Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Singapore commemorates Racial Harmony on 21st July every year.  It’s a day to remind ourselves that everyone has a role to play to build a harmonious multi-racial society, and that our diversity can be a source of strength for the common good. But why does it matter in today’s context and how is the digital landscape shaping the discourse around racial harmony?   On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Mathew Mathews, Head of IPS Social Lab at the NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: SG101.gov.sg

All eyes around the world are on the US Presidential Election, slated to take place in November. And already, it’s working out to be one filled with many trials and tribulations for both candidates. Just days ago, former President Donald Trump survived what has been touted as an assassination attempt.  Current incumbent Joe Biden on the other hand has been battling public debate among Democrats over whether he should quit the race because of a lacklustre performance in the first Presidential Debate with Trump. How will all of that pan out in the coming weeks, and how consequential is this Presidential Election to senate control and the ability to enact significant policy reforms in the coming years? On this episode of Breakfast Special, Rick Mullaney, Director of the Public Policy Institute at Jacksonville University shares his analysis. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

What is a boutique condo? Why and how does it appeal to homebuyers or investors? A boutique style condominiumtypically comes in a mid-rise building, and they offer fewer condo units, roughly 100 units or so, than most other developments. While they might offer a unique investment opportunity, what is their appreciation value and are there potential drawbacks? Well, we find out more from Eugene Lim, KEO, ERA Singapore. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Ever since the attempted assassination on Donald Trump, the former president's re-election odds have surged. And if Trump 2.0 does indeed materialize, what might this mean for global markets? Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development, CMC Markets Singapore weighs in on this topic and also discusses Trump's latest tariffs proposal; how weakening Chinese consumer sentiment is affecting luxury brands sales; key takeaways from U.S. bank earnings from Q2; and the chances of potential Fed rate cuts come September. Produced and Presented by Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Edited by Emaad Akhtar

US President Joe Biden is in the spotlight, and his age has long been known to be one of his biggest weaknesses in his re-election campaign.  What people tend to overlook is that ageing takes place in multiple ways: You can look physically fit but experience cognitive decline; or the reverse where you have the sharpest mind, but your body won’t cooperate with you.  Audrey, Ryan and Emaad focus on our ageing brains. When was the last time you thought about improving your brain health? Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang and Emaad Akhtar Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Ever wondered where factory wastewater ends up? Often, it pollutes our rivers and oceans. A Singaporean company is developing a new method to treat this wastewater using a technology that gives wastewater a second life, extracting clean water and valuable resources. This not only benefits the environment, but also saves companies money. Mark Perry, Co-Founder, Sidestroem shares more on this innovation has the potential to be a game-changer for future water security.  Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

When most people think snakes, it typically elicits feelings of fear, nervousness and anxiety - and perhaps stops us from investigating what our reptile friends are all about and how they function. That's the purpose of today's edition of Breakfast Bites, where Emaad, Ryan and Audrey delve into some of their fascinating idiosyncrasies. Listen in while sipping on your afternoon hiss-spresso! Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Kelvin Wong, Senior Market Analyst, OANDA explains the various links between Presidential candidate Donald Trump and select sectors, stocks, currencies which have gotten a boost following a failed assassination attempt. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Food fuels happy hearts and happy hearts fuel productive employees - even boosting retention rates! A food tech game changer is revolutionising corporate catering in Southeast Asia by offering employees with diverse meal options while streamlining the process for both companies and restaurants. We speak with GabrieleFadda, the co-founder and CEO of SmartBite about the future of happy and healthy workplaces, one delicious bite at a time. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Christine Short, Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon shares her insights on the latest takeaways for Q2 earnings season so far, and how markets are reacting to the unsuccessful assassination attempt of Trump. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images; Megan Varner/Reuters