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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Apr 28, 2015 • 13min
Unlocking the Stories of Taiwan
We speak with Collin Norman of Taipei Story Slam, a group hosting monthly storytelling events in Taipei. We discuss the event and what stories have turned up at the show.
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Apr 21, 2015 • 23min
Ketagalan Media on Covering Taiwan
We speak to a recently founded media group that is aiming to expand the coverage of Taiwan for English speaking audiences and add a new perspective to the media scene here on the island.
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Apr 13, 2015 • 22min
Searching for Taiwan's Baseball Talent
MLB Scout Adam Hislop tells us about his work finding Taiwan's top baseball players.
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Apr 7, 2015 • 15min
The World's Top Whisky Comes from ... Taiwan?
A distillery in Yilan county has managed to produce a whisky that has earned recognition as the best single malt in the world. In the episode we speak with Kavalan's blender, Ian Chang, about how they managed to pull this off.
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Mar 31, 2015 • 18min
Changing of the Guard
With presidential elections coming up in the US and Taiwan, we speak the head of the US-Taiwan Business Council about what impact the outcomes may have on bilateral ties.
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Mar 25, 2015 • 19min
The Sunflower Movement One Year on
It¡¦s been just a little more than one year now since the beginning of the protests that rocked Taiwan, and we speak with one of the movement¡¦s key organizers about what the lasting impact has been and where it's headed now.
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Mar 17, 2015 • 22min
What Does Taiwan Have to Offer International Filmmakers?
We speak to the Taipei Film Commission about their push to raise Taiwan's profile as a filming location for international filmmakers.
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Mar 9, 2015 • 18min
Boardgames in Taiwan
On this program we speak with Johannes Goeth of Swan Panasia, a Taipei based import-export business bringing foreign board games to Taiwan and Taiwanese games to the world.
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Mar 4, 2015 • 19min
What Does It Take to Get Started As an Artist in Taiwan?
We speak to Taipei based art collective Colorwolf Studio about their work to bring together members of Taiwan's arts community.
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Feb 16, 2015 • 15min
What's Coming Up for Taipei's MRT This Year?
On this episode we make a trip over to Taipei¡¦s Department of Rapid Transit for an update on the decades-long Taipei Metro project, and while we¡¦re there we learn a little bit more about the lines set to open later this year.
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