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Standard English vs Singlish: Is the lingual tug-of-war over?
Season 1 Episode 7
The kind of English we speak in Singapore has long been a discussion point.
Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contempora…
2 years, 1 month ago
Why babies and toddlers do not need screen time
Season 1 Episode 125
Excessive screen time can lead to speech delays, autism-like symptoms in children.
Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times he…
2 years, 1 month ago
Who wants to be a public servant? We ask Chan Chun Sing
Season 1 Episode 31
The iron rice bowl is still sturdy, but demands on Singapore's public service have changed.
Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to the …
2 years, 1 month ago
Looking back at 'pageantry' of Trump Presidency: A ringside view
Season 1 Episode 110
Our guest expert offers a striking insider look at what it was like to cover Donald Trump’s presidency, and lessons learnt from it.
Synopsis: Ever…
2 years, 1 month ago
Get into an 'Airbnb' for cars
Season 1 Episode 13
This car-sharing service managed to convince the government to allow them to match private car owners to hirers.
Synopsis: The Straits Times offers e…
2 years, 1 month ago
Singaporeans can code-switch. Sure anot?
Season 1 Episode 1
Can you differentiate between the ways to use "can"? How good are you translating Singlish into standard English?
Synopsis: The Usual Place host Nata…
2 years, 1 month ago
Shazza & Umar Sirhan - Rain In Manhattan (Live)
Season 1 Episode 12
Hear home-grown singer-songwriters Shazza's and Umar Sirhan's intimate live studio take of their latest single, Rain In Manhattan.
Synopsis (headphon…
2 years, 1 month ago
Meet Shazza, the Singaporean singer whose music has the attention of Coldplay’s Chris Martin and PM Wong
Season 1 Episode 12
Home-grown singer and songwriter Shazza is the 12th guest in this music channel.
Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times inv…
2 years, 1 month ago
Budget 2024: Mid-year check for SMEs in Singapore
Season 1 Episode 30
How is the government's $1.3 billion budget working for SMEs so far? We invite them on the show.
Synopsis: Every first Monday of the month, listen to…
2 years, 1 month ago
Visit to East Coast: How reclamation will shape up against rising sea levels
Season 1 Episode 2
While the future Long Island will guard against sea level rise, the trade-offs to marine life and the East Coast’s character must be addressed, stake…
2 years, 1 month ago