Listen "#583 ft. Bertha Henson - Singapore Healthcare is Too Complex; Journalism Has Fallen Off the Cliff and Drowned"
Episode Synopsis
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 ThingFind Bertha here! Read her Ebook “When Mama Fell” - www.whenmamafell.com Order the physical book - Link to order Website - berthahenson.com FacebookFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comOur New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the monster cult leader from Singapore, Comrade Bala…Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on AppleFind us here!Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbutOne Shiok ThingTinariwen - the Saharan rock bandOB Markers: My Straits Times Story by Cheong Yip SengStephen Merchant and Martin Freeman break down The Office Christmas special, 20 years laterMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairThe Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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