Reporter's Notebook

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What’s it really like to report from the field? In Reporter’s Notebook, TaiwanPlus journalists share the untold stories behind their reports—from surprising encounters to moments that didn’t make it to air. It’s a candid look at the reporting process and the voices bringing Taiwan’s stories to life. Catch new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  1. 2 天前

    What Retirement Means for Dolphins Raised in Pools

    As Taiwan prepares to phase out dolphin performances by 2026, a TaiwanPlus report examines what happens to captive dolphins after the shows end. The discussion explores animal welfare, captivity limits, conservation education, and the emotional challenges of reporting on animals that cannot return to the wild. Watch Sandy’s report: Taiwan's Dolphin Performances To End in 2026 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    14 分鐘

  2. 6 天前

    Why is Taiwan’s Economy Splitting in Two?

    Joey Chou speaks with TaiwanPlus Tech and Business Desk reporter Ai Chi about a new World Inequality Report that places Taiwan among the world’s most unequal developed economies. Watch Ai’s report: Taiwan’s Top 10% Earn Nearly 50% of Income, Hold 60% of Wealth -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    13 分鐘

  3. 2025/12/26

    Taiwan’s Gelato That Makes the Italians Go “Mama Mia”

    Reporter Sandie Chi tells us about an unlikely culinary success story: a small gelato workshop in Changhua whose creators went on to win the world’s top gelato prize in Italy. Watch Sandy Chi’s report: Team Taiwan Creates World's Best Gelato -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    12 分鐘

  4. 2025/12/22

    The Guardian Deity of Taipei’s Oldest District

    Bryn Thomas talks about the Qingshan King Festival, one of Taipei’s oldest and most distinctive religious traditions. Centered in the Wanhua district—Taipei’s earliest urban settlement—the festival honors the Qingshan King, a tutelary deity believed to protect the neighborhood from illness and misfortune. Watch Bryn Thomas and Zalán Sata’s report: Qingshan King: Centuries-Old Festival Kept Alive in Modern Taipei -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    12 分鐘

  5. 2025/12/19

    Hydrogen Hits the Road in Kaohsiung

    Joey speaks with TaiwanPlus business and tech reporter Ai Chi about Taiwan’s first hydrogen refueling station in Kaohsiung. They explain why the rollout targets buses and heavy trucks, how “blue hydrogen” is produced from natural gas, and why cost, safety, and logistics will determine whether hydrogen can help Taiwan meet its 2050 net-zero goals. Watch Ai’s report: Taiwan's First Hydrogen Refueling Station Opens in Kaohsiung -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    13 分鐘

  6. 2025/12/15

    How a Chinese baseball league crossed the foul line for Taiwanese fans

    Joey sits down with TaiwanPlus local politics and sports reporter Leslie Liao to unpack the “Shanghai Brothers” controversy in China’s new baseball league. They explore fan backlash, plagiarism suspicions, CTBC Brothers’ response and why cross-strait politics inevitably seep into Taiwan’s pro baseball. The conversation ends on Leslie’s own favorite CPBL teams. Watch Leslie Liao’s baseball reports: Shanghai Baseball Team Accused of Plagiarizing Taiwan Ball Club Logo Taiwanese Baseball Players Commit to New Chinese League -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    14 分鐘

  7. 2025/12/12

    Remembering Peng Wan-ru: A legacy of courage and reform

    This episode visits the life and legacy of Peng Wan-ru, the DPP’s first Women’s Affairs director, whose 1996 murder galvanized Taiwan’s modern feminist movement. Joey Chou sits down with reporter Tiffany Wong to trace the events that led to landmark domestic violence and sexual assault laws, examining how advocacy, tragedy and social change reshaped Taiwan’s path toward gender equality. Watch Tiffany Wong’s report: Remembering Peng Wan-ru  -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    13 分鐘

  8. 2025/12/08

    Why Taiwan’s Science Parks Matter — and Why the US Wants Them

    In this episode of Reporter’s Notebook, Joey Chou talks with TaiwanPlus tech and economics reporter Chris Gorin about one of Taiwan’s biggest policy debates of the year: tariffs and the emerging “Taiwan model” for US trade negotiations. Chris breaks down what the government actually means by this new term — from private-sector–led projects to industrial clusters and talent training — and why Taiwan’s science-park ecosystem is so hard to replicate abroad. The two also unpack how to communicate complex economic ideas to a general audience, and where AI and semiconductor coverage is headed next. Watch Chris’s pieces about the ‘Taiwan Model’: Taiwan Offers ‘Taiwan Model’ to US for Lower Tariffs Analysis: The 'Taiwan Model' for US Trade Negotiations -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

    14 分鐘
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簡介

What’s it really like to report from the field? In Reporter’s Notebook, TaiwanPlus journalists share the untold stories behind their reports—from surprising encounters to moments that didn’t make it to air. It’s a candid look at the reporting process and the voices bringing Taiwan’s stories to life. Catch new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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    TaiwanPlus News
  • 活躍年代
    2025年 - 2026年
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    33
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
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    © TaiwanPlus News
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