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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 PodcastsS2E52: US in decline; Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' is worrying Asia
Our guest expert explains the Americas-focused doctrine, inspired by the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine’s hemispheric stance. Synopsis: The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E143: Helping children understand and manage their emotions
A psychiatrist's guide to your child's emotional well-being. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E51: Taiwan’s message to China: We are not alone
The island’s diplomatic space may be shrinking but it wants to engage the world on its own terms. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E73: Primary 1 registrations: Should kids be automatically assigned to schools?
How far would you go to get your child enrolled at a primary school of your choice? One woman repeatedly lied about her home address to get her daughter a spot…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E50: How to read Trump right and why he and Xi get along
Our expert guest explains why he predicts both men will seek good vibes in 2026. Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times gets its US…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E72: Will AI take our jobs? Jasmin Lau, Goh Hanyan say what they think
It has been about six months since Jasmin Lau and Goh Hanyan stepped into politics after careers in the civil and public service. Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E10: Parking.SG, the summons auntie is coming!
The popular Parking.SG app was supposed to help parking wardens issue summons. What happened? Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E28: COP30: How it will affect lives, jobs and politics in Singapore, SE Asia
Why climate conferences are the only forum that can unite the world in fighting climate change. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E30: Budgeting for three holidays in 2026
More holidays a year sounds great but ensure they stay within budget by using these hacks. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E49: Inside the mind of Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first woman PM
Our guest expert looks at her political approach, as well as her personal side. Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 45…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E71: How can we get Singapore consumers to buy locally farmed produce?
Dig deeper into why Singapore's food sustainability targets have changed. Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place every Thursday as she unpacks…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E60: Are teachers in Singapore multi-tasking too much?
Apart from their vocation, teachers also handle administrative work and counselling. Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times takes a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E48: The two rules that Parisians broke in the hot summer of 2025
Spoiler: Politics, and the private lives of politicians. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E70: What’s with the fixation over brand-name schools?
This follows a debate over a school's alumni reaction to an ST report on a major scam operation. Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place every…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E142: Boys with nine hours of sleep are less likely to grow fat
Boys who slept nine hours or more every night had a lower obesity risk and less dangerous fat. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E27: Can the insurance industry keep up with climate change in SE Asia?
Vital need for insurance to bridge the region’s ‘protection gap’ and drive the green transition. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E29: Will AI steal your lunch? What Singapore workers need to know
Find out how to choose the right employers, training and career paths to ride the wave. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E69: Megan Khung abuse case: How can we fix the system that failed her?
Megan Khung would have turned 10 a few weeks ago, if she were still alive today. Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place every Thursday as she…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E18: How a viral song made Singaporean singer Regina Song famous
Hear from home-grown singer Regina Song, one of the most streamed Singapore artistes in the past year. Synopsis: Synopsis (headphones recommended): The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E18: Regina Song - Before i leave & Midsummer mansion (Live)
Hear from home-grown singer Regina Song, one of the most streamed Singapore artistes in the past year. Synopsis (headphones recommended): This Music Lab…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E47: Trump meets Xi: Who'll win the China-US tussle; impact on Asia
A grand bargain will be hard to strike at the upcoming US-China presidential summit, says a top trade expert. Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E68: The ex-vaper who had to ‘wash’ his lungs multiple times: Here's his story
Many people switch from smoking to vaping for different reasons. Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place every Thursday as she unpacks the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E46: Anwar’s Asean chair year: From geopolitics to fiscal finance, how did he fare?
Fresh off tabling Budget 2026, Malaysia is set to host world’s superpowers during the Asean Summit in KL starting Oct 26. For our October episode…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E17: Abangsapau - wow. & selamat, sayang (Live)
Hear home-grown rapper Abangsapau's intimate live take of wow. and selamat, sayang, two songs from his latest debut album, Abangsapau. Synopsis (headphones…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E17: How rapper Abangsapau’s difficult childhood shaped the songs on debut album
Hear from home-grown rapper Abangsapau, one of the Singapore hip-hop scene’s most promising young rappers. Synopsis (headphones recommended): The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E26: Ahead of COP30, Temasek’s sustainability chief on scaling climate finance for Asia
A greener, climate-friendly future is an opportunity to do well financially and not just to do good. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E28: How platform work can support young talent
Platform work can expand employment options and opportunities, but only with careful regulation. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E67: What's PSP chief Leong Mun Wai up to now that he’s no longer in Parliament
Parliament convened in September, but a familiar face from the previous term wasn’t there. Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place every…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E9: A restaurant that also serves BYD EVs
Three finance graduates had used data to create a business that completes the BYD experience in a restaurant Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E45: Behind that 100-part bicycle: Asia’s shifting supply chains
How geopolitics is pushing manufacturers from China to South-east Asia and India. Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 40…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E66: WFH vs WFO: Why are more companies making employees return to office?
Hybrid work arrangements were once widely seen as the future of work, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic upended the daily grind we were used to. Synopsis…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E59: How iPhones, fast fashion spur the throwaway culture
Buying new iPhones, wardrobe makeovers and single-use products have become social norms. But what happens to the old, replaced items? Synopsis: Every second…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E25: Seaweed rising: Can it fuel Asia’s blue economy?
Tune in for a discussion on whether there is an environmental and business case for Asia’s ocean crop. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E27: Should you invest your CPF?
Investing your CPF might be exciting, but ensure you have enough too for housing and retirement. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E44: Church and fortune-tellers: Why Filipinos find solace in both
Asia’s only Christian nation, the Philippines, is devoutly Catholic. Yet, why do so many turn to peddlers of potions and talismans as well? Synopsis…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E65: WP offers S’poreans distinct alternatives to the PAP, say the party’s new MPs
A marathon Parliament session unfolded last week, as MPs debated the President’s Address over five days. A total of 81 MPs spoke in support of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E141: Grieving matters: How to cope with the loss of a loved one
Grief is a painful, individual emotional and physical response to a significant loss. But it can be managed. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: Competing for the Porsche Carrera Cup during F1 Grand Prix weekend in SG
How a 36-year-old will be racing on the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Oct 2025 Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E43: Tanks and missiles: The implications of China's grand military parade
Beijing’s message was clear: We are a great power and a force for good. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E64: 15 disruptions in 3 months: Can a task force fix our MRT woes?
Public transport operators SMRT and SBS Transit have been catching some heat lately, following a spate of at least 15 instances of rail delays and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E63: The pickleball pickle: Loud nuisance or fun pastime?
Pickleball has been a smash hit in Singapore over the past couple of years, but not everyone’s a fan. Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E24: Is blended finance the right recipe to speed up climate investments in Asia?
Public, private and philanthropic money is proving to be a successful mix to accelerate climate action. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E26: How to tell if your employer's leave practices are progressive
Find out how to discern the hallmarks of employers who do well. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E42: Xi-Modi sends powerful message to US and the world: Henry Huiyao Wang
Why it's significant that China and India declare they are not rivals but partners. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E62: No alcohol, just vibes: How are Singapore’s Gen Zs partying differently?
Gen Zs are out here skipping the alcohol, but not the party. Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place every Thursday as she unpacks the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E58: What’s love gotta do with waiting for a BTO flat from HDB?
Could less waiting time reduce stress on a marriage and how can couples strengthen their relationships in the face of life challenges? Synopsis: Every second…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E41: Rich men and pretty women: Glimpses at a matchmaking event in China
Single Chinese want to find love, but remain straitjacketed by expectations of what their partners should look like. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E61: Is it just a rent issue? What’s really killing Singapore’s F&B businesses?
As a nation of foodies, we watch the food and beverage (F&B) scene closely to see who comes and goes. Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E140: Health risks in young 'healthy-weight' women
You can appear lean but have insufficient muscle mass and too much body fat. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E23: How do we avoid human-animal clashes in S’pore?
Starting with Punggol, The Straits Times looks at how a city in nature can co-exist with wildlife. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E25: Good investing: Don't time the market, play the long game
Investing should not be about timing the market, but growing money over the long term. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E60: ‘It makes me want to spam-apply’: Fresh grads tell Tan See Leng about tough job market
Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place every Thursday as she unpacks the latest current affairs with guests. Headlines about the job prospects…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E40: Malaysia parties gear up for the PAS congress and the Sabah elections
The coming months will see several changes in the political landscape as parties make moves on various fronts. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E59: PM Wong’s NDR speech lacks ‘bitter medicine’: Jeremy Tan
How Singapore can truly be a ‘we first’ society. Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place every Thursday as she unpacks the latest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E22: How we can beat the heat in Singapore
As the mercury rises, so does the need for awareness about the growing risks from Singapore’s steamy temperatures. Synopsis: Every first and third…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E24: Hospitality jobs: A place for ex-kindergarten teachers or illustrators?
Why this sector also has back-of-house roles that call for talents from all walks of life. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E39: Donald Trump: Nobel Prize laureate?
Why does President Donald Trump seem so intent on winning the Nobel Peace Prize? Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times gets its US…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E58: To Vers or not to Vers: How will this scheme affect HDB prices?
The clock is ticking on the leases for older Housing Board flats, and an answer on what the Government plans to do about lease decay dropped earlier this week…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E57: How Gen AI like ChatGPT enhances critical thinking, instead of making us lazy
We even invite ChatGPT to be a 'guest' in this episode with our host and two human guests. Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E38: Asia and the world think Trump’s US "has lost its mind": John Bolton
Declaring war “against everybody” including China and hoping for the right result is very worrying. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The…