The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

On The Morning Drive today, women in Russia push back against proposed plans to “therapize” them into having children—sparking debate over autonomy, pressure, and reproductive choices.

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On The Morning Drive today, tomatoes have a brand new flavour?! What foods boost your mood—we need ideas for the long weekend! Plus, we speak to Liz Piper and Wong Hai Song from Lifeweavers Therapy for Episode 11 of #IWishIKnew, as they break down the early signs of Parkinson’s disease and how small rehab changes can help maintain movement and independence.

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What does it really mean to make an impact?

Robert Kee has been named Singaporean of the Year for International Impact—not just for giving, but for truly showing up where it matters most. Through Operation Hope Foundation, he has spent years on the ground building homes, strengthening systems, and supporting communities across Cambodia and Nepal.

Listen in now as we go beyond the award and uncover the heart behind the work.

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On The Morning Drive today, Cotton On clarifies it is not exiting Asia, saying the liquidated entity was an inactive holding company. Meanwhile, a new study finds that 1 in 5 people in Singapore volunteered in 2025—with those who have stronger social ties more likely to give back.

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On The Morning Drive today, scientists are exploring the idea of growing spare human bodies for organ harvesting and medical testing.. would you be okay with that? Plus, if we gave you a cone lined with chocolate (no ice cream allowed), what would you fill it with? We also speak to Robert Kee who was named Singaporean of the Year for International Impact, recognized for his work with Operation Hope Foundation—from building homes to supporting communities across Cambodia and Nepal!

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Meal prep made simple!

In Episode 3 of #PantryToPlate, Daren Teo, founder of The Pantry Boy, breaks down how to make cooking practical, delicious, and stress-free. From smart grocery planning to efficient meal prep (without spending hours in the kitchen), plus tips on storing food so it actually lasts—skip the overwhelm of endless saved recipes.

Listen in now; These are real-life meal prep strategies that truly work.

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On The Morning Drive today, Fitbit Singapore winds up as Google completes its takeover, while Cotton On Asia moves to close with liquidators appointed. Meanwhile, app stores may soon screen under-18 users in Singapore via Singpass and facial scans, and a new A*STAR study finds that engaging children during screen time can actually boost their social skills.

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On The Morning Drive today, living skin on robots… cool or creepy? Plus, which decade would you go back to if you could? We also speak to Daren Teo, Founder of The Pantry Boy for Episode 3 of #PantryToPlate, where he shares practical, no-stress meal prep tips—from smarter grocery planning to making food last without spending hours in the kitchen!

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Spice, rice and everything nice. From Malaysian nasi kandar to South Indian mess-style dishes, Singapore's food scene just got a whole lot bolder. Hedy Khoo, Senior Food Correspondent at The Straits Times joins to tell the stories behind these authentic flavors. Tune in now to discover what makes them stand out. and find out if you can handle the heat!

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On The Morning Drive today, Singapore trials self-test kiosks for motorcycle emissions, giving riders a new way to check their vehicles. Meanwhile, Malaysia will take action against foreign vehicle owners using subsidized Ron95 petrol from April 1. Plus, a case for protecting students’ ‘lepak time’ after school—is downtime just as important as productivity?

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