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The Pulse

The Pulse is CNA's weekly podcast that takes on anything, from politics to entertainment. It brings together personalities with a view in a funny, irreverent and insightful chat that takes the pulse o... Read more

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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

31mins

Ranked #2

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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

27mins

Ranked #3

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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

25mins

Ranked #4

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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

16mins

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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

23mins

Ranked #6

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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

38mins

Ranked #7

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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

28mins

Ranked #8

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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

23mins

Ranked #9

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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

33mins

Ranked #10

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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

32mins

Ranked #11

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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

23mins

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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

18mins

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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

24mins

Ranked #14

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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

28mins

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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

18mins

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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

24mins

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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

41mins

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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

25mins

Ranked #19

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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

27mins

Ranked #20

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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

25mins

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