Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Around World Obesity Day, much of the public conversation focuses on diet and body image. But clinicians are observing a quieter pattern, many men notice early weight gain or other subtle health changes, yet delay seeking help. Annelise Lai, Senior Psychologist and Founder of Soma Psychology Clinic, joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how delayed action may surface in the daily lives of working adults, and what earlier, stigma-free intervention can realistically look like for individuals and organisations alike.

We tackle one of our most popular and emotionally charged poll questions today: how much should you actually leave your children? From property as “the inheritance plan” in Singapore, to the rise of the Die With Zero mindset, we unpack timing (should we give when we're gone?), fairness (split evenly between kids?) and motivation (would my kids get lazy??). Whether you're a parent planning ahead or a child quietly wondering, this is a conversation every family eventually has. Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Shukor Yusof, Founder & Analyst, Endau Analytics, discusses the consequences of escalating Middle East tensions on the aviation sector, including hits to commercial and cargo operations. He also analyses whether Gulf carriers can withstand ongoing geopolitical shocks, and potential cascading effects of the conflict on tourism sectors and economies beyond the region. Produced & Presented by: Emaad Akhtar

As AI continues to disrupt jobs and industries, it is incumbent upon humans to adapt to stay relevant. This is particularly important for fresh graduates, who enter the workforce with limited real-world experience. So what are employers looking for in the fresh grads of today as AI reshapes entry-level roles? Emaad, Ryan and Audrey reveal what the experts have to say.   Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced by Emaad Akhtar Edited by Trisha Yeong Music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

U.S. stocks clawed back from steep losses after strikes involving the U.S., Israel and Iran rattled markets, with the S&P 500 finishing just above flat as oil prices eased and investors piled into mega cap tech names like Nvidia and Microsoft. José Torres, senior economist, Interactive Brokers discusses whether the slide toward 2026 lows was a buying opportunity or a justified repricing of geopolitical risk. At what point does elevated crude, potential supply disruption from Iran and shifting inflation expectations threaten the bull market and force the Federal Reserve to rethink rate cuts. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang Image: Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

Singapore may be one of the world’s wealthiest nations, yet one in 10 residents still experiences food insecurity.  The Breakfast Show speaks with Arthur Chin, Executive Director of The Food Bank Singapore, about hidden hunger, rising cost pressures, and why support must go beyond meals to dignity and stability.

Budget 2026 continues to expand support for families through measures such as Child LifeSG credits and enhanced preschool and student-care subsidies, continuing efforts to ease the financial burden of raising children. But some argue that while these schemes reduce upfront costs, they may not address the longer-term income and career penalties associated with caregiving.  So, are current family policies targeting the right constraints? And could more structural forms of support, including experimentation with caregiving compensation, influence decisions around family formation?  Dr Kalpana Vignehsa, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies at the National University of Singapore, joins the Breakfast Show to unpack what a deeper rethink of family policy might look like amid mounting demographic pressures. For more Budget 2026 insights: https://www.moneyfm893.sg/whats-on/budget-2026/

Markets are jittery after a coordinated strike on Iran, and uncertainty reigns. Is this just a short-lived shock, or the start of a prolonged energy-driven inflation cycle? From the Strait of Hormuz to safe havens, airlines, defense stocks, and gold, traders are reacting fast. Phan Vee Leung, CIO of Trackrecord Asia, breaks down real-time investor moves and the key risks shaping the days ahead. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

The United States and Israel have launched coordinated strikes on Iran, triggering retaliatory missile attacks across the Middle East and sharp exchanges at the United Nations. Tehran calls it a “war crime”. Washington says it is acting in the interest of global security. As oil markets react and regional powers scramble to contain spillover, the question now is not just who acted  but what happens next. In this episode of Morning Shot, the Breakfast Show speaks with James M. Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University’s S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, to examine how this confrontation is unfolding, what it signals about the balance of power in the region and how prolonged instability could reshape the global landscape.

Pasta is comfort food, but building a pasta brand in Singapore is anything but comfortable. The Breakfast Show speaks with Timothy Chan, the founder of Pasta Play, about customisation, pricing strategy, operational discipline and surviving one of the toughest F&B markets in the world.