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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 PodcastsS1E26: China’s latest most liveable city: No it’s not Beijing or Shanghai
Hear why the Chinese are plumbing for Changsha, the capital capital of central Hunan, instead. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E116: Take charge of your menopause
Find out more about menopause and what you can do about it. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Should the COE system be revamped? 2 motor industry veterans have their say
Motor industry veterans pitch their ideas to bring down premiums. Synopsis: In this new podcast, The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are in the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E78: Everything Taylor! Taylor Swift, her new man, her old men, her music and more
Three Swifties discuss the pop star’s romance, music and how she has changed and matured Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E102: Canada-India relations on the rocks over separatist delusion
US-Canada relations have plunged, but Canada should learn to accommodate India’s security concerns. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E73: The Angela Lee interview: MMA fighter opens up about mental health
In an emotional interview, MMA star Angela Lee champions mental health. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Singapore singer Shye takes on China and US
Home-grown pop singer Shye is the eighth guest in this music channel. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Shye - Need (Live) @ ST Podcast Studio
Singaporean singer, songwriter, and producer Shye's intimate live studio take of Need, a song from her latest EP, 9Lives. Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E115: Should you tell your boss that you have a mental health condition?
Find out more about the possible support that companies can give to people with mental health conditions. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E109: How Singapore sets the global standard for carbon offsets: Grace Fu
Find out why support from governments could be just what the market needs to improve quality and integrity. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E17: Investing in luxury assets can be a way of diversifying your investment portfolio
Find out about adding a touch of luxury to your investments. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, regular hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: When Xiao Zhan’s fans waged war on fan fiction
How they "mass-reported" to Chinese authorities, a fan fiction about him and fellow actor Wang Yibo. Synopsis: Can I Tell You Something Crazy is a new scripted…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E72: A ‘successful’ Asian Games for Singapore - We ask: Really?
We analyse Team Singapore's performance at the recent Hangzhou Asian Games. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Hear our podcasts on The Straits Times' app, besides Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Each follow on the audio apps below and a rating really helps us! Happy listening! Synopsis: A brand new feature is within The Straits Times app, which you can…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Who are career conversion programmes for?
A staple of Singapore's training ecosystem, these programmes can pay off for the right trainee. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, the new Career Talk…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E25: Poor, elderly drag queens in conservative Philippines get a lifeline
Many are ostracised by families and live in slums, but a younger generation is coming to their aid. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Visit to Kranji Marshes: Rise of invasive birds in Singapore
Why non-native species like the golden-backed weaver and monk parakeet need to be dealt with before they spread elsewhere. Synopsis (headphones recommended)…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E114: Feeling safe in a monthly peer support group
Find out what these 'circles' of resilience are. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E23: Behind the murder in Canada of an anti-India Sikh
A conversation with a veteran Canadian commentator and author on Sikh separatism. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' associate editor and senior Asia columnist…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E108: Plane speaking: Is sustainable aviation fuel really green?
Can sustainable aviation fuel help airlines rein in growing greenhouse gas emissions? Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E22: Singapore millennials: The work-life balance generation
No matter how hard you work, there seems no end? Is this how millennials really feel? Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: FAS president role a "poisoned chalice"? Bernard Tan on SG football
Hear why he decided to step up, and what the scene needs to do to measure up to others in the region. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Sezairi: From Singapore Idol to regional singer-songwriter pop star
A lack of paying gigs in the past decade despite the odd high-profile appearance has not deterred him from being a full-time musician. Synopsis: Each month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Sezairi - Daylight (Acoustic) Live @ ST Podcast Studio
Singaporean singer and songwriter Sezairi's intimate live studio take of his latest single, Daylight. Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features the full live…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Japan: Killer prowled Twitter for the suicidal
Journey into the darkest corners of the internet, where a deadly connection was forged in 140 characters or less. Synopsis (headphones recommended): A special…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E33: Possible end of BTO profit-flipping mentality: Youths, expert discuss
Will new systemic changes make first-time couples adopt a new "forever home" mentality? Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E101: US cements ties with India, Vietnam and why that matters
Asia hosted recent multilateral meetings but it is the US' bilaterals with India and Vietnam that really matter. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E113: Is personalised health based on genetics?
Our guest is overseeing Singapore's three-phase National Precision Medicine programme. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E107: Saving nature: Have we found the magic formula?
Businesses have often paid little heed to nature in the race for profits. A new framework will help companies realise that damaging nature is risky business…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: Singapore stocks underperforming but still offer good dividend yields
Find out why economists are expecting inflation to start to move up again. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan -…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Why 6-digit COE prices are the new normal: Ex-industry insider reveals
Hear how the final hour of bidding for COEs can typically go, from a ex-motor trade insider. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights to Singapore's…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E71: What to expect at 2023 F1 Singapore Grand Prix; life in motorsport
Local race driver Yuey Tan previews the race and reveals what it takes to be in motorsport. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E32: How new upcoming youth panels will work as part of Forward SG
The intention is to give young people a voice on national issues. Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: 'Boomerang' employees: Returning successfully to a past employer
Why such employees are growing in numbers. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, the Career Talk podcast by The Straits Times helps you take charge of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E77: Why K-pop’s Fifty Fifty girl group suffers negative public opinion
Find out why netizens back their agency instead in an ongoing dispute. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E112: How do mental health apps work?
Gain insights into the usage of mental health apps, and whether or not to embrace them. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Traditional campaigning still works, says ST team covering PE2023
Long-form video and podcast content also gave a fuller flavour of the presidential candidates. Synopsis: The Straits Times team shares the biggest takeaways…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E106: Green hydrogen: All hype or real hope for our planet?
This nascent industry holds much promise but needs to manage the giddy ambitions of some investors and governments. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E21: Return To Office: Why are we still talking over each other?
Could “return to office” save workplace toxicity? Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work Talk podcast helps you work smarter, think deeper and get…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Tharman’s win shows voters did not treat PE2023 as referendum on PAP
Voters looked past the issues plaguing the ruling People's Action Party in recent months. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Laos-China Railway, one year on: Asian Insider Special
Join us along the Laos-China Railway, as we unveil the changes it has brought to people and places. Synopsis: In a special series called Tales from the Belt…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E31: Why 'youth vote' in Presidential Election could be quite diverse
Our guests on how youth in Singapore, aged 18 to 35, can be quite diverse in opinions. Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E30: Why Singaporeans need good 'career health' and agility going forward
Progression, resilience, and inclusion are key areas of concern at public Forward SG sessions on jobs and upskilling. Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: How an 'Andy Lau obsession' drove a father to suicide
It can be traced back to his daughter's lifelong fixation with the Hong Kong movie star. Synopsis: Can I Tell You Something Crazy is a new scripted series…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E100: Rohingya refugees have very little hope for a better future, say experts
Rohingya remain the world’s largest number of stateless people, with over one million driven out of Myanmar living in camps in Bangladesh. Synopsis: Every…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E29: Young people say new housing classification addresses concerns better
Our guests have regularly attended Forward SG engagement sessions to air their views. Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Dissecting Saudi Arabia's splurge in world football
Should fans welcome it or be concerned? And why? Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and tackles the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Taiwan: Deadly stabbing spree on metro shocks island of 23 million
Even the perpetrator's own parents asked for their son to be put to death. Synopsis (headphones recommended): A special edition 6-part series by The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E105: Is a plastic bag fee the right 'green' solution for Singapore?
Will this kickstart a change in Singaporean habits towards embracing a greener and less wasteful society? Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E15: Learning from wealthy investors during a tricky 2023
Consider this investing approach over the coming months. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both associate…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Singer-songwriter lullaboy: A rising name in the regional pop scene
He gives a sneak preview of his upcoming single too. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the sixth episode of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: lullaboy - Cool (Acoustic) Live @ ST Podcast Studio
Singaporean singer and songwriter lullaboy's intimate live studio take of his latest single, Cool. Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features the full live…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E111: How to make it easier for people to live till the end at home
The future of end-of-life options with dignity in Singapore. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E28: Should the extramarital affairs of Singapore's politicians end their careers?
NTU don says votes should determine whether Singaporeans can stomach politicians involved in such affairs. Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Making the maritime industry a port of call for local talent
Not every job in the maritime industry requires one to sail the high seas. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, the new Career Talk podcast by The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E22: Asia without Shinzo Abe
A conversation with the foreign policy speech-writer of Japan’s longest serving post-War Prime Minister. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E70: Joanna Jedrzejczyk: MMA is beautiful but brutal
How high-level women's MMA and the respect for women in sport is growing globally. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E104: Putting people at the centre of the plastic waste crisis
Plastic's risks to the environment and human health far outweigh the benefits. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E20: What do 112-year old IBM and 25-year-old Equinix have in common?
A 112-year-old tech grand dame and a 25-year-old new tech company: What they have in common. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work Talk podcast…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Indonesia: Masked ‘ninjas’ and mass murders of suspected sorcerers
How the gruesome 1998 incidents paved the way for black magic to be criminalised last year in 2022, in the predominantly Muslim country of Indonesia. Synopsis…