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. 

The wait is over &mdash; the 2026 FIFA World Cup is here.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

The Big Story: How political has the World Cup 2026 become?

For many Gen X parents, this is a stage of life where children have grown up, left home, and are building lives of their own. But the reality is different for a mother to an adult son with autism. While many of her peers are embracing empty nests and planning for retirement, her role as a parent continues every day. So how has her journey reshaped her views on parenthood, independence and the future? And what can we do to better support Gen X parents in her position?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sharon Lee, mother to her 29 year old son with autism, to find out more.

For many Gen X parents, this is a stage of life where children have grown up, left home, and are building lives of their own. But the reality is different for a mother to an adult son with autism. While many of her peers are embracing empty nests and planning for retirement, her role as a parent continues every day. So how has her journey reshaped her views on parenthood, independence and the future? And what can we do to better support Gen X parents in her position?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sharon Lee, mother to her 29 year old son with autism, to find out more.

The Agenda: What happens when parenting doesn't end at 18 for Gen X parents?

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has unveiled his latest Cabinet reshuffle, describing it as the next step in Singapore's leadership renewal. The changes come after two unexpected resignations prompted an earlier-than-anticipated shake-up, with several younger office-holders and first-term MPs stepping into expanded roles, while experienced ministers take on new responsibilities.

What do these appointments reveal about the pace of Singapore's leadership transition? Is the next generation of leaders being accelerated into key positions sooner than expected? And beyond the headline changes, what are the biggest shifts Singaporeans should be paying attention to?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong unpacks the political significance of the reshuffle with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has unveiled his latest Cabinet reshuffle, describing it as the next step in Singapore's leadership renewal. The changes come after two unexpected resignations prompted an earlier-than-anticipated shake-up, with several younger office-holders and first-term MPs stepping into expanded roles, while experienced ministers take on new responsibilities.
What do these appointments reveal about the pace of Singapore's leadership transition? Is the next generation of leaders being accelerated into key positions sooner than expected? And beyond the headline changes, what are the biggest shifts Singaporeans should be paying attention to?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong unpacks the political significance of the reshuffle with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Corporate Affairs.

The Big Story: PM Wong's Cabinet reshuffle - Are younger politicians ready for the spotlight?

Could your next soulmate be... AI? South Korea is launching the world's first dating reality show where contestants form relationships with AI-generated partners instead of real people. Is this the future of love, or does it say more about how dating has changed today?

On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar unpack the trend, debate whether humans can really fall for artificial intelligence, and ask the question: if an AI understood you better than anyone else, could you ever fall in love with it?

Could your next soulmate be... AI? South Korea is launching the world's first dating reality show where contestants form relationships with AI-generated partners instead of real people. Is this the future of love, or does it say more about how dating has changed today?
On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Asrar unpack the trend, debate whether humans can really fall for artificial intelligence, and ask the question: if an AI understood you better than anyone else, could you ever fall in love with it?

The Big Story: How political has the World Cup 2026 become?

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