This week, we're covering allegations of Elon Musk's drug use and his public break up with Donald Trump, what happened to the crew of the Madleen, and what's going on (at least at time of recording) in LA. What a week!   Read along with us: All about Elon Musk: 1. On the Campaign Trail, Elon Musk Juggled Drugs and Family Drama // (Kirsten Grind, and Megan Twohey, New York Times), 2. How Bitter Trump-Musk feud escalated– and what happens next (Anthony Zurcher, BBC), 3. Trump: Reconciliation with Musk a possibility, not a priority (Alex Gangitano, The Hill) The Madleen Activist ship and following reception: 1. Israeli forces seize Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg (Crispian Balmer and Rami Amichay, Reuters), 2. Gaza: Aid trucks still waiting for Israeli green light inside enclave (Daniel Johnson, UN News), 3. Four Deported, Eight Detained – Israel Holds 'Madleen' Group Illegally (FFC Media Team, Freedom Flotilla Coalition) The escalating situation in Los Angeles: 1....

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Fil as he reflects more deeply on his seven-day silent meditation retreat. He shares the challenges of the first few days, the emotional memories that surfaced, and how silence amplifies both discomfort and insight. We talk about how the absence of conversation leads to a deeper awareness of other people’s presence, and how returning to the busy city can feel like sensory overload.

A reception report in a letter form, compliments via emails and more! 

Listen to Kay's dance to entrepreneur journey that has taken her from Taiwan to New Zealand, Australia, Germany, the USA, and back to Taiwan! 

This week, I'm interviewing guest Cole Jones about the Madeline Miller's retelling "Song of Achilles". We talk about how Miller's writing breathes life, romance, and deep care into this truly epic love story. As well as how much it means to see queer romance given the same weight, and treatment as straight romantic tales.

National Taiwan University (NTU) ranks as the 63rd university in the world, according to the U.K. higher education analyst organization Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The 2026 rankings, released this Thursday, detail an overall score of 78.9 for the institution, tying it with the City University of Hong Kong.

Welcome to Formosa Dream Chasers — a show where we celebrate the journeys of people turning their dreams into reality. But it is important to remember that none of that would be possible without a society where ideas can be freely shared and truth can be told.  In this special episode, we explore how threats to press freedom and rising disinformation aren’t just political issues — they corrode the space where dreams live and silence real voices. When truth is under siege, so is our ability to dream, to speak, and to create. Join us as we look into the frontlines of a new kind of conflict - what happens when the ability to access trustworthy news is under siege, when facts are manipulated, and dialogue breaks down. Welcome to a special Formosa Dream Chasers episode called Truth Under Siege.

Which marine animal or fish has the biggest brain-to-body ratio? Manta rays, bettas, or great white sharks? 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:  – Green sea turtle hatchlings in Kenting National Park  – Organisms change and construct the world around them  – The fish that weighs 3 tons  – Why dogs are afraid of vacuum cleaners  – Scientist of the day Want to share your own story and have it read on air? Send your story (photos welcome) to tristan@rti.org.tw! See you every week for Formosa Fauna Fridays!