Former Pentagon official Randall G. Schriver said Wednesday that frequent meetings between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) have helped maintain stability in U.S.-China relations. Still, he argued that a pending US$14 billion arms sale to Taiwan serves U.S. interests and should move forward. 

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

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?

The Taipei LGBTQ+ Pride parade is coming back this weekend. The parade this year will start and end at Taipei City Hall Plaza on Saturday, October 31. This week, we’ll learn a few words about LGBTQ+ in Tâi-gí.  ●Words to know: 1. 同性戀 tông-sìng-luân (n.) homosexual 2. 雙性戀 siang-sìng-luân (n.) bisexual 3. 迒性別 hānn-sìng-pia̍t (n.) transgender 4. 多元性別 to-guân sìng-pia̍t (adj.) sexual and gender diversity 5. 性別認同 sìng-pia̍t jīn-tông (phr.) gender identity 6. 同性婚姻 tông-sìng hun-in (n.) same sex marriage

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.

Which of the following is true:  A) A shark is stuck in a canal in South Korea  B) New York City passes a law to end horse-drawn carriages  C) Taiwan search and rescue dogs place at the world championships  D) All of the above 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. Is Halloween dangerous for black cats? There may be myths behind why, but the shelters do have a good reason for hitting pause on black cat adoption for the month of October. 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...