"Abandonment" buzzword of GE2025?

Rallies, youth and political talk

Gloves off yet? Punches so far

Most authentic candidates online

What it means to be a conviction politician

GE2025: Why it’s a “podcast election”

As the election campaign heats up with a week left to Polling Day on May 3, how is this General Election shaping up? 

Synopsis:The Usual Place now moves to a half-hour daily livestream at noon from April 24 till May 1 - a day before Cooling-off Day - with Singapore's general election on May 3.

Host of the Political Prude podcast Joel Lim and Assistant Professor Elvin Ong from the NUS Department of Political Science join Natasha in this live episode.

Host and ST correspondent Natasha Ann Zachariah invites candidates, analysts and hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. 

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:25 Abandonment: Buzzword of the GE2025 campaign so far?

9:15 Rallies and democratic conversations in Singapore; how younger voters are also keen on studying political issues

11:10 Gloves truly off yet? What kind of punches have been thrown so far?

22:58 Which candidates have come across to Prof Ong and Mr Lim as most authentic so far, online?

25:43 Being a ‘Conviction politician’: What does it mean? 

26:58 Why they both feel GE2025 is truly a “podcast election”, following on some trends from the recent US presidential election

Host: Natasha Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg)

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ST Podcast producers: Teo Tong Kai & Eden Soh

Shorts edited by: ST Video

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As the election campaign heats up with a week left to Polling Day on May 3, how is this General Election shaping up?&nbsp;
Synopsis: The Usual Place now moves to a half-hour daily livestream at noon from April 24 till May 1 - a day before Cooling-off Day - with Singapore's general election on May 3.
Host of the Political Prude podcast Joel Lim and Assistant Professor Elvin Ong from the NUS Department of Political Science join Natasha in this live episode.
Host and ST correspondent Natasha Ann Zachariah invites candidates, analysts and hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.&nbsp;
Highlights (click/tap above):
1:25 Abandonment: Buzzword of the GE2025 campaign so far?
9:15 Rallies and democratic conversations in Singapore; how younger voters are also keen on studying political issues
11:10 Gloves truly off yet? What kind of punches have been thrown so far?
22:58 Which candidates have come across to Prof Ong and Mr Lim as most authentic so far, online?
25:43 Being a &lsquo;Conviction politician&rsquo;: What does it mean?&nbsp;
26:58 Why they both feel GE2025 is truly a &ldquo;podcast election&rdquo;, following on some trends from the recent US presidential election
Host: Natasha Zachariah (<a href="mailto:natashaz@sph.com.sg">natashaz@sph.com.sg</a>)
Read Natasha&rsquo;s articles: <a href="https://str.sg/iSXm">https://str.sg/iSXm</a>
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Follow Natasha on LinkedIn: <a href="https://str.sg/v6DN">https://str.sg/v6DN</a>
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ST Podcast producers: Teo Tong Kai &amp; Eden Soh
Shorts edited by: ST Video
Executive producers: Ernest Luis, Danson Cheong and Lynda Hong
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Synopsis: Join host and correspondent Natasha Ann Zachariah every Thursday live at noon, as she unpacks the latest current affairs with guests. 

Podcaster: Natasha Ann Zachariah

Executive producers: Danson Cheong, Elizabeth Khor & Ernest Luis

Editorial producer: Lynda Hong

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media

Synopsis: Join host and correspondent Natasha Ann Zachariah every Thursday live at noon, as she unpacks the latest current affairs with guests.&nbsp;
Podcaster: Natasha Ann Zachariah
Executive producers: Danson Cheong, Elizabeth Khor &amp; Ernest Luis
Editorial producer: Lynda Hong
A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media

The Usual Place

Synopsis: Almost every weekday, our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.

Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.

Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis & The Straits Times, SPH Media.

Synopsis: Almost every weekday, our ALL-IN-ONE channel showcases discussions on Singapore youth perspectives and social issues, geopolitics through an Asian lens, health, climate change, personal finance and career.
Follow our shows on your favourite audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify or even ST's app, which has a dedicated podcast player section.
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Natasha and her guests unpack the latest current affairs, every Thursday.

GE2025: Is ‘abandonment’ the word of the campaign so far?

WP whip lifted for debate on Pritam Singh

“Not a good day in Parliament”: Prof Tan

Pritam vs Tharman: key differences in cases

Will PAP pay a political price for motion?

Was WP right to raise PAP’s lapse?

 Growing fatigue over the issue

“This closes the loop”: Prof Tan

Cracks in WP despite unity show in Parliament?

Leadership challenge brewing within WP?

An “albatross” around WP’s neck: Prof Tan

Why Pritam didn’t resign first, Peh explains

What removing LO office means for SG politics

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has been removed as Leader of the Opposition by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, a day after Parliament debated his suitability for the role.

PM Wong has invited the WP to nominate another elected MP. But the person put forth has to be an MP who has not been implicated in the earlier findings of the Committee of Privileges that looked into former MP Raeesah Khan’s conduct in Parliament.

The saga started in 2021 when Ms Khan lied in Parliament. It led to an inquiry by the COP to uncover the sequence of events of who knew what, and when. Mr Singh was later convicted by the courts for lying to the COP.

What happens now, and are cracks beginning to show within the party, especially as some cadres have called for a special conference?

On this episode to discuss the Parliament debate and the implications of Mr Singh losing the role are:
Mr Peh Shing Huei, a regular commentator on Singapore politics and a former ST news editor. He is also the founding partner of content agency The Nutgraf, and author of several books about politicians and people in government, and
Singapore Management University’s Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan, who is a political analyst. He was also a former Nominated Member of Parliament.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:47 Lifting of the WP whip for debate about Pritam Singh

5:08 “It wasn’t a good day at the office for Parliament.”: Prof Tan

9:57 Pritam vs Tharman: What’s the difference in cases?

14:22 Will there be a political cost to the PAP for this motion?

17:14 Was it the right move for WP MP to bring up PAP MP’s indiscretion?

22:23 Fatigue about the matter

25:23 “This is closing the loop.”: Prof Tan

27:55 Are the cracks showing in the WP, despite show of unity in Parliament?

30:15 Possible leadership challenge within the WP?

34:29 This issue an “albatross” around the WP’s neck: Prof Tan

41:51 Peh on why Pritam didn’t resign first

42:57 What does removing the LO office mean for S’pore politics?

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Workers&rsquo; Party chief Pritam Singh has been removed as Leader of the Opposition by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, a day after Parliament debated his suitability for the role.
PM Wong has invited the WP to nominate another elected MP. But the person put forth has to be an MP who has not been implicated in the earlier findings of the Committee of Privileges that looked into former MP Raeesah Khan&rsquo;s&nbsp;conduct in Parliament.
The saga started in 2021 when Ms Khan lied in Parliament. It led to an inquiry by the COP to uncover the sequence of events of who knew what, and when. Mr Singh was later convicted by the courts for lying to the COP. What happens now, and are cracks beginning to show within the party, especially as some cadres have called for a special conference?
On this episode to discuss the Parliament debate and the implications of Mr Singh losing the role are:
<ul>
<li>Mr Peh Shing Huei, a regular commentator on Singapore politics and a former ST news editor. He is also the founding partner of content agency The Nutgraf, and author of several books about politicians and people in government, and</li>
<li>Singapore Management University&rsquo;s Associate Professor of Law Eugene Tan, who is a political analyst. He was also a former Nominated Member of Parliament.</li>
</ul>
Highlights (click/tap above):
1:47 Lifting of the WP whip for debate about Pritam Singh
5:08 &ldquo;It wasn&rsquo;t a good day at the office for Parliament.&rdquo;: Prof Tan
9:57 Pritam vs Tharman: What&rsquo;s the difference in cases?
14:22 Will there be a political cost to the PAP for this motion?
17:14 Was it the right move for WP MP to bring up PAP MP&rsquo;s indiscretion?
22:23 Fatigue about the matter
25:23 &ldquo;This is closing the loop.&rdquo;: Prof Tan
27:55 Are the cracks showing in the WP, despite show of unity in Parliament?
30:15 Possible leadership challenge within the WP?
34:29 This issue an &ldquo;albatross&rdquo; around the WP&rsquo;s neck: Prof Tan
41:51 Peh on why Pritam didn&rsquo;t resign first
42:57 What does removing the LO office mean for S&rsquo;pore politics?
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Editorial producers: Elizabeth Law &amp; Lynda Hong
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Pritam Singh no longer Leader of the Opposition, what next for WP?

Why companies are ‘cautious’ with hiring

Use your network instead of mass applying 

Using LinkedIn to gauge the job market 

Future-proof your job against AI

2026 - here comes “quiet cracking” 

Finding a new job may be on your resolution list this year, but will it be the right move in 2026?

Much of the job market in 2025 was dominated by uncertainty and mixed signals.

Fresh university graduates shared – and documented on social media – their struggles landing interviews and jobs, despite sending out multiple resumes.

Retrenchments climbed in the third quarter of 2025 after dipping in the previous two quarters, while job vacancies continued to fall, according to the Ministry of Manpower’s third-quarter labour report. There were 69,200 job openings in September, down from 76,900 in June, the report said.

Meanwhile, the workforce was constantly cautioned about how artificial intelligence could reshape – and potentially displace – many roles.

Will it be more of the same in 2026, or will the market turn in favour of job seekers?

In this episode of The Usual Place, I want to find out how job seekers can navigate the market and what kind of upskilling we need to make career changes.

Joining me on the podcast are:


Ms Serla Rusli, a LinkedIn career expert who advises job seekers on career matters based on hiring and job market trends, and


Ms Joyce Bijl, business development director for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East at ManpowerGroup, a global company that deals with workforce solutions.

We’ll also discuss whether more employees will continue with “quiet quitting” or “job hugging”.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:50 Why companies are ‘cautious’ with hiring despite better GDP growth

6:36 Use existing network instead of mass applying for jobs 

12:44 How to use LinkedIn to gauge the job market 

18:04 How to future-proof your job against the AI disruption

35:03 Trending in 2026 - move over “quiet quitting,” here comes “quiet cracking” 

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Finding a new job may be on your resolution list this year, but will it be the right move in 2026? Much of the job market in 2025 was dominated by uncertainty and mixed signals. Fresh university graduates shared &ndash; and documented on social media &ndash; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsGMqDaui8I&amp;list=PLGTHbevSko-WsAqoM5NUcG2W_QfStRuKc&amp;index=21&amp;ref=inline-article" aria-label="link" data-testid="custom-link"></a>their struggles landing interviews and jobs, despite sending out multiple resumes.
<a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/singapore-sees-more-retrenchments-in-third-quarter-as-job-vacancies-continued-to-drop?ref=inline-article" aria-label="link" data-testid="custom-link"></a>Retrenchments climbed in the third quarter of 2025 after dipping in the previous two quarters, while job vacancies continued to fall, according to the Ministry of Manpower&rsquo;s third-quarter labour report. There were 69,200 job openings in September, down from 76,900 in June, the report said.
Meanwhile, the workforce was constantly cautioned about how artificial intelligence could reshape &ndash; and potentially displace &ndash; many roles. Will it be more of the same in 2026, or will the market turn in favour of job seekers? In this episode of The Usual Place, I want to find out how job seekers can navigate the market and what kind of upskilling we need to make career changes.
Joining me on the podcast are:
<ul>
<li data-testid="bulleted-article-list-item-test-id">
Ms Serla Rusli, a LinkedIn career expert who advises job seekers on career matters based on hiring and job market trends, and
</li>
<li data-testid="bulleted-article-list-item-test-id">
Ms Joyce Bijl, business development director for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East at ManpowerGroup, a global company that deals with workforce solutions.
</li>
</ul>
We&rsquo;ll also discuss whether more employees will continue with &ldquo;quiet quitting&rdquo; or &ldquo;job hugging&rdquo;. Highlights (click/tap above): 1:50 Why companies are &lsquo;cautious&rsquo; with hiring despite better GDP growth
6:36 Use existing network instead of mass applying for jobs&nbsp;
12:44 How to use LinkedIn to gauge the job market&nbsp;
18:04 How to future-proof your job against the AI disruption
35:03 Trending in 2026 - move over &ldquo;quiet quitting,&rdquo; here comes &ldquo;quiet cracking&rdquo;&nbsp;
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Editorial producers: Elizabeth Law &amp; Lynda Hong
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New year, new job? What’s in store for job seekers in 2026?

Million-dollar 3-room flat in next bull run

Who buys pricey 3-room HDB flats?

Most 3-room HDB flats sell around $500k

Property prices outlook

Previous property bubbles

Does sentiment affect flat prices?

At least four three-room resale Housing Board flats were sold for between $900,000 and $935,000 in the first 11 months of 2025. What’s driving these eye-watering prices for smaller units, and how does this affect buyers who see three-room units as an accessible way to own a first home? 

Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place every Thursday as she unpacks the latest current affairs with guests.

In this episode of The Usual Place, host Natasha Ann Zachariah speaks with Mr Nicholas Mak, chief research officer at property portal Mogul.sg, and Mr Patrick Chee, property agent and founder of real estate portal Homeseller SG.

Highlights (click/tap above):

1:49 Million-dollar 3-room HDB flat to happen “in the next ‘bull run”: Patrick Chee

6:13 Who buys pricey 3-room HDB flats? 

8:34 Majority of 3-room HDB flat are still transacted in the range of $500,000

15:14 Property prices outlook

21:36 Previous property bubbles 

30:32 Does sentiment play a role in flat prices

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Executive producers: Danson Cheong, Elizabeth Khor & Ernest Luis

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At least four three-room resale Housing Board flats were sold for between $900,000 and $935,000 in the first 11 months of 2025.&nbsp;What&rsquo;s driving these eye-watering prices for smaller units, and how does this affect buyers who see three-room units as an accessible way to own a first home?&nbsp;
Synopsis: Join Natasha Ann Zachariah at The Usual Place every Thursday as she unpacks the latest current affairs with guests.
In this episode of The Usual Place, host Natasha Ann Zachariah speaks with Mr Nicholas Mak, chief research officer at property portal Mogul.sg, and Mr Patrick Chee, property agent and founder of real estate portal Homeseller SG.
Highlights (click/tap above):
1:49 Million-dollar 3-room HDB flat to happen &ldquo;in the next &lsquo;bull run&rdquo;: Patrick Chee
6:13 Who buys pricey 3-room HDB flats?&nbsp;
8:34 Majority of 3-room HDB flat are still transacted in the range of $500,000
15:14 Property prices outlook
21:36 Previous property bubbles&nbsp;
30:32 Does sentiment play a role in flat prices
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