Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Comedy has always been a major part of Singapore's culture. But beyond entertainment, comedy may be serving a much bigger purpose. At a time when conversations about generational divides are becoming more common — whether it's over technology, workplace expectations or social values — humour appears to be creating moments of connection between young and old. In some cases, comedy can even help us navigate sensitive topics, challenge stereotypes and better understand perspectives that differ from our own. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Singapore's veteran comedian, Kumar, to learn how local humour have evolved over the years, and how is comedy is one of Singapore's most effective tools for bridging the generational gap.

No topic is off-limits... well, almost. In this special Ask Kumar segment, Singapore's beloved comedian and entertainer Kumar takes on questions from listeners, offering his unique blend of wit, wisdom and unfiltered observations. From life's biggest dilemmas to the most random curiosities, expect plenty of laughs, surprising insights and classic Kumar honesty.

The wait is over — the 2026 FIFA World Cup is here. But as fans turn their attention to the action on the field, a different contest is already playing out off it. Visa restrictions, diplomatic disputes and geopolitical tensions have all cast a shadow over football's biggest tournament, raising questions about whether the World Cup can still be considered a truly global event. As the United States, Mexico and Canada welcome the world, we ask: Has the World Cup become a stage for global politics as much as sport? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Simon Chadwick, Professor of AfroEurasian Sport at Emlyon Business School in Lyon, to find out more. 

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and guest host Kumar, dives headfirst into the World Cup hype as it officially kicked off today. In spirit of the highly anticipated sports tournament in history, the duo gets quizzed on the football slangs used across the world. But beyond that, Kumar also shares his prediction for who will win the World Cup 2026 tournament So who is ultimately better at speaking football slangs? And will Kumar's pick for the World Cup 2026 winner end up becoming the real champions?  

A historic win, a debut to remember, and a new coach leading the charge. The Singapore Women's National Team clearly are undergoing a renaissance of sorts - and Sports Minutes has all the details, in converstion with Danelle Tan and Yuvika Suresh. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

1.38 million Singaporean households are receiving $500 in CDC vouchers from today, with this latest tranche brought forward by six months from January 2027 to June 2026. The Government says this reflects ongoing concerns about cost of living pressures, even as inflation has eased slightly in recent months. But with global uncertainties still in play, from geopolitical tensions to potential energy and supply chain pressures, the outlook remains fluid, and questions remain about how much relief these measures actually provide on the ground for households. So how meaningful is 500 dollars in today’s context? And how should households be thinking about using them, amid further uncertainty?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Assistant Professor Yeow Hwee Chua, Division of Economics, School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore to find out more.

When it comes to work, younger generations are often accused of wanting too much, too soon. This expectation has led the Gen Z and millennials to be frequently labelled as impatient or unrealistic.But are they really? A new Jobstreet by SEEK report called the Salary Pulse: Singapore 2026 report showed that workers who change jobs are far more likely to receive significant pay increases than those who stay loyal to their employers. And when salary expectations aren't met, younger workers are much more likely to start looking elsewhere. On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Mark Ng, Marketing Manager from Jobstreet by SEEK to find out whether younger workers become too focused on salary, or are they simply responding to the realities of today's job market and changing workplace expectations.

For the first time in four decades, Yakult Singapore will be removing its orange flavour from its Yakult culture drink lineup here. And coming soon to replace it, will be the peach flavour. On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the story and how the netizens have reacted. Throughout the discussion, they shared what their favourite flavours are, and even how it might be different now that a new flavour is being introduced.

AI salaries in Singapore are rising up to five times faster than the overall wage growth. Within the past year, pay for AI roles has climbed by about 15 to 25 per cent, with fresh hires typically starting from between $70,000 and $90,000 a year. That compares with overall wage growth of 4.9 per cent in 2025, down from 5.6 per cent the year before. Yet at the same time, major tech firms and global banks are restructuring and cutting jobs, often citing AI as a key reason.  So what's really driving this surge in AI salaries? Could it start reshaping wage expectations across the wider workforce? And does the promise of AI justify the growing number of layoffs we're seeing? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rahul Chawla, Partner and Head of Talent Solutions for Southeast Asia at Aon to find out more.

Cassandra spent more than 12 years building her career at companies including FoodPanda, Chope and TripAdvisor before being retrenched in 2023. Instead of returning to corporate life, she founded OtterHalf, an award-winning fractional marketing agency. What makes her story stand out is how Gen Z has influenced her leadership style. Rather than imposing traditional career expectations, she built a workplace centred on flexibility, purpose and continuous learning, shaped directly by her team's values and feedback. As a mother of two young daughters, Cassandra has also begun reflecting on a bigger question: what attitudes towards work, success and ambition are today's leaders modelling for the next generation? On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Cassandra Ong, Founder of OtterHalf, to find out more.