Let's Talk, Singapore

Would you let a friend take a bite of your sandwich? Share a dessert with colleagues? Or use the same serving spoon? We ask what you're comfortable sharing and whether your answer depends on who's sitting across the table. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS arrived at Manchester United in February 2024, taking a minority stake that gave them control of the club’s football operations, with a promise to restore the club to the top. Two-and-a-half years later, amid renewed controversy over Ratcliffe’s comments on immigration, the debate is no longer simply about whether INEOS is getting its football decisions right -...

From blasting music to putting your feet on seats, inconsiderate behaviour on public buses can now land you a fine of up to $500. But should we really need laws to make us practise basic courtesy?  From public transport to hawker centres, we ask whether fines are necessary to keep shared spaces pleasant, or whether we should be better at behaving ourselves without the Government stepping in....

More than a year after former Singapore national cricket coach Arjun Menon was killed at his home in Malawi, his family is still searching for answers about what happened and who was responsible. But Arjun’s story is also about the life he lived: a brother, friend and coach who left Singapore to help grow cricket in Malawi, and whose impact continues to be felt by the people he met along the...

Social media has made it easier than ever to call out behaviour we disagree with. But once someone has apologised or acknowledged a mistake, should they be given a second chance? We ask is cancel culture an important way of holding people accountable, or has it become too quick to judge? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites. See omnystudio.com/list...

Imagine telling the girl who hated PE that she’d one day become an Asian Games champion. Tiffany Teo’s journey from school choir to MMA, through devastating defeat, a three-year competitive drought and thoughts of retirement, has now ended with Singapore’s FIRST gold in Nagoya. We look at the fighter, the comeback and the story behind those emotional tears. READ MORE: https://www...

What if something normally experienced through your nose could instead be served on a plate? A limited-time experience in Singapore is turning notes like bergamot, jasmine, grapefruit and vanilla into something you can actually taste. But what exactly is it, what inspired it, and where can you find it? Can Neil follow the clues and figure it out? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tu...

Who says your competitive years have to be behind you as you get older? Singapore’s masters athletes have been flying the flag at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu, competing against athletes from more than 80 countries and bringing home medals in events ranging from race walking and hurdles to the high jump and relays. But behind the medals are years of training, discipline...

This is your cue to check your email. How many unread messages are staring back at you? From newsletters you'll never read to promotions you've been meaning to delete, we ask whether your inbox is under control or completely out of hand. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 weeks gone, and the blocks are falling into place...or falling apart, depending on who you support. Who has caught the eye, who has trudged along and who has flattered to deceived? The Final Score runs the rule on the good the bad and the ugly of the Premier League season so far. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singap...

She trained hard to be there, but so did everyone else. HYROX world-record holder Joanna Wietrzyk sparked outrage after continuing to race despite suffering bowel incontinence, before later apologising and forfeiting her win. We ask: When does determination cross the line into a lack of consideration for others? And beyond sport, are we sometimes so focused on what we want that we forget how our c...

The sudden closure of True Fitness and True Yoga has left customers facing substantial losses from unused memberships and personal-training packages. With hundreds of complaints lodged and more than S$600,000 in reported losses shortly after the shutdown, many are asking the same question: Can they actually recover their money? Let’s Talk, Singapore speaks with  Margaret Yeow, Co-Managi...

For many of us, AI is already part of our daily routine. It can save time, spark ideas and make life easier but it also raises questions about jobs, privacy and how much we should rely on it. With industry leaders warning AI could kill the entire human species, are you embracing it, or becoming more cautious? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites. S...

Manchester United's struggles continued - as they left it late to rescue a point against Fulham. Is Carrick already facing unsurmountable pressure to stay in the job? Arsenal too suffered pain at the hands of Brighton, as the reigning champions lost their spotless start to the campaign which gave City the chance to go 3 points clear heading into the international break. Join Neil Humphreys & Z...

A nine-second video of two children sitting on a supermarket floor eating snacks was enough to spark criticism online, with many asking:  “Where are the parents?” But how much can one moment really tell us about someone's parenting? We discuss what we should reasonably expect from parents when their kids misbehave in public, whether gentle parenting has changed our ideas of discip...

How do you put a price on a 15-carat diamond, a rare Hermès bracelet, or even a pen once owned by Lee Kuan Yew? On this edition of Unusual Jobs , we step inside the world of auction houses with Matthew Elton, Founder and CEO of Hotlotz , and Christopher Lanigan O'Keeffe, Co-Founder and Director of Auctions . We hear what goes into handling some of Singapore’s most closely watched sale...

What would you do if money suddenly appeared in your bank account from someone you didn't know? Do you leave it alone, try to return it, or worry it's part of a scam? We discuss how you'd react and might be the safest way to handle it if this ever happened to you. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

The English Premier League returns for Matchweek 5 this weekend, before the cast takes a pause from domestic football for a 3-week international break. All eyes are on Manchester United AND Tottenham - who will look to put to an end their stuttering starts. Tune in as Zia-ul Raushan spoke to with some Spurs stars in North London, and we put our necks on the line with a round of predictions. Join N...

Something is making its overseas debut in Singapore this week, bringing more than 200 names together under one roof, including over 100 making their Singapore debut. There’s fashion, design, food, music and plenty more to discover, but first, can Neil and Audrey work out what it is, its rather contradictory name, and where you can find it? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tue...

Dementia is often mistaken for normal ageing, discussed only after symptoms worsen, or treated as though diagnosis marks the end of independence. This World Alzheimer’s Month,  Bernard Lim from Dementia Singapore joins Let’s Talk, Singapore to challenge those assumptions and explain why earlier conversations, better post-diagnostic support and stronger caregiver education matter....

That family group. The neighbourhood chat. The one friend who sends 47 messages in a row. Most of us have muted a WhatsApp chat at some point. Do you think muting just part of managing modern life or would you be offended if you found out someone had muted your messages? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

What on earth is happening at Manchester United? A 2-0 lead against Brighton should have been the perfect response to Sunday’s derby defeat. Instead, United conceded three times, crashed out of the English League Cup and were booed off at Old Trafford. It’s only six games into the season...but are we already seeing a familiar United story unfold? Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Rausha...

A viral coffee stall has sparked debate after customers realised the 80-plus-year-old owner only accepts cash because she doesn't know how to use digital payment systems. As Singapore becomes increasingly cashless, are we expecting too much from older business owners and customers, or is embracing technology simply part of modern life? Maureen Ow (aka Miss Tam Chiak) from STOMP joins this Singapor...

Singapore has spent years promoting rehabilitation and reintegration through the Yellow Ribbon movement, but how easy is it for someone to truly start again after prison?  In conjunction with the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run, Let’s Talk, Singapore examines whether public attitudes have genuinely shifted, where stigma still exists, and which barriers remain hardest to overcome with Nurhashei...

AI-generated songs are racking up millions of streams, while bite-sized microdramas are keeping viewers glued to their phones. As technology reshapes the way we create and consume entertainment, are these new formats the future or are you sticking with the real thing? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...