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CNA938 Rewind - Iran’s leaders facing a storm of crises: Why this wave of protests differs from the past

CNA938 Rewind

The latest wave of protests in Iran marks a significant shift in the country’s social and political landscape. Unlike past uprisings that Tehran quickly contained, this movement is deeply rooted in economic despair and widespread frustration with the regime’s leadership. External pressures – including accusations from Tehran that the United States and Israel are stoking unrest and the spectre of foreign intervention – add complexity to an already volatile situation. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman get an assessment of the situation with Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh, Professor in Middle East and Central Asian Politics, Deakin University

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CNA938 Rewind - Are more young people taking drugs?

More young drug abusers were arrested last year, with the youngest being just 12 years old. What’s driving this rise among youths, and how are they being exposed to drugs in the first place? Daniel Martin discusses further with Sng Chern Hong, Deputy Director of the Central Narcotics Bureau for Policy and Administration.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eye on the Tiger Girls - A Graphic Novel Championing Female Warriors

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the writer and illustrator behind the graphic novel, “Tiger Girls”.  Writer Felicia Low-Jimenez and illustrator Claire Low will talk about the novel’s basic plot which is about how girls and women born in the Year of the Tiger, in the Chinese zodiac, are feared as bringers of bad luck. Both will talk about the process of putting the novel together which ended up containing amphibious water warriors and a diverse cast of strong female characters.

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CNA938 Rewind - Decades of CNY Goodness - River Hongbao Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out what’s new and exciting at River Hongbao 2026, one of the most anticipated Chinese New Year events. Held at Gardens by the Bay from 15-24 February, River Hongbao 2026 organising committee member Pok Cheng Chong will describe how the celebrations will last for 10 nights – showcasing lantern displays, live performances, and family-friendly programmes. Pok will also talk about a major highlight this year, which is four nights of fireworks at The Meadow. He’ll then discuss the special thematic night performances, including Getai, Xinyao and S-POP nights.

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CNA938 Rewind - YeoMama’s Batiks are so Phat, They’re a TikTok Pit Stop

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Desleen Yeo, founder of YeoMama Batik – a homegrown brand offering fresh interpretations of traditional batik wear. Yeo – who is also a TikTok personality – will talk about how the brand started after her mother suggested she start a batik clothing business. Yeo will talk about fashion trends and how these influence her when putting together contemporary silhouettes created with heritage craftsmanship. She’ll also talk about how she uses TikTok to reach her target audiences, and what keeps her followers coming back for more.

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CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - What do I do if my child is using AI for mental health support?

Anonymous, accessible and round-the-clock companion - these are some of the reasons young people are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support. But as reliance grows, how can we keep our young people safe? Cheryl Goh speaks with Sarah Poh, Licensed Therapist and Founder of The Therapy Platform on the growing concerns around whether AI is being trusted beyond what it’s actually capable of when it comes to mental health.

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