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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Oct 13, 2014 • 26min
Learning the Languages of Taiwan
On this show we speak to US expatriate Mike Campbell who founded Taiwan based language learning company Glossika about the company's project to create audio learning kits for all of Taiwan's languages.
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Oct 6, 2014 • 12min
Can the US Maintain a Hands Off Approach to Taiwan's Domestic Politics?
We take a look at the backlash caused by comments from former AIT Director Richard Bush that many interpreted to mean that the US is planning to involve itself in Taiwan's 2016 presidential election.
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Sep 30, 2014 • 18min
Campaigners Seek Apology from Japan for WWII Crimes Against Women
We speak to the Taipei Women's Rescue Foundation about their campaign to urge Japan's government to take responsibility for forcing women from territories it occupied during World War Two to work as sex slaves serving Japanese soldiers.
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Sep 23, 2014 • 17min
The Homemakers United Foundation on Taiwan's Recurring Food Safety Scandals
Now that we're just about two weeks into Taiwan's latest edible oil contamination scare, we check in with a consumer advocacy group to get their take on why Taiwan has been unable to shake this recurring problem.
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Sep 22, 2014 • 23min
Dubbing Cartoons for a Taiwanese Audience
Cartoon Network's Head of Dubbing in Taiwan April Chang tells us about how the network dubs their cartoons into Chinese and reworks the dialogue so that it works for a Taiwanese audience.
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Sep 15, 2014 • 13min
Taiwan at the 2014 Asian Games
The games kick of this Friday so we check in with the Sports Administration to learn a little bit about what to expect from Taiwan's Team in Korea.
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Sep 9, 2014 • 15min
Taiwan's First Literature Award for Migrants Wraps Up
We check in with the competition's organizer, Chang Cheng, to hear about the award that helps provide a platform in Taiwan for writers from Vietnam, Thailand, the Phillipines, and Indonesia.
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Sep 3, 2014 • 19min
Randall Schriver on US - Taiwan Arms Deals
We speak to the Asia security expert about the slow down in arms deals between the U-S and Taiwan and what it could mean for the balance of power across the Taiwan Strait.
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Aug 25, 2014 • 24min
Diss RBL Founder Talks About Rap Battles in Taiwan
We speak with Canadian expat Dallas Waldie about the Mandarin rap battle league he founded here in Taiwan, Diss RBL
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Aug 22, 2014 • 14min
Five Years from Disaster: the Typhoon Morakot Reconstruction Effort Wraps Up
We hear from those who helped communities rebuild after the disaster and from those who believe the government led reconstruction failed to provide aboriginal communities a chance to continue their traditional way of life.
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