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content and exclusive videos.

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