We talk to Singaporean rapper sensation Yung Raja, whose most recent claim to fame was having his song “Mami” featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. We chart his meteoric rise in the media scene, from a teenage actor on local TV shows like “Fighting Spiders” to winning an Asian Academy Creative Award for hosting an international MTV program. And we also talk about what it means to be an “Artist” vs. a “Sellout”.

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• MESSI AT BARCELONA: THE ULTIMATE HISTORY

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On Aug 10 2021, Singapore will enter the next phase of COVID19 restrictions, but for the better! But if you’re not vaccinated, you’ll have a lot less freedom. What are the differences? Should we be hopeful, or should we expect another lockdown? Elsewhere, Nas Daily is coming under a barrage of fire in the Philippines, but is there more than meets the eye? 

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• Dr Jason Leong Hashtag Blessed | Official Trailer | Netflix

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We talk to stand-up comedian Dr Jason Leong from across the causeway about his journey giving up medicine for comedy, and how he’s been adapting since COVID19 hit the live performance scene (hint: he’s been killing it online, and even released his own Netflix special last year). We also talk about how much he loves Singapore. For real. 

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• Men's High Jump Final

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A viral CCTV video uploaded by local actor Nick Mikhail showed safe distancing officers and ambassadors entering his home without a warrant, under suspicion of COVID-19 breaches. URA fired back, but did they dig a bigger hole for themselves? What powers do safe distancing folk have anyway? Elsewhere, a Govt poster for NDP that showed an Indian family stirred up racist comments online, but is it fair criticism?

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➤ Must-Try KWAY CHAP | A 40 Years Traditional Kway Chap Hawker

➤ Eurosport's "The Secrets of the 100m World Record”

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Last week, “Black Widow” star actress Scarlett Johansson sued Disney for breaching their contract after it streamed the film at the same time as its cinema release. A big part of it has to do with money and earnings, but with Hollywood big names supporting her, is there more to it? Elsewhere, dating apps are allowing Singaporeans to display their vaccination status, but in the US, an anti-vaxx dating app is pulled from the app store. WTF is going on?

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➤ Victoria Lee’s MMA Win

➤ Paolo Nutini - Iron Sky

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Last week, arguably the greatest ever gymnast, Simone Biles, pulled out of the Olympic games, citing mental health concerns. Following that, the Internet was abuzz with heaps of praise for her and her bravery. But there were the naysayers too, who called her a "quitter". Is that justified? Elsewhere, Olympic champion Schooling failed to advance in his pet event and exited the games, but is it fair to criticise him?  

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➤ Microsoft Flight Simulator Game

➤ All or Nothing Manchester City | Trailer

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During the parliamentary sitting on 26 Jul, MPs Lawrence Wong and Ong Ye Kung spoke of potential easing of restrictions, but only for vaccinated people. Since then, a petition was started against that policy by an anti-vaxxer. Is it really discrimination or are they over reacting? Elsewhere, singer Pink has offered to pay the fines of the Norwegian team, but the over-sexualisation of female athletes is getting buzz at the Olympics. Fair or too extreme?

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➤ Reaching people on the internet in 2021 - The Oatmeal

➤ John Mayer interview on Apple Music

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After political debate, an online petition, and much chatter online, it was announced that NDP 2021 is postponed to 21 Aug, with the fireworks and fighter jet displays cancelled. But is that fair? Are people still pissed? Elsewhere, a viral video showed a woman in Hougang forcing a delivery rider to take the next HDB lift. The reason - COVID19. Rude or justifiable?

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➤ Griff - Save Your Tears in the Live Lounge

➤ Quentin Tarantino on Joe Rogan’s Podcast

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On 22 July 2021, the whole of Singapore reverts back to Phase 2 Heightened Alert (a.k.a PATOOHA) and people are pissed. But Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung explains that it’s not because of the KTV cluster - it’s the cluster at Jurong Port Fishery + 200,000 unvaccinated seniors. So how do people feel about that? On a related note, a petition to cancel NDP has gotten more than 35,000 signatures (and counting). Should it still carry on?

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➤ Jeff Bezos in space

➤ 10 Minutes of Perfection - Fleabag

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On 19 July 2021, the whole of Singapore had to confront the gruesome reality that a Sec 4 student attacked and caused the death of a Sec 1 student at River Valley High School. It’s so tragic, and so unfamiliar to Singapore. We try to wrap our heads around this still developing story. On a more light-hearted note, Singapore's secretive intelligence agency (SID) goes public with their recruitment drive. Is this ironic, or the new way forward? 

If you or someone you know needs help: 

Getting help

• National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868

Mental well-being

• Fei Yue’s Online Counselling Service: eC2.sg

Counselling

• TOUCHline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252

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➤ Warrior Movie - Trailer

➤ Quiet Place 2 - Trailer

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