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Hosted by The Straits Times · news · EN-US · 1,000 episodes
Synopsis: Almost every weekday, our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSynopsis: Almost every weekday, our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career. Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.
The Straits Times Podcasts is hosted by The Straits Times. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S1E96: Can Chagee become the ‘Starbucks of tea’? Its Asia-Pacific CMO Eugene Lee talks about the Chinese brand’s global ambitions" (28 October 2026, 49 minutes), "S3E4: Will haze, sustainability, be on Singapore’s agenda as incoming ASEAN chair?" (26 October 2026, 34 minutes), and "S2E56: The world is on fire but hey I have matcha: How little treats are helping us deal with uncertainty" (26 October 2026, 26 minutes).
The Straits Times Podcasts publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.
Booking probability for The Straits Times Podcasts is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Straits Times Podcasts requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Straits Times Podcasts's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Straits Times hosts The Straits Times Podcasts, a news show with more than 1,000 episodes published.
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Episode #96
After 16 years at McDonald's, Chagee APAC CMO shares how Chinese companies operate differently in the global arena Synopsis: Conversations and interviews that give you something to think about. Each Wednesday, In Your...
Episode #4
Can Singapore balance economic survival & climate action as ASEAN chair in 2027? As Singapore prepares to take over the ASEAN chairmanship in 2027, the region faces a delicate balancing act between economic...
Episode #56
Labubus, blind boxes, bubble tea. Why do we keep buying things we don’t need? In this episode, Kai Wen and Sue-Ann discuss why people buy trendy but “useless” things as a way to treat themselves. Is...
Episode #93
East Malaysia’s assertiveness and fiscal demands are growing. This is reshaping its federal relationship with Putrajaya. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political...
Episode #115
Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) has been criticised for being toothless, but is that criticism fair? And if the anti-haze law is not working, can Singapore take Indonesia to the International...
Episode #3
Why they offer more safety features and generate less nuclear waste, says a nuclear expert. Singapore announced in May 2026 that it will be embarking on the first phase of a review by the UN atomic watchdog, to help...
Episode #55
Good grades, good jobs, applying for a BTO, getting married. Isn’t that every Singaporean’s dream? In this episode, Julian Low, co-founder of theatre practice Wushiren, talks about his experience defying the...
Episode #91
In an increasingly digital world, why are young Indonesians drawn to activities that bring them offline and together? Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times catches up with its foreign...
Episode #115
In the first two months after the Online Safety Commission (OSC) started operations, the agency handled more than 500 reports of online harms. Doxing and online harassment made up the bulk of eligible reports. The OSC...
Episode #94
IPS' Mathew Mathews unpacks why a high salary can't protect you like a wealth buffer can. Synopsis: Conversations and interviews that give you something to think about. Each Wednesday, In Your Opinion speaks to...
Episode #2
Singapore is also testing out solutions to tackle heat without air-conditioning. Synopsis: Every Tuesday, we discuss how environmental issues intersect with business, politics and society. After three years of clear...
Episode #54
Wired earphones and film cameras: Is retro tech back, or another performative trend? In this episode, we look at how retro analogue items such as wired earphones, film cameras, and Walkmans are making a comeback. Is...
Episode #93
Classic ADHD stereotypes, like physical hyperactivity, can cause many to be overlooked and turn to maladaptive coping. Synopsis: Conversations and interviews that give you something to think about. Each Wednesday, In...
Episode #1
Conservationists must make their pro-nature arguments to the mainstream, says ST’s Bhavan Jaipagras. Recent announcements about new developments coming at the expense of nature areas in Singapore have...
Episode #53
Invest but keep enough liquidity to help you sleep at night. In this episode, we look into the concept of liquidity. Everyone tells us to invest, but how much is enough and how much should we leave behind for a rainy...
Episode #113
Parents have long complained that the education system in Singapore is too stressful for children. To address their concerns, the Ministry of Education has made policy changes over the years, including scrapping PSLE...
Episode #89
Trump and Xi are nudging the bilateral relationship from confrontation to stability, says Chan Heng Chee. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times gets its US Bureau Chief to analyse the hottest political and...
Episode #52
What are the repercussions of adding your boss and colleagues on social media? In this episode, Kai Wen and Sue-Ann discuss the nuances of adding your colleagues and supervisor on social media. While there are...
Episode #88
There’s a potential Malay political realignment. Here’s what it means for regional stability and Malaysia’s governance. Synopsis: Every fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the...
Episode #112
Will AI eventually be able to kill us, or are AI doomsayers being alarmist? Recently, employees at AI frontier companies like Anthropic and OpenAI have voiced serious concerns - and made doomsday predictions - about the...
Recent guests on The Straits Times Podcasts. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
interim head coach of the Singapore men’s national football team, Singapore national football team
First Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, International Monetary Fund
Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, PAP
director of the Behavioural Insights Centre of Excellence, SUSS School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences
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