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The best interviews from CNA 938 on current affairs, health, entertainment and money, curated daily The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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15:32

Fall in lower-income households receiving ComCare...

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2024/11/20

Fewer households received ComCare financial assistance from the government in 2023 compared with the previous year, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said in a report released on Tuesday (Nov 19). Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Firdaus D’Cruz, chief executive of Pertapis, to find out more from a welfare home about the financial challenges these lower-income households face, and the extent of support these financial aids offers to these beneficiaries.See

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10:49

COP29: Singapore’s role and contributions to the...

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2024/11/19

As the climate conference COP29 is underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, leaders of the world come together to discuss pressing climate issues. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Sharad Somani, Partner, Head of ESG Consulting, KPMG in Singapore, to take a look at the significance of the climate conference on Singapore, and the Republic’s role and contributions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:43

A Letter to Myself: How Zoe Zora rises above...

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2024/11/19

Fathima Zohra — known to her online followers as Zoe Zora — is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusivity. Zoe was paralysed at the age of 20 after a car accident while she was on holiday in India. She shares her journey towards healing, embracing her new self, and the strength and she has found in the balance between vulnerability and self-compassion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:31

Job-related data you should not share

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2024/11/19

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Noelle Teoh, Associate Lawyer, GJC Law, about the types of job-related information we should not reveal to avoid breaching legal agreements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:27

Significance of the Swedish King's first state visit...

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2024/11/19

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Anders Sjoberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore, about the significance of Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf's first state visit to Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:49

Travel and discover the best of Türkiye

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2024/11/19

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Jinali Sutariya, digital content creator and traveller who goes by @travelstoriesbyus on Instagram. Sutariya talks about exploring Türkiye and shares what the port city Bodrum, historical region Cappadocia and others have to offer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:00

Rising Singaporean star Xena Giam talks about her...

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2024/11/19

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Xena Giam, local singer-songwriter. Giam talks about her music and how she’s touring the region with it. She discusses her latest single "Sleeping Issues" which was released in August 2024, and talks about the "STATIONS" Japan tour with other singer-songwriters Krysta Joy and YAØ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:50

The Singaporean brothers who chose to be lifeguards

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2024/11/19

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Jetrin and Jethwee Toh, Singaporean lifeguards who are also siblings. The brothers talk about why they chose their careers and what it takes to be a lifeguard. They also share stories about protecting swimmers, examples of their training in first aid and water rescue, and how they integrate coaching philosophies into their roles as trainers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:44

Beyoncé and her legacy set to be the subject of a new...

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2024/11/19

Pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University in 2025. The class will focus on how the multi-hyphenated artist has generated awareness and engagement in social and political ideologies. She is not the first performer to be the subject of a college-level course, with the recent one being Taylor Swift. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Jem Aswad, Executive Music Editor, Variety, to find out if the study of entertainment icons as a

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14:49

G20 summit: What to expect at the two-day summit in...

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2024/11/19

G20 leaders will meet for a two-day summit hosted by the Brazilian G20 presidency in Rio de Janeiro. Under the motto, ‘Building a just world and a sustainable planet’, the leaders will take part in three sessions on the three main priorities of the Brazilian presidency. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to John Kirton, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Director & Founder, G20 Research Group, University of Toronto, to take a look at the latest developments out of Monday’s meetings, and

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11:04

Implications of Ukraine strikes on Russia with U.S...

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2024/11/19

Washington’s decision to let Kyiv strike deep into Russia with long-range US missiles escalates the conflict in Ukraine and could lead to World War III, senior Russian lawmakers said on Nov 17. Two US officials and a source familiar with the decision revealed the significant reversal of Washington’s policy in the Ukraine-Russia conflict earlier. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Gordon Flake, CEO, Perth USAsia Centre, University of Western Australia, to examine the implications and the extent of

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35:34

A Letter to Myself: Prof Ranga Krishnan on the wisdom...

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2024/11/18

Prof Ranga Krishnan is an internationally-recognised leader in the medical research field and has contributed significantly to Singapore's healthcare community. The chairman of the National Medical Research Council and founding chairman of the National Health Innovation Centre, reflects on an illustrious career in clinical research and shares the most valuable insights he's gained through his remarkable journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:23

#TalkBack: What's holding you back from helping in...

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2024/11/18

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Chew Lip Heng, Consultant, OPSTAR and an Associate Faculty with the Public Safety and Security Programme, SUSS and Dr Lim Boon Leng, a psychiatrist at Dr BL Lim Centre for Psychological Wellness, about what could be holding some of us back from helping in emergencies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:18

Why Singapore's key exports fell worse than expected...

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2024/11/18

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG Asia, about why Singapore's key exports fell worse than expected year on year in October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:00

Exploring Kosovo and North Macedonia's rich heritages

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2024/11/18

In 'Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks to Alexander Welder, a solo traveller from Germany, under the Instagram handle @alexweldertravels. Welder recounts his adventures in Kosovo and North Macedonia, Southeast European countries rich in history and ancient old-world culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:49

The evolution of the female body with American author...

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2024/11/18

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Cat Bohannon, American researcher and author of “Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution”, her bestseller. Bohannon – who was a keynote speaker at the Singapore Writers Festival 2024 – discusses some of the scientific topics in "Eve", like why women tend to live longer than men and why male bodies have been mostly prioritised over women’s in the name of science and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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15:32

Six new condominium launches in November, as...

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2024/11/18

A slew of new condominium projects is slated to be launched in November, with developers pushing out projects to catch the wave of rising sentiment ahead of the year-end holiday season. Six projects, boosting 3,551 units among them, will be booking sales. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Professor Sing Tien Foo, Department of Real Estate Business School, NUS, to examine the factors driving this anticipation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:58

Dutch firm opens vertical farm in Singapore, hopes to...

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2024/11/18

A new farm producing greens has sprouted in Changi. While times have been rocky for farms in Singapore, Dutch agritech company Growy hopes to reach full production capacity of 500 tonnes of leafy greens per year by April or May 2025. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak with Nicolas Seguy, Co-CEO, Growy, to find out the reasons behind this move, and the challenges faced in setting up vertical farms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:41

Xi vows to work with Trump team, as he meets Biden in...

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2024/11/17

US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping closed the book on their diplomatic relationship on Saturday (Nov 16), meeting for a final time amid uncertainty over what the next Donald Trump presidency might portend for their two countries’ ties. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Robert Daly, Director, Kissinger Institute on China and the United States, Wilson Center, to take a look at what transpired during the meeting, and how US-China relations could be moving forward.See

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12:00

Appeal of collectables among Singaporeans

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2024/11/15

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin speaks with Professor Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate, NUS Business School, about the appeal of collectables among Singaporeans and if they are good long-term financial investments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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