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Red Dot Hot Takes, a REACH podcast

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Red Dot Hot Takes is a long-form conversation series hosted by Hossan Leong. Each episode, we invite policymakers, community leaders and people in various sectors to answer some tough questions and give their response to some sizzling hot takes. For more details on Forward SG check out www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg

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Episodes

Are We in the Pink of health, or Are We Having the Blues? Ft. Minister Ong Ye Kung, Dr Jade Kua and Cai Yinzhou 03.10.2023 37:50

Minister Ong Ye Kung, Dr Jade Kua and Cai Yinzhou discuss a pertinent issue all Singaporeans face - the inevitability of growing older and how we can age actively and gracefully. The guests touch on the consequences of the "silver tsunami," the social stigma of nursing homes and the importance of taking ownership over our personal healthcare.

What does it mean to be Singaporean? Ft. Minister Maliki Osman, Benjamin Lee and Liyana Musfirah 03.10.2023 30:56

The guests this episode are Minister Maliki Osman, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Benjamin Lee, blogger and advertising creative director, and Liyana Musfirah, CEO and founder of the Hayaa Network about our national identity. They discuss the essence of "Singaporean-ness," if we really have national pride and a sense of community.

Can We Sustain Our Green Efforts? ft. Min. Grace Fu, Joline Tang, Darren Tan 03.10.2023 25:49

Hossan Leong speaks with Minister Grace Fu, Founder of The Sustainability Project Joline Tang, and Head of Education and Community Outreach at ComCrop Darren Tan about environmental sustainability in Singapore. They address Singapore's capabilities to manage our resources sustainably admist the ever-changing global landscape, addressing the "Steward" pillar of the Forward SG exercise.

Whose job is it to ensure we have good jobs? ft. Min. Tan See Leng, Roshni Mahtani, Yeap Ming Feng 03.10.2023 34:48

This episode, Minister Tan See Leng, Roshni Mahtani, Founder and CEO of theAsianParent.com , and Head of Seedly Yeap Ming Feng tackle the issues of Singapore's economy and job opportunities. They delve into how Singaporeans can adjust and flourish even in a rapidly evolving and fast-paced economy, addressing the ""Empower"" pillar of the Forward SG exercise.

Is digitalisation leaving people behind? ft. Min. Josephine Teo, Irene Ang and Johann Annuar 03.10.2023 34:24

Hossan Leong speaks with Minister Josephine Teo, veteran entertainer Irene Ang, and humanitarian entrepreneur Johann Annuar about the issues of digitalization in Singapore. They discuss whether existing regulations and inclusion is sufficient for Singapore's strive towards a Smart Nation, addressing the 'Equip', 'Build' and 'Care' pillars of the Forward SG exercise.

Learning For Life: Education ft. Minister Chan Chun Sing, Jean Liu and Suhaimi Yusof 03.10.2023 38:33

Hossan Leong sits down with Minister Chan Chun Sing, asssistant professor Dr Jean Liu, and veteran entertainer Suhaimi Yusof about issues about education in Singapore. They discuss whether we can truly move away from a grades-based education, and what lifelong learning really means as part of the 'Equip' pillar of the Forward SG exercise.

Under One Roof: Housing in Singapore ft. Minister Desmond Lee, Christine Sun and Darren Soh 03.10.2023 42:15

In this episode of Red Dot Hot Takes, Hossan Leong speaks with Minister Desmond Lee, property expert Christine Sun and photographer and HDB enthusiast Darren Soh as they discuss the housing landscape in Singapore. The episode features hot takes on rising HDB resale prices, factors surrounding BTO flat allocation, and the importance of the "Build" pillar under #ForwardSG .

What is a Social Compact? ft. DPM Lawrence Wong, Belinda Lee, Maimunah Mosli 03.10.2023 35:28

Hossan speaks with DPM Lawrence Wong, artiste Belinda Lee and systemic psychotherapist Maimunah Mosli as they discuss what social compact means, how Singaporeans can learn to disagree agreeably and debate the merits of meritocracy.