In this week’s episode, Lin Huahua is the worst, Cai Chenggong finally squeals, and Li Dakang continues to yell at people. Also: We discuss Liú Qīngshān 刘青山 and Zhāng Zishàn 张子善, the first officials ever executed for corruption in Commu

In this week's episode: a spicy showdown between jurisdictions, cattiness abounds at the provincial party meeting, and Cai Chenggong needs a nap. Also: We discuss land sales and local government budgets in China.

In this week's episode: rival factions face off, Old Chen takes an emotional trip down memory lane, and somebody finally shuts Houzi down for being so smug. Also: We discuss the history of Chiang Kai-shek, the Whampoa Academy (黄埔军校 huángpù jūnx

In this week’s episode: a lengthy dinner, an ugly dress, and a pile of tires. Also: We discuss Hunan TV, the hit-making provincial television network that released In the Name of the People.

In this week's episode: an excessive amount of birds, a softball press conference, and some very brown nose-y yard work. Also: We talk about the legal efforts to crack down on internet rumors in China.

In this week's episode, yet another factory showdown ensues, everybody gets free breakfast snacks, and the fate of a little toy BB gun teaches us the importance of vigilance on China's crosswalks. Also: We talk about the growing trend in factory protests

In this week's episode, a factory protest goes viral, Old Zheng learns about the internet, and we finally meet Houzi's wife. Also: We talk about the live streaming (直播 zhíbō) phenomenon in China.

In this week's episode: IOUs are made, old people play with plants, and a factory protest escalates.

In this week's episode: champagne drinking, finger pointing, and money poking! Also: We delve into the true-life inspiration behind that villa.

Welcome to In the Name of the Podcast! In this our pilot episode, main characters are introduced, a man eats noodles, and dead-eyed officials cock-block an investigation. Also: We discuss the "naked official" (裸官 luǒ guān) phenomenon in China. Be s