Let's Talk, Singapore
Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore — and your place in it. Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what’s happening — and what’s worth your attention. And it’s not just talk — it’s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time.
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Singapore Unfiltered: Public transport fares are going up 7% - Is that too much? 02.10.2026 27хвSingapore’s public transport fares will rise by 7% from 26 December, with adult commuters paying 12 to 13 cents more per bus or train journey. But beyond the fare hike itself, there is a bigger question to unpack… how much should Singaporeans actually pay for public transport? Let’s Talk, Singapore looks at why fares are rising, who bears the cost, how much the Government subsidises the system and what commuters should reasonably expect in return.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Breakfast Bites: If you drop your food should the restaurant replace it? 02.10.2026 11хвYou’ve just bought your food, taken a few bites and then… oops, it’s on the floor. Would you expect the stall or restaurant to replace it, ask nicely but not expect anything, or simply accept that it’s your own problem? Let's Talk, Singapore put this everyday dining dilemma to the Breakfast Bites test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Unusual Jobs: You're paid to make people laugh. But what happens when you're not happy? 02.10.2026 26хвBeing a professional clown might sound like a joke, but for Vivien Goh, it's been a career spanning more than three decades. Better known as Sweetheart the Clown, she shares how she stumbled into the profession in 1995 and went on to build her own entertainment company, Zephyhdom. Together with Let’s Talk, Singapore, they explore what professional clowning actually involves, the art of ventriloquism and puppetry, the unpredictable realities of entertaining children, and how audience expectations have changed over the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
The Final Score: It’s over for the Singapore Lions … and Cristiano Ronaldo, too? 01.10.2026 10хвNeil Humphreys and Zia-ul Raushan predicted a victory for the Singapore Lions against Malaysia. Audrey Siek went with a draw. In the end, they were all wrong. Nobody expected the Lions to get hammered 6-0 - their worst defeat against their Causeway rivals at senior level since 1978. In a candid interview, Coach Gavin Lee explains what went wrong. Meanwhile, will Audrey continue to ‘stand by her man’? Cristiano Ronaldo walked out on the Portugal squad, and they went on to beat Denmark. Is it in the end for Ronaldo?Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Singapore Unboxed: One hour to prove you're the smartest (and luckiest) in the room 01.10.2026 25хвYou might know the answer. But can you get it right quickly? You might have a great idea. But can you convince your team? Let’s Talk, Singapore explores an experience where different challenges put knowledge, reactions, strategy and teamwork to the test. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 8.15am for Singapore Unboxed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
We Are Family: Why parents in Singapore need more than financial support 01.10.2026 25хвWhat if one of the biggest pressures facing parents is something money cannot buy: time and energy? Singapore is putting more support behind families, from greater financial help and cheaper preschool to more childcare leave. But amid the latest push to make parenthood more manageable, are we paying enough attention to how exhausted parents actually are? On We Are Family!, Elysa Chen, Executive Director of CampusImpact and Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and Teng Yi Ling, Perinatal expert and Founder of Baby Planner SG, where the pressure is coming from, and what needs to change at home, at work and across society to give parents more breathing room. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.20am for We Are Family!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Breakfast Bites: Dopamine Sites - Have You Heard of Them? 01.10.2026 12хвThey look like shopping sites, dating apps or social media platforms, but they're not real. So-called "dopamine sites" are designed to simulate addictive online experiences, keeping users clicking without offering anything tangible in return. We ask whether they're a clever form of entertainment or another example of our growing dependence on instant gratification. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Final Score: What makes the Singapore-Malaysia football rivalry so special 30.09.2026 11хвAs the Singapore Lions prepare to face off against Causeway rivals Malaysia in their must-win clash in the FIFA Asean Cup,, Neil Humphreys asks former Lions Daniel Bennett and Lionel Lewis - and Singapore football fans - to explain why Singapore-Malaysia matches are always so special. Meanwhile, Zia-ul Raushan sits down with Lions star Safuwan Baharudin to preview the FIFA ASEAN Cup blockbuster. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Singapore Unfiltered: AI Crocodile Hoax | Are we too casual about AI content we create? 30.09.2026 28хвA 30-year-old man allegedly created an AI image of a crocodile at Pandan Reservoir, triggering a real-world response that saw water activities suspended and public resources deployed. As AI makes convincing fakes easier than ever to create, are we taking enough responsibility for what we put into the world? Should there be a higher barrier to using AI generation tools, and if you create something fake, how responsible are you for where it eventually ends up? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8.15am for Singapore Unfiltered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Talk of the Town: Your Condo Has Defects Years Later. Who Foots the Bill? 30.09.2026 23хвA cracked facade, water seepage or falling concrete can emerge years after a condominium is completed. But by then, the developer or contractor responsible may no longer exist, leaving Management Corporation Strata Title (MCSTs) with limited options and potentially millions of dollars in repair costs. So when defects emerge long after the keys have been handed over, who is legally responsible, how long do homeowners have to make a claim, and when does the bill ultimately fall on residents? Let’s Talk, Singapore speaks with Daniel Tay, Head of Building and Construction at BR Law Corporation, who represented the Waterwoods MCST in its attempt to recover about S$3.9 million for rectification works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Breakfast Bites: Would you ever have a "Food Divorce"? 30.09.2026 10хвYou love sushi. Your partner can't stand it. Rather than arguing over where to eat, some couples are choosing to go their separate ways at mealtimes. We discuss whether "food divorce" is a sign of modern relationships becoming more flexible, or whether eating together is something worth holding on to. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
The Final Score: Silver star Loh Kean Yew ‘happy’ to make Singapore history 30.09.2026 8хвLoh Kean Yew has made his baby boy - and his country - proud at the Asian Games. The Singaporean shuttler also made history in different ways. He’s the first Singaporean to reach an Asiad badminton final. He lost the men’s singles Thailand’s world No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn, but that means that neither China nor Indonesia were represented in the final for the first time. In this interview, he discusses the mixed emotions of winning a first silver, but just falling short of the gold. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Singapore Unboxed: What do bricks, kids and racing have in common? 29.09.2026 21хвA simple pile of bricks, a little imagination and a race against the clock. Let’s Talk, Singapore uncover a free weekend activity where kids can get hands-on and build their very own LEGO race car at participating Toys“R”Us outlets across Singapore, running every weekend until 25 October. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 8.15am for Singapore Unboxed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
The Final Score: Will Liverpool-born Perry Ng make a big difference for Singapore Lions? 29.09.2026 8хвPerry Ng was born in Liverpool. He was a British citizen. But he had a Singaporean grandfather and lots of Singaporean family still here. Last week, he received his Singapore citizenship. And he could play for the Lions at the Asian Cup. Lions legend Aleksandar Đuric told Neil Humphreys why Perry Ng will be a great addition to Singapore football. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
We Are Family!: He walked away from SIA to become a stay-home Dad 29.09.2026 26хвHe left SIA to become a stay-home Dad Nicholas Sim spent almost a decade flying with Singapore Airlines before leaving to become the primary caregiver for his son while his wife continued flying. Let’s Talk, Singapore speaks to him about the exhaustion, financial realities, changing relationship dynamics and why being a stay-home dad is far from the easy life some people imagine. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.20am for We Are Family!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Breakfast Bites: Can you ask for your money back after a break-up? 29.09.2026 13хвYou spent a lot of money on someone you were dating. Holidays, gifts, maybe even helped pay for something big. Then the relationship ends. Can you ask for your money back, or should you accept that it's gone? Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Singapore Unfiltered: MRT Seat Dispute - Are we too entitled to other people’s consideration? 28.09.2026 23хвA woman went viral after calling out a man who appeared to expect her to give up her MRT seat for his wife, despite being seated himself. It raises a bigger question about everyday courtesy: when does expecting others to be considerate cross over into entitlement? From giving up seats to holding lifts and giving way, we discuss how much consideration we should really expect from the people around us. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8.15am for Singapore Unfiltered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Talk of the Town: Meet Kareen Kaur, Singapore’s teenage Formula 4 racing driver 28.09.2026 24хвSingapore is home to one of Formula 1’s most famous races, but what does it actually take for a young Singaporean to become a racing driver? At just 16, Kareen Kaur has already progressed from karting to Formula 4 and recently participated in the F1 Academy Rookie Test in Spain. Let’s Talk, Singapore invites Kareen on the show to discuss how she discovered motorsport at nine, the training and overseas competition required to progress, the financial realities of racing, and how she balances international competition with school and her exams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Breakfast Bites: Is Singapore a good place to be vegetarian or vegan? 27.09.2026 12хвWhether you've given up meat completely or are simply trying to eat less of it, finding suitable food can be easier in some places than others. We discuss how Singapore stacks up, what it's like eating out, and whether enough options are available. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek LIVE every weekday at 7.05am for Breakfast Bites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
The Final Score: Should Manchester City be relegated for cheating? 27.09.2026 8хвManchester City have been found guilty of more than a hundred charges related to breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, throwing English football into turmoil. Should the serial champions be thrown out of the EPL? And should their trophies be given to other clubs? Neil Humphreys and Singaporean sports fans had plenty to say about the shocking news and none of it was positive. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10amSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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