Best Every Nation Singapore Podcasts (2024)

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Singapore GP recap 38:35

33m ago38:35

38:35

Lizards and the F word. And that was the Singapore Grand Prix! We’re chatting all things on and off track including rumors, McLaren’s dominance, and the return of the Max. Let’s un-box-box the Singapore GP! DISCLAIMER: this recorded before I saw all the gut-wrenching post-race content with Daniel. Many tears were shed. MENTIONED MEDIA WATCH EPISODE…

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

1d ago30:04

30:04

Home-grown jazz saxophone player Sean Hong Wei is the 15th guest in this music channel. Synopsis: 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 …

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

1d 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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Lando’s ‘message to the world’? Ricciardo’s last dance? – 2024 Singapore GP Review 1:11:40

7h ago1:11:40

1:11:40

In the Marina Bay paddock, Tom Clarkson, F1 Correspondent and Presenter Lawrence Barretto and Sam Power from Australia’s Channel 10 react to a dominant Lando Norris victory at the Singapore Grand Prix. Was the McLaren driver’s 20-second winning margin a message to the world, himself, McLaren or championship rival Max Verstappen about what he’s capa…

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

19h 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

3d 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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S1E113: Veteran diplomat Kishore Mahbubani's career: A front row seat to the Asian century 23:22

21h ago23:22

23:22

The seasoned Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani is bullish on India and Asean but says the US should not be underestimated. 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. Veteran Singapore diplomat Kishore …

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Singaporeanisms - Code-Switching & Kopi Khoo 3:47

2d ago3:47

3:47

I'm striking up conversations with strangers & asking them questions about Singapore. This time, I talk to a code-switcher about how Singaporeans can glide effortlessly between English and Singlish, and then drop by Joo Chiat to hang out with a non-coffee drinking barista who sells artisanal coffee from a hole she made in her kitchen wall to custom…

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri takes Baku! 57:01

9d ago57:01

57:01

We’re debriefing all things Azerbaijan Grand Prix– from Oscar being an unflappable king on track, to Charles’ always being the Baku bridesmaid and never the Baku bride, to THAT MOMENT between Carlos and Checo. Let’s un-box box the Baku GP! Watch the episode MENTIONED LINKS Adrien Newey is going to Aston Martin Adrien Newey’s wife's comments on the …

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Why Baku was Oscar’s ‘best’ – 2024 Azerbaijan GP Review with Piastri’s Race Engineer Tom Stallard 1:01:10

7d ago1:01:10

1:01:10

Tom Clarkson is joined in the Baku paddock by Oscar Piastri’s race engineer Tom Stallard, Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham and ESPN journalist Juan Fossaroli to dissect Piastri's sensational victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. How crucial was his late-on-the-brakes overtake of Charles Leclerc on lap 20? And why wasn’t the Ferrari driver ab…

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S2E2: How do young workers view pay? 27:34

26m ago27:34

27:34

Salaries need to be structured more flexibly to reflect broader aspirations. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Views on pay issues vary widely among young workers depending on their professional and life goals. This was borne out in a survey of 1,000 youn…

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S2E2: Bezos Earth Fund's menu for Asia: Bugs, slaughter-free meat and fermented protein 17:28

10d ago17:28

17:28

In the bid to make alternative protein palatable to the consumer, South-east Asian cuisine offers some advantages. 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. Home to glitzy bars and Michelin star restaurants, Singapore is a f…

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S1E34: What future for the famed Gurkhas? 26:57

2d ago26:57

26:57

Revered as soldiers, the Gurkhas are Nepalis who are recruited into the British Army, the Singapore Police, the Indian Army, and recently, even the Russian army. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the Asian continent. In this episode, Ravi speaks with one of th…

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S1E10: Bye-bye 5Cs. Hello, purpose: how we redefine success 44:03

12d ago44:03

44:03

Does living a meaningful, purpose-filled life trump materialistic goals and climbing the corporate ladder these days? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day, and finds out about what young people are talking about. Talk about the new definition of success has been fronted this year by Si…

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S1E20: What is working in F1’s Red Bull Racing team like? 22:38

15d ago22:38

22:38

Two Singaporeans share their experiences working for Red Bull racing. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The 2024 Singapore Grand Prix returns on Sept 22 when fans here witness exhilarating action over 62 laps of the 4.94-kilometre Marina Bay Street Circuit. And while the title race …

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Adrian Newey's 'game-changing' move to Aston Martin - reaction from Pedro de la Rosa 55:29

14d ago55:29

55:29

After more than 30 years in Formula 1, winning an unprecedented 25 World Championships with Williams, McLaren and Red Bull, legendary designer Adrian Newey has signed a multi-year deal with Aston Martin to become their managing technical partner and a shareholder in the company. He’ll start work with the team in March 2025. Why has Newey chosen Ast…

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S1E2: Sumiko at 60: Friendship isn't about age groups 34:42

4d ago34:42

34:42

Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan, who turns 60 this year in 2024, finds out the challenges to growing older as she confronts her own negative attitudes about ageing. Intergenerational friendships are not just about age groups, as Sumiko finds out from Michael Chiang. The playwright is nearly three decades older than married …

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S1E46: BNPL: Buying power or financial trouble? 35:50

5d ago35:50

35:50

The 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) scheme allows for purchase on zero interest instalment plans with less credit requirement. Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. In 2023, Singapore consumers spent $3.4 billion online and in-store using 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) se…

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S1E36: Chinese sauces are popular in India; less so are their purveyors 17:39

8d ago17:39

17:39

The bitter aftertaste though, is the story of how Chinese Indians are struggling to fit in. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe, about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. There is a popular sauce in India, which involves …

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Italian GP Recap: Charles Leclerc wins Monza! 1:01:28

22d ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Monza left me with a FLURRY of emotions I am still processing. From Charles Leclerc’s epic win. To the Tifosi’s epic celebrations. To McLaren’s very questionable race and championship strategy. To the grid updates for next year (and this year!). To Kevin simultaneously scoring a point and being banned from the next race. It’s almost too much too ha…

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S1E127: The war on salt and saturated fats 19:24

21d ago19:24

19:24

How to choose a healthier salt and cooking oil. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Singapore is planning to introduce Nutri-Grade labelling for salt, sauces and seasonings, instant noodles and cooking oil. These are labels that will allow consumers to tell at a gla…

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You Otter Go to the Night Safari! 3:58

10d ago3:58

3:58

The Night Safari in Mandai is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and the big draw has always been to see animals at night; lions, elephants, rhinos - the bigger, the better, you might think when it comes to entertainment value. And yes, when the lions roar, it's a sound that inspires awe and terror at the same time. But on my trip, the best sound I …

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S1E9: Flexibility at work: The secret sauce to more babies? 24:18

21d ago24:18

24:18

We ask Indranee Rajah - Minister in the Prime Minister's Office - to explain the mindset shift aim of the enhanced parental leave scheme, announced on Aug 18. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day, and finds out about what young people are talking about. When it was announced at the Nat…

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How Ferrari + Leclerc outwitted McLaren at Monza – 2024 Italian GP Review 1:11:30

21d ago1:11:30

1:11:30

In the Monza paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by 2012 GP2 champion Davide Valsecchi and 2023 Formula 2 champion Théo Pourchaire for F1 Nation’s review of an astonishing Italian Grand Prix that was won by Charles Leclerc in front of a jubilant Tifosi. How did Leclerc make a one-stop strategy succeed? Was this his best win in F1? What can we expect fr…

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S2E1: Investing with $100 a month as an undergrad? Why not! 31:50

12d ago31:50

31:50

Start early, compound your wealth, and try not to beat the market. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Finance literacy experts always tell us to “start young” so we can make full use of the effect of compounding and grow our wealth from a young age. But ho…

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S2E1: Eco-nomics: Putting a value on nature is also key to saving it 23:23

18d ago23:23

23:23

Businesses are buying into new financial products that could help save nature, but funds for nature’s protection have not reached the scale required. 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. Coral reef bonds, biodiversity c…

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S1E1: Get a headstart in your finances & career from our new ST podcast 1:40

18d ago1:40

1:40

New episodes from our rebranded podcast channel will drop here: https://str.sg/wB2m Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Our previous Money and Career podcast channel is now rebranded HeadSTart on Record, taking on a fresher and sharper approach on how to ch…

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S1E14: Shigga Shay - Overachieve (Live) 3:39

20d ago3:39

3:39

Hear home-grown rapper Shigga Shay's intimate live studio take of his latest single, Overachieve, which will also be included in his upcoming release Hanyu Pinyin. Synopsis (headphones recommended): This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio. Listen to Shigga Shay talk…

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S1E14: Despite his elimination from Rap Of China, Shigga Shay stills sees it as a win 38:20

17d ago38:20

38:20

Home-grown rapper Shigga Shay is the 14th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 14th episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean rapper Shigga Shay. The 31-year-old hip-hop artist speaks at length about his…

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S1E3: Visit to Windsor Nature Park: Can insects in SG's backyard be foraged? 24:10

18d ago24:10

24:10

Love or loathe them, could insects also become a food source in the wider context of the global population? Synopsis (headphones recommended): Green Trails is a 4-part environment podcast special for 2024 where The Straits Times hits the ground with experts. "Can this be eaten?” is an oft repeated question that every nature guide is familiar with. …

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2024 Dutch Grand Prix and summer break reacap 43:27

1M ago43:27

43:27

We're back from summer break with a banger of a Dutch Grand Prix!! Not really, but we’ve still got some action to unpack from the weekend, plus a whole summer of content, from team updates to holiday shenanigans to gossip our way through. Let’s unpack the Dutch Grand Prix! Watch episode MENTIONED MEDIA Mattia Binotto signs up for the Audi project J…

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How Lando dominated, why Max struggled and Ferrari's surprise podium - 2024 Dutch GP Review 59:48

28d ago59:48

59:48

Tom Clarkson, Red Bull Sim Racing driver Jarno Opmeer and F1.com Editor Greg Stuart debrief after Lando Norris' dominant victory at the Dutch Grand Prix. Up for discussion in this episode: how did Lando manage to win by nearly 23 seconds, and why did Max Verstappen and Red Bull have no answer to the pace of the McLaren? Ferrari's Charles Leclerc sc…

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S1E112: Understanding China-Philippines' dangerous South China Sea face-offs 19:16

22d ago19:16

19:16

Aggression from China is driving Manila and Washington closer, spurring a loose coalition against Beijing. 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. Despite talks between China and the Philippines regard…

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How to Survive the Hungry Ghost Festival! 5:28

24d ago5:28

5:28

The Hungry Ghost Festival this year runs from August 4th to September 2nd. According to legend, it's when the Gates of Hell are opened, and spirits wander the earth. Those who believe will burn offerings to appease these spirits. I've compiled a cheeky list of ten tips to help you through the month. Ghost Festival Hear. Here. Singapore. #hungryghos…

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S1E16: The influence of Haidilao on our appetite for Chinese cars 41:19

24d ago41:19

41:19

A motor industry expert connects popular culture to the success of Chinese car brands in Singapore. Synopsis: Every third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times offers expert insights on new vehicles or transportation trends. BYD is leading the sales chart in Singapore and other Chinese car brands are also making their way here. In a market where …

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Max’s best season so far? Will McLaren or Mercedes end the champ’s home dominance? – 2024 Dutch GP Preview 38:54

1M ago38:54

38:54

Formula 1 is back! Tom Clarkson is joined by De Telegraaf journalist Erik van Haren to discuss all the big talking points as the 2024 season resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix. Max Verstappen has won his home race three years in a row, but the championship leader is without a victory in the last four this season. Will he return to winning ways in fron…

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S1E129: Are climate and environment disclosures helping to cut carbon? 19:55

27d ago19:55

19:55

Climate and environment data disclosures are vital. But real action is needed for cutting emissions and nature protection. 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. There’s a saying in sustainability circles: What gets measu…

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S1E1: Why does it feel like Singaporeans are angry all the time? 8:02

1M ago8:02

8:02

What triggers one’s frustrations in Singapore? Even the smallest inconvenience can spark irritation, making it feel like we’re always on the edge of our temper. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives. Murals and HDB block patterns, poor service, bad food, long queues, queue…

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S1E19: A look back at Paris Olympics 2024 with Max Maeder 30:01

1M ago30:01

30:01

ST sports reporters and the SG bronze medalist look back at memorable moments in the Paris Olympics. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. History was made on Aug 9, 2024, when kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder became Singapore’s youngest Olympic medallist after he clinched a bronze in the F…

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Why F1 is set for a showdown in 2024 28:16

2M ago28:16

28:16

Max Verstappen has the lead, but his rivals have more speed. With McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari fighting Red Bull for race victories, the second half of the 2024 Formula 1 season is too close to call. Tom Clarkson and 1996 World Champion Damon Hill discuss how Max Verstappen needs to drive to take a fourth consecutive title. Are McLaren now favouri…

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S1E17: The art of picking out a good job fast 30:27

1M ago30:27

30:27

A well-written job description helps employers and jobseekers find the right fit. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset. The job search is never easy, with limited time and lots of ground to cover. This means it is important to be able to suss out, with confidenc…

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S1E45: Are you paying too much for your resale HDB flat? 18:54

1M ago18:54

18:54

Two HDB resale flats had listing prices of $2 million in May, which were debunked by the authorities for being misleading and unrealistic. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. The authorities sat up and paid attention when a jumbo flat in Sengkang was pu…

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S1E28: Kamala Harris and Indo-Americans’ stunning rise in US national life 19:00

1M ago19:00

19:00

We chat with Mayank Chhaya, Chicago-based veteran chronicler of the Indian diaspora, on Kamala Harris’s appeal and chances in the upcoming Nov 5 US presidential election. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent. In this episode, Ravi speaks with the ve…

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