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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 PodcastsParting Clouds: Original theme song for ST's new Music Lab podcast series
ST's podcast team composes an original song to set the tone for its new podcast series Music Lab. Synopsis: This Music Lab playlist features the full live…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E104: Will I lose weight with the Healthy Keto Diet, developed at NUH in Singapore?
Find out how the Healthy Ketogenic diet recently developed by Dr Lim Su Lin, a chief dietitian at the National University Hospital, is different from…
The Straits Times PodcastsFollow our new audio documentary series True Crimes Of Asia
Headphones are recommended for this series. Synopsis: A 6-part series by The Straits Times in Singapore, exploring recent real crimes that gripped, horrified…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: Looking ahead after Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse banking woes: Invest Talk
Find out what could be possible scenarios over the coming months. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E97: Risky business: How best to tackle the growing climate threat?
Find out why nations need to invest more in resilience to cope with what’s to come. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E74: Star Awards 2023: What went right, what went wrong
Why is an awards show reimagined to be a 'concert' this year? Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E19: Australia’s Bob Carr says cool the ‘China panic’: Speaking of Asia
A cautionary word on China. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor & Senior Asia columnist Ravi Velloor, as he…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E65: Can Singapore football really Unleash The Roar?
Why change in mindset and culture is needed from players, coaches, administrators, and even parents and schools. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Too many jobs in Singapore, too few workers: Career Talk
Find out why the broader tech sector remains quietly resilient despite high-profile layoffs, as companies digitalise. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E22: How a haircut stirred up a clash of values at Thai schools: Letter From The Bureau
An incident at a school assembly has ignited a curious debate over what some regard as an outdated and top-down education system Synopsis: Every first Friday…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E103: New drug spells hope for patients struggling with obesity
Might this miracle drug be the answer to curing obesity? Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: Understanding tech culture at Salesforce and Cisco
Find out what Artificial Intelligence can do to the car salesman and cybercop. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work Talk podcast helps you work…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E96: Rise of CSOs or Chief Sustainability Officers
Find out the qualities of a good chief sustainability officer. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: HK star Leslie Cheung's queer legacy: Can I Tell You Something Crazy?
April 1, 2023 is the 20th anniversary of the Asian pop icon's death. Synopsis: Can I Tell You Something Crazy is a new scripted series under the #PopVultures…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E24: Budget 2023: Start of ‘new era’ in running post-pandemic Singapore?
Fair, inclusive, a new era: Do these two words and a phrase best underline the spirit of Budget 2023? Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E95: Politics of hate fuelling religious majoritarianism across South Asia: Asian Insider
Is there liberal opposition to what is going on, even in a more diverse India with a raucous democratic tradition? Synopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Singaporean electronic pop singer Jasmine Sokko on covering her face and finding fame in China
The winner of the Best South-east Asia Act award at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards is our second guest in this new music channel. Synopsis: Each month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Is it over for Joseph Schooling? - Hard Tackle
Can Singapore's only Olympic champion ever make a comeback? Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: Stability, growth in Singapore and regional markets amid global uncertainties: Invest Talk
Why Singapore's market is great for dividend yields, and listen to top regional stock picks. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E95: Hope for the conservation and sustainable use of the high seas?
Why a new UN treaty gives hope to the world’s ailing oceans and is important to South-east Asia. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E102: Employing someone who’s recovering from a mental illness
Our expert guests explain how mental health charity Mindset helps recovering patients. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E23: Budget 2023's public housing measures: 'Good surprise for singles', 'more family-centric choices', say youths
Singapore's Parliament has passed in early March, the Government’s $123.7 billion spending plans for the coming financial year. Synopsis: Every second and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E64: Michelle Wie West on her rise to fame and the stereotypes women face in sport
Discover the journey of a five-time LPGA Tour winner. Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E15: Workplace discrimination: Views from a lawyer and a HR chief - Work Talk
Is getting less responsibilities, a sign of such a practice? Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work Talk podcast helps you work smarter, think…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E94: Forest carbon offsets – the view from a project developer
Indonesia's Rimba Raya project developers explain how rigorous the verification and auditing process is. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E73: Thai boys love series star Mew Suppasit sparks furore over 'queer baiting' phrase and actual meaning
How celebrities in this genre are marketed and their relationship with LGBTQ audiences. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E21: Poetry in the pubs? Sports-mad Aussies want to win medals in arts and culture too: Letter from the Bureau
Why Australia's Prime Minister is rooting for song and dance to be accepted as essential to the Australian way of life. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E101: A rare disease that causes unprovoked recurrent swellings
Our expert guest discusses the importance of early detection. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E22: How financially literate are Singapore’s youth?
Why youths do not want financial advice from a 'suit', but from those they can identify with. Synopsis: Every second and fourth Monday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Does Singapore football need foreign talents? - Hard Tackle
Find out why the local talent pipeline has failed for now. Synopsis: Every fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times dives into a sports topic and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E94: Why future is dim for US-China crisis management: Asian Insider
Why perceptions of being “soft” on China will increasingly be a political liability in the US. Synopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E93: Forest carbon offsets - scam or climate saviour?
Our expert guest offers his evaluation of a recent investigation by British media outlet The Guardian. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: Retirement planning mistakes to avoid: Invest Talk
Find out how to generate as many as 8 streams of income for retirement. Series synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Budget 2023: Audio highlights from DPM Lawrence Wong's speech
Parliament will next debate the Budget and the spending plans of various ministries from Feb 22 to March 6. Synopsis: In this episode, you will hear audio…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E22: How the US and China reacted to the 'Balloon': Power Play
Why the US wanted to send a strong signal to China and how this was also about domestic politics. Synopsis: The Straits Times examines various facets of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E21: Does my banana look like your banana? Intellectual property in the art world
Are copycat art pieces going to become a legal battleground? Synopsis: The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with guests. Three years…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E59: Zoom CEO Eric Yuan on when he knew his app was going to be big
Synopsis: Listen to audio snippets as The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. China-born…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Edison Chen sex photogate (Pt 2): Can I Tell You Something Crazy?
The shocking sex scandal that forced him actor and pop star Edison Chen of Hong Kong's film industry. Synopsis: Host Jan Lee takes a look at how the saga…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E18: Vietnam War eyewitness on Asia’s new Cold War: Speaking of Asia
Why the Taiwan issue today is different from the Vietnam War's political dynamics. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times'…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E63: Tchoukball? History-making Singapore women’s team propels unknown sport into spotlight: Sports Talk
Will reaching this summit change how tchoukball is received in Singapore? Synopsis: The Straits Times looks at talking points in sport every second Wednesday…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E14: They quit school early and do blue-collar jobs; can they have hope in Singapore? - Work Talk
Ms Shobana Baskaram had no higher school qualifications but is now assistant manager at Marina Bay Sands. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, the Work…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E92: Hitting the target - can we save nature in time?
Nations have this decade to halt and start to reverse the damage. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Will the COE for your next car come down on Feb 8
Why new 5-digit motorcycle COE prices matter to you even if you don't ride. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights to Singapore's mobility trends…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Will the COE for your next car come down on Feb 8? - COE Watch
Why new 5-digit motorcycle COE prices matter to you even if you don't ride. Synopsis: In this new podcast, The Straits Times offers expert insights if you are…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E20: Sari, she’s gotta run! Indian women flex their cores and smash stereotypes: Letter from the Bureau
Find out what a '1-minute' sari is, and the best ways to drape a sari for running. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: How bank staff are trained to spot a high-risk 'scam' transaction
Have scams impacted Singapore’s digital banking journey? Synopsis: This is a special 10-part podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E100: Why your brain cells can still grow from the age of 40
Our expert guest tells you can be proactive before you even reach the age of 65. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E20: Public housing priorities: Young married couple reacts to new youth poll
Pei Rong and Leon Lee, both 33, secured their Build-To-Order (BTO) flat in 2021 and it will be ready in 2027. Synopsis: The Straits Times takes a hard look at…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E58: Oddle co-founder helps restaurants to help themselves
Synopsis: Listen to audio snippets as The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Jonathan Lim, the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Edison Chen sex photogate (Pt 1): Can I Tell You Something Crazy?
It has been exactly 15 years since the scandal first broke on Jan 27, 2008. Get a cuppa, sit back and let us transport you back in pop culture history…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E93: Pakistan, Taliban playing dangerous game: Asian Insider
A deep dive into the sensitive geopolitics at the Afghan-Pakistan border. Synopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Urban shuttles, flying cars and high speed roads in the near future, says automobile expert
A chief scientist at Toyota gives his take on Net Zero and public transport evolution in cities. Synopsis: In this episode, ST's Asia News Network editor…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: "There's a sense of frustration over our efforts to fight climate change": ANU vice-chancellor
Our expert guest also offers tips on the skill sets youths should have to get into this field. Synopsis: In this episode, ST's Asia News Network editor Shefali…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Alyph on why his TikTok sensation single Swipe is relatable; Singapore's hip-hop evolution
Singapore's award-winning hip-hop artist, producer and songwriter is our first guest in this new music channel. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E62: What it’s like at the Australian Open
How does this event set up the year of tennis ahead? Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second and fourth Wednesday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsFollow ST's new Music Lab podcast channel on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts
Here's a trailer as our podcast team composed a theme song for this new music podcast channel. Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E21: China’s dicey reopening: Power Play
Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia. Join Charissa Yong…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E19: Public housing priorities: Two singles react to new youth poll
Two single and unattached youths share their thoughts on housing in Singapore. Synopsis: The Straits Times takes a hard look at social issues of the day with…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: HNWIs can have a profitable 2023: BT Podcasts
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. With the focus shifting…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E99: Is a fourth Covid shot necessary?
This question is nuanced, so find out who could benefit from repeated boosters. Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps…