Taiwan experiences approximately 2.8 million cyberattacks each day, according to National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Lin Fei-fan (林飛帆). He presented this information at the 25th Berlin Security Conference, emphasizing that the island's experience in defending against hybrid threats is increasingly recognized by European partners.

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...

Amanda just made Michelle watch a bunch of horror movies, as she does every year for Fall Freakout on Tales of Our Time!  She's in the studio (with Jared who is generally dragged into whatever passion project is happening) to chat about their fantastic time!

Are you a fan of music? If you are a long-time listener of Fil Leskovsky’s show “Taiwan Grooves” on Rti, perhaps you already know a lot about the musical world! This week, we’ll learn a few words for musical instruments in Tâi-gí. Whether you are joining a band or simply appreciating the music festivals across Taiwan, these are very useful terms to be used all the time.  ●Words to know: 1. 音樂 im-ga̍k (m.) music 2. gì-tà (n.) guitar 3. 鑼鼓 lô-kóo (n.) percussion instruments (gong and drum) 4. 鋼琴 kǹg-khîm (n.) piano 5. bai-óo-lín (n.) violin 6. 樂團 ga̍k-thuân (n.) band ●Idiom of the week: 漚戲拖棚 àu-hì-thua-pênn (Dragging a theatrical performance on for too long.)

In this edition, Wanson sits down with filmmaker and producer Albert Tholen, one half of the artist duo Zakkubalan, which he co-founded with Neo Sora, son of the late musician Ryuichi Sakamoto. They discuss the Taipei Fine Arts Museum exhibition "Ryuichi Sakamoto | seeing sound, hearing time," specifically focusing on Zakkubalan's featured installation, "async volume." Beyond visual arts, they also talk about the process of documenting Sakamoto's life and work, the art of filmmaking, and the concert film "Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus." The exhibition "Ryuichi Sakamoto | seeing sound, hearing time" runs from October 31, 2026 to March 14, 2027. Visitors are required to reserve tickets online in advance. Find Wanson on Instagram (@wansonscafe) and YouTube (阿善Café/Wanson's Café)

Xiaoliuqiu is Taiwan’s only offshore coral reef island. Which of the following is true about it?   a) You can be imprisoned for up to one year for touching a sea turtle on Xiaoliuqiu   b) Xiaoliuqiu is a tourist paradise known for its attractions allowing tourists to interact with sea turtles Keep listening to find out. 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. Beyond news out of Xiaoliuqiu, animal welfare advocates have sent 12,000 petitions to the Central Election Commission, seeking to hold a referendum on banning metal snares used to catch wild boars. 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!

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...