Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Most workplaces say they want employees who speak up — people who challenge ideas, raise concerns and offer honest feedback. But in reality, many workers choose to stay silent. Is that a sign of disengagement, or simply a rational response to workplace culture? A recent debate has reignited questions about why some employees hesitate to voice their opinions. While younger workers are increasingly encouraged to be authentic, vocal and challenge the status quo, older generations were often taught to respect hierarchy and avoid conflict. So when is speaking up the right move? How can employees raise concerns without damaging relationships or career prospects?  On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Crystal Lim-Lange, Co-Founder of Deep Human Club and Forest Wolf, to find out more. 

The United States and Iran say they have reached a framework agreement to end their conflict, lift the US blockade on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. The preliminary pact, brokered with the help of Pakistan, has already sent oil prices lower and raised hopes of a broader de-escalation in the Middle East. But while both sides are hailing the breakthrough, major questions remain unresolved, most notably the future of Iran's nuclear programme. With a memorandum of understanding expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Jun 19, is this the beginning of a lasting peace between Washington and Tehran? And what could the agreement mean for global energy markets, regional stability and the balance of power in the Middle East? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Jessica Genauer, Academic Director of the Public Policy Institute & Associate Professor, International Relations, University of New South Wales, to find out more. 

Essential work is everywhere, but most of us barely notice it until something goes wrong. The people cleaning hospitals, maintaining buildings, preparing meals, managing facilities and keeping workplaces running are part of the invisible backbone of society. But as Singapore moves towards becoming a super-aged nation, these industries are facing a growing challenge. Younger workers are increasingly drawn to careers in tech, finance and the digital economy, while essential services struggle with perceptions around prestige, progression and purpose. So how do you build a workforce where four generations can work side by side? And can industries often seen as ‘behind-the-scenes’ become attractive again to younger Singaporeans? On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Jaspreet Kaur, Director, Brand, CSR & Innovation, Sodexo Malaysia & Singapore, to find out more. 

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nazirul Asrar dives into a renovation story that got our eyebrows all perked up. A Singaporean couple had spent over $500,000 in order to turn their home that gives off a luxurious high-end hotel vibe. With that much money spent on designing an ideal home, the duo discusses whether that amount is too much money spent on home renovations and how they would go about designing their ideal homes, if they were given the same budget.

Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian had been under the radar for the past two weeks on her annual vacation across Asia, but she’s not coming home without bringing our listeners a little something – a Special episode of Under the Radar from AI chip darling NVIDIA’s GTC Taipei, which took place in the first week of June.  GTC Taipei 2026 brought together developers, researchers and industry leaders to dive into the latest breakthroughs shaping every industry, from AI factories, agentic and reasoning AI, physical AI and robots and even more.  Think of a reinvention of the personal computer by Nvidia and Microsoft to allow the running of personal AI agents.  In this Special, “On the Go” episode of Under the Radar, Tian Tian gave an overview of the highlights at NVIDIA GTC Taipei.

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