Talkback

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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. há 7 h

    #TalkBack: have you had it with AI-generated videos selling you things online?

    Following sellers on Shopee and TikTok calling out misleading AI-generated ads, we look at the audio quality behind these videos. From flat or exaggerated inflections to generic delivery and a lack of emotion, what makes these AI-generated voices sound the way they do? Daniel Martin speaks with Kenn Delbridge, Sound Designer at SPLiCE Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. há 1 dia

    #TalkBack: NDR 2026 - On top of other measures announced, will new home ownership changes encourage Singaporeans to have more children?

    Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a series of housing changes at the National Day Rally, including higher income ceilings for subsidised HDB flats. And from February 2027, first-timer families will get an extra ballot chance for each Singaporean child aged 18 and below. Can these changes encourage Singaporeans to have more children? Daniel Martin speaks with Ms Sun Xueling, Senior Minister of State at the Ministry of National Development and the Ministry of Transport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. há 2 dias

    #TalkBack: Why more outrage of modesty cases this year, and why in residential areas in particular?

    Singapore’s overall physical crime situation remained stable in the first half of 2026, with cases dipping 0.4% year on year. But several specific offences increased. Daniel Martin speaks with Associate Professor Dr Razwana Begum, a criminologist and Head of the Masters of Global Security and Strategy Programme at the School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, Singapore University of Social Sciences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. há 6 dias

    #TalkBack: If you get hurt in public, who’s responsible?

    If you get hurt in public, who's responsible? This comes as NParks faces two separate negligence lawsuits involving people injured in public spaces – one involving a woman who says she was attacked by a wild boar, and another involving two people who allegedly tripped over a temporary cable cover. Daniel Martin spoke to Tris Xavier, Associate Director at Yuen Law LLC, about where responsibility lies when accidents happen in public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 19 de ago.

    #TalkBack: HelloRide / Anywheel: Do consumers here know how to send a signal with our wallets?

    HelloRide has been warned after proposing price discussions with fellow bike-sharing operator Anywheel. Daniel Martin speaks to Professor Sharon Ng, Professor of Marketing at NTU, about how much power consumers really have to push back with their wallets, especially when there are few alternatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 18 de ago.

    #TalkBack: Is it either luxury or nursing home – what’s the in-between service for ageing in Singapore?

    Singapore's first private assisted-living development has opened, with fees starting at around S$8,000 a month. Daniel Martin discusses with geriatrician Dr Carol Tan from The Good Life Medical Centre what options exist for seniors who need more support than living independently, but don't require nursing-home care and whether Singapore has an affordable middle ground. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 17 de ago.

    #TalkBack: Besides safe driving, should we also improve platform expectations for riders?

    Two platform delivery riders died in road accidents in the whole of last year. This year, four have already died in just the first half. Daniel Martin discusses with Professor Sumit Agarwal from NUS Business School whether rider training is enough, or if delivery timings, incentives, workloads and customer expectations also need to change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 13 de ago.

    #TalkBack: Hotpots, table barbeques and more; are they a fire risk?

    On Tuesday (11 August), around 120 people were evacuated from Junction 8 mall, after a fire broke out at its Yakiniku Like outlet. A table grill and exhaust ducting were reportedly involved. But, incidents like these aren’t just limited to barbeque restaurants – we’ve heard of fires at hotpot and mookata joints too. Daniel Martin discusses further with Kelvyn Ong, Managing Director, King Fire Group – fire protection specialist based in Singapore. He’s a Certified Fire Safety Manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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  • Criado por
    CNA
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    100
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2026 CNA
  • Site do podcast
    Talkback

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