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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 PodcastsS1E57: From texting to talking: Why Gen Zs are taking classes on yapping
Find out why some young people are taking social skills classes. Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place as she unpacks the latest current…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E139: How to cope with perimenopause and menopause
Learn how to manage bothersome symptoms that typically emerge in the four to five years before a woman's final menstruation. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E21: How to talk to a climate denialist
When discussing climate change, mother doesn’t always know best. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E23: Side hustles: How to get into it now and responsibly
Working a full-time job but having a side-hustle is gaining traction among young people or students. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E37: Are South Koreans lonely?
Social isolation is especially acute in the capital city of Seoul—and it’s not just among the elderly. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E36: China's leverage on the trade war with US
Ultimately, the outcome might depend on both sides’ threshold for pain. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E55: Astronomer executives’ Coldplay scandal: Why it went viral and the obsession with public shaming
If combining the words “kiss cam”, “Coldplay”, “Astronomer” and “affair” means nothing to you, you have managed…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E22: Fending off procrastination: How to get started
We put off work because work, for some reason, puts us off. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E54: Kpod vapes, zombie kids: Why it’s time to raise the alarm
Kpods, a street term for drug-laced e-vaporisers, has been much-talked about this week. Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place as she unpacks…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Taxi driver “adding shift” to be a YouTuber
“LazyCabbie” drives for 10 hours daily, besides making insightful videos on his working life. Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E20: Can philanthropy revive a stalling environmental agenda in Asia?
The power of philanthropic capital lies in its catalytic nature, says CEO of Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) Shaun Seow. Synopsis: Every first and third…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E35: Dalai Lama at 90: A life of compassion and conflict
A conversation with Chicago-based Mayank Chhaya, the Dalai Lama’s biographer, on the highs and lows of His Holiness’ remarkable journey through…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E53: What’s next for PSP following its post-GE2025 leadership shake-up?
Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place as she unpacks the latest current affairs with guests. Two months after its dismal showing at the 2025…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E56: Body image issues, mental health problems: Why are men afraid to seek help?
Gender stereotypes and toxic masculinity may point to body image issues in men. Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E21: What kind of insurance should young adults buy?
Hospitalisation and critical illness insurance are vital, but beware of being upsold or paying too much for premiums. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E34: Hong Kong’s wistful longing for its cityscape to remain unchanged
From the use of bamboo scaffolding for construction projects to a six-decade-old public housing estate, changes are afoot. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E52: Is using Gen AI for schoolwork and tests cheating?
How should schools, educators and students adapt accordingly? Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah every Thursday, as she unpacks the latest current affairs…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E138: How caregivers of mental health patients can destress
Caregiving for persons with mental health conditions is for the long-haul. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E19: Can transition credits help SE Asia kick the coal habit?
From black to green: A new type of carbon credit could speed up the region’s shift to renewable energy and cut air pollution Synopsis: Every first and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E33: Plain sailing for PM Anwar on a global stage, but rough ride at home
On international platforms, he earns praise but faces rising scepticism domestically. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: Musician Evan Low talks NDP songs, touring with Mandopop star A-mei
Hear from the home-grown composer and producer behind recent National Day Parade songs. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Explore The Straits Times’ podcasts
Listen to our news commentary podcasts on the go every week. Podcasts have become part of the global media landscape these days. The audio-on-demand format…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E18: “Things are bad. But don’t lose hope” - A Singapore climate scientist’s view of the world
As climate impacts worsen and costs increase, can humanity unite to scale up climate action before it’s too late? Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E20: Forging careers at all ages, for all seasons
Find out how developing crucial career skills can help you triumph over times of turmoil. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E32: 'Second China shock? You ain’t seen nothing yet' says top economist
A conversation with the eminent private sector economist and strategic affairs expert Manu Bhaskaran. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E51: Running clubs: Should you join one to improve your mindset and lifestyle?
Some see them as dating opportunities, while for others, it's a chance to learn more about themselves. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E55: Inside an animal abuser’s mind: What drives such cruelty & why some say the penalties aren’t enough
Four cat deaths recently have re-ignited calls for tougher enforcement against animal abusers. Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E31: This Shandong city produces 80 per cent of China’s peony paintings
China’s unofficial national flower is getting Heze noticed, as its cities strive to develop unique calling cards Synopsis: Every first Friday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E50: Chasing clout on LinkedIn: the fine line between being real and self-serving
Can we be real when it comes to celebrating professional milestones and branding ourselves? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E137: Talk to someone: Mental health help in your community
Community care for your mental health needs. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E17: Why is everyone talking about an Asean power grid?
A regional power grid could help bring clean power to people. But huge challenges remain. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E19: How to prepare to inherit a family business
Gaining exposure, cultural conflictions and intergenerational discussions are all part of the road to inheriting a family business. Synopsis: Every first and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E49: All in the family: What keeps these next-gen F&B owners cooking
For those running businesses in the food and beverage (F&B) scene, 2024 hit a record that wasn’t quite comforting. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E30: Chongqing's car market boom amid trade war challenges
Industry players say they will hunker down and focus on Central Asia and Southeast Asia. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E48: What PM Wong’s new Cabinet line-up signals for succession
The votes are in, the general election is over, and a new Parliament is taking shape. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E16: The emerging ocean economy in South-east Asia
Businesses are starting to recognise the potential of the emerging blue economy. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E18: Can you earn a living on a skilled trade?
An entrepreneur shares his hard-earned lessons on working with one’s hands. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E47: Online shaming, public blow-ups: Can we talk civilly without labels or rage?
When it comes to hard conversations, are we quick to shame, label others or lash out? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E54: Do Gen Zs really tackle life, work differently compared with their parents?
A recent ST-Milieu survey has found some striking similarities Gen Zs and their parents have, in the way they view their life priorities and challenges…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E136: Building up your adulting skill for mental health
How can young people build up their mental health and cope with societal pressures while adulting? Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E17: In your 20s? Why it’s never too early to prepare for retirement
Three students in their early 20s tell us how they're approaching this. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Landslide win: PAP gets 65.57% of votes in Singapore general election
Singapore's 2025 general election was held on May 3, and the ruling People's Action Party won 65.57 per cent of the national vote, a commanding swing up from…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E29: A view of the cemetery: Why house-hunting in Jakarta is a challenge
Indonesia’s capital, one of South-east Asia’s most crowded cities, contains 12 million people in a land area of 660 sq km. Synopsis: Every first…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E46: GE2025: Trailing candidates, squeezing into rallies - covering the campaign as young journalists
Christie Chiu, Wong Yang and Isabelle Kumar - young journalists with The Straits Times - reflect on their experiences and insights. Synopsis: Every noon from…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E45: GE2025: WP’s Sengkang team on going from new faces to first-term MPs
Newcomer Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik joins his experienced teammates on the couch. Synopsis: The Usual Place now moves to a half-hour daily livestream at noon…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E44: GE2025: How did RDU go from contesting 1 constituency in 2020 to 4 this year?
RDU has the second-highest number of opposition candidates. Synopsis: The Usual Place now moves to a half-hour daily livestream at noon from April 24 till May…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E43: GE2025: GST, tight contests - Analysts react to PAP’s Fullerton rally
Three seasoned political observers analyse and offer talking points. Synopsis: The Usual Place now moves to a half-hour daily livestream at noon from April 24…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E42: GE2025: 3 PAP new faces on kinder politics and being their true selves
PAP’s new candidates on cost of living and groupthink Synopsis: The Usual Place now moves to a half-hour daily livestream at noon from April 24 till May…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E41: GE2025: Is ‘abandonment’ the word of the campaign so far?
As the election campaign heats up with a week left to Polling Day on May 3, how is this General Election shaping up? Synopsis: The Usual Place now moves to a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E40: GE2025: Talking Tampines with Workers’ Party
Three WP candidates, including party vice-chairman Faisal Manap, drop by The Usual Place. Synopsis: The Usual Place now moves to a half-hour daily livestream…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E39: GE2025: PAP's new candidates on Nomination Day whirlwind, handling online negativity
These new faces are from three GRC teams. Synopsis: The Usual Place now moves to a half-hour daily livestream at noon from April 24 till May 1 - a day before…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E53: Game of life: Must success always be about good grades and jobs?
Success used to mean good grades, and then landing a good job. But is this changing? Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E38: Partners in life and politics: PSP’s Hazel Poa and Tony Tan on GE2025
They touch on why young voters should speak up now at this stage in their lives. Synopsis: The Usual Place host and ST correspondent Natasha Ann Zachariah…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E16: Will working in the office 5 days a week return?
Recent high-profile office return mandates belie a broader availability of flexi-work options from more firms. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E37: On to his 9th GE: Shanmugam on his 37 years in politics
He says a serious-minded person can come into the Singapore political system and make a difference. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E36: GE2025: Dissecting political parties' game plan up till Nomination Day
It has been a week filled with days and dates to remember. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E35: Fadli Fawzi on joining the Workers’ Party, poems and his meet-cute story
He first stood for election with WP's contesting Marine Parade GRC team in 2020. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E6: 65 going 85, how old is too old to drive a car?
Eyesight and vehicle costs are major concerns for seniors who drive. Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines not just vehicle…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E28: “I called Sri Lanka’s Tamil Tiger supremo Prabhakaran a megalomaniac": Author
A conversation with M R Narayan Swamy, veteran South Asian journalist and biographer of slain Tamil Tiger supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran. Synopsis: The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E34: How MP Tin Pei Ling continues to serve residents amid public scrutiny
She cherishes her MacPherson memories and reflects on her rough start to politics. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new…