Beste Friendship At Sea podcasts (2024)

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S2E5: Avoidance, removals and reduction: What blocks agreement on carbon markets at COP29? 20:34

4h ago20:34

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International carbon markets can help to channel funding to developing countries and help them take action to tackle climate change. 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. What is the difference between carbon avoidance, …

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Exploring Nostalgia, Friendship, and Creativity with Joyce Carol Oates 43:27

11h ago43:27

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Send us a text Hi, and welcome to The Bookshop Podcast! In this episode, I chat with Joyce Carol Oates about the 2024 republication of her novel Broke Heart Blues by Akashic Books. We explore how nostalgia and adolescent pressures shape her storytelling, with John Reddy Hart at the center—a character in Broke Heart Blues who encapsulates the dual n…

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

1d 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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S4 E6: Out of Practice 14:56

7d ago14:56

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Brynleigh helps Cyrus prepare for the return of Simon Andre. River and Sam reach out to an old Anders foe. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor GZM Shows

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Exploring the American Book Center: Martijn Mertz on Bookstore Leadership and Amsterdam's Literary Scene 22:10

8d ago22:10

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Send us a text In this episode, I'm in conversation with Martijn Meerts, the co-director of the American Book Center in Amsterdam. Martijn's anthropology background subtly colors his approach to this role, and he shares how it adds a unique perspective to his daily work. We also uncover the enchanting history of the American Book Center, originally…

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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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S4 E5: Out of Favor at WhittierCorp 11:12

14d ago11:12

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Holiday and Birdie receive a less-than-friendly greeting at WhittierCorp Tower. Cyrus learns about his previous visit to 1980’s Berlin. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com Thank you for being a subscriber. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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

15d ago31:31

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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

16d ago20:12

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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

19d ago39:27

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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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S4 E4: Out of the Way of Simon Andre 11:35

21d ago11:35

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Cyrus and Brynleigh escape the horde and discover why he’s got so many girls after him. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor GZM Shows

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From Paralegal to Rom-Com Author: Danica Nava's Journey of Native American Representation in Literature 30:26

22d ago30:26

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Send us a text What drives a paralegal to switch gears and pen a rom-com novel? Discover the inspiring journey of Danica Nava, an enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, as she shares her transition from the corporate world to the literary scene. We delve into her academic achievements, the barriers she overcame as a first-generation college grad…

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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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S4 E3: Out of Jail 13:58

28d ago13:58

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Cyrus bails Brynleigh and Kady out, but he seems to be very popular in Berlin. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor GZM Shows

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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

1M 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

1M ago31:47

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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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S4 E2: Out of the River and Into a German Pub 13:29

1M ago13:29

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Much to Brynleigh’s chagrin, Cyrus is “rescued” by a mysterious girl. Holiday and Birdie convince their new friends to come back to Alaska. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor GZM Shows

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Unlocking Ancient Puzzles: A Journey with Danielle Trussoni on The Bookshop Podcast 27:17

1M ago27:17

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Send us a text What if unlocking the secrets of an ancient puzzle could take you on a thrilling journey across continents? Welcome back to The Bookshop Podcast, where we sit down with New York Times bestselling author Danielle Trussoni to uncover the mysteries behind her latest novel, The Puzzle Box. As the second installment in the Mike Brink seri…

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

1M ago30:04

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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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S4 E1: Out of the Clear Blue Sea 10:25

1M ago10:25

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In the season 4 premiere, Holiday and Birdie find two teenagers floating in the water without their memories. In Germany, circa 1989, Brynleigh and Cyrus come face to face. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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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

2M 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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Clare Beams: Magical Realism, Maternal Suffering, and Her New Novel The Garden 30:17

2M ago30:17

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with author Clare Beams about her new novel The Garden, earning her MFA from Columbia University, her surprising stint as a high school English teacher on Cape Cod, and how these experiences have informed her writing career. Claire's work is renowned for its enchanting touch of magical realism, earning compari…

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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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Six Minutes Season 4 Trailer 1:12

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Season Four finds your favorite characters scattered across two time periods, 35 years apart. Can the past save the future, or will our heroes be lost in time forever? Six Minutes continues on September 17th for subscribers and September 24th everywhere else. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit GZMshows.com Learn more about …

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Out of Country | 8 10:17

2M ago10:17

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Cyrus makes his final recording before going on the run. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor GZM Shows

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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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Exploring Mental Health and 80s High School Life with Author and Poet, David Ebenbach 28:40

2M ago28:40

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with author and poet David Ebenbach about Possible Happiness, his latest teen and YA novel set in Philadelphia in the 80s. What can a high school journey in the late 80s tell us about today's struggles with mental health and sexuality? Acclaimed author and academic David Ebenbach explores this question through…

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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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T.J. Klune on Writing, Advocacy, and Somewhere Beyond The Sea 45:42

2M ago45:42

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with one of my favorite authors, TJ Klune, about his much-awaited sequel to The House In The Cerulian Sea, titled Somewhere Beyond The Sea. TJ discusses the characters in the story, how he refills his creative cup, and how he uses his platform to speak about the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. In Somewhere Bey…

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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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