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Hosted by The Sweatshop Boys · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 22 episodes
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Also Consider This is a Singapore podcast for analytical, clearer thinking about life in Singapore.Each episode starts from a real conversation — in the news, online, or everyday life — and slows it down. We unpack why people react the way they do, what assumptions are being made, and what trade-offs are being missed.From public issues to culture, food, sport, and social behaviour, the goal is not hot takes, but clearer thinking about how life here works, and how it could work better.
The Sweatshop Boys hosts Also Consider This, a news show with 22 episodes published.
Singapore’s birth rate has been falling for years. Policies have been introduced, incentives have been increased, and yet the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) continues to decline to worryingly low levels.But behind the number
Singapore’s total fertility rate (TFR) has fallen to historic lows, raising urgent questions about the country’s future. Despite decades of policies, incentives, and support schemes, birth rates remain stubbornly low — s
“What does ‘we-first’ actually mean in Singapore?” The phrase sounds right, but people hear very different things. Some think it’s civic responsibility. Others think it’s exclusionary. And in the absence of a shared defi
Why has school food in Singapore become so controversial? The backlash over school canteens points to deeper questions than taste or price. In this episode, we look at recent reactions to centrally prepared meals and hyb
There is more football than ever before, yet many fans are watching less of it. In this episode, Alastair and Guo Feng reflect on how packed calendars, expanding tournaments, and modern life have reshaped the way fans en
Food articles are supposed to add clarity. Instead, many now prioritise outrage, punchy headlines, and simplified narratives that spark anger but explain very little. In this episode of Also Consider This, we examine rec
What in 2025 really changed about how we think? In the final episode of Also Consider This for 2025, we step away from external topics and spend time reflecting inward. Using six structured reflection questions adapted f
Was Singapore really built by one man, or have we simplified a much bigger story about the people who shaped the nation? Lee Kuan Yew’s legacy looms large in Singapore’s national story, and rightly so. But over time, the
In a system where complaints often lead to results, the incentive to complain becomes hard to resist. Why complaining works in Singapore, and why that’s a problem. From MRT breakdowns to scheduled maintenance shutdowns,
Why do sports in public spaces keep sparking complaints, and what does it say about how we coexist in a dense city? Pickleball complaints have sparked heated reactions in Singapore, but they are part of a much bigger pat
Is hiring local talent really the best way forward for Singapore football? In this episode, we dive into the debate around local versus foreign coaches, and what those choices say about trust, development, and expectatio
4 things worth watching this week, from emotional deep dives to clever creators, plus two Today I Learnt moments. This week’s edition of "Also Consume This" features four pieces of content that genuinely caught our atten
Are Singaporeans really indifferent to our national football team or have we just forgotten how to believe?Singapore football has history, heartbreak, and moments of glory, but why does it feel like no one really cares a
Are rents truly the reason why so many F&B businesses are closing in Singapore?This week, we welcome our friend Tim, who works in the food and beverage industry, to break down the various challenges F&B businesses face,
This week we’re taking a breather and talking about what we consumed.In this episode Alastair and Guo Feng walk through four pieces of media that stuck with them: Item 1 — 99% Invisible - Life and Death in Singapore (How
Everyone’s angry. Trains break down — angry. Hawkers get reviewed — angry. A tragedy hits the news — furious. In this episode of Also Consider This, Alastair and Guo Feng ask: Why are we all so quick to outrage these day
When a TikTok food vlogger started “Exposing Michelin Hawkers” it triggered angry responses. Lucas the Boss says he’s just being honest about his food experiences. But many felt he crossed a line by being negative. So wh
In this explosive episode of Also Consider This (ACT #5), hosts Alastair and Guo Feng dive into the massive controversy surrounding illegal cross-border private hire vehicles (PHVs) and the chaotic Singapore-Malaysia Cau
Welcome to Also Consider This, the podcast where we value nuance, perspective, and knowledge so that we can all be clever thinkers. In this episode, we tackle the debate surrounding the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Wh
In this episode, we ask if nostalgic merchandise is truly meaningful, or just a cash grab by companies and scalpers taking advantage of our soft spot for the past? We dive into the world of nostalgia and collectibles, di
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