Taiwan Talk

James Wong is a YouTuber living in Taiwan who has overcome some rare hurdles to become a content creator. James speaks about growing up with hearing loss, making bucket lists, and a momentous conversation with his father. See more of James' work on his channel: www.youtube.com/c/JamesWongLife And you can follow him on Instagram: @jameswonglife Thanks for listening! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Ciel et Terre is a French solar power developer specializing in floating solar panels. The company's Regional Business Development Manager Vivi Lee joins us to discuss how it is cooperating with existing industries, like fisheries, to not only increase Taiwan's capacity for generating renewable energy, but create a more stable business environment for these industries. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Migrant workers from Southeast Asia often face adversity in Taiwan, and Lennon Wang of the Serve the People Association comes on the show to explain how his organization helps migrant workers get back on their feet after a difficult time at work. The association runs shelters for those transitioning between jobs and helps with legal troubles workers may face after raising a complaint about their employer. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Lee Ching-chun (李靜君) is the Associate Artistic Director of the Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan. Trevor speaks with Ms. Lee about her performances with Cloud Gate, her sources of inspiration, and the long history of Taiwan's most prestigious dance studio. You can read more about Cloud Gate on their official website: https://www.cloudgate.org.tw/en/cg And once this epidemic is over, they'll begin to host more amazing performances. Thanks for listening! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Nicole Huang is the Chief Operating Officer at SoundOn, Taiwan's largest podcast hosting platform. ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Nicole about the explosion of podcasts in Taiwan, what makes a good conversation, and why people like gossip so much. SoundOn began with just 20 podcasts. Can you guess how many it's hosting now? If you'd like to start your own podcast, or even just listen through the SoundOn app, check out their website: https://www.soundon.fm/ And as always, thanks for listening! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Co-chair of the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan's Wind Energy Committee Bart Linssen discusses the perks of wind power in the second episode of our series on renewable energy in Taiwan. The government has set ambitious targets for Taiwan's wind energy output but what needs to happen in order to reach these goals? And what obstructions lie in the path to a greener future? Find out in this week's Taiwan Talk hosted by Ryan Drillsma. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Otis Sheu (許泰銘) heads the operations division for Taichung's newly opened Mass Rapid Transit… And ICRT Taichung correspondent Donovan Smith adds some perspective as a longtime resident of the city. The Taichung MRT Green Line is the first step in a more closely connected Taichung City, with a Blue Line and an Orange Line slated for construction over the next decade or so. If you're in the area, check it out! Thanks for listening! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Toi Windham is an activist and community event organizer hoping to bring people together over topics that we often find difficult to discuss. She comes on the show to discuss her latest project Community Convos - a bimonthly roundtable discussion with panel guests on topics that range from racism and cultural appropriation to life in the post-COVID world. You can find more information about the event on Facebook and Instagram by searching Community Convos. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Starting this week, ICRT and the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan join forces to look at environmental issues facing the country and renewable energy. Professor Chang-chien Le-ren of National Cheng Kung University's Electrical Engineering department is at hand to give us a general overview of Taiwan's energy dilemma. Check back at the same time next month for our next episode of Renewable Energy and Taiwan. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Eric Tsao (曹先紹) is the Taipei Zoo's current spokesman, and has been the face of the Taipei Zoo for many years, providing updates on its animals and projects to inquiring news agencies. ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks with Eric about the zoo's efforts in conservation, research, and education, as well as the relationships he has formed with other zoos and ecological movements around the world. You can watch our Taipei Zoo mini-documentary here (有中文字幕！)… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cKxrRC_qVQ You can find the Taipei Zoo's official website here: https://english.zoo.gov.taipei/ Thanks for listening! -- Hosting provided by SoundOn