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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 PodcastsS2E15: Is it time to focus more on climate adaptation?
With countries scaling back on climate action, should the world start preparing for harsher climate impact? Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E15: Should I do a master’s?
A master's can help you get ahead in your career, but consider the expenses involved carefully too. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E27: Xi'an: China's city known for its terracotta warriors and pollution
Xi’an is famous for its terracotta warriors but still faces significant challenges in air pollution. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E33: Sembawang MP Mariam Jaafar on being a first-term MP
She was elected during the 2020 general election. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E135: HPV self-sampling to screen for cervical cancer
A safe alternative to clinician-administered tests, the self-test for HPV can help prevent cervical cancer. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E32: Ong Ye Kung's health tips, his love for Sembawang GRC and being lit on social media
Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. In the lead-up to the expected general…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E31: Grace Fu on S’pore’s climate change fight, changes to Yuhua SMC
Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. Following Budget 2025 and the Committee…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E25: Dr Anji Sinha: Trump's mystery pick for ambassador to Singapore
Who is Dr Anji Sinha? Our US bureau chief finds that the key to this story lies in relationships. Synopsis: Every third Friday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E26: Why are so many mainland Chinese making Malaysia their second home?
Thousands of mainland Chinese are choosing Malaysia’s laid-back vibes over their stressful lives back home. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E30: Desmond Lee on housing, GE2025 and lessons learnt as a politician
Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. Following Budget 2025 and the Committee…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E5: Who needs a car when there is a driverless bus at 2am?
Forget “car-lite”, go for “car-free”, an SUTD prof makes the case for drivers to hang up their keys. Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E14: Can Asean step up on climate action?
Asean’s latest climate plans will face intense scrutiny as climate impacts worsen. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E14: To enter the workforce with a diploma or not?
Major shifts in the job market and employer practices make for more options but tougher decisions too. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E29: EBRC report: What the new electoral boundaries mean for GE2025
Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. The Electoral Boundaries Review…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E24: From pineapple farms to data centres: Johor’s changing landscape
But Malaysians’ love affair with the fruit persists. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E52: Using music to better reach out to seniors
How younger social workers and social service entrepreneurs are exploring the use of music in the eldercare space. Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E23: Trump is ‘doing a Mao Zedong’ on the US
Why our expert guest speaker draws parallels with the chaotic Cultural Revolution in China in 1966. Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E28: Fighting cancer in their 30s: These are Hannah's and Samuel's stories
Are we talking enough about health checks and the possibility of cancer for young adults? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E134: How loneliness affects mental health
Combating loneliness with a mindfulness trainer. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E13: Can international agreements still help environmental goals?
In a divided world, environmental treaties are still worth fighting for. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E13: What’s in the budget for me?
CDC vouchers are welcome, but young people also want more housing, jobs and childcare help. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E22: Why Shenzhen still needs 'big brother' Hong Kong in its quest for growth
The relationship may not necessarily be purely competitive only. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times will now analyse the hottest…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E27: Workers' Party's Gerald Giam on how he sees politics
The Aljunied GRC MP chats about his first term as an elected MP and being from an opposition party. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E26: How did Budget 2025 stack up? The Usual Place Podcast breaks it down
Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. On Feb 18, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E21: America’s new enemies under Donald Trump: Allies, the deep state and the media
Making sense of the domestic and foreign policy agenda of Trump 2.0 – and the implications of a new world order for Asia. Synopsis: Every third Friday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E25: Saving our old buildings from obscurity: What can young people do?
Can young people revive Singapore’s old buildings? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E4: BYD eyes a quarter of SG car market in 2025
From keen pricing to guaranteeing the resale value of its electric vehicle, BYD is bent on staying on top. Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E12: UN fund hopes to cash in on nature's bounty. Is it a game-changer?
UN Cali Fund aims to collect millions, and possibly billions, of dollars for the conservation of nature and to benefit indigenous people. Synopsis: Every first…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E12: Hitting the ground running for the first job
An expert shows how fresh entrants to the workforce can gain the prior experience employers increasingly seek. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E20: Does Philippines need a China rethink in Trump era?
Find out too, why the Rodrigo Duterte outreach to China failed. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E51: Pet-care leave - do costs outweigh benefits?
Why are some Singapore companies willing to bear the expense to implement pet-care leave as a form of benefit? Synopsis: Every second Wednesday of the month…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E19: In a home in India’s Trichy, a laminated photo of Lee Kuan Yew hangs
The choice of decor by a Tamil Nadu resident whose father was a bus conductor in Singapore speaks of the ties between both cities. Synopsis: Every first Friday…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E133: Can a child become constantly distracted after too much screen use?
Can excessive screen use cause your child to be easily distracted? Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E11: Taking charge: Can China step up to become a climate leader?
From coal power to green power, China’s clean energy vision could put the world on the right climate path Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E11: How to pick good stocks in 2025
Do your homework and hold for the long term - these are among expert tips for stock picking. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E24: At The Usual Place with Sun Xueling
The MP for Punggol West SMC first joined the People's Action Party as a member 25 years ago after becoming a volunteer to help with Meet-The-People sessions…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E18: Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: What will make it a success?
Insights on Asean's beachside pow wow, the Johor-Spore economic zone and ex-PM Najib's house arrest bid. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E17: Trump's blistering start - why the rush and its impact on Asia
Making sense of the blitz of executive orders, announcements and rhetoric from the new US President - and what Asia should take away. Synopsis: Every third…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E23: Bringing home your (fur)baby: Ready to be a first-time pet owner?
If you’re toying with the idea of getting a pet, the first question to ask yourself is: Are you ready for the time, financial, and emotional commitment?…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E50: Is Singapore ready for more male pre-school teachers?
Can stereotypes of male pre-school teachers be reduced to ease more men into the profession that is seeing shortage in Singapore? Synopsis: Every month, The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E10: Red alert! Majority in Asia-Pacific at increasing risk from heatwaves, says Red Cross
With global warming increasing heat risks across the world, early warning systems and early action can be a lifesaver, especially in densely populated…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E132: Schizophrenia, the misunderstood condition
Research on the serious brain disorder paves the way to new treatments. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E10: Neurodivergence: Not merely a “superpower”
Conditions such as ADHD, autism and dyslexia, as well as the ways one lives with these conditions, can provide fresh ways of thinking. Synopsis: Every first…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E16: Restoring the Great Wall of China - and keeping it authentic
The Great Wall of China was built for protection, but now it's in need of guardians to preserve the 2,000-year-old structure. Synopsis: Every first Friday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E22: Desmond Tan on life - and lessons - as a first-term MP
Now that we’re in 2025, one thing’s for sure – a General Election is on the horizon. Synopsis: Out on Thursdays, The Usual Place host Natasha…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E3: Tales from a “repo” man on towing back vehicles
From parents of newborns to riders who dismantle their motorcycles to evade repossession, this man has seen them all. Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E15: Why Myanmar’s military will not fall in 2025
We look at what is happening on the ground with a Myanmar watcher. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E21: Where are Singaporeans travelling to in 2025?
Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. Saudi Arabia, China’s Lijiang and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E9: What’s hot in 2025: Green Pulse’s top themes to watch
We take the pulse of the planet for 2025 with our key themes on climate, nature and nuclear. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E9: How to start a start-up in your 20s
A young start-up founder talks about quitting his job to take the path less trodden, and discuss with DBS the ingredients for success. Synopsis: Every first…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E14: Previewing Trump 2.0
What are some of President Trump’s likely policy priorities after he takes office for a second time? Will he do exactly as he threatened? Synopsis: The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E131: Using spirituality to improve mental health
Finding meaning and purpose in life. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. In…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E13: Thailand’s domestic politics needs revival to spark economy, regional influence
Political stalemate is diminishing Thailand’s international stature and economy Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E20: Abs like Thor, curves like Kim K: are unrealistic expectations holding us back in the gym?
As we inch closer to a new year, will you be putting “losing weight” on your list of resolutions - for the nth time? Synopsis: The Usual Place host…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E12: Mountains of debt deepening human and environmental crises
Developing countries are in a vicious debt cycle with little relief in sight, undermining social progress. Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E19: Dating with KPIs? How to rework your dating mindset for 2025
Is modern dating painful and how can those who want to find love in 2025 find love intentionally? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E2: Raising school bus fares cannot solve woes in industry
“Money not enough” - not even raising fares can fix current school bus woes. Synopsis: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times examines…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E8: Trashed or treasure? Will deep sea mining ruin oceans?
Rich lodes of valuable metals lie on the seafloor. Will a global rush to mine them be allowed – and will doing so damage the world’s oceans?…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E8: What is it like being a young boss?
Good leadership that inspires confidence cuts across age. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and…
The Straits Times PodcastsS2E11: The new AI stands for Asean and India
Factors to watch are increasing population, workforce and productivity. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils…