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We continue our side-by-side comparison of the manifestos, by taking a closer look at what each coalition has to offer when it comes to the environment. First, we hear about the actual pledges, and how they differ from one another. And then later - what environmental priorities should the next government be focused on?

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We continue our side-by-side comparison of the manifestos, by taking a closer look at what each coalition has to offer when it comes to the environment. First, we hear about the actual pledges, and how they differ from one another. And then later - what environmental priorities should the next government be focused on?

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We look at the various coalition manifestos and how they plan to address transport and urban policies, especially in light of the LRT shutdown. First, we speak to an analyst who’s done the manifesto comparisons. And then later - how do public transportation kerfuffles affect us all?

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Ismail Sabri has said that the EC can postpone GE15 in the event that there are major floods. So how would you feel if GE15 got postponed, because of the bad weather that we all knew was coming? We look at the reactions and commentary from listeners.

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All the major parties have failed to hit the target of fielding 30% female candidates. We first look into what's behind this failure. Then, we speak to a female candidate about her experiences, and to get her take on this.

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With the candidates announced, and campaigning in full swing - we take a look at the major battles, hot seats and big names that will be contesting in GE15. To start, we look back on reactions to nomination day, and what the main takeaways are now that we officially know who will be running in each constituency. Then we ask you, the listener, what you're looking out for in the lead-up to polling day.

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Closing off our week of Existential Questions (and one day ahead of Nomination Day), we're looking at whether it's better to have more or fewer candidates - is having a smorgasbord of choice a good thing, or is it a liability? We explore.

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Undi Rosak was born out of a few things: a growing frustration with our politics, the feeling of not having an option, the desire to have a voice of protest be heard. But it's not without controversy: proponents argue that it's a valid way to engage with a lack of options, and still exercise their democratic right, but critics say it's not the right way forward. And in this upcoming GE, there's an emerging group of voters who simply do not see the point in voting, and just want to sit it all out. We explore both perspectives, and look at each side of the equation.

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Running for elections requires a different skillset compared to governing and policymaking, and yet we often expect one person to be able to do both. In this episode of Existential Questions, we look at whether we should change that expectation, but also ask: which is more important in the long run?

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It's a question for the ages - are political parties actually the pathways to forge real change, or are they just ways for politicians to seek and consolidate power, and keep others in check? In this episode of Existential Questions, we try to unpack that.

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