The weather’s been hot lately, but our studio got even hotter this week when veteran journalist and political commentator Bertha Henson dropped by with a delivery of flaming hot takes on the state of journalism in Singapore, Pritam Singh’s trial, our new PM, and the Oxley Road saga. But lest we bury the lede (journalism reference), we spoke with her about her new ebook, When Mama Fell, a manual on navigating elderly healthcare in Singapore, told through her experience of helping her mother through a difficult episode.
(00:00) Folklory
(01:18) Intro
(04:53) The Cost of Good Journalism
(09:57) Challenges in Modern Journalism
(13:21) Impact of Journalism Education
(25:39) Public Discourse and Transparency
(28:43) Public Awareness and Communication
(30:36) Media's Role and Responsibility
(32:09) Challenges in the Media Industry"
(44:27) Personal Reflection and Caregiving
(45:24) Publishing Experience and Approach
(57:39) Fair Distribution in Healthcare
(01:00:44) Public Transport System Changes
(01:08:54) Character in Politics
(01:17:33) Views on Younger Generation
(01:23:24) Bertha's e-Book 'When Mama Fell'
(01:25:32) One Shiok Thing
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