Stocks Neat by Forager Funds - the podcast talking sips and stocks, with nothing watered down. Each month, join Steve Johnson and Gareth Brown for a drink as they talk share markets and taste-test some of whisky's finest. www.foragerfunds.com
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Synopsis: Our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases our discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, money, career, sports, pop culture and music. Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section. Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media.
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S1E129: The difference between Asian and Caucasian dementia
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Where is Singapore dementia research headed? Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. This episode is on a topic that affects millions worldwide: dementia. We will explore the differences between how dementia presents in Asian versus Caucasian populations, and what this …
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S2E5: Avoidance, removals and reduction: What blocks agreement on carbon markets at COP29?
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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 Tuesday 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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Chills vs. bills: MA kicks off home heating aid program Temperatures are dropping in the Commonwealth and community action agencies said help is available for those struggling to pay their heating bills.The federal Home Energy Assistance Program helps households making less than 60% of the state median income, which for a family of four is just und…
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S2E5: Sustainable finance: Where are the investing and job opportunities?
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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
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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?
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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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Federal funds expand successful MA diaper distribution program A federal pilot program distributing diapers to Massachusetts families in need is expanding.The program has already distributed more than two million diapers, along with wipes and other supplies, to roughly 2,500 children over the past year.Melissa White, director of programs for the Va…
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S2E4: Concern over potential post-election instability in the US
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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
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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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Medicare payment cuts leave New England private practices in critical condition Ongoing cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates are leaving New England private practices in critical condition.Doctors said the outdated payment system is forcing them to close or consolidate, limiting patient access to lifesaving treatments.Dr. ...(Read More)…
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S2E4: Beyond diversity, inclusion buzzwords: How to be more inclusive at work
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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?
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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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Medicare open enrollment in MA brings prescription drug savings Medicare open enrollment is underway and Massachusetts residents over 65 are encouraged to consider their health plan options.Changes this year include a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs.Cindy Phillips, director of the state's health insurance information program Serving …
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S2E2: How will Singapore fare under a Harris or Trump 2.0 US administration?
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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
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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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More MA communities strive for building decarbonization By Sarah Shemkus for Energy News Network. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service CollaborationA year and a half since Massachusetts introduced an optional new building code aimed at lowering fossil fuel use,…
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S1E47: Tan See Leng: How tough talks resulted in job seeker support
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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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EPA omits schools from new lead rule but federal funds could help Clean water advocates in Massachusetts are applauding the Environmental Protection Agency's new rule on lead pipe removals but warned drinking water in schools remains at risk.The agency set a 10-year deadline for most utilities to replace lead service lines but omitted requirements …
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MA educators: Down with anti-immigrant rhetoric, up with students Many Massachusetts educators are denouncing the growing chorus of anti-immigrant rhetoric this election season.They cited an uptick in reports of bullying and concern among immigrant parents about whether their children are safe at school.Jessica Lander, a civics and history teacher …
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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
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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?
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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
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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!
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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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Fifteen Years of Forager and that Fifty Basis Point US Rate Cut
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As we approach Forager's 15th birthday, in Episode 33 of Stocks Neat, CIO Steve Johnson and Portfolio Manager Gareth Brown dive into the 50bps rate cut in the US and its impact on small-cap stocks. They unpack the latest market moves, spotlight companies like #Motorpoint and #Ferguson poised to benefit from lower rates, and share their strategies a…
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River herring loss in MA part of greater forage stock decline Members of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head are asking federal regulators to help restore the river herring, a forage fish they said is vital to the regional food chain.A statewide moratorium on catching river herring remains in place but offshore commercial fishing trawlers continue to n…
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S1E114: South-east Asian scam centres a growing regional security threat
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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
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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?
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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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Takeout with a side of sustainability: MA restaurants avoid single-use plastic By Meg Wilcox for Civil Eats. Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Commonwealth News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service CollaborationAt Johnny’s Luncheonette, a family-style diner in the greater Boston area serving sandwiches an…
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S1E17: Has pricey car ownership killed youths' desire for cars?
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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
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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
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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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College students press Israeli divestment campaign as school year begins As college anti-war protests enter a second school year, students are maintaining pressure on administrators to cut all financial ties with the Israeli government. Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an end to…
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S2E2: How do young workers view pay?
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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
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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?
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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
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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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MA fishermen see opportunity as Farm Bill advances Massachusetts fishermen said they are optimistic the next Farm Bill will provide greater support to smaller, community-based fishing fleets.The bill's framework includes provisions to increase the amount of domestic seafood purchased for federal nutrition programs and creates a special seafood liai…
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S1E20: What is working in F1’s Red Bull Racing team like?
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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
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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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S1E46: BNPL: Buying power or financial trouble?
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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
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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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New MA wage equity law tackles gender, racial wage gap Supporters of a new wage equity law in Massachusetts say it will help close the state's gender and racial wage gap. Starting next year, companies with more than 25 employees must disclose a salary range for all posted positions. Kimberly Borman, executive director of the Boston Women's Workforc…
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S1E127: The war on salt and saturated fats
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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?
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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!
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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
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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
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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: Despite his elimination from Rap Of China, Shigga Shay still sees it as a win
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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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