WorldPhoto: HT WorldChina's Youth Find Solace in Popular Podcasts Amid Life Challenges
In China, the term 'odyssey years' has gone viral among young people to describe struggles like job hunting, relationships, and housing. State media offers little support, so many turn to independent podcasts for comfort. Fu Yu's popular show 'Qingdao Kuaima' reassures listeners by framing these challenges as a heroic journey. China's podcast industry, though smaller than America's, has grown rapidly since 2020, meeting the demand of anxious youth.
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