The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

On The Morning Drive today, congestion in Johor Bahru intensifies as the RTS deadline approaches. Meanwhile, Singapore’s Pokémon card boom is seeing collectors trade cash, cards and Charizards at serious prices, while concerns grow over how deepfake images can cause very real harm online.

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On The Morning Drive today, what do Lavinia and Jilian make together? … LA VILLIAN! So tell us—if you were a villain, what would your villain name be? Plus, we wish FD the happiest 70th birthday and we uncover what might really be the reason mosquitoes keep coming back to bite you.

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On The Morning Drive today, farmland south of Lim Chu Kang is being rezoned for defence use. Meanwhile, more people in Singapore are using Singlish in everyday life—even at work—and TikTok launches a new safety guide encouraging families to have open conversations about screen time.

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On The Morning Drive today, what do Lavinia and Jilian make together? … LA VILLIAN! So tell us—if you were a villain, what would your villain name be? Plus, we wish FD the happiest 70th birthday and we uncover what might really be the reason mosquitoes keep coming back to bite you.

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Even pistachios are getting caught up in global conflict?

From rising pistachio prices to the ongoing Dubai chocolate craze, global events are having an unexpected impact on what we eat and buy. The Straits Times journalist Cherie Lok joins us to break down how the war involving Iran is affecting pistachio supply and prices, what it could mean for businesses and consumers in Singapore, and whether the viral Dubai chocolate trend still has staying power.

Listen in now as we unpack the surprising connection between geopolitics, food trends, and consumer demand!

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On The Morning Drive today, more than half of 8-year-olds in Singapore have already used AI, while a new AI assistant could soon help people hit their Healthier SG goals. As AI agents become more advanced, experts are calling for clearer accountability and digital tracking—even as Chinese tech giants offer record salaries to attract Singapore-trained AI graduates.

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On The Morning Drive today, yellow bulls are scalping hospitals now?! Plus, what’s the most annoying thing your kids do? We also speak to Cherie Lok from The Straits Times about how the conflict involving Iran is affecting pistachio supply and prices, what that means for Singapore consumers and businesses, and whether the viral Dubai chocolate craze still has staying power!

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Two very different medical conditions, united by one thread: human vulnerability.

From a couple preparing their seven children to welcome their “special sister”, to a woman whose tattoos were linked to sudden eye pain and blurred vision—ST Health Correspondent Judith Tan joins us to unpack these remarkable Medical Mysteries.

Tune in as we explore the science, the stories, and the strength behind them.

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On The Morning Drive today, a Singapore gym launches an inclusive fitness program for visually impaired persons, making exercise more accessible for all. Meanwhile, football legend David Beckham becomes the first British billionaire sportsman.

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On The Morning Drive today, this is how you can own an airline! Plus, what’s one minor law you’d use a get-out-of-jail-free card on? We also speak to Judith Tan from The Straits Times about two remarkable medical mysteries—from a family preparing seven children to welcome their “special sister”, to a woman whose tattoos were linked to sudden eye pain and blurred vision.

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