The intersection of Music and Politics

Join us today with special guest Legislator Wang Yi-Chuan, Director of DPP's Policy Committee and former legislature-at-large candidate for the DPP in the Taiwan 2024 elections.

Join us in conversation with Professor Kharis Templeman, Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford and Program Manager for the Project on Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific.

We dive into his recent trip to Taiwan, including meetings with President Lai, VP Hsiao, and other high-profile officials. Professor Templeman shares his expert insights on the complex dynamics between Taiwan, the US, and China, as well as his personal journey into political science and valuable advice for anyone looking to enter the field.

Tune in today as we dive into the role of AI in campaign music, along with the music reflecting recent developments for TPP's Ko Wen-je

We’ll explore uses of AI from the 2024 Taiwan presidential elections, as well as more recent political commentary.

I’ll also show you how AI can be used to create music and lyrics for political songs with a live demo.

Join us today with special guest Director-General Scott Lai of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in San Francisco.

Director-General Lai sheds light on TECO’s mission, structure, and the pivotal role it plays in bolstering U.S.-Taiwan relations. Tune in to hear about trade and investment partnerships, cultural and educational exchanges, the impact of Taiwanese trade with California, and the critical role of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry.

Director-General Lai also speaks about the challenges of diplomacy, relations with China, and security concerns, as well as his advice for aspiring diplomats, and his own journey in foreign affairs. This is an episode packed with insights on the Taiwan-U.S. relationship and the personal experiences of a seasoned diplomat!