

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
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Feb 18, 2014 • 13min
We Talk Cross-strait Relations with Political Scientist Paul Chu
Professor Paul Chu discusses last week's Nanjing summit between Taiwan¡¦s Mainland Affairs Minister Wang Yu-chi and his Chinese counterpart Zhang Zhijun.
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Feb 11, 2014 • 14min
Director Cho Li Talks About Her New film ¡§The Rice Bomber¡¨
We discuss her bio pic about Yang Rumen, the man behind a series of bombings in Taipei between 2003 and 2004.
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Feb 4, 2014 • 8min
A Preview of Taiwan at the 2014 Winter Olympics
Guests include Jacqueline Shen, Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee and Lian Te-an, competing for Taiwan in the men's singles luge event
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Feb 4, 2014 • 7min
Arvin Chen on "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow"
The writer and director joins us to talk about his film Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (©ú¤Ñ°O±o·R¤W§Ú), which explores the complications of being gay in Taiwan.
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Jan 31, 2014 • 12min
Olle Linge on Learning Chinese
The author of the popular language blog Hacking Chinese talks about the best ways to get the most out of your language learning.
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Jan 22, 2014 • 16min
Amnesty International's Bo Tedards on the Closure of Tainan Military Prison
We sit down with the Director of the Taiwan Section of Amnesty International to reflect on Taiwan's transition to democracy since the ending of marshal law.
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Jan 16, 2014 • 12min
AP photographer Wally Santana on covering Taiwan
The Associated Press¡¦s chief photographer of Taiwan joins the show to talk about his experiences during his thirteen years living and working in Taiwan.
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Jan 8, 2014 • 13min
Exploring Taiwan's Art Scene with White Fungus Magazine
We join Ron Hanson, editor and co-director of Taichung based White Fungus magazine, to discuss the growing international interest in Taiwanese art.
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Jan 2, 2014 • 13min
Talking Disaster Reduction with Dr. Wei-Sen Li
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction talks about M.O.I. 's recent crackdown on unlicensed lodgings in disaster prone areas, and other projects to reduce the risk of natural disasters.
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Dec 25, 2013 • 13min
Taiwan Talk Sits Down with Terry Huang of the Consumers Foundation.
Consumers¡¦ Foundation CFO Terry Huang gives his take on the recent sentencing of the Chairman of Datong Oil, Kao Cheng-li, and the reforms that have begun to take shape since the edible oil food scandal broke two months ago.
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