Two of the biggest challenges in Taiwan news are political fairness and natural disasters. Hosts Charlie Storrar and Andrew Ryan kick off the week of Monday, Oct. 13 with two challenging topics. This week: Assignment Desk – Editor Chia Chang reveals how TaiwanPlus works to keep domestic political coverage fair, from vetting sources on Chinese interference to labeling AI-generated content during the Kuomintang’s party chair election. Reporter’s Notebook – Irene Lin recounts her journey to Guangfu Township, where she waded through floodwaters and heartbreak after Typhoon Ragasa, witnessing both devastation and resilience. Taiwan Trivia – Typhoon season usually runs from June to October. Question: What’s the latest date a typhoon has ever made landfall in Taiwan? Tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for Taiwan’s top stories, newsroom insights, and features from TaiwanPlus journalists. Find more from Taiwan and around the world at www.taiwanplus.com -- Hosting provided by SoundOn