On our 300th episode, we want to thank everyone by answering the hottest questions as chosen by YOU! Do we believe in ghosts? How does Haresh prepare his mercurial mouth for acting roles? Did Terence’s voice give him trouble in terms of making friends while growing up? Are kids on the horizon? These and many more other questions in this EPIC 2-hour episode!

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• I’ve Got a HUGE Secret Hiding Behind This Fake Office

A viral Facebook post from an ex-police officer alleged pregnancy discrimination at her former workplace, which prompted the Singapore Police Force to respond with their own statement. Does she really have a case here, or is there more to this story? Elsewhere, SIA and Scoot announced a new scheme to allow customers to reduce their carbon footprint while travelling by paying for “SAF Credits”. What on earth is this unfortunately-named scheme about, and does it really do any good for the environment?

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Ex-police officer alleges pregnancy discrimination

• 'I realised I did not matter': Police officer resigns over alleged pregnancy discrimination, police responds

SIA and Scoot customers can pay to reduce carbon footprint via SAF credits

• SIA, Scoot customers can opt to pay more to reduce carbon footprint through sustainable aviation fuel credits

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• OFFICIAL TRAILER: "WHAT IS A WOMAN?"

Earlier this week, PM Lee announced several Cabinet changes, the most prominent being Lawrence Wong’s promotion to Deputy Prime Minister. While this wasn’t unexpected, were there any other surprises? In the local courts, a judge ruled that a $1 million red packet presented at a wedding tea ceremony is to be included in the matrimonial assets to be split between the couple as they go through their divorce. We discuss why this case is a warning to those looking to flex their wealth at their wedding.  

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Lawrence Wong promoted to Deputy PM

• PM Lee announces Cabinet changes, with Lawrence Wong promoted to Deputy Prime Minister

Divorced couple to split $1 million wedding red packet

• S'pore couple to split S$1 million wedding red packet after divorce: Court

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• THE INSIDE OUTTAKES - Bo Burnham

Johnny Depp emerged victorious in the defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. We discuss the trial and the verdict, and ask what the future holds for their Hollywood careers. Who is the real winner here, or is there even one? Elsewhere, a Singaporean woman heard that her mother had been disrespected by a Sales Associate at a Dior outlet in Italy, and decided to return to the store to seek revenge. She ended up spending lavishly under the watch of another Sales Associate in the same store just to spite the one who had ignored her mother. We ask: was this a weak clapback, or was it just an embellished flex?

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Johnny Depp wins defamation case against Amber Heard

• Timeline: Johnny Depp and Amber Heard

SG woman goes on vengeful Dior spree

• Singaporean woman goes on Dior spree after her mum was 'disrespected' for dressing 'poor' in Italy

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• Man Vs Bee | Official Trailer

A graduate from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine was filmed in an interview sharing how physically and mentally draining his current job as a junior doctor is. Once the video was published on the school’s Facebook page, reactions and comments started pouring in from all sides. What are people making a fuss about with regards to the video? In Japan, a man paid approximately $21,600 to create a hyper-realistic dog costume that he can wear, and therefore fulfil his fantasy of being a dog. His homemade YouTube videos have since gone viral; again, what’s the fuss about a man dressed as a dog?

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NUH junior doctor video sparks discussions

• Video of NUH junior doctor sharing struggles & demands of his job draws mixed reactions

Japanese man spends $21,600 to be a dog

• Japanese man spends S$21,600 on super realistic dog costume so he can be a dog

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• Tom Cruise Terrifies James in 'Top Gun' Fighter Jet!

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) announced that Gillman Barracks would be getting a $2 million facelift to rejuvenate the locale. However, several current F&B tenants were left high and dry, as they were asked to retender or leave, in spite of having ultimately survived COVID. How is this fair? Elsewhere, Simu Liu sparked an internet war about the casting of Crazy Rich Asians with his comments on a podcast. We look into this war of words and whether Simu Liu actually deserved to be casted in the movie.

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Gillman Barracks F&B tenants asked to re-tender or leave

• Gillman Barracks to get S$2 million facelift, new offerings could include farmers' market, farm-to-table dining

Simu Liu stirs debate about Henry Golding’s casting in CRA

• Simu Liu unwittingly sparks internet war after his 'Crazy Rich Asians' comments

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• HIGHLIGHTS: Man Utd Legends 1-3 Liverpool Legends

Minister of State for Manpower Gan Siow Huang announced that the Ministry of Manpower will be implementing a mandatory rest day every month for migrant domestic workers. We discuss why this new rule is being implemented, and how it will impact labour conditions for migrant workers. Elsewhere, Malaysian influencer/model Ms Puiyi has caused more controversy by posting an IG picture of her wearing a see-through top in a London Museum. We question: who was really offended? Are there any taboos about baring your chest in a museum? Does anyone even care about nipples in 2022?

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MOM mandates monthly rest day for migrant domestic workers

• MOM to implement mandatory rest day by end-2022 for migrant domestic workers: Gan Siow Huang

Ms Puiyi wears see-through top in London Museum

• M'sian model wears see-through top without bra in London museum after earlier photo drew some criticism

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• PewDiePie moves to Japan

Fresh off winning 2 gold medals at the SEA Games, Joseph Schooling called for a national dialogue on expectations of athletes serving their National Service. We discuss why this call is more significant than a similar rallying cry from Soh Rui Yong a few weeks ago, and why it’s necessary to talk about it now. On Instagram, the organisation behind Pink Dot was singled out by the account SGbrownqueers for its apparent lack of inclusivity, and turning a blind eye to other anti-discrimination causes. Is there trouble brewing before next month’s Pink Dot 2022?

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Joseph Schooling calls for national dialogue on NS

• SEA Games: Joseph Schooling calls for 'national dialogue' on expectations of national athletes serving NS

Pink Dot called out for lack of inclusivity

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• BoJack Horseman | Season 6 Trailer

Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the purchase of Twitter would not go ahead unless he was given further assurances on the extent of fake/spam accounts on the platform. Some critics have derided this as a convenient excuse in light of the global stock market tumble, but is there merit to his demands? Back home, Singapore companies are starting to throw parties and offering perks to encourage workers to return to the office. Will Singapore workers bite?

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Elon Musk puts Twitter bid on hold

• Musk says no Twitter deal without clarity on spam accounts - CNA

Companies luring workers back to office with food and parties

• Companies hold parties, start regular social programmes to get workers back to the office | The Straits Times

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In early May, a man who was part of a Catholic religious order that established a school in Singapore was convicted of sex crimes with two teenage boys that occurred in the ‘00s. Online commentators are still asking a lot of questions about this case, so we dissect what these questions are and why they’re being asked. Elsewhere, a 4-year-old girl was severely scalded on her thighs by a cup of hot tea on a Qatar Airways flight. The mother blames the poor design of the tray table, even though she was the one who spilled the tea. We discuss if the airline should shoulder the blame for this unfortunate incident.

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Singapore Catholic order member convicted of sex crime

• Member of Catholic order in S'pore who committed sex acts on two teenage boys jailed 5 years

Young passenger scalded by boiling tea on Qatar Airways flight

• 4-year-old girl scalded by boiling tea on Qatar Airways flight, mother highlights poor tray table design

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• Top Gun: Maverick | Most Intense Film Training Ever (2022 Movie) - Tom Cruise