Talking Point

The all-new Talking Point returns on Oct 8 in a new time-slot on Thursdays, 9.30pm on Channel 5!Now a half-hour magazine show, we’ll explore and investigate the hot topics of the day – from the bread-and-butter, to social, policy and community issues. We’ll go deeper to find out how issues affect the lives of ordinary Singaporeans.We’ll continue to reflect the voices of everyday people - and the many sides of a debate over difficult issues.Tell us what burning issues you’d like us to look into. Follow us at facebook.com/TalkingPoint or tweet us @tellTP.

The all-new Talking Point returns on Oct 8 in a new time-slot on Thursdays, 9.30pm on Channel 5!Now a half-hour magazine show, we’ll explore and investigate the hot topics of the day – from the bread-and-butter, to social, policy and community issues. We’ll go deeper to find out how issues affect the lives of ordinary Singaporeans.We’ll continue to reflect the voices of everyday people - and the many sides of a debate over difficult issues.Tell us what burning issues you’d like us to look into. Follow us at facebook.com/TalkingPoint or tweet us @tellTP.

Ep 1 Rising Cost Of Raising Kids?
46 mins

From childcare to varsity fees, are the costs of raising a child taking a toll on parents? With families spending more on tuition and insurance

Ep 1 Rising Cost Of Raising Kids?

From childcare to varsity fees, are the costs of raising a child taking a toll on parents? With families spending more on tuition and insurance

Ep 2 How Family-Friendly Are We?
46 mins

Are there enough convenient childcare options? Do parents find employers accommodating? Is parental leave sufficient? How family-friendly are public attitudes and facilities? In part 2 of the child-raising debate, social and workplace issues take centrestage.

Ep 2 How Family-Friendly Are We?

Are there enough convenient childcare options? Do parents find employers accommodating? Is parental leave sufficient? How family-friendly are public attitudes and facilities? In part 2 of the child-raising debate, social and workplace issues take centrestage.

Ep 3 Where's My Taxi?
46 mins

Do third-party booking apps make it easier to get a cab for some but harder for others? What would you pay for more convenience? How have apps changed the way cabbies work? Why do taxis still vanish when you need them and must fares be so confusing?

Ep 3 Where's My Taxi?

Do third-party booking apps make it easier to get a cab for some but harder for others? What would you pay for more convenience? How have apps changed the way cabbies work? Why do taxis still vanish when you need them and must fares be so confusing?

Ep 4 The Public Drinking Clampdown
45 mins

Does the proposed ban on public drinking after 10.30pm go too far, or not far enough? Will it reduce drunken nuisance acts and littering? Does it penalise drinkers who aren't bothering anyone? How do other countries' laws compare?

Ep 4 The Public Drinking Clampdown

Does the proposed ban on public drinking after 10.30pm go too far, or not far enough? Will it reduce drunken nuisance acts and littering? Does it penalise drinkers who aren't bothering anyone? How do other countries' laws compare?

Ep 5 Pet Peeves
48 mins

Should the HDB allow bigger dogs to be kept by flat dwellers? What about cats? How do Singaporeans feel about sharing more space with animals? What rules should pet lowers observe for all to co-exist? Should pets be allowed on public transport?

Ep 5 Pet Peeves

Should the HDB allow bigger dogs to be kept by flat dwellers? What about cats? How do Singaporeans feel about sharing more space with animals? What rules should pet lowers observe for all to co-exist? Should pets be allowed on public transport?

Ep 6 CPF More Choice, Better Security?
48 mins

At 55 and 65, CPF members will get more leeway to withdraw part of their savings - or keep more in to grow their nest-egg. How will you make that choice? Will changes to the scheme give greater peace of mind?

Ep 6 CPF More Choice, Better Security?

At 55 and 65, CPF members will get more leeway to withdraw part of their savings - or keep more in to grow their nest-egg. How will you make that choice? Will changes to the scheme give greater peace of mind?

Ep 7 Are We Still A Filial Society Today?
46 mins

How have smaller families, longer lives and busy careers changed what we mean by 'being filial'? Would you put your parent in a nursing home? How far would you rely on your kids to support you in old age?

Ep 7 Are We Still A Filial Society Today?

How have smaller families, longer lives and busy careers changed what we mean by 'being filial'? Would you put your parent in a nursing home? How far would you rely on your kids to support you in old age?

Ep 8 Why Pump Up Prices?
48 mins

Why were pump prices raised beyond the increase in petrol duty, so it seems? How do companies set prices? Will higher tariffs really deter drivers? Can you get around fine without a car in Singapore?

Ep 8 Why Pump Up Prices?

Why were pump prices raised beyond the increase in petrol duty, so it seems? How do companies set prices? Will higher tariffs really deter drivers? Can you get around fine without a car in Singapore?

Ep 9 What's a stay-home mum worth?
47 mins

If stay-at-home mums were paid, how much would their 'job' be valued at? Do their contributions go under-appreciated? Can more be done to give them more financial security? What hinders many from going back to a paid job?

Ep 9 What's a stay-home mum worth?

If stay-at-home mums were paid, how much would their 'job' be valued at? Do their contributions go under-appreciated? Can more be done to give them more financial security? What hinders many from going back to a paid job?

Ep 10 Sleepless In Singapore
48 mins

We are reportedly one of the most sleep-deprived cities in the world. Is it the long work hours, school-related activities, or obsession with social media and technology? What's the lack of sleep costing us in terms of our work and our health?

Ep 10 Sleepless In Singapore

We are reportedly one of the most sleep-deprived cities in the world. Is it the long work hours, school-related activities, or obsession with social media and technology? What's the lack of sleep costing us in terms of our work and our health?

Ep 11 Mr Lee’s legacy - What’s next
48 mins

Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s generation was judged on its success in turning Singapore into a metropolis. How will this generation of Singaporeans define success? What will we want to look back and be proud of, in 50 years' time?

Ep 11 Mr Lee’s legacy - What’s next

Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s generation was judged on its success in turning Singapore into a metropolis. How will this generation of Singaporeans define success? What will we want to look back and be proud of, in 50 years' time?

Ep 12 Is Social Media Raising Your Kids
48 mins

Many teenagers live on social media. How exposed to, or involved are they in trolling, sex talk, vulgarities and bullying? Do they know how to deal with the freedom to say, do and watch what they want? How far should parents and schools intervene?

Ep 12 Is Social Media Raising Your Kids

Many teenagers live on social media. How exposed to, or involved are they in trolling, sex talk, vulgarities and bullying? Do they know how to deal with the freedom to say, do and watch what they want? How far should parents and schools intervene?

Ep 13 Too Much Homework And Tuition
48 mins

Are students still bogged down with too much homework? Parents spent $1.1 billion on tuition in a year. Is this out of necessity or kiasuism? What's it doing to our kids? Can we curb an over-reliance on homework and tuition?

Ep 13 Too Much Homework And Tuition

Are students still bogged down with too much homework? Parents spent $1.1 billion on tuition in a year. Is this out of necessity or kiasuism? What's it doing to our kids? Can we curb an over-reliance on homework and tuition?

Ep 14 Pavement Wars
47 mins

The growing numbers of cyclists is leading to fights over pavement space. Is reckless behaviour endangering both pedestrians and cyclists? Can rules be tightened? What code of etiquette is needed? Should e-scooters be allowed on pathways?

Ep 14 Pavement Wars

The growing numbers of cyclists is leading to fights over pavement space. Is reckless behaviour endangering both pedestrians and cyclists? Can rules be tightened? What code of etiquette is needed? Should e-scooters be allowed on pathways?

Ep 15 When Kids Think Of Suicide
48 mins

1 in 5 kids under the age of 12 have reportedly thought of suicide. What are the top causes of depression among kids and teens? Do they find it easy to get the help they need? Hear from a parent who lost a child and others who work with youth at risk.

Ep 15 When Kids Think Of Suicide

1 in 5 kids under the age of 12 have reportedly thought of suicide. What are the top causes of depression among kids and teens? Do they find it easy to get the help they need? Hear from a parent who lost a child and others who work with youth at risk.

Ep 16 Jobs And You
48 mins

After eight years as chief of the labour movement, Mr Lim Swee Say takes on the role of Manpower Minister on May 4. What's his take on job issues faced by Singaporeans, particularly PMETs and future graduates? We put your questions to him 'live'.

Ep 16 Jobs And You

After eight years as chief of the labour movement, Mr Lim Swee Say takes on the role of Manpower Minister on May 4. What's his take on job issues faced by Singaporeans, particularly PMETs and future graduates? We put your questions to him 'live'.

Ep 17 A New Golden Era?
48 mins

A new golden era? Are 84 SEA Games gold medals a fluke, or a sign of things to come for Singapore sport? Join national swim coach Sergio Lopez, silat champ Nur Alfian, athlete Rachel Yang, squash golden boy Marcus Phua and SportSG's CEO 'live' in the studio.

Ep 17 A New Golden Era?

A new golden era? Are 84 SEA Games gold medals a fluke, or a sign of things to come for Singapore sport? Join national swim coach Sergio Lopez, silat champ Nur Alfian, athlete Rachel Yang, squash golden boy Marcus Phua and SportSG's CEO 'live' in the studio.

Ep 18 Are You There, Dad?
46 mins

The modern dad wants to be hands-on, but is he up against society's 'macho guy' stereotypes? Should dads get more time off for family? Join a single father of four, Benjamin 'Mr Miyagi' Lee and other dads in a special episode that puts fatherhood 'skills' to the test.

Ep 18 Are You There, Dad?

The modern dad wants to be hands-on, but is he up against society's 'macho guy' stereotypes? Should dads get more time off for family? Join a single father of four, Benjamin 'Mr Miyagi' Lee and other dads in a special episode that puts fatherhood 'skills' to the test.

Ep 19 A Struggle To Juggle?
47 mins

We reportedly work some of the longest hours in the world. Have initiatives made it any easier for parents to juggle work and family? Does money or time matter more, in having kids? Which parenthood incentives have made the most impact, according to a new IPS...

Ep 19 A Struggle To Juggle?

We reportedly work some of the longest hours in the world. Have initiatives made it any easier for parents to juggle work and family? Does money or time matter more, in having kids? Which parenthood incentives have made the most impact, according to a new IPS...

Ep 20 The Day The Trains Stood Still
48 mins

Hear from the senior bosses of SMRT and the Land Transport Authority in this 'live' show. What's causing all the major MRT service disruptions in recent years? Are the problems being fixed? How was Tuesday's affair handled?

Ep 20 The Day The Trains Stood Still

Hear from the senior bosses of SMRT and the Land Transport Authority in this 'live' show. What's causing all the major MRT service disruptions in recent years? Are the problems being fixed? How was Tuesday's affair handled?

Ep 21 Bringing up the past
48 mins

Moderated by Channel NewsAsia anchor Steven Chia, the new season of Talking Point returns in 2015 with a new look, new feel and an even bigger platform for your views.

Ep 21 Bringing up the past

Moderated by Channel NewsAsia anchor Steven Chia, the new season of Talking Point returns in 2015 with a new look, new feel and an even bigger platform for your views.

Ep 22 Hidden World Of Elder Abuse
47 mins

There were 170 cases of elder abuse in 2011 - but how many go unreported until, say, an eyewitness video goes viral? Why don't victims speak up? How does abuse happen at the hands of family and other caregivers? What protection will an upcoming new law give?

Ep 22 Hidden World Of Elder Abuse

There were 170 cases of elder abuse in 2011 - but how many go unreported until, say, an eyewitness video goes viral? Why don't victims speak up? How does abuse happen at the hands of family and other caregivers? What protection will an upcoming new law give?

Ep 23 Hope And Anxiety At 50
48 mins

How confident are Singaporeans about the next 10 years? Find out what a MediaCorp survey of 2,000 residents reveals. What are our top concerns? Are we happy with our lives? Which aspects of our country give us the most-and the least-assurance for the future?

Ep 23 Hope And Anxiety At 50

How confident are Singaporeans about the next 10 years? Find out what a MediaCorp survey of 2,000 residents reveals. What are our top concerns? Are we happy with our lives? Which aspects of our country give us the most-and the least-assurance for the future?

Ep 24 So Singaporean!
48 mins

What makes us feel uniquely Singaporean? From hawker food to Singlish, our kiasu quirks to our diversity, do we embrace them without reservation? Hear from rapper ShiGGa Shay, comedian Fakkah Fuzz, makan guru KF Seetoh, poet Gwee Li Sui and Lush 99.5's DJ Rosalyn...

Ep 24 So Singaporean!

What makes us feel uniquely Singaporean? From hawker food to Singlish, our kiasu quirks to our diversity, do we embrace them without reservation? Hear from rapper ShiGGa Shay, comedian Fakkah Fuzz, makan guru KF Seetoh, poet Gwee Li Sui and Lush 99.5's DJ Rosalyn...

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Genrescurrent affairs
Seasons1
Suitable For All Ages