Saturday Mornings with Glenn van Zutphen

We talk with three inspiring changemakers from Raffles Girls’ School—Esther Li, Kanishka Selvakumar, and Michelle Khoo—who are turning the tide for marine conservation through their student-led initiative called Project Seawing . “Saturday Morning Show” Sit-Down Conversation  host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with the trio about how their Val...

In this week’s segment, Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, joins us to unpack three major geopolitical shifts shaping Asia’s strategic landscape. First, the fallout from the Trump administration’s sweeping 50% tariffs on Indian imports. With up to $48 billion in exports at risk, India is urgently courting new trade partners—including China, Russia, and Brazil—raising q...

On the “Saturday Mornings Show” Sit-Down Conversation  host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys talk with Fiona Cher, Director of Government Checks at Veremark, about the hidden world of fake credentials—and how her team is working with Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to stop it. With the rise of diploma mills and online tutorials teaching people how to...

We sit down with Dawn Cher, personal finance blogger known to her followers as “Budget Babe”  to explore her journey from anonymous money blogger to author and finance educator. She has built a following by demystifying personal finance for everyday Singaporeans. Now, with her debut book Take Back Control of Your Money  she helps readers to break free from financial stress an...

Celebrate the National Gallery Singapore ’s 10th anniversary with curators Shujuan Lim and Jennifer Lam, the creative minds behind "Dalam Collection: Where Ink Tides Meet. " This exhibition, running until 16 November 2025, showcases over 50 ink works—many on public view for the first time—spanning more than a century of artistic expression. From Khoo Seok Wan’s delicate orc...

In this Wide World segment, we speak with Yeong Zee Kin, Chief Executive of the Singapore Academy of Law, ahead of TechLaw. Fest 2025 - a legal technology conference returning for its 10th edition with over 2,000 legal experts from around the globe. This year’s theme, "Reimagining Legal in the Digital Age", looks at the current challenges facing the legal profession: rising demand, shrinking...

What's next for Ukraine, where the EU’s top diplomat warns that proposed land concessions could be a strategic trap laid by Putin? In Gaza, tensions escalate as an Israeli minister threatens to raze Gaza City unless Hamas agrees to new terms—while a UN-backed body confirms famine conditions in the region for the first time. And in Asia, a newly revealed North Korean missile base raises...

In this "Sit-Down Conversation", “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys welcome Steve Ward, President of Sandbag (The Veterans Society), and Capt. Jess Petty, Royal Artillery veteran of Afghanistan, for an inspiring conversation ahead of the Victory Ball 2025.🎖️ Held at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore on 6 September, this black-tie gala commemorat...

In the Wide World Segment on the “ Saturday Mornings Show” with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys - they discuss WWII V/J Day - 80 years ago on 15th of August - with Jeya Ayadurai of Singapore History Consultants. Why it's so important to remember the past and understand the crucial War years and after.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Home Brew Segment on the “Saturday Mornings Show” with host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys... discuss the 16th annual Singapore Night Festival with Qazim Karim, Festival Director (Singapore Night Festival) and Kai Ting, the artist behind Jiwa Laut, one of major SNF installations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International News Review with Steve Okun: Trump-Putin summit accomplishes.... um, not much. Singapore F1 tycoon fined just $30,000 in one of Singapore's biggest political scandals, and Singaporeans warm to China brands: Labubu watch out...  Chiikawa and friends are on the way. “ Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys discuss the details. See...

Brent Barnes matches his World Record at World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025. Welcome to our Saturday Sit-Down conversation. Today we follow up with Brent Barnes— one of the fastest senior swimmers on the planet. Brent just finished the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025, where he competed on August 11 and 14 2025... matching his 50m World Record of 26.19 sec...

“ Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak to veteran pollster David Black, CEO of Blackxox Marketing. Their new survey on Singaporeans' dramatic shift in attitudes towards the United States and President Trump's policies. In their latest quarterly SensingSG tracking, Blackbox tracks the fallout of Trump tariffs amongst Singaporeans and found...

“ Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak to Grant Abel, Assistant Vice-President of Life Sciences at Singapore Oceanarium at Resorts World Sentosa’s revamped and leading ocean institute, to inspire greater knowledge, love, and action for the ocean and aquatic life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“ Saturday Mornings Show ” host Glenn   van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak to Zat Astha, Editor-in-Chief of The Peak Magazine about the “Peak Power List 2025” and who made the cut this year under the theme of “Vanguards.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump’s tariffs kick in… shocking some long-standing trading partners. US allies go their own way to force diplomatic shift on Gaza. And… YouTube to be included in Australia's teen social media ban. During our  International News Review , “ Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn  van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak to Steve Okun, CEO APAC Advisors. Se...

Dipa Swaminathan , founder of local charity “ It’s Raining Raincoats ” has raised some SGD70,000 to show appreciation to the Tanjong Katong sinkhole migrant worker heroes.“ Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak with her about it. Background: One lane of Tanjong Katong Road South on Singapore's East Coast collapsed on July 26th...

Joining us in the studio are Andres Neo and Koe Chua Jia Ying, Co-Chairpersons of the Inter-University Environmental Coalition and the driving force behind the inaugural Sustainability Youth Festival (TSYF) happening this August at The Capitol Theatre. Organised by students, for students, TSYF is more than a summit—it’s a movement. With the theme “The Sustainability Puzzle &ndash...

During our Saturday Mornings Sit-Down Conversation, Andrew Dixon, Founder, Nikoi, Cempedek Islands and Jaya Putra of LooLa Resort discuss how Bintan’s local culture and sensitive marine sanctuary are being decimated due to an industrial park and aluminum refinery.   Today’s Saturday Sit-Down takes us to the heart of Bintan—where rapid industrial expansion is colliding with f...

On the Wide World segment today is Ahteram Uddin, Vice President Commercial for APAC at Kahoot! As you may know, it’s a global learning and engagement platform that’s changing how millions connect, learn, and grow. Kahoot! recently marked a major milestone by launching its new Singapore office, now the strategic hub for the Asia-Pacific region. From classrooms to boardrooms to dining r...

Fresh off the plane from his San Francisco HQ is Aron Cramer, President and Global CEO of BSR, a globally recognized authority on just and sustainable business. Under his leadership, BSR has expanded its reach, now partnering with over 300 influential companies committed to building an equitable and thriving planet. Aron is a trusted advisor to senior executives navigating the complexities of sust...

The International News Review, where global headlines meet real-time analysis. Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors is back in the studio!  First up, the recent US-Japan trade agreement: what does this mean for Singapore’s economic outlook and Asia’s broader strategic positioning? Next, we turn to troubling developments in Indonesia as the U.S. expands pressure on forced labor investi...

In this Singapore Home Brew, we celebrate the vibrant intersection of art and national identity in a milestone year—Singapore turns 60, and the National Gallery marks its 10th anniversary. Joining us on the line is Dr. Adele Tan, Senior Curator at the Gallery and the guiding voice behind one of its most anticipated exhibitions: Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art.  This full-...

Fast Lanes & Second Chances: Brent Barnes on Swimming Past Limits and Living with Purpose. Welcome to our Saturday Sit-Down conversation. Today’s guest is Brent Barnes—corporate trainer, tsunami survivor, and one of the fastest senior swimmers on the planet. With  19 masters world records and a career that’s outpaced Olympic legends, Brent is gearing up for the World Aqu...

How Empathy-Driven Cultures Fuel High-Performance Organizations with "FLOWER Power" On the Wide World discussion , where global ideas meet local impact. Today, we’re joined by Nitin Goil, author of The Restored Organization , to explore how leaders can build thriving workplace cultures in an age of rapid change. With 62% of employees disengaged globally—costing the economy $8.9 trillio...