named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
EP-226 “我只是一枚小螺丝钉”
In-depth testimony from a former Xinjiang police officer detailing participation in state surveillance and forced labor systems
不明白下午茶
Discussion series exploring cultural and political trends among Chinese intellectuals and diaspora communities
不明白播客 (Bumingbai Podcast)
Flagship podcast featuring long-form interviews with scholars, journalists, and political figures on Chinese politics, history, and society
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Digital Donation Processing Platforms 1 activity
- Operates donation mechanisms to support podcast productionRuns a donation portal to receive financial contributions from listeners and supporters to fund the creation and distribution of podcast content.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces and distributes a podcast on Chinese history, politics, and businessCreates long-form podcast episodes exploring topics such as Chinese political dynamics, economic policies, diaspora experiences, and human rights issues, featuring interviews with experts, journalists, and former insiders. Episodes are released regularly and include in-depth research and extended bonus content.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Distributes podcast content across multiple platformsMakes podcast episodes available through its official website, YouTube, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Apple Podcasts, and RSS feeds. Provides video versions of episodes on YouTube and maintains a public GitHub repository for archiving and access.
- Makes transcripts of podcast episodes available onlineProvides accessible written transcripts of podcast episodes on its website to support broader understanding and engagement with content.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$147K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$147K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$149K
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balance sheet
Total assets$25K
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Net assets$10K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +346.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Li Yuan — Director
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Acast Partner — Audio hosting and distribution platform used to publish and deliver podcast episodes.
- Amazon Music Partner — Platform through which the podcast is distributed and accessible to listeners.
- Apple Podcasts Partner — Distributes podcast content through Apple Podcasts platform.
- Apple Podcasts Partner — Platform through which the podcast is distributed and accessible to listeners.
- GitHub Partner — Used to host and share podcast-related files and information publicly.
- Mosavi Partner — Named sponsor providing financial support for the podcast episode.
- Mosavi Partner — Sponsor providing financial support for the podcast episode
- Mosavi Partner — Technology partner and sponsor providing end-to-end encrypted communication software.
- Mosavi Partner — Technology partner providing end-to-end encrypted communication software, featured as a program sponsor.
- New York Times Partner — Features investigative reporting by a New York Times journalist in podcast content.
- Pocket Casts Partner — Platform through which the podcast is distributed and accessible to listeners.
- Spotify Partner — Distributes podcast content through Spotify platform.
- Spotify Partner — Platform through which the podcast is distributed and accessible to listeners.
- Twitter Partner — Used for official communication and dissemination of podcast updates via the @bumingbaipod account.
- YouTube Partner — Distributes podcast content through YouTube channel.
- YouTube Partner — Platform through which the podcast is distributed and accessible to listeners.
- 不好意思請問一下 Partner — Co-produced an Ask Me Anything episode with the podcast “不好意思請問一下”.
- 华尔街日报 Partner — Host Li Yuan previously served as editor and technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal.
- 新华社 Partner — Host Li Yuan previously worked as an editor and foreign correspondent for Xinhua News Agency.
- 纽约时报 Partner — Host Li Yuan previously worked as a technology columnist for The New York Times.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Audience Engagement in Independent Mediamethodology: collaborative_audience_engagementBy partnering with other independent creators in AMA formats, we expand reach and deepen public discourse, because shared platforms build trust and collective legitimacy in marginalized media ecosystems.
- Critical Discourse Analysis of Political Ideologiesmethodology: critical_discourse_analysisBy analyzing public expressions of political belief and admiration for governance models, we deconstruct ideological narratives, because examining the "why" behind political alignment reveals underlying cultural and psychological drivers.
- First-Person Testimony to Expose Moral Complicitymethodology: first-person_testimonyBy centering personal narratives from individuals within oppressive systems, we expose patterns of complicity and moral responsibility, because lived experience creates a visceral, human anchor for understanding systemic injustice.
- Investigative Dialogue for Public Accountabilitymethodology: investigative_dialogueBy conducting in-depth, long-form journalistic dialogues with experts and insiders, we uncover systemic truths and bring complex public issues into mainstream awareness, because sustained dialogue reveals nuances and accountability that surface-level reporting cannot.