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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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ICRT

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Society

Podcast website

www.icrt.com.tw

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

One Journalist's Perspective - The Taipei Universiade 28.08.2017

South African journalist Anje Badenhorst stops by to share her experience covering the Summer Universiade. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

TourMeAway - Sharing english stories of Taiwan 21.08.2017

Arthur Chou and Donna Wang of TourMeAway - an organization that provides free walking tours throughout Taipei - sit down with our newscaster to talk about their organization. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

29th Summer Universiade Games - Welcome to Taiwan 14.08.2017

Deputy CEO of the 29th Summer Universiade - Dr. You Shin-Ming - drops by our studios to talk to us about the upcoming Universiade. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

The go-getter from Brazil 07.08.2017

We speak to Tordan Ferreira about his journey from exchange student to TV personality and entrepreneur in Taiwan. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Ladies that UX 31.07.2017

Jane Shih - city director of Ladies that UX and organizer of Talk UX - came to the ICRT studios to tell us about the communities she built to empower women in the tech industry. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Tricking: The Fitness Fad You Probably Haven't Heard Of 24.07.2017

Xavior Wu of Chang-Hsin Extreme Sports Center is here to introduce us to 'tricking', a hobby he picked up four years ago to stay in shape that has lead to his current job as head coach at the center, and occasional stunt work. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Heritage Bakery - American baked goods on a street of camera shops 17.07.2017

Heritage Bakery founder Sally Song visited the ICRT studios to share her experience of opening up a bakery in a building that's been in her family for generations. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Skyrock Projects 10.07.2017

Simon Thomas - co-founder of Skyrock Projects - comes to the studio to talk about his project that looks to foster technological literacy here in Taiwan. They've opened the summer of 2017, and are looking to contribute to the educational development of yo -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Volare - Latin for 'to fly' 03.07.2017

Etvolare - founder of the chinese to english translation platform Volare Novels - visits the ICRT studios to school reporter Alex Lewis on the Chinese web novel scene. Check out Etvo's site at www.volarenovels.com. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Anchor Taiwan - Cross Border Exploration Redefined 26.06.2017

Elisa Chiu, founder and CEO of Anchor Taiwan, came to our studios to tell us about the 30 day program that looks to bring exceptional people to explore and experience business opportunities, cultural immersion and personal growth and Asia. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

American-Style Barbeque in Taiwan *explicit language* 19.06.2017

We sat down and talked with Kevin Woolf - owner of Baba Kevin's Barbeque - about what brought him here to Taipei, and his experience opening up an American Style Barbeque restaurant in Taipei. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Let's Talk About Yoga 12.06.2017

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Taiwan's Startup Stadium 05.06.2017

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Royce Hong and Azizi Tucker of the Startup Xing Mobility 23.05.2017

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Starting a Business in Taiwan 19.05.2017

Elias Ek on foreigners starting businesses in Taiwan. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Morning Show Bonus: The Big Bad Air Pollution Talk 03.02.2017

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Cool, But, What's a Digital Minister? 01.01.2017

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Migrante International in Taiwan 27.12.2016

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Uber in Taiwan 13.12.2016

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

A Party for the Animals 05.12.2016

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Taiwan in Time in November 30.11.2016

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. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Formosan Odyssey 23.11.2016

We speak with Taiwan based author John Ross about the re-release of his book Formosan Odyssey, which offers a compelling look at more than 400 years of Taiwan history. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Peer Pressures the Bullies 21.11.2016

We speak with the founders of Peer, a Taiwan based startup that uses cloud based computing and a little educational psychology to give teachers the tools to fight bullying. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Wei Jiade Gives a Fresh Take 07.11.2016

We speak with Italian expat Wei Jiade, who covers a lot of ground in Taiwan working as a TV Host and academic. His new Chinese language book "Mei Zai Pa" draws on that broad perspective to gives a fresh take on the challenges of modern life in Taiwan. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Taiwan in Time in October 02.11.2016

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 October. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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