New stamp designs are in the works to commemorate three of Taiwan’s baseball teams winning international tournaments this year, including the Little League World Series, Junior League Baseball World Series, and BFA U15 Asian Baseball Championship.

On July 26 and August 23, Taiwanese voters faced a stark choice: recall 32 opposition lawmakers—or keep them. Voters chose to keep them, dealing a surprise blow to recall organizers and resetting the island’s political calculus for the next three years. What do these results say about Taiwan’s democracy, its security debates, and the risks of turning recalls into a partisan weapon? In this episode, political reporter Josh Hoang-Wilkes unpacks what actually happened, why it surprised so many, and what it means for Taiwan’s politics in 2026 and beyond

Guess who's back, back again!  Emma has returned to tell us all about her life after RTI!  Listen to where she's been and where she's headed!

In the final episode of Oh, I didn't know that, we continue to explore the critical situation of the Taiwanese white dolphin, a unique subspecies facing imminent extinction. Through insights from John Wang (王愈超), the leading expert who has been researching these dolphins for many years, this episode touches on the various threats these dolphins face, including habitat loss, pollution, and the impact of human activities, and also what can be done to help the dolphin population. 

Welcome to Status Update! I am once again joined by David and Thao, who will share about their life in Taiwan and help me read some of the letters and emails from our listeners.  If you want to contact us and have your message read on air, you can send a letter to P.O. BOX 123 199 Taipei, Taiwan English@rti.org.tw or reach us on social media, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, @Rtienglish 

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For September, we're talking about different books we think you should know about as summer turns to fall! In this episode, we speak to Rti host and author Aurélien Rossanino about his book "80 mots de Taiwan", or Taiwan in 80 Words. Part of a larger project to sum up different countries in just 80 words, Aurélien speaks to us about how he went about choosing words which best represented "Taiwan", the surprising ways the book incorporates fiction and anecdote, and the different ways that he worked to make the book more than just a read.  (Hint-- there's a playlist to listen to as you read!)

In this episode, we explore the journey of Wenwen, an artist who evolved from studying illustration to creating music. We discuss early inspirations and the transition from illustration to music, highlighting the influence of both Taiwanese and English artists. The episode also covers Wenwen's transformative experience studying in New York and how it shaped her artistic and musical perspectives. We delve into her creative process—from writing songs in her bedroom to producing demos with Logic Pro. Additionally, we examine her path to signing with a record label, the challenges she faced, and the crucial support from her family during this pivotal time. Wenwen is an artist and singer-songwriter from Taichung, Taiwan. She is passionate about integrating her ideas into the work she creates, such as making books and writing songs. In June 2025, she released her first EP, Wa kah i li, which is written in both Taiwanese and English. Wenwen writes about her personal experiences and r...