Taiwan Talk Podcast
1) Taiwan from an International Perspective
Brian Hioe is a founding member of New Bloom Magazine, and a regular correspondent for news agencies including Taiwan Plus and ICRT. ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi speaks to Brian about his recent contribut...Show More
2) Taiwan in the Trade Crosshairs: What the 301 Investigation means to U.S. Taiwan Relations
Section 301 of the U-S Trade Act of 1974 is a broad tool which authorizes the sitting U.S. President to negotiate trade agreements, reduce tariffs, and combat unfair foreign trade practices. In mid-Ma...Show More
3) Chili Ever After — Jane and Alex Denner Dishes Up the story behind Empress Hot Sauce
It takes plenty of courage to go from "I could do this" to "I did it"… but Jane and Alex Denner did that when they launched Empress Hot Sauce. The brand is known for taking Taiwan's well-loved fruits ...Show More
4) How Navigating Two Cultures Shaped Asian-American Activist HoChie Tsai's Identity
HoChie Tsai was just a toddler when his family moved to the U.S. But unlike many immigrants, Tsai's parents were fleeing political repression under martial law in Taiwan. Tsai talks about that legacy,...Show More
5) Beyond High-tech Parks: A look Taipei's Unhoused
Taiwan is known around the world for its cutting-edge high tech parks as well as its revolutionary health care system. But underneath all this lies a social issue experienced around the world -- one i...Show More
6) How Heat, Heart & Hard Work brought success to MK's Mayur Srivastava
Old-timers who have lived here for decades may remember a time when dining options that went beyond Taiwanese cuisine were very limited. But that's changed, thanks in part to the presence of restauran...Show More
7) Visiting Phoenix Mayor & Taiwan's Urban Diplomacy
Taiwan's presence on the global stage is often hindered due to international politics. But, the recent visit to Taipei by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego points to a practical solution. As Tamkang Univeris...Show More
8) Geothermal getting hot in Taiwan
Over the next decade Taiwan hopes to add at least one giga-watt of geo-thermal energy to its electrical grid, or the equivalent of one nuclear reactor. This week in Taiwan Talk, ICRT’s Tim Berge speak...Show More
9) Hot to Trot: Feng Shui for the Fire Horse with Roger Lan
Those of us who are happy to see 2025 behind us may be excited for what's ahead. But if we're looking for more quiet times ahead, we may not get our wish. Feng Shui Master Roger Lan tells us how we mi...Show More
10) From Silence to Spotlight: Vanessa Hope on Filming Taiwan’s Story in "Invisible Nation"
"Invisible Nation" is a living account of Tsai’s tightrope walk as she balances the hopes and dreams of her nation between the colossal geopolitical forces of the U.S. and China. Invisible Nation capt...Show More