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Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys with their interesting mix of guests from 9 am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary by international journalists and tips on interesting places and exhibitions to catch in Singapore.

  1. Saturday Mornings: The Nature Society Singapore on Saving Paya Lebar’s Green Spaces

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    Saturday Mornings: The Nature Society Singapore on Saving Paya Lebar’s Green Spaces

    On MoneyFM 89.3’s Wide World Segment, Saturday Mornings Show  host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys are joined by Tony O’Dempsey, spokesman for the Nature Society Singapore (NSS), and Albert Liu, Assistant Director (Conservation), to unpack an important environmental questions facing Singapore’s future: What happens to our green spaces when Paya Lebar Air Base is redeveloped? With redevelopment slated to begin in the 2030s, NSS has submitted a proposal urging the Urban Redevelopment Authority to retain 31% of the area—389 hectares—as green spaces. This includes forest patches, parkland, ponds, marshes, and one of Singapore’s last large “wild growth” landscapes stretching from the Serangoon River Forest to Tampines Quarry. Why this area matters: It is the largest near‑contiguous wild growth habitat in the northeast. It supports over 150 bird species, including migrants and woodland‑dependent species. It contains ecological “sources and sinks” that cannot be replaced by narrow green connectors. Its biodiversity value exceeds even the footprint of Tengah Forest Town. We explore whether retaining a third of the land is realistic, how ecological connectivity can be preserved, and what the trade offs that Singapore must make. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  2. Saturday Mornings: 200 Years at Sea: The Stories Behind Singapore’s Oldest Yacht Club

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    Saturday Mornings: 200 Years at Sea: The Stories Behind Singapore’s Oldest Yacht Club

    On MoneyFM 89.3’s Singapore Home Brew, Saturday Mornings Show  host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys dive into two centuries of maritime history with Mr Balakrishnan B, Commodore of the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (RSYC)—Singapore’s oldest recreational club and one of Asia’s most storied yacht clubs. Celebrating its 200‑year milestone, RSYC’s history reads like a sweeping Singapore epic: royal visits from British monarchs, daring WWII escape voyages, long‑lost trophies rescued from wartime chaos, and the club’s remarkable post‑war revival. Commodore Balakrishnan shares how RSYC not only survived the Japanese Occupation but went on to shape sailing as a national sport—producing Olympic sailors, founding key sporting bodies, and hosting Singapore’s longest‑running regatta. We explore the club’s evolution from colonial-era prestige to a modern, inclusive maritime community. From its architectural heritage and multicultural leadership to its role in nation‑building—marked by President Yusof Ishak becoming its first Singaporean Patron in 1967—RSYC mirrors Singapore’s own transformation. Commodore Balakrishnan also offers a look at RSYC today: its marina, hotel, sailing programmes, community initiatives, and the vision behind its #RSYC200 Bicentennial celebrations, including the Charity Gala attended by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  3. Saturday Mornings: Newsroom to Nation Builders: How Nutgraf Became the Storytellers Behind Singapore’s Political Biographies and More

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    Saturday Mornings: Newsroom to Nation Builders: How Nutgraf Became the Storytellers Behind Singapore’s Political Biographies and More

    This week on MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Sit‑Down on the Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys speak with the trio behind one of Singapore’s most influential storytelling powerhouses: Peh Shing Huei, Aaron Low, and Sue‑Ann Chia, co‑founders of Nutgraf. What began in 2015 as a small “writers‑for‑hire” outfit run by three former Straits Times journalists has grown into an award‑winning strategic content agency trusted with some of Singapore’s most significant political biographies—including the two‑volume autobiography of former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, Neither Civil Nor Servant: The Philip Yeo Story, and a long list of national‑level publications. The founders share how a simple business model—just the three of them writing everything themselves—evolved into a 23‑person agency producing videos, social media campaigns, strategic communications, and thought‑leadership content. Along the way, Nutgraf became the go‑to team for capturing complex policy stories, institutional histories, and the personal journeys of Singapore’s political heavyweights. We explore how they earned the trust to tell these stories, what it takes to write about leaders who shaped the nation, and how content consumption has changed over the past decade.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  4. Saturday Mornings: 7 Marathons, 7 Days, 7 Continents: The Extraordinary Human Stories Behind The World Marathon Challenge

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    Saturday Mornings: 7 Marathons, 7 Days, 7 Continents: The Extraordinary Human Stories Behind The World Marathon Challenge

    On MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Morning Sit‑Down, Saturday Mornings Show  host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys  we celebrate three remarkable individuals who pushed the limits of human endurance for causes far bigger than themselves. Joining us in the studio are Rob Schimek, Maria Sahota, and Lincoln Bode—all fresh from completing The World Marathon Challenge an astonishing challenge to run 7 marathons in 7 days across 7 continents. Rob and Maria share their journey running full marathons to raise funds and awareness for cancer research, and Lincoln completed 7 half‑marathons in honour of his father and to support Parkinson’s research. They all reflect on the physical and emotional toll of racing from Antarctica to Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, and North America—all within a single week. Their story is one of grit, purpose, and the power of community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  5. Saturday Mornings: Love, memory & the Stories We Forget - Inside A Singapore Dementia Story with Lien Foundation & Dementia Singapore

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    Saturday Mornings: Love, memory & the Stories We Forget - Inside A Singapore Dementia Story with Lien Foundation & Dementia Singapore

    This week on Saturday Sit‑Down, Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys shine a spotlight on a powerful new film anthology that brings dignity, nuance, and humanity to one of Singapore’s most urgent social issues: dementia. We’re joined by Don Mendoza from Dementia Singapore, Michelle Chua, Executive Producer at the Lien Foundation, and filmmaker Gavin Lim, director of Another Go (重围). Together, they introduce “A Singapore Dementia Story”, a collection of five short films premiering at Temasek Shophouse. Featuring a stellar local cast—including Tan Kheng Hua, Lim Shi‑Ann, Peter Yu, Alaric Tay, Onn Shu Ann, Suhaimi Yusof, and A. Panneeirchelvam—the anthology explores the lived realities of dementia through genres as varied as romance, comedy, animation, drama, and thriller. We discuss how these films challenge stereotypes, reveal the unseen emotional labour of caregiving, and portray dementia not only as a medical condition but as a deeply human experience. From Gavin Lim’s uplifting drama Another Go, to Andie Chen’s romantic‑comedy‑infused What Day Is It?, each film draws from real stories and extensive conversations with caregivers and persons living with dementia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  6. Saturday Mornings: “When Men Are the Silent Victims: Breaking the Stigma Around Spousal Abuse"

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    Saturday Mornings: “When Men Are the Silent Victims: Breaking the Stigma Around Spousal Abuse"

    This week on Saturday Sit‑Down, Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys we tackle a deeply overlooked and often misunderstood issue: men experiencing spousal and other forms of physical, verbal, and emotional abuse. In the studio are Nick Jonsson, men’s certified coach, supervised psychotherapist and counsellor, and Zina de Mercey, psychologist‑in‑training at Counseling Perspective. Nick and Zina explain why many men—especially those in senior or public‑facing roles—suffer in silence. Stigma, shame, and fear of reputational damage often prevent them from seeking help. Many worry they will be seen as the perpetrator rather than the victim, or that speaking up could jeopardise their careers, credibility, or even access to their children. They also highlight the emotional toll behind closed doors: isolation, high‑functioning distress, and post‑Covid coping behaviours such as increased alcohol use. In highly conflicted relationships, children are often caught in the middle, sometimes used—consciously or not—as leverage, creating unsafe family dynamics. Zina brings a holistic therapeutic lens, while Nick draws on years of supporting executives and leading men’s groups in Singapore. Together, they discuss why early intervention, peer support, and psychologically safe spaces are essential for prevention and healing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  7. Saturday Mornings: Escape Rooms & Real World Teamwork: Brian Slattery on Unlocking High Performing Teams

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    Saturday Mornings: Escape Rooms & Real World Teamwork: Brian Slattery on Unlocking High Performing Teams

    This week on Singapore Home Brew, Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys are joined by Brian Slattery, CEO and Founder of Teamwork Unlocked, and former Head of Culture Club at Google, for a refreshingly honest look at what really happens inside teams when different brains, strengths, and cognitive styles collide. Brian’s journey—from building Google Singapore’s legendary in‑office board‑game café to designing escape‑room‑powered leadership programmes—reveals how unconventional environments can expose hidden team dynamics far more effectively than traditional workshops. His late ADHD diagnosis also gives him a unique lens on leadership quirks, communication gaps, and the psychological safety teams need to thrive. Teamwork Unlocked now uses custom‑built escape rooms to observe how teams behave under pressure: who steps up, who withdraws, how decisions are made, and where trust breaks down. These insights form the basis of immersive programmes that help organisations strengthen collaboration, improve conversations, and unlock performance. Brian shares why many teams struggle not because of strategy, but because of unspoken assumptions, mismatched working styles, and a lack of shared language around trust. For adults navigating hybrid work, new teams, or leadership transitions, this conversation offers practical, human‑centred tools to build teams that actually work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
  8. Saturday Mornings: Thailand at a Crossroads - Curtis Chin on Elections, Demographics & the Future of the ‘Sick Man of Asia’

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    Saturday Mornings: Thailand at a Crossroads - Curtis Chin on Elections, Demographics & the Future of the ‘Sick Man of Asia’

    This week on MoneyFM 89.3’s Wide World, Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys welcome Curtis Chin, Chair of Global Fellows and Senior Advisor for Global Markets at the Milken Institute, for a grounded, insider’s look at Thailand's National Election at a pivotal moment. With this vote, headlines have focussed on party politics—but Curtis, who grew up in Thailand and has lived there again since 2012, takes us deeper. He unpacks the structural challenges shaping Thailand’s long‑term trajectory: the rise of scam centres, worsening pollution, a rapidly ageing population, and a tourism sector struggling to regain its pre‑pandemic momentum. These pressures have fuelled the narrative of Thailand as the “sick man of Asia,” yet Curtis argues there is far more nuance beneath the label. We explore how demographics, governance, and regional competition are reshaping Thailand’s economic prospects, and what the election outcome could mean for investors, businesses, and Southeast Asia more broadly. Curtis also shares personal reflections from years of observing Thailand’s evolution—from Bangkok’s shifting urban landscape to the resilience of its people and private sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
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Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys with their interesting mix of guests from 9 am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary by international journalists and tips on interesting places and exhibitions to catch in Singapore.

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