On The Mic with Yahoo Singapore

Tackling addiction in Singapore: Interview with Andrew da Roza

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 07:16:38 GMT

In this episode we spoke with addictions psychotherapist Andrew da Roza about addiction and how it's treated. We spoke about the types of addiction normally encountered in Singapore and the myths surrounding addiction. He also shared his views on what governments can do to help curb addiction rates in their countries.

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Stories from the sex industry: Interview with Gerrie Lim

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:10:17 GMT

In this episode, we spoke with journalist and author Gerrie Lim about his new book, Scarlet Harlot: My Double Life, which is a firsthand account of a young Singaporean escorts experiences in the local sex industry. We also discussed his many years of experience covering the sex trade both in the US and Singapore.

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Probing Singapore's general elections: Interview with Bertha Henson

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 07:39:32 GMT

In this episode, we spoke with veteran journalist Bertha Henson about her new book, "GE2020: Fair Or Foul?". We also discussed her views on the state of Singapore's media scene, the country's political future and her journey into journalism.

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It 'takes a village' to run an indie cinema: Interview with The Projector's Prashant Somosundram

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 02:56:13 GMT

In this episode, we spoke with Prashant Somosundram. He's the general manager of The Projector, one of Singapore's most popular independent cinemas. We talked about how The Projector differentiates itself from other cinemas, what it takes to run the place and how its fared amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Looking deeply at big topics: Interview with Sonny Liew

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 04:11:25 GMT

In this episode, we spoke with award-winning cartoonist Sonny Liew about his upcoming works, his journey into comics and his views on being an artist in Singapore.

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'I'd choose being heard over being liked': Interview with Louis Ng

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 02:44:31 GMT

In this episode, we spoke with Nee Soon GRC MP Louis Ng. He's an activist as well as a politician, and we chatted about his NGO roots, the strategies he has picked up for getting his way in Parliament and his reputation for being a "woke" MP.

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Revamping the PAP: Interview with Cherian George and Donald Low

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 03:57:18 GMT

In this episode, we speak with media academic Cherian George and economist Donald Low about their new book "PAP vs PAP", in which they call for the ruling People's Action Party to seriously consider internal reforms – both for its own sake and for the greater good of Singapore.

Pre-orders for the book can be placed here.

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Environmental Lessons From The COVID-19 Pandemic

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 09:37:09 GMT

Our guest for this episode is Janissa Ng from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). We spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on society and the environment, the lessons we can learn from it as well as how individuals can contribute towards the fight against climate change.

This interview was conducted prior to the 2020 General Election.

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GE2020: Interview with Kenneth Jeyaretnam (Reform Party)

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:49:09 GMT

In this fourth instalment of our GE2020 series, I spoke with Kenneth Jeyaretnam, the leader of the Reform Party.

He's leading his team to contest Ang Mo Kio GRC, the home turf of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. We spoke about the party's green manifesto, his views on the state of Singapore's opposition parties and his father, the late political veteran J. B. Jeyaretnam.

This episode was recorded on 4 July.

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GE2020: Interview with Kumaran Pillai (Progress Singapore Party)

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 03:13:58 GMT

In Part 3 of our series of interviews with prospective GE2020 candidates, I spoke with Kumaran Pillai of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP).

He’s a new face on the political scene and will be running in the Kebun Baru single-member constituency. This interview was recorded on 4 July.

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GE2020: Interview with Ravi Philemon (Red Dot United)

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 03:38:08 GMT

As part of our series of interviews with GE2020 candidates, I spoke with Ravi Philemon, the secretary-general of the newly minted Red Dot United (RDU) party.

We talked about his party's plans to contest in Jurong GRC, his experience working in the "alternative media" scene and his move to form RDU after leaving the Progress Singapore Party. This conversation was recorded on 26 June.

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GE2020: Interview With Jose Raymond (Singapore People's Party)

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 04:12:52 GMT

Singapore goes to the polls on 10 July. In the first of our interviews with political candidates, we spoke to Jose Raymond, chairman of the Singapore People's Party.

This conversation was recorded prior to the dissolution of Parliament and announcement of the election date.

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What's It Take To Be A Good Father?

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 05:10:09 GMT

In our special Father's Day episode, I spoke with Bryan Tan, CEO of the Centre for Fathering, to find out what it takes to be a good father. We also discuss the major issues dads face today, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Life In A Pandemic: Technology And Data Security

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 03:18:27 GMT

As governments around the world turn to technology to boost their contact tracing efforts, concerns over privacy and data security have also arisen. I spoke with Ken Wong, the head of OCBC's AI Lab, on these issues while also seeking an answer to the big question: Who can we trust with our personal information?

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Dealing With Family Violence Amid A Pandemic (Part 2)

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 06:42:01 GMT

In this episode, I spoke to Kristine Lam, the lead social worker at Care Corner Project StART. She explained what victims of family violence in Singapore have been going through amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts being taken to reach out to them.

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Family Violence Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic (Part 1)

Sun, 31 May 2020 03:58:47 GMT

In this episode, I spoke with Shailey Hingorani, AWARE's head of research. She shared her views on how the COVID-19 pandemic and circuit breaker regulations have contributed to a rise in family violence cases.

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Sex In A Time Of Coronavirus

Thu, 14 May 2020 05:54:23 GMT

Social distancing. Lockdowns. "Circuit breaker".

How have these things affected people's sex lives amid the COVID-19 pandemic? We spoke with Dr Martha Tara Lee, a clinical sexologist and relationship counsellor, for her views.

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