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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 PodcastsS1E69: Does a degree still guarantee a good full-time job?
The first woman to lead a university in Singapore discusses how SMU is adapting to AI and different forms of employment. Synopsis: On Wednesdays, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E67: Is there a silver lining for China as war rages in the Middle East?
With Washington distracted and opportunities in clean energy, Beijing might have the last laugh. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E88: How can recycling be sexy?
Will lucky draws, monetary rewards or ‘sticks’ work when it comes to getting Singapore residents to recycle? A new recycling initiative called the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E68: Trading cards: Childhood hobby, investment asset or a gateway to gambling?
Are these cards really that bad? Could playing with them lead to gambling? Synopsis: On Wednesdays, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E66: Iran’s war machine can only last a few more weeks: Expert
Depleting its own military resources and antagonising Arab neighbours may be a cost too high for the regime to bear. Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E87: Should the Government fund condo repairs?
More than 1,000 private residential developments in Singapore are hitting their 30s, and some are starting to show signs of wear and tear. But if residents…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E36: Higher energy prices, war in Middle East: A boost for renewables?
As the Middle East conflict sends oil and gas prices soaring, Green Pulse hosts discuss if geopolitics will break ASEAN’s fossil fuel addiction…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E38: Quah Ting Wen on her infinite mindset and when she’ll stop competing
Veteran national swimmer Quah Ting Wen discusses finding her own joy in swimming. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E65: Why Grab-type firms are the way for SE Asia to thrive in AI era
How South-east Asia can navigate the age of AI and its impact on the economy and employment. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E86: What does the war in Iran change for Singapore?
The way the Iran war began has reinforced the growing feeling that the rules-based international order, which Singapore stands by and bases its foreign policy…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E67: Gen AI won't take your job away. Here's why
Why older workers with deep domain expertise have a unique advantage in the AI era, how companies can fix the "broken rung" for fresh graduates. Synopsis: On…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E147: Is your psychologist actually qualified? How to check in Singapore
Clearing the air on what different types of psychologists do. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E64: Putrajaya 30 years on: The capital that never quite replaced Kuala Lumpur
Find out why it has become a paradox decades after its founding. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E85: Traffic deaths hit a 10-year high: What's happening on our roads?
A recent report card of our behaviour on the road has shown that we’ve become worse motorists. Traffic deaths have hit a 10-year high, the number of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E35: Why is S’pore even considering nuclear energy?
Fossil fuel supply chains are unstable, and renewable energy alone can’t meet all its energy needs. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E37: Are you overinsured? Here's how to review your policies
How much coverage is too much? Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career and life with The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E63: Malaysia’s education gamble: UEC option and lowering school age
From considering UEC path to starting school at six – is Malaysia's education overhaul built to last? Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E84: Is owning a car in Singapore now out of reach?
Will the recent changes to the preferential additional registration fee (PARF) rebate and the current COE prices turn away car buyers? Prime Minister Lawrence…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E66: Who says Singapore is hot, boring and expensive?
Booming arrivals, stubborn humidity – but dull and overpriced? Synopsis: On Wednesdays, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E36: Top 3 things in Budget 2026 for young people
This year's Budget spotlights more ways to invest your CPF and how to deal with AI. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E62: Singaporean tech founders on building global companies in US
From a phone plan for cat parents to a keyless life: Two Singaporean founders share tips from their US start-up journeys Synopsis: Every third Friday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E34: 30 by 30 no more: What is S’pore’s plan for local food production?
As local farms keep closing, will stockpiling, import diversification and global partnerships be enough to safeguard Singapore’s food security? Synopsis…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E83: Budget 2026: Will AI lead to more inequality?
The conversation over the key announcement from Budget 2026 continues. On Feb 12, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled a record $154.7 billion Budget, how the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E61: Strategic calculations behind India's trade deals flurry
India's new trade pacts with the EU and US, and the big question: Will Delhi revisit its decision to abandon RCEP? Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senior…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E82: Budget 2026: Why is Singapore betting big on AI?
The strong push towards artificial intelligence and support for vulnerable groups such as lower-income families were two big themes that emerged at Budget…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E65: Temporary or permanent relief? The future of CDC vouchers
Government support measures such as CDC vouchers were meant to cushion soaring inflation. But are they fiscally sustainable? Synopsis: On Wednesdays, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E146: Is it safe to exercise with joint pain? An orthopaedic surgeon explains
Resting too much can weaken muscles, worsening joint pain in the long run, says an expert. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E60: Hong Kong’s tolerance for shortcuts has turned deadly
Hong Kong prides itself on being a first world city. So how did such a thing like the Tai Po fire happen? Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E81: She became a plumber, he chose the woodworking life. What drew them to blue-collared work?
When it comes to charting their career paths, it’s likely most young Singaporeans would opt for white-collared jobs. Hands-on skilled trades? Not so…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E64: Dr Becky, millennial parent whisperer, on screentime and modern parenting
Are we using phones constructively to help kids to learn or assist adults in coping? Synopsis: On Wednesdays, The Straits Times takes a hard look at…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E33: From Greenland to deep sea mining: Is geopolitics killing climate action?
Yes, it’s a scary time. But more than ever we need to talk about climate and nature. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E35: Investing in stocks or stuff?
Is it better to buy stocks or invest in tangible things? Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a head start in your personal finance, career…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E33: How to invest in 2026
Tech stocks still shine, but beware the bubble. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E80: Has Trump ‘ruptured’ the global order? What can Singapore do?
After the World Economic Forum in Davos, it’s clear that global diplomacy has grown more confrontational and transactional. So what’s the game plan…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E63: Forced to kowtow until he bled: Why some men stay in abusive marriages
A counsellor of a support group reveals why some men choose to tolerate physical, emotional and psychological abuse in their marriages. Synopsis: On…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E59: China's fossil fuel addiction exposes a strategic vulnerability
There is also a human cost to China's clean energy transition. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse the hottest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E79: Are central kitchen meals coming to every Singapore school?
There has been a buffet of discussion as pre-packed food for students have been in the spotlight recently. Some schools have had to turn to prepared meals from…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E32: Should we just give up on cultivated meat?
Lab-grown meat. The way of the future or a hard act to swallow? Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E34: Being kinder to yourself during job changes
Learn how to better reconcile the mixed feelings that come with work transitions. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E58: Trump’s Venezuela strike: The good, bad & the ugly
We dissect the abduction of a sitting president and predict what might come next. Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times gets its US…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E78: Pritam Singh no longer Leader of the Opposition, what next for WP?
Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has been removed as Leader of the Opposition by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, a day after Parliament debated his…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E62: Education vs. AI - Can schools balance ChatGPT and character-building?
As AI reshapes work and life, schools are changing too. But before we redesign education, should we ask what it’s really for? Synopsis: On Wednesdays…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E145: OCD (Pt 2): 4-day treatment and the Bergen approach
The science of getting unstuck from OCD in four days. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E57: Asia's drone wars: Who's buying Predators and Reapers?
As Asia’s militaries show an increasing appetite to deploy drones – most recently during the Thai-Cambodian skirmishes and the brief India-Pakistan…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E77: New year, new job? What’s in store for job seekers in 2026?
Finding a new job may be on your resolution list this year, but will it be the right move in 2026? Much of the job market in 2025 was dominated by uncertainty…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E144: OCD (Pt 1): The hidden reality and a new way out
OCD is more than a quirk. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E31: “Not entirely on the road to hell”: Will the world get real on climate action in 2026?
Green Pulse hosts share what’s worth looking out for on the environmental front in Singapore and South-east Asia Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E56: The one design feature that makes Taiwan ‘ugly’
Metal window grilles were meant to keep households safe from burglars but they have been fingered as eyesores. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E31: Should you buy gold now?
Gold prices have soared in 2025 but here are things to consider before buying your first gold bar. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E74: Why are buyers willing to pay $900,000 for 3-room resale HDB flats?
At least four three-room resale Housing Board flats were sold for between $900,000 and $935,000 in the first 11 months of 2025. What’s driving these…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E29: Unpopular Opinion: Some gifts are clutter and real Christmas trees are overrated
We’re not Scrooges, we just want a less wasteful Christmas. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E55: From Zara Qairina to Harimau Malaya: A gripping 2025 for Malaysia
Malaysia’s 2025 was marked by a stormy PKR election, school violence, and a scandal rocking its football team. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E54: Why the US dollar is so sticky
Find out why the world is likely to stay dollar-centric even as countries try to toggle away from the greenback. Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E76: SEA Games 2025: Athletes Kerstin Ong and Amanda Lim on chasing their sporting dreams despite struggles
It’s been about 10 days of excitement at the SEA Games, and Team Singapore has been going all out to make their mark. Hurdler Kerstin Ong and swimmer…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E11: Paying more for green travel: Are levies and carbon taxes enough?
Which means of various green transportation can decarbonise the most? Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E30: Why Greta Thunberg’s shock protests in Venice can backfire
How to turn anger about environmental issues into constructive action in Singapore and beyond. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E32: How a young entrepreneur’s own business helped her discover new career
She shares why and how she is moving on from a student business she co-founded. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E75: Why are Singaporeans still falling prey to scams? An expert explains
Frequent police advisories, daily news stories, a repeated “Add, Check, Tell” mantra – Singaporeans should be better at recognising scams by…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E61: Can Singapore ever stop being a 'Fine City'? The psychology of etiquette on public transport
New laws were passed to penalise littering, eating and drinking, as well as playing loud music or videos on public transport. Is legislation effective in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E53: Inside the secret Albatross file on Singapore’s Separation from Malaysia
Our guest reveals pioneer leaders’ differing views on Singapore’s Aug 9, 1965 split from Malaysia. Synopsis: The Straits Times’ chief…