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CNA's weekly news podcast takes a deep dive into issues that people talk about at dining tables and in office corridors. Previously called Heart of the Matter, Deep Dive is now hosted by Steven Chia and Crispina Robert.

Deep Dive CNA Podcasts

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    • 4.4 • 43 Ratings

CNA's weekly news podcast takes a deep dive into issues that people talk about at dining tables and in office corridors. Previously called Heart of the Matter, Deep Dive is now hosted by Steven Chia and Crispina Robert.

    Are our bad driving habits causing fatal traffic accidents?

    Are our bad driving habits causing fatal traffic accidents?

    The recent accident in Tampines which killed two people has raised questions about Singapore's driving culture. Speeding, beating red lights and drink driving are still stubborn issues. Bernard Tay, chairman of the Singapore Road Safety Council  and Julian Kho, general manager at Sgcarmart tell Steven Chia and Crispina Robert what needs to change.
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    • 21 min
    Government is determined to work on Singapore's low fertility rate - Indranee Rajah

    Government is determined to work on Singapore's low fertility rate - Indranee Rajah

    In our second part on the issue of falling fertility rates in Singapore, Minister Indranee Rajah gives Steven Chia and Crispina Robert an inside look at why the financial incentives matter and what else might help. Business owner and father of three, Mark Lee, gives his input too.
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    • 29 min
    Falling fertility rate: Why incentives aren’t working

    Falling fertility rate: Why incentives aren’t working

    Singapore’s total fertility rate has fallen to a historic low of 0.97. Citizens aren’t having enough children to sustain population numbers and all the money spent to encourage procreation doesn’t seem to work. Steven Chia and Crispina Robert talk about what’s causing the decline with Dr Norman Li, psychology professor at the Singapore Management University, and mother of one, Holly Fang.
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    • 26 min
    Flexible work guidelines: How useful are they, and what will they mean for employees and bosses?

    Flexible work guidelines: How useful are they, and what will they mean for employees and bosses?

    Come Dec 1, all companies in Singapore must have a process in place when their staff ask for formal flexible work arrangements. This has become a major talking point centred around balancing business realities and employee needs. Steven Chia and Crispina Robert cut through the weeds with Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State for Manpower and Education, Aslam Sardar, CEO of the Institute for Human Resource Professionals and Tan Wan Ting, founder and CEO of digital marketing agency Weave Asia.
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    • 29 min
    Can Singapore produce another Olympic gold medallist?

    Can Singapore produce another Olympic gold medallist?

    In this first episode of a brand-new CNA podcast called Deep Dive, hosts Steven Chia and Crispina Robert talk sports. How has the Singapore sporting infrastructure changed since Joseph Schooling won gold in 2016? Former national swimmer Mark Chay and CEO of Sport Singapore Alan Goh are guests. 

    Previously called Heart of the Matter, Deep Dive is now hosted by Steven Chia and Crispina Robert.
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    • 26 min
    A message to our listeners

    A message to our listeners

    Your favourite news podcast Heart of the Matter returns for a new season with a brand new look and sound. Called Deep Dive and hosted by Steven Chia and Crispina Robert, the podcast continues to give fresh perspectives on the hottest news.
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Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
43 Ratings

43 Ratings

Dickson_G ,

Covid19 discussion between 2 scientific experts

The latest Covid19 discussion was fantastic (and electrifying!). It’s almost like the mirage of a conservative Lawrence Wong debating a more liberal OYK, except these are the scientists. I learnt so much! The interviewer was very competent too. Pls do more of these- I wish we can hear more from scientific experts, not just the MTF, when it comes to Covid.

Macboy85 ,

Great podcast

I think the latest episode about second hand smoke was a episode I thoroughly enjoyed.
It was fair, informative, covered both sides of the matter and had a good conclusion.

Keep it up!

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