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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

S. Jayakumar
Professor, diplomat and legal scholar; former Senior Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and cabinet member
The Straits Times discussion guest, author of Three Unique Laws
Episode: S1E87: Lee Kuan Yew arrowed me to face JB Jeyaretnam: Ex-SM S Jayakumar on being in LKY’s Cabinet
Sharon Salim
Manpower Correspondent at the ST Business Desk
The Straits Times
Episode: S2E48: Pay transparency: what to do after finding out a colleague’s salary is higher than yours
Qian Liu
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wusawa Advisory
Wusawa Advisory
Episode: S2E83: China’s economy has a big problem: Who will keep buying?
Loh Chin Ee
Associate Professor, NIE; researcher into reading habits
NIE (National Institute of Education)
Episode: S1E106: Will the new National Library Board campaign get more people to read books?
Chris Koh
Program Director of the National Reading Movement
National Reading Movement / NLB
Episode: S1E106: Will the new National Library Board campaign get more people to read books?
Dinesh Vasu Dash
Minister of State for Manpower, Culture, Community and Youth; Mayor of Southeast District; MP of East Coast GRC
Singapore Government / Ministry of Manpower
Episode: S1E86: Dinesh Vasu Dash on Singapore’s dependence on migrant workers
Walter Sim
Japan correspondent for The Straits Times
The Straits Times
Episode: S2E82: When Japan's prisons become a safety net for the elderly
Dr. Jared Ng
Psychiatrist and Medical Director at Connections Mind Health; Co-lead for Project Hayat
Connections Mind Health; Project Hayat
Episode: S1E105: 2 out of 3 suicide deaths are men, a psychiatrist explains why
Anthea Ong
Founder of SG Mental Health Matters
SG Mental Health Matters
Episode: S1E105: 2 out of 3 suicide deaths are men, a psychiatrist explains why

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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Positive feedback on digestible explanations of complex topics.
Listeners praise practical takeaways for business and policy contexts.
Some episodes noted for data-driven insights and actionable strategies.
A few listeners seek more diverse regional perspectives beyond Singapore.
Audiences appreciate diverse guests from government, academia, and industry.

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#118
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#220
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Apple Podcasts
#161
Singapore/Top Podcasts
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#3
Singapore/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#24
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#68
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S1E87: Lee Kuan Yew arrowed me to face JB Jeyaretnam: Ex-SM S Jayakumar on being in LKY’s Cabinet
Q: Was Lee Kuan Yew truly open to persuasion, and how did cabinet discussions shape policy even when there were sharp exchanges?
Lee Kuan Yew could be headstrong, but he was intellectually honest and willing to listen to cogent arguments; sharp exchanges were a catalyst for clearer deliberation and stronger policy outcomes because ministers presented robust, well-prepared points.
S1E87: Lee Kuan Yew arrowed me to face JB Jeyaretnam: Ex-SM S Jayakumar on being in LKY’s Cabinet
Q: What was the rationale behind the NCMP, and could it be viewed as a 'poison chalice' for opposition politics?
The NCMP emerged from a political mood that the electorate wanted a check on government with opposition MPs, and while some may question its political implications, the scheme has allowed defeated candidates to contribute in Parliament and has occasionally led to later electoral success for those MPs.
S1E87: Lee Kuan Yew arrowed me to face JB Jeyaretnam: Ex-SM S Jayakumar on being in LKY’s Cabinet
Q: Do you think the GRC is still the right tool to handle minority representation, given recent electoral developments?
The GRC served to provide racially representative Parliament, and it should be viewed as one modality among others, rather than the sole solution; a broader toolkit—including other laws and bodies—exists to address racial harmony and representation.
S1E106: Will the new National Library Board campaign get more people to read books?
Q: Why cash incentives instead of vouchers or other rewards?
The cash incentive is part of a broader habit-tracker approach within the Read SG Challenge, supplemented by gamification elements like XP, nudges, and behavioral insights; the cash element is a strong draw for non-readers but not the only feature.
S1E106: Will the new National Library Board campaign get more people to read books?
Q: Chris, can you tell us how Read SG was conceptualized?
Read SG was started to cultivate a habit of long-form reading, focusing on books and long articles to strengthen attention, cognitive and emotional well-being, and total well-being; it builds on prior movements and aims to form a sustained behavior in Singaporeans.

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5. Chris Koh
6. Dinesh Vasu Dash
7. Walter Sim
8. Dr. Jared Ng

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