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The Straits Times Podcasts
Synopsis: Almost every weekday, our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.
Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media.
Episodes
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E28: Will U.S. interest in Asia hold if Trump returns?
Former South Korean foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha also ponders the challenges posed by Kim Jong Un’s moves on missiles and Moscow, and Seoul’s ties with…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E79: Jowen Lim and Vera Tan on their love for wushu and each other
Love is in the air for these wushu athletes. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. In this…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: What goes on during a career coaching session
A seasoned career coach shows what career coaching entails, using host Tay Hong Yi's CV as an example. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E37: The great communication catch-up: Is Singapore SimplyGo-ing too fast?
Empathy for the generation divide and user behaviour patterns may need to be studied more as Singapore digitalises itself rapidly. Synopsis: Every second and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E29: In this Kashmiri hamlet, locals wave to ‘enemies’ across the river
We transport you to Keran, which sits on the Line of Control - a ceasefire line dividing Kashmir into territories administered by India and Pakistan. Synopsis…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E121: Monitoring your heart with your phone
Wearable tech can help us monitor our heart. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Do young people have a say in the conversations at WEF?
They share their experiences trying to be a part of the discourse at Davos. Synopsis: The Straits Times speaks with young delegates at the World Economic Forum…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E26: How a back-office agency is reinventing its 500 humdrum jobs
To secure his 500 colleagues' jobs, this CEO is making them developers. Bonus segment: What could the Dragon Year bring you?! Synopsis: Every first Monday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E116: India saves tiger from brink but must manage human-wildlife tensions
Human development is rapidly destroying the natural habitat for recovering wildlife populations such as tigers. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E27: India is now a ‘Hindu nation’
The sociological and political implications of the temple to the Hindu God Rama that was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India on Jan 22, 2024…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: How used car dealers make money; tips for selling your car
As it turns out, it is not from the mark-up on the car itself that pays the bulk of the bills for used car dealerships Synopsis: In this new podcast, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E78: Xabi Alonso my pick to succeed Klopp: Former Liverpool great Riise
Xabi Alonso is now head coach for Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E105: Myanmar’s parlous economy rooted in ruinous policies
Find out why Myanmar is in a state of economic collapse with only one per cent growth in fiscal year 2023/24. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: Outlining 2024 in Singapore sports with SportSG and SSI
Top Singapore sports administrators take the hot seat in our studio. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E36: Play in shared spaces: How can S'pore balance competing needs?
How can community spaces co-exist with competing demands while fostering spontaneous and free play? Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E115: Power to the people: South-east Asia on cusp of green energy revolution
Renewable energy is cleaner and more affordable and is poised for rapid growth in South-east Asia once key roadblocks are overcome. Synopsis: Every first and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E28: Social trends that will take off in Japan in 2024
One of them is the sauna boom. Find out why it is taking off in a country of hot springs. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E20: Investing in an active ETF or exchange-traded fund
Find out more how active ETFs are somewhat different from the traditional product. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E82: Unpacking the tragedy of Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun
The actor was found dead in an apparent suicide after a two-months long high-profile investigation into his alleged misuse of drugs. Synopsis: Each month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E26: Understanding Bangladesh's poll in a wider Asian context
A conversation with a veteran economist, editor and geopolitical expert on the recently concluded election in Bangladesh. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E77: How 1.94m Viktor Axelsen become a badminton giant
Standing tall with badminton world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: Is a contract role right for you?
These roles may provide a gateway to coveted roles, an expert says. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, the Career Talk podcast by The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E35: What do safer transport options for workers have to do with the cost of a BTO flat?
Why more evidence is needed to break down the cost of transitioning migrant workers away from being ferried on lorries. Synopsis: Every second and fourth…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E120: Is ADHD affecting you or your family?
An ADHD diagnosis can help you make sense of your life. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E25: We will have you covered: Manpower Minister Tan See Leng to workers
What's the buzzword from our manpower minister in 2024? Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Why a single female pays less for motor insurance than a married one
How premiums are calculated and how making a claim does not mean a higher premium renewal. Synopsis: In this new podcast, The Straits Times offers expert…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: Newcomer Josh Makazo's rise as one of Singapore's top artistes on TikTok
Home-grown singer and songwriter Josh Makazo tells us about his breakout year in 2023. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: What awaits Singapore sports in 2024?
We look at the nation's prospects in sailing, athletics and football. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: Josh Makazo - half of my heart (Live) @ ST Podcast Studio
Singaporean singer-songwriter Josh Makazo's intimate live studio take of half of my heart, a song from his latest EP, GRADIENT. Synopsis: This Music Lab…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Singaporean model Bonny Hicks and her book that ignited a culture war
Revisiting the legacy of a 1990s Singaporean icon Synopsis: Can I Tell You Something Crazy is a new scripted series under the #PopVultures banner, which…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E104: Eliminating cervical cancer in Indonesia a movement, not a programme
Indonesia’s bold plan to catch cervical cancer early will see 50-60 million women screened and vaccinated Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E119: Treatment is available but when do you pull the plug on a grievously ill person?
It is always good to start having end-of life conversations early. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E19: Should investors adopt emerging technologies in 2024?
Find out about the upcoming market trends and how should you invest in 2024. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E76: After successful 2023, Maximilian Maeder dreams of Olympic gold
We speak to national sailor Maximilian Maeder about his year of wins. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: How will salaries grow in 2024?
Increases converges at around 4 per cent across the board in a mature high-cost market like Singapore. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Design duo behind HDB's gamechanging Pinnacle@Duxton
They share their principles behind the groundbreaking design and their favourite features. Synopsis: The Straits Times speaks with experts to discuss how…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Liu Thai Ker on being the "architect of modern Singapore"
They share their principles behind the groundbreaking design and their favourite features. Synopsis: The Straits Times speaks with experts to discuss how…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E114: COP28: Vanuatu climate minister on the 'loss and damage' fund
A fund to pay highly vulnerable countries for loss and damage from climate impact, was finally initiated at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai. Synopsis: The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E81: 2023 wrapped: Biggest news and happenings in entertainment
Host Jan Lee recaps everything from Barbieheimer to K-pop boyband BTS entering the military Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E25: Why Myanmar is in a dark place
A conversation with a veteran Myanmar watcher and geopolitical analyst about the deteriorating situation in Myanmar. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E113: Scientists who track world’s rapidly diminishing carbon budget
Can burning fossil fuels be phased out before the world gets too hot to live in? Synopsis: The Straits Times' climate editor David Fogarty is at COP28 from Nov…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E118: What are the stories you want to tell with your life?
It is always good to start having end-of life conversations early. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E24: Copilot, we'll code where we never coded before
In a universe roamed by software developers, problems are to be conquered by code. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E112: First COP28 Health Day highlights climate link to health crisis
At the COP28 climate talks in Dubai from Nov 30-Dec 12, a first-ever dedicated Health Day has been set aside today on Dec 3. Synopsis: Every first and third…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E27: Thailand looks to the stars in bid to woo tourists
First, the sea, the sand, the shopping. Now add stars to the Southeast Asian country’s list of attractions as it strives to get creative post-pandemic…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Road testing ideas to bring down COE premiums
A motor trader with more than 25 years experience in the industry, gives his perspective. Synopsis: In this new podcast, The Straits Times offers expert…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E34: ComLink+: Partnering low-income families with befrienders and family coaches
Hear how you can donate in terms of financial assistance or even in other ways if you can set aside your time. Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E103: Why the Middle East war offers a lesson in India’s priorities
Hear the parallels to the crisis and why India has more immediate strategic interests in the Indian Ocean than in the Pacific. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E80: 'Book Club' Pt 2! Dissecting Britney Spears' memoir The Woman In Me
Part Two: The horror of how Britney Spears came to be placed under a 13-year-long involuntary conservatorship. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Can Singapore host an Asian Games or a World Cup?
We discuss if Singapore is capable of hosting a major sporting event. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E111: Coral reefs can recover - but can they keep up with warming seas?
Better protection, waste management imperative for coral reef survival. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E18: What investors should know in a “higher for longer” interest rate environment
Find out whether investors should still remain in the market. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E117: The promise of digital medicine
Learn about digital therapeutics. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: How to use ChatGPT responsibly at work?
Discourse over responsible workplace use of generative artificial intelligence software like ChatGPT, is just getting started. Synopsis: Every second Monday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E75: Special: In conversation with German football legend Jurgen Klinsmann
He also shares simple lifelong advice for parents and children on how to nurture striker skills at an early age. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E24: Albanese visits Xi: ‘A laying down of arms, not a reset’
A conversation with a veteran Australian diplomat, commentator and politician on his prime minister’s recent visit to China. Synopsis: Every second Friday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E79: 'Book Club' Pt 1! Dissecting Britney Spears' memoir The Woman In Me
Part One of the bombshells the pop star dropped in her best-selling book. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E74: A new dawn for Singapore after Mirxes Nations Cup win
A rejuvenated Singapore netball team aims to be best in Asia. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E110: Big tech can help firms and consumers be more active "climate game changers": Google's chief sustainability officer
Technology has the tools to help all of us cut our emissions. But to be credible, big tech firms also need to cut their own large carbon footprints. Synopsis…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E23: If work is war, how do we psych up for victory?
Our guests take on the battles in our minds. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you work smarter, think deeper…