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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Episodes
38 episodes
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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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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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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Episode 35
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57:03
034. Is Dan Joining Politics? Plus A Budget Breakdown!
Navigating change, a life-changing lunch, and the future of this podcast.Join Dan and Vanan as they address the real reason why Lokal Politics has been on a break and the impact of the Budget 2025. Plus, a deep dive into Pritam Singh’s ...
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Episode 34
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35:15
EP33. The PAP at 70: Can the Ruling Party Stay Relevant?
What’s next for the People’s Action Party? Can they continue to win over Singaporeans in an evolving political landscape, or is it time for change?Join Dan and Vanan in this episode of Lokal Politics as they discuss ...
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38:33
EP32. Singapore has to keep fighting for a seat at the table, or die!
How does tiny Singapore keep getting a seat at the table in global meetings? And how do we keep pushing for free trade when barriers are rising all over the world? Join Vanan and Dan in this episode of Lokal Pol...
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Episode 32
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43:16
EP31. Reactions to Donald Trump’s Electoral Win
What strategic missteps of the Democratic party lead to Trump’s victory? How did unexpected voter engagement shift the election? And how will a second Trump term impact global politics?Join Vanan and Dan in this gripping 🚨 Emergency Pod...
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Episode 31
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29:42
EP30. Lee Hsien Yang: Persecution or Privilege?
Is Lee Hsien Yang Too Privileged For Political Asylum? Are his claims of persecution genuine? And what message does this send?Join Vanan and Dan in this week’s episode of Lokal Politics as they dive into the ongoing Lee Hsien Yang saga....
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Episode 30
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31:44
EP29. Reactions to the Pritam Singh Trial. Emergency Podcast Alert!
It’s another big political story in Singapore this week with the start of Pritam Singh’s court case. Join Vanan and Dan in this gripping 🚨 Emergency Podcast 🚨 episode of Lokal Politics as they unpack the latest developments!
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Episode 29
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22:23
EP28. Why does Keir Starmer need box tickets, and how are US politicians so good at picking stocks?
It’s a deep dive into political scandals and gift giving for public servants, here on Lokal Politics! With former Minister S. Iswaran reporting for jail, Dan and Vanan revisit the facts of the case.What is Section 165 of the Penal Code, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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36:31
EP27. Reactions to S. Iswaran's sentence. Emergency Podcast Alert!
Former Minister S. Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months jail! How did the judge come to this decision? And what is next for S. Iswaran? Join Vanan and Dan on an 🚨 Emergency Podcast 🚨 Episode of Lokal Politics as they digest the c...
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Episode 27
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14:36
EP26: Can the NTUC and PAP Relationship Endure? With Mike Thiruman
Do unions in Singapore really fight for workers' rights? Should they be independent? What is the relationship really like between the NTUC and the PAP? Join Vanan and Dan, as they grill Mike Thiruman, General Secretary of the Singa...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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58:45
EP25: Hawker Culture with Ryan Kueh
🔥 From colonial police chasing illegal hawkers, to UNESCO Heritage status, dive into Singapore's hawker history!In this episode, Vanan and Daniel chat with Ryan Kueh, the author of "From Streets to Stalls", a history of Hawker Culture i...
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Episode 25
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55:19
EP24: The Inside Scoop on the NDR! How tasty was that Hainanese Curry?
🎙️ Dive into this week's Lokal Politics, as Dan and Vanan debate unemployment insurance, and whether it truly prevents joblessness. Plus, Dan was at the National Day Rally! We break down the NDR crowd’s reaction to 10 extra weeks o...
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Episode 24
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40:24
EP23: Electoral Boundaries in Singapore: Fair or Foul?
🔥 HOW FAIR ARE OUR ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES, REALLY? 🔥Vanan and Dan have spent some sleepless nights reading every report from the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee. And they've also battled sleepiness watching all two hou...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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46:11
EP22: Mayhem in the Middle East
The lads are back with a (not so) new show. The Lokal Dispatch is now Lokal Politics by Maju Lah Media. In the first episode back, Dan and Vanan examine how the current escalating crisis in the Middle East has important public poli...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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38:14
EP 21: Lawrence Wong is the chosen one: PAP 4G Leader
This week the lads are back to discuss PAP's succession plan, and the potential 'Prime Ministership' of Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. Dan and Vanan discuss how he became the chosen 4G successor, what works for and against him and if Singapore...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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40:57
EP20: Liar Liar
Vanan got married! And so we thought the best way to celebrate was to get some public policy practitioners who flew in for the wedding to discuss the value of Trust in democracy. This week we are joined by groomsmen Mark, Toby and Oliver! ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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30:05
EP 19: Interview With Ukraine's Ambassador to Singapore Kateryna Zelenko
The lads welcome Ukraine's ambassador to Singapore, Kateryna Zelenko onto the pod. Madam Ambassador gave her insights on the question that is on everyone's mind - "Why is this war happening?". She also touched on what her country's interests ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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33:32
EP18: We Interview MP Louis Ng
With the budget debate coming up this week, the lads wanted to talk to someone actually taking part in it. This week, Dan and Vanan talk to legendary Singapore activist-turned-politician Louis Ng. Aside from his budget speech, the lads discuss ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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40:36
EP17: Raeesah-Gate Pt 2 - Reacting to the COP Report
Dan and Vanan are back for emergency use of the podcast to quickly react and reflect on the committee of privileges final report on Raeesah Khan's lie before the report goes for debate in parliament next week. Things take a tangent when the lad...
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Episode 17
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18:14
EP16: The INFLATION epi$ode - what i$ it? Why i$ it? How i$ it.
A Chinese New Year treat: The lads discuss the current state of Money in the year of the Tiger. Also, Dan and Vanan try to understand how MAS (Singapore's central bank) tries to fight inflation, and how pulling policy levers in this fight may d...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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22:59
EP15: #ParliMates - New Divorce Rules and Building a Green Economy
Happy New Year Everyone! The lads are back for the new year and the first instalment of their new monthly segment #ParliMates (name not fixed) - where they each cover a topic that resonated during the previous parliamentary session. This week D...
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36:01
EP14: XMAS SPECIAL - Dan and Vanan's Top Stories of 2021
It is the most wonderful time of the year! This week, Dan and Vanan wrap up 2021 by revisiting some of the biggest political and policy stories of the year. The lad's also look ahead to 2022 and each predict a significant trend bound to capture...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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37:35
