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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 the PAP70 event and explore whether the party can continue to maintain its influence in a rapidly changing political landscape. 

Plus, don’t miss the fun Q&A session where they answer listener questions about coalition governments and more!

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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 Politics as they delve into Singapore's geopolitical advantages and the significance of events like APEC and the G20 Summit. Don't miss this insightful discussion on trade, diplomacy, and the interplay of local and global politics!

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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 Podcast 🚨 episode of Lokal Politics as they dive deep into this monumental election, unpacking its implications for the U.S. and on the international stage.

(00:00) Teaser
(00:09) Intro
(00:42) Where in the world are Dan and Vanan now?
(02:14) Donald Trump is President-Elect once again!
(03:45) Donald Trump comes in with more power than any other president?
(06:41) Lessons for other political parties from the U.S. election
(13:11) How Americans reacted to the campaigns
(15:15) Both parties said this would be a game changing election
(16:14) The Future of Political Information
(18:12) The U.S. checks and balance system
(20:48) The Democrat  party’s relationship with Arab Americans
(22:42) What does Trump’s America look like?
(24:05) Impact of U.S. elections in Asean countries
(25:15) Donald Trump's Unpredictability


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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. Plus updates on Pritam Singh's ongoing trial and its implications for Workers’ Party morale, along with key insights into the upcoming U.S. elections.

Singapore government’s response to the Guardian regarding Lee Hsien Yang:

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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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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, and why is it criminalized in Singapore? And why are UK and US politicians entangled in scandals for accepting gifts? 

Join Vanan and Dan on another exciting episode of Lokal Politics!

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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 court judgment, and what this means as a precedent for the future. 

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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 Singapore Teachers' Union, on life as a unionist.

A deep dive into the role of unions in Singapore, on a  very special episode of Lokal Politics!

CHAPTERS
(00:00) Teaser 
(00:12) Intro 
(03:56) The goal of unions is long-term job security.
(06:57) We've had strikes before! 
(17:10) The industrial peace we have can't be taken for granted.
(24:21) How do we organize the unorganized? No other country has done this for Platform Workers.
(39:45) We make the conscious choice to keep the relationship with the PAP. 
(35:02) How Unions negotiate behind closed doors.
(41:46) Difficult to build relationships if leaders change every 3 - 4 years.
(48:39) There's a lot more dialogue now.
(51:28) Break
(54:09) I didn't know unionists were elected!

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🔥 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 in Singapore.

Discover the fascinating evolution of hawker culture — and uncover the surprising ways politics and policies have shaped the way we eat! 🍜🇸🇬 Let's dig in!

Check out his book: https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/13849?srsltid=AfmBOooob5O9EWYCKLBOIkH6rTzF2KP_h0V2kCTs3_DfpHA2KvIn6aX4#t=aboutBook

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🎙️ 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 of parental leave, and find out if the Hainanese curry rice catered at the event really hit the spot! 🇸🇬🍛


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