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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 PodcastsS1E129: Are climate and environment disclosures helping to cut carbon?
Climate and environment data disclosures are vital. But real action is needed for cutting emissions and nature protection. Synopsis: Every first and third…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Why does it feel like Singaporeans are angry all the time?
What triggers one’s frustrations in Singapore? Even the smallest inconvenience can spark irritation, making it feel like we’re always on the edge of our…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E19: A look back at Paris Olympics 2024 with Max Maeder
ST sports reporters and the SG bronze medalist look back at memorable moments in the Paris Olympics. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E17: The art of picking out a good job fast
A well-written job description helps employers and jobseekers find the right fit. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E45: Are you paying too much for your resale HDB flat?
Two HDB resale flats had listing prices of $2 million in May, which were debunked by the authorities for being misleading and unrealistic. Synopsis: Every…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E28: Kamala Harris and Indo-Americans’ stunning rise in US national life
We chat with Mayank Chhaya, Chicago-based veteran chronicler of the Indian diaspora, on Kamala Harris’s appeal and chances in the upcoming Nov 5 US…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E126: The difference between Asian and Caucasian skin
How effective are your skincare products? Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Sumiko At 60: Former actor Edmund Chen and daughter Yixin on ageism
Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan, who turns 60 this year in 2024, finds out the challenges to growing older as she confronts her own…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E32: Can mid-lifers use social media to boost dormant careers?
Can mid-lifers breathe new life into stale careers with social media? Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk podcast to help you…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E128: Hundreds of dams endangering the Mekong
In the quest for renewable hydropower, indiscriminate dam building in the basin of the Mekong is changing the landscape and negatively impacting local…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: What makes a National Day song a classic? Tell us your favourites
Is it catchy lyrics, a snappy beat, or is there something else that captures the Singaporean heart? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E35: Micro-drama boom: In this town, Chinese youths chase their showbiz dreams
Hengdian, in Zhejiang province, is booming as the location set for two-thirds of China’s period dramas. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E15: Why Singaporeans should expect a lot from the transport system
From the evolution of MRT lines to buses, wider cycling paths and committing to being “car-lite”, our veteran transport reporter tells all. Synopsis: The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E111: Why Myanmar’s crisis scuppers India’s Act East Policy
Hear why this policy is in jeopardy on several levels, including the risk of being outmanoeuvred and encircled by China in its near east. Synopsis: Every…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E14: Why non-drivers are also paying the price of high COEs
A veteran transport reporter tells us what can be done to bring down COE prices and how to buy a new car. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert insights if…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E13: Hongjoin - Komorebi (Live)
Hear home-grown singer-songwriter Hongjoin's intimate live studio take of the title track from his sophomore album released recently, Komorebi. Synopsis…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E13: How young Singaporean singer Hongjoin aims to make his mark in the US
Hear how Spotify's Radar programme has helped expose home-grown singer-songwriter Hongjoin. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E127: Every tool in the climate shed: How CO2 removal is a step towards net-zero
As more carbon dioxide accumulates in the atmosphere, the urgency is growing for safe and sustainable methods to remove this main greenhouse gas from the air…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E34: Japan fights to save its beloved bookshops
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry wants to take action to get people to return to brick-and-mortar stores. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E8: The FOMO over old buildings in Singapore
Is our celebration of old buildings, or even old-school businesses, a little too late? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E26: Analysing Catalist: A segment of the Singapore market
What are the strengths and weaknesses as of today, since the Catalist board was set up in 2007? Synopsis: Senior columnist Ven Sreenivasan offers you an extra…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E32: ‘Judo, botox and yoga’ – what’s Putin up to in Asia?
Analysing this is our guest - Ambassador Peter Tesch, the veteran Australian diplomat and policy strategist. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Which old building or space in Singapore would you not want to see go?
As we say goodbye to old buildings, spaces, and businesses in Singapore like the Golden Mile Complex and Peace Centre, how do Singaporeans feel about these…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E18: Why are the Olympics so special?
Singaporeans who have been to Olympics tell us why it is so important. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: Would you be an intern for 2 years?
Long internships are just one form of the many talent schemes that are accepted by employers. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E44: Singapore’s worsening road culture: What’s behind it and what can be done?
The tension between drivers and motorcyclists in Singapore is longstanding, ugly and increasingly a fatality risk - but what lies at the root of this strained…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E126: Managing climate driven migration demands a new paradigm
Humans can and must cooperate to manage climate-driven mass migration, as a heating planet forces the poor and vulnerable, particularly in the global south, to…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: How do you translate "tumpang" into standard English?
Do you know what the Singlish word is for "afraid to lose out"? Are there direct translations of Singlish to standard English? Here's a little bonus clip from…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E7: Standard English vs Singlish: Is the lingual tug-of-war over?
The kind of English we speak in Singapore has long been a discussion point. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E125: Why babies and toddlers do not need screen time
Excessive screen time can lead to speech delays, autism-like symptoms in children. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E31: Who wants to be a public servant? We ask Chan Chun Sing
The iron rice bowl is still sturdy, but demands on Singapore's public service have changed. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work Talk…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E110: Looking back at 'pageantry' of Trump Presidency: A ringside view
Our guest expert offers a striking insider look at what it was like to cover Donald Trump’s presidency, and lessons learnt from it. Synopsis: Every fourth…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E13: Get into an 'Airbnb' for cars
This car-sharing service managed to convince the government to allow them to match private car owners to hirers. Synopsis: The Straits Times offers expert…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E1: Singaporeans can code-switch. Sure anot?
Can you differentiate between the ways to use "can"? How good are you translating Singlish into standard English? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E12: Meet Shazza, the Singaporean singer whose music has the attention of Coldplay’s Chris Martin and PM Wong
Home-grown singer and songwriter Shazza is the 12th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E12: Shazza & Umar Sirhan - Rain In Manhattan (Live)
Hear home-grown singer-songwriters Shazza's and Umar Sirhan's intimate live studio take of their latest single, Rain In Manhattan. Synopsis (headphones…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E30: Budget 2024: Mid-year check for SMEs in Singapore
How is the government's $1.3 billion budget working for SMEs so far? We invite them on the show. Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the Work…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: Visit to East Coast: How reclamation will shape up against rising sea levels
While the future Long Island will guard against sea level rise, the trade-offs to marine life and the East Coast’s character must be addressed…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E6: Eat, shoot and post: What makes a good food reviewer?
Scroll social media and you’ll likely be served a food recommendation or review, often one that’s either enthused or a takedown of sorts. Synopsis: The Straits…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E25: Halfway mark of 2024: Our expert offers top stock picks in Singapore
"Why invest in Singapore, when you can invest in the US?" Our guest expert counters this argument with facts and his opinion. Synopsis: Every third Monday of…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E125: South-East Asia’s carbon storage dreams: Visionary climate solution or folly?
South-East Asia has big plans to become a regional carbon storage hub. Can it work or are the risks too great? Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E31: Could China, India go to war again?
Our expert guest on what to expect on the external front from Modi 3.0, India’s challenges, and options. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E17: Raising an Olympian in Singapore
What does it take for parents to nurture an athlete who wants to reach sport’s pinnacle? Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E15: Chip in to shape Singapore’s semiconductor ambitions
Robust job prospects amid artificial intelligence race, despite trade tensions Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E43: Is parenthood a sacrifice young Singaporeans aren’t willing to make?
Children can invoke feelings of joy, gratitude and fulfilment, but also thoughts of fatigue, financial stress, and lack of personal time? Synopsis: Every…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E33: Hong Kong's vanity car plates a creative outlet as freedoms narrow
The affordable luxury of personalised car licence plates are proving an enduring and endearing avenue for self-expression in a changing Hong Kong Synopsis…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E5: Are young people breaking up with dating apps?
Swiping for love used to be the way for millennials to find a connection, but there seems to be growing dating app disillusionment among the young. Synopsis…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E124: Did you know that vapes can expose you to toxic metals?
Vape users inhale not just harmful chemicals, but toxic metals into their lungs. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E124: Why the warming Himalayas are a water crisis for half of Asia
Local solutions are critical for vulnerable millions as the scorching heat rapidly melts snow and ice across the fragile "third pole". Synopsis: Every first…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E109: Why war 'by design' over Taiwan is unlikely: Bilahari Kausikan
South-east Asian countries appreciate there is no strategic balance in the region without the US, so they will find ways to deal with whoever is in the White…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E2: The story of Kangxi Coming, the little Taiwanese talk show heard around the world
How a variety talk show with one of the oddest hosting pairings became one of the most successful in the Chinese language entertainment scene. Synopsis: How…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E12: Why COE bidding gives this seasoned motor dealer a heartache
A seasoned motor industry insider says the COE system is bad for health because of the stress that comes with not knowing “the full picture”. Synopsis: The…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E16: Singapore EPL fans, sports presenter John Dykes debate a thrilling season
Join in this passionate post mortem of the recently concluded 2023/24 English Premier League season. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: Newcomer rhyu - Singapore’s answer to Laufey?
Home-grown singer and songwriter rhyu is the 11th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E11: rhyu - It's fine (Live)
Home-grown singer-songwriter rhyu's intimate live studio take of It's fine, a song first released in 2023, which has a million streams on just Spotify alone…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E24: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and their growth in Asia
Hear why active ETFs are becoming more popular. Synopsis: Every third Monday of the month, hosts Lee Su Shyan and Ven Sreenivasan - both senior columnists at…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E123: Climate talent scout: Meet the investor backing cutting-edge green tech
Investors are on the hunt for companies that not only cut greenhouse gas emissions but also transform industry and society. Synopsis: Every first and third…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E4: Titus Low: From SG's most famous OnlyFans creator to real estate agent?
Singapore’s most well-known OnlyFans creator Titus Low is slowly moving on from the platform that has brought him fame, money and drama. Lots of it. Synopsis…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E14: Fail well, and you learn better
Adult learning research shows “productive failure” builds tenacity and deepens learning. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps…
The Straits Times PodcastsS1E42: Do Gen Zers really have no savings for the long term?
This generation, it appears in a survey result too, is not afraid to spend immediately for happiness or instant gratification, but they do so within their…