Typhoon Ragasa approached Taiwan’s coast 370 kilometers southeast of Eluanbi at 8 a.m. on Monday heading west-northwest. With peak wind speeds of 58 meters per second near the center and a storm radius of 320 km, it is this year’s most powerful storm.

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A very musical duo joins Michelle in the studio to share their history with, production of, and love for music!  Follow Moe on IG @moodidude and NIO @niofletcher!

Night markets are one of the most important parts of Taiwanese culture!Whether it is a weekday or a weekend evening, people enjoy strolling through these lively spots where so many food stalls and vendors gather. This week, we’ll learn some essential words related to the night market.   ●Words to Know: 1. 踅夜市 se̍h iā-tshī (phr.) to go to the night market 2. 鹹酥雞 kiâm-soo-ke (n.) Taiwanese fried chicken 3. 煙腸 ian-tshiâng (n.) sausage 4. 擔 tànn (n.) a stall 5. 拍珠仔 phah tsu-á (phr.) play pinball   ●Idiom of the week: 三跤步一坎店。Sann kha-pōo tsi̍t khám tiàm. (Every three steps, there’s a small shop.)

Join us for the final episode of David and Thao. In previous episodes, we discussed their life in Taiwan, their university experiences, and compared Vietnam and Taiwan. In this episode, we will also review some letters and emails, and they will share what their remaining time in Taiwan looks like. 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.

David Perez is back on Formosa Dream Chasers! You might remember him from our earlier episode with his brother Ivan, when they shared how a life-changing accident sparked the idea for their Mexican restaurant in Taiwan. But that was just the beginning of David’s story. Beyond running a Mexican food business, David is also an actor and comedian, bringing energy and laughter to audiences here in Taiwan. In this episode, we dive into that journey: how David turned obstacles into opportunities, what it’s like to break into Taiwan’s entertainment scene, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.  Curious about what it's like to work in Taiwan's entertainment industry? Then tune in to find out! By the way, if you missed out on the earlier episode of David and his brother Ivan, you can tune in to it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/the-recipe-for-resilience-transforming-pain-through/id1750621939?i=1000716288406

Have you watched the big blockbuster musical Wicked from last year? Today, we’ll explore this origin story of a so-called wicked witch. Additionally, we’ll see how it addresses identity politics within its almost fairytale-like format. If you would like to share your feedback, please send your words or voice notes to: wanson@rti.org.tw You can also find Wanson on Instagram (@wansonscafe) and YouTube (阿善Café/Wanson's Café)

A petition with over 10,000 signatures wasn't enough to comprehensively ban the wild boar snares in Taiwan. In this episode of Formosa Fauna we sit down with Dr. Chengheng Hu again to understand why Taiwan's Central Election Commission rejected the proposal, how Taiwan One Ecology Colation (TOEC) took the news, and what the coalition is going to do moving forward. Have thoughts on today's episode? Send an email to tristan@rti.org.tw. See you every week for Formosa Fauna Fridays!

Michelle is living La Dolce Vita as you listen!  She'll be back soon, but in the meantime, here's an Italian-inspired playlist!