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Reset with Lynlee
Hosted by MONEY FM 89.3 · EN
Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.
Every weekday, Lynlee Foo speaks with the people behind the biggest stories in business, technology and society to help you understand not just what's happening—but why it matters and what's coming next.
From AI and consumer behaviour to leadership, geopolitics and the economy, Reset cuts through the headlines with intelligent, engaging conversations that help you make sense of a rapidly changing world.
Featuring Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, each episode offers practical insights, fresh perspectives and meaningful conversations with experts, business leaders and decision-makers.
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Viewpoint: School bomb threats - How much precaution is enough?
Yesterday00:23:37Tap to summarizeWhen a school receives a bomb threat, those responsible for keeping students safe have to act before they know whether the danger is real. How do they decide what level of response is proportionate? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with Associate Professor Razwana Begum, Head of the Graduate Programme in Global Security and Strategy at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, about how threats are assessed, why an evacuation does not necessarily mean a threat is considered credible, and how schools can prepare for security incidents without creating unnecessary fear or complacency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is It Just Me? : Why is this song on repeat in my head?
Yesterday00:10:43Tap to summarizeEver had a song pop into your head and then refuse to leave? Why do some tunes become earworms while others don't — and why can a single hook or chorus keep playing on repeat? On Is It Just Me?, Lynlee Foo and producer Alexandra Parada find out what makes a song stick with Dr Tim Byron, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Wollongong. They look at the role of repetition, listening habits and musical familiarity, and some surprisingly unusual ways to get an unwanted earworm out of your head.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Viewpoint: Rethinking screen time - "Ask your teenager"
4d ago00:14:41Tap to summarizeHow much social media is too much for a teenager? James Breeze argues that the number of hours only tells part of the story. On Viewpoint, the CEO of Research Network and co-author of a 2025 Nanyang Technological University report on young people’s social media use joins Lynlee Foo to discuss what parents should be looking at beyond time spent, why platform design can make it difficult to stop scrolling, and why understanding what teens are actually doing online matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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AI & Me: Can AI be a real companion?
4d ago00:09:24Tap to summarizeAI is becoming more human-like, and for some, it’s becoming more than just a tool. As China tightens rules around AI companion apps, Lynlee Foo explores a bigger question: can AI ever be a real companion or is there a line between technology and human connection that we shouldn’t cross?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Viewpoint: What AI is changing in us
1w ago00:22:04Tap to summarizeA National Day banner mistake sparked headlines, but it also raised a deeper question: as AI becomes part of everyday life, how is it changing us? On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo and her guest Usha Chandradas, Adjunct Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University and Consultant at international law firm Withers KhattarWong LLP, explore why the conversation isn't just about the technology itself, but about our habits of thinking, learning and exercising judgement in an AI-powered world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Reset Special: The conversations about motherhood we don't often have
1w ago00:18:43Tap to summarizeMotherhood is often discussed through the lens of childcare, schools and work-life balance. But what about the emotional realities? On this special episode of Reset, Lynlee Foo speaks with The Straits Times transport correspondent and The Mother Load host Vanessa Chelvan about guilt, identity, the mental load, and why these conversations deserve to be heard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Industry Insight: When AI starts shopping
1w ago00:17:59Tap to summarizeAI is changing more than the way consumers shop—it could soon change the way retailers compete. As AI becomes part of product discovery and purchasing, what happens when businesses have to appeal not just to people, but to AI agents acting on their behalf? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Ben Wong, Country Manager for Singapore and Hong Kong at global fintech business platform Adyen, about how AI is reshaping commerce, why retailers need to rethink their data strategy, and what it takes to stay competitive in the next era of retail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Industry Insight: Marketing in the age of attention
2w ago00:25:42Tap to summarizePropertyGuru's The Moving Out Show drew more than 3.3 million organic views as a viral nine-part Gen Z microdrama on TikTok and Instagram. Many viewers only realised at the end that it was a marketing campaign. Was it simply a clever campaign, or does it reflect a bigger shift in how brands earn attention? On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks with Professor Amitava Chattopadhyay, Professor of Marketing at INSEAD, about why storytelling matters, how consumer behaviour is reshaping marketing, and why the fundamentals of building a strong brand haven't changed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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AI & Me: Till AI do us part?
2w ago00:05:27Tap to summarizeA groom delivers heartfelt wedding vows but there's a twist. They weren't written by him. They were written by AI. As AI-generated National Day banners spark debate, Lynlee Foo explores a bigger question: should we let AI create our most meaningful moments?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Viewpoint: Are autonomous vehicles finally ready for everyday Singapore?
2w ago00:18:08Tap to summarizeGrab is taking another step towards driverless transport with an on-demand autonomous vehicle service in Punggol. But is Singapore ready? On Viewpoint, host Lynlee Foo and transport economist Walter Theseira, at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, discuss the economics behind autonomous vehicles, why commercial viability matters as much as technology, and how AVs could change the way we move around the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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