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.

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.)

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.

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!

Enjoy an episode dedicated to Michelle's 10th wedding anniversary!