Chen Shui-bian hosts first episode of new radio showTREAD LIGHTLY: As part of his medical parole, Chen is not allowed to discuss politics, but said his show would focus on life and inspiring storiesStaff writer, with CNAFormer president Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) yesterday started a radio show on Smile Taiwan with Smile founder Shih Chuan (石川) as his first guest. Speaking to reporters before the program began, Chen said it was his first time hosting a show, and although he was unfamiliar with radio, he was not embarrassed to learn something new. Former president Chen Shui-bian smiles in Kaohisung yesterday before his debut as a radio show host. Chen was sentenced to 20 years in prison for money laundering and bribery, but was released on medical parole on Jan. 6, 2015, due to his deteriorating health. Responding to reports that the prison did not approve of his radio show, Chen said that prison authorities had visited him on Wednesday, and that they had communicated about it in advance.

Source: Taipei Times January 03, 2021 15:56 UTC