Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into one of the most unusual MRT sightings yet: a man in a full suit and tie wearing a metal bucket over his head, sparking questions about stress, modern life, and just how far commuters will go to shut the world out. They also explore a growing conversation around rest and recovery, after research suggests that more frequent breaks may be better for mental health than long, rare holidays. But in a hustle-driven culture, are we actually taking enough leave or quietly judging those who do? And when it comes to holidays, is fully disconnecting on leave a right or a luxury you still feel pressured to justify?

Trump has rejected Iran’s latest peace response as 'unacceptable', raising fresh doubts over whether diplomacy can cool a conflict that is already disrupting global energy flows and driving up prices.  In Southeast Asia, ASEAN is now under pressure to respond, with leaders floating ideas like regional fuel stockpiles, food reserves and faster crisis coordination. But with long-standing agreements still unevenly implemented and domestic priorities often taking precedence, can these proposals move from discussion to real-world action in time to matter? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Cedomir Nestorovic, Professor of Geopolitics, ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific, to find out more. 

For many Singaporeans, insurance is something we know we should think about — but figuring out when to actually start can feel confusing. Is it after your first paycheck? When you’re buying a home? Starting a family? Or only when life throws an unexpected challenge your way? On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Isaac Goh, Senior Financial Services Manager from Great Eastern to unpack the question of timing when it comes to insurance, and why different generations in Singapore approach it so differently.

Drawn alongside with World Cup-bound Australia and Iraq, and Tajikistan in Group D of the 2027 Asian Cup, how will our Lions fare? Plus, the penultimate round of Singapore Premier League fixtures throw up more drama and debate. All that and more in the company of Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into a viral news that took over China's social media platforms where men are now modelling women's lingerie for sale on shopping livestreams. But what really caught attention wasn’t the outfits, it was the reaction: people treating it as just another day at work. From professional 'queuers' to nature doctors, the trio discusses what makes a job 'unique'. If everything can be considered a job now, just how many options are available out there in Singapore?

Two Singapore residents who were aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship are currently being tested at NCID for the rare Andes strain of hantavirus, following its link to an overseas outbreak that has already caused fatalities. Although health authorities continue to assess the global risk as low, concern has been raised because this particular strain has, in rare instances, shown the potential for human-to-human transmission, prompting a rapid public health response in Singapore. So what is hantavirus, how is it spread, and should we be worried? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong and Professor Paul Tambyah, Former president of the Asia-Pacific Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infection, unpack what is known so far, why this virus is drawing attention, and what the latest developments mean for Singapore.

From career ambitions and the constant need to “do it all”, young mothers are navigating a very different world than the generations before them. As terms like “Gen Z mum” trend across social media, young motherhood really looks and feels like in 2026 — emotionally, socially, and personally. In Part 2 of our Mother's Day specials on The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Jewels Lim, Co-Founder of ROUND3Media who is also a Gen Z single mum, to learn about the realities of becoming a mother while still navigating youth, identity, and adulthood in 2026.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar dive into the viral TikTok that had Singaporeans collectively clutching their kopi cups, after an Australian tourist branded Yishun as “Singapore’s most dangerous hood” and claimed it showed “how Singapore really is.” From heartland stereotypes and Crazy Rich Asians comparisons to the age-old East vs West vs North side rivalry, the crew unpacks whether this was an honest look at everyday Singapore or just one outsider judging an entire country from a back alley. And more importantly, why does Yishun always seem to end up in the spotlight? 

Mortgage rates are falling. So why are so many Singaporeans still choosing the more expensive option? Even as floating-rate home loans become cheaper again, many homeowners are sticking with fixed-rate packages, paying more for the certainty that their monthly repayments won’t suddenly spike. But with inflation worries, global tensions, and uncertainty over where interest rates are headed next… is that caution justified? Are homeowners making a smart financial hedge, or overpaying for peace of mind? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Lee Sze Teck, Senior Director of Data Analytics, Huttons Asia, to find out more.

The Sailors rejoiced sealing back-to-back titles, but there was much heartbreak elsewhere as late goals ruled the day this past SPL weekend. And with transfer rumours swirling, could there be more heartbreak in store for some clubs? Deepanraj Ganesan, sports reporter with The Straits Times, chimes in on Sports Minutes. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg