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CNA938 Rewind - Sisterhood & Gangland Life - Author Wen-Yi Lee’s “When They Burned the Butterfly”

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Singaporean writer Wen-yi Lee about her second novel, “When They Burned the Butterfly”. Set against the backdrop of early 1970s Singapore, it is about loner schoolgirl Adeline Siow, whose mother dies in a house fire with a butterfly seared onto her skin. Adeline searches for her mother’s killer and soon gets entangled in a magical, dangerous world of secret societies. Lee will talk about how she crafted the novel and the research that went into recreating a bygone era of Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Systemic issues? What’s behind student care centre closures?

Two student care centres have shut, and the Education Services Union says this points to 'deeper structural issues'. What’s really going on beneath these closures? Daniel Martin speaks with Edwin Sam, Director of Redwood Psychology. 

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CNA938 Rewind - 59 Countries & Counting - The Globetrotting Travels of Chiropractor Dr Clara White

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the travel adventures of Canadian chiropractor Dr. Clara White from Purely Family Chiropractic. Dr Clara – who has been to 59 countries and counting – will recall unforgettable memories like exploring the Patagonia region, hiking in Kyrgyzstan, trekking along Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit, and what she got up to while spending two months in Peru. Dr Clara will also talk about her numerous chiropractic missions around the world.

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CNA938 Rewind - Of the Afterlife & Following False Idols – Life According to Music Man YAØ

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro catches up with YAØ a Singaporean singer/songwriter/producer who has just released his latest single “Hereafter” which is described as a reflective song about faith, accountability, and life beyond material success. He’ll also talk about the messages behind his singles “Idolize” and the love song “All My Life” – inspired by his wife. Discover more Singaporean music and musicians - like YAØ - at Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.

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CNA938 Rewind - "What big eyes you have!” - Wild Rice's staging of ‘Red Riding Hood’

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the creatives involved in the production ‘Red Riding Hood’ staged by local theatre company Wild Rice. Based on the classic children’s tale “Little Red Riding Hood”, the production promises to be one that’s full of humour, Singaporean flavours, and catchy original. Ezzat Alkaff, Assistant Director of ‘Red Riding Hood’, actor Seah Janice who plays Little Red and actor Rino Junior John who plays the Wolf will talk about how interactive the production is and how it’s aimed at the young and the young at heart.

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CNA938 Rewind - Redesigning for AI: why familiar brands are restructuring

Singtel’s Digital InfraCo has launched a new AI Centre of Excellence with Nvidia. What does this restructuring tell us about how established brands are repositioning for the future? Daniel Martin speaks with Dr Tan Joo Seng, Associate Professor of Strategy, International Business & Entrepreneurship at Nanyang Business School, NTU.

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