In this podcast episode, Tuhi Martukaw, an Indigenous policy advocate, journalist, community organizer talks about what it means to be Indigenous, what reconciliation and activism look like today, as well as the communities’ complicated relationship with Taiwan politics and Taiwanese settlers.
Read MoreIt has been more than half a year since a Facebook post referencing the Netflix drama Wave Makers sparked a wave of #MeToo revelations across Taiwanese society. In this episode, we trace the origins of the movement, what has happened since, and where things stand going forward with guests Darice Chang and Rita Jhang. Alongside host Solarina Ho, they also share their insights and perspectives on the attitudes and conflicts over #MeToo issues,feminism, the challenges that arise when competing concerns get in the way, and the intersection of #MeToo with the upcoming Taiwan election.
Read MoreIf you love conversations about food, check out this Episode of NüVoices. ! I had the pleasure of meeting Clarissa Wei and Ivy Chen in Taipei this past summer to talk about their new book, Made in Taiwan: Recipes and Stories from the Island Nation. The episode is packed with behind-the-scenes tidbits. We discuss how food fits into conversations around identity, culinary misconceptions, Indigenous and Hakka influences, and how she and Ivy designed their recipes. We also talk about the contrast between Western coverage of cross-straight tensions and the local mood and mindset. Made in Taiwan is both timeless and a reflection of the times.
Read MoreAuthor Abigail Hing Wen discusses her NYT best selling YA novel, Loveboat, Taipei and its film adaptation Love in Taipei, based on the Taiwan summer study tour that started more than half a century ago. I had the pleasure of speaking with her, where we chatted about the crazy escapades, her own experiences with the program, how her book and the film came together, and what it's like telling this story to a new generation of diaspora youth.
Read MoreI speak with veteran food journalist Clarissa Wei in this episode of the NüVoices podcast. Now based in Taipei as a freelancer, Clarissa’s forthcoming book, Made in Taiwan: Recipes From The Island Nation, is expected for release in 2023. In this episode, Clarissa talks about how she first got into food journalism, finding stories while backpacking in China, and her passion for elevating Taiwanese stories for international audiences.
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