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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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Recent Guests

Vali Nasr
Iran and Middle East expert, professor at Johns Hopkins University and visiting professor at RSIS
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: S2E92: Iran vs US: Is the war about to get much worse?
Audrey Tan
Assistant news editor at The Straits Times and host of Green Pulse
The Straits Times
Episode: S1E115: Can Singapore take Indonesia to the International Court of Justice over the haze?
Scott Tan
Partner in Rajah & Tann's International Arbitration practice and former public international law government lawyer
Rajah & Tann
Episode: S1E115: Can Singapore take Indonesia to the International Court of Justice over the haze?
Serene Koh
Director of the Behavioural Insights Team in Singapore and behavioural scientist
Behavioural Insights Team
Episode: S1E95: It’s not about greed: Behavioural scientist Serene Koh explains the psychology of falling for scams
Low Xin Wei
Chief executive of the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute and former assistant chief executive at the Energy Market Authority
Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute
Episode: S3E3: What if Singapore had a nuclear reactor, where’d it be?
Julian Low
Co-founder of Wushiren, an independent physical theatre collective combining theatre and Tai Chi.
Wushiren
Episode: S2E55: Study hard, work hard, retire then die: Do Singaporeans spend our lives living someone else's dream?
Karina Tehusijarana
The Straits Times Indonesia correspondent
The Straits Times
Episode: S2E91: Why Indonesians are falling back in love with cinemas and the analogue life
Francis Ng
Singapore's first Commissioner of Online Safety with more than 25 years of public sector legal experience
Online Safety Commission
Episode: S1E115: This man can order TikTok and Facebook to take posts down - Singapore's online safety commissioner
Mathew Mathews
Head of IPS Social Lab, National University of Singapore
Institute of Policy Studies - IPS, National University of Singapore
Episode: S1E94: Households without wealth can get ‘completely disabled’ by disruption, job loss: IPS’ Mathew Mathews

Hosts

Li Xueying
Host of Asian Insider; The Straits Times
Natasha
Host of The Usual Place; The Straits Times / SPH Media
Vanessa Chelvan
Host of The Motherload / The Mother Load

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Questionable slant

    Is this programme affiliated with the CCP in any way?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bibliophenia
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • 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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A few listeners seek more diverse regional perspectives beyond Singapore.
Audiences appreciate diverse guests from government, academia, and industry.

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S1E115: Can Singapore take Indonesia to the International Court of Justice over the haze?
Q: Why do you think Singapore is not going for the extreme option, which is taking Indonesia to the International Court of Justice?
Scott explains that Indonesia has not consented to the court case, so Singapore cannot file unilaterally. He adds that diplomacy and cooperation are more likely than litigation to produce a durable solution between neighboring countries.
S1E115: Can Singapore take Indonesia to the International Court of Justice over the haze?
Q: Is the THPA 'toothless'?
Audrey says the criticism is understandable for people enduring the haze, while Scott argues the law can still hold companies to account and influence behavior even when prosecutions are difficult.
S2E55: Study hard, work hard, retire then die: Do Singaporeans spend our lives living someone else's dream?
Q: If someone says, “I really don't know what's my passion, what do I do?”
Low says asking the question is a good start. He suggests trying something that feels funny or unusual and exploring arts, sports and culture, while paying attention to what sparks curiosity.
S2E55: Study hard, work hard, retire then die: Do Singaporeans spend our lives living someone else's dream?
Q: What is your definition of the Singaporean dream?
Low says he initially understood it as education leading to a good career, financial stability, children and a good family. He later argues that a fixed pathway can limit freedom and personal choice.
S2E91: Why Indonesians are falling back in love with cinemas and the analogue life
Q: What accounts for young Indonesians' interest in offline, hands-on activities?
Tehusijarana points to screen fatigue, a desire to meet people face to face and the appeal of activities that add effort and delay to instant digital experiences. Social media still helps people discover these communities.

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2. Audrey Tan
3. Scott Tan
4. Serene Koh
5. Low Xin Wei
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7. Karina Tehusijarana
8. Francis Ng

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