Ear to Asia
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<p>On Ear to Asia, we talk with Asia experts to unpack the issues behind news headlines in a region that is rapidly changing the world. Ear to Asia is produced by Asia Institute, the Asia research specialists at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 12, 2026
Compound Capitalism: Inside Southeast Asia's Fraud Factories
<p>Across Southeast Asia, vast compounds have emerged as the nerve centers of large-scale online fraud, run by transnational crime syndicates with links to ethnic Chinese networks. Their targets are ordinary people across Asia and beyond, ensnared in scams that drain savings and devastate families. But inside the compound walls are trafficked workers — lured under false promises of legitimate employment, then held captive in conditions of digital servitude. So what is the true extent of this shadow economy? How have these scam compounds become embedded in local communities and cross-border networks? And as regional governments attempt crackdowns, what happens to the exploited workers once the compounds fall? Researchers into the intersection of organized crime and technology Dr Ivan Franceschini from Asia Institute and Ling Li from Ca' Foscari University of Venice join host Sami Shah to examine the reach and ramifications of Southeast Asia's scam compounds. An <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asia-institute/podcasts">Asia Institute podcast</a>. Produced and edited by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://profactual.com">profactual.com</a>. Music by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://audionautix.com">audionautix.com</a>.</p><p>A recent book on the subject by Ivan Franceschini, Ling Li and Mark Bo: Scam: Inside Southeast Asia's Cybercrime Compounds, Verso, 2025.</p>
February 24, 2026
How are rice farmers faring in the Philippines?
<p>Rice is more than a staple in the Philippines — it’s a measure of well-being and security. But decades of government policies built around industrial-scale production have struggled to deliver self-sufficiency in a country where rice farming is overwhelmingly smallholder-based. As farmers contend with debt, land insecurity, and environmental vulnerability, are current strategies fit for purpose? Or does the future of food security lie in approaches that start with the realities of small-scale farming? Dr Eric Gutierrez and Prof Wolfram Dressler, both social geography researchers from the University Melbourne, join host Sami Shah to examine the complex realities of rice farming in the Philippines. An <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asia-institute/podcasts">Asia Institute podcast</a>. Produced and edited by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://profactual.com">profactual.com</a>. Music by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://audionautix.com">audionautix.com</a>.</p>
December 14, 2025
Can India maintain strategic autonomy in the Trump 2.0 era?
<p>While shared anxieties over China have brought India and the United States closer, President Donald Trump’s second-term tariffs and tougher immigration rules have injected fresh strain into the relationship. The pressure on New Delhi to curb Russian oil imports comes as Moscow itself deepens ties with Beijing, complicating India’s long-standing defence and energy partnerships. So where does this leave India’s quest for strategic autonomy? Can it still balance cooperation with the U.S., reliance on Russia, and cautious engagement with China? Or is that space rapidly closing? Political scientist Dr Pradeep Taneja from the University of Melbourne puts the India–US relationship under the microscope. Presented by Sami Shah. An <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asia-institute/podcasts">Asia Institute podcast</a>. Produced and edited by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://profactual.com">profactual.com</a>. Music by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://audionautix.com">audionautix.com</a>.</p>
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<p>On Ear to Asia, we talk with Asia experts to unpack the issues behind news headlines in a region that is rapidly changing the world. Ear to Asia is produced by Asia Institute, the Asia research specialists at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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