Perspectives with Neilo is where we go beyond the headlines to uncover the forces shaping modern democracies — from hidden influence to the stories the media overlooks.
Each episode takes a deeper look at the narratives, events, and global influences that don’t always get the attention they deserve.
#defenddemocracy #Taiwan #Ireland #Podcast #geopolitics
37 years after Tiananmen Square, I’m revisiting one of the most powerful conversations I’ve had on Perspectives with Neilo.
Wu’er Kaixi was one of the leaders of the 1989 student movement in Beijing.
We spoke about Tiananmen, democracy, censorship and what many in the West still misunderstand about modern China.
Listen 👉
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0T14Wv5gry9IZr25ZM2pOk?si=Q76LRggsQkaYgO4_oF-wWQ
I recently attended the Irish premiere of A Foggy Tale, the acclaimed Taiwanese historical drama directed by Chen Yu-hsun at Dublin’s Savoy Cinema.
After the screening, I spoke with Dr George Hong about Taiwan’s White Terror era, the historical background behind the film, Taiwanese identity, and why stories like this still resonate today.
🎧 Listen via the links below
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/15hXQhNYaOU9a5t597wtiL?si=347fab5c3bc54c37
Following the Irish premiere of A Foggy Tale at Dublin’s Savoy Cinema, I sat down with Dr George Hong to discuss the film, Taiwan’s White Terror era, historical memory, identity and the growing cultural links between Taiwan and Ireland.
A fascinating conversation about cinema, history and resilience.
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/15hXQhNYaOU9a5t597wtiL?si=347fab5c3bc54c37
SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/seIEobANGRAEls18s1
#Taiwan #Film #Podcast #TaiwaneseCinema
#WhiteTerror #KMT #History #podcast
I recently attended the Irish premiere of A Foggy Tale, the acclaimed Taiwanese historical drama directed by Chen Yu-hsun at Dublin’s Savoy Cinema.
After the screening, I spoke with Dr George Hong about Taiwan’s White Terror era, the historical background behind the film, Taiwanese identity, and why stories like this still resonate today.
🎧 Listen via the links below
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/15hXQhNYaOU9a5t597wtiL?si=347fab5c3bc54c37
When international events are cancelled because Taiwanese participants may attend, what does that mean for global civil society?
Our latest episode explores the wider implications of China’s pressure campaigns beyond its borders.
🎧 Apple
https://apple.co/4weBcrt
▶️Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pOVQ5Cz501p8Kf0MFcDkT?si=gmYJ2BvjQtaCD4JGE3ZdTg
🎙️SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/muoBVWNtzo5njRNxIk
What do you think?
#Taiwan #HumanRights #China #RightsCon #geopolitics #news #rightscon #eswatini #zambia #Laichingte #CCP
Two recent events caught our attention:
✈️ Lai Ching-te’s cancelled trip to Eswatini
🌐 The cancellation of RightsCon 2026 in Zambia
In our latest podcast episode, we explore what connects them: China’s global pressure campaign to isolate Taiwan.
Listen here ▶️
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pOVQ5Cz501p8Kf0MFcDkT?si=gmYJ2BvjQtaCD4JGE3ZdTg
SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/muoBVWNtzo5njRNxIk
#Taiwan #China #Geopolitics #HumanRights #InternationalRelations
#news
#podcast
#political podcast
When international events are cancelled because Taiwanese participants may attend, what does that mean for global civil society?
Our latest episode explores the wider implications of China’s pressure campaigns beyond its borders.
🎧 Apple
https://apple.co/4weBcrt
▶️Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pOVQ5Cz501p8Kf0MFcDkT?si=gmYJ2BvjQtaCD4JGE3ZdTg
🎙️SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/muoBVWNtzo5njRNxIk
What do you think?
#Taiwan #HumanRights #China #RightsCon #geopolitics #news #rightscon #eswatini #zambia #Laichingte #CCP
Two recent events caught our attention:
✈️ Lai Ching-te’s cancelled trip to Eswatini
🌐 The cancellation of RightsCon 2026 in Zambia
In our latest podcast episode, we explore what connects them: China’s global pressure campaign to isolate Taiwan.
Listen here ▶️
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pOVQ5Cz501p8Kf0MFcDkT?si=gmYJ2BvjQtaCD4JGE3ZdTg
SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/muoBVWNtzo5njRNxIk
#Taiwan #China #Geopolitics #HumanRights #InternationalRelations
#news
#podcast
#political podcast
Influence doesn’t always look like confrontation.
Sometimes it’s quieter — trade pressure, access, incentives.
In this clip, Barry Ward TD explains how China has used these tools globally — and why that matters for Ireland.
🎧 Full episode — link in bio
#Ireland #China #Geopolitics #Politics #Podcast #CurrentAffairs #WorldNews
Influence doesn’t always look like confrontation.
Sometimes it’s quieter — trade pressure, access, incentives.
In this clip, Barry Ward TD explains how China has used these tools globally — and why that matters for Ireland.
🎧 Full episode — link in bio
#Ireland #China #Geopolitics #Politics #Podcast #CurrentAffairs #WorldNews
