Best Lin Chen Podcasts (2025)

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Ames Chen - The Story of an “Accidental” Author of Children’s Books 44:08

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Ames Chen shares with Jackie Hwang her journey of becoming an author of children's books. Beginning with her first book, which highlights the story of foreign domestic workers through a child's eye, she has gained further opportunities to craft children's books that tell the stories of the marginalised in Singapore. Mosaic: Theology & Theologising …

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Connie Chung (Rebroadcast) 1:05:09

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This week’s episode features the trailblazing, legendary journalist: Connie Chung, in conversation about her new memoir, CONNIE. In her book, Chung shares the story of her decades-long career as an Asian woman in the white-male-dominated world of broadcast journalism, when she relentlessly pursued stories and fought hard for scoops. Her hard work –…

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S4E15 Hill's Pet Nutrition Weight Care Program with Shoshana Verton-Shaw RVT and Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe 46:43

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Have that one patient who can't seem to lose weight no matter what you try? This week we have two guests, RVT Shoshana Verton-Shaw and Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe to talk about OVC's new Hill's Pet Nutrition Weight Care Program! The Ontario Veterinary College is launching a holistic referral weight care clinic, encompassing both physical rehabilitation …

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Renée Watson, I See My Light Shining (Rebroadcast) 51:15

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This episode features readings and conversations from an event entitled “I See My Light Shining.” The event was a part of the Elders Project, which is sponsored by Columbia University and features interviews with African Americans from across the country. Here in Portland, acclaimed writer Renée Watson interviewed dozens of Portlanders about their …

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Malcolm Gladwell in Conversation (Rebroadcast) 1:17:48

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This episode features Malcolm Gladwell in conversation about his newest book, Revenge of The Tipping Point. He spoke with Literary Arts executive director Andrew Proctor in front of a live audience in downtown Portland in October 2024. The Tipping Point hit shelves in 2000 and became a true cultural phenomenon, spending a whopping 334 weeks on the …

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National Book Foundation Presents: Awards & Activism 1:00:05

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We have been proud to partner with the National Book Foundation to present conversations featuring National Book Award finalists as part of the annual Literary Arts Portland Book Festival. The 2024 event was on the theme of awards and activism. National Book Foundation executive director Ruth Dickey led a conversation between journalist Robert Samu…

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S4E14 Cancer Biomarkers for Early Detection with Dr. Geoffrey Wood 41:26

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Ever wonder how the tests we perform on patients came to be? Join Dr. Omar Khan and Dr. Geoffrey Wood as they discuss microRNA's and ground-breaking investigation into their use in developing tests for osteosarcoma and hemangiosarcoma in dogs. Dr. Wood is the Assistant Co-Director at the Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation and a board ce…

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Loliro Sani – Pastoring Foreigners in a Foreign Land 50:00

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Rev. Loliro Sani (True Way Presbyterian Church) shares with Justin and Benita the joys, sorrows, opportunities, and challenges of being a pastor far away from home. Mosaic: Theology & Theologising in Asia and beyondBy Singapore Bible College

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M. Gessen 1:15:27

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Every once in a while, a writer arrives in a historic moment who can explain it, even while it is still actually occurring. M. Gessen is one of these writers. They are a part of the lineage of other incredible writers of their moments, like George Orwell, and Hannah Arendt. Gessen is the author of eleven books and has been a staff writer at the New…

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First Generation Food: Kristina Cho, Jolyn Chen & Louis Lin 56:40

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This week we have a conversation from the 2024 Portland Book Festival on first-generation American food: cooking that combines tradition and lineage with evolution and personal stories. The conversation features a cookbook author and home chef, restaurant co-owners, and a writer and food editor. We’ll hear from Kristina Cho, author of the cookbook …

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Stretch, Seek Sponsorship, Succeed: Women's Guide to Experience Capital 30:27

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In this episode, Cathy and Deborah dive into the concept of experience capital, explaining how it plays a pivotal role in career advancement. They explore why it's not just about doing good work, but also about strategically positioning yourself through stretch assignments, developing strong sponsorship relationships, and building the right network…

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Emily Wilson 1:21:26

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Emily Wilson was cast as Athena in a stage production of The Odyssey at the age of eight. It turned out to be a defining moment in her life, that ultimately set her on a course of decades of passionate and devoted study. Her 2018 translation of The Odyssey garnered overwhelming critical acclaim, became a bestseller, and is defining how a generation…

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Brave Moves: Norah Durrant on Owning Your Legal Career - Episode 51 41:10

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In Episode 51, The Legal Genie, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Norah Durrant, a former employment lawyer turned specialist recruiter focused on helping senior female lawyers take the next bold step in their careers. Norah speaks candidly about what it really takes to make partner in the legal world and why it’s okay if you have a squiggly caree…

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Green Planet: Ferris Jabr & Amy Stewart 1:01:37

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This week we have a 2024 Portland Book Fest conversation about Planet Earth, and remarkable people who are working to understand it and protect its wonders. Our moderator is Zoë Carpenter, a writer and editor who has reported all over the United States and South America for Rolling Stone, The Nation, Guernica, and other publications. She currently …

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How to be Buddy Brilliant at BD and LinkedIn with Yuankai Lin - Episode 50 43:48

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What happens when you combine legal expertise, LinkedIn creativity, and a Golden Retriever with serious charisma? In this milestone 50th episode, host Lara Quie chats with Yuankai Lin, Partner at RPC Premier Law in Singapore—and his four-legged co-star Buddy, the self-appointed Chief Happiness Officer. From navigating a legal career across prestigi…

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Verselandia! 2024 56:29

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Each year, Portland area youth spend months writing and competing in poetry slam competitions on high school campuses across the city. And each April, 20 finalists compete for the title of city-wide Portland slam champ at Verselandia! in front of an audience of nearly 1,000. We’re excited to share that the 2025 Verselandia! competition returns to t…

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Calling for Church Unity in WEA - Dr. Lin Peirong’s Story 39:58

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Dr Lin Peirong (Deputy General Secretary for Operations, World Evangelical Alliance) chats with Jean and Benita about her journey from Singapore to Germany, from struggling with pragmatic concerns like every other person to a call for justice for the poor and unity amongst churches in the alliance. Hear her story of an ordinary Singaporean called t…

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Everybody Reads 2025: Javier Zamora 57:38

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Every year, the Multnomah County Library chooses one book they hope the whole city will read. Between January and April, the Library, and their partner organizations, host events based around the themes of the book, and they distribute thousands of free copies—thanks to the Library Foundation—to readers of all ages from across the county. Here at L…

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S4E13 Spaying and Neutering Pets with OVC Theriogenologist Dr. Michelle Caissie 27:04

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Ever wonder when you should be spaying or neutering an animal? Well look no further as who better to ask than OVC's own Theriogenologist, Dr. Michelle Caissie! After graduating from AVC in 2015, Michelle completed a large animal rotating internship at OVC. During this time, her passion for reproduction (theriogenology) flourished and she continued …

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Are You Ambitious? You're Not Alone. 26:33

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In this episode, Cathy and Deborah discuss the lesser known fact that women are, on balance, every bit as motivated to maximize their careers as men. With this in mind, how do women in the workplace navigate negative pushback when we are deemed too "aggressive"? How do employers ensure that they are capitalizing on women's talents? As always, Cathy…

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Be a Revolution: Ijeoma Oluo & Hanif Fazal 58:36

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This week features a conversation from the 2024 Portland Book Festival, featuring best-selling author Ijeoma Oluo, who is a self-described “writer, speaker, and internet yeller.” She discusses her latest book, Be a Revolution: How Everyday People are Fighting and Changing the World — and How You Can, Too with Portland’s Hanif Fazal, author of An Ot…

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S4E12 Developing Communication Skills for Veterinary Practice with Dr. Jane Shaw & Dr. Jason Coe 46:15

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This week we have 2 special guests joining us on Vet Sessions! We have Dr. Jason Coe who some of you may remember from our podcast about the AVM value matrix. We also have Dr. Jane Shaw joining us from Colorado State University. Dr. Jane Shaw is an expert in veterinarian-client-patient interactions, Professor, University Distinguished Teaching Scho…

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Alice Hoffman in Conversation with Vailey Oehlke 50:46

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In this episode, we feature the celebrated novelist and screenwriter Alice Hoffman. She’s in conversation with the former Director of the Multnomah County Library, Vailey Oehlke, at the Portland Book Festival in 2016. Hoffman has published over 40 books, including the 2024 novel about Anne Frank’s life, When We Flew Away. Most of her books have bee…

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Michael Ondaatje REBROADCAST 51:53

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In this recording, Michael Ondaatje shares his fourth novel, Anil’s Ghost. He begins by giving an overview of the plot, which is set in a civil war-torn Sri Lanka at the end of the twentieth century. The story follows Anil Tissera, a young woman born in Sri Lanka, and educated in England and America, who returns to her homeland as a forensic anthro…

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Book Chat: "A Taiwanese Eco-Literature Reader" with Ian Rowen 24:50

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In this episode, our host, Ti-han, invited one of her co-editors, Dr Ian Rowen, to talk about their forthcoming book publication, A Taiwanese Eco-literature Reader, soon to be published by Columbia University Press. This anthology brings together translations of nine compelling stories from Taiwan, examining Taiwan’s most vibrant literary genre and…

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Michelle Goh – Student Ministry in Thailand 41:53

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OMF missionary Michelle Goh (SBC SOTE GDIS, MACE ‘10) shares with Benita about her journey to becoming a missionary in Thailand and what the past decade of service has taught her about missions and God’s work on the ground. Mosaic: Theology & Theologising in Asia and beyondBy Singapore Bible College

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Reconciliation: Renée Watson & Joe Wilkins 57:27

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This week we are taking you back to Portland Book Festival 2024, with a conversation on the theme of “reconciliation” featuring Renée Watson, discussing her latest book, Skin & Bones, and Joe Wilkins, author of The Entire Sky, plus one of my absolute favorite moderators, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author Mitchell S. Jackson. Renée’s nove…

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S4E11 Blocked Cats with Dr. Matt Kornya 49:07

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Dr. Matt Kornya is back with us this week to talk all about urinary obstructions in cats! Dr. Kornya breaks down the causes, symptoms, and most importantly, the treatments available for this serious condition through some cases presented by Dr. Gowland. Whether you’re a veterinary student or general practitioner, this episode is packed with expert …

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Richard Powers 52:54

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This week we are featuring a conversation from the 2024 Portland Book Festival. The incomparable Richard Powers came to Portland to discuss his new novel, Playground, with Literary Arts Executive Director Andrew Proctor. Any opportunity to spend time with Richard Powers and his vast, unique, amazing mind is a gift. He discusses how he chose to comb…

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Annie Dillard 52:42

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When Annie Dillard won the Pulitzer Prize in 1975, she was the youngest women ever to do so. She won for a book published the previous year called Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, which is a nonfiction book that meditates on writing, solitude, the natural world, and spirituality. The book had a profound impact at the time of its publication and garnered co…

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Art Chat: Home and Cetacean Photography, with Ray Chin 33:37

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In this episode, our host, Ti-han, invited Ray Chin金磊, a Taiwanese wildlife photographer who pioneered in the field of underwater and cetacean photography. In the last two decades, Ray has travelled from Taiwan to the Pacific islands, then to the Galapagos islands and the Nordic seas to capture breathtaking photos of whales and dolphins. Today, not…

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Keep On Keeping On 36:06

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Marking four years of the Parity Podcast, Cathy and Deborah discuss their ongoing efforts to nudge the workplace culture to be a more equitable place for women and to take advantage of the skills sets women have to offer. They recount their SCRIPT for change, review some of their favorite episodes, and share what they have learned. In answer to the…

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S4E10 Otitis with Dr. Liz Goodale 39:21

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In this episode, Dr. Liz Goodale explores veterinary otitis, a common ear issue affecting pets. Dr. Goodale discusses the different types of otitis in dogs and cats, how to spot the symptoms, and the best treatment options to ensure your furry friend stays comfortable. If you've ever wondered how to care for your pet’s ears or prevent ear infection…

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Gabrielle Zevin: Everybody Reads 2024 1:16:40

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Every year, the Multnomah County Library chooses one book they hope the whole city of Portland will read. Between January and April, the Library, and their partner organizations, host events based around the themes of the book, and they distribute thousands of free copies—thanks to the Library Foundation—to readers of all ages from across the count…

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Ki Tam – Rebuilding a Community of Faith in Myanmar 1:00:08

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Benita speaks with SBC alumni Ki Tam (SOTE MDiv ‘12) on how Christianity came to his village through a supernatural experience, and what life has been like among Christians currently living in the midst of unprecedented turbulence in Myanmar. Mosaic: Theology & Theologising in Asia and beyondBy Singapore Bible College

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Reading Romance at Portland Book Festival 2024 1:09:11

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It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and love is in the air on The Archive Project. We are featuring two conversations from the 2024 Portland Book Festival with bestselling contemporary romance writers. In the last few decades, writing romance has become big business. From the Fabio-adorned mass market paperbacks of the 90s to self-published ebooks like F…

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S4E9 Value Matrix with Dr. Jason Coe 38:40

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Join us this week as we invite Dr. Jason Coe to dive into the Value Matrix, a powerful visual aid that’s transforming shared decision-making in veterinary practices! Dr. Coe is a professor at the Ontario Veterinary College and currently holds the VCA Canada Chair in Relationship-Centred Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Coe explains how the…

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Timothy Egan 1:18:58

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A life-long Northwesterner, Egan has spent much of his career exploring his home region. One might even say he is the quintessential Pacific Northwest writer. He served as the first Pacific Northwest correspondent for the New York Times and he also wrote one of the definitive books about our region in 1990, The Good Rain. During his eighteen-year t…

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Ta-Nehisi Coates in conversation with Omar El Akkad 1:07:50

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In this episode, we feature Ta-Nehisi Coates in conversation with Omar El Akkad from the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in October 2024. Coates’ versatility and virtuosity as a writer makes him one of the most singular and important writers at work today. He first rose to national recognition as a staff writer at The Atlantic Magazine, and in partic…

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Unlearning Silence: A Conversation with Elaine Lin Hering 54:01

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Elaine Lin Hering joins the Parity Podcast to discuss the role that silence plays in each of our lives. Her 2024 book, Unlearning Silence, explores the ways in which we are silenced in the workplace, and the roles we play in silencing others. Driven by her own experience in being encouraged to speak up, yet not having her words welcomed, Elaine beg…

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Rachel Kushner & Danzy Senna 58:18

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This week’s episode features one of the most highly anticipated conversations from the 2024 Portland Book Festival. Author Rachel Kushner joined the festival with her most recent novel, the Booker Prize finalist Creation Lake, her take on a noir spy thriller. We paired her with Danzy Senna, whose new novel is Colored Television, the story of a stru…

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Book Chat: The Life Story of Father Nguyễn, a Vietnamese Refugee Who Migrated to Taiwan, with Lin Shu-fen 36:45

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In this podcast, the host, Lara Momesso, introduces a book she co-edited with Dr Polina Ivanova (University of Bremen) titled Refugees and Asylum Seekers in East Asia: Perspective from Japan and Taiwan (Palgrave MacMillan, 2024), and she interviews one of the authors of the book, Dr Shu-fen Lin, at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. In this …

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S4E8 Feeding Tubes with Dr. Sarah Abood 48:16

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Curious as to how feeding tubes can help improve patient care? Join us this week on Vet Sessions as Dr. Omar Khan chats with Dr. Sarah Abood about all things tube feeding for cats and dogs! This is Dr. Abood's third time on our podcast, and she always gives a lot of excellent information on veterinary nutrition! Be sure to check out our other podca…

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Paul Auster & Siri Hustvedt 1:04:25

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This week we have a conversation between one of the ultimate literary power couples: Paul Auster and Siri Hustvedt. Paul Auster passed away in April of 2024. The New York Times obituary called him the “patron saint of literary Brooklyn.” He wrote screenplays, poetry, and nonfiction, but is probably best known as a novelist, and as an novelist his b…

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Serving the Elderly in Singapore - Stories from Ho Yin Yin 53:38

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Ho Yin Yin, chaplain at St Luke's Eldercare, shares with Jackie Hwang and Calvin Chong her experiences serving in community engagement with the elderly population in Singapore Mosaic: Theology & Theologising in Asia and beyond

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Professional Chat – Working with the most marginalised people in Taiwan, AIDS/HIV and undocumented migrants, with Yi-Fan Feng 40:08

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In this episode, our host Lara Momesso interviews Yi-Fan Feng (馮一凡), the Deputy Chief Executive at Harmony Home Taiwan, to discuss the work that Harmony Home has done with some of the most marginalised people in Taiwan: people living with HIV/AIDS and undocumented residents and their children. In this chat, Lara and Yi-Fan explore how more than 40 …

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S4E7 Managing Diabetic Patients with Dr. Erin Phillips Part 2 44:45

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Welcome back listeners! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. This week, please join us for part 2 of the topic of managing diabetic patients with Dr. Erin Phillips. If you haven’t heard Part 1 yet, be sure to listen to that first! We hope you enjoy!By Tiffany Durzi

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Connie Chung 1:05:09

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This week’s episode features the trailblazing, legendary journalist: Connie Chung, in conversation about her new memoir, CONNIE. In her book, Chung shares the story of her decades-long career as an Asian woman in the white-male-dominated world of broadcast journalism, when she relentlessly pursued stories and fought hard for scoops. Her hard work –…

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Book Chat: Home and Island Writing in "Bubble War" with Kao Yi-feng 43:14

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In this episode, our host, Ti-han, invited a renown Taiwanese sci-fi writer, Kao Yi-feng, to talk about his fictional writings. Yi-feng is known for his way of combining elements of fantasy and magical realism with specific “linguistic features” of Hakka. In our conversation, Yi-feng recounts how his background of living in a Hakka-speaking communi…

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What Is It about Taylor Swift? 42:37

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The Parity Podcast has been curious about Taylor Swift's stunning success as a pop star and her potential as a role model to the next generation of women. In this episode, Deborah is joined by four Taylor Swift fans from across the country, ranging from the teens to late 20s, to discuss what she means to them. They describe her music as poetic, pla…