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🎙️ Plan B Media — Where conversations that matter come alive. Join us on the Plan B Podcast as we break down the week’s biggest news, ask the hard questions, and spark real talk that goes beyond headlines. Follow our conversations on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and Telegram (@planb.sg) , or dive deeper at www.planb.sg . 🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@planbmediasg

  1. #832 "Everything oso cannot, car parade also cannot, boring sia."

    4 DAYS AGO

    #832 "Everything oso cannot, car parade also cannot, boring sia."

    A viral TikTok shows LTA and Traffic Police cracking down on a car meet at Decathlon Kallang, and while many cheered the enforcement, others say it’s exactly why Singapore’s car culture is dying. Compared to places like Japan, where modified cars are celebrated, Singapore feels far more conservative. But as the city pushes towards a car-lite future, is this scene inevitably fading away? And is that really a bad thing? (05:25) Terrorist threat at St Joseph Church (09:35) UN (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Regulations? (13:30) Singapore’s dying car culture (25:00) Car-lite society (27:55) Najib Razak fails in bid for home arrest

    36 min
  2. #831 Bondi Beach shooting: Conspiracies take over online

    19 DEC

    #831 Bondi Beach shooting: Conspiracies take over online

    A devastating tragedy struck Bondi Beach in Sydney when two gunmen killed at least 15 people during a Jewish celebration. While many netizens expressed sympathy and grief, the aftermath quickly spiralled into controversy. From antisemitic and Islamophobic rhetoric to claims of a ‘false flag’ attack, the tragedy has been swept into a fierce online information war. (00:55) Darren’s Bar Exams (04:25) Bondi Beach Shooting (08:25) Start of ‘Information Wars’ (14:00) Hero of Bondi Beach (17:10) Japan’s relationship with China (21:12) Predictions for 2026

    32 min
  3. #830 Sgeans flock to Japan but is Africa the new place to go?

    28 NOV

    #830 Sgeans flock to Japan but is Africa the new place to go?

    Everyone’s travelling this year-end, especially to Japan, where the yen has plunged to about ¥120 for S$1. But while Singaporeans are chasing cheap flights and exchange rates, PM Wong is on the move for a different reason. His recent trip to South Africa and the announcement of Singapore’s 1st East African embassy in Ethiopia may seem unexpected but they hint at something bigger: Singapore is quietly deepening its footprint and ties across Africa. (0:33) Welcome back Darren! (07:34) Travelling during the holidays (10:57) PM Wong’s working trips (16:30) Are Africans the next generation of content creators? (19:05) Future trips

    23 min
  4. #829 Using Pain for Purpose: Is Simonboy’s New Charity a Tribute or a Tactic?

    20 NOV

    #829 Using Pain for Purpose: Is Simonboy’s New Charity a Tribute or a Tactic?

    When influencer Simonboy launched the Forever Megan Charity in honour of his late daughter, some called it heartfelt while others called it clout. And leading the charge was the OG uncancellable content creator herself, Xiaxue. Her takedown earned her a cease and desist letter, and she’s firing back. In this case, do you think Xiaxue has a point, or do you feel sympathy for Simonboy? (01:25) Feud between Xiaxue and Simonboy (07:20) Opening a charity in Malaysia? (13:13) POFMA on MalaysiaNow (16:53) Future of censorship in Singapore (21:45) Intruder at Wicked premiere

    30 min
  5. #828 Are jobseekers able to keep up with a job market that is changing so quickly?

    16 NOV

    #828 Are jobseekers able to keep up with a job market that is changing so quickly?

    The job market is changing rapidly, and jobseekers are facing challenges like finding stability, balancing personal commitments, and adapting to AI. At Plan B, our hosts share insights from both employers and jobseekers on their shifting expectations. With programmes mentioned in this year’s National Day Rally like GRIT and SkillsFuture available, we explore how jobseekers can get ahead as they navigate their careers. For more related information, visit: go.gov.sg/2025ndr-planb (01:00) Uncertainty of today’s job market (07:38) What are GRaduate Industry Traineeships (GRIT)? (12:30) Taking stock of your career (20:15) Using A.I. for a leg up in the workplace

    25 min
  6. #827 How ‘clean’ is Singapore, really?

    13 NOV

    #827 How ‘clean’ is Singapore, really?

    This week, headlines swirled around Ong Beng Seng keeping his PR status, a move that’s raised plenty of eyebrows. In a country where one's PR status can be revoked for criminal convictions, ICA’s decision to issue only a warning has sparked questions about Singapore’s “clean and fair” legal image. (03:05) Possible Kyrgyzstan trip in 2026 (10:35) Under-the-table payment for Hajj? (13:00) M’sian man bribed Sg’s traffic police (19:08) Ong Beng Seng’s PR status (23:35) Court of Public Opinion (28:19) Ringgit strengthened

    35 min
  7. #826 "ALL vapes are HARMFUL - even those without drugs"

    12 NOV

    #826 "ALL vapes are HARMFUL - even those without drugs"

    We’ve all seen the shocking videos of youths staggering like zombies, hooked on vapes laced with etomidate. As Singapore clamps down on vaping, we speak with Prof Anantham Devanand, Senior Consultant at SGH’s Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, on why vapes can be are dangerous even without etomidate - and share the real-life cases he’s treated. For support to quit vaping, visit: gov.sg/quitvape (02:20) What are the harms of etomidate? (05:25) Is there such thing as secondhand vaping? (07:10) Real cases of vaping harm (11:00) Signs your child might be vaping (16:00) Doctor’s take on current penalties

    21 min
  8. #825 Should Pritam Singh just pay the $14K fine and move on?

    6 NOV

    #825 Should Pritam Singh just pay the $14K fine and move on?

    Videos of Pritam Singh going from court to Parliament, and taking photos with the public in between, have gone viral, and online reactions show his public image is still holding strong. But let’s be real: he’s playing the political game. With his conviction now under appeal, we ask: Should Pritam keep fighting, or is this the point to step back and be the Leader of the Opposition in peace? (05:20) Pritam Singh’s convinction appeal (10:25) Optics of Pritam (17:58) Mandatory caning for scammers (21:52) ACS vs The Straits Times (24:55) Chick-fil-A coming to Singapore?!

    31 min
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🎙️ Plan B Media — Where conversations that matter come alive. Join us on the Plan B Podcast as we break down the week’s biggest news, ask the hard questions, and spark real talk that goes beyond headlines. Follow our conversations on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and Telegram (@planb.sg) , or dive deeper at www.planb.sg . 🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@planbmediasg

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    News Beat
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    675
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