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Daniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day — with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.

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    #TalkBack: Can a car-sharing service’s relaunch restore brand faith?

    BlueSG is back, relaunching under a new service called ‘Flexar’, which will feature a new platform and a refreshed fleet, among other things. But with Singapore’s car-sharing industry recently seeing sudden suspensions, are Singaporeans still able to trust the business model? Daniel Martin speaks with Associate Professor Lau Kong Cheen, Head of the Marketing Programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences’ School of Business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

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    #TalkBack: Punishing parents who leave vapes lying around

    Did you know that if you leave a vape lying around at home and a child can access it, you could face jail time? Singapore’s new law tightens penalties and widens responsibility — from parents to warehouse owners to nightlife operators... Daniel Martin speaks with Jennifer Chih, Senior Partner at Nair, Jen & Tan LLC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min

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    #TalkBack: How will a consolidated approach lead to a more sporting Singapore?

    From April, the High Performance Sport Institute, Singapore Sports School and the Unleash the Roar project will be brought together under one roof - “Sports Excellence Singapore (SpexSG)”. How will such a consolidated approach lead to a more sporting Singapore? Daniel Martin discusses with Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and Senior Minister of State for Education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min

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    #TalkBack: Pumping petrol this weekend? Don't be surprised if prices have increased due to the #WarOnIran

    Fuel prices in Singapore have gone up for the fourth straight day, tracking a surge in global oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East. With petrol prices getting higher, are you going to drive less? Daniel Martin discusses further with transport analyst Associate Professor Walter Theseira from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) School of Business. #SGToday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

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    #TalkBack: Pearl's Hill BTO - are you prepared to live in towering flats above 60 storeys?

    Pearl's Hill could soon be home to Singapore's tallest HDB block at over 60 storeys – surpassing Pinnacle@Duxton's 50 storeys – but with a possible 20 per cent subsidy clawback attached. Are Singaporeans prepared to live in flats that are 60 storeys high or more? Daniel Martin discusses with Eugene Lim, Key Executive Officer, ERA Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  6. 4 MAR

    #TalkBack: How do we make sure students of different strengths and needs thrive in our education system?

    Daniel Martin is joined by Ms Jasmin Lau, Minister of State for the Ministry of Digital Development and Information and the Ministry of Education, to discuss announcements made at the MOE's Committee of Supply debate that will shape how Singapore's students succeed in their education journey together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min

  7. 3 MAR

    #TalkBack: How to spot fake news about the war on Iran

    With the U.S-Israel and Iran conflict dominating headlines, how can you tell if what you’re reading is true? There’s a battle for truth happening alongside the physical conflict – with misleading videos, recycled footage and AI-generated misinformation spreading fast. How can you avoid misinformation, and what should you do when you come across it? Daniel Martin discusses with Sarbojit Bose, Director of Training at the Cloud Security Alliance Singapore Chapter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  8. 2 MAR

    #TalkBack: TFR at 0.87, but can we succeed with a smaller population in an AI-transformed world?

    Singapore’s total fertility rate dropped to a new low of 0.87 in 2025, and while our citizen population expanded 0.7 per cent, growth has slowed in the past 10 years… But, in an AI-driven future, could low population growth remain low? A smaller, but highly skilled population could be equally productive? Daniel Martin finds out from Professor Paulin Tay Straughan, Professor of Sociology (Practice) and Director of the Centre for Research on Successful Ageing, SMU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
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Daniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day — with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    CNA
  • Años en activo
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    100
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © 2026 CNA
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Talkback