Daniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day — with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDaniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day, with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.
Talkback is hosted by CNA. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#TalkBack: I want to prevent haze by buying less palm oil products… but that's everything?" (28 October 2026, 17 minutes), "#TalkBack: Singapore-Indonesian relations; do we as netizens make it worse as keyboard warriors?" (27 October 2026, 18 minutes), and "#TalkBack: With the retirement age rising, how do we make working longer actually work for seniors, businesses, and younger workers alike?" (26 October 2026, 17 minutes).
Talkback publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Talkback is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talkback requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Talkback's contact route on record: verified email.
CNA hosts Talkback, a news podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #319
With forest and peatland fires linked to palm oil plantations in Indonesia contributing to the ongoing haze, you might want to boycott palm oil products… But when they’re found in everything from biscuits...
Episode #309
Singapore and Indonesia have had to deal with matters ranging from transboundary haze to cuts in gas exports, and both have drawn reactions on social media. But, when we weigh in on issues involving another...
Singapore is bringing forward plans to raise the retirement and re-employment ages to 65 and 70 by 2029. It's part of six recommendations announced by the Tripartite Workgroup on Senior Employment today, including more...
As smartphones get more expensive, a NielsenIQ study found that new phone sales in Singapore fell nearly 14 per cent between 2023 and 2025, while retailers reported a rise in repairs. On TalkBack, Daniel Martin spoke to...
The Ministry of Health has released N95 masks from its stockpile to retailers amid increased demand, despite earlier warnings about the risk of haze. On TalkBack, Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Rayner Tan, Assistant...
A man was charged after allegedly using a concealed device to obtain customers’ bank card information at Mustafa Centre. Daniel Martin spoke to Professor Zhou Jianying, Centre Director of the iTrust Centre for...
Episode #239
The National Wages Council has recommended pay increases of 6 to 8 per cent for lower-wage workers, even as growth remains uneven across industries. Daniel Martin spoke to Associate Professor Ong Ee Cheng from the...
With N95 mask distribution kicking off, could fears of another haze crisis trigger a repeat of the panic buying and hoarding we saw in 2013? Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor Leonard Lee, a behavioural...
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has raised concerns about AI potentially replacing entry-level jobs. We discuss what happens if the bottom rung of the career ladder disappears, and how Singapore can preserve opportunities...
The Singapore Grand Prix drew over 301,000 spectators this year, the second-highest attendance on record. That was despite the PSI hitting 192 during the race weekend, the highest reading of this year’s haze...
Amid the ongoing haze situation, Education Minister Desmond Lee says schools are prepared, with closures and exam postponements to be considered if air quality reaches hazardous levels. But with N-, O- and A-Level exams...
The Land Transport Authority has launched a public consultation on proposed COE changes, including merging Categories A and B and introducing a fee-and-rebate system based on car values. Daniel Martin spoke to Say Kwee...
The issue of people rummaging through rubbish bins for refundable containers came up in Parliament, with Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu setting out what is and isn’t allowed. Daniel Martin...
More than 5,000 people turned up when part of Joo Chiat Road went car-free for six hours. Daniel Martin spoke to Djoko Prihanto, Director of DP Urban and former President of the Singapore Institute of Planners, about...
Episode #124
With haze affecting visibility on Singapore’s roads, how should motorists adjust? Daniel Martin spoke to Clifford Chow, Founder of automotive news channel Asphalt Singapore, and Desmond Chan, Growth and Revenue...
In Part 2 of our discussion on easing the move from Primary 6 to Secondary 1, we ask whether competition for the same popular schools is adding to the pressure. Daniel Martin spoke with Howard Yu, Founder and Principal...
Second Minister for Education David Neo says MOE will study public feedback on the primary-to-secondary school transition, where young students face the most acute pressure. Daniel Martin speaks to Assistant Professor...
Episode #92
Bus and rail fares will rise by 7 per cent overall from 26 December. Daniel Martin spoke with Professor Raymond Ong, Transport Analyst and Deputy Head of Research in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering...
Episode #78
Singapore’s air quality has fluctuated between moderate and unhealthy levels in recent days. Daniel Martin spoke to Assistant Professor Yu-jie Dong from NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and...
A new Institute of Policy Studies study finds parents are placing more emphasis on character, wellbeing and learning from failure, even as education stress and tuition spending rise. Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Mathew...
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Professor and Head of the Marketing Division, Harvard Chan School of Public Health
Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate at the National University of Singapore Business School, National University of Singapore
Behavioural and Data Scientist, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS
Chief Research Officer of Mogul.sg, ERA Real Estate
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