Drag artist Elja Heights talks with ICRT's Ryan Drillsma about what it's like to be a drag queen in Taipei, where the art form of drag has seen a surge of popularity in recent years, meaning shows are held across the island every weekend. 
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Life's a Drag with Elja Heights

Taiwan is patchwork quilt of diverse, motiving personalities. Here, we have politicians who make history, entrepreneurs whose innovations help keep the global economy afloat, and artists who explore creativity in fascinating, inspiring ways. Taiwan Talk shows its listeners the unique perspectives of Taiwan all over the world. From those at home, those abroad, and those who’ve chosen to make this island their home. 

Taiwan Talk airs on ICRT FM100 at 8am, and in the evening in the 6pm news hour. 

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It's one thing to go to music school -- another to go from there and open a chain of bubble tea shops and cafes. Kai Yun Cheng has done just that with Home Taste Jia and reveals what he wants to do next. Hosted by Hope Ngo. 
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Classical musician Kai Yun Cheng shakes up Northern Germany's beverage scene

Swapping life in the c-suite for life in a boat isn't a decision many people might make, but it's a move that helped finance executive Leo Seewald learn more about life as a local fisherman. He joins Taiwan Talk to talk about his goal of visiting all of Taiwan's fishing harbors. Hosted by Hope Ngo. 
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Exploring Taiwan's Waters with TV's Happy Fisherman, Leo Seewald

Leaving family and friends to live Taiwan is a given for expats and travelers here, as is getting homesick. But what is being here like when home is Ukraine, and loved ones are exposed to fighting on the front lines? Analyst Mariia Makarovych talks about her life in Taiwan today, what she left behind, and what she will take back with her to Ukraine when she returns there. Hosted by Hope Ngo. 
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Away from Ukraine's Front Lines: Mariia Makarovych

Pie fans in the know rave about iMomi Pies, although they probably know little about Sandy and Gary Edmonds -- the Christian missionary and his wife who started it all. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo. 
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The (untold) story of Taiwan's iconic iMomi Pies

German director Stefan Kaegi likens the production of his play "This is not an Embassy (Made in Taiwan)" to a diplomatic process -- one involving constant negotiation between different protagonists. He speaks to I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo about what inspired him to write the play, and how he chose to go about telling the story of a country he has not really lived in for an extended period of time, but which he has learned to love. 
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Life's a Drag with Elja Heights

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