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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 reacted when she read those comments plastered across national news.(02:25) Background of the controversy by Chia Boon Teck, former Vice-President of the Law Society of Singapore(06:45) Rebecca’s personal experiences and thoughts on Chia’s comments(13:35) The normalization of victim-blaming sentiments(18:30) Parents’ responses if this happened to their child(20:10) Should more resources be put to help sexual assault victims?(30:20) Share with us your thoughts!

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 stress and hustle of the rat race?(35:20) 'Elite' vs 'everyday' students(45:25) The importance of upskilling and having experiences beyond classrooms(1:00:15) How Singapore can navigate a more fragmented world

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 civil society(08:00) Was the incident staged?(11:35) Finding the right space for activism(15:30) Critiquing the sisters’ clarification letter

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 Law!(04:05) The harsh realities of starting a career in law(08:33) In-house vs private practice(11:00) Are Singaporeans increasingly mentally exhausted?(18:30) Will bosses step up to create healthier work environments?(24:35) The state of law schools and the legal industry today(32:00) Why the legal industry’s future looks bright

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 bodies(34:45) Jieun’s view on MSG(37:30) Follow Jieun on socials!

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) Remember Singapore’s tabloid scene?

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, specifically in China

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 Ismail joins PSP(21:45) The growing presence of foreigners in Singapore(31:10) Ismail’s thoughts on PSP’s future

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 Lemak Ayam Taliwang(07:20) NEA's reasonings(19:38) Mr Noorman's response to Reddit comments(29:45) Are there meetings between hawkers and hawker centers?(31:55) What needs to change

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 addressed in the upcoming GE(25:50) Kids or no kids?(35:30) The resignation of the 2 NMPs(41:35) Similarities between Viagra and NMPs?!(50:30) Budget 2025(1:02:25) Do you care about the Budget? Vote on our Tele!