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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.

  1. 16H AGO

    #TalkBack: 3,200 more car owners here identified in decade-old Takata airbag recall

    The Land Transport Authority has uncovered 3,200 more vehicles with defective Takata airbags — recalled worldwide over a decade ago. These were traced through authorised dealers after their parallel importers had shut down. What if you bought from a parallel importer that’s no longer in operation? Daniel Martin speaks with Associate Professor Victor Kwan, Deputy Director at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min

  2. 1D AGO

    #TalkBack: 217 being investigated as scammers – why do some think it’s ok?

    217 people are under investigation for suspected involvement in scam operations that have cost victims over S$7.6 million. From job and investment scams to impersonations of government officials, the cases span all types and cut across every demographic. Daniel Martin speaks with Benjamin Ang, Senior Fellow and Head of the Centre of Excellence for National Security, as well as Head of Digital Impact Research at RSIS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  3. 5D AGO

    #TalkBack: Jailtime for carelessness causing a PMD-related fire

    A 22-year-old man was sentenced to seven months’ jail, after using a charger that was incompatible with his PMD battery - causing a fire in a HDB flat. In sentencing him, the judge said the offender’s negligence produced devastating consequences, and that he demonstrated an indifference to safety risks and a complete disregard for the safety of his household occupants. Daniel Martin discusses further with Ray Louis, Managing Director of Ray Louis Law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

  4. 6D AGO

    #TalkBack: Dancing teens in MRT linkways – charming or getting in your way?

    Ever walked down a corridor to a MRT station, and bumped into a group of youngsters getting down and funky to the biggest K-pop tunes? Does it make you smile to see those kids enjoying themselves or… does it make you extremely annoyed that they couldn’t do it someplace else? Daniel Martin discusses further with Professor Hoe Su Fern, Principal Research Fellow, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)–University of the Arts Singapore. She’s also Director of the Cultural Policy and Evidence Lab, NAFA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  5. JAN 27

    #TalkBack: Prepaid, promised, then gone — lessons from the Wan Yang closure

    The Consumers Association of Singapore says it has received a total of 1,065 reports regarding the sudden closure of massage and foot reflexology chain Wan Yang. Customers have also reported losses of about S$1.29 million in unused prepaid packages as of 23 Jan 2026. Daniel Martin discusses further with Associate Professor Lau Kong Cheen, Head of Marketing Programme, Singapore University of Social Sciences, School of Business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  6. JAN 26

    #TalkBack: Why social cohesion matters: Work, home and life in Singapore

    In light of Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow sharing at this year’s Singapore Perspectives conference that our nation should balance racial and religious harmony through more inclusive practices, adding a point on having more integration efforts as immigration rates increase, Daniel Martin discusses what you see affecting social cohesion in your work / neighbourhood / life, with Shahrany Hassan, Founder and Director of the Whitehatters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  7. JAN 23

    #TalkBack: Checkpoint reality – how tax evasion became a travel habit

    70 travellers. $3,398 in duty and GST evaded. Nearly $22,000 in fines. From cigarettes and liquor to luxury items and even roller blinds, Daniel Martin speaks with Benjamin Cassim, Senior Lecturer in Lifestyle and Consumer Experience at the School of Business, Temasek Polytechnic, about why some travellers don’t declare their goods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    22 min

  8. JAN 22

    #TalkBack: Sengkang pedestrian hit.. Crossing the line: why we still jaywalk

    You might have seen the video — a man hit by a car while jaywalking across Sengkang Central.Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Joel Yang, Clinical Psychologist at Mind What Matters, to unpack why people still take that risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 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.

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  • Creator
    CNA
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 CNA
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    Talkback