On the conditional exemption of National Health Insurance (NHI) premiums for people aged 65 and older, Health Minister Shih Chung-liang (石崇良) on Wednesday pointed out two major problems with the amendment of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act recently passed by opposition parties. 

Hanna and Amanda talk about a software vulnerability better exploited by machine than man and the ramifications thereof. They also discuss the venomous governer's race in Ohio between Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton, which might be getting a bit out of hand. Read along: Hacking attempts rise after flaws found in program affecting 70% of websites PHP2Shell: AI uncovers critical RCE vulnerabilities affecting 70% of the Internet Ohio governor’s race takes ugly turn with viral video featuring Acton’s mother Ohio Governor Race Shifts in Amy Acton’s Favor Following Attack Ad

Tune in to today's episode, where I will continue reading out emails about monitor certificates, compliments, questions, and there is a special one at the end!  If you would like to contact us and have your message read on air, please send a letter to P.O. BOX 123, 199 Taipei, Taiwan, or email us at rti@rti.org.tw. You can also reach us on social media: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram at @Rtienglish.

What do a "personality" test, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and a simple act of sharing food reveal about what brings us joy? In this session of Real Talk: Unmapped, Mary Anne Sioco and guest host Patty Pi compare their striving-styles test results...and discover that the way others see us may be very different from how we see ourselves. As they unpack a few surprising similarities and contradictions, the conversation offers listeners a chance to get to know Mary Anne and Patty a little better - from what motivates them to how they approach opportunities, relationships, and everyday life. But can a test really explain who we are? And do the things we work hardest for necessarily make us happy? Tune in as Mary Anne and Patty follow these questions toward a candid conversation about joy—and where we might find it when we pay closer attention.

Okay, I have to do ONE Halloween episode. It just doesn't feel right not to.

Which of the following is not real:  A) Climbing fish  B) Tofu cat litter  C) Bone-eating birds  D) None of the above. They’re all real. The answer is D. Formosa Fauna is back this week to entertainingly educate you about animals both in Taiwan and abroad! Spend the next 20 minutes listening to this episode and feeding your noggin with fun facts about the animal kingdom so you can become smarter than all of your friends. A fish known for its ability to survive on land could be making a comeback in Kinmen, pom pom crabs that look like tiny underwater cheerleaders carry anemones around and refuse to put them down, and bearded vultures with a main diet of bones. Want to share your own story and have it read on air? Send your story (photos welcome) to tristan@rti.org.tw! See you every week for Formosa Fauna Fridays!

Hello, and welcome back to interviewing Feng E, the man reinventing ukulele playing by bringing rhythm, melody, and soloing together. Last week, we talked about his past and how a series of events led to the creation of his band, Resonance Effect! Today’s focus will be on the band’s upcoming EP, balancing different roles in the band, and his creative process for composing songs. We will also discuss the need to adapt to changing social media trends and hear some songs and the stories behind them. So once again, please welcome Feng E to the studio.  Teenage Taiwanese phenomenon Feng E first stunned the world at just ten years old when his breathtaking ukulele performance of Tommy Emmanuel’s version of Classical Gas went viral. Seemingly overnight, the prodigy found himself on The Ellen DeGeneres Show—twice—then captivating audiences on both Asia’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent. Since then, Feng E has transformed from a viral sensation into one of the most exci...