The Chinese Language Division Podcast

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

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

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。

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 mandate

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

In this finale episode of the special conference series, Jessie sits down with Liming Pals, the current Administrator of the Chinese Language Division (CLD) at ATA, live from ATA65 in Portland, Oregon. Liming shares her journey from assistant administrator to division leader, reflecting on how volunteering shaped her professional growth and leadership skills. She also discusses the evolving trends in technology, including AI and video localization, and the opportunities to bridge gaps between fr