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The Pulse is CNA's weekly podcast that takes on anything, from politics to entertainment. It brings together personalities with a view in a funny, irreverent and insightful chat that takes the pulse of the country on issues that matter.
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Is it worth queuing for Apple’s iPhone 11 once it goes on sale? What’s fueling our smartphone addiction? As Apple branches into other areas including Apple Pay, Apple TV and Apple Watch, what’s the business outlook for Apple?
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Climate change has been declared an existential threat to Singapore. Steve Lai speaks to experts to find out more about its devastating global impact, the potential effects on Singapore and some solutions to rising sea levels.
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Higher workplace stress levels are fueling greater anxiety and leading to many people having less sex. Hear from the experts about how to deal with stress, burnout and rising expectations from your boss – and achieve your desired work-life balance. Listen to them share their favourite tips, quotes and articles about work-life balance.
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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has said the extradition bill is dead - so why are protesters persisting? Have the protests affected the economy? Has police action been proportionate? And how safe is it to travel to the city?
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As the US-China trade war begins to impact Asia, how is the Singapore economy doing and what can be done to navigate through the headwinds?
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A doctor in Myanmar had her license revoked after posting a picture on Facebook of herself in a bikini. Should your personal social media presence cost you your job?
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Three experts discuss stories of how perpetrators abused trust to normalise sexual abuse. Hear also what they think parents need to know about the dangers but don’t.
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Have you joined the long snaking queues at A&W and Shake Shack? How can you stay trim while enjoying what you eat?
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While many were touched by the tale of a wheelchair-bound food deliverer, people with disabilities often face challenges finding a job - would a hiring quota help?
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Many adults wonder how to avoid burnout at work while still keeping their career in the fast lane.
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Developers have a huge number of launches planned for this year despite some challenging market conditions. Could it be a good time to buy a house?
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What more can be done to support women who want to have kids?
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What does the future hold for the latest version of this aviation workhorse, after two air crashes that occurred under similar circumstances?
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Is it time to take a harder look at predatory practices that might be contributing to this trend?
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There were fewer traffic accidents in Singapore last year, so why do 1 in 2 drivers say they feel less safe than three years ago?
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How many caregivers does a senior need? And are we still struggling to understand dementia?
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Despite Singapore’s transformation to cater to an ageing population, is society still ageist? Do outdated views on health, housing and work hold us back?
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Fight disinformation, restore trust and play fair. Are we expecting too much from Facebook? Were Facebook’s recent sweeping plans to regulate content too little too late?
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Has it been too easy to buy a dog in Singapore? Or open a pet boarding facility? And why is seeing the vet so expensive?
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National swimming icon Ang Peng Siong tackles what it will take to raise the bar for sports in Singapore – and produce more Olympic champions.
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