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In today's episode of Oh, I Didn't Know That, we have the final episode of Carrie Kellenberger's interview, where we discuss her health advocacy work here in Taiwan. 

Dear listeners, In today's Status Update, we will explore the exciting quiz that the Pariwar Bandhu SWL Club has prepared for its members. The quiz will ask how many languages of Rti provide newsletter updates via letter. Additionally, we will discuss the new web design and its functions—yes, you heard that right, we will cover it twice! Following that, we have an email from Mr. Holder, who will share his thoughts on the website and provide us with an update on how his summer is progressing. Stay tuned!

The Reader _180825_Arif_Innais Program Introduction Arif met Innais I met Arif (Dirlik) in Chinese University during his re-visit some years in the late 80s. He’d a short sting at CU I believed, because he provided mentorship to some brilliant CU students during those years, one of the gang became the CEO of an international NGO on the environmental front. The Social Movements Resources Centre under the Federation of Student Unions of Hong Kong Universities invited Arif to a talk on globalization, which was the topic at the time. Featured here are excerpts from the recording of his talk. I’d dreamt up this piece of sonic montage where Arif met up with Innais (Xenakis) somewhere up there, and replying to Arif’s logistics of theoretic tatoos, Innais swamped him up with his seemingly impromptu creations of String Quartet juxtapositions. So it gave birth to this dialogue of two beautiful souls who died more than two decades apart. Sometimes in life, logics and poetics col...

Michelle is feeling unusually nostalgic!  Come along for a ride into her past!

Wanson is back from his 7-month leave! This week, he shares stories of his life in Paris and the vibrant cinematic culture that the city has to offer. Additionally, he is joined by Allen, who stayed in the Netherlands last year, to discuss the European cinema landscape in general. If you would like to share your feedback, please send your words or voice notes to: [email protected] You can also find Wanson on Instagram (@wansonscafe) and YouTube (阿善Café/Wanson's Café)

Dreams take on many shapes and forms, and today’s conversation with Fr. Joyalito “Joy” Tajonera is a perfect example of that.  Fr. Joy is a Filipino-American Catholic priest whose journey has taken him from the Philippines to the heart of Taiwan’s migrant communities. With warmth and a deep sense of purpose, Fr. Joy shares how his early life and spiritual calling led him to devote his ministry to serving others. From his childhood roots to the moment he first felt called to the priesthood, you’ll hear the story of a man whose dream is not just his own, but one that uplifts and connects countless lives.  Listen in as we trace the remarkable path of a man whose dream is about building bridges and nurturing humanity.

Resembling a tiny volcano, meet the limpet. Limpet teeth, according to the BBC, consist of the strongest biological material ever tested. Yes, that makes them significantly stronger than human teeth and even shark teeth. 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. On today's menu for your mind to feast on:  – Why birds don’t lay more eggs when they certainly could  – Banded bullfrogs disturbing residents in Taiwan  – Limpets  – Chimp-loving woman lands herself in prison The Asia for Animals (AfA) Conference will happen right here in Taiwan from August 25-29, 2025. It is the largest gathering of animal protection organizations in Taiwan. With speakers, panels, and workshops, notable figures from across the world will gather to spread and share kno...