Taiwan Talk

May 01 2024 1.9k

Taiwan is patchwork quilt of diverse, motiving personalities. Here, we have politicians who make history, entrepreneurs whose innovations help keep the global economy afloat, and artists who explore creativity in fascinating, inspiring ways. Taiwan Talk shows its listeners 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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The (untold) story of Taiwan's iconic iMomi Pies

May 01 2024 8 mins

Pie fans in the know rave about iMomi Pies, although they probably know little about Sandy and Gary Edmonds -- the Christian missionary and his wife who started it all. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

The story behind "This is not an Embassy (Made in Taiwan)" from German director Stefan Kaegi

Apr 23 2024 9 mins

German director Stefan Kaegi likens the production of his play "This is not an Embassy (Made in Taiwan)" to a diplomatic process -- one involving constant negotiation between different protagonists. He speaks to I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo about what inspired him to write the play, and how he chose to go about telling the story of a country he has not really lived in for an extended period

In The Room When it Happened: Fmr Foreign Minister Fredrick Chien on when the U.S. Derecognized the R.O.C. (Taiwan) - An Oral History

Apr 14 2024 37 mins

History has no better teachers than the eyewitnesses that watch it unfold and are "in the room when it happens." This unaired episode of Taiwan Talk is an eyewitness account presenting former Control Yuan and Foreign Minister Fredrick Chien's memories and insights of what transpired after the U-S announced it was derecognizing the ROC (Taiwan). Chien walks us through some of the ne

Fmr. Foreign Minster Fredrick Chien: When the U.S. Ended Formal Ties with the R.O.C. (Taiwan) - on air version

Apr 14 2024 14 mins

Former Control Yuan President and Foreign Minister Fredrick Chien shares his memories and insights into the hours and days in the aftermath of the US decision to derecognize the Republic of China (Taiwan), in favor of the People's Republic of China. His discourse reintroduces listeners to several key personalities, including the last U.S. Ambassador to the ROC, Leonard S. Unger who

KMT lawmaker Jonathan Lin (林沛祥) on how the Sunflower Movement Inspired his Entry into Politics

Apr 07 2024 9 mins

Jonathan Lin (林沛祥) comes from a family of politicians. But it took the urging of students involved in the Sunflower Movement to entice him to run for a seat in the Legislative Yuan. He tells I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo how that unfolded, and what it means for him to be a freshman lawmaker representing Keelung as part of the opposition KMT. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Oscar nominee S. Leo Chiang on what drives his storytelling

Mar 31 2024 8 mins

I-C-R-T's John Seaward chats with Oscar-nominated documentary maker, S. Leo Chiang about what inspired him to put his thoughts into a film that caught the attention of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. You can find the documentary short here. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Father-and-Son Sailors Philippe and Cosmas Grelon on Bringing Professional Sailing to Taiwan

Mar 24 2024 10 mins

Philippe Grelon is an avid sailor who did much to encourage recreational sailing as a sport in Taiwan. Philippe and his son Cosmas speak to I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo about the early days of sailing in Taiwan, and their quest to capture the top spot in this year's Rolex China Sea Race, sailing in "A Plastic Ocean" or TPE 003. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Coffee Meets Bagel CEO Arum Kang on how to Meet Your "Forever-Someone"

Mar 17 2024 8 mins

Can technology really help you find the partner of your dreams? Coffee Meets Bagel Co-Founder and CEO Arum Kang thinks so. She tells I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo how algorithms could be the 21st century Cupid singletons are looking for. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

There All Along: Lawyer John Eastwood discovers Taipei's architectural gems

Mar 11 2024 9 mins

Lawyer and longtime Taiwan resident John Eastwood's social media now features curated images of some of Taipei's most iconic colonial buildings. He speaks to I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo about his interest in local architecture: what spurred it and what captures his imagination. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

More than fusion: Chef Kunihiro Hagimoto on his one Michelin star restaurant Inita

Mar 03 2024 9 mins

Japan and Italy may sit on different, faraway continents, but Initia's Chef Kunihiro Hagimoto says its easy to catch the similarities between the two cuisines -- and what they are -- during a chat with I-C-R-T 's Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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