The Chinese Language Division Podcast

Ep 24. Behind the Scenes of FIFA World Cup 2026

In this episode of the ATA Chinese Language Division Podcast, Jessie Liu speaks with Jem Walker, Interpreter Manager for FIFA World Cup 2026, about the massive multilingual operation behind one of the world’s largest sporting events. From press conferences and media operations to interpreter recruitment and football specialization, Jem shares a rare behind-the-scenes look at language access in international sport. 本期《译声》中，主持人 Jessie Liu 对话 Jem Walker —— FIFA World Cup 2026 口译经理，带你走进世界杯幕后鲜为人知的语言服务世界。从场边采访、新闻发布会，到国际团队协调与大型赛事运营，Jem 分享了口译员如何在高压、实时、多语言环境下，保障全球足球盛事顺畅沟通。

Episode 23 - Out of the Gray, Into the Colors: Sijin's journey in chasing her rainbows and embracing possibilities

本期节目在波士顿 ATA 第66届年会现场录制。主持人 Rony Gao 对谈嘉宾 先思瑾，聆听她从笔译、字幕翻译到会议口译的励志旅程。思瑾分享了 ATA 集体如何帮助她走出舒适圈、重拾自信、让人生“彩虹重现”的故事，包括她毅然前往蒙特雷进修，并在国际口译大赛中荣获第一名的经历。节目最后，两人还探讨了人工智能时代口译行业的未来，以及“人之所以为人”的不可替代价值。 节目里提到sijin的个人网站，网址为：www.xiansijin.com

Episode 22 - Wisconsin has proposed to replace court interpreters with AI.

在本期《译声》节目中，Jessie 与 ATA 理事会成员、口译员分会负责人 Christina Green 展开深入对谈，聚焦威斯康星州最新提出的议会法案 AB 292 与参议院法案 SB 295。   这两项法案拟允许威州法院在民事、刑事、行政等案件中使用人工智能或机器翻译工具来取代人工口译员。Christina 结合亲身经历，剖析法案的起源、推动者的动机，以及其对语言平权与司法公正可能带来的严重影响。   节目还探讨了口译员在立法倡导中的角色、不同政治派别的沟通策略，以及人机替代带来的现实风险。   ????️ 欢迎收听这场关于人工智能、法律与语言正义的深度对话——我们必须共同发声，守护口笔译专业的未来。

Episode 21 - English is the official language of the United States, now what?

In this insightful episode, Jessie talks with nationally recognized language policy expert Dr. Bill Rivers to unpack the implications of Executive Order 14224, which declared English the official language of the United States. Dr. Rivers offers historical, legal, and policy context for the order, explains what it does—and doesn’t—do, and addresses concerns about its impact on language access rights and jobs in the T&I profession. From civil rights protections to health care and education mandates, this conversation clarifies the current state of language services and advocacy in the U.S. Whether you’re a translator, interpreter, language educator, or policy watcher, this is a must-listen episode filled with clarity, wisdom, and practical takeaways. 在这一期富有洞察力的播客中，Jessie 与全美知名语言政策专家 Bill Rivers 博士展开对话，深入解析第14224号行政命令的影响——该命令宣布英语为美国的官方语言。Rivers 博士从历史、法律和政策多个维度，解释了该命令的实质内容与局限，并回应了语言服务行业对于语言服务权利和就业前景所产生的疑虑。从民权保护到医疗与教育的法律义务，这场对话澄清了当前美国语言服务与倡导工作的真实状况。无论你是译员、口译员、语言教育者，还是政策观察者，这都是一集不容错过的播客内容——为你带来清晰的视角、专业的见解和切实可行的信息。

Episode 19 - Special Conference Series (3) - A chat with Tianlu Redmon

Jessie hosts Tianlu Redmon in the third installment of the ATA Chinese Language Division (CLD) conference series from the ATA65 conference in Portland, Oregon. Tianlu shares her volunteer journey, starting in local ATA chapters and leading the CLD with a “family-like” spirit through initiatives like monthly online socials during the pandemic. She reflects on the professional rewards of her involvement and her “gentle yet firm” leadership style, which inspired many to engage more deeply with the ATA. Tianlu describes her pride in seeing the next generation of linguists connect at the conference, including at the well-attended CLD dinner. Though stepping down as CLD administrator, Tianlu plans to stay active in AFTI and the certification exam program to support and mentor upcoming translators and interpreters. 本期播客节目中天璐分享了她从ATA地方分会开始的志愿者之旅，并通过疫情期间的每月线上社交活动等举措，以“家人般”的精神领导中文分会。她回顾了参与其中带来的个人成长与事业收获，以及自己“温柔而坚定”的领导风格，激励了许多人更深入地参与ATA。天璐表达了在年会上看到新一代口笔译同事们积极建互动的自豪，特别是在CLD聚餐活动中的热情参与。尽管即将卸任CLD会长职位，天璐计划继续活跃在AFTI基金会和认证考试项目中，以支持和指导未来的口笔译同仁。