President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) delivered his third National Day address since taking office at a rally held in front of the Presidential Office on Saturday, October 10. In the speech, titled Taiwan’s Future: A City upon a Hill, the Salt and Light of the World, Lai stated that despite facing war and authoritarian expansion, Taiwan will uphold peace as its mission, serving as a reliable and stabilizing force in the international community.

Hanna and Amanda talk about the biggest news story in Taiwan as of late - the 34-year-old real estate agent arrested in America for allegedly acting as an unregistered agent for China and spying on Taiwan's president's son. We also get a pulse check on the political situation in France, which is shaping up to be another big moment in Gen Z protest movements. Read along with us: Experts say China spying case ‘tip of iceberg’ of Beijing’s transnational repression FBI Agents arrest alleged Chinese agent for spying on President Lai’s son Student protests may sway France’s 2027 election France's school protests: What lies behind the anger Massive demonstrations. Injured teenagers. French students say they’re just getting started. For France’s Resurgent Far Left, Student Protests Are an Opening and a Threat

Welcome to Geek Out!'s yearly anniversary special!  This year, follow Tomasz, Hanna, Tristan, and Amanda as they play A-Pang, Mei-fen, Jennifer, and Lily in Kids on Bikes!  Let's get started with episode 1!

What happens after you have followed the clues, questioned familiar ideas, and begun to see purpose differently? In the final part of this Real Talk: Unmapped conversation, Mary Anne turns from reflection to action. The focus shifts to "Commit"—the last stage of the "Feel, Discuss, Commit" framework—and what it means to move forward when you still do not have every answer. This is not about making a dramatic life change or locking yourself into one path. It is about learning to recognize what draws you forward, testing what feels meaningful, and taking a step small enough to begin...even when uncertainty and resistance appear. If Parts One and Two helped open up the question of purpose, Part Three asks: "What will you do with what you have discovered?" Tune in to find out how one small commitment could help you begin navigating the path ahead.

What would you do if you knew that you had throat cancer? In this edition of Cinematic Motif, we explore the French film Nino and break down how its "flâner" elements contribute to the director's heartwarming portrayal of a young man finding his next step. Find Wanson on Instagram (@wansonscafe) and YouTube (阿善Café/Wanson's Café)

How do you think researchers tell whale sharks apart?  A) Echolocation frequencies  B) 24/7 monitoring  C) Spots on their bodies A report of suspected coral harvesting has prompted an investigation at a popular diving site in Kenting National Park after a diving instructor said he saw another diver collecting coral underwater. Another beluga whale has died after being transferred from a closed Canadian marine park to a U.S. aquarium this summer, marking the third death among the 10 belugas relocated to Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. Iceland’s government plans to introduce legislation in February that would permanently end commercial whaling, potentially leaving Norway and Japan as the world’s only countries still allowing the practice. 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 smart...

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