Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#464 - River Valley High School Homicide Teen Sentenced & Are Country Clubs Relevant in Singapore?
Episode 469
The teen behind the RIver Valley High School death was sentenced to 16 years’ jail, prompting debates online about the term and severity of the punis…
2 years, 4 months ago
#463 - Singapore Tied for World’s Most Expensive City & Void Deck Sealed off to Stop Children Playing Football
Episode 468
Recently, the Economist Intelligence Unit released a report that revealed Singapore to be tied for the world’s most expensive city alongside Zurich. …
2 years, 4 months ago
#462 - “Long Island” to Be Reclaimed off East Coast Park & Cai Png Cafe Faces Backlash for Charging by Weight
Episode 467
The SG government announced that it is studying the feasibility of an ambitious new land reclamation project off the East Coast, named “Long Island”,…
2 years, 4 months ago
#461 - MAS Tightens Crypto Regulations & “Squid Game” Contestants Allege Inhumane Filming Conditions
Episode 466
Last week, MAS moved to curb crypto speculation with a tightening of regulations around retail investors. Will this throw a spanner in Singapore’s pl…
2 years, 4 months ago
#460 - Parliament Passes Law for President to Hold International Roles & Private-hire Driver Works 22 Hours to Win Challenge
Episode 465
This past week, Parliament debated and ultimately passed a law that allows the President and Ministers to hold international roles in their private c…
2 years, 4 months ago
#459 - Shanmugam Takes Issue with ST Op-ed on Israel-Hamas War & MBS Launches $10,000 Taylor Swift Concert Packages
Episode 464
A recent Straits Times op-ed on the Israel-Hamas war, written by retired senior diplomat Bilahari Kausikan, triggered a response from Minister for Ho…
2 years, 4 months ago
#458 - Deepavali “Litter-Free” Banner Removed & Social Mixers Help Singaporeans Make Friends
Episode 463
A Deepavali banner that asked revellers to clean up after themselves caused disquiet on social media, prompting the MP in charge of the area to remov…
2 years, 4 months ago
#458 - Deepavali “Litter-Free” Banner Removed & Social Mixers Help Singaporeans Make Friends
Episode 463
A Deepavali banner that asked revellers to clean up after themselves caused disquiet on social media, prompting the MP in charge of the area to remov…
2 years, 4 months ago
#457 - No Symbols of Israel-Hamas War Allowed & Can the President Hold Roles in Foreign Organizations?
Episode 462
The Ministry of Home Affairs reminded the public that displaying or wearing symbols linked to the Israel-Hamas war is an offence punishable with jail…
2 years, 5 months ago
#456 - PM Lee Reveals When Lawrence Wong Will Take Over & Japanese Sex Toy At Anime Festival Stirs up Emotions
Episode 461
At a PAP Conference over the weekend, PM Lee revealed the timeline for PAP’s leadership succession plans. What was interesting about his announcement…
2 years, 5 months ago