Best Pricey Talks Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #5 - Dye Hard: The Pricey Pursuit of the Fountain of Youth 7:01

5h ago7:01

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The trio delves into the rising costs of a simple haircut and the trend of older gentlemen using hair dye to turn back the clock. With laughs and nostalgia, they highlight the changing dynamics of these community hubs.By Highland Media & Entertainment Group

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UW-Madison students take aim at Eric Hovde, Hovde’s development company 46:32

6h ago46:32

46:32

Here's your local news for Monday, October 14, 2024: We check in on Hovde Properties' demolition site in downtown Madison, Get the details on a letter campaign asking Willy Street Co-op to boycott Sabra, Run down the possible cuts to Madison’s budget, Mark an important anniversary in the fight for reproductive freedom, Take a closer look at a popul…

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S1E47: Tan See Leng: How tough talks resulted in job seeker support 30:55

20h ago30:55

30:55

The SkillsFuture JobSeeker Support aims to help the retrenched tide over financially, while between jobs, after tough talks with unions, employers and the Government. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. As the global economy changes more rapidly and unpredictably, workers m…

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City Ethics Board rejects unconventional funding of reading grogram 50:23

6h ago50:23

50:23

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 10, 2024: We get the details on an unconventional funding request from a Madison alder, Find out what UW-Madison leaders said behind the scenes about last semester's student encampment, Explain the mission behind the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, Celebrate fall-weather fishing, Hear the lates…

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LGBTQ+ advocacy groups file complaints against 4 Wisconsin school districts 47:02

2h ago47:02

47:02

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 9, 2024: We head to the World Dairy Expo, Find out why advocacy groups filed federal complaints against 4 Wisconsin school districts, Take a closer look at censorship in Wisconsin prisons, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time to 1969, And much more.…

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Budget referendums a “temporary solution,” Dane County mayors say 46:13

8h ago46:13

46:13

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 8, 2024: We find out why so many Wisconsin municipalities are struggling to make ends meet, Interview the Republican candidate running to represent District 48 in the state Assembly, Report the latest figures on dairy product consumption, Visit the newly opened second location of El Sabor de Puebla, Share…

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Episode #4 - Which City Truly Birthed Hip-Hop? 14:25

22h ago14:25

14:25

The hosts spar over the origins of hip-hop, debating the influence of Philadelphia versus New York on the genre's foundational elements. They explore iconic artists, groundbreaking moments, and the cultural impact of both cities. This lively discussion is a deep dive into the true birthplace of hip-hop, packed with facts, passion, and a bit of riva…

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Episode #3 - Soul Food - The Mystery of Missing Menu Items 6:53

1d ago6:53

6:53

The hosts serve up a hilarious take on the frustration of restaurants running out of menu items just when you're ready to order. They dive into personal stories of cravings crushed and the elusive "sold out" specials. With witty banter and relatable gripes, this episode will have you laughing and nodding in agreement.…

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CDC renews grant funding of UW-Madison program 45:48

8d ago45:48

45:48

Here's your local news for Monday, October 7, 2024: We find out why some Wisconsin voters avoid talking politics, Learn how a preventative health care program at UW-Madison plans to spend renewed funding from the CDC, Share a preview of this budget-heavy week in local government, Explore UW-Madison’s updated free speech and protest policies, Take a…

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S2E3: Should we play with FIRE? 33:55

3d ago33:55

33:55

We don’t all have to live frugally and retire by 40 years old, but we need to be financially disciplined so we can retire meaningfully. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. FIRE in this context, stands for financial independence, retire early - a movement th…

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S2E3: A relook at nuclear energy's role in the net-zero goal 17:42

4d ago17:42

17:42

Powering up: The world is warming up to nuclear energy as nations scramble for zero-carbon electricity. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. For years, nuclear energy has been reviled as an energy source over safety, co…

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UW anti-camping rule rarely used before police raid 48:13

6d ago48:13

48:13

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 3, 2024: We attend a groundbreaking ceremony for an affordable housing development on Madison's southeast side, Reveal when UW-Madison does and doesn't enforce camping laws, Get some advice on real estate investment, Explain sump pits, Talk passion versus practicality in the world of fashion, And much mo…

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S2E1: Is Cantonese dying out in Hong Kong? 19:54

10d ago19:54

19:54

Some are holding fast to their mother tongue, even with migration overseas, and are coming up with creative ways to spread the learning and use of Cantonese. Synopsis: The Straits Times chats with ST’s global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. Want to pick up Cantonese? Some Hong Kongers - fro…

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National Democrats rally in Madison for reproductive rights 49:12

13d ago49:12

49:12

Here's your local news for October 2, 2024: We get the latest statewide polling on the presidential race, Attend a rally for reproductive freedom, Learn how much money Wisconsin could save with expanded Medicaid, Meet Venezuelan immigrants in our community, Travel back in time to 1968, And much more.…

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S1E12: Rooting for our mother tongues in Singapore 31:47

12d ago31:47

31:47

Your mother tongue can also be your super power - that’s what our three guests on The Usual Place tell us. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. In this episode, Zhang Xi Ying, a content producer at HeyKaki, C Aishwarya, a branding and promotions executive from Tamil M…

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S1E128: Let’s talk about mental health! 22:39

11d ago22:39

22:39

There is no health without mental health. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Mental health is a national priority in Singapore. While the recent 2023 National Population Health Survey showed that there was an improvement in the mental health of the general populati…

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Trump rallies Republican voters in Waunakee 47:43

8d ago47:43

47:43

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 1, 2024: We talk to folks waiting in line outside Trump's rally in Waunakee, Attend the grand re-opening of the St. Vinny's on Willy Street, Consider the impact of avian flu on the World Dairy Expo, Discuss UW-Madison students' right to log off, Learn how to identify different sparrows during seasonal mig…

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Episode #1 - Time Out - Spare the Rod? Navigating New Age Parenting 12:33

9d ago12:33

12:33

Oaky Doke, Negatron, and Bush Worker tackle the delicate topic of chastisement, comparing old-school discipline to modern-day parenting styles. They debate the effectiveness of legendary "belt treatment" while sharing comedic anecdotes from their own upbringings. This episode is a playful yet thought-provoking exploration of how we raise and correc…

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Episode #2 - Black Republican – “The Trump Dilemma 6:25

14d ago6:25

6:25

Oaky Doke, Negatron, and Bush Worker tackle the polarizing topic of supporting Donald Trump as a Black American. They explore the reasons some in the community back Trump. With humor and candor, they ask the tough question: can supporting Trump align with the interests of Black Americans, or is it a step in the wrong direction?…

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Wisconsin municipalities bill candidates for pricey campaign visits 47:16

9d ago47:16

47:16

Here's your local news for Monday, September 30, 2024: We'll find out how much campaign visits cost Wisconsin municipalities, Interview the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood, Check out the week ahead in city and county government, Mark the anniversary of a pivotal moment in French history, Take a closer look at a popular cocktail, Review two …

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201: A Proposal, More Roy Orbison and Edmunds Hoodrats 1:53:48

10d ago1:53:48

1:53:48

Let us know what you think - text the show! On this week’s show: Happy National Chocolate Milk Day Yankee check in? VT Attorney general race is interesting EEE on the decline Get your gut checked Multigenerational housing in Jericho Vermont’s only national park could expand The state wants to build a new women’s prison. We got a wild dog Vermont’s …

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Voting rights advocates speak out against Wausau Mayor Doug Diny 49:01

13d ago49:01

49:01

Here's your local news for Thursday, September 26, 2024: We check in on pre-election wrangling across the state, Learn how a local program keeping Indigenous languages alive, Find out how Wisconsin is handling the latest PFAS standards from the feds, Explain what you can and can’t say at government meetings, Celebrate the start of fall-weather fish…

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S1E114: South-east Asian scam centres a growing regional security threat 23:21

19d ago23:21

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Why action is needed to avoid some countries being labelled as 'scam states'. Synopsis: Every third and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. With their heavy security, territorial control and global reach, we look at South-e…

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Pro-Palestine activists dispute disciplinary action at UW-Madison 46:31

20d ago46:31

46:31

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 25, 2024: We head to the Bread and Puppet Circus in Mazomanie, Speak with a UW-Madison student facing disciplinary action for supporting Palestine, Learn how a local program is turning guns into garden tools, Broadcast the most in-depth weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time to the '60s, …

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Madison leaders "cut the ribbon" on new Bus Rapid Transit system 49:54

15d ago49:54

49:54

Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 24, 2024: We get the latest on BRT after its official launch Sunday, Find out why a local produce supplier is asking for harvesting help, Check in on "The Victory" coffee shop after a recent fire, Share the details on milk prices in the Midwest, Visit a soul food restaurant on Monroe Street, Learn how w…

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S1E15: Singaporean switches banking studies for music; debut album on US jazz chart 30:04

22d ago30:04

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Home-grown jazz saxophone player Sean Hong Wei is the 15th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 15th episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean jazz saxophone player Sean Hong Wei. The 25-year-old marked a milestone …

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Vice President Harris rallies Madison voters 47:44

16d ago47:44

47:44

Here's your local news for Monday, September 23, 2024: We share an inside look at the Harris rally on Friday, Attend a candidate forum in the race for Dane County executive, Celebrate the birthday of an independent filmmaker and review two of his movies, Take a closer look at a popular cocktail, Learn about the invasive species in Wisconsin's lakes…

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S1E1: Workers aren't loyal anymore, why train them? 22:47

16d ago22:47

22:47

How can Singapore business leaders become special? Synopsis: The Straits Times speaks with the new dean of Insead Asia Campus, Professor Sameer Hasija, on executive education and Singapore business leaders. The new dean of Insead Asia recounts the following meme in an era where workers do not stay put in one organisation for long anymore. The chief…

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S1E17: Has pricey car ownership killed youths' desire for cars? 56:07

24d ago56:07

56:07

A university professor says his students are not keen on owning a car, while a motor industry expert says that they would, if cars were affordable. Synopsis: Every third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times offers expert insights on new vehicles or transportation trends. In this episode, COE Watch host Lee Nian Tjoe invites Associate Professor R…

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S1E11: Why parents should not see teachers as service providers: Chan Chun Sing 41:26

26d ago41:26

41:26

Can there be respect? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day. Education Minister Chan Chun Seng recently announced at the Ministry of Education Schools Work Plan Seminar, how parents should communicate with teachers from now on. He said teachers are not required to share their personal p…

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