Les meilleurs podcasts Friendship At Sea (2024)

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S2E5: Sustainable finance: Where are the investing and job opportunities? 29:53

13h ago29:53

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DBS’ sustainability chief reveals ways to get into sustainability and why sustainable finance matters. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. The warmer the weather, the more we feel the impact of human activities on climate change. But how do we make a differ…

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S2E6: What lies beneath: Chongqing’s subterranean world 18:36

4d ago18:36

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Its warren of underground bunkers and tunnels, which sheltered the city’s residents during the heavy bombing of the Second Sino-Japanese war, are turned into lifestyle destinations today. Synopsis: The Straits Times chats with ST’s global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. Chongqing bears a gr…

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S2E5: What next after Japan's political earthquake? 25:08

6d ago25:08

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Political upheaval in Japan as its snap elections see the ruling party lose its majority, reshaping its ties with the US and Asia. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the Asian continent. In this episode, Ravi speaks with Tobias Harris, founder of political risk…

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#223: Sprue'd Up! #1 1:27:34

7d ago1:27:34

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Join Matt and Jordan for the first episode of "Sprue'd Up!", an occasional Game Brain offshoot about two euro gamers taking their first steps into the world of miniature wargaming. Star Wars: Shatterpoint Warhammer 40,000: Kill TeamPar Game Brain

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S2E4: Concern over potential post-election instability in the US 16:28

11d ago16:28

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Unless one candidate wins swing states decisively, a quick settlement is unlikely in America’s cliffhanger election. Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. The United States’ presidential election, which polls show is currently in a statistical…

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S1E1: 10,000 miles in Trump country 23:30

13d ago23:30

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Navigating the US election scene - from Trump's rise to economic worries and the shifting tides of masculinity in politics. Synopsis: The Straits Times’ assistant foreign editor Clement Tan catches up with US bureau chief Bhagyashree Garekar to share her insights into the US presidential elections on Nov 5, 2024. Clement Tan speaks with Bhagyashree…

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S2E4: Beyond diversity, inclusion buzzwords: How to be more inclusive at work 31:31

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Observing with empathy, asking the right questions and listening will go a long way to charting out how to give meaningful support. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Diversity, equity and inclusion are aspirational ideals that have permeated conversations…

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S2E4: After the 'Paris Agreement' for nature was adopted in 2022, what's next at COP16 biodiversity meet? 20:12

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Unlocking new sources of financing for nature, ending harmful subsidies and benefit sharing among issues to be discussed Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. It has been two years since the Global Biodiversity Framework…

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S2E2: How will Singapore fare under a Harris or Trump 2.0 US administration? 23:42

18d ago23:42

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US trade policy and US-China competition concerns are high on the minds of South-east Asia observers. Synopsis: The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. Hardening strategic competition with China will remain front and centre of the foreign policy focus of …

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S1E13: Confronting suicide: The conversations we need 39:27

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The conversation in this episode dives into suicide prevention, stigma, and the changes needed to get to Zero-Suicide. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. In Singapore, suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people aged between 10 and 29. A 160-page whi…

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S1E47: Tan See Leng: How tough talks resulted in job seeker support 30:55

22d ago30:55

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The SkillsFuture JobSeeker Support aims to help the retrenched tide over financially, while between jobs, after tough talks with unions, employers and the Government. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. As the global economy changes more rapidly and unpredictably, workers m…

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#222 Dazed and Enthused 1:56:59

28d ago1:56:59

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Ben, Trey, and Paul explore the importance of enthusiasm at the game table. Plus, recent plays of KCaloria, Zoo Tycoon, and Trey's first ever game of Twilight Imperium 4th Ed.... 0:00:00 Introduction 0:04:27 kCaloria First Impressions We All Take From the River 0:16:20 Zoo Tycoon First Impressions 0:38:50 Further Twilight Imperium 4th Ed. discussio…

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S2E3: Should we play with FIRE? 33:55

29d ago33:55

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We don’t all have to live frugally and retire by 40 years old, but we need to be financially disciplined so we can retire meaningfully. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. FIRE in this context, stands for financial independence, retire early - a movement th…

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S2E3: A relook at nuclear energy's role in the net-zero goal 17:42

30d ago17:42

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Powering up: The world is warming up to nuclear energy as nations scramble for zero-carbon electricity. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. For years, nuclear energy has been reviled as an energy source over safety, co…

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S2E1: Is Cantonese dying out in Hong Kong? 19:54

1M ago19:54

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Some are holding fast to their mother tongue, even with migration overseas, and are coming up with creative ways to spread the learning and use of Cantonese. Synopsis: The Straits Times chats with ST’s global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. Want to pick up Cantonese? Some Hong Kongers - fro…

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S1E12: Rooting for our mother tongues in Singapore 31:47

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Your mother tongue can also be your super power - that’s what our three guests on The Usual Place tell us. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. In this episode, Zhang Xi Ying, a content producer at HeyKaki, C Aishwarya, a branding and promotions executive from Tamil M…

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S1E128: Let’s talk about mental health! 22:39

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There is no health without mental health. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Mental health is a national priority in Singapore. While the recent 2023 National Population Health Survey showed that there was an improvement in the mental health of the general populati…

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S1E114: South-east Asian scam centres a growing regional security threat 23:21

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Why action is needed to avoid some countries being labelled as 'scam states'. Synopsis: Every third and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. With their heavy security, territorial control and global reach, we look at South-e…

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#221: Rise & Fall 1:17:45

1M ago1:17:45

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Matt, Jordan, and Trey track the rise and fall of Jordan's relationship with Paul. We also review Rise and Fall! 0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:50 True Confessions: Mini Painting CoraQuest Heroscape Warhammer: Kill Team Star Wars: Shatterpoint 0:14:05 Matt's Essen Most Wanted Asian Tigers Civolution Black Forest Joyride Andromeda's Edge Shackleton Base:…

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S1E15: Singaporean switches banking studies for music; debut album on US jazz chart 30:04

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Home-grown jazz saxophone player Sean Hong Wei is the 15th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 15th episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean jazz saxophone player Sean Hong Wei. The 25-year-old marked a milestone …

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S1E1: Workers aren't loyal anymore, why train them? 22:47

1M ago22:47

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How can Singapore business leaders become special? Synopsis: The Straits Times speaks with the new dean of Insead Asia Campus, Professor Sameer Hasija, on executive education and Singapore business leaders. The new dean of Insead Asia recounts the following meme in an era where workers do not stay put in one organisation for long anymore. The chief…

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S1E17: Has pricey car ownership killed youths' desire for cars? 56:07

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A university professor says his students are not keen on owning a car, while a motor industry expert says that they would, if cars were affordable. Synopsis: Every third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times offers expert insights on new vehicles or transportation trends. In this episode, COE Watch host Lee Nian Tjoe invites Associate Professor R…

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S1E11: Why parents should not see teachers as service providers: Chan Chun Sing 41:26

1M ago41:26

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Can there be respect? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day. Education Minister Chan Chun Seng recently announced at the Ministry of Education Schools Work Plan Seminar, how parents should communicate with teachers from now on. He said teachers are not required to share their personal p…

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S1E113: How a savvy Asean has helped prevent wars in region: Kishore Mahbubani 23:22

2M ago23:22

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The seasoned Singapore diplomat is bullish on India and Asean but says the US should not be underestimated. Synopsis: Every third and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. Veteran Singapore diplomat Kishore Mahbubani, never s…

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S2E2: How do young workers view pay? 27:34

2M ago27:34

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Salaries need to be structured more flexibly to reflect broader aspirations. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Views on pay issues vary widely among young workers depending on their professional and life goals. This was borne out in a survey of 1,000 youn…

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S2E2: Bezos Earth Fund's menu for Asia: Bugs, slaughter-free meat and fermented protein 17:28

2M ago17:28

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In the bid to make alternative protein palatable to the consumer, South-east Asian cuisine offers some advantages. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Home to glitzy bars and Michelin star restaurants, Singapore is a f…

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S1E34: What future for the famed Gurkhas? 26:57

2M ago26:57

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Revered as soldiers, the Gurkhas are Nepalis who are recruited into the British Army, the Singapore Police, the Indian Army, and recently, even the Russian army. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the Asian continent. In this episode, Ravi speaks with one of th…

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S1E10: Bye-bye 5Cs. Hello, purpose: how we redefine success 44:03

2M ago44:03

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Does living a meaningful, purpose-filled life trump materialistic goals and climbing the corporate ladder these days? Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day, and finds out about what young people are talking about. Talk about the new definition of success has been fronted this year by Si…

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S1E20: What is working in F1’s Red Bull Racing team like? 22:38

2M ago22:38

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Two Singaporeans share their experiences working for Red Bull racing. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. The 2024 Singapore Grand Prix returns on Sept 22 when fans here witness exhilarating action over 62 laps of the 4.94-kilometre Marina Bay Street Circuit. And while the title race …

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S1E2: Sumiko at 60: Friendship isn't about age groups 34:42

2M ago34:42

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Synopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan, who turns 60 this year in 2024, finds out the challenges to growing older as she confronts her own negative attitudes about ageing. Intergenerational friendships are not just about age groups, as Sumiko finds out from Michael Chiang. The playwright is nearly three decades older than married …

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#220: Windmill Valley 2:16:49

2M ago2:16:49

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Ben, Tom, and Paul do a deep dive on the midweight, gear-turning Euro Windmill Valley. Plus, early impressions of Rise & Fall, some hot takes on Distilled, and flop sessions of Lost Atlas and Things in Rings. 00:00 - Intro 09:19 - Distilled 23:08 - Rise & Fall 44:03 - Railways of the Lost Atlas 56:16 - 18RoyalGorge 58:59 - Kutna Hora 01:01:42 - Thi…

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S1E46: BNPL: Buying power or financial trouble? 35:50

2M ago35:50

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The 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) scheme allows for purchase on zero interest instalment plans with less credit requirement. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. In 2023, Singapore consumers spent $3.4 billion online and in-store using 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) services from…

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S1E36: Chinese sauces are popular in India; less so are their purveyors 17:39

2M ago17:39

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The bitter aftertaste though, is the story of how Chinese Indians are struggling to fit in. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe, about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. There is a popular sauce in India, which involves …

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S1E127: The war on salt and saturated fats 19:24

2M ago19:24

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How to choose a healthier salt and cooking oil. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Singapore is planning to introduce Nutri-Grade labelling for salt, sauces and seasonings, instant noodles and cooking oil. These are labels that will allow consumers to tell at a gla…

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S1E9: Flexibility at work: The secret sauce to more babies? 24:18

2M ago24:18

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We ask Indranee Rajah - Minister in the Prime Minister's Office - to explain the mindset shift aim of the enhanced parental leave scheme, announced on Aug 18. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day, and finds out about what young people are talking about. When it was announced at the Nat…

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S2E1: Investing with $100 a month as an undergrad? Why not! 31:50

2M ago31:50

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Start early, compound your wealth, and try not to beat the market. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Finance literacy experts always tell us to “start young” so we can make full use of the effect of compounding and grow our wealth from a young age. But ho…

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S2E1: Eco-nomics: Putting a value on nature is also key to saving it 23:23

2M ago23:23

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Businesses are buying into new financial products that could help save nature, but funds for nature’s protection have not reached the scale required. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Coral reef bonds, biodiversity c…

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S1E1: Get a headstart in your finances & career from our new ST podcast 1:40

2M ago1:40

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New episodes from our rebranded podcast channel will drop here: https://str.sg/wB2m Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Our previous Money and Career podcast channel is now rebranded HeadSTart on Record, taking on a fresher and sharper approach on how to ch…

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S1E14: Shigga Shay - Overachieve (Live) 3:39

2M ago3:39

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Hear home-grown rapper Shigga Shay's intimate live studio take of his latest single, Overachieve, which will also be included in his upcoming release Hanyu Pinyin. Synopsis (headphones recommended): This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio. Listen to Shigga Shay talk…

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S1E14: Despite his elimination from Rap Of China, Shigga Shay still sees it as a win 38:20

2M ago38:20

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Home-grown rapper Shigga Shay is the 14th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 14th episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean rapper Shigga Shay. The 31-year-old hip-hop artist speaks at length about his…

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S1E3: Visit to Windsor Nature Park: Can insects in SG's backyard be foraged? 24:10

2M ago24:10

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Love or loathe them, could insects also become a food source in the wider context of the global population? Synopsis (headphones recommended): Green Trails is a 4-part environment podcast special for 2024 where The Straits Times hits the ground with experts. "Can this be eaten?” is an oft repeated question that every nature guide is familiar with. …

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S1E112: Understanding China-Philippines' dangerous South China Sea face-offs 19:16

2M ago19:16

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Aggression from China is driving Manila and Washington closer, spurring a loose coalition against Beijing. Synopsis: Every third and fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' global contributor Nirmal Ghosh shines a light on Asian perspectives of global and Asian issues with expert guests. Despite talks between China and the Philippines regard…

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S1E16: The influence of Haidilao on our appetite for Chinese cars 41:19

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A motor industry expert connects popular culture to the success of Chinese car brands in Singapore. Synopsis: Every third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times offers expert insights on new vehicles or transportation trends. BYD is leading the sales chart in Singapore and other Chinese car brands are also making their way here. In a market where …

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#219: Gamechella 2024 2:31:31

3M ago2:31:31

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Ben and Paul talk about recent plays of Windmill Valley, Blades in the Dark, and Fields of Arle. Plus, a gaming weekend in Palm Springs leads to hot takes on Things in Rings, Wilmot's Warehouse, Hollywood 1947, Forrest Shuffle, and Plantagenet, among others. Oh, and Covid too, but that's a minor wrinkle. 00:07:31 - Windmill Valley 00:21:36 - Fields…

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S1E129: Are climate and environment disclosures helping to cut carbon? 19:55

3M ago19:55

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Climate and environment data disclosures are vital. But real action is needed for cutting emissions and nature protection. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. There’s a saying in sustainability circles: What gets measu…

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S1E1: Why does it feel like Singaporeans are angry all the time? 8:02

3M ago8:02

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What triggers one’s frustrations in Singapore? Even the smallest inconvenience can spark irritation, making it feel like we’re always on the edge of our temper. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah explores contemporary societal choices and youth perspectives. Murals and HDB block patterns, poor service, bad food, long queues, queue…

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S1E19: A look back at Paris Olympics 2024 with Max Maeder 30:01

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ST sports reporters and the SG bronze medalist look back at memorable moments in the Paris Olympics. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. History was made on Aug 9, 2024, when kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder became Singapore’s youngest Olympic medallist after he clinched a bronze in the F…

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Strength in Solitude: Realities of a Seafarer and the Burden of Financial Requests (with J.Sala) 21:28

3M ago21:28

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Could the life of a seafarer be more than just the allure of exotic destinations and the promise of wealth? Join us as we sit down with Salah to uncover the untold stories of these brave souls who navigate the high seas. This episode promises an eye-opening look into the emotional, mental, and physical trials that seafarers face daily. From the dee…

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S1E17: The art of picking out a good job fast 30:27

3M ago30:27

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A well-written job description helps employers and jobseekers find the right fit. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times helps you put your career on the right footing from the outset. The job search is never easy, with limited time and lots of ground to cover. This means it is important to be able to suss out, with confidenc…

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S1E45: Are you paying too much for your resale HDB flat? 18:54

3M ago18:54

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Two HDB resale flats had listing prices of $2 million in May, which were debunked by the authorities for being misleading and unrealistic. Synopsis: Every second Monday of the month, The Straits Times takes a hard look at Singapore's social issues of the day with guests. The authorities sat up and paid attention when a jumbo flat in Sengkang was pu…

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