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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 PodcastsS1E67: High-Speed Rail termination latest in Malaysia's recent rail controversies: The Big Story Ep 67
The Big Story Ep 67: High-Speed-Rail termination latest in Malaysia's recent rail controversies 5:10 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: What to look forward to in sport in 2021: #GameOfTwoHalves Ep 115
#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 115: What to look forward to in sport in 2021 16:34 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking…
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S1E41: Putting sustainability on the national agenda: Green Pulse Ep 41
Green Pulse Ep 41: Putting sustainability on the national agenda 12:14 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E66: What are the metrics of success for home-based learning in 2021?: The Big Story Ep 66
The Big Story Ep 66: What are the metrics of success for home-based learning in 2021? 6:36 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video…
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S1E51: How to find the right doctor: Health Check Ep 51
Health Check Ep 51: How to find the right doctor 12:24 mins Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times. In this episode…
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S1E53: Why India’s farmer protests are unlike any demonstrations PM Modi has seen: Asian Insider Ep 54
Asian Insider Ep 54: Why India’s farmer protests are unlike any demonstrations PM Modi has seen 15:12 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E38: 2020's Pop culture milestones & mishaps: #PopVultures Ep 38
#PopVultures Ep 38: 2020's Pop Culture milestones & mishaps 34:49 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian…
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S1E18: Our favourite books of 2020: Bookmark This! Ep 18
Bookmark This! Ep 18: Our favourite books of 2020 31:55 mins Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and…
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Breaking at the Olympics and the Singapore scene; EPL wrap: #GameOfTwoHalves Ep 114
#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 114: Breaking at the Olympics and the Singapore scene; EPL wrap 19:29 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E65: Keep going to hawker centres to keep culture alive: The Big Story Ep 65
The Big Story Ep 65: Keep going to hawker centres to keep culture alive 6:36 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The…
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S1E40: Could no-kill meat products be food for the future? - Green Pulse Ep 40
Green Pulse Ep 40: Could no-kill meat products be food for the future? 15:49 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times…
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S1E52: Biden inherits a conflicted United States: Asian Insider Ep 53
Asian Insider Ep 53: Biden inherits a conflicted United States Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian…
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S1E50: Pros and cons of online doctor reviews: Health Check Ep 50
Health Check Ep 50: Pros and cons of online doctor reviews 11:51 mins Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E64: Phase 3 'positive, uplifting news'; voluntary Covid-19 vaccination is 'constitutional right': Expert: The Big Story Ep 64
The Big Story Ep 64: Phase 3 'positive, uplifting news'; voluntary Covid-19 vaccination is 'constitutional right': Expert 10:51 mins Synopsis: This is a…
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Singapore athletes fight back against body shaming, mistreatment: #GameOfTwoHalves Ep 113
#GameOfTwoHalves Ep.113: Singapore athletes fight back against body shaming, mistreatment 17:30 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the…
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S1E27: UN intellectual property agency's Singaporean chief Daren Tang explains Covid-19's effect on innovation: Lunch With Sumiko Ep 27
Lunch With Sumiko Ep 27: UN intellectual property agency's Singaporean chief Daren Tang explains Covid-19's effect on innovation 5:03 mins Synopsis: The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E37: The Crown and all that Diana Drama!: #PopVultures Ep 37
#PopVultures Ep 37: The Crown and all that Diana Drama! 31:15 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Why we should not refuse the Covid-19 vaccine: Editor Says Ep 7
Editor Says Ep 7: Why we should not refuse the Covid-19 vaccine 4:15 mins Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their…
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S1E52: Wuhan one year later - Covid-19 scars remain but life returns to normal: Asian Insider Ep 52
Asian Insider Ep 52: Wuhan one year later - Covid-19 scars remain but life returns to normal 13:43 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E63: TraceTogether's uptake to speed up: The Big Story Ep 63
The Big Story Ep 63: TraceTogether's uptake to speed up 5:09 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Experts…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E62: Grab-Gojek merger will have less competition dilution compared to 2018 Uber deal: The Big Story Ep 62
The Big Story Ep 62: Grab-Gojek merger will have less competition dilution compared with 2018 Uber deal 5:19 min Synopsis: This is a special episode of The…
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What to make of foreign dominance in the SPL?: #GameOfTwoHalves Ep 112
#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 112: What to make of foreign dominance in the SPL? 19:54 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports talking…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: MAS' Ravi Menon previews the 2020 Singapore FinTech festival: SFF x Switch 2020 Ep 4
SFF x Switch 2020: MAS' Ravi Menon previews the 2020 Singapore FinTech festival 19:03 min Synopsis: The Business Times speaks with the Monetary Authority of…
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S1E39: Singapore’s great green transition: Green Pulse Ep 39
Green Pulse Ep 39: Singapore’s great green transition 13:10 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: As the media goes, so goes democracy: Editor Says Ep 6
Editor Says Ep 6: As the media goes, so goes democracy 3:28 mins Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their take on the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: How the Singapore FinTech Festival adapted to Covid-19: SFF x Switch 2020 Ep 3
SFF x Switch 2020 Ep 3: How the Singapore FinTech Festival adapted to Covid-19 4:05 min Synopsis: The Business Times speaks with the Monetary Authority of…
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S1E38: Road to a green recovery from Covid-19: Green Pulse Ep 38
Green Pulse Ep 38: Road to a green recovery from Covid-19 15:39 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Tech boom in the Covid-19 era: SFF x Switch 2020 Ep 2
SFF x Switch 2020 Ep 2: Tech boom in the time of Covid-19 8:46 min Synopsis: The Business Times speaks with the Monetary Authority of Singapore's managing…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E61: Cell-cultured meat could be sold in Singapore in world first: The Big Story Ep 61
The Big Story Ep 61: Cell-cultured meat could be sold in Singapore in world first 6:19 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video…
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S1E49: Porn is not real; how to recognise an addiction: Health Check Ep 49
Health Check Ep 49: Porn is not real; how to recognise an addiction 16:20 mins Synopsis: This is a fortnightly podcast series on Wednesdays by The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E48: Innovations in treating lung cancer; decrease risk factors: Health Check Ep 48
Health Check Ep 48: Innovations in treating lung cancer; decrease risk factors 14:48 mins Synopsis: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, get healthier living tips as The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: New digital banks to jazz up Singapore: SFF x Switch 2020 Ep 1
SFF x Switch 2020 Ep 1: New digital banks to jazz up Singapore 9:30 min Synopsis: The Business Times speaks with the Monetary Authority of Singapore's managing…
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Squeaky bum time in the SPL; Cavani effect short-lived?: #GameOfTwoHalves Ep 111
#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 111: Squeaky bum time in the Singapore Premier League 22:12 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports…
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S1E26: Singapore's Entrepreneur of the Year Ian Ang runs his Secretlab company with life and death approach: Lunch With Sumiko Ep 26
Lunch With Sumiko Ep 26: Singapore's Entrepreneur of the Year Ian Ang runs his Secretlab company with life and death approach 5:02 mins Synopsis: The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E36: Harry Styles in a dress and what it means for men: #PopVultures Ep 36
#PopVultures Ep 36: Harry Styles in a dress and what it means for men 29:30 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Why Covid-19 vaccine roll-out faces difficult questions: Editor Says Ep 5
Editor Says Ep 5: Why Covid-19 vaccine roll-out faces difficult questions 4:17 mins Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E104: New menus at Botanico, Lolla; ST's Go Where site: Life Weekend Picks Ep 104
Life Weekend Picks Ep 104: New menus at Botanico, Lolla; ST's Go Where site 17:16 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and…
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S1E50: China ends absolute poverty, a signature achievement for President Xi Jinping: Asian Insider Ep 51
Asian Insider Ep 51: China ends absolute poverty in signature achievement for President Xi Jinping 14:10 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E59: Attractions ready for influx of patrons when tourism vouchers redemption starts: The Big Story Ep 59
The Big Story Ep 59: Attractions ready for influx of patrons when tourism vouchers redemption starts 7:11 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E60: Is Singapore ready to enter Covid-19 Phase 3?: The Big Story Ep 60
The Big Story Ep 60: Is Singapore ready to enter Covid-19 Phase 3? 7:57 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E84: Making sense of the current market with BT's new podcast series BT Money Hacks Ep 84
BT Money Hacks Ep 84: Making sense of the current market with BT's new podcast series 13:53 min Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times…
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Quah Ting Wen on competing in Int'l Swimming League: #GameOfTwoHalves Ep 110
#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 110: Quah Ting Wen on competing in Int'l Swimming League 13:59 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E110: Quah Ting Wen on competing in Int'l Swimming League: #GameOfTwoHalves Ep 110
#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 110: Quah Ting Wen on competing in Int'l Swimming League 13:59 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times tackles the biggest sports…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E58: Open communication key for workers to tide through difficult times: The Big Story Ep 58
The Big Story Ep 58: Open communication key for workers to tide through difficult times 7:35 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times'…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E37: Time to nurture nature to prevent future pandemics: Green Pulse Ep 37
Green Pulse Ep 37: Time to nurture nature to prevent future pandemics 13:10 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Looking ahead to 2021 after a great global reset: Editor Says Ep 4
Editor Says Ep 4: Looking ahead to 2021 after a great global reset 4:31 mins Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their…
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S1E37: Peter Daszak on nurturing nature to prevent future pandemics: Green Pulse Ep 37
Green Pulse Ep 37: Peter Daszak on nurturing nature to prevent future pandemics 13:10 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits…
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S1E49: What would a Biden administration mean for Asia?: Asian Insider Ep 50
Asian Insider Ep 50: What would a Biden administration mean for Asia? 15:45 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E103: Dining highlights at the Guinness Great Grill Out; How new movie Mosul is a military thriller with difference: Life Weekend Picks Ep 103
Life Weekend Picks Ep 103: Dining highlights at the Guinness Great Grill Out; How new movie Mosul is a military thriller with difference 9:06 mins Synopsis…
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S1E48: Why is lung cancer no.1 killer among cancers? - Health Check Ep 48
Health Check Ep 48: Why is lung cancer no.1 killer among cancers? 14:48 mins Synopsis: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, get healthier living tips as The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E57: Which groups will have priority for Covid-19 vaccination?: The Big Story Ep 57
The Big Story Ep 57: Which groups will have priority for Covid-19 vaccination? 5:42 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series…
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Is Hamilton F1’s G.O.A.T? Should international friendlies be scrapped? - #GameOfTwoHalves Ep 109
#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 109: Is Hamilton F1’s G.O.A.T? Should international friendlies be scrapped? 15:47 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E109: Is Hamilton F1’s G.O.A.T? And should int’l friendlies be scrapped?: #GameOfTwoHalves Ep 109OF
#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 109: Is Hamilton F1’s G.O.A.T? And should int’l friendlies be scrapped? 15:47 mins Synopsis: Every Tuesday, The Straits Times…
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S1E25: Discussing the Singaporean palate with pastry queen Janice Wong: Lunch With Sumiko Ep 25
Lunch With Sumiko Ep 25: Discussing the Singaporean palate with pastry queen Janice Wong 5:51 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E35: US election memes, Worst Chris (Pratt?) and Red Velvet's Irene: #PopVultures Ep 35
#PopVultures Ep 35: US election memes, Worst Chris (Pratt?) and Red Velvet's Irene 26:08 mins Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E3: Arming ourselves against pandemic of fake news: Editor Says Ep 3
Editor Says Ep 3: Arming ourselves against pandemic of fake news 4:49 mins Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E56: Can new tech pass for foreign 'big fish' raise bar for local talent? - The Big Story Ep 56
The Big Story Ep 56: Can new tech pass for foreign 'big fish' raise bar for local talent? 6:16 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times'…
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S1E48: Life-changing and scarring pandemic for HK and Singapore youth: Asian Insider Ep 49
Asian Insider Ep 49: Life-changing and scarring pandemic for HK and Singapore youth 12:55 mins Synopsis: Every Friday, The Straits Times' US bureau chief…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E102: The Crown's new season enters tumultuous era; how to best catch Deepavali lights: Life Weekend Picks Ep 102
Life Weekend Picks Ep 102: The Crown's new season enters tumultuous era; How to best catch Deepavali lights 11:13 mins Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E55: Pfizer's Covid-19 good news, but situation remains murky: The Big Story Ep 55
The Big Story Ep 55: Pfizer's Covid-19 good news, but situation remains murky 6:57 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series…