Drum Tower from The Economist

Jeremy Page, Sarah Wu

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Booking Overview

Drum Tower offers a China-focused, international-correspondent lens on politics, technology, and the economy—built for listeners who want reporting grounded in on-the-ground context. It’s a strong platform for PR pitches tied to China policy, industrial change, AI, and major societal trends.

Metrics

Episodes: 15

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

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Host

Jeremy Page - China correspondent for The Economist, reporting from across the country on issues that affect China and beyond its borders.

Sarah Wu - China correspondent for The Economist, reporting from across the country on issues that affect China and beyond its borders.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
China-focused policy, economics, technology, or reporting expertise; established correspondent or subject-matter expertise with international perspective.
Required Achievements:  
Published reporting or recognized expertise on China, Experience covering China for major outlets or institutions

Recent Guest Discussions

Jiehao Chen - China-related Reporting Topics Spanning Politics And Technology; The Description Notes The Show Covers Everything From The CCP To Evs And From Ageing To Ai.

Recent Topics

China, Politics, Technology, Economy, Artificial Intelligence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Drum Tower from The Economist
:

Trailer: Tocqueville Road Trip

June 22, 2026

When Alexis de Tocqueville visited America from France in 1831 he saw a new kind of society. Not just a country, but an idea that would change the world. His book “Democracy in America” was a big influence on later generations of writers and thinkers, including The Economist’s US Editor John Prideaux. Now, 250 years after its birth, the vitality of that democracy is under question. In this series, John retraces the route Tocqueville took to find out how much of what inspired Tocqueville about...

Trailer: Boss Class Season 3

January 23, 2026

AI is changing how we work. It's turning us all into managers. Be a good one.The Economist’s management columnist, Andrew Palmer, takes on the bots in the third season of Boss Class. From cloning to coding, agents to entry-level jobs, he tackles the threat head on and figures out how to turn anxiety into opportunity. Along the way he meets bulls and bears and the people who can help you to master management in the age of AI.Full Season 3 out 29th January 2026.To listen, subscribe to Economist...

Trailer: Drum Tower

November 26, 2025

Gain a deeper understanding of China with Jeremy Page and Sarah Wu. The Economist’s China correspondents report from across the country and the places it influences beyond its borders. Jiehao Chen joins the discussion from London. This award-winning podcast takes on everything from the CCP to EVs and from ageing to AI. Published every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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