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Taiwan Talk

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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. --Hosting provided by SoundOn

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Taiwan and the Tokyo Olympics 31.03.2020 8:31

Taiwan's Sports Administration Director General, Kao Chin-hsung, comes on the show to discuss Taiwan's stance on the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

My Taiwan Tours 23.03.2020 18:42

Michael Wu, founder of My Taiwan Tours comes on the show to discuss his tour company and what its like running a tour business during a global pandemic and multiple country shutdown. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Brain Surgery, But With Robots 16.03.2020 28:14

Jerry Chen, the CEO of Brain Navi comes on the show to discuss his company's creation "Naotrac" self-described as the first autopilot neurosurgical robot for minimally invasive surgery. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Taipei Foodie 09.03.2020 13:31

Leslie Liu, the creator of Taipei Foodie, a food blog and Instagram account, describes herself as "always hungry, always eating," listen in as we discuss food in Taiwan, food abroad and much, much more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Pottery That Looks Back At You 02.03.2020 8:33

Lao Fan the artist behind oldfan_pottery, comes on the show to explain why he includes a human face in all of his pieces. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Smoking and the Realities of E-Cigarettes 24.02.2020 15:04

Dr. Fred Guo, the attending physician of the department of family medicine at National Taiwan University Hospital, comes on the show to discuss smoking cigarettes and the truth about electronic cigarettes. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Cello...It's Electric 03.02.2020 9:46

Electric cello player Hsing Shen Chen comes on the show to play a few songs and discuss the difference between a regular cello and an electric cello. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Baires Good Ice Cream 20.01.2020 10:53

Allan Yeh, one of the owners of Baires Ice Cream, a shop serving Argentinian-style ice cream with a twist, comes on the show to discuss his shop's take on the world's most beloved frozen treat. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Rule No. 1: Always Say "Yes...And..." 13.01.2020 12:50

Jeff Schwab, one of the founders of FIG or Formosa Improv Group comes on the show to discuss the improv comedy scene in Taiwan. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Tour de Taipei 30.12.2019 12:24

Alec and Alex from Taipei Bike Tours come on the show to discuss what¡¦s so great about seeing Taipei from the back of a bike. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

The Honduran Who Calls Taiwan Home 22.12.2019 11:33

Fernando Palma comes on to discuss being the first Latin American to break into Taiwan¡¦s entertainment industry. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Model Behavior 16.12.2019 13:36

French model Tatiana Baros comes on the show to talk about modelling in Taiwan, the importance of having a healthy body image and what to be wary of when first starting out. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Using Robots to Market to the Future 11.12.2019 9:11

Robert Steven, of bombdigital, comes on the show to discuss how "bots" will play a role in the future of marketing. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Ximen Jimmy 03.12.2019 9:37

The Secretary for the Taipei Alliance for the Advancement of Multi Art Culture Youth Center joins me to discuss how the nonprofit organization is working to decrease anti-social behavior by spreading art. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

English Abroad 25.11.2019 11:24

Andre de Kock, the International Program Developer for Big Byte Education joins me to discuss how going abroad can influence the minds of young students. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Treasures On Treasure Hill 21.11.2019 9:05

Artist Kathrin Stalder joins me to discuss her artist residency at Treasure Hill and how she was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

'The Apology' Dialogue 13.11.2019 9:05

Eve Ensler, the author of the Vagina Monologues, joins me to discuss her new book, The Apology and her global movement, One Billion Rising. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Fruit Jammin' in Taipei 05.11.2019 8:38

The founder of Bonjour Taipei, Matthias Bourges, comes on the show to discuss how he combines Taiwanese fruits with French recipes to make new flavors of fruit preserves. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

You're Invited to the First Tianmu Craft Fair 28.10.2019 14:35

Heather Lowder, the founder of the Tianmu Craft Fair discusses homemade crafts, the charity the fair supports and why she wants this fair to be the first of many. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Girl Gone Inked 21.10.2019 9:09

Tattoo artist Lin-ya Chu of CAT TOWN TATTOO joins me to discuss her passion for tattoos, how she got started, her personal style and how she's trying to break stereotypes in the industry. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

The Expat Experience 14.10.2019 9:05

G-V Kant, one of the owners of Balle Balle tells me what the expat experience is like for him and his family living in Taiwan. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Taipei Women's Rescue Foundation 14.10.2019 8:31

Ansel Yu, the director of the TWRF joins me to discuss one of the biggest threats the foundation believes is affecting women today. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Creating a Home of Harmony 01.10.2019 8:24

Harmony Home founder Nicole Yang tells me how she started the nonprofit and what she's doing to help stateless children and people with HIV/AIDS. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Remembering 921 25.09.2019 11:39

Taiwan's former Interior Minister, Dr. Lee Hong Yuan, joins me to discuss the 921 disaster and what improvements the country has made since the devastating earthquake. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Oslo Freedom Forum in Taiwan 16.09.2019 9:31

Esther Htusan, a speaker at the 2019 Oslo Freedom Forum in Taipei, joins me to talk about being a journalist, why she had to flee Myanmar and why press freedom is so important. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn