Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek – Details, episodes & analysis

The US Presidential Election will be decided just days ahead of the world's most important climate negotiations at COP29.

Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump have divergent views on major foreign policy issues, including climate change, immigration, and the Russia-Ukraine war.

But be it a Harris or Trump presidency, there is no doubt that the new president will face a host of foreign policy challenges.

On part two of a special two-part edition of Morning Shot, focusing on the US Presidential Election, Kal Raustiala, Promise Institute Distinguished Professor of Comparative and International Law at UCLA Law School and Director of the UCLA Ronald W. Burkle Center for International Relations shares his insights on how the outcome of the US Presidential Election will shape how the United States tackles global issues in the coming four years.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
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As compact living spaces and white flats, an open housing concept, trend across Singapore’s residential landscape, opportunities arise for creative and sustainable design solutions tailored to urban lifestyles.

A Japanese home brand LIXIL is at the forefront, bringing adaptable, efficient innovations to the region.

Here, LIXIL’s Global Design Centre lead in Asia delves into the transformative power of personalised, sustainable designs that shape not only the look but also the cost and environmental footprint of modern homes.

Here's the conversation with Antoine Besseyre des Horts,  Leader for LIXIL Global Design in Asia.

Presented by Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

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Today's quiz is all about audio branding; when our minds can instantly identify certain sounds of iconic brands.

Many big companies use audio or sonic branding as part of modern marketing - usually in the form of short sounds or jingles and their logo would pop up along with it.

Audrey puts Ryan to the test to see how many iconic brands he can identify. Play along!

Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang

Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek 

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With less than a month to go in the race to the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in a neck-to-neck final sprint. 

Just recently, we witnessed an even-tempered and policy-focused vice-presidential debate - with few political body blows between their running mates, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz.

With polling averages showing all seven battleground states nearly tied, what else must the candidates do to capture the much-needed vote share to emerge victorious?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Suzanne Chod, Professor of Political Science at North Central College shares her insights.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar 
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Doug Mills, Haiyun Jiang, Jenn Ackerman & Kenny Holston /The New York Times

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Have you ever thought about how often you mindlessly scroll through social media on a daily basis, and what kind of content makes you take a pause to watch, read or even engage? 

In a world that’s exploding with content, what exactly differentiates you from other content creators?

On this episode of Morning Shot, we decipher all that with SPH Media’s Head of Content Marketing & Lifestyle Media, Phin Wong - who had recently bagged several prestigious wins, including getting named as Content Leader of the Year at the International Drum Awards.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek

Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

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Hou Wey Fook, CIO, DBS Bank discusses how investors should reposition for a year of lower rates, as well as how to tap on the emerging trends of "quiet luxury" and "next generation infrastructure".

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We couldn’t believe the amazing story of survival out of the Alaska Airlines fiasco last week. Yes, no one was hurt; but a passenger’s iPhone was found fully functional after it flew off the Boeing 737 Max 9 and fell 4700m onto the street below. 

There have been many tales of smartphones making it through some harrowing stuff – including one that was at the bottom of a lake for 6 months.

Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about some expert tips on how you can try to maximise your phone’s chances of survival.

Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar

Produced and edited by Audrey Siek

Music/sound credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

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Local or an overseas university? 

This question often pops up when students receive their A levels or IB results yearly.

What should parents look at when they consider the option of sending their children abroad? 

In this Breakfast Special, we discuss with Emma Chen, Marketing Manager, IDP Education Singapore & Elaine Koh, Recruitment Coordinator (Asia), of the University of Sydney, on the benefits of studying abroad and unveil exciting details about the largest education fair in Singapore in January (2024). 

Presented by Ryan Huang

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

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Ken Wong, Client Portfolio Manager at Eastspring Investments to discuss how 2024 is set to be a year of transitions for investors to navigate. As the world looks to potential interest rate cuts down the line, Eastspring believes that some of the global economy’s earlier resilience will give way, as the full effect of restrictive monetary policy kicks in.

Presented by: Ryan Huang

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Being pelted with eggs and fish and paraded through the streets, abstaining from using the bathroom for three days, and having feet whipped with fish and canes.

No, these aren't just random acts of bravery or (some might say) foolishness. 

Yes, they are quirky wedding traditions around the globe that continue to be upheld. 

Emaad, Audrey and Ryan share their thoughts on these strange customs welcoming couples into the realm of married life.

Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang 

Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar

Music/sound credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

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