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Oct 9, 2024 • 19min
#747 Has the Iswaran saga revealed Singaporean's unforgiving side?
Ex-Minister S. Iswaran has begun his 12-month jail term and indicated he would not appeal the sentence. Normally, this would be the end of the matter, but the media storm followed him all the way into prison. Has public interest turned vindictive?
(00:30) - Dzar prepares for his upcoming competition
(02:11) - S. Iswaran surrenders himself
(05:46) - Plan B reacts to footage of Iswaran’s arrival at the State Court
(07:30) - Statement from S. Iswaran via Facebook
(11:05) - Did he abuse his power?
(15:37) - Pritam Singh’s trial discussed

Oct 9, 2024 • 39min
#746 Singapore has a secret SOS for abuse?!
We speak with Minister of State for Social and Family Development, Sun Xueling, about the latest reports on domestic abuse in Singapore. As life becomes more and more stressful for the future sandwich generation, will there be more violence at home? What kind of support is available for those who need help?
(01:10) - Topic on Domestic Violence
(02:40) - What Counts as Abuse or Domestic Violence?
(05:50) - Domestic Violence Awareness
(10:35) - Does Abused Children Adopt Similar Violence?
(15:08) - How Harsh Should You Punish Your Child?
(22:54) - Prevention of Domestic Violence Helpline
(29:37) - Numbers of Elderly Abuse Has Dropped
(31:30) - Getting Domestic Help for Elderly

Sep 30, 2024 • 26min
#745 Iswaran pleads guilty?!
People even queued outside the court, anticipating a legal battle of legendary proportions. But then the announcement came that Iswaran would plead guilty - what does this mean, and why the sudden u-turn?
(00:40) - What’s happening in the news lately?
(01:10) - Israel attack news
(03:01) - Suni and Shi’a
(08:24) - Iswaran’s Trial
(15:11) - Billionaire gave stuff too?
(17:16) - When is Elections?
(18:27) - Pritam’s charges
(19:35) - Tickets to watch Iswaran’s trial
(23:25) - Opposition party

Sep 30, 2024 • 22min
#744 MRT service disruption: what actually happened?
The East-West line MRT disruption has been one of the most severe in Singapore’s history, so what exactly happened? We look at the SMRT statement and spoke with Allan (not his real name) from the SMRT safety and security team to figure out the mess.
(00:32) - MRT disruption
(02:35) - Video of Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat
(06:00) - Reactions to the video
(10:22) - On call with SMRT personnel
(11:58) - What actually happened?

Sep 23, 2024 • 1h 7min
#743 Chef Ammar: A culinary journey
We speak with TikTok celebrity chef Ammar Al Ali of Lamb Shank fame about all the happy accidents that led him to where he is today. Tune in to listen to his heartfelt stories, from his grandmother's humble kitchen to Malaysian TV star
(01:10) - Introduction of guest
(03:31) - Controversy surrounding food pricing
(03:55) - Origin of Künefe
(11:15) - Chef’s family background
(13:27) - Ended up in Malaysia mistakenly
(16:10) - Hotel Industry
(23:23) - TV industry as Celebrity Chef
(26:10) - 10 ringgit only in his pocket
(38:00) - Contract with ASTRO
(52:07) - Chef’s 6 rules
(1:00:00) - Rise of Lamb Shanks.

Sep 9, 2024 • 22min
#742 Plan B Reacts: Singaporeans love laughing at Malaysian tragedies?
The discussion kicks off with reactions to a viral clip highlighting KL sinkholes and Singapore’s media attention towards Malaysia. It dives into the intriguing notion of schadenfreude and whether Singaporeans secretly enjoy Malaysian misfortunes. The episode contrasts the political landscapes of both nations, showcasing Malaysia's democratic strides and Singapore's stability. Culinary challenges and regional rivalries add a lighthearted touch, along with insights into Google's investments shaping both countries' futures.

Sep 9, 2024 • 53min
#741 POFMA and Politics with Dr. Chee Soon Juan
Dr. Chee Soon Juan, Secretary-General of the SDP, talks about POFMA and how it affects political discourse and information flow in Singapore. With younger Singaporeans becoming more politically conscious and active, what does it mean for free speech in Singapore?
(00:32) - The people’s manifesto
(03:42) - Dr Chee Soon Juan
(05:48) - POFMA
(21:28) - Current framework of POFMA
(26:48) - Engage brand influencers
(34:35) - Public’s commentary on New PM
(41:40) - Counter measures

Aug 26, 2024 • 31min
#740 Is mpox the new Covid-19?
Mpox has been making headlines after the World Health Organisation declared it a global health emergency, with Singapore’s Health Minister calling the situation highly worrying. Are we on the cusp of another round of covid-19?
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Aug 26, 2024 • 37min
#739 How did an extremist preacher slip through Changi Airport security?
We speak with Dr Rohan Gunaratna, an expert on global security. As a professor of security studies at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technology University, he shares his expertise and views on the Bangladeshi extremist preacher Amir Hamza who entered Singapore on a false name. What implications does this have for Singapore and the region?
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Aug 26, 2024 • 28min
#738 How did our PM perform during his Malay speech at the National Day Rally?
Prime Minister Wong's use of Malay at the rally received positive feedback for its clarity and inclusivity. Dzar, Darren and Rahman reviews the video and comments, highlighting the effective engagement with the Malay-speaking audience and the strong alignment with Singapore’s multicultural values.
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