Ranked #1
Episode 3: Lying to get your Kids into Top Schools
Episode 3: Lying to get your Kids into Top Schools
We talk about parents who lie to the authorities to get their kids into popular schools. What's to blame - the admission... Read more
2 Feb 2018
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31mins
Ranked #2
Episode 5: Is the announced Carbon Tax too Low?
Episode 5: Is the announced Carbon Tax too Low?
Is the carbon tax announced in Budget 2018 too low to have any impact on the behaviour of corporations and consumers?See... Read more
23 Feb 2018
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27mins
Ranked #3
Episode 16: Tackling Inequality in Singapore
Episode 16: Tackling Inequality in Singapore
Wealth taxes and bolder changes to the education system - we talk about what's needed to narrow the wealth and income ga... Read more
18 May 2018
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25mins
Ranked #4
Episode 13: The Price of Watching the World Cup
Episode 13: The Price of Watching the World Cup
World Cup subscribers here won't have to pay more this year, but broadcasters must come up with more creative pricing mo... Read more
27 Apr 2018
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16mins
Ranked #5
Episode 14: The Battle of the Ride-hailing Apps
Episode 14: The Battle of the Ride-hailing Apps
Uber might be exiting but several other ride-hailing apps are entering the market. Can they last? How much do consumers... Read more
4 May 2018
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23mins
Ranked #6
Episode 6 - Why the GST Hike is Necessary
Episode 6 - Why the GST Hike is Necessary
Member of Parliament, Tin Pei Ling discusses the tax hikes announced in Budget 2018 and what else is needed to meet soci... Read more
2 Mar 2018
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38mins
Ranked #7
Episode 15: Time for Bold Policy Changes in Singapore?
Episode 15: Time for Bold Policy Changes in Singapore?
MP and Mayor of Central Singapore, Denise Phua discusses scrapping the PSLE and other issues in response to the Presiden... Read more
11 May 2018
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28mins
Ranked #8
Episode 12: Public Shaming on Social Media
Episode 12: Public Shaming on Social Media
Is public shaming on social media really aimed at exacting social justice or is it just borne out of an instinct to sham... Read more
20 Apr 2018
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23mins
Ranked #9
Episode 17: What does HDB flat ownership really mean?
Episode 17: What does HDB flat ownership really mean?
Worried about the value of your home as your lease runs down? Our analysts suggest how the Government can help manage th... Read more
25 May 2018
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33mins
Ranked #10
Episode 19: World Cup 2018 Thrills and Spills
Episode 19: World Cup 2018 Thrills and Spills
A look back at some little-known classic matches and the thrills and spills you can expect in this year's World Cup. See... Read more
8 Jun 2018
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32mins
Ranked #11
Episode 18: Tackling ageism in an ageing population
Episode 18: Tackling ageism in an ageing population
A tripartite workgroup will be set up to look into older workers' interests. Is it time to increase employers' CPF contr... Read more
1 Jun 2018
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23mins
Ranked #12
Episode 11: Inward-facing Cameras in Taxis - A Privacy Breach?
Episode 11: Inward-facing Cameras in Taxis - A Privacy Breach?
Inward-facing cameras might protect cab drivers from abuse and fare cheats, but how to assure passengers that their priv... Read more
13 Apr 2018
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18mins
Ranked #13
Episode 8: Beyond Paper Qualifications
Episode 8: Beyond Paper Qualifications
Are employers still biased against polytechnic graduates or those from private institutes? Are our definitions of a good... Read more
23 Mar 2018
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24mins
Ranked #14
Episode 7: Provocation is Good for Education
Episode 7: Provocation is Good for Education
An educator says he would defend the Social Studies guidebook that recently caused an online furore as provocation can b... Read more
16 Mar 2018
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28mins
Ranked #15
Episode 10: A Grab-Uber Merger - Good or Bad?
Episode 10: A Grab-Uber Merger - Good or Bad?
Will a Grab-Uber merger be bad for passengers and drivers? Are our fears unfounded?See omnystudio.com/listener for priva... Read more
6 Apr 2018
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18mins
Ranked #16
Episode 9: Will the Singapore Premier League Make an Impact?
Episode 9: Will the Singapore Premier League Make an Impact?
The S.League has been re-named the Singapore Premier League. Will this and the other announced changes help Singapore fo... Read more
29 Mar 2018
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24mins
Ranked #17
Episode 4: Are Impending Tax Hikes Necessary?
Episode 4: Are Impending Tax Hikes Necessary?
Tax hikes are likely on the cards. Are they necessary? How can they be applied fairly to get Singaporeans’ buy-in?See om... Read more
9 Feb 2018
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41mins
Ranked #18
22 Feb 2019: A wish list for healthcare after the Merdeka Generation Package
22 Feb 2019: A wish list for healthcare after the Merdeka Generation Package
How many caregivers does a senior need? And are we still struggling to understand dementia?See omnystudio.com/listener f... Read more
22 Feb 2019
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25mins
Ranked #19
14 Feb 2019: What life in your 60s should look like
14 Feb 2019: What life in your 60s should look like
Despite Singapore’s transformation to cater to an ageing population, is society still ageist? Do outdated views on healt... Read more
14 Feb 2019
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27mins
Ranked #20
1 Feb 2019: That awkward conversation we need to have with Facebook
1 Feb 2019: That awkward conversation we need to have with Facebook
Fight disinformation, restore trust and play fair. Are we expecting too much from Facebook? Were Facebook’s recent sweep... Read more
1 Feb 2019
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25mins