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Deep Dive

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Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Mobile Guardian
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Cost Of Living
Medical Certificates
Healthcare Costs
Parenting
Beauty Pageants
Workers' Party
Commercial Rents
People's Action Party
Lawrence Wong
Telehealth
Workplace Culture
Covid-19

Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang unpack Singapore news. Listen in as they take a deep dive into hot button issues that matter so that you are always in the know.

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AI agents can plan gym workouts, book flights and make decisions on our behalf. But granting them greater autonomy may pose serious consequences when AI agents go rogue. With AI researchers calling for tighter restrictions, what safety guardrails sho... more

Since the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act was enacted in 2014, no company has yet been successfully prosecuted. What is Singapore doing differently this time, to pursue the culprits behind this year’s haze? Ten companies linked to the fires have rec... more

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With Singapore shrouded in unhealthy levels of haze for weeks – and authorities warning of worse conditions before they improve – how can we protect our health? If an air purifier isn’t an option, what hacks can help you minimise exposure and does st... more

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Eight public officers have been referred to the police following a Public Service Division review of 191 officers’ property transactions near then-unannounced MRT stations. While this does not mean that wrongdoing has been established, the case raise... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Tseng
Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law
Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law
Episode: Making companies behind the haze pay: Can Singapore succeed?
Rajasekhar Balasubramanian
Urban air quality and air pollution researcher at the National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
Episode: Does air-con keep you safe from haze? What we might be getting wrong about haze safety
Marshall Lim
Lawyer at Drew & Napier; former Deputy Public Prosecutor and Assistant Chief Public Defender
Drew & Napier; Public Service
Episode: Do civil servants need tighter safeguards against misuse of confidential information?
Dr Celia Lee
Senior Research Fellow at the Nanyang Centre for Public Administration; former researcher at the Singapore Civil Service College
Nanyang Centre for Public Administration; Singapore Civil Service College
Episode: Do civil servants need tighter safeguards against misuse of confidential information?
Jeremy Lim
Associate Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS; public health policy researcher
National University of Singapore
Episode: Why is dental care so expensive in Singapore?
Yeo Kok Beng
CEO, Royce Dental Group; member of Dental Fee Benchmarking Advisory Committee
Royce Dental Group
Episode: Why is dental care so expensive in Singapore?
Shaun Fong
Interior designer with Vers Concept
Vers Concept
Episode: Renovation red flags: What to know from start to finish
Pang Khin Wee
Litigator and partner at IRB Law
IRB Law
Episode: Renovation red flags: What to know from start to finish
David Ng
Involved in planning, design and management of MRT and road infrastructure projects; chairman of the Civil and Structural Engineering Technical Committee at the Institution of Engineers
Institution of Engineers Singapore
Episode: North-South Corridor delay: Was it avoidable – and can businesses survive the impact?

Hosts

Steven Chia
Host of Deep Dive; CNA/CNA Deep Dive affiliation across iterations.
Tiffany Ang
Co-host of Deep Dive; frequently appears as host and interview facilitator; CNA affiliation.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 209 ratings
  • Really cool 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧

    Kor!!! 😎😎😎😎😎😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Kiasu Ermine
    Singapore2 months ago
  • Audio

    I really enjoy the topics discussed, but I noticed in the recent episode on incels that the audio levels varied quite a bit between speakers. This made it a little difficult to listen at times, as the volume would sometimes be too soft and other times too loud, and I found myself constantly adjusting my earpiece volume throughout the episode. Thank you for the great content, and I hope this feedback helps!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Puah LA
    Singaporea year ago
  • Timely News Coverage

    Episodes present current topics in an easy to understand package. Both sides are examined, an excellent pod that packs a lot in w every show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoundsgoodSG
    United States3 years ago
  • Covid19 discussion between 2 scientific experts

    The latest Covid19 discussion was fantastic (and electrifying!). It’s almost like the mirage of a conservative Lawrence Wong debating a more liberal OYK, except these are the scientists. I learnt so much! The interviewer was very competent too. Pls do more of these- I wish we can hear more from scientific experts, not just the MTF, when it comes to Covid.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dickson_G
    Singapore5 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I think the latest episode about second hand smoke was a episode I thoroughly enjoyed.

    It was fair, informative, covered both sides of the matter and had a good conclusion.

    Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Macboy85
    Singapore6 years ago

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Several episodes are highlighted for bringing in credible experts beyond the usual panel, boosting perceived depth.
Listeners appreciate timely, balance-minded discussion across controversial topics.
Audience values accessible yet rigorous conversations on policy, society, and technology.
Audio quality feedback suggests production tweaks could improve consistency.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#52
Singapore/Popular Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#84
Singapore/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#13
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#201
Taiwan/News

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Does air-con keep you safe from haze? What we might be getting wrong about haze safety
Q: Can I just close all my windows and turn on the aircon? Will that help because you were saying that you need a filter, right? An aircon has a filter?
Typical air-conditioning filters mainly capture larger debris, not fine particles. He recommends a MERV 13-or-higher filter; otherwise, closing windows and using fans can disperse particles away from a person, while a suitable filter can capture them.
Does air-con keep you safe from haze? What we might be getting wrong about haze safety
Q: When we look at the 24-hour PSI, how's that forecast, how does it come about? How do they come out with that number?
Forecasts combine hotspot counts and locations in Sumatra and Kalimantan, the movement of polluted air toward Singapore, and recent particle concentrations. Cloud cover, shifting winds and rainfall add uncertainty.
Making companies behind the haze pay: Can Singapore succeed?
Q: Why is it so difficult to prosecute such cases?
The evidence connecting fires to companies is usually overseas, concession maps may be difficult to obtain, and land records and corporate ownership structures can be incomplete or opaque.
Making companies behind the haze pay: Can Singapore succeed?
Q: What are preventive measure notices?
They can direct entities believed to be involved in conduct contributing to haze to fight fires, stop burning, or submit prevention plans. They are preventive rather than punitive, and failing to comply is not itself an offense.
Should we be rewarded for doing what's good for us?
Q: Do monetary incentives undermine intrinsic motivation for certain behaviors?
Yes, particularly for prosocial acts like blood donation, where paying people can crowd out intrinsic motives and make the act transactional rather than voluntary.

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This show consistently tackles Singaporean current affairs through a policy and society lens, mixing governance, education, urban planning, language, and technology with in-depth expert and practitioner perspectives. Episodes often pair hosts with academics, government officials, and community voices to unpack complex issues—from youth radicalization and elder care policy to AI in education and public-space debates—offering practical takeaways for families, professionals, and policymakers. A notable strength is the breadth of topics anchored in local relevance, while maintaining rigorous context and balanced viewpoints that appeal to listeners who want clear, nuanced discussions grounded in Singapore's realities.

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5. Jeremy Lim
6. Yeo Kok Beng
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