ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Daniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day — with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.
Update frequency:
every 2 days
Average audio length:
22 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
268 episodes
since March 6, 2025
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
Have you given your AI agent full access to your emails, personal files and even banking details - and could that put you at risk? Daniel Martin finds out from Associate Professor Goh Weihan from the Infocomm Technology Cluster, SIT, how to take back control, and why simply revoking access may not …
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
A recent public consultation on COE matters resulted in a majority supporting a proposed 'feebate' scheme, with most respondents favouring a five-band system to distinguish between mass-market and luxury cars. In light of that, could it look more likely that the future roads of Singapore will see a…
Heard about the Manpower Ministry (MOM) probing around 45 firms operating at Changi Airport over suspected work pass offences? But when businesses rely on contractors and subcontractors to get things done, could they end up assigning foreign workers roles they’re not authorised to perfor…
After more than a week of improved air quality, is Singapore finally seeing the end of the haze? On TalkBack, Daniel Martin spoke to Professor Matthias Roth, Provost’s Chair Professor at the Department of Geography, NUS, about whether haze could return, what the inter-monsoon period will brin…
With forest and peatland fires linked to palm oil plantations in Indonesia contributing to the ongoing haze, you might want to boycott palm oil products… But when they’re found in everything from biscuits to shampoo, is avoiding them even possible? Daniel Martin discusses further with …
Singapore and Indonesia have had to deal with matters ranging from transboundary haze to cuts in gas exports, and both have drawn reactions on social media. But, when we weigh in on issues involving another country, are we simply sharing our views, or could our online comments and reactions be…
Singapore is bringing forward plans to raise the retirement and re-employment ages to 65 and 70 by 2029. It's part of six recommendations announced by the Tripartite Workgroup on Senior Employment today, including more flexible jobs and financial support for older workers. Daniel Martin discusses f…
As smartphones get more expensive, a NielsenIQ study found that new phone sales in Singapore fell nearly 14 per cent between 2023 and 2025, while retailers reported a rise in repairs. On TalkBack, Daniel Martin spoke to Johar Alkhatib, Owner of Pronto Arigato Repair Hub, about how easy it is to rep…
The Ministry of Health has released N95 masks from its stockpile to retailers amid increased demand, despite earlier warnings about the risk of haze. On TalkBack, Daniel Martin spoke to Dr Rayner Tan, Assistant Professor at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and Yong Loo Lin School of Me…
A man was charged after allegedly using a concealed device to obtain customers’ bank card information at Mustafa Centre. Daniel Martin spoke to Professor Zhou Jianying, Centre Director of the iTrust Centre for Research in Cyber Security at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, ab…
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