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MCU Generation UnscriptedEpisode 10: How Media Affects the Choice of PartnerIn this episode of MCU Generation Unscripted, we're asking: Can social media influence who we fall for? Hosted by Nicholas, Peter, and Josiah, students from Ming Chuan University’s International College, this episode dives into the subtle yet powerful role of social media in shaping our romantic choices. From Instagram stories to carefully curated profile pictures, they explore how online platforms affect first impressions, self-presentation, authenticity, and even trust in modern relationships. Do filters and followers define our standards for love? Can we really know someone through a screen? Join us as we di...2025-07-1814 minMCU Generation UnscriptedEpisode 9: Cultural Diversity - Bridge or BreakIn this episode of MCU Generation Unscripted, we’re tackling one of the most important—and sometimes challenging—topics in our global society: Cultural Diversity. Have you watched the 2024 film Civil War directed by Alex Garland? Inspired by the questions it raises, our student hosts Nanjushri, Meichan, and Allyeta, all from Ming Chuan University’s International College, dive into a deep discussion about racism, cultural stereotypes, and inclusion. Why do prejudices still exist? How do stereotypes shape the way we see others—and ourselves? And can diversity truly bring people together, or does it risk driving us...2025-07-0409 minMCU Generation UnscriptedEpisode 8: Interview - with AngieIn this episode of MCU Generation Unscripted, we’re taking a break from social issues and turning the spotlight to an inspiring individual story—Angie: a rising chess star from Palau. Meet Angie, a Woman Candidate Master (WCM) with an impressive ELO rating of 1685, and a proud student of the International Business and Trade Program at Ming Chuan University. Despite her young age, Angie has represented Palau on multiple international stages and continues to build her path in the competitive world of chess. In this episode, she sits down with our host Jeanette to share her...2025-06-2025 minMCU Generation UnscriptedEpisode 7: Smoking In The University ContextIn this episode of MCU Generation Unscripted, we’re lighting up a hot topic—Smoking In The University. Why do some students pick up the habit just as they enter adulthood? Is it stress? Peer pressure? Or something deeper? Your hosts—Hunter, Fing, and Marcus—take us inside Ming Chuan University to reveal real voices, real habits, and surprising insights. From how often students smoke, to what could possibly make them quit (hint: it’s not just health concerns), this episode breaks down the personal and social dynamics behind student smoking. We even asked why...2025-06-0618 minMCU Generation UnscriptedEpisode 6: Same-sex MarriageIn this episode of MCU Generation Unscripted, we’re diving into the evolving landscape of same-sex marriage across Asia! Our hosts today—Ah Bao, Jasmine, and Jane, from Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan—team up to explore the legal status and social progress of same-sex marriage in their home countries. From policy breakthroughs to cultural barriers, they break down what’s happening on the ground and what challenges remain in the fight for equality. They also bring the conversation home to Taiwan, the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, by sharing insights from local intervie...2025-05-2314 minMCU Generation UnscriptedEpisode 5: Most Popular Jobs Among International StudentsThis episode explores a topic close to the hearts of many international students in Taiwan: part-time jobs! Our hosts today, Jacob and Michael, who are both students from International College, share with us their insights on the most popular part-time job opportunities, reasons these roles appeal to students, and how working in Taiwan can help build skills, expand social networks, and make Taiwan feel like home. Listen in if you're curious about finding part-time work, seeking guidance on where to start, or wondering what benefits these jobs might offer! Don't forget to engage wit...2025-05-0920 minMCU Generation UnscriptedEpisode 4: Interview - with Jazmin (Part 2)In this follow-up episode, we continue our conversation with Sara and Jazmin—this time focusing on Paraguay’s bilingual education policy and what Taiwan might learn from it! Paraguay stands out as a bilingual nation, where Guarani and Spanish are both official languages. But how does this unique setup shape its education system? In this episode, Sarah and Jazmin dig into how bilingual education is implemented in Paraguay, the challenges it brings—especially in rural and indigenous communities—and what it means for social cohesion. They also explore an interesting comparison: Could Paraguay’s approach to preserv...2025-04-2519 minMCU Generation UnscriptedEpisode 3: Interview - with Jazmin (Part 1)This episode explores the general education system in Paraguay and how it compares to Taiwan’s! We’re excited to welcome a brand new host, Sara, and introduce our very first guest on the show—Jazmin! Together, they dive into the structure of education in Paraguay, the biggest challenges it currently faces, and the differences in values, policies, and teacher training compared to Taiwan. Curious about how both countries approach education? Or what lessons they can learn from each other? Let’s find out in this insightful and friendly conversation! Don’t forget to connect with us! 2025-04-1816 minMCU Generation UnscriptedEpisode 2: Colonialism and EducationThis episode explores the profound and lasting impact of colonialism on language policies in the Caribbean, with a specific focus on three nations: St. Kitts and Nevis, Belize, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. By examining how colonial powers imposed their languages on these territories, our hosts today, Iannie, Partick and Shamore, aim to uncover the effects on official language use, the education system, and administrative practices. Don't forget to engage with us! Leave a comment or email us with your thoughts on online relationships and let us know what you think about the challenges o...2025-04-0445 minMCU Generation UnscriptedEpisode 2: Gaza Protests in US universitiesThis episode explores the Gaza War and the protests at Columbia University that erupted in spring 2024. As students formed the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" demanding divestment from companies linked to Israel, tensions escalated when the NYPD intervened, leading to over 100 arrests and marking the first police action on campus since the Vietnam War protests. Joined by guests Bly, Eason, and Hugo from International College, the discussion highlights the importance of free speech, the role of the university in global issues, and differing perspectives on the justification of police intervention during protests. Don't forget to enga...2025-03-2111 minMCU Generation UnscriptedEpisode 1: How Genuine Are Online Relationships?In this first episode, we dive into the world of online relationships, exploring how social media and digital platforms are reshaping the way we connect. Our hosts, Coco, Liv, and Sara, discuss the challenges people face when meeting others online, from questions of trust to the authenticity of the connections we form. Are online relationships as genuine as face-to-face ones? Can we truly know someone through the screen? Join us as we unpack these questions and share insights into why this topic is so relevant to our society today. Don't forget to engage with us! Lea...2025-03-0818 minMCU Generation UnscriptedEpisode 0: IntroductionWelcome to MCU Generation Unscripted! This is where fresh voices and bold conversations come to life. Each episode, our student hosts from Ming Chuan University dive into today’s hottest social, cultural, and global topics—from online relationships to colonialism, and everything in between! We’re here to spark meaningful discussions with students, teachers, and experts in a fun and unscripted way. Got thoughts? Drop a comment or send us an email—we’d love to hear from you! Stay tuned for real talk that matters. Comment and share your thoughts with us: h...2025-02-2801 min
NTU Centre for Contemporary Art SingaporeAiRCAST #8: Fazleen KarlanIn this episode, curator Samantha Yap digs deep into the practice of Artist-in-Residence Fazleen Karlan. We are happy to bring the two of them back together, after they first collaborated a couple of year ago on an exhibition titled Time Passes (2020-21), to talk about Fazleen’s evolving artistic sensibility and sources of inspiration. In this circular conversation that revolves around a shared reading, the novel Lighthousekeeping by Jeanette Winterson, Fazleen and Samantha exchange memories, experiences, and thoughts about time, materiality, pop culture, and the vitality of archaeology in Fazleen’s work. And they do so with that special kind...2022-08-0657 min
Sudden Double DeepSTORY (The Philadelphia Story, Police Story and The Straight Story) with David TrumbleWe were joined by the wonderfully loquacious David Trumble for our STORY triple bill episode. David is a story artist for animated features and it was an absolute pleasure to talk film with him. The Philadelphia Story (1940). Directed by George Cukor and starring Katherine Hepburn, James Stewart, Cary Grant and Ruth Hussey. Police Story (1985). Directed by Jackie Chan. Starring Maggie Cheung, Brigitte Lin, Chor Yuen, Bill Tung and Charlie Cho. The Straight Story (1999). Directed by David Lynch. Starring Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek and Harry Dean Stanton. You can find David Trumble...2020-07-232h 41
Wellness Radio with Dr. JMoment to Moment Living with Dr. JeanetteWhat is "Moment to Moment Living with Dr. Jeanette"? How has your life changed? Are you aware of the energies of the world? What is potential energy and can you get some? Are you still running the same old game that life occurs outside of yourself and others are the reason you act the way you do? Can you change the language you speak in your heart, mind and soul? What does that mean? How can you have a different life by learning a few new ways to think about how you move through your life? What is free will and choi...2016-08-091h 11