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From Sweden to Taiwan: A Flutist’s Journey
Originally broadcast June 9, 2025: Anders Norell is noted for serenading Taiwan audiences with the musical magic his flute brings. Norell has made his mark as the principal flute with the National Sy…
Published on 5 hours ago
Lynne Sneddon
It should be a given that all animals, regardless of what their natural habitats are, feel pain. Gothenburg University Professor Lynne Sneddon, who is in Taiwan for the Asia for Animals Conference, h…
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
Former Mayor, Minister, and Representative to the U.S. Jason Hu (胡志強) On A Life Well-Lived
He is one of Taiwan's most successful career public servants. Jason Hu (胡志強) has served across most levels of executive government and has the knowledge and wisdom to show for it. He shares stories f…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
TFAI's Iris Du on Keeping Taiwan's Film History Alive
Archive film isn't for everyone -- but for film buffs who are interested in Taiwan's film history, there is the Taiwan Film and Audio Visual Institute, which owns the most extensive collection of old…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Talking Tea with Te Company's Elena Liao
What does it take to turn a passion into a business? Te Company founder Elena Liao talks about how she took a passing interest in tea into a thriving tea boutique serving up teas and pastries, locate…
Published on 1 month ago
Former AmCham head Rob Parker Recalls ICRT's Early Days
In late 1978, Taiwan faced one of its most impactful challenges, when Washington announced plans to switch recognition to Beijing. Fears rose over Taiwan potentially losing one of its strongest allie…
Published on 1 month ago
Chthonic's Freddy Lim talks about an unexpected source of inspiration
Former legislator and death metal rocker Freddy Lim can draw on many experiences as inspiration for his music, though nothing prepared him for the discovery which led to the composition of his latest…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Singer Chynna Lewis Shares Her Voyage of Self Discovery
What does it take to go solo as a Pop/R&B singer and songwriter in Canada? Canadian-Taiwanese artist Chynna (pronounced "China") shares the joys and the challenges she encountered on journey as an As…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Naomi Fink Helps Make Sense of the NT Dollar's Gyrations
Under normal circumstances, many of us don't think too much about the value of the NT Dollar -- unless we're traveling that is. But that changed at the beginning of May when the value of our currency…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Respond to Changing US Educational Policy: A Global Expert Weighs In
The Trump administration has backed down on an earlier, hardline attitude towards the visa status of certain international students, even though it is still cracking down on America's top universitie…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago