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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 1H 12M

Yue-Sai Kan - Chinese Institute of America Centinnial Gala

from The Jeremiah Show: Pop Culture, Music Icons Food Gods · host Jeremiah D. Higgins | Culinary, Pop Culture and Music Expert

Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and cultural ambassador Yue-Sai Kan returns to The Jeremiah Show for an inspiring conversation about media, cultural exchange, and the upcoming Chinese Institute Centennial Gala in New York City. Yue-Sai also reflects on becoming the first non-Chinese citizen to host a television series on China’s national network, reaching hundreds of millions of viewers while helping introduce China to the world during a historic moment of change.  Yue-Sai discusses being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, and premieres a song she wrote with AI for the Gala's robot to perform at the ceremony. Jeremiah and Yue-Sai discuss storytelling, diplomacy, philanthropy, the future of U.S.-China relations, and why understanding culture through food, language, art, and human connection remains more important than ever. Yue-Sai Kan’s Website   The Chinese Institute of America   Yue-Sai Kan’s TV Show    One World Foundation   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Yue-Sai Kan and Her Impact 04:04 Breaking Barriers in Broadcasting 10:02 Cultural Exchange and Misconceptions 16:01 The Struggles of Creating a TV Series 20:07 The Importance of Cultural Exchange Today 23:56 Celebrating 100 Years of the China Institute 37:50 AI in Songwriting: A New Era 40:12 Cultural Bridges: The Role of the China Institute 42:53 Promoting Understanding Through Culinary Arts 46:03 The Importance of Cultural Exchange for Peace 48:59 Celebrating a Century: The Legacy of the China Institute 51:59 Honoring Influential Figures: The Centennial Gala 54:57 Behind the Scenes: Planning the Gala 59:06 Reflections on Legacy: Yue-Sai Kan + Ted Turner   PODBEAN TJS CREDITS   POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS - Listen More & Evolve   Catch Up With Past Shows and Your Favorite Guests - TJS MEDIA LIBRARY   Partner with The Jeremiah Show  BRAND PARTNER DECK   The Jeremiah Show is brought to you by Evolve Entertainment Network  www.thejeremiahshow.com https://radio-evolve.rocks   Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Engineer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio   THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES    Cuzen Matcha Worldwide - Get $30 Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30” Music Connection Magazine  MusiCares  Omad Records Nicole Sofia Voracious Records Greens First - Get 30% Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30”   The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles, Ontario, Canada, and Santa Barbara on Radio Candy Media. We are broadcast in London on Belter Radio and in Paris on My Indie Radio.   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS   Jeremiah D. Higgins   Graham Palmer, Surprise Studio   Did you like the music in this episode?  The Jeremiah Show Original Music Soundtracks     The Jeremiah Show Theme Song “The Ocean and the Butterfly” by The Dave Matthews Band   NEW SHOWS - Every Friday Classic TJS Shows Drop Every Wednesday  

Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and cultural ambassador Yue-Sai Kan returns to The Jeremiah Show for an inspiring conversation about media, cultural exchange, and the upcoming Chinese Institute Centennial Gala in New York City. Yue-Sai also reflects on becoming the first non-Chinese citizen to host a television series on China’s national network, reaching hundreds of millions of viewers while helping introduce China to the world during a historic moment of change.  Yue-Sai discusses being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, and premieres a song she wrote with AI for the Gala's robot to perform at the ceremony. Jeremiah and Yue-Sai discuss storytelling, diplomacy, philanthropy, the future of U.S.-China relations, and why understanding culture through food, language, art, and human connection remains more important than ever. Yue-Sai Kan’s Website   The Chinese Institute of America   Yue-Sai Kan’s TV Show    One World Foundation   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Yue-Sai Kan and Her Impact04:04 Breaking Barriers in Broadcasting10:02 Cultural Exchange and Misconceptions16:01 The Struggles of Creating a TV Series20:07 The Importance of Cultural Exchange Today23:56 Celebrating 100 Years of the China Institute37:50 AI in Songwriting: A New Era40:12 Cultural Bridges: The Role of the China Institute42:53 Promoting Understanding Through Culinary Arts46:03 The Importance of Cultural Exchange for Peace48:59 Celebrating a Century: The Legacy of the China Institute51:59 Honoring Influential Figures: The Centennial Gala54:57 Behind the Scenes: Planning the Gala59:06 Reflections on Legacy: Yue-Sai Kan + Ted Turner   PODBEAN TJS CREDITS   POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS - Listen More & Evolve   Catch Up With Past Shows and Your Favorite Guests - TJS MEDIA LIBRARY   Partner with The Jeremiah Show  BRAND PARTNER DECK   The Jeremiah Show is brought to you by Evolve Entertainment Network  www.thejeremiahshow.com https://radio-evolve.rocks   Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Engineer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio   THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES    Cuzen Matcha Worldwide - Get $30 Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30” Music Connection Magazine  MusiCares  Omad Records Nicole Sofia Voracious Records Greens First - Get 30% Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30”   The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles, Ontario, Canada, and Santa Barbara on Radio Candy Media. We are broadcast in London on Belter Radio and in Paris on My Indie Radio.   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS   Jeremiah D. Higgins   Graham Palmer, Surprise Studio   Did you like the music in this episode?  The Jeremiah Show Original Music Soundtracks     The Jeremiah Show Theme Song “The Ocean and the Butterfly” by The Dave Matthews Band   NEW SHOWS - Every Friday Classic TJS Shows Drop Every Wednesday

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