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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 PodcastsS1E86: What do you say to a child facing trauma?
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. The Institute of Mental…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E14: Why the current Covid-19 wave 'will not be as severe' as the earlier Omicron wave: 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 PodcastsS1E13: More Govt support given to cushion impact of GST hike if need arises
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: Asia IG bonds resilient in rate-rising environment: BT Podcasts
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. Bond investors are avoiding…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: The Great Reshuffle: Will I hire a job hopper? - 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 PodcastsS1E80: “We’ll see you in court”: When climate change becomes a legal battle
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 PodcastsS1E13: China relaxes pandemic travel curbs but this does not feel like a new phase: 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 PodcastsS1E43: Former Valencia president Anil Murthy on his exit, Peter Lim and 'Audio-gate'
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 PodcastsS1E12: Learning to live with Covid as sub-variant infections rise
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 PodcastsS1E15: Investing in healthcare via private equity: WealthBT Ep 15
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 PodcastsS1E5: Singapore's Covid-19 Crisis Communication plan
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 PodcastsS1E6: Why stable housing matters, especially for single parents
Synopsis: The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests. In this episode, she…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E42: Teong Tzen Wei’s rise from ‘Old Chang Kee boy’ to swim star
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 PodcastsS1E11: Making social media consumption safer in Singapore
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 PodcastsS1E4: The Mekong River's 'serpent' fire
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 PodcastsS1E47: Son of Seng Choon Farm founder on continuing father’s legacy in egg farming
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Former fishmonger Choo Chong Ngen opened the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: How to combat the triple threats of inflation, higher interest rates and recession: 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 PodcastsS1E79: Plugging Asia’s sustainability investment gap
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 PodcastsS1E14: The prickly issue of 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 PodcastsS1E6: The day a senior in his 60s fell for a "Carousell" job scam
Synopsis: This is a special-edition podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E85: Trauma is common: Focus on what happened, not what's wrong
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. The Institute of Mental…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: How will Singapore cope with its ageing population?
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 PodcastsS1E65: Reflections on the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial
Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene. The verdict of the defamation…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Japan's ties with Asean are not waning, says PM Fumio Kishida's aide: Asian Insider
Synopsis: This special episode was recorded on the eve of the Shangri La Dialogue, held here in Singapore from June 10-12. The Straits Times' foreign editor…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E41: Dana White on UFC's aspirations in Asia and beyond: ST Sports Talk
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles Singapore's national sports talking points. In this episode, ST sports…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E12: Is Asia’s security outlook poised to worsen? - 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 PodcastsS1E40: Boxing ropes in 'The Chosen Wan' to turn fortunes around: ST Sports Talk
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles Singapore's national sports talking points. In this episode, ST sports…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E46: Woh Hup's chairman and his daughter on running a century-old construction giant
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Kim Yong Tiam Yoon, chairman of construction…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: What Singapore’s new Cabinet reshuffle means for citizens: SG Extra
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: Too late for the China bond bull run? BT Podcasts
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. Chinese government debt has…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: The Great Renegotiation: What do workers want? - 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 PodcastsS1E78: How humans are changing the oceans: Green Pulse
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 PodcastsS1E12: With new airport, mountains, street food and art in Thailand’s deep south beckon tourists: 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 PodcastsS1E84: IMH CEO wants to wage war on stress: Health Check
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Traditionally, the Institute…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: What Malaysia's chicken export ban means for Singapore's food resilience
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: Strategic outlook on Asean: Davos 2022 discussions - ST Podcasts
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. With multiple mega-regional trade agreements coming into force and a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Drivers of eco-anxiety: Davos 2022 discussions - ST Podcasts
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements. Two-thirds of young people in 10 countries report feeling sad, afraid and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E136: Is Singapore at risk of a monkeypox outbreak?: The Big Story
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay. Monkeypox cases have reached…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Does a family of 4 in Singapore really need $6,426 a month for basic living standard? (Pt 2)
Synopsis: The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests. In this second-parter…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E86: How Covid restrictions are choking China's economy: Asian Insider
Synopsis: Each 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 PodcastsS1E39: Victories, near misses and new stars from the SEA Games: ST Sports Talk
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles Singapore's national sports talking points. In this episode, the ST sports…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Set up strong passwords using Singlish and unique phrases
Synopsis: This is a special-edition podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Analysing Changi Airport Terminal 2's progressive reopening from May 29
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 PodcastsS1E45: Ninja Van founders on the three rules for working together
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Lai Chang Wen, Boxian Tan and Shaun Chong…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Man vs woman, or is it woman vs woman? - 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 PodcastsS1E64: The disturbing 'memeification' of Johnny Depp-Amber Heard's trial: #PopVultures
Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene. The defamation suit between former…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E13: The US' and China’s courtship of Asean: 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 PodcastsS1E83: Does the secret of good sleep lie only with you? - Health Check
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Today, there are countless…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: The ghost ship in the Strait of Malacca
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 PodcastsS1E77: How safe and green is nuclear energy now that it's an option for S’pore: Green Pulse
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 PodcastsS1E31: Reviewing the nominees for the International Booker Prize
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 PodcastsS1E44: Josh Tetrick, CEO of Eat Just, wants you to eat real meat without killing animals: Lunch With Sumiko
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. Lab-grown chicken or plant-based eggs…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Does a family of 4 in Singapore really need $6,426 a month for basic standard of living? (Pt 1)
Synopsis: The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests. In this episode, the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E38: Team Singapore say hello to the Hanoi SEA Games: ST Sports Talk
Synopsis: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times tackles Singapore's national sports talking points. In this episode, SEA…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Is permanently banning cheating trainee lawyers from the Bar too harsh?
Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements in this weekly podcast. Zakir Hussain, Singapore editor at The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Desk, don't go. Stay with me?: 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 PodcastsS1E4: Singapore's mask U-turn and other Covid-19 lessons
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 PodcastsS1E11: World’s first vegetarian train flags off hopes and doubts in India: Letter From The Bureau
Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe every month. They talk…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: How to spot a victim of a scam
Synopsis: This is a special-edition podcast series by The Straits Times to raise greater public awareness of the modern scourge of scams in Singapore and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E82: Is sleep customisable? - Health Check
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. We continue the conversation…