Noise annoys
We talk crude oil from Chad, a China-produced talk show from Taiwan, a new passport and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Dec 04, 2020•50 min
Taiwan This Week
Keeping abreast of Taiwan news has never been easier, nor more informative. Every week, the ICRT news team from around the island takes a look back at the important stories that affected Taiwan. From Taipei all the way down to Pingdong, and even far beyond. Friday nights at around 8:20, tune into ICRT FM 100 for Taiwan This Week.
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Episodes
An arrival, a no show and inflatable pigs
We talk a hush-hush secret visit, a focus on ractopamine at the autumn struggle protest, suspended MRT trial runs and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Nov 27, 2020•41 min
A controversial broadcast ruling
We talk the possible end of a cable news channel, economic talks, trade pacts and stubborn independence advocates. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Nov 20, 2020•39 min
A Biden White House and Taiwan
We talk US-Taiwan ties under Joe Biden, the resumed World Health Assembly, coronavirus vaccines, and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Nov 13, 2020•45 min
Taiwan's take on the US election
We talk how Taiwan viewed America's election, a meeting of senior national security officials, a lawsuit aimed at stopping planned electronic ID cards and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Nov 06, 2020•45 min
A controversial NCC meeting
We talk CTi TV's broadcast license review, a warning to local governments in regards their ractopamine bans, a dark bookstore and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Oct 30, 2020•47 min
ICRT Asia-Pacific Youth Association US election roundtable special
Recorded at the National Taiwan University's GIS Convention Center, and jointly organized by the Asia-Pacific Youth Association and ICRT, this special show features regular ICRT commentator Ross Feingold, Albert Chiu, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Taichung's Donghai University and National Taiwan University Professor of Political Science Huang Min-hua -- who discuss the ramifications for Taiwan be it a Donald Trump re-election or a Joe Biden White House for the next four years. ...
Oct 29, 2020•49 min
A fight over a 'false national flag' in Fiji
We talk how a birthday cake caused a commotion, allegations of espionage, a planned speedy train line to Yilan and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Oct 23, 2020•45 min
Cross-strait shenanigans
We talk some big arms deals, some seemingly forced confessions, a name issue, a plastic packaging problem and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Oct 16, 2020•43 min
Addressing unwanted incursions
We talk protection of Taiwan's airspace, support for the island's inclusion in United Nations affiliated organizations, a new food safety referendum and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Sep 25, 2020•46 min
High hopes for Taiwan-US ties
We talk another high level visit and and equally high level luncheon, a sudden no-go for the KMT, ruffled cross-strait feathers, talk of banning motorcycles and scooters from sidewalks and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Sep 18, 2020•41 min
Not "Made in Taiwan"
We talk dodgy face masks, US-Taiwan trade, a KMT delegation heading to China to attend a forum, local government leadership ratings and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Sep 11, 2020•44 min
A porky problem
We talk plans to lift the US pork product import ban, Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil's visit, a new passport cover design and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Sep 04, 2020•43 min
A back and forth about cross-strait ties
We talk a near week-long verbal war of words, a visit by some Czech friends, a coronavirus antibody test report and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Aug 28, 2020•41 min
Controversial coronavirus testing
We talk the results of the Kaohsiung mayoral by-election, the significance of the use of the word Taiwan, action against Chinese over-the-top service providers and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Aug 21, 2020•43 min
A 'breakthrough' visit?
We talk Alex Azar's trip to Taiwan, tomorrow's Kaohsiung mayoral by-election, a delay in e-IDs and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Aug 14, 2020•43 min
A cross-party bribery scandal
We talk alleged kickbacks to lawmakers, a special visitor from Washington, the first TPP party congress, dangerous heavy metals and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Aug 07, 2020•41 min
Remembering a former head of state
We talk the death of former president Lee Teng-hui, fresh coronavirus concerns, a soaring stock market, trend setting octogenarian laundry owners and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jul 31, 2020•44 min
Citizen judges get the nod
We talk a "joint trial, joint verdict" mechanism, a national party congress, a motion for a sister city agreement and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jul 24, 2020•40 min
From bombs to balls
We talk stimulus vouchers, a military exercise, an "unacceptable" omission of the ROC flag, baseball and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jul 17, 2020•42 min
Mulling counter measures
We talk response measures for a security law, Control and Examination Yuan nominee reviews, talk of a visit by the Dalai Lama and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jul 10, 2020•41 min
Regrets and concerns over Hong Kong
We talk reactions to Beijing's national security law for Hong Kong, the expulsion of two Chinese journalists, a newborn giant panda and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jul 03, 2020•39 min
From open borders to closed door comments
We talk the latest coronavirus news, allegations Donald Trump was 'dyspeptic about Taiwan,' fresh pork product exports and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jun 19, 2020•44 min
A mayor recalled
We talk the outcome of Kaohsiung's recall vote, Czech government officials plans to visit Taiwan, the Diaoyutais and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jun 19, 2020•43 min
Make or break time for the Kaohsiung mayor
We talk a recall vote, triple stimulus vouchers, immigration issues and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jun 11, 2020•47 min
Relaxing the virus guidelines
We talk confirmation of the pending relaxation of some coronavirus guidelines, plans to grant asylum to Hong Kong citizens and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Jun 01, 2020•43 min
A scaled-down virus prevention inauguration
We talk President Tsai Ing-wen's inaugural address, a new Cabinet, an apology by Han Kuo-yu and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
May 22, 2020•41 min
From coronavirus to cricket
We talk coronavirus, 'epidemic prevention tours,' a new ambassador to Paraguay, support for higher electricity rates and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
May 15, 2020•42 min
High ranking US calls for Taiwan's WHA invitation
We talk coronavirus, a recall, laws regarding mentally ill offenders, fans now being allowed to attend baseball games and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
May 08, 2020•37 min
A cluster infection from the high seas
We talk the Panshsih incident, coronavirus and the tech sector, a proposal for a bubble tea passport cover design and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Apr 24, 2020•43 min
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