With cost-of-living concerns topping the list for many Singaporeans this election season, we dive into the economic debates shaping the political landscape. Joining us is Dr. Walter Theseira, Associate Professor at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, to break down the real impact of rising expenses — from everyday goods to housing and transport.

We explore whether direct cash transfers or a Goods and Services Tax (GST) reduction is more effective in easing the financial strain on households. Plus, we unpack how global economic instability — from trade tensions to inflationary pressures — may affect Singapore’s economic trajectory and voter sentiment.

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Ang Mo Kio GRC is gearing up for a high-stakes three-cornered fight in the upcoming GE2025.

With multiple opposition parties vying for the same ground, the dynamics of this three-way contest could change the electoral landscape. 

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 As Singapore gears up for its first General Election under Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the stakes are higher than ever—not just politically, but digitally. With the rise of generative AI and deepfakes, the manipulation of political narratives has become easier, faster, and disturbingly more believable.

Jennifer Cheng, Director of Cybersecurity Strategy for APJ at Proofpoint, joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how AI is transforming the disinformation landscape, what it means for Singapore’s democratic process, and how individuals and institutions can guard against this new wave of digital deception.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced by: Dan Koh
Edited by: Chua Meng Choon

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As GE2025 heats up, online reactions are telling a story of their own.

This episode dives into the buzz around the Workers’ Party’s apology for not contesting Marine Parade–Braddell Heights, Heng Swee Keat’s quiet departure from politics, and Joseph Schooling’s unexpected appearance with Edwin Tong at East Coast GRC. We also unpack the viral wave of politicians breaking into song—are these attempts at relatability resonating with the public, or missing the mark entirely? 

Helping us make sense of it all is Joel Lim, host of The Political Prude, who brings sharp insight into how Singaporeans are reading between the lines—and the lyrics—this election season.

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Walkovers, retirements and four-corner fights—GE 2025's nomination day delivered its own fair share of surprises. 

We break down the key headlines, campaign messages, and contrasting visions as Singapore enters one of its most contested elections yet — from the PAP’s call for stability to the Workers’ Party’s push for checks, equity, and representation.

To help unpack the narratives and implications, we’re joined by Dr. Reuben Ng, Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, and Dr. Walid Abdullah, Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University.

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The battle for Singapore’s next Parliament is now officially underway. Nominations have closed across the nine nomination centres today. Prospective candidates have made their bids for 97 seats across 33 constituencies.

Now, this will also be the start of a nine-day campaigning period for candidates - dominated by the rising cost of living, housing needs, jobs, and a growing demand for healthcare amid an ageing population.

Big names, surprise moves, and hot contests? On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh dives into the latest movements from Nomination Day with Associate Professor Eugene Tan from the Singapore Management University, School of Law.

Presented by: Nadiah Koh

Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh ([email protected]), Alexandra Parada and Nazirul Asrar

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In 2020, the PAP’s national vote share fell to 61.24% - its lowest since 2011, and a sharp drop from the SG50 high of 69.9%.

It was a sign of shifting ground - a rising appetite for political diversity, close fights in traditional strongholds, and growing momentum for the opposition.

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Nomination Day 2025 has set the stage for one of the most closely watched General Elections in recent memory. Who has thrown their hat in the ring? Where are the multi-cornered fights? And what are the last-minute surprise moves?

On The Afternoon Update, Nicholas Fang, Managing Director of strategic communications firm Black Dot and former NMP joins Lynlee Foo to unpack the biggest headlines from Nomination Day 2025.

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It’s Nomination Day — a key milestone in the lead-up to Polling Day on May 3rd, and we’re keeping a close eye on how the final pieces of the election puzzle are falling into place.

We’ve seen some early signals of the lineups - though some parties like the Workers’ Party have kept their cards close; raising speculation about where the key heavyweights are going to go, and the possible contests and key constituencies to watch.

Dr Chong Ja Ian, Associate Professor from the Department of Political Science at National University of Singapore, helps us make sense of what surprises we can expect today, and what lies ahead in the campaign trail.

 

Produced and Presented by: Audrey Siek 

Edited by: Chua Meng Choon

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Campaigning is already in full swing for GE2025! Polling Day is set for May 3rd, and as much as this election will play out on the ground, it’s also happening, in a big way, online.

We’re looking at what’s being called a “phy-gital” election — where physical and digital campaigning are coming together like never before. But with this comes both opportunities and risks.

Joel Lim, Host of “The Political Prude”  podcast, talks about the changing social media landscape, the online strategies of our political parties, and what trends to look out for this year.

 

Produced & Presented by: Audrey Siek

Edited by: Chua Meng Choon

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