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On The Mic with Yahoo Singapore

"On The Mic" is Yahoo Singapore's brand new podcast show. We speak to guests from all walks of life to tap their brains on the latest issues.

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  • Tackling addiction in Singapore: Interview with Andrew da Roza

    42:30||Season 17
    In this episode we spoke with addictions psychotherapist Andrew da Roza about addiction and how it's treated. We spoke about the types of addiction normally encountered in Singapore and the myths surrounding addiction. He also shared his views on what governments can do to help curb addiction rates in their countries.

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  • 16. Stories from the sex industry: Interview with Gerrie Lim

    38:08||Ep. 16
    In this episode, we spoke with journalist and author Gerrie Lim about his new book, Scarlet Harlot: My Double Life, which is a firsthand account of a young Singaporean escorts experiences in the local sex industry. We also discussed his many years of experience covering the sex trade both in the US and Singapore.
  • 15. Probing Singapore's general elections: Interview with Bertha Henson

    53:25||Ep. 15
    In this episode, we spoke with veteran journalist Bertha Henson about her new book, "GE2020: Fair Or Foul?". We also discussed her views on the state of Singapore's media scene, the country's political future and her journey into journalism.
  • 14. It 'takes a village' to run an indie cinema: Interview with The Projector's Prashant Somosundram

    29:34||Ep. 14
    In this episode, we spoke with Prashant Somosundram. He's the general manager of The Projector, one of Singapore's most popular independent cinemas. We talked about how The Projector differentiates itself from other cinemas, what it takes to run the place and how its fared amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 13. Looking deeply at big topics: Interview with Sonny Liew

    35:24||Ep. 13
    In this episode, we spoke with award-winning cartoonist Sonny Liew about his upcoming works, his journey into comics and his views on being an artist in Singapore.
  • 12. 'I'd choose being heard over being liked': Interview with Louis Ng

    26:42||Ep. 12
    In this episode, we spoke with Nee Soon GRC MP Louis Ng. He's an activist as well as a politician, and we chatted about his NGO roots, the strategies he has picked up for getting his way in Parliament and his reputation for being a "woke" MP.
  • 11. Revamping the PAP: Interview with Cherian George and Donald Low

    48:26||Ep. 11
    In this episode, we speak with media academic Cherian George and economist Donald Low about their new book "PAP vs PAP", in which they call for the ruling People's Action Party to seriously consider internal reforms – both for its own sake and for the greater good of Singapore. Pre-orders for the book can be placed here.