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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 PodcastsS1E3: Wife of Malaysian ex-PM sentenced to 10 years' jail, fined RM970M for corruption: Across The Causeway
Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. This ST video livestream was hosted…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E49: Treatment of Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling - fair or not? - Sports Talk Special
Synopsis: This ST video livestream was hosted by Cheow Sue-Ann on Aug 31. In the aftermath of Joseph Schooling's confession to having consumed cannabis…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E14: Treatment of Olympic gold medalist Joseph Schooling - fair or not? - The Big Story
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. In the aftermath of Joseph Schooling's confession to having consumed cannabis…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E48: Can Joseph Schooling make a comeback after drug use saga? - Sports Talk Special
Synopsis: This ST video livestream was hosted by Lynlee Foo on Aug 31. Singapore's first and only Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling has confessed to…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: Is sugar all that bad? - AskST
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. Does sugar really feed cancer cells in a person, and is high-fructose corn…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Hostile influence ops targeting Singapore "a clear and current danger": Vivian Balakrishnan - Post-NDR Conversations
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. Singapore is "not pro-anyone or anti-anyone; we are only pro-Singapore", says…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: Does Singapore's Sers scheme still work?
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E88: After Duterte’s dissonance, Marcos Jr will pivot back to old ally United States: Asian Insider Ep 89
Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents Asian views of the United States. Newly elected Philippine…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E47: MMA star Demetrious Johnson talks travel, fighting and cake
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. In this episode, ST sports correspondent…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E19: Section 377A to be repealed: Where does Singapore go from here?
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: How will announcements affect you? - National Day Rally 2022
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. What were the key points in Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: A ride on the new Laos-China Railway: Asian Insider Special
Synopsis: In a special series called Tales from the Belt and Road, The Straits Times' Indochina bureau chief Tan Hui Yee takes you to places in the region…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: What if 377A is repealed and what it means to constitutionally protect a marriage? - ST Explains
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. Constitutional law expert, Mr Eugene Tan, and Associate Professor of Law at the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E13: Will 5-10% pay rise for teachers help to attract and retain talent? - The Big Story
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. More than 35,000 teachers will get a pay hike of between 5 per cent and 10 per…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: What should I do if I get infected with monkeypox while overseas? - AskST
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. The Straits Times answers some of your questions if you get infected with…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: Impact of Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan: 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 PodcastsS1E50: Scion of RGE group Anderson Tanoto on fighting critics of its sustainability record
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Anderson Tanoto is a scion of the RGE group…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E89: What can be done to help more end-of-life patients fulfil their wish of dying at home?
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. In Singapore, deaths happen…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E67: Batgirl cancelled, drama with The Flash aka Ezra Miller in DC's Extended Universe
Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene. In this episode of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E18: Self-medicating for Covid-19 fueling over-the-counter medicine shortage
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: Inflation, interest rates, soaring US dollar - investing in uncertain times : Invest Talk
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Living with Covid-19 in Singapore and moving beyond
Synopsis: This podcast series is based on selected chapters from a book detailing Singapore’s experience battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The book -…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E83: How to truly value nature
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: How can I beat inflation? - AskST
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. With core inflation rate in Singapore at 4.4 per cent, many Singaporeans may…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E33: Novels about Asians in diaspora who break the rules
Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. In the latest episode of this literary podcast…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: Let’s talk about death and end-of-life plans
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E14: Drink scenes in Korean dramas raise a ruckus: Letter From The Bureau
Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Hope for your disrupted supply chain: BT Podcasts
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. Given some analysts are…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E46: EPL columnist John Brewin gazes into his crystal ball
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport. In this episode, ST sports correspondent…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E12: How common is long Covid in Singapore? - The Big Story
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. What are the symptoms of long Covid and how do they compare to the typical cold…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: China calls current and future action "necessary counter-measures" - Asian Insider Special
Synopsis: This ST video livestream was hosted by Cheow Sue-Ann on Aug 4. The fallout continues from US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's short but controversial…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E1: How to stay ahead of inflation in Singapore: Economist
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. A new report by Singapore's largest bank DBS, states that 40% of DBS' retail…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Pelosi in Taiwan: The view from Washington and Beijing - Asian Insider Special
Synopsis: This ST video livestream was hosted by Hairianto Diman on Aug 3. The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh and China correspondent Elizabeth…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E88: Preparing for a good death with palliative care
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Palliative care is in the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Should you wait for new Covid-19 vaccines before taking your booster? - AskST
Synopsis: Should you take the second Covid-19 booster, or wait for a new vaccine? Also, what Covid-19 pills are available and who can take them? ST's assistant…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E17: What next, if Singapore's Covid-19 wave subsides further
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E49: Singapore's cashback kings - founders of ShopBack
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. For the first three years after Henry Chan…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E82: How humans are exploiting wild plants and animals: IPBES report
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Four-day work week: Will it happen in Singapore? - Work Talk
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Malaysia's ban on party-hopping will affect how candidates choose parties: Across The Causeway
Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. This ST video livestream was hosted…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Your guide to The Straits Times' Podcast shows
Love listening to podcasts on the go? Download popular audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts on your smartphone or listen via Google voice…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: Analysing a town hall call urging against repealing Singapore's Section 377A
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: Make an impact with philanthropy: WealthBT Ep 16
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Malaysia’s Finance Minister Zafrul Aziz spearheading Umno’s charge to regain Selangor: Across The Causeway
Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times Kuala Lumpur bureau analyses the latest issues making the headlines in Malaysia. This ST video livestream was hosted…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Why outdoor adventure education in Singapore matters
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E45: Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan on staying at the top
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in Singapore sport. In this episode, ST sports…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E87: Don’t neglect your bones
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Bone health is often not the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: The screaming schoolgirls of Kelantan
Synopsis: In this special series, The Straits Times dives into some of the greatest unsolved mysteries in South-east Asia, and examines the underlying issues…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E48: SGAG founders find success avoiding race, religion, sex and violence
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Karl Mak and Adrian Ang vowed never to work…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Stay invested in nervy stock market; focus on quality companies: Invest Talk
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E81: Taking the heat out of climate change with CO2 removal
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E15: An “Asian Nato"? - Power Play
Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia. Join Charissa…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E87: "Quad-father" Shinzo Abe's legacy to Japan, India and a free and open Indo-Pacific: Asian Insider
Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: How Chinese money transformed Cambodian coastal town Sihanoukville: Asian Insider
Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar hosts ST’s Indochina bureau chief Tan Hui Yee. They talk about China’s presence especially in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E66: BTS takes a break and fans are ‘Jung-shooked’
Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene. The K-pop supergroup BTS…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E13: A feminist foreign policy for Asia? - Speaking Of Asia
Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, join The Straits Times' associate editor Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E32: Novel romances that defy stereotypes
Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. In the latest episode of this literary podcast…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Analysing the pursuit of happiness in Singapore
Synopsis: The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests. Happiness and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E15: More marriages and divorces in 2021 with easing of Covid-19 measures: SG Extra with Zakir Hussain
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E44: New Singapore Swimming president Mark Chay on his manifesto and definition of success
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles the talking points in Singapore sport. In this episode, ST sports…