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When street art meets public complaints: Who decides what's allowed?
Season 7 Episode 12
A complaint led to the removal of power washing artist Marcus Pang’s street artwork on a pavement outside Mountbatten MRT station, sparking a debate …
4 months ago
Are educators, fresh graduates and employers aligned on AI?
Season 7 Episode 11
From 2027, all tertiary and ITE students will be taught AI skills relevant to their courses. But AI is already transforming classrooms and workplaces…
4 months, 1 week ago
Singlish is thriving, but it's also changing. What does that mean for Singaporean identity?
Season 7 Episode 10
A recent survey by the Institute of Policy Studies found a growing acceptance of Singlish among Singaporeans, with many viewing it as an important pa…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Flash sales and countdown timers keep you buying - can we outsmart these tactics?
Season 7 Episode 9
Three online retailers were recently flagged for using misleading marketing tactics known as “dark patterns” such as fake countdown timers or low-sto…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why some Singaporeans are saying no to having children
Season 7 Episode 8
Singapore's falling fertility rate is now framed as a national problem to solve. But for a growing number of couples, having children simply isn’t pa…
5 months ago
Singapore's 'red line' on Strait of Hormuz is about survival and sovereignty: Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
Season 7 Episode 7
As the conflict in the Middle East drags on, Singapore along with the rest of the world, is feeling the strain: rising oil prices, disrupted supply c…
5 months, 1 week ago
AI companions and chatbots: Friend or foe?
Season 7 Episode 6
Relationships are being redefined with AI chatbots on the rise. These digital companions are always available, always agreeable - but at what cost? A…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why are younger workers leaving stable careers just a few years in?
Season 7 Episode 5
Employees in Singapore are prioritising work-life balance over pay and benefits, and younger workers are switching careers fast. With attitudes towar…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The good and the bad of online reviews - and how to read them
Season 7 Episode 4
A restaurant recently faced a barrage of negative reviews which affected its Google rating. It sparked a conversation on how we leave and read online…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
War on Iran: The hidden costs for Singapore - and best/worst case scenarios
Season 7 Episode 3
Countries are feeling the ripple effects of the Middle East conflict, some bearing the brunt more than others. Are rising food and fuel prices only t…
6 months, 1 week ago