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Best of: How does a young person become radicalised?
Best of: How does a young person become radicalised?

Season 4 Episode 31

In the first of our top three episodes from the archives, we ask - why are teenagers as young as 14 interested in extremist religious content? What d…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Are country clubs becoming irrelevant in land-scarce Singapore?
Are country clubs becoming irrelevant in land-scarce Singapore?

Season 4 Episode 30

With its lease not renewed, Raffles Town Club is the latest in a line of private clubs whose land is being repurposed by the government for other use…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Online grooming of kids: What stronger safeguards are needed?
Online grooming of kids: What stronger safeguards are needed?

Season 4 Episode 29

A recent CNA investigation showed that it is easy for kids under 18 to go on dating apps and chat with strangers online, making them more vulnerable …

2 years, 9 months ago

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Do high cost of living concerns in Singapore affect everyone the same way?
Do high cost of living concerns in Singapore affect everyone the same way?

Season 4 Episode 28

From groceries to electricity and water prices, many Singaporeans are feeling the pinch as inflation stays stubbornly high. Is the sandwiched generat…

2 years, 9 months ago

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Inconsiderate behaviour on public transport: Why do some act this way?
Inconsiderate behaviour on public transport: Why do some act this way?

Season 4 Episode 27

In a recent CNA Commentary, Dr William Wan from the Singapore Kindness Movement argued for some regulation in dealing with inconsiderate behaviour on…

2 years, 9 months ago

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If we don't want the 5Cs, what's the new Singapore dream?
If we don't want the 5Cs, what's the new Singapore dream?

Season 4 Episode 26

According to the Forward SG report, people want more than just material success in life. Has the idea of a good life evolved? What impact will that h…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Bank outages: Are there gaps in the system?
Bank outages: Are there gaps in the system?

Season 4 Episode 25

The recent DBS and Citibank outage in October left many people unable to pay for their transactions and draw money from the ATMs. What goes on when c…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Why people struggle with mental health issues in Singapore
Why people struggle with mental health issues in Singapore

Season 4 Episode 24

Young people aged 18 to 29 and the elderly over 70 are two groups who are showing the greatest signs of mental health distress in Singapore. What are…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Can Singapore kick its addiction to delicious but unhealthy food?
Can Singapore kick its addiction to delicious but unhealthy food?

Season 4 Episode 23

Nine in 10 Singapore residents exceeded the recommended salt intake and daily calorie intake is also up, according to the latest National Nutrition s…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Child abuse deaths: Are there gaps in the system?
Child abuse deaths: Are there gaps in the system?

Season 4 Episode 22

In the last decade, child abuse cases involving neglect and physical or sexual abuse have gone up from around 300 in 2012 to 2,141 in 2021. Several h…

2 years, 11 months ago

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