Let's Talk, Singapore
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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. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let’s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.
JAN 16, 2026
16/01/26 - Companies To Watch: Fresnillo rides the silver rally after a meteoric share price surgeSilver has outperformed gold in recent months, and Fresnillo has been one of the biggest beneficiaries.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack the company’s Mexican mining operations, its exposure to global metals markets, and the bull and bear case after the stock’s meteoric rise.
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JAN 16, 2026
16/01/26 - Morning Shot: Understanding Pritam Singh’s Removal as Leader of the OppositionSingapore’s political landscape shifted this week following the removal of Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition, after Parliament voted that he was unsuitable to continue in the role and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong withdrew the designation. The move marks a significant moment in Singapore’s parliamentary history, with implications for how the Leader of the Opposition role is understood and exercised.
Nicholas Fang, Managing Director of Black Dot Research and former Nominated Member of Parliament, joins the Breakfast Show to examine how the decision came about, what it means for the functioning of Parliament, and how this episode may shape opposition politics in Singapore going forward.
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JAN 16, 2026
16/01/26 - Breakfast Quiz: Mala, chilli padi, sambal - How well can you take the heat?We turn up the heat for International Hot and Spicy Food Day! This week’s breakfast show quiz tests your spice knowledge across culture, history and business.
Fom the origins of sambal, wasabi, to the chilli that broke the internet, play along and see how well you really know your spice facts!
Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar
Produced by Audrey Siek
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JAN 15, 2026
15/01/26 - Bigger Pic: A property outlook - Going back to the heart(lands)Prime projects had their moment, but 2026 could be all about the suburbs. As a large majority of new launches are slated to hit the Outside Central Region, Ismail Gafoor, Executive Chairman of PropNex breaks down what buyers and investors should watch for in the year ahead.
Produced and presented by Audrey Siek
Photo credit: ST Photo
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JAN 15, 2026
15/01/26 - Companies To Watch: JPMorgan Chase Q4 earnings breakdown and what it means for US banks in 2026JPMorgan Chase kicks off earnings season with a mixed but solid quarter: EPS beats, revenue growth and strategic expansion into Apple Card, all while facing headwinds in investment banking and regulatory risk.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down what matters most for investors ahead of 2026.
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JAN 15, 2026
15/01/26 - Morning Shot: The Power, and Damage, of a One-Star ReviewAs digital platforms continue to shape how people discover and evaluate businesses, online reviews have become an increasingly influential part of everyday decision-making. One-star reviews, in particular, can shape perceptions quickly and publicly, often carrying more weight than many positive experiences combined.
Debbie Yong, F&B industry observer and founder of branding and communications agency, Atypical Media & Dr. Jean Lui, Associate Professor of Psychology, SingaporeInstitute of Technology join the Breakfast Show to explore why people leave one-star reviews, how other consumers read and react to them, and how businesses might approach negative feedback in an online setting.
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JAN 15, 2026
15/01/26 - US Markets Wrap: Tech Slumps, Mega-Caps, and Where Risk Is Really FlowingStocks slipped for a second straight session as tech and chip stocks pulled back, with Nvidia and Broadcom leading the declines amid Chinese trade restrictions. Despite headline weakness in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, smaller-cap and commodity-linked assets continue to show strength. Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers, unpacks whether this is healthy market rotation or a warning sign, explore the structural risks of mega-cap concentration, and examine why earnings beats are no longer enough to move markets. We’ll also look at where investors are taking risk today and what it says about the next phase of the bull market.
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JAN 14, 2026
14/01/26 - US Markets Wrap: Good Data, Bad Tape - Banks Slide as Policy Noise Rattles Markets”Markets slipped from record highs as investors sold banks despite JPMorgan’s earnings beat, highlighting growing unease over policy risk and valuation. This episode unpacks why strong results weren’t enough to lift financials, how President Trump’s proposed credit-card rate caps and other interventionist ideas are rattling investors, and what softer core CPI means for the Fed’s rate path. With stocks brushing off geopolitics but reacting sharply to domestic policy noise, Jason Britton, Founder and CIO of Reflection Asset Management, weighs whether this is healthy profit-taking—or an early warning that political risk is being repriced.
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JAN 14, 2026
14/01/26 - Bigger Pic: Stress-Testing the Future - Saxo’s Outrageous PredictionsWhat happens when the future doesn’t unfold gradually, but jolts forward in sudden, shocking leaps? Charu Chanana, Chief Investment Strategist, Saxo explores the firm’s Outrageous Predictions for 2026, a set of low probability but high impact scenarios designed to challenge conventional thinking. From quantum computers threatening digital security and artificial intelligence stepping into the CEO’s chair, to pop culture influencing economic behavior and geopolitics testing the global monetary order, this conversation is not about forecasting. It is about widening the lens and preparing for surprises that markets and societies may not yet be pricing in.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JAN 14, 2026
14/01/26 - Mind Your Business: How a sneaker custom artist built a real businessTurning creativity into income isn’t easy, especially when every product is handmade. So what does it take to turn a side hustle into a viable business?
On the Breakfast Show, Billy Chow, founder of Velvethoop Customs, breaks down how he identified a niche in sneaker customisation, priced his work, managed demand, and built a sustainable creative business.
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