Legislator Kao Chin Su-mei’s (高金素梅) aide Chang Chun-chieh (張俊傑), who is implicated in a corruption and Chinese espionage case, allegedly jumped bail and went into hiding in September. Media reports indicate that Chang may have illegally fled Taiwan by sea last week.

This week, Amanda and Hanna are tackling the two nail-biters that were the elections in Brazil and Israel, and what the results may mean going forward. Then we have an interview with Independence Resilience Observer Tom Wilson on the results of an Alpha Geo survey that put Taipei at the bottom of international climate resilience, and what the idea of “resilience” in climate, defense, or anything else, even means to the people and cities that try to put it into practice. Read along with us: Brazil's elections: 1. Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself the ‘leader of Brazil’ after fleeing to Miami (Tiago Rogero and Joseph Contreras, The Guardian), 2. Lula wins fourth term in dramatic Brazil election comeback (Ione Wells and Hafsa Khalil, The BBC) Israel's elections: 1. No clear winner in Israel election with nearly 90 percent of votes counted (Al Jazeera staff and Anadolu, Al Jazeera), 2. Coalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of majorit...

In this final episode of Geek Out!'s anniversary playthrough of Kids on Bikes, Rti's very own Tomasz, Hanna, Tristan, and Amanda solve the mystery.  Or do they?

What happens when a simple question “What brings you joy?” is not so simple to answer? In Part One, Mary Anne and Patty compared their striving styles assessment results, discovering where their perspectives overlap, where they differ, and what those results may reveal about the things that motivate them. Now, their conversation moves from understanding who they are to considering what makes life feel more meaningful and enjoyable. Following the Real Talk: Unmapped framework of Feel, Discuss, and Commit, they explore joy in their presonal relationships and whether it is something we naturally recognize or something we need to make room for more intentionally. Tune in for an honest and thoughtful conversation that may leave you looking at the sources of joy in your own life a little differently. If you missed Part One, listen to it first to hear the discussion that set this next conversation in motion...and to get to know Mary Anne and Patty a little better along the way.

Hanna talks documentaries, starting with one of arguably the best American documentaries ever made.

Today, I have a fantastic singer-songwriter from Thailand in the studio! Join us as Matthew shares his experiences at Taiwan's songwriting camp and discusses how his musical roots sparked his journey. He will also talk about his influences and the invaluable experiences he gained while being a part of the band Rocketman, which helped him in his solo career. Plus, we'll listen to excerpts from the band's songs and explore his current singles. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some uplifting tunes from Thailand! Mut Matthew is a Thai indie pop singer-songwriter known for his emotionally driven songwriting, soulful vocals, and uplifting live performances. His music blends indie and alternative pop, flowing from funky, playful tracks to deeply emotional ballads. Through vibrant performances, he creates music that resonates with audiences across cultures. Since launching his solo project in 2024, Matthew has built momentum through showcase performances, festival appearances, and grow...