Political Prude: The Podcast

15 minutes to get to know SDA candidate Chia Yun Kai, who will be contesting in Pasir Ris-Changi GRC.

This episode, we’re unpacking the Singapore Democratic Alliance’s (SDA) big dreams for Singapore: reviving trust in politics, bringing diverse voices to Parliament, and ensuring the average Singaporean isn’t left behind. We’re joined today by Chairman Mr Desmond Lim as well as former Most Valuable Party (MVP) candidate Chia Yun Kai, who has since joined the SDA as a candidate. This episode is part of our GE2025 special, spotlighting various political parties.

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Chapters:

00:00 Start of Episode

01:03 Introducing the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA)

01:44 What is the SDA? Formation and Coalition

02:36 Chia Yun Kai: From MVP to SDA

03:53 SDA's Core Values & Mr. Chiam See Tong's Legacy

05:27 SDA vs. Other Alliances: Focus on Action

05:58 Why the Colour Green? Announcing a Change to Navy Blue

07:22 Chia Yun Kai On Reaching Out To Other Parties

08:13 SDA's Target Voters: Inclusivity

09:08 SDA Values: Service Before Self & People First

10:35 Key Issues & Campaign Slogan

11:18 Policy Focus: Human Resources & Affordable Housing

12:29 Contesting in Pasir Ris-Changi

13:05 The SDA Team & Proposed Programs

17:05 SDA’s Message to Young Voters

19:25 On Facing PAP Heavyweights

21:03 Stance on the Party Whip: People Over Party

22:22 Election Sentiments

22:56 Community Work & Sincerity Over Branding

24:05 Debating the Importance of Branding

26:26 Chiam See Tong School of Thought

27:39 Addressing Mr. Desmond Lim’s Eloquence Concerns

30:08 Is Voting Opposition a Risk?

31:01 Addressing Concerns of Voting for Someone New

33:18 What SDA Brings to Parliament

34:50 Why Should Young Voters Consider the SDA?

35:42 Closing Remarks

36:18 End of Episode

15 minutes to get to know PAP candidate Marshall Lim, who will be contesting in Hougang SMC.

This episode, we're getting to know the PAR, People's Alliance for Reform. PAR's leader, Mr. Lim Tean, joins us this episode to share about the alliance.

This episode is part of our GE2025 special, spotlighting various political parties.

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Chapters:

00:00 Start of Episode

01:14 Introducing the People's Alliance for Reform (PAR) & Mr. Lim Tean

01:43 Welcoming Mr. Lim Tean

02:08 What is the People's Alliance for Reform (PAR)?

05:32 Benefits of an Alliance vs. Building a Single Party Brand

06:46 Are Two-Party Systems Outdated? Proportional Representation

10:15 How PAR Differentiates Itself from Other Opposition Parties

12:17 Effects of Migration

16:49 National Service for New Citizens

18:29 Who Does PAR Resonate With?

20:21 Rising HDB Prices

23:22 PAR's Key Policy Proposals for GE2025

24:48 TFR and Tackling Singapore's Low Fertility Rate

29:25 Cutting Political Salaries & Abolishing Mayors

37:41 Who Are PAR's Candidates?

38:48 PAR: Slogan, Online Presence, Media Critique

40:23 PAR’s Election Rally Plans

41:23 Candidates to Watch from PAR

43:18 Singapore’s Gains with PAR in Parliament

46:21 Lim Tean Clarifies Controversy Over Non-Singaporean Girl on National Day Banner

49:00 Final Pitch: Why Young Voters Should Support PAR

51:09 Wrapping Up & Thank You

51:26 Closing Remarks

51:58 End of Episode

15 minutes to get to know independent candidate Darryl Lo, who will be contesting in Mountbatten SMC.

15 minutes to get to know PAP candidate Goh Hanyan, who will be contesting in Nee Soon GRC.

It's time to get to know the People's Power Party (PPP) this episode. Party representatives Goh Meng Seng and Derrick Sim join us this episode to share about the party and its values, and its manifesto, which is anchored by two pillars: governance and population.

This episode is part of our GE2025 special, spotlighting various political parties.

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Chapters:

00:00 Start of Episode

01:40 Welcoming Guests: Goh Meng Seng & Derek Sim

02:14 Introducing PPP: The Torch of Truth

03:29 How PPP Differs: Focus on Population & Governance

08:55 PPP’s Core Values

12:03 "Make Singapore Home Again" Manifesto

15:06 Retirement Concerns

18:29 Housing Affordability Concerns

21:23 Vaccine Mandate Concerns

25:17 Pro-Family Policies: Population & Citizenship

28:45  Pro-Family Policies: Reducing Costs

30:10  Pro-Family Policies: Supporting Families

33:28 Critique on the BTO System

35:53 PPP Stance on LGBTQ

42:17 Prioritising Proceation

46:31 Fielding Diverse Candidates & Importance of Governance

52:31 Addressing Voter Hesitation

54:42 Stance on Three-Cornered Fights & Democratic Principles

56:45 Why Young Voters Should Consider PPP

58:38 Closing Remarks

59:21 End of Episode

15 minutes to get to know independent candidate Jeremy Tan, who will be contesting in Mountbatten SMC.

In this party-centric episode of our GE2025 Special, Mr. Steve Chia from the Singapore People’s Party (SPP) joins us to introduce the party to our community. He also unpacks SPP’s plans to fight for Singapore's future, including their proposals to support young families, make public transport work for people over profit, and ensure every voice counts in Singapore’s future.

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If you're interested in partnerships, have general enquiries, or want to launch a podcast, reach out to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠!

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Joel Lim – ⁠@limxjoel⁠

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Chapters:

00:00 Start of Episode

01:54 About the SPP and What It Stands For

02:41 How the SPP Differs from Other Political Parties in Singapore

03:39 Electoral Strategy: Targeting the Undecided Voter

05:44 Core Values, Key Concerns & Accountability Focus

07:07 Chiam See Tong's Legacy & Balancing with Current Appeal

08:56 Key Manifesto Proposals: Economy, Fertility & Housing

13:24 Party Slogan Explained: "It Is Time"

13:57 SPP Candidates: Ground Representation vs. The Elite Argument

14:51 What Do SPP Candidates Bring To the Table?

18:08 SPP's Approach: Listening, Experience & Engagement

20:01 SPP’s GE2025 Strategy

20:57 Key Issues SPP is Focusing On

22:32 Engaging Voters: Rallies and Youth Appeal

23:30 SPP Candidates Voters Should Look Out For

24:29 Constituency Strategy: Potong Pasir & Bishan-Toa Payoh Significance

28:31 Where to Find Information on SPP

28:53 SPP in Parliament: Past Contributions & Vision for Multi-Party Democracy

30:22 Addressing Voter "Risk" Concerns & Defining Success

31:46 What Would Singapore Stand to Gain if SPP is Elected?

33:48 What Does Success Look Like to SPP?

34:18 Final Pitch to Young Voters

35:39 Closing Remarks

36:15 End of Episode

15 minutes to get to know the PAP's Hamid Razak, who will be contesting in West Coast-Jurong West GRC.