Taiwan Talk
ICRT
Taiwan is patchwork quilt of diverse, motiving personalities. The show features politicians who make history, entrepreneurs whose innovations help keep the global economy afloat, and artists who explore creativity in fascinating, inspiring ways. Taiwan Talk tells stories from the unique perspectives of Taiwan all over the world. From those at home, those abroad, and those who’ve chosen to make this island their home.
Taiwan Talk airs on ICRT FM100 at 8am, and in the evening in the 6pm news hour.
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Taiwan Talk airs on ICRT FM100 at 8am, and in the evening in the 6pm news hour.
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Hosting provided by SoundOn
Episodes
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Jun 12, 2017 • 24min
Let's Talk About Yoga
This week we talk to Ann Lu, a senior yoga instructor at Space Yoga. We talk about how she started teaching yoga in New York after quitting her corporate job at Merril Lynch, how yoga has been a positive force in her life, and yoga here in Taiwan.
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Jun 5, 2017 • 16min
Taiwan's Startup Stadium
We speak to Holly Harrington - General Manager of Taiwan Startup Stadium (TSS) - about the local startup ecosystem and the work TSS does for the startups in their programs.
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May 23, 2017 • 10min
Royce Hong and Azizi Tucker of the Startup Xing Mobility
Xing Mobility is a startup that develops technologies for electric vehicles through racing, based here in Taiwan. In the conversation they talk about their company, how it has evolved, and how it is working in Taiwan.
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May 19, 2017 • 6min
Starting a Business in Taiwan
Elias Ek on foreigners starting businesses in Taiwan.
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Feb 3, 2017 • 45min
Morning Show Bonus: The Big Bad Air Pollution Talk
We go live on the Morning Show to tackle Taiwan's air pollution problem with three distinguished guests who tell us what's up with air pollution in Taiwan, how it's affecting all of us living here, and what can be done about it.
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Jan 1, 2017 • 53min
Cool, But, What's a Digital Minister?
We speak with Taiwan's famous minister without portfolio, Audrey Tang, whose responsibilities include the digital economy and open government. She tells us just exactly what that all means, and how tech is making government work better.
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Dec 27, 2016 • 18min
Migrante International in Taiwan
We speak to migrant worker advocacy group Migrante International about why they are calling on the Philippine government to do more to support Filipino workers in Taiwan.
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Dec 13, 2016 • 44min
Uber in Taiwan
We speak with Uber Taiwan¡¦s General Manager Li-Kai Gu about the company behind the famous ride-hailing app and its future in Taiwan as it faces down increasingly intense pressure from regulators.
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Dec 5, 2016 • 22min
A Party for the Animals
We speak with the chairman of the newly formed Taiwan Animal Protection Party, which is the first political party in Taiwan to take on animal rights as a core issue.
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Nov 30, 2016 • 45min
Taiwan in Time in November
We continue our ongoing series with Taipei Times Features Writer Han Cheung, whose weekly column "Taiwan in Time" highlights important moments in Taiwan's history. In this episode, we discuss his articles for November.
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