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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 PodcastsS1E23: Yip Pin Xiu on staying at the top as a Paralympic gold-medal champion (Pt 1): ST Sports Talk Ep 137
ST Sports Talk Ep 137 (Pt 1): Yip Pin Xiu on staying at the top as a Paralympic gold-medal champion 21:25 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest…
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S1E24: New novels by International Booker Prize-winners David Diop and David Grossman: Bookmark This! Ep 24
Bookmark This! Ep 24: New novels by International Booker Prize-winners David Diop and David Grossman 15:13 mins Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: How Japan lost reputation as needle-shifting tech innovators: Letter From The Bureau Ep 5
Letter From The Bureau Ep 5: How Japan lost reputation as needle-shifting tech innovators 20:19 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times' foreign editor Bhagyashree…
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S1E67: How worried should vaccinated people be about Covid-19? - Health Check Ep 67
Health Check Ep 67: How worried should vaccinated people be about Covid-19? 16:39 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E13: Malaysia and Indonesia recalibrate Covid-19 measures: Regional Round-up Ep 13
Regional Round-up Ep 13: Malaysia and Indonesia recalibrate Covid-19 measures 11:34 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: Examining factors for possible China-Taliban alliance: China Perspective Ep 11
China Perspective Ep 11: Examining factors for possible China-Taliban alliance 10:32 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E12: Potential Taleban-ISIS-K conflict after US' Afghanistan exit: Washington Report Ep 12
Washington Report Ep 12: Potential Taleban-ISIS-K conflict after US' Afghanistan exit 10:04 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E74: What the US' Afghanistan exit means for Asia's regional powers: Asian Insider Ep 75
Asian Insider Ep 75: What the US' Afghanistan exit means for Asia's regional powers 25:33 mins Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Hong Kong's upcoming new and toughened laws: Inside Hong Kong Ep 8
Inside Hong Kong Ep 8: Hong Kong's upcoming new and toughened laws 10:30 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in Hong…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E109: Analysing Singapore's defences against flash floods: The Big Story Ep 109
The Big Story Ep 109: Analysing Singapore's defences against flash floods Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E12: Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s first week in office as Malaysia's 9th PM: Regional Round-up Ep 12
Regional Round-up Ep 12: Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s first week in office as Malaysia's 9th PM 10:39 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plans for 'common prosperity': China Perspective Ep 10
China Perspective Ep 10: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plans for 'common prosperity' 8:55 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: How Afghanistan's Kabul airport became a scene of chaos: Washington Report Ep 11
Washington Report Ep 11: How Afghanistan's Kabul airport became a scene of chaos 9:25 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: China, US and politics of the Olympics: Power Play Ep 4
Power Play Ep 4: China, US and politics of the Olympics 9:01 mins Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, The Straits Times examines various facets of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E108: Expert weighs in on further easing of rules in Singapore from Aug 19: The Big Story Ep 108
The Big Story Ep 108: Expert weighs in on further easing of rules in Singapore from Aug 19 5:48 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times'…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: Malaysia awaits its next Prime Minister: Regional Round-up Ep 11
Regional Round-up Ep 11: Malaysia awaits its next Prime Minister 12:36 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: Possible terror threats after US exit from Afghanistan: Washington Report Ep 10
Washington Report Ep 10: Possible terror threats after US exit from Afghanistan 11:05 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: Why Taleban’s Afghanistan takeover will concern China: China Perspective Ep 9
China Perspective Ep 9: Why Taleban’s Afghanistan takeover will concern China 9:08 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
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S1E66: How parents can promote good mental health in children: Health Check Ep 66
Health Check Ep 66: How parents can promote good mental health in children 21:10 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E101: Are there too many financial advisers and do you really need one? BT Money Hacks Ep101
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's 101st episode explores whether there are…
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S1E56: IPCC rings alarm bells for humanity: Green Pulse Ep 56
Green Pulse Ep 56: IPCC rings alarm bells for humanity 18:13 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of…
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S1E51: Kris Wu implodes and the #MeToo movement in Chinese entertainment: #PopVultures Ep 51
#PopVultures Ep 51: Kris Wu implodes and the #MeToo movement in Chinese entertainment 29:41 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Implications of China's anti-sanctions law on Hong Kong: Inside Hong Kong Ep 7
Inside Hong Kong Ep 7: Implications of China's anti-sanctions law on Hong Kong 10:37 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Why India and China cannot get along: Speaking of Asia Ep 4
Speaking Of Asia Ep 4: Why India and China cannot get along 54:34 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor distils his experience from…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E107: Petition asking for alcohol sales till midnight to be allowed: The Big Story Ep 107
The Big Story Ep 107: Petition asking for alcohol sales till midnight to be allowed 7:32 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E10: Understanding political turmoil in Malaysia and Thailand: Regional Round-up Ep 10
Regional Round-up Ep 10: Understanding political turmoil in Malaysia and Thailand 10:14 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Can a military conflict involving China happen sooner than later? - China Perspective Ep 8
China Perspective Ep 8: Can a military conflict involving China happen sooner than later? 6:59 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E106: What are my legal rights if safe distancing officers show up at my home?: The Big Story Ep 106
The Big Story Ep 106: What are my legal rights if safe distancing officers show up at my home? 6:24 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E22: MCCY's Edwin Tong on Joseph Schooling, fairweather sports fans, athlete accountability: ST Sports Talk Ep 136
ST Sports Talk Ep 136: MCCY's Edwin Tong on Joseph Schooling, fairweather sports fans, athlete accountability 16:20 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Taiwan wakes up to its tribal culture: Letter From The Bureau Ep 4
Letter From The Bureau Ep 4: Taiwan wakes up to its tribal culture 13:40 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times's foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar chats with ST’s…
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S1E65: How to reach out to youth with mental health challenges: Health Check Ep 65
Health Check Ep 65: How to reach out to youth with mental health challenges 15:21 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: Malaysia PM's impending reign loss and possible political developments: Regional Round-up Ep 9
Regional Round-up Ep 9: Malaysia PM's impending reign loss and possible political developments 11:30 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: How China is containing its new Covid-19 Delta variant spread: China Perspective Ep 7
China Perspective Ep 7: How China is containing its new Covid-19 Delta variant spread 7:44 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E9: How Florida has become epicentre of US Covid-19 Delta variant spread: Washington Report Ep 9
Washington Report Ep 9: How Florida has become epicentre of US Covid-19 Delta variant spread 11:04 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E100: The perils of holding on to too much cash: BT Money Hacks Ep 100
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's monumental 100th episode looks at the…
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S1E55: Recording a podcast and experience inside an EV: Green Pulse Ep 55
Green Pulse Ep 55: Recording a podcast and experience inside an EV 19:36 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses…
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S1E73: School Interrupted: Millions of children losing a year of education in Covid era: Asian Insider Ep 74
Asian Insider Ep 74: School Interrupted: Millions of children losing a year of education in Covid era 15:41 mins Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E105: Athletes' mental health under spotlight: The Big Story Ep 105
The Big Story Ep 105: Athletes' mental health under spotlight 8:33 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Rodrigo Duterte’s report card and succession plan: Regional Round-up Ep 8
Regional Round-up Ep 8: Rodrigo Duterte’s report card and succession plan 12:07 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Impact of China’s edtech assault on after-school tutoring companies, investors: China Perspective Ep 6
China Perspective Ep 6: Impact of China’s edtech assault on after-school tutoring companies, investors 7:52 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times…
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S1E1: How Singapore can tackle racism meaningfully: ST Connect webinar
ST Connect webinar: How Singapore can tackle racism meaningfully 59:29 mins Listen to a discussion of racial microaggressions and public confrontations, in a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Why US authorities not probing Covid-19 nursing home deaths: Washington Report Ep 8
Washington Report Ep 8: Why US authorities not probing Covid-19 nursing home deaths 9:21 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Anti-doxxing bill debate causes concern in Hong Kong: Inside Hong Kong Ep 6
Inside Hong Kong Ep 6: Anti-doxxing bill debate causes concern in Hong Kong 8:32 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments…
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S1E23: Walking with Jhumpa Lahiri, Andre Aciman and Natsuko Imamura: Bookmark This! Ep 23
Bookmark This! Ep 23: Walking with Jhumpa Lahiri, Andre Aciman and Natsuko Imamura 16:27 mins Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E103: Open conversation can help River Valley school students process tragedy, says expert: The Big Story Ep 103
The Big Story Ep 103: Covid-19: Open conversation can help River Valley school students process tragedy, says expert 5:13 mins Synopsis: This is a special…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E104: Covid-19 markers to look out for before Singapore can emerge from Phase 2: The Big Story Ep 104
The Big Story Ep 104: Covid-19 markers to look out for before Singapore can emerge from Phase 2 8:31 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits…
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S1E64: Understanding the loneliness crisis: Health Check Ep 64
Health Check Ep 64: Understanding the loneliness crisis 16:29 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E102: Covid-19: No dining in from July 22-Aug 18 as Singapore returns to Phase 2: The Big Story Ep 102
The Big Story Ep 102: Covid-19: No dining in from July 22-Aug 18 as Singapore returns to Phase 2 6:17 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Covid era personal responsibility challenges in tradition-bound South-east Asian countries: Regional Round-Up Ep 7
Regional Round-up Ep 7: Covid era personal responsibility challenges in tradition-bound South-east Asian countries 9:43 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Why Washington shooting won't have impact on US gun laws: Washington Report Ep 7
Washington Report Ep 7: Why Washington shooting won't have impact on US gun laws 8:15 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
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S1E54: How carbon credits can help save tropical forests (Part 2): Green Pulse Ep 54
Green Pulse Ep 54: How carbon credits can help save tropical forests (Part 2) 11:43 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E99: How to turn your passion project or side hustle into an ESG business: BT Money Hacks Ep 99
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's episode looks at how many people have…
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S1E1: How GovTech balances best of big tech and digital government in Singapore: BT Podcasts
Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. This episode focuses on…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E101: How growing KTV cluster poses risks to households: The Big Story Ep 101
The Big Story Ep 101: How growing KTV cluster poses risks to households 11:19 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: Lovable China? How the world sees China's PR struggle: Power Play Ep 3
Power Play Ep 3: Lovable China? How the world sees China's PR struggle 10:08 mins Synopsis: On the third Friday of every month, join Charissa Yong and Danson…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Beijing tightening screws on China's tech giants: China Perspective Ep 5
China Perspective Ep 5: Beijing tightening screws on China's tech giants 6:47 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Why Thailand is mixing Covid-19 vaccines to desperately boost protection: Regional Round-Up Ep 6
Regional Round-up Ep 6: Why Thailand is mixing Covid-19 vaccines to desperately boost protection 10:06 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Analysing Biden's efforts to counter corporate consolidation: Washington Report Ep 6
Washington Report Ep 6: Analysing Biden's efforts to counter corporate consolidation 9:29 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E21: Road to the Olympics: The Joseph Schooling interview: ST Sports Talk Ep 135
ST Sports Talk Ep 135: Road to the Olympics: The Joseph Schooling interview 18:55 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking points…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E100: S'pore doing 'exceptionally well' amid more transmissible Delta variant: The Big Story Ep 100
The Big Story Ep 100: S'pore doing 'exceptionally well' amid more transmissible Delta variant 5:40 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits…