
Lokal Politics
Every week, policy wonks and news junkies Vanan and Dan dissect and debate the latest happenings in Singapore and beyond.
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Podcasting since 2021 • 39 episodes
Lokal Politics
Latest Episodes
EP39. Always Doing What’s Right for Singaporeans - Minister K Shanmugam
Dan and Vanan sit down with Minister K Shanmugam to talk tariffs, financial markets losing trillions, and how Singapore can thrive in such muddy waters.Plus, how to keep making long term plans when there's more political contestation and...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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41:35

GE2025 Day 1: Drama and Disappointments On Nomination Day
It’s a Majulah Presents crossover! Singapore Confidential co-host Benjamin Chiang joins forces with Vanan on this special General Elections series of Majulah Presents Lokal Politics. Dive into the highlights from Nomination Day whe...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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18:14

EP37. Underdogs In An Opposition Ward?
What’s the purpose of a PAP team in an opposition stronghold like Aljunied GRC? In this episode of Lokal Politics, Vanan grills Faisal and Dan (surprise!), who are part of the newly-unveiled PAP team going up against the Worker’s Party fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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16:05

EP36. Tariffs, Middle fingers, and Deepfakes. GE2025 is heating up!
Are manipulated videos swaying opinions ahead of GE2025? Should volunteers be protected, or are they fair game? Join Dan and Vanan in this episode of Lokal Politics as they discuss the controversy surrounding the Marine Parad...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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49:34

EP35. Can You Joke About Politics in Singapore?
How do you find humour in politics? And how can a comedian walk the thin line between humour and being cancelled? Dan and Vanan sit down with comedian Rishi Budhrani to unpack the power of political humor. From navigating censorship...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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57:03
