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Falling fertility rate: Why incentives aren’t working
Season 5 Episode 3
Singapore’s total fertility rate has fallen to a historic low of 0.97. Citizens aren’t having enough children to sustain population numbers and all t…
2 years, 5 months ago
Flexible work guidelines: How useful are they, and what will they mean for employees and bosses?
Season 5 Episode 2
Come Dec 1, all companies in Singapore must have a process in place when their staff ask for formal flexible work arrangements. This has become a maj…
2 years, 5 months ago
Can Singapore produce another Olympic gold medallist?
Season 5 Episode 1
In this first episode of a brand-new CNA podcast called Deep Dive, hosts Steven Chia and Crispina Robert talk sports. How has the Singapore sporting …
2 years, 5 months ago
A message to our listeners
Season 5
Your favourite news podcast Heart of the Matter returns for a new season with a brand new look and sound. Called Deep Dive and hosted by Steven Chia …
2 years, 5 months ago
Would a 'right to disconnect' law work in Singapore?
Season 4 Episode 45
Australia is the latest country to propose legislation around the right for workers to disconnect after office hours. Changing work patterns and 24/7…
2 years, 6 months ago
What will it take for people to stop littering and keep toilets clean?
Season 4 Episode 44
Feedback on littering offences has increased, and rat-related problems are on the rise. Coffee shop toilets continue to rate poorly. Will plans to in…
2 years, 7 months ago
How can teachers help kids understand controversial topics?
Season 4 Episode 43
Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons in Singapore schools came under public scrutiny recently because of discussions on the Israel-Hamas…
2 years, 7 months ago
Tengah woes: Legitimate concerns or normal teething problems?
Season 4 Episode 42
Some of the first batch of residents who moved into Singapore's newest HDB town have complained of lack of shops, poor internet connection, condensat…
2 years, 7 months ago
Education and awareness matters more in dealing with casual racism
Season 4 Episode 41
It was recently announced that casual racism allegations will be investigated as disciplinary breaches in the police force. But are guidelines always…
2 years, 7 months ago
Is Singapore's anti-drug messaging resonating with our young?
Season 4 Episode 40
There’s been a worrying rise in the number of young people arrested for drug abuse, with the youngest just 14 years old, says the Central Narcotics B…
2 years, 8 months ago