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The Straits Times Podcasts

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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 Str... more

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Dr. Khor Hoe Ee
Eminent economist; former chief economist of AMRO
AMRO (retired); former IMF; RSIS/NTU lecturer
Episode: S2E65: Opportunities for SE Asia in the AI race between US and China
Mohamed Imran Mohamed Taib
Founding director of Dialogue Centre, focusing on cultural and racial diversity and inclusion
Dialogue Centre
Episode: S1E86: What does the war in Iran change for Singapore?
Bhavan Jaipragas
Straits Times Deputy Opinion Editor
The Straits Times
Episode: S1E86: What does the war in Iran change for Singapore?
Koh Chee Kiong
Deputy CEO of WizVision
WizVision
Episode: S1E67: Gen AI won't take your job away. Here's why
Laurence Liew
Director of AI Innovation at AI Singapore
AI Singapore
Episode: S1E67: Gen AI won't take your job away. Here's why
Adrian Toh
Clinical psychologist, Singapore Psychological Society council member
Singapore Psychological Society
Episode: S1E147: Is your psychologist actually qualified? How to check in Singapore
Cassandra Neo
Educational psychologist, public hospital psychologist
Singapore Psychological Society
Episode: S1E147: Is your psychologist actually qualified? How to check in Singapore
Hadi Azmi
The Straits Times Malaysia correspondent
The Straits Times
Episode: S2E64: Putrajaya 30 years on: The capital that never quite replaced Kuala Lumpur
Jason Lim
Chairperson of the Riding Safety Association of Singapore; co-owner of Roads.sg
Riding Safety Association of Singapore; Roads.sg
Episode: S1E85: Traffic deaths hit a 10-year high: What's happening on our roads?

Hosts

David Fogarty
Co-host of Green Pulse, focusing on environmental issues and sustainable development.
Audrey Tan
Co-host of Green Pulse, engaging in discussions about policy and sustainability.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Good content and informative!

    Thanks for the podcast, SPH Media.

    I find it very-useful and not only that, it’s great for listening while reading newspapers. ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Muhammad Faezin
    Singapore4 years ago
  • Combine series 1 and unknown series

    Great podcast! Please combine the above two mentioned series.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    edwingoh6
    Singapore8 years ago

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#177
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#220
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#107
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#2
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#21
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#34
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S1E67: Gen AI won't take your job away. Here's why
Q: What is your take on whether learning AI will be accessible or a real uphill battle for older workers?
The guests emphasize that learning AI, especially with agentic tools, hinges more on expressing intent in clear language than mastering complex coding, and that domain experience is invaluable for guiding AI outputs, making AI learning feasible even for those with less formal education.
S2E65: Opportunities for SE Asia in the AI race between US and China
Q: What do we humans do in a scenario where robots start setting up and running entire companies?
Humans will focus on higher-order tasks requiring judgment, oversight, and domain expertise, particularly in areas where human connection and nuanced understanding matter; AI will handle routine analysis, monitoring, and process optimization, but governance and complex decision-making will remain human-led for the foreseeable future.
S2E65: Opportunities for SE Asia in the AI race between US and China
Q: But I recently heard you say that while the markets are bigger than Trump, markets are not bigger than technology. What did you mean by that?
The point is that while markets have grown large globally, the transformative power of technology, particularly AI and data centers, drives productivity and growth more directly and sustainably than tariff-based volatility; technology shapes supply, production, and long-term growth in a way that tariffs cannot.
S1E84: Is owning a car in Singapore now out of reach?
Q: Is this a stealthy wealth tax?
Not precisely; it's more about nudging the majority towards EV ownership rather than outright punishing the wealthy.
S1E84: Is owning a car in Singapore now out of reach?
Q: Do you think this effectively kills their dreams?
Yes, policies may discourage young people's aspirations to own a vehicle due to affordability issues.

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1. Dr. Khor Hoe Ee
2. Mohamed Imran Mohamed Taib
3. Bhavan Jaipragas
4. Koh Chee Kiong
5. Laurence Liew
6. Adrian Toh
7. Cassandra Neo
8. Hadi Azmi

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