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Plan B

Join us every Friday as we recap the week in news in hard conversations. Follow us on facebook, instagram, twitter and telegram. Read us on www.planb.sg

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00:31:14

#777 The ex-VP of Law Society got called out...by the...

Plan B ·

2025/04/03

fter local YouTube channel Wah!Banana's Lev Panfilov was convicted of rape, another controversy quickly followed when the ex-VP of Law Society Chia Boon Teck was publicly called out by the Law Minister for his commentary on the case. He asked if she was "awake throughout the marathon" and described her as "not exactly a babe in the woods", widely seen as victim-blaming. We speak with Rebecca, someone who was subject to that kind of thinking herself, and find out how she

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00:21:09

#778 Send pro-Palestine activists to Gaza? What could...

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2025/04/03

Ex-NMP Calvin Cheng likes to comment about Singaporean affairs online, but this week his controversial post offering to buy airplane tickets to send pro-Palestine activists to Gaza crossed the line for many people. But that's not all - the post was liked by the accounts of Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How. Both have tried explaining it away, but the mess keeps getting worse with police reports and defamation

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01:08:39

#776 Every school a good school?

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2025/03/27

Education Minister Chan Chun Sing has a new philosophy: the "best" school depends on the individual child. But is this practical or just wishful thinking when Singapore is such a competitive place? We also talk about social media vigilantism and viral videos spotlighting high- profile bully cases - are we part of the problem?(01:10) Welcome Minister of Education Chan Chun Sing!(03:55) Why expelling students won't solve the school bullying problem(21:00) Should children be caught in the

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00:18:22

#775 Take the L, apologize, and move on!

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2025/03/20

2 sisters got the entire community talking when they were caught on video confronting Minister Shanmugam at his Meet-the-People session (MPS). They wanted to talk about POFMA, but ended up showing the middle finger after being told to wait. The viral image turned the entire saga into a discussion about their manners, but the question remains: where can someone go to address concerns like theirs?(01:00) Background of the 2 sisters who took on Shanmugam in a heated debate(04:25) Split opinions from

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00:34:54

#774 Are lawyers toxic? A mental health report seems...

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2025/03/20

It's common knowledge that lawyers work in high-pressure environments, but has it come to a breaking point? We sit down with Shafiq Aziz from the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) to talk about toxic work cultures, ever more stringent industry standards, and what may be a mental health crisis in the industry. But it's not all doom and gloom, as Shafiq explains - there are increasing efforts to make a change, but will it be enough?(01:43) Say hello to Shafiq Aziz from the Singapore Academy of

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00:38:02

#773 Jieun Wrigley, the Functional Nutritionist with...

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2025/03/20

We know nutritionists but what about functional nutritionists? Jieun Wrigley joins us to reveal what sets them apart, debunk diet myths, and tackle hot topics like supplements, inflammation, and the age-old question: Is MSG really bad for you?(02:25) Say hello to Jieun, a Functional Nutritionist!(06:20) How would Jieun respond to those nutritional theories?(10:00) Dzar’s diet is revealed(18:45) Jieun’s view on supplements(21:30) Is Singapore’s food unhealthy?(28:40) More about inflammation in our

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00:55:52

#772 Did racial harmony almost cost millions of RM?

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2025/03/13

Era FM is one of Malaysia's biggest radio stations, so what happens when their DJs come under fire for mocking Hinduism? Back home in Singapore, electoral boundaries are up - and many have raised eyebrows. What's going on?(00:30) GE2025’s Electoral map is out!(08:15) Is Roti John from Malaysia?(14:45) Era FM’s DJs’ mocking the Hindu religion(27:20) More on Singapore’s religious harmony laws (37:30) Case of Sarah Yasmine and her alleged relationship with Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz(49:40)

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00:31:28

#771 Trump and Zelensky go head-to-head

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2025/03/06

This week, we’re back to talking about ChatGPT - who’s actually paying for it when Deepseek is free? Plus, the Trump-Zelensky showdown everyone’s buzzing about and why JD Vance’s NATO speech is shaking up global politics. And… could our year-end retreat take us to China? Tune in to find out!(00:55) Paying for ChatGPT?!(04:45) Trump and Zelensky’s showdown in the White House(13:35) JD Vance’s NATO speech(21:55) Growing crisis of modern slavery?(26:15) Rahman’s theory on online propaganda,

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00:41:21

#770 Sani Ismail, new PSP face, and champion for...

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2025/03/06

As GE2025 nears, many new faces have been spotted at party walkabouts across the country. Sani Ismail is one of them, being spotted in Chua Chu Kang GRC with PSP and being featured on their Facebook pages. Why did he choose to join opposition politics? And why is the issue of transnational marriage important to him?(01:45) Introducing Mr Sani Ismail, the new face seen on PSP walkabouts(08:40) Why politics?(11:20) How Mr Sani stays connected to Singapore despite studying abroad(18:25) Reasons why

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00:46:09

#769 NEA forced my pregnant wife to stand at her...

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2025/02/27

Imagine being forced to stand all day at a stall - while pregnant. That’s exactly what Noorman Mubarak’s wife faced after the NEA gave them a warning for not being physically present at their Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang stall. In a viral complaint, Noorman called out the unfair regulations that require hawkers to be on-site no matter the circumstances. But is the system punishing hawkers, or are these regulations necessary?(01:08) Background of case(03:40) Welcome Noorman Mubarak, Co-founder of Nasi

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01:03:04

#768 Pritam guilty of lying, is this opposition fixing?

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2025/02/20

Who said politics in Singapore is boring? This week’s biggest news all came straight from Parliament - from the Leader of the Opposition’s guilty verdict for lying under oath, to 2 Nominated Members of Parliament resignations that got rumours spreading, to the unveiling of Budget 2025, what is going on? And what does viagra have to do with any of this? Tune in to find out!(03:45) Rahman's hell week(10:20) Pritam Singh's verdict(19:30) Is the East Coast plan real?(22:00) Key issues that could be

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00:37:23

#767 I lost $130,000 to the contractors from hell

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2025/02/13

When Jeremiah Lim decided to support his friend who worked at Studio Kalasan, he never expected to lose $130,000. After making police reports and engaging lawyers to see justice served, he decided to go public with his story. Were there red flags in the company's transactions? Jeremiah and Syahiran, an industry veteran, join us to discuss and share some valuable insights(00:35) Backstory of this interior design scam case(06:25) We talk to Jeremiah Lim, the victim behind the viral post(10:00)

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00:50:14

#766 Is a morning shower essential?

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2025/02/06

Is a morning shower truly essential? And why is the US setting its sights on Singapore over the Deepseek-Nvidia chips? Last week was eventful, including our visit to Hui Hui Cultural Association's CNY event, and we're here to talk all about it. Plus, there might be a surprise potential addition to our podcast team. Don’t miss it by tuning in to find out!(0:40) Our visit to Hui Hui's CNY event (03:35) See you at our Open House on 9 Feb! (07:25) A 4th podcaster? (08:30) Shower or not to shower in

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00:30:13

#765 Nevena, the FitMum empowering moms on their...

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2025/01/30

Pregnancy can be tough. From choosing the right foods to keeping your body healthy and strong, there are plenty of questions and misconceptions about what pregnant women and new mothers should do to maintain their well-being. That's where Nevena, the personal trainer behind @fitmum.sg, comes in by offering pregnancy-focused fitness programs, expert tips, and even nutrition recommendations. Tune in to this week's podcast for some valuable insights!(0:40) Stop by our new office during

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00:41:25

#764 Countdown to CNY

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2025/01/23

From Donald Trump's inauguration and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to Singapore's upcoming elections, we've got this week’s top stories covered, plus a bit of lo hei to celebrate the upcoming CNY. Don’t forget to join us for our Open House on 9 Feb—snap some pics in our new office and meet the Plan B family!(01:00) Elon Musk's Nazi salute (09:35) Donald Trump's Inauguration (11:35) Israel-Hamas ceasefire (17:00) Trump's first executive orders (22:15) Trump's "2

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00:38:29

#763 Max Chernov, the YouTuber redefining the expat...

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2025/01/19

In today’s globalized world, more people are pursuing their dreams beyond their home countries. And there’s no greater expert on expat life than Max Chernov, the YouTuber who has garnered over 288,000 subscribers by connecting with expats worldwide. We explore how Max built his life in Singapore and how he’s making the expat experience easier for everyone.(01:15) Introducing Max Chernov (02:18) How long Max has built his audience on YouTube (02:55) Max's motivation to explore diverse

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00:39:56

#762 Marion Müller, the Swiss who loves Singapore

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2025/01/09

There was a time when Singapore aspired to achieve the "Swiss standard of living", but decades later the tables seem to be turning between Asia and Europe. We speak with Marion Müller, a Swiss native famous for her content about sunny Singapore. Why does she seem to love Singapore so much when so many Singaporeans seem to want out so badly?(03:42) We welcome Marion to the studio! (03:58) Why Marion chose Singapore (04:52) First reason she fell in love with Singapore: Security (06:45) Second

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00:55:14

#761 Happy New Year, 2025!

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2025/01/02

It's the first episode of 2025! We capped off 2024 with some amazing interviews, but the last month of the year was filled with other dramatic events. From an NRIC saga to plane crashes, we bid farewell to a crazy year and welcome 2025 with bigger and better things to come. (01:00) The New Year’s Anthem, Auld Lang Syne (02:48) Parents’ emotions when sending primary school kids on their first day (05:45) Dzar shares his personal experience from his radio days (09:43) Plan B recap on interviewing

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00:50:53

#760 Ibrahim Sani

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2024/12/23

Why does Malaysia still have race-based policies in 2024?We speak with Ibrahim Sani, CEO of Yayasan Peneraju, a federal agency that empowers Bumiputera talents in Malaysia. Why are Bumiputera policies still relevant in Malaysia in 2024? How did a (can check back, i think he said he almost failed many times in his life i want to mention that here) bounce back and rise to become CEO? Should more Singaporeans find opportunities in Malaysia? Tune in to find out. (01:30) Introduction to Ibrahim Sani

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00:46:48

#759 PM Lawrence Wong

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2024/12/18

We had the privilege to host Mr. Lawrence Wong, Singapore's Prime Minister, for his first podcast interview. We discussed a range of topics, from redefining success in today’s world, the unique challenges faced by minorities, to Singapore's contributions to Palestinian statehood. Are younger Singaporeans really becoming less hardworking? Are Singaporeans really better off going overseas to find opportunities? Are we ready to find our place in a chaotic world? Tune in to find out. (01:14) Rahman

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