Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#687: Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to SG Gets Grilled & SG Uni Students Stressed by Finance Clubs
Episode 692
Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to Singapore, Dr. Anjani Sinha, struggled at his Senate hearing, prompting questions about his credentials, timing, and political optics. Though Bilahari Kausikan & …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
#686: 6 Golf Courses to Be Closed in SG & Over 160 Anti-Nuisance Offences on Public Transport
Episode 691
Six golf courses across Singapore will not have their leases renewed, with two sites to be converted into a new public course - sparking backlash from country club members. Meanwhile, over 160 offenc…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
#685: Tan Cheng Bock & Hazel Poa Step Down from PSP & Naked Couple Caught in Sengkang Car Park
Episode 690
Tan Cheng Bock and Hazel Poa have stepped down from the Progress Singapore Party’s top leadership, triggering a “renewal plan” ahead of GE2025. What does this mean for PSP’s identity and future? Mean…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
#684: PAP Slams Pritam For Interview on M’sian Podcast & Chan Chun Sing’s Idea for NS Live Firing
Episode 689
PAP called out Pritam Singh for remarks he made on a Malaysian podcast, accusing him of crossing a line by airing political views overseas. WP fired back, saying PAP is “opposing for the sake of oppo…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
#683: Cyclists Face Possible Jail Time & Certis Cisco Reverses Sick Leave Policy After Backlash
Episode 688
From July 1, 2025, cyclists in Singapore may face fines or jail time for riding on pedestrian-only paths - but is this fair, especially with minimal enforcement on pedestrians and PMD users? Elsewher…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
#682 ft. Ho Kwon Ping: Hypocrisy of Corporate America, How REITs are Hurting Singapore & the Danger of Mediocrity
Episode 687
Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Group, and certified “bad-ass grandpa”, returns to YLB for a critical discussion on the challenges facing businesses and society today. In this …
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
#681: Pritam Singh Doesn’t Want to be PM & Thailand Reverses Cannabis Ban
Episode 686
Pritam Singh appeared on Keluar Sekejap, top Malaysian political podcast, and said he doesn’t want to be Prime Minister. We unpack what that means as well as other topics like whether WP’s risk-avers…
Published on 2 months ago
#680: NTUC Income Shareholders Demand Answers at AGM & Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate
Episode 685
Tempers flared at NTUC Income AGM on 24th June, with frustrated shareholders demanding answers about the failed Allianz deal after losing out on a bigger payout. Some answers were given but key quest…
Published on 2 months ago
#679: NTU’s Crackdown on Students Using AI & Why Home-Based Food Businesses Are Sparking F&B Drama
Episode 684
NTU penalised 3 students for allegedly misusing AI tools - despite guidelines allowing them with restrictions. Meanwhile, Singapore’s home-based food scene is booming, but restaurant owners are cryin…
Published on 2 months ago
#678: Backlash for Jeffrey Siow’s COE Comments & Petition for Restaurants to Offer Free Water
Episode 683
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow defended the COE system, saying it “is not broken” and that defended allocating COEs to private-hire vehicles (PHVs) because it benefits a wider pool of Singapo…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago