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This episode, we're getting to know the PAR, People's Alliance for Reform. PAR's leader, Mr. Lim Tean, joins us this episode to share about the alliance.
This episode is part of our GE2025 special, spotlighting various political parties.
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Chapters:
00:00 Start of Episode
01:14 Introducing the People's Alliance for Reform (PAR) & Mr. Lim Tean
01:43 Welcoming Mr. Lim Tean
02:08 What is the People's Alliance for Reform (PAR)?
05:32 Benefits of an Alliance vs. Building a Single Party Brand
06:46 Are Two-Party Systems Outdated? Proportional Representation
10:15 How PAR Differentiates Itself from Other Opposition Parties
12:17 Effects of Migration
16:49 National Service for New Citizens
18:29 Who Does PAR Resonate With?
20:21 Rising HDB Prices
23:22 PAR's Key Policy Proposals for GE2025
24:48 TFR and Tackling Singapore's Low Fertility Rate
29:25 Cutting Political Salaries & Abolishing Mayors
37:41 Who Are PAR's Candidates?
38:48 PAR: Slogan, Online Presence, Media Critique
40:23 PAR’s Election Rally Plans
41:23 Candidates to Watch from PAR
43:18 Singapore’s Gains with PAR in Parliament
46:21 Lim Tean Clarifies Controversy Over Non-Singaporean Girl on National Day Banner
49:00 Final Pitch: Why Young Voters Should Support PAR
51:09 Wrapping Up & Thank You
51:26 Closing Remarks
51:58 End of Episode
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It's time to get to know the People's Power Party (PPP) this episode. Party representatives Goh Meng Seng and Derrick Sim join us this episode to share about the party and its values, and its manifesto, which is anchored by two pillars: governance and population.
This episode is part of our GE2025 special, spotlighting various political parties.
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Chapters:
00:00 Start of Episode
01:40 Welcoming Guests: Goh Meng Seng & Derek Sim
02:14 Introducing PPP: The Torch of Truth
03:29 How PPP Differs: Focus on Population & Governance
08:55 PPP’s Core Values
12:03 "Make Singapore Home Again" Manifesto
15:06 Retirement Concerns
18:29 Housing Affordability Concerns
21:23 Vaccine Mandate Concerns
25:17 Pro-Family Policies: Population & Citizenship
28:45 Pro-Family Policies: Reducing Costs
30:10 Pro-Family Policies: Supporting Families
33:28 Critique on the BTO System
35:53 PPP Stance on LGBTQ
42:17 Prioritising Proceation
46:31 Fielding Diverse Candidates & Importance of Governance
52:31 Addressing Voter Hesitation
54:42 Stance on Three-Cornered Fights & Democratic Principles
56:45 Why Young Voters Should Consider PPP
58:38 Closing Remarks
59:21 End of Episode
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In this party-centric episode of our GE2025 Special, Mr. Steve Chia from the Singapore People’s Party (SPP) joins us to introduce the party to our community. He also unpacks SPP’s plans to fight for Singapore's future, including their proposals to support young families, make public transport work for people over profit, and ensure every voice counts in Singapore’s future.
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Chapters:
00:00 Start of Episode
01:54 About the SPP and What It Stands For
02:41 How the SPP Differs from Other Political Parties in Singapore
03:39 Electoral Strategy: Targeting the Undecided Voter
05:44 Core Values, Key Concerns & Accountability Focus
07:07 Chiam See Tong's Legacy & Balancing with Current Appeal
08:56 Key Manifesto Proposals: Economy, Fertility & Housing
13:24 Party Slogan Explained: "It Is Time"
13:57 SPP Candidates: Ground Representation vs. The Elite Argument
14:51 What Do SPP Candidates Bring To the Table?
18:08 SPP's Approach: Listening, Experience & Engagement
20:01 SPP’s GE2025 Strategy
20:57 Key Issues SPP is Focusing On
22:32 Engaging Voters: Rallies and Youth Appeal
23:30 SPP Candidates Voters Should Look Out For
24:29 Constituency Strategy: Potong Pasir & Bishan-Toa Payoh Significance
28:31 Where to Find Information on SPP
28:53 SPP in Parliament: Past Contributions & Vision for Multi-Party Democracy
30:22 Addressing Voter "Risk" Concerns & Defining Success
31:46 What Would Singapore Stand to Gain if SPP is Elected?
33:48 What Does Success Look Like to SPP?
34:18 Final Pitch to Young Voters
35:39 Closing Remarks
36:15 End of Episode
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Who is the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP), and what sets them apart this GE2025? In this episode of our GE2025 special, we sit down with SDP Chairman and infectious diseases expert Dr. Paul Tambyah to unpack the party’s identity, vision, and strategy. From healthcare to housing and education, we explore the SDP’s core beliefs, its evolution since 1980, and how it positions itself within Singapore’s political landscape.
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Chapters:
00:00 Start of Episode
02:35 Welcoming Dr. Paul Tambyah
03:32 About the SDP and What It Stands For
05:37 The Left and Right of Politics
06:37 The SDP’s Values
08:51 How the SDP Differs from Other Political Parties in Singapore
11:34 Reevaluating Who to Vote for in GE2025
14:37 Defining ‘Parachuting’ in Singapore Politics
15:47 Qualities the SDP Looks for When Fielding Candidates
17:02 Key Issues the SDP Will Focus on If Elected to Parliament
18:20 The SDP’s Northern Strategy
20:50 On Announcing Where the SDP Intends to Contest in GE2025
22:37 Key Messages for Young Voters
25:24 The SDP’s Strategy for GE2025
27:12 Why Young Voters Should Attend Election Rallies
28:47 What to Expect from an Election Rally
30:30 Understanding the SDP’s Manifesto
35:06 Reaching Out to Young Voters: The SDP’s Approach
36:22 Addressing the "Mad Man" Perception of Chee Soon Juan
38:07 Why Paul Tambyah Chose to Join Politics Through the SDP
40:48 Being in the Public Eye and Facing Public Scrutiny
45:41 The Future of the SDP: Target Demographics
47:27 What Success Looks Like for the SDP in GE2025
48:29 How Having the SDP in Government Could Benefit Singaporeans
49:28 Why Young Voters Should Vote for the SDP
51:58 Closing Remarks
52:53 End of Episode
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Look, the truth is that many of our peers find politics boring. So we thought, why not reframe learning about politics through a lens that, well, excites?
We love a good tarot card reading, so this episode takes a unique detour from our usual format, and we have tarot reader Elaine Mok (Tarot on the Moon) joining us to explore what possibilities lie ahead. More importantly, this episode is meant to be a little refresher of what the major parties have faced and are facing entering this election season.
We're using tarot as a tool to discuss potential challenges, opportunities, and the general ~vibe surrounding the key players in the upcoming election. Think of it as a different kind of sense-making exercise, a new way to engage with politics.
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In the final episode of our crash course to get us prepared for GE2025, we're learning about Singapore's political landscape. It might sound like a huge undertaking, but hey, if we can be so familiar with all the Great Houses of the Game of Thrones universe, Singapore politics won't be all that complicated.
Joining us is Dr. Elvin Ong, an Asst Professor at NUS teaching political science who also specialises in Southeast Asian politics.
We will trace the key developments in Singapore's party history, map out the current political landscape, and discuss the functions expected of different parties.
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Chapters:
00:00 Start of Episode
02:53 How Did Party Politics Start?
05:54 The Political Parties of Singapore
09:36 Left Wing vs Right Wing in Singapore
13:06 Dynamics of the Ruling & Opposition Party
15:22 What is Horsetrading in General Elections?
19:49 Why is it Harder to Compete in GRCs?
24:51 The Goal of an Opposition Party
27:27 How DoeChecks & Balances Work?
30:22 Tabling A Motion
32:10 One Thing to Get Ready This General Elections
33:52 Opposing Power: Building Opposition Alliances in Electoral Autocracies
34:47 Closing Remarks
35:32 End of Episode
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Think of yourself as a HR manager. Before you can even award someone a job, you need to first understand what the job even entails. Similarly, when casting our votes this GE, we are essentially giving someone a job.
In the second episode of our GE2025 Special, it's another crash course where we break down the fundamentals: What is Parliament, really? What does a Member of Parliament (MP) actually do? And how do we, as voters assess if someone is fit for the role?
Joining us for this episode is Dr. Rebecca Grace Tan, a Political Science lecturer at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Her topics of expertise centres on contemporary Singapore politics, particularly focusing on the interplay between migration, citizenship, multiculturalism, and national identity. Before receiving her PhD in Politics from the University of Bristol in 2021, Dr. Tan also received her MA in Law, Development & Globalisation from the School of Oriental and African Studies, and a BSocSci (Hons) in Political Science from the National University of Singapore.
If you’ve ever felt a little lost about how our system works or what you should be looking for in a candidate, this one’s for you.
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Chapters:
00:00 Start of Episode
00:07 Episode Overview
00:29 Guest Introduction
00:42 Parliament, Government & Cabinet: What’s the Difference?
03:36 How Singapore’s Parliamentary Democracy Works
05:15 Ministers vs Members of Parliament
06:59 What are MPs?
07:26 What are NCMPs?
08:08 What are NMPs?
09:24 Criticisms of the NCMP Scheme
13:17 What Happens in a Typical Parliament Sitting?
17:53 What is the Party Whip?
23:04 Opposition’s Role in Holding the Government Accountable
27:09 How to Assess an Incumbent MP
28:19 Evaluating MP Performance
29:40 Why Representation Can Be More Than Just Policy Outcomes
33:04 Assessing MPs Beyond Parliament
33:26 One Thing to Get Ready
35:28 Closing Remark
36:02 End of Episode
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It's time to enter your informed voter era.
We're kicking off our GE2025 Special series with a power-packed episode featuring a panel of political analysts and academics: Dr. Felix Tan, Dr. Gillian Koh, Dr. Mustafa Izzuddin and Dr. Elvin Ong.
We tackle the practical questions many voters face: Where do we even start? How do we think about our vote? What do we prioritise in our decision-making process?
We specially designed this episode to offer a spectrum of viewpoints to empower our community, the young adult voters, to develop informed approaches to casting our ballots.
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Chapters:
00:00 Start of Episode
00:07 Episode Overview & Guest Introductions
01:35 Where to Begin? Practical First Steps
05:22 Why is Our Vote Important?
06:31 Can One Vote Make a Difference?
07:29 What Happens If You Don't Vote?
08:32 Key Considerations Before Voting
11:00 Beyond Promises: Judging Candidate Conviction
14:00 What Does Being ‘Informed’ Mean?
17:19 How to Decide What Matters Most to You
24:04 Weighing It All Up: Balancing Voting Factors
26:08 How to Critically Assess Election Manifestos
27:14 Party vs. Candidate: Navigating Voting Complexities
29:04 Debunking Myths About Voting
30:10 One Simple Thing to Get Ready for GE2025
32:26 Closing Remarks
33:28 End of Episode
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What happens when the world throws you a crisis — or three — and you’re one of the people in charge of keeping the ship steady? In this episode, we sit down with Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong to unpack how Singapore responds to global turbulence, from pandemics to the most recent Geopolitical news.
DPM Gan co-chaired Singapore’s Multi-Ministry Taskforce during the COVID-19 pandemic — a defining period that tested not just our public health system, but our entire governance model. We dig into what it was like behind the scenes during those critical months: how decisions were made, what trade-offs had to be balanced, and what leadership under pressure really looks like.
But we don’t stop at COVID-19. We zoom out to the big picture — how does Singapore govern in an increasingly unstable world? This conversation explores how Singapore’s crisis management DNA is evolving — and why the choices our leaders make today will shape our place in the world tomorrow.
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Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gankimyong/
PMO: https://www.pmo.gov.sg/The-Cabinet/Mr-GAN-Kim-Yong
Chapters:
00:00 Opening
03:13 Welcoming DPM Gan Kim Yong
04:01 How Singapore Leaders Handle Crises
06:43 Learning from SARS
08:19 The Multi-Ministry Task Force "War Room"
09:59 Framework for Decision-Making
11:28 Biggest Challenges: Lack of Information & Communication
13:42 New Challenge: Navigating Social Media & Misinformation
16:19 Making Decisions with Trade-offs
20:16 COVID Response: Looking Back at What Went Right
24:17 COVID Response: Looking Back at What Could Be Better
26:12 Convincing the Private Sector to Work with the Government
27:58 Experience Working Under Four Prime Ministers
34:32 Personal Leadership Style
38:16 Listening to Two Sides During Crises
41:22 Managing Differences Within the Team
43:47 International Playing Field During COVID
46:30 Risk Assessment During Crises
50:28 Key Lessons Learned: Expect the Unexpected
53:10 Can AI Aid In Crisis Response in the Future?
55:41 How to Approach Crisis Preparedness?
58:37 Are the Next Leaders Ready to Handle Any Crisis?
01:00:36 Gan Kim Yong Takeaways as a Leader
01:04:21 End of Episode
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How does a small country like Singapore navigate its international relations at home and abroad? When global conflicts erupt, does a diverse country like Singapore have a say? To give us a broader perspective of what really goes into these decisions, we’re speaking with our very own Minister for Law and Home Affairs, K. Shamugam. Previously serving as Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister Shanmugam was instrumental in shaping Singapore’s foreign policies, engaging with global counterparts to address regional and international issues.
To enlighten us more about Singapore’s Geopolitical relations, we discussed the inner workings of Singapore’s political stance on global topics, the trade-offs being made, and how the government approaches various public sentiments at home. What is the significance of our voice as citizens? Well, Minister Shanmugam extends his candid thoughts on what it means to engage responsibly in a complex geopolitical climate.
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Minister K. Shanmugam
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kshanmugam_/
PMO: https://www.pmo.gov.sg/The-Cabinet/Mr-K-Shanmugam
Chapters:
00:00 Opening
02:35 Welcoming Minister K. Shanmugam
03:25 The Current Geopolitical Climate & Why It Matters
05:19 Historical Context: The Post-WWII World Order
09:10 Examining The Shift In US Administration And The Potential Impacts
13:35 How Does Singapore Navigate Survival in Geopolitics
18:01 Clarifying Singapore's Stance On International Issues
22:33 Addressing The Risks Of Taking A Stand
24:41 The Principles Behind Diplomatic Relations
27:34 Online Discourse And Youth Expression
33:10 Managing Domestic Sentiments
34:07 Foreign Interference and Singapore’s Countermeasures
38:30 Why Foreign Policy Can Be Misunderstood
41:51 Final Takeaway: Navigating An Uncertain World
43:17 End of Episode
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In this episode, we explore a fundamental question: How do problems in Singapore evolve into policy?
Minister of State Sun Xueling joins us this episode to take us behind the scenes of policymaking in Singapore. From identifying complex challenges to formulating responses and adapting strategies over time, this episode charts the journey of policymaking, from big-picture thinking to real-world case studies. But it’s not just about the processes and frameworks. We also delve into her headspace as a policymaker, exploring her personal approach to leadership and decision-making, and how she balances trade-offs in a system that demands both speed and sensitivity.
This episode is designed to give listeners a fresh perspective on how Singapore works, offering a rare peek into the mindset of a policymaker and the human considerations behind national strategies.
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Chapters:(00:00) Opening
(01:46) Welcoming Ms. Sun Xueling
(05:20) Where Does Policymaking Begin?
(08:22) How Does the Government Identify Urgent Needs?
(10:33) How Are Urgent vs. Long-Term Issues Addressed?
(19:29) Who Is Involved in Policymaking?
(22:15) Key Metrics to Assess Policy Effectivity
(30:00) Balancing Policy Implementation and Inclusivity
(35:32) Channels for Policy Feedback
(37:45) How Feedback Drives Changes or Policy Implementation
(44:18) How Are Policies Effectively Operationalised?
(49:46) Criteria of Legislating Policies
(52:42) How Policymaking Evolved Over the Years
(56:17) Key Principle that Guides Sun Xueling's Decision-Making
(56:50) Closing
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Singapore has a new British High Commissioner – but what exactly does the High Commissioner do? Sitting in the hot seat this episode is His Excellency Nik Mehta, who has taken over the role in July 2024. He has had a distinguished diplomatic career, including roles such as Political Counsellor in Malaysia, Deputy Ambassador at the British Embassy in South Korea, and Co-Champion for Race in the UK’s National Security Community. Among his notable achievements is his role in orchestrating the iconic meeting between Blackpink and the King.
In our conversation, we’ll explore how Singapore is navigating its colonial legacy today and the evolving discourse around colonialism. We’ll also delve into the role of the British High Commission and Mr. Mehta’s approach to his position. And, given the British High Commission’s links to the royals, we’ll see if he can share any behind-the-scenes stories about the British Royal Family.
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Chapter Markers:(00:00) Opening(02:33) Welcoming Nik Mehta(02:40) Working with Blackpink to Tackle Climate Change(08:15) What a British High Commissioner Does(11:50) How UK-SG Partnerships Benefit Singaporeans(13:43) Transitioning from One Government to Another(16:01) British Soft Power Today(17:35) The Concept of Soft Power(20:15) Becoming the British High Commissioner(24:00) Rubbing Shoulders with the Royals(25:59) Planning the Royal Family's Itinerary(28:33) Stories from Past Royal Visits to Singapore(31:19) Managing Media Speculation(34:31) Navigating Singapore’s Colonial History(41:33) Upcoming UK-Singapore Initiatives(43:00) Leveraging Celebrity Platforms for Greater Reach(47:29) Unexpected Career Turns and Diplomatic Challenges(52:10) Importance of Diversity Advocacy(55:19) Lessons from 20 Years of Diplomatic Experience(56:34) Nik’s Closing Words(57:59) Closing
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In a youth survey conducted recently, the rising cost of living is a significant issue for many young people in Singapore, with more than eight in 10 youths identifying it as a major concern. How should we understand and manage the rising cost of living, and what measures are Singapore taking?
Earlier this year, the annual Budget was announced by Minister for Finance (and now Prime Minister) Lawrence Wong. Does Budget 2024 address the pressures of the rising cost of living? How can it help? What is the Budget, beyond the vouchers and cash payouts that we get excited about?
We delve into these topics and more with esteemed economist Selena Ling, the Chief Economist and Head of Global Markets Research & Strategy at OCBC. Known for her insightful articles on policies and the economy, she offers logical, practical, and honest commentary.
For more information on Budget 2024, visit go.gov.sg/budget-2024-4.
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Zodapop by ZYRUP Media – @zodapopsgChapter Markers:(00:00) Opening(02:31) Welcoming Selena Ling(02:46) Discussion on the Rising Cost Of Living(04:57) Measures in Budget 2024(11:17) Delaying Life Milestones(17:44) Optimism in a High-Cost Environment(22:02) What the Annual Budget Is(25:49) The Budgeting Process(30:26) Youth Participation In Budget Discussions(33:23) Selena’s Take on Budget 2024(37:43) Finance Tips for Young Adults(40:36) Selena Ling’s Final Words(42:26) Closing
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