The United States’ Ambassador to China David Perdue reaffirmed U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on Taiwan in a social media post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday, October 5. He cited arms sales to Taiwan during Trump’s term as a response to skepticism.

Hanna and Amanda talk about yet another right wing populist victory amid a recurring global trend, as well as the new lawsuit filed by Jane Doe against the Cornell 7.  Read along: German security agencies face dilemma after victories for far right and far left Germany’s AfD is so extreme it’s putting off other far-right parties How the anti-AfD firewall broke German politics What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation

Welcome to Session 0 of our Geek Out! anniversary special!  In this episode, Amanda Stephens, Tomasz Koper, Tristan Hilderbrand, and Hanna Bilinski build their characters and learn the game mechanics of Kids on Bikes!

Join me for today's episode, where I will answer our listeners' questions and respond to feedback and inquiries about calendars. After listening, you will learn how many schools are in Taiwan and what is on our listeners' minds. And please, if you have a moment!   We invite you to complete this survey to help us better understand how you use our website and what you think of it. As a token of our appreciation, you will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw by providing your contact information at the end of the survey. A wonderful selection of gifts awaits! The survey goes until October 18! https://2026survey.rti.org.tw/en/ 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 English@rti.org.tw. You can also reach us on social media: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram at @Rtienglish.

Have you ever felt like finding your purpose can feel a little like searching for hidden treasure?  In Part One of Real Talks: Unmapped, Formosa Dream Chasers host Mary Anne Sioco and guest host Patty Pi began exploring a question that can in itself inspire hope, anxiety, or sometimes both. The question being “What is my purpose?” They discussed the pressure to have life figured out, the temptation to compare our private uncertainty with other people’s public confidence, and whether purpose might be rooted in our values rather than a particular career or title. If you missed that conversation, listen to Part One to meet Patty, discover the "Feel, Discuss, and Commit" framework behind the series, and hear where this journey began. In Part Two, the conversation moves from the question of purpose to the realities that can make pursuing it difficult. What happens when work becomes a matter of survival? Can we still find meaning in a job we do not love? And how do responsibil...

In this edition of Cinematic Motif, we talk about the Venice-premiered thriller Primetime, exploring its ethical controversies and its vintage aesthetic inspired by TV programs from the 2000s. Join us as we discuss the big question: How far could journalism go? Find Wanson on Instagram (@wansonscafe) and YouTube (阿善Café/Wanson's Café) Warning: This episode touches on issues related to child sexual exploitation.

Is coral plant or animal? Taiwan's coral reef communities make up one-third of the world's variety of species. Of the 700 species of stony corals on the planet, 250 can be found along the nation's coast. 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. 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!

Join Joey as he brings to Rti his syndicated show Asia Pop 40. The chart tallies streaming numbers from iTunes and Spotify across Asia. For some of the most listened-to pop music hits on this continent, check out "Asia's Own Chart" show, Asia Pop 40. For the full chart, visit www.asiapop40.com Contact the show at: info@asiapop40.com