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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
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S1E63: What is sudden cardiac arrest; how to prevent it: Health Check Ep 63
Health Check Ep 63: What is sudden cardiac arrest; how to prevent it 15:30 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E99: Govt offering Sinovac shots as part of study: The Big Story Ep 99
The Big Story Ep 99: Govt offering Sinovac shots as part of study 4:46 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big…
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S1E53: Carbon offsets: Are they credit-able? (Part 1): Green Pulse Ep 53
Green Pulse Ep 53: Carbon offsets: Are they credit-able? (Part 1) 15:00 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E98: How to start a crypto or blockchain-based business: BT Money Hacks Ep 98
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's episode looks at what it takes to start…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E50: Britney Spears' conservatorship and Sam Jo leaves - 50th episode bonanza!: #PopVultures Ep 50
#PopVultures Ep 50: Britney Spears' conservatorship and Sam Jo leaves - 50th episode bonanza! 46:11 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs…
The Straits Times PodcastsRegional Roundup: Indonesia enters hard Covid-19 lockdown
Straits Times’ Regional Correspondent, Leslie Lopez shares the latest on Indonesia entering a hard lockdown to stem the spread of Covid-19, the slow pace…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Florida condo's structural weakness ignored: Washington Report Ep 4
Washington Report Ep 4: Florida condo's structural weakness ignored 11:15 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in the…
The Straits Times PodcastsWashington Report: How is Biden keeping the bipartisan infrastructure deal alive?
Straits Times US Bureau Chief, Nirmal Ghosh gives an analysis of the progression over linking the $579 billion bipartisan infrastructure deal and 'Family…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Apple Daily bids farewell as first trial under national security law begins: Inside Hong Kong Ep 1
Inside Hong Kong Ep 1: Apple Daily bids farewell as first trial under national security law begins 8:53 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E98: What does Apple Daily's closure mean for HK's media landscape?: The Big Story Ep 98
The Big Story Ep 98: What does Apple Daily's closure mean for HK's media landscape? 2:47 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: Could Malaysia face a general election this year?: Regional Round-up Ep 3
Regional Round-up Ep 3: Could Malaysia face a general election this year? 10:29 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: Has Tesla found itself a rival in China's carmaker Nio?: China Perspective Ep 3
China Perspective Ep 3: Has Tesla found itself a rival in China's carmaker Nio? 7:59 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: United States ready to lead Western alliance again?: Washington Report Ep 3
Washington Report Ep 3: United States ready to lead Western alliance again? 8:29 mins Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments…
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S1E72: Rising tide of meth across South-east Asia: Asian Insider Ep 72
Asian Insider Ep 72: Rising tide of meth across South-east Asia 13:09 mins Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E97: China unlikely to lift quarantine for travellers vaccinated with Sinovac shot: The Big Story Ep 97
The Big Story Ep 97: China unlikely to lift quarantine for travellers vaccinated with Sinovac shot 7:22 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits…
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S1E52: The road to reaching net-zero emissions: Green Pulse Ep 52
Green Pulse Ep 52: The road to reaching net-zero emissions 16:46 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E97: How multi-currency wallets can save your business money: BT Money Hacks Ep 97
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's episode looks at how fees can quickly…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E20: What is next for Lions after Middle East disappointment?: ST Sports Talk Ep 134
ST Sports Talk Ep 134: What is next for Lions after Middle East disappointment? 21:47 mins Synopsis: ST Sports Talk is The Straits Times' monthly sports…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E49: Naomi Osaka and celebrities' media dilemma: #PopVultures Ep 49
#PopVultures Ep 49: Naomi Osaka and celebrities' media dilemma 37:42 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E96: Try to keep dining-in to household members because of Delta Covid-19 variant: Expert - The Big Story Ep 96
The Big Story Ep 96: Try to keep to dining-in to household members because of Delta Covid-19 variant: Expert 7:07 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Can the US catch up to China’s vaccine diplomacy?: Power Play Ep 2
Power Play Ep 2: Can the US catch up to China’s vaccine diplomacy? 10:58 mins Synopsis: Once a month, join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and China…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Possible impact of China's new anti-sanction laws: China Perspective Ep 2
China Perspective Ep 2: Possible impact of China's new anti-sanction laws 7:48 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei…
The Straits Times PodcastsInside Hong Kong: Lottery for those vaccinated & Apple Daily offices raided again
On Prime Time, Howie Lim speaks to Claire Huang, Hong Kong correspondent for The Straits Times for an update and analysis of the latest from the territory…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Understanding ground sentiment for Malaysia's post-pandemic exit plan: Regional Round-up Ep 2
Regional Round-up Ep 2: Understanding ground sentiment for Malaysia's post-pandemic exit plan 10:47 mins Synopsis: Every Wednesday, The Straits Times' regional…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Deciphering G7's challenge to China's Belt and Road initiative: Washington Report Ep 2
Washington Report Ep 2: Deciphering G7's challenge to China's Belt and Road initiative 10:09 mins Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief…
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S1E62: Making sense of the controversy surrounding US-approved drug for Alzheimer’s disease: Health Check Ep 62
Health Check Ep 62: Making sense of the controversy surrounding US-approved drug for Alzheimer’s disease 19:27 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday…
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S1E1: How to invest in small-cap stocks: 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 PodcastsS1E95: Phase 3 (heightened alert): Expert on markers that will determine further reopening- The Big Story Ep 95
The Big Story Ep 95- Phase 3 (heightened alert): Expert on markers that will determine further reopening 8:52 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E19: More teenage footballers in Singapore Premier League - good or bad? - ST Sports Talk Ep 133
ST Sports Talk Ep 133: More teenage footballers in Singapore Premier League - good or bad? 19:47 mins Synopsis: ST Sports Talk is The Straits Times' monthly…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: What lies behind Myanmar’s heart of darkness: Speaking of Asia Ep 2
Speaking Of Asia Ep 2: What lies behind Myanmar’s heart of darkness 11:33 mins Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's associate editor Ravi Velloor, in this…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Analysing G-7's backing of global minimum corporate tax rate of 15%: Washington Report Ep 1
Washington Report Ep 1: Analysing G-7's backing of global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% 10:37 mins Synopsis: Every Monday, The Straits Times' US Bureau…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E48: The Jay Chou podcast pop quiz and deep dive: #PopVultures Ep 48
#PopVultures Ep 48: The Jay Chou podcast pop quiz and deep dive 36:18 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E94: Racist remarks towards interracial couple - what legal issues could arise? - The Big Story Ep 94
The Big Story Ep 94: Racist remarks towards interracial couple - what legal issues could arise? 5:30 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Why China's aviation sector faces headwinds with reluctance for international technological transfer: China Perspective Ep 1
China Perspective Ep 1: Why China's aviation sector faces headwinds with reluctance for international technological transfer 7:37 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday…
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S1E1: Beef up your financial literacy with Money Hacks, WealthBT and Mark To Market podcast series: BT Podcasts
BT Podcast: Beef up your financial literacy with Money Hacks, WealthBT and Mark To Market podcast series 10:30 min Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E18: Are more S’porean parents ready to back their children’s sporting dreams?: ST Sports Talk Ep 132
ST Sports Talk Ep 132: Are more S’porean parents ready to back their children’s sporting dreams? 24:39 mins Synopsis: ST Sports Talk is The Straits…
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S1E22: Lurkers and lingering spirits in Sandi Tan and Zen Cho's new novels : Bookmark This! Ep 22
Bookmark This! Ep 22: Lurkers and lingering spirits in Sandi Tan and Zen Cho's new novels 17:38 mins Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: How Chinese Communist Party is popularly viewed in China during Covid-19: Letter From The Bureau Ep 2
Letter From The Bureau Ep 2: How Chinese Communist Party is popularly viewed in China during Covid-19 18:42 mins Synopsis: Join The Straits Times's foreign…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E93: Non-mRNA vaccines to be allowed through private sector: The Big Story Ep 93
The Big Story Ep 93: Non-mRNA vaccines to be allowed through private sector 3:13 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series…
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S1E71: South-east Asia scrambling to contain new wave of Covid-19 cases in 2021: Asian Insider Ep 71
Asian Insider Ep 71: South-east Asia scrambling to contain new wave of Covid-19 cases in 2021 13:37 mins Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Reviewing Malaysia's Covid Full Movement Control Order: Regional Round-up Ep 1
Regional Round-up Ep 1: Reviewing Malaysia's Covid Full Movement Control Order 9:18 mins Synopsis: Every Wednesday, The Straits Times' regional correspondent…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E92: Malaysia's lockdown - people know it's necessary, but they don't have to like it - The Big Story Ep 92
The Big Story Ep 92: Malaysia's lockdown - people know it's necessary, but they don't have to like it 9:11 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The…
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S1E61: Why women should protect their hearts against cardiovascular disease: Health Check Ep 61
Health Check Ep 61: Why women should protect their hearts against cardiovascular disease 19:02 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The…
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S1E51: Fishy business on the high seas: Green Pulse Ep 51
Green Pulse Ep 51: Fishy business on the high seas 17:05 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E91: Jeremy Monteiro becomes first Singaporean to break into US Top 50 jazz chart: The Big Story Ep 91
The Big Story Ep 91: Jeremy Monteiro becomes first Singaporean to break into US Top 50 jazz chart 4:24 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E17: Will Liverpool or Man United offer a stiffer challenge to City next season? - ST Sports Talk Ep 131
ST Sports Talk Ep 131: Will Liverpool or Man United offer a stiffer challenge to City next season? 22:59 mins Synopsis: ST Sports Talk is The Straits Times'…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E90: Tighter Covid protocols for Changi Airport workers, including risk-based segregation: The Big Story Ep 90
The Big Story Ep 90: Tighter Covid protocols for Changi Airport workers, including risk-based segregation 8:03 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E89: What is SIA's future after posting worst-ever loss? The Big Story Ep 89
The Big Story Ep 89: What is SIA's future after posting worst-ever loss? 4:58 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E96: The ABCs of disability insurance plans: BT Money Hacks Ep 96
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's episode looks at how disability…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E47: The return of Bennifer (OG edition): #PopVultures Ep 47
#PopVultures Ep 47: The return of Bennifer (OG edition) 27:27 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Can US-China competition save the planet's environment? - Power Play Ep 1
Power Play Ep 1: Can US-China competition save the planet's environment? 9:57 mins Synopsis: Once a month, join Charissa Yong and Danson Cheong - ST’s US and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E88: Expert explains what it means if Covid-19 becomes airborne: The Big Story Ep 88
The Big Story Ep 88: Expert explains what it means if Covid-19 becomes airborne 7:05 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video…
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S1E60: How to sleep right: Health Check Ep 60
Health Check Ep 60: How to sleep right 10:42 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: Ex-Malaysia Cup star Abbas Saad reflects on rollercoaster football journey: ST Sports Talk Ep 130
ST Sports Talk Ep 130: Ex-Malaysia Cup star Abbas Saad reflects on rollercoaster football journey 7:22 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the biggest…
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S1E50: Are electric vehicles really green? - Green Pulse Ep 50
Green Pulse Ep 50: Are electric vehicles really green? 23:08 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of…
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S1E69: Myanmar descending into economic collapse: Asian Insider Ep 70
Asian Insider Ep 70: Myanmar descending into economic collapse 18:29 mins Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E87: Making sense of Singapore's new Covid-19 clusters: The Big Story Ep 87
The Big Story Ep 87: Making sense of Singapore's new Covid-19 clusters 5:50 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E95: Critical illness insurance more crucial than ever: BT Money Hacks Ep 95
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's episode covers insurance, a risk…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E46: Shane Pow & Channel 8’s succession crisis: #PopVultures Ep 46
#PopVultures Ep 46: Shane Pow & Channel 8’s Succession Crisis 25:56 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the…
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S1E59: What you can eat to sleep better: Health Check Ep 59
Health Check Ep 59: What you can eat to sleep better 14:46 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense…