The Straits Times Podcasts

The Big Story Podcast: Will debate over '10m population' claim distract voters from more important issues? 5:11 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat calls for integrity for all political candidates with regards to the '10 million population' issue, adding that spreading falsehoods as the Singapore Democratic Party's Chee Soon Juan has done, is "not the right kind of politics". With the issue being a talking point for the second day in a row, we look at how the various parties have responded to the claims. Hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay get news editor Zakir Hussain to share his thoughts on the latest developments. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor's Take: (July 3) "The GE2020 gloves have come off", says Warren Fernandez 4:54 mins Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take. The editor-in-chief of Singapore Press Holdings' English, Malay and Tamil Media Group and editor of The Straits Times - Warren Fernandez - shares what the top news of the day will be and why it matters. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Will more opposition candidates decline NCMP positions? 6:31 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Progress Singapore Party secretary-general Dr Tan Cheng Bock says he will decline a Non-Constituency MP role if offered. Other opposition members also call the NCMP scheme a ploy to entice voters to not vote for the opposition. Correspondent Danson Cheong weighs in. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor's Take: (July 2) Warren Fernandez on GE2020 shaping up to be a truly digital election 4:04 mins Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take. The editor-in-chief of Singapore Press Holdings' English, Malay and Tamil Media Group and editor of The Straits Times - Warren Fernandez - shares what the top news of the day will be and why it matters. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: GE2020 key battlegrounds outside Aljunied, East Coast, West Coast GRCs 7:28 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Foreign editor Jeremy Au Yong shares his insights on the key battlegrounds in this general election, apart from the GRCs of Aljunied, East Coast and West Coast. He also weighs in on the new Election Department's special voting arrangements for Polling Day. Under these new guidelines, Covid-19 patients and those on quarantine will not be allowed to vote.  Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor's Take: (July 1) Warren Fernandez's take on GE2020 issues of the day 2:59 mins Synopsis: This is The Straits Times' snappy GE2020 podcast analysis - Editor's Take. The editor-in-chief of Singapore Press Holdings' English, Malay and Tamil Media Group and editor of The Straits Times - Warren Fernandez - shares what the top news of the day will be and why it matters. Produced and edited by: ST Video team and Ernest Luis Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Nomination Day Big Surprises 4:41 mins Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story. Nomination Day on Tuesday (June 30) saw a total of 192 candidates file papers to contest every seat in 17 group representation constituencies (GRCs) and 14 single-member constituencies (SMCs). With no walkovers, it means all 2.65 million eligible voters will soon receive polling cards to let them vote on July 10. The Big Story hosts Dylan Ang and Olivia Quay discuss with news editor Zakir Hussain as he weighs in on the big surprises of Nomination Day. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#GameOfTwoHalves Ep 90: What Liverpool's first league title in 30 years means to fans 13:40 mins Synopsis: #GameofTwoHalves is The Straits Times' weekly sports podcast that is out every Tuesday. Money FM's Rachel Kelly calls up digital editor of The New Paper Jonathan Roberts, ST assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath and sports reporter Nicole Chia. They discuss the following topics: 1. Liverpool's English Premier League title win and what it means for the team and its fans. 2. Men's tennis world No. 1 Novak Djokovic has come under fire for his involvement in the Adria Tour, an exhibition series meant to bring some of the world's top players to the Balkans. Several tennis players, including Djokovic himself, and their coaches have contracted Covid-19. Safety measures at the event were lax, with physical distancing not practised and the absence of required testing for Covid-19. Why is the criticism valid and how should athletes be using their influence and voice in these times? 3. Why the ActiveSG indoor sports halls were closed on Sunday and how SportSG is stepping up measures to prevent users from flouting the rules.  Produced by: ST Sports Desk Edited by: Aw Yao Feng, Nadiah Koh & Penelope Lee Follow #GameOfTwoHalves Podcast series and rate us on: Channel: https://str.sg/JWRE Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRa Spotify: https://str.sg/JW6N Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWRR Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Special interview with Minister Ong Ye Kung 45:21 mins Synopsis: In this special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, senior education correspondent Sandra Davie speaks with Education Minister Ong Ye Kung. Mr Ong says the Covid-19 pandemic may have wrought havoc elsewhere, but it has put e-learning on the fast lane. He also shares the lessons learnt during the crisis, and how schools and the Ministry of Education seized opportunities even in the most difficult of times. Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Story Podcast: Long-term repercussions of Ivan Lim PAP candidacy withdrawal? 5:28 mins Synopsis: The People's Action Party introduces a new candidate, Mr Xie Yao Quan, as part of its Jurong GRC slate for the upcoming general election. Mr Xie, the head of healthcare redesign at Alexandra Hospital, replaces Mr Ivan Lim, who withdrew his candidacy in the face of online allegations that he said had eclipsed the core issues of this election. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says PAP has confidence in its candidate selection process and will stand by its candidates as long as it is satisfied they are fit for the role.  The Straits Times' news editor Zakir Hussain weighs in with The Big Story hosts Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay, on the long-term repercussions of Mr Lim's withdrawal.  Produced and edited by: ST Video team Discover The Straits Times Videos: https://str.sg/JPrc Discover ST & BT podcasts: Channel: https://str.sg/JWVR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwZCYU Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Lu4rPP Google podcasts: http://str.sg/googlestbt Websites: http://str.sg/stbtpodcasts https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.