Let's Talk, Singapore

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...

A heated argument at a Chong Pang coffee shop over a personal water bottle has divided the internet and raised a surprisingly contentious question: should we be allowed to bring our own plain water into coffee shops? We debate whether water should really count as an “outside drink”, why coffee shops may want to protect their drinks business, and whether “their shop, their rules&r...

Singapore is stepping up support for working parents, with more childcare leave among the measures announced at National Day Rally 2026. But could greater support for families create new challenges for employers, particularly SMEs with lean teams? And could there be unintended consequences for parents and colleagues without children? We speak to Michelle Koh, Managing Director, The Edge Partnershi...

You've graduated, you're working, and you're still living at home. Should your parents let you stay rent-free, or is it reasonable to expect you to contribute? We discuss where adult children should draw the line between saving for their future and helping with household expenses. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Another summer, another Premier League spending record. English top-flight clubs have collectively splashed out £3.198 billion - a staggering reflection of the league’s financial strength. Five years ago, that figure was just over £1 billion. But does quantity necessarily equate to quality? Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Scor...

Something that began more than 50 years ago would eventually help shape one of the most recognisable figures in food and travel. It started with an unexpected change of plans, took him somewhere he never expected to be, and ultimately set him on a completely different path. But what exactly are we talking about? Follow the clues as Raushan tries to find out what we are Unboxing today! See omnystud...

More Singaporeans are living with or near their parents, as families juggle raising children while caring for ageing parents. But does our housing system make it easy enough for families who actually want to share a home? On We Are Family! , we speak to Dr Kalpana Vignehsa, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies , about why multi-generational living could ease caregiving pressur...

21 years, 207 appearances,125 goals, 60 assists....ONE undisputed legacy. Lionel Messi has called time on his glittering international career for Argentina - revealing that while he decided to retire just days after losing the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to Spain, it was the passing of his father Jorge Messi in early August that reaffirmed his decision. Will there ever be another player like Me...

Supporting parents is something many people agree on. But when additional leave means colleagues have to step in, where should the balance lie? We discuss how workplaces can make family-friendly policies work for everyone. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From footsteps and furniture dragging to late-night music and renovation works, noise can quickly turn neighbourly tensions into serious disputes. On Singapore Unfiltered, we ask how much noise residents should reasonably tolerate, where the line should be drawn and what living harmoniously in a densely populated city really requires. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek — LIVE every Monday...

El Niño is strengthening, fires are intensifying across Sumatra and Kalimantan, and Singapore is once again watching the skies. Let’s Talk, Singapore speaks to atmospheric physicist Prof Koh Tieh Yong about what is driving the haze, how smoke reaches Singapore, whether 2026 could resemble past severe haze years, and what people need to know about PSI, PM2.5 and protecting their health...