Heavy Duty by CNA Insider

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A CNA Insider podcast series about people whose jobs deal with the dark side of human nature, and life lessons they’ve learnt.  The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

Episodes

  1. 06/10/2022

    The expert lie detector who sniffs out criminals and lying spouses | EP 6

    Polygraph examiner Malaravan Ponniah has put alleged sex offenders, drug abusers and cheating spouses through the lie detector. He’s also helped innocent people clear their name. But can he tell if someone’s lying off the bat? In this final episode of Heavy Duty by CNA Insider. If you’ve got a story idea, reach out to chaichin.neo@mediacorp.com.sg Credits: Journalists: Neo Chai Chin and Eileen Chew  Sound Design: Daniel Lee Supervising Editors: Yvonne Lim and Crispina Robert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  2. 06/03/2022

    The social guardians who look out for the old and vulnerable | EP 5

    They help elderly persons who’ve been abused by family members but are too afraid to do anything about it. Sometimes, what appears to be abuse turns out to be something very different. Two social workers talk about the grey areas of their job on Heavy Duty by CNA Insider. Journalist: Neo Chai ChinSound Design: Daniel LeeSupervising editors: Yvonne Lim and Crispina Robert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  3. 05/27/2022

    The frontliners braving rudeness and abuse | EP 4

    Security guards help keep premises safe, but get flak for enforcing the rules. Nurses help sick people, but get tongue lashings and much more. Three frontline workers talk about their frustrations and the dark side of people they meet, in this episode of Heavy Duty by CNA Insider. Credits: Journalist: Neo Chai Chin Sound Design: Daniel Lee Supervising Editors: Yvonne Lim and Crispina Robert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  4. 05/06/2022

    The activist fighting to free chained dogs | EP 3

    It takes guts and conviction to knock on the doors of often-hostile owners who chain or confine their dogs in tiny spaces. But how does Li Bing, the co-founder of Chained Dog Awareness in Singapore, set aside her instinctive outrage to negotiate their freedom? She shares her story in this episode of Heavy Duty by CNA Insider. Credits: Journalist: Neo Chai ChinSound Design: Daniel LeeSupervising Editors: Yvonne Lim and Crispina Robert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min

  5. 04/29/2022

    The former addicts helping others break the chain | EP 2

    After long struggles with substance and drug abuse, Mohammed Sufian Mohd Noor and Thomas Koh of the Institute of Mental Health’s National Addictions Management Service share their stories with unflinching honesty on how they help others in recovery. Credits: Journalist: Neo Chai Chin Sound Design: Daniel Lee Supervising Editors: Yvonne Lim and Crispina Robert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min

  6. 04/22/2022

    The psychiatrist who gets inside criminal minds | EP 1

    Forensic psychiatrist Jaydip Sarkar talks about coming face-to-face with killers, rapists and other offenders, and why he chose this high-stakes career.  Credits: Journalist: Neo Chai Chin Sound Design: Daniel Lee Supervising Editors: Yvonne Lim and Crispina Robert   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  • 6 Episodes

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A CNA Insider podcast series about people whose jobs deal with the dark side of human nature, and life lessons they’ve learnt.  The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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