Let's Talk, Singapore

The Manchester derby feels more important this time around. Both the red and the blue halves of the storied city have new managers. Michael Carrick brings experience and the ‘Manchester United way’ to his club. Enzo Maresca knows what made Manchester City tick under Pep Guardiola. Who will prevail? Well, The Final Score spoke to a couple of diehard fans in Singapore to give their predi...

It has moved more than once, survived redevelopment, and now returns after a major rebuild. On Singapore Unboxed, Let’s Talk, Singapore unpacks the Turtle Museum’s 25-year journey, repeated relocations, multi-million-dollar rebuild and the family determined to keep it alive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For much of his life, Suresh Vanaz Purushothaman’s daily world was closely intertwined with that of his younger brother Gunaseelan, who lived with cerebral palsy. Following Gunaseelan’s recent passing, Let’s Talk Singapore invites Suresh to the studio to reflect on their relationship as brothers, the realities faced by long-term family caregivers, the challenges of disability and...

Every school holiday brings the same challenge: too many leave requests and not enough approvals. Should parents with young children move to the front of the queue, or does that unfairly disadvantage colleagues without children? We ask where the fairest balance lies. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Andoni Iraola arrived at Liverpool with little fanfare, but the Reds are quietly improving, game by game. In the Champions League, they competently saw off Atletico in an accomplished 2-1 victory. Alexis Mac Allister had one of his best games for the club. Alexander Isak impressed up front and Florian Wirtz’s looked a creative force. Could this be a trophy-winning campaign for the Reds? Join...

Do Singaporeans let their guard down once JB and Desaru start feeling familiar?  Let’s Talk, Singapore and STOMP'S Maureen Ow also known as famous food blogger Miss Tam Chiak look at recent car break-ins involving Singapore-registered vehicles, the perception that SG plates attract thieves, and whether drivers need to rethink how they protect their belongings across the Causeway. See om...

From anti-Indian comments online to tensions around immigration, identity and belonging, Singapore is once again confronting difficult questions about race.  Let’s Talk, Singapore brings together  Dr Felix Tan, Saravanan Sugumaran and Rita Zahara to examine why race gets pulled into unrelated issues, whether online discourse reflects a wider shift in society, and where legitimate c...

From hotel exclusives to luxury gift boxes, mooncakes have become as much a status symbol as a festive treat. What makes an expensive mooncake worth the price, and at what point does it become more about the box than what's inside? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erling Haaland loves fatherhood, loves scoring goals and loves playing for Manchester City. When all three come together, he is simply unstoppable, as he was against Porto in the Champions League. He scored both goals in a 2-0 victory. A fine header gave him the opener. A late right-foot stab ensured the win and asked the obvious question. Is he the finest centre-forward that English football has...

It's your first morning on holiday. Are you already out exploring before breakfast, or still fast asleep while everyone else is posting sunrise photos? We compare travel styles and ask whether making the most of a trip means doing more or slowing down. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it really take to be a teacher in Singapore today? Beyond lesson plans and marking, teachers can find themselves juggling administrative work, parent expectations, student wellbeing and responsibilities that stretch well beyond the classroom. Jacqueline Yew spent more than 17 years in the MOE system, working across five schools, teaching in secondary schools and junior colleges, and even...

Something big is coming to Singapore this October, with connections to the 1990s, a record-breaking 2023 and a little bit of Spice. But what exactly are we talking about? Follow the clues and see if you can guess! Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 8.15am for Singapore Unboxed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lights on. Anthems ready. The UEFA Champions League is back and Matchday 1 is loaded! Real Madrid face Inter, Arsenal visit Napoli, Atlético head to Liverpool and Manchester City travel to Porto. Throw in the long-awaited returns of Manchester United and Roma, and Europe’s elite have plenty to play for. The new season starts here...and it starts BIG! Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul R...

A viral video showing a private-hire driver arguing with a female passenger after she asked him to focus on the road has sparked a wider conversation about safety when travelling alone. If your driver is texting, speeding, behaving aggressively or simply making you uncomfortable, what should you actually do? Do you speak up and risk escalating the situation, stay quiet until you can safely get out...

Singapore has produced athletes capable of competing on the world stage, but for many, the journey to the top has involved spending significant time training, studying or competing overseas. So what does that say about the sporting pathway available here at home? Can Singapore provide athletes with the coaching, competition and environment they need to reach their full potential, or is going abroa...

Everyone has that one item they're happy to splurge on. For some it's shoes, for others it's coffee or cookware. But what about a $700 toothbrush? We explore the growing market for "luxury essentials" and ask whether paying significantly more for everyday products is a smart investment, a status symbol, or simply clever marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arsenal made it 3 wins in 3 league games - the latest a 2-1 win over Chelsea. With the Gunners looking fairly  peerless, will anyone be able to deny Arteta''s red army? Plus, did Audrey once again come out on top in the round of weekend score predicitions? Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10am...

We may forget the homework, the exams and even some of the lessons, but we rarely forget the teachers who made us feel seen, encouraged or capable. This Teachers’ Day, Let's Talk, Singapore honours the people whose influence often extends far beyond the classroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A viral story about a Singapore man collecting empty bottles and cans has sparked a bigger conversation about the Beverage Container Return Scheme, recycling habits and whether BCRS could become an unconventional side hustle. In this episode of Singapore Unfiltered , we ask if this a recycling success story, if there's anything wrong with collecting bottles and cans for recycling cash, or simply p...

You might have heard of monkey guards in Singapore, but what does the job actually involve?...  Sabrina Jabbar, Head of the Monkey Guards Programme at the Jane Goodall Institute Singapore, explains how she got into the profession, what a typical day looks like, how she deals with macaques and residents, and the biggest misconceptions people have about the job. We also discuss the use of new t...

Liverpool need a win. Tottenham need a goal. Aston Villa just need a shot on target. And somewhere in all that Premier League chaos, Arsenal and Chelsea are preparing for a London derby. MD3 has plenty of questions, and even more potential drama. How will it all pan out? Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekd...

Pangdemonium concludes its 16-year journey with Come From Away, the award-winning musical inspired by the true story of nearly 7,000 stranded passengers welcomed by the people of Gander after 9/11. Let’s Talk, Singapore unpack the remarkable story, its powerful parallels with Singapore’s kampung spirit, and why its message of empathy and community still resonates today.  See omnys...

For many 12-year-olds in Singapore, the PSLE is their first major academic pressure point.  Pooja Bhandari, Founder, EveryChild. SG joins Let’s Talk, Singapore to examine why it carries so much pressure, whether parents are really to blame, and if Singapore should rethink high-stakes testing at age 12. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every weekday at 7.20am for We Are Famil...

You've had a long day and just want a quiet ride home. But your private hire driver is in the mood for conversation. Do you politely chat along, hint that you're busy, or tell them you'd rather enjoy the silence? We ask how you handle a chatty private hire driver when all you really want is a quiet journey. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites Se...

The domestic football season kicks off this weekend in Singapore - with the Lion City Sailors taking on Tampines Rovers in the traditional curtain raiser that is the Community Shield on Sunday 6 September. Months after the National Team garnered so much fervour and fandom, will the support for local football spill on to club football as the league resumes? Here's why it should! Join Neil Humphreys...