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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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Recent Guests

Bhavan Jaipragas
Straits Times Senior Columnist
The Straits Times
Episode: S1E110: Singapore ministerial pay debate: Paying top talent competitive salaries is in the ‘soul of the PAP’
Rebecca Grace Tan
Senior Lecturer in Political Science
National University of Singapore
Episode: S1E110: Singapore ministerial pay debate: Paying top talent competitive salaries is in the ‘soul of the PAP’
Edward Blakeney
British psychotherapist and researcher with extensive experience working with refugees in Myanmar and Thailand
Dare Network (NGO)
Episode: S2E86: Nine-year-olds on drugs: Has the world abandoned Myanmar?
Tim Wee
CEO of Mindful Community
Mindful Community
Episode: S1E90: A non-profit chief on why caregivers refuse the rest they need and end up hitting a wall
Afdhal Rahman
From OCBC
OCBC
Episode: S2E49: Singapore stocks have just had their best run in years, are you missing out?
Sheryl Choong
From Endowus
Endowus
Episode: S2E49: Singapore stocks have just had their best run in years, are you missing out?
Brian Kennedy
Distinguished professor of biochemistry and physiology, director for the Center for Healthy Longevity at NUHS
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Episode: S1E152: How old are you biologically, and what are you doing about it?
Christine Sun
Chief Researcher and Strategist at Reliant Group (Orange Tea, ETC)
Reliant Group
Episode: S1E109: Lifting of wait out period for private home owners could flood HDB market with cash-rich buyers
Denise Phua
Member of Parliament, Central District Mayor, President of the Autism Resource Centre and Autism Association Singapore
Autism Resource Centre / Autism Association Singapore
Episode: S1E89: My son has autism, he changed how I think about success and significance | MP Denise Phua

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 92 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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S1E89: My son has autism, he changed how I think about success and significance | MP Denise Phua
Q: What is your overarching hope for change in the next decade for disability inclusion?
To maximize every individual's potential with equal access across education, work, living, healthcare, and transport, while ensuring society works together with courage, boldness, and joy to implement practical, scalable solutions.
S1E89: My son has autism, he changed how I think about success and significance | MP Denise Phua
Q: How can employers be encouraged to hire more people with disabilities without it feeling like charity?
Emphasize that many roles can be redesigned to fit capable workers; focus on structured job design, clear KPIs, and real training partnerships with disability organisations; incentives exist (employer tax incentives, workfare top-ups) and publicized success stories help.
S1E89: My son has autism, he changed how I think about success and significance | MP Denise Phua
Q: From your experience, what are the biggest gaps when transitioning from school to adulthood for people with autism?
The three key gaps are learning, working, and living; learning must have a longer runway and continuous opportunities beyond 18, with structured pathways and tailored support; employment should include a continuum from sheltered work to open employment with coaching; living requires inclusive housing and ongoing support models.
S2E49: Singapore stocks have just had their best run in years, are you missing out?
Q: What should a 25-year-old beginner do first when starting to invest in the US?
Start with a core base of index funds or ETFs to build broad exposure, then consider a satellite position with individual stocks only after establishing a long-term plan and sufficient diversification.
S1E152: How old are you biologically, and what are you doing about it?
Q: How do you track biological aging, and what practical tests are available today?
There are many clocks using clinical markers, epigenetics, and other data; some clinics in Singapore are offering methylation age testing and integrating AI to personalize recommendations, but the field emphasizes using baseline health checks and scalable biomarkers before pursuing advanced interventions.

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3. Edward Blakeney
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7. Brian Kennedy
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