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Podcast: Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and ChuaĀ TianĀ Tian
Episode: Whatās Trending: Barbie's bold new look, a maximalist BTO & an app to prove that you're not dead for S$1.50
Description: On Whatās Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada dive into the trending stories of today from a viral Chinese app that asks āAre You Dead?ā to a wildly expressive toy-filled BTO flat and Mattelās first-ever autistic Barbie. We explore why millions are paying for a daily āIām aliveā check-in amid growing loneliness, how a Singapore coupleās maximalist home is sparking debate over self-expression versus overstimulation, and whether an autistic Barbie represents meaningful inclusion or clever marketing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.