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CNA938 Rewind - “Troubadour” – Showcasing 3 x Generations of Singapore Musicians

CNA938 Rewind

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where fans can go to watch three respected local musicians and performers - representing different generations of Singapore music. They can do so by getting tickets to watch Bennett Bay, Leslie Low, and Lim Kiang in a special one-night-only acoustic showcase called “Troubadour”. Organiser Christopher Rodrigo will talk about what music fans will be treated to like Bay’s ambient instrumentals and Kiang’s psychedelic tunes which come from his time with The Straydogs, a pioneering Singaporean blues-rock band. Indie music icon Leslie Low will tease his setlist and comment on how Singapore’s local music scene has evolved over the decades. 

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CNA938 Rewind - 7-year-old Chemistry whizz attends university lectures

Seven-year-old Theodore Kwan attends NTU chemistry lectures, astounding undergraduates with his exceptional knowledge despite his age. He scored an A in IGCSE Chemistry earlier this year. Hairianto Diman speaks with him and his mother Crystal Tang about his experience attending the lectures. 

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CNA938 Rewind - What does it take to be a race car driver in Singapore?

Leading up to the highly anticipated F1 race weekend in Singapore, Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman speak with Christian Ho, Singaporean F3 driver about his training and aspirations in the motorsports arena. 

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CNA938 Rewind - US government shutdown: What is it and why it matters

The US government officially shut down at midnight on October 1 after the Senate failed to pass either the Republican stopgap funding bill or the Democratic counterproposal. Many federal agencies have begun furloughing staff while key health agencies will see up to 41% of their workforce sidelined. Hairianto Diman and Syahida Othman find out how the shutdown affects consumers and what the likeliest resolution is with Lester Munson, Principal and Managing Director, International Practice, BGR Government Affairs

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CNA938 Rewind - Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in the Philippines and Indonesia: are they linked?

Could there be a correlation between the two major earthquakes that recently struck Cebu and East Java? Susan Ng speaks with Benoit Taisne, Associate Professor at NTU’s Asian School of the Environment, and Principal Investigator at the Earth Observatory of Singapore.

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CNA938 Rewind - Child Development Account: from aid to misuse

Starting January, parents won’t be able to use Child Development Account money at optical shops or retail pharmacies, after audits uncovered misuse. Susan Ng speaks with Dr Victor Kwan, Deputy Director at SUSS Academy.

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