The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

On The Morning Drive today, check your facts before you attack! Are we texting too much and talking too little? We also speak to Taro Harasaki and Lan Yi Hsun from DRUM TAO, the global phenomenon that's wowed over 10 million fans with its explosive blend of taiko drumming, acrobatics and precision choreography. Plus, don't miss an exclusive sneak peek of the show!

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China's next big travel destination might not be Beijing, Shanghai—or even Chengdu.

Ningxia, on the edge of the Gobi Desert, is quietly emerging as one of Asia's most exciting wine regions. Sarah Stanley, Straits Times Travel Correspondent, joins us to discuss Chinese wine, wine tourism, and why this underrated corner of China could be the country's best-kept travel secret.. for now.

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On The Morning Drive today, we look at the often-unseen experiences of abused husbands in Singapore and the challenges they face in seeking help. Plus, why are some elderly pedestrians willing to risk jaywalking for convenience? And with PSLE season approaching, we explore the top revision mistakes students and parents should avoid as exam pressure starts to build!

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On The Morning Drive today, would you eat sourdough bread made using yeast found in a mummified body? Plus, at work—do you speak up, or choose your battles? We also speak to Sarah Stanley from The Straits Times about Ningxia, the unlikely wine destination emerging on the edge of the Gobi Desert, and why it may be China’s best-kept travel secret!

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You said you'd start. So what stopped you?

Habit coaching specialist Julian Tan joins us to unpack why motivation alone isn't enough, how he's maintained a 70-year daily streak, and why a simple system—not stronger willpower—may be the key to making habits stick.

If you've ever caught yourself saying, "I'll start tomorrow," this conversation is for you.

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On The Morning Drive today, PayNow users will see masked names instead of nicknames as new measures kick in to help ensure you're paying the right person. Plus, Skypark Sentosa launches Southeast Asia’s tallest dry slides..? Bring that moisturizer!

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On The Morning Drive today, you can change your eye colour now?! Plus, your partner makes the most ___ (fill in the blank)! We also put FD under the microscope with habit coaching specialist Julian Tan as we unpack why motivation alone isn't enough, how he's maintained a 7-year daily streak, and why systems—not willpower—might be the secret to making habits stick. If you've ever said "I'll start tomorrow," this one's for you!

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On The Morning Drive today, a police couple shares how investigative skills from the job spill over into life at home. Plus, we remember Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning voice behind Beauty and the Beast and A Whole New World, following his passing at 75.

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On The Morning Drive today, did you know you can do this with our bougainvilleas? Plus, what would relationship therapy have looked like in the Middle Ages? And what's your ultimate breakup song?

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A torn shirt. An air mattress. A hose. What if none of it had to go to waste? 

Nuryanee Anisah, Co-founder & CEO of Commenhers, is turning textile waste into opportunity—transforming discarded fabrics into new products while empowering seniors and homemakers through meaningful work. Is upcycling really the future of fashion and sustainability? And how do you build a business around giving forgotten materials a fresh start?

Listen in as we uncover the surprising potential hidden in the things most of us throw away.

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