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Daily Cuts - Kevin McCarthy is no longer US House Speaker

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Kevin McCarthy has been voted out as House Speaker. This is after Florida congressman Matt Gaetz introduced the bill for his removal on Monday. Lawmakers voted 216 for (versus 210 against) the motion — and that included nearly all Democrats present. McCarthy is the first House Speaker in American history to get the boot. Vote for new House speaker is expected to be next week. Shawn Treier, Senior Lecturer, School of Politics & International Relations, The Australian National University tells us what’s next in US politics.

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Daily Cuts - Negative news taking a toll

And feeling overwhelmed by the news lately? Well you’re not alone! There’s an article on CNA.asia titled “Negative news taking a toll on you? How to take care of your mental health while still staying informed.” It talks about the issue of “vicarious trauma”.  Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng find out what that means from Dr Joel Yang, Clinical Psychologist, Mind What Matters. 

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Daily Cuts - Taiwan's presidential candidates

At first there were four, now there are three. Taiwan’s presidential candidates light up their campaigns. Arnold Gay and Andrea Heng speak with Ivy Kwek, Fellow for China at the International Crisis Group tells them what went into deciding on the coalition.

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Daily Cuts - A sustainable Orchard Road Christmas Light-Up

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Joel Chua speak with Mark Shaw, Chairman, Orchard Road Business Association, about keeping the annual Orchard Road Christmas Light-Up sustainable.

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Daily Cuts - Green Jobs For The Picking

Sha-Ron Low, APAC Regional HR Director at ERM joins Stanley Leong & Tay Soo Sien on Work It and talks about the accelerated demand for talent in the green economy and the skills and competencies sought after by employers in this sector.

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Daily Cuts - Putien 101 Outlets Later

Eat Drink Singapore features Mr Fong Chak Ka, Chief Operating Officer of homeground restaurant, Putien. Twenty three years and 101 outlets later, he joins Stanley Leong & Tay Soo Sien to look back and look forward at what else awaits this promising Singapore brand.

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