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Getting Pacific

By: TaiwanPlus
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  • A deep dive into the details of trending topics, in society, science, and entertainment. Join Joey Chou and Trevor Tortomasi as they get specific with voices and views from Taiwan and around the world!
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Episodes
  • How much of our coral reefs can still be saved?
    Jun 4 2024

    As global average temperatures rise, many coral reefs are experiencing a phenomenon called "bleaching", leaving behind brittle structures which often stand very little chance of recovery.

    Coral reefs, sometimes called "the rainforests of the ocean", are highly sensitive underwater ecosystems. So how many of them can still be saved?

    Trevor and Joey look into how corals grow, how we study them, and the symbiotic relationships living all over their reefs, with expert commentary from coral reef recovery researcher Aziz Mulla.

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    25 mins
  • 22: Is the rise of Asia's standup comedy at odds with freedom of speech?
    May 28 2024

    Comedians are often encouraged to "punch up", or criticize those in positions of power, rather than "punching down", or ridiculing those less fortunate. So in countries where criticizing the government is dangerous, how does standup comedy fare as a political voice?

    Trevor and Joey look into the growth of standup comedy scenes around Asia, comedy's role as a cultural force, and how jokes translate across both linguistic and political lines.

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    27 mins
  • 21: How do we define obesity, and what is it doing to us?
    May 21 2024

    According to the World Health Organization, worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1990, while obesity in adolescents has quadrupled in the same amount of time. In Taiwan, more than half of adults and a third of schoolchildren are either overweight or obese, giving it one of the highest rates in Southeast Asia.

    Joey and Trevor look into how these rates are calculated, which labels are unhelpful, and what we can do to lose weight on a larger scale.

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    27 mins

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