Saturday Mornings

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s International News Review, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Senior Advisor, Charlie Brown, joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen to go deep into one of the world’s most dangerous geopolitical flashpoints: the Strait of Hormuz. Brown explains why the latest US–Iran deal is wobbling, why Trump’s retreat on Hormuz tolls signals deeper strategic uncertainty, and how Iran continues to leverage the world’s most critical oil chokepoint to pressure global markets. Also why he believes this is just part of a global war on shipping and how seafarers and Asia at large are all suffering the fallout in this "new normal".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🌍MoneyFM 89.3’s Home Brew segment, Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen speaks with HomeMatch Co-founder Mervin Foo about a problem that's tormenting many Singaporeans... bad building and renovation contractors and the ensuing nightmares. From disappearing contractors to unfinished homes and ballooning delays, renovation disputes have surged — with CASE reporting 1,300 complaints in 2021, nearly S$2 million in losses last year, and 97% involving non‑accredited firms. Foo believes the industry’s trust problem is systemic and solvable. HomeMatch is Singapore’s first renovation‑matching platform built like a “dating app,” pairing homeowners with interior designers based not just on budget and style, but communication habits, personality, lifestyle, and family needs. And the game‑changer: a S$1 million HomeMatch Protection Fund, contributed by renovation firms and HomeMatch itself, covering up to S$150,000 if a contractor collapses, disappears, or abandons a project. No escrow fees. No insurance add‑ons. Mervin explains why traditional accreditation schemes aren’t enough, why scams keep happening, and how compatibility‑based matching reduces disputes before they begin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🌍MoneyFM 89.3’s Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen talks with Brotzeit Managing Director Carsten Kjeldmann about Brotzeit's 20th anniversary and the leadership lessons behind one of Singapore’s most enduring F&B brands. Carsten’s journey spans 30 years across Europe and Asia, from restaurants and resorts to senior hospitality leadership. For two decades in Singapore, he’s balanced German culinary heritage with local tastes, building Brotzeit into a household name. We explore the new 20th Anniversary Menu, available until 26 August, and how Brotzeit continues evolving while staying true to its roots. Carsten shares insights on talent development, operational discipline, and why hands‑on leadership still matters in a fast‑changing F&B landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s Wide Angle conversation, Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen explores a global travel shift: Airbnb’s original promise is breaking down. Once the darling of travellers seeking authenticity, value, and human connection, Airbnb now faces rising complaints, higher prices, stricter rules, and a trust gap that’s widening worldwide. Dr Natt Srinara from EHL Hospitality Business School, explains how Airbnb’s early magic (real homes, real hosts, real hospitality) has eroded. What used to be cheaper than hotels is now often more expensive. Cleaning fees, checkout chores, and inconsistent standards have frustrated travellers. And the platform’s shift toward professional operators has diluted the “live like a local” experience.  Srinara breaks down what travellers really want now, why hotels are regaining ground, and how hospitality must evolve to restore trust and value.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MoneyFM 89.3’s Future Earth Segment with Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and Thien Kwee Eng, CEO of Sentosa Development Corporation look at the just-unveiled Greater Sentosa Master Plan. One of most ambitious transformations in island history, it's a bold, island‑wide reinvention that will redefine how Singaporeans and tourists play, relax, and connect for decades to come. Greater Sentosa integrates Sentosa and Brani into an expanded island playground and sanctuary.  It will include the new Imbiah Canopy, Imbiah Lookout Walk, and Sensorium, alongside nature‑based attractions, heritage trails, and next‑generation experiences. In the interview we discuss key elements:  • Reimagined beaches built for climate resilience • Sustainability innovations that make the island cooler and keep the green spaces • A new islet‑hopping experience across Siloso, Palawan, and Tanjong  • SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ and the Waterfront Lifestyle Development • A new People Mover System and transport hub   Kwee Eng explains how Sentosa will balance a doubling of tourism in coming years with deep local meaning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MoneyFM 89.3’s Singapore Home Brew and Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen celebrates the return of What’s Your Story Slam, Singapore’s longest‑running live storytelling show. Founder Anna Ong joins us in the studio ahead of the 7th‑anniversary event on 17 July at Filmhouse, Golden Mile Tower. What’s Your Story Slam is a community. Each storyteller gets five minutes to share a real, vulnerable, unscripted slice of life. Anna personally vets and coaches every performer, shaping narratives that are honest, funny, heart breaking, and deeply human.  Today, WYSH helps corporate leaders, creatives, and everyday Singaporeans build confidence, presence, and storytelling mastery. The anniversary edition features top storytellers, a new venue, and conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. Expect improv, laughter, surprises, and the kind of emotional truth that only live storytelling can deliver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MoneyFM 89.3’s Diplomatic Dispatches and Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen welcomes Dr Bettina Fanghänel, Germany’s Ambassador to Singapore, to explore this  strong and future‑focused bilateral relationships in Asia. Singapore and Germany mark 60 years of diplomatic ties, anchored by shared values: rule of law, multilalteralism, innovation, and export‑driven economic strength. Both countries serve as gateways to their respective regions, making the partnership strategically vital. Ambassador Fanghänel brings nearly two decades of diplomatic experience, including senior roles in the German Foreign Office, the Federal Chancellery, and a posting in Beijing. She shares insights on: • Germany–Singapore defence cooperation • Joint innovation in AI, and advanced manufacturing  • The growing role of German companies in Singapore’s economy • Cultural and educational exchanges shaping the next generation • How both nations navigate geopolitical uncertainty while strengthening ties We also explore what she personally loves about living here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🌍On MoneyFM 89.3’s International News Review, Ethan Wu, Asia business & finance editor at The Economist joins Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen to unpack a week where geopolitics, markets, and social tensions collided across continents. We begin with the collapsed Iran ceasefire, which sent oil prices climbing as US–Iran negotiations faltered yet again. With supply disruption fears rising, Ethan explains what this means for global inflation, energy markets, and Asia’s economic outlook. Then we turn to The Economist’s explosive new cover story: Andrey Melnichenko, Russia’s biggest industrialist and fertilizer magnate, warning that Russia faces a looming domestic disaster. Ethan breaks down why his critique matters — and what it signals about Russia’s internal fractures. Next: SK Hynix, the Korean chip giant riding the AI boom, is exploring a US listing. It’s a move that could reshape global semiconductor competition and accelerate Korea’s rise as an AI hardware superpower. And finally — a troubling social trend in South Korea: a surge in stalking cases that has sparked national debate about safety, policing, and gender norms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The Wide Angle, we explore the state of the United States at its 250th birthday — not through punditry, but through the lens of Steven Herman, veteran journalist, former VOA bureau chief and co‑host syndicated radio host Bill Bernardoni of the new national radio program America at 250: Due Diligence. Steven explains why he and his team launched a show carried on 50 radio stations across the US, from conservative talk networks to liberal public radio which is rare in America’s polarized media landscape. Their mission: restore constitutional literacy and civil debate in a country where many voters, including seniors, have forgotten the basics of separation of powers. We dive into the show’s first four episodes: • What government owes its people • Whether America needs an Article V convention • The battle over federal vs. state power • And the 230‑year fight over the Second Amendment Steven shares insights from historians, former lawmakers, constitutional scholars and combat veterans that is revealing how America’s deepest arguments echo across generations. A thoughtful, timely conversation about civility, citizenship and the future of the American experiment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On MoneyFM 89.3’s Home Brew Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen sits down with Singapore legend Jeremy Monteiro to unpack Singapore’s jazz surge. Pianist, composer, educator, and one of the architects of Singapore’s modern jazz ecosystem, Jeremy explains how two decades of institutional support have transformed the scene. Esplanade’s Jazz in July (now in its 19th year), the Mosaic Jazz Fellows, and the Jazz Association Singapore have built a talent pipeline producing internationally placed musicians from Sean Hong Wei (Dizzy Gillespie Band) to Maya Raisha (Queens College) and drummer Yap Ting Wei (Tribeca Jazz Camp). We explore the rise of three‑generation ensembles, the shift toward straight‑ahead jazz vocabulary, and why young Singaporean musicians are now sounding authentically “New York” before adding multicultural flavours like erhu, tabla or Chinese drums. Jeremy also breaks down the economics of the streaming era, the reality of hybrid careers, and why Singapore’s venue landscape is stronger than cities three times our size with a new Esplanade jazz club opening later this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.