Ai WeiWei: podcast appearances and interviews

Ai Weiwei is a Chinese contemporary artist, documentarian, and activist born in 1957. He grew up in the far northwest of China under harsh conditions due to his father's exile. Ai has been an outspoken critic of the Chinese government, particularly concerning issues related to democracy and human rights. His activism includes investigation into government corruption and cover-ups, notably the Sichuan schools corruption scandal following the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. Ai Weiwei has produced political sculptures, photographs, and public works that reflect his engagement with social and political issues. In April 2011, he was detained at Beijing Capital International Airport for 81 days on charges of