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#729 ft. Ex-NMP: We Shouldn’t Run for Elections! The Problem with The Scheme | Anthea Ong
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Nominated MP and social changemaker Anthea Ong discusses the NMP scheme - what it was meant to be, why it’s misunderstood, and how it can evo...
#728: Shanmugam vs Pritam in Parliament & Fullerton Pulls Out of “Friends of Israel” Gala
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Things got fiery in Parliament as Minister Shanmugam urged opposition parties to “clearly and immediately” reject identity politics - what followe...
#727: Less Than 1/3 of Bus Captains are S’poreans & Thousands Sign Pickleball Petition
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During a recent doorstop interview, Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow mentioned that less than one third of bus captains are Singaporeans, and ho...
#726: Ng Chee Meng Asks For “Empathy” After Income Insurance Rebuked & Shanmugam Praises Trump
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NTUC chief Ng Chee Meng says empathy must play a bigger role, after Income Insurance was publicly rebuked by the SG courts for its “wholly unreasona...
#725 ft. National Coach of SG Football - What’s Broken & Why There’s Hope for the Lions
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin Lee, the interim head coach of the Singapore men’s national football team, shares his journey from giving up on playing professionally at 15 t...
#724: Is the F1 Singapore Grand Prix Good for SG & JB Drivers Slam LTA Restrictions
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has Singapore’s glittering F1 night been worth the multi-million dollar investment? We explore whether the economic returns have matched the hype. E...
#723: “No More Work” From Home for NUS Staff & Man Tries to Hit Monkey at the Zoo
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NUS has rolled out a five-day mandatory return-to-office policy for all staff starting 1 Oct 2025, but a number of staff are unhappy. Elsewhere, a vir...
#722: SG Population Hits Record 6.11m & Students to Get Central Kitchen Meals at 13 Schools
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore’s population has reached a record 6.11 million, largely driven by growth in the non-resident workforce, sparking renewed debates about spa...
#721 ft. Kf Seetoh - Millionaire Hawkers & the Best Way to Save Hawker Culture
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kf Seetoh, founder of Makansutra and Singapore’s most outspoken hawker culture advocate, joins us to talk about the past, present and future of hawk...
#720: MP Says Now is the Best Time to Raise a Family in SG & Local “Cake Picnic” Event Slammed
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MP Cassandra Lee sparked a firestorm by claiming that now is “the best time in Singapore to start & raise a family”. Elsewhere, an event organ...
#719: Backlash for Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow’s MRT Comments & AI Course for Civil Servants
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rishi Budhrani joins us to discuss comments made by Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow in Parliament about Singapore’s MRT system, which is unde...
#718 ft. Chai Hong - How BTO Flats Affect SG Filmmakers & Making SG’s First Sci-Fi Comedy Movie
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker Cheng Chai Hong joins us to discuss his latest movie “We Can Save The World!!!”, and the power of storytelling in shaping how we see soc...
#717: Agoda’s Layoff Terms Sparks Outrage & Kway Chap Stall Refuses to Sell 3rd Bowl of Kway
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Agoda recently laid off 50 staff in SG and triggered backlash when they alleged threatened to remove severance packages from employees who reported an...
#716 ft. Goh Hanyan - Unpacking Recent Hawker Controversies & How We Can Save the Culture
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Goh Hanyan answers questions relating to Socially-Conscious Enterprise Hawker Centres (SEHCs), which have been in the news lately. She draws from her ...
#715: Foreign Freelancers Banned in SG & SAF Bulk Order Scam Hits Small Businesses
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡 👉 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘣 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩...
#714: 14-Year Old Radicalised by Extremist and Incel Views & Gen Z’s Sober Party Trend
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore reported its first case of self-radicalisation involving a 14-year-old boy influenced by a mix of incel, far-right, far-left and ISIS ideolo...
#713 ft. Janadas Devan - The Absurdity of a Singaporean Identity and the Fragility of Cohesion
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Janadas Devan, Chairman of the Singapore International Foundation’s (SIF) Board of Governors, reflects on Singapore’s 60-year journey from unexpec...
#712: Tharman’s "We First" Speech Opens Parliament & Couple Stranded on Pulau Ubin over $5 Fare
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore’s 15th Parliament opened with President Tharman’s call for a “we first” mindset, Speaker Seah warning MPs not to treat Parliament li...
#711: Cost of Living Tops GE2025 Concerns & TikToker Sparks IKEA Halal Food Debate
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The IPS post-election survey after GE2025 reveals cost of living as the top voter concern, with PAP and WP credibility scores converging and younger v...
#710: Stephanie Tan on Choosing PSP over PAP, Being Labelled a “Homemaker” & Making PSLE Optional
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Tan, CEC member of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), sits down with us to discuss her journey from lawyer to civil servant to homemaker an...
#709: Edwin Tong Slams US Comedian’s Censorship Claims & Italian Swimmers Caught for Shoplifting
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US comedian Sammy Obeid claimed his Singapore show was cancelled due to censorship over the Gaza crisis, but IMDA says it was because of a late licenc...
#708: U17 Footballer Dropped For Choosing Exams & Jack Neo’s AI LKY Video Deemed “Respectful”
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A viral online post by local celeb Norfasarie about her son’s omission from the U17 national team, after prioritising N-level studies over a trainin...
#707: Platform Workers Press Ng Chee Meng & Safra’s Wild Plan to Go Beyond a Social Club
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Platform workers met NTUC chief Ng Chee Meng to raise frustrations over unclear fares, illegal foreign riders, and the future of gig work. At the same...
#706 ft. Pritam Singh - Why SG’s Leader of Opposition Won’t Be PM & Dealing with Govt Scrutiny
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh joins us after GE2025 to talk candidly about the Workers’ Party’s results, the challenges of opposition poli...
#705 ft. Dr Ang Swee Chai - Risking Her Life in Gaza as a Christian Surgeon for Palestinians
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ang Swee Chai recounts her arrest & interrogation in Singapore linked to her husband Francis’s escape, her decision to sp...
#704: Living with HIV - Stigmas, Rejections & Why HIV is No Longer a Death Sentence
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calvin Tan was diagnosed HIV-positive at a time when the illness carried heavy stigma in Singapore. He shares the shock of his diagnosis, the rejectio...
#703: Breaking Down PM Wong’s National Day Rally & Sengkang Bullies Suspended for Death Threats
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PM Wong’s National Day Rally 2025 drew mixed reactions, with analysts noting its measured tone and opposition parties issuing their responses. We al...
#702 ft. Dr. Christine Yau - The Vision Problem You Can’t Escape & What You Can Do!
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Christine Yau – Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology at the International Eye Cataract Retina Centre – explain...
#701: KF Seetoh vs Ong Ye Kung Over Hawker Rules & SBS Transit Apologises for Train Breakdown
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KF Seetoh accuses Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre of unfair rules and extra charges for stallholders. Ong Ye Kung responds, disputing the claims and clar...
#700: PM Wong vs Pritam on National Day Message & Wake Up SG Founder to Be Called to the Bar
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
National Day messages from PM Lawrence Wong and Workers’ Party Chief Pritam Singh highlight differing aspects on nation-building. We unpack their co...
#699: Trial To Extend Liquor Licenses to 4am & Muslim Passenger Served Pork on SIA
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore will trial extended liquor hours till 4AM for nightlife spots in Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Upper Circular Road as part of a plan to revital...
#698 ft. Sandra Riley Tang - Her Viral Video Against HDB & Why She Quit Music After Coldplay
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sandra Riley Tang joins us to talk about her unforgettable performance with Coldplay in Singapore, her departure from The Sam Willows, and her passion...
#697: SG60 Food Fair Vendors Slam Poor Sales & Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans Ad Called Out
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A viral video over the weekend showed food vendors at the SG60 Bayfront food fair worried about suffering major losses of up to $10,000. But is it the...
#696: Backlash Over Mandarin-Taught Uni Courses in SG & Khairy vs PAP Over Pritam’s Podcast
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore’s top universities are introducing Mandarin-taught modules as interest from Chinese students grows, sparking debate about inclusivity, mes...
#695 ft. Jinx Yeo - Politically Incorrect Jokes, Beating Stage Fright & Surviving as a Comedian
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jinx Yeo opens up about what it’s really like being a stand-up comic in Singapore. He shares how his journey started 14 years ago, the impact of his...
#694: Sinkhole at Tanjong Katong Swallows Car & SMRT Gets Reduced Fine for 2024 Train Disruption
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A car fell into a sinkhole along Tanjong Katong Road, prompting a nationwide safety review of sewer works by PUB. Elsewhere, LTA reduced SMRT’s $3 m...
#693: The Controversial Death of Jane Lee & Petition Against Relocation of Geylang East Library
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tragic death of Jane Lee, owner of Sumo Salad, has sparked nationwide debate about Singapore’s Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA). We break dow...
#692 ft. Prof. Donald Low - The COE Problem, SM Lee vs Jamus Lim & The Rental Crisis in SG
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Low, Professor of Practice at the HKUST Institute for Public Policy, is back to unpack the recent debate around COEs involving SM Lee Hsien Loo...
#691: Kpod Vapes to be Listed as Illegal Drug & Astronomer CEO Resigns After Coldplay Controversy
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung announced that MOH is working with MOH to list etomidate as an illegal drug after one-third of vapes seized were found...
#690 ft. Sonny Liew - Controversy Through Comics, Being World-Class & Creating Satire on Lee Kuan Yew
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your art pokes too close to the truth? In this episode, Sonny Liew, Eisner-winning cartoonist of The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, ...
#689 ft. Prof. Walid - Why Every SG Politician Should Want to be PM & His New Book on Palestine
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Singapore ready for more open political discourse - or are we still too scared to "cross the line"? We sit down with Associate Professor Walid Abdu...
#688 ft. Fadzri Rashid – Why He Moved to Malaysia, How KL is Better Than SG & Why He Changed His Name
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore comedian Fadzri Rashid opens up about moving to Malaysia, why artists feel the need to leave Singapore to grow, and how chasing authenticity...
#687: Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to SG Gets Grilled & SG Uni Students Stressed by Finance Clubs
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to Singapore, Dr. Anjani Sinha, struggled at his Senate hearing, prompting questions about his credentials, timing...
#686: 6 Golf Courses to Be Closed in SG & Over 160 Anti-Nuisance Offences on Public Transport
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Six golf courses across Singapore will not have their leases renewed, with two sites to be converted into a new public course - sparking backlash from...
#685: Tan Cheng Bock & Hazel Poa Step Down from PSP & Naked Couple Caught in Sengkang Car Park
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tan Cheng Bock and Hazel Poa have stepped down from the Progress Singapore Party’s top leadership, triggering a “renewal plan” ahead of GE2025. ...
#684: PAP Slams Pritam For Interview on M’sian Podcast & Chan Chun Sing’s Idea for NS Live Firing
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PAP called out Pritam Singh for remarks he made on a Malaysian podcast, accusing him of crossing a line by airing political views overseas. WP fired b...
#683: Cyclists Face Possible Jail Time & Certis Cisco Reverses Sick Leave Policy After Backlash
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From July 1, 2025, cyclists in Singapore may face fines or jail time for riding on pedestrian-only paths - but is this fair, especially with minimal e...
#682 ft. Ho Kwon Ping: Hypocrisy of Corporate America, How REITs are Hurting Singapore & the Danger of Mediocrity
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Group, and certified “bad-ass grandpa”, returns to YLB for a critical discussion on the cha...
#681: Pritam Singh Doesn’t Want to be PM & Thailand Reverses Cannabis Ban
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pritam Singh appeared on Keluar Sekejap, top Malaysian political podcast, and said he doesn’t want to be Prime Minister. We unpack what that means a...
#680: NTUC Income Shareholders Demand Answers at AGM & Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tempers flared at NTUC Income AGM on 24th June, with frustrated shareholders demanding answers about the failed Allianz deal after losing out on a big...
#679: NTU’s Crackdown on Students Using AI & Why Home-Based Food Businesses Are Sparking F&B Drama
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NTU penalised 3 students for allegedly misusing AI tools - despite guidelines allowing them with restrictions. Meanwhile, Singapore’s home-based foo...
#678: Backlash for Jeffrey Siow’s COE Comments & Petition for Restaurants to Offer Free Water
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow defended the COE system, saying it “is not broken” and that defended allocating COEs to private-hire vehicl...
#677: What People Get Wrong About Architecture & Building an Iconic S’pore Hotel
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Szue Hann, an Architect & Sustainability expert about the process of turning a vision into an actual skyscraper, as well as his experie...
#676: Chee Hong Tat Prioritises Immigrant Integration & New Video Reveals Truth Behind Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minister Chee Hong Tat says integrating new immigrants is now a priority for Chinese community leaders, alongside a new leadership pipeline. Meanwhile...
#675: Shocking Closure of Jetstar Asia Sparks Concerns & Wala Wala Bar At Holland Village to Shut Down
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jetstar Asia will cease operations on July 31, affecting over 500 employees and disrupting flights for thousands of travellers. Retrenchment efforts a...
#674: Anxious SG Harvard Students Offered Local Uni Spots & the Regent of Johor to Swap Land with S’pore
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over 150 students admitted to Harvard, including Singaporeans, are stuck in limbo after Trump tries to restrict the enrolment of international student...
#673: Outrage at $52,000 rent for HDB Clinic & Gan Siow Huang’s Handshake Blunder
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The winning rental bid for a HDB Clinic in Tampines of $52k/ month sparked outrage and responses from both Minister Ong Ye Kung & Ho Ching, the wi...
#672: The Truth Behind the Deepest Tunnel in SG & What People Get Wrong About Engineering
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Geoshua Tan, Vice President (Civil & Infrastructure Engineering) at CPG Consultants about what it actually means to build Singapore - f...
#671: Outrage at Halimah’s Post on Gaza & Uniqlo Accused of Copying Local Brands
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former President Halimah Yacob’s post on Facebook about the horrors in Gaza triggered response from an online socio-political commentator, which the...
#670: PM Wong Issues ‘Rules of Prudence’ & Chee Soon Juan’s Hawker Blunder
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PM Lawrence Wong’s first “Rules of Prudence” lays out expectations for PAP MPs, but how does it compare to PM Lee’s 2020 version? Plus: Chee S...
#669: RDU to Form “Shadow Government” & People’s Park Complex Turns Red & White
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Opposition party RDU says it wants to move away from being a “check and balance”, and wants to focus on forming a shadow government. But what does...
#668: Fake “Piyush Gupta” Post Spirals Into Blackmail & Queue Chaos Halts Food Giveaway
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A viral LinkedIn post falsely claimed a chance encounter with ex-DBS CEO Piyush Gupta. Then came blackmail claims and charity name-drops. Plus: a free...
#667: PM Wong Unveils “Strongest” Cabinet Line-Up & Yale-NUS Dumps 9,000 Books
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PM Lawrence Wong’s first Cabinet reshuffle is here—and while it includes new faces, many Singaporeans are asking whether it signals real change or...
#666 ft. Jeremy Tan on His Viral GE2025 Rally, Bitcoin Branding & Joining Other Parties
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Tan, the independent candidate who contested Mountbatten SMC in GE2025 and earned a historic 36% vote breaks down what it’s really like runni...
SDP Targets NTUC & SG Sweats Over 25°C Aircon Campaign | #YLB 665
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SDP is wasting no time. Just two weeks after GE2025, they launched a petition to reform elections, unveiled a new social co-op to rival NTUC, and intr...
Why Mixing Media & Politics is DANGEROUS (ft. Sudhir Vadaketh) | #YLB 664
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sudhir Vadaketh joins us to unpack the GE2025 aftermath, the SDP controversies and and how WP pulled away from the opposition pack. We dive into the m...
#663 - Ho Ching Defends Ministers in Su Haijin Saga & HDB Residents Revolt over Purple Paint
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Su Haijin dinner saga continues to escalate as Ministers Ong Ye Kung & Chee Hong Tat lawyer up over online accusations, businessman Sam Goi ta...
#662 ft. Prof. Cherian George - PAP’s Insecurities, SG’s Media Decline & Life After GE2025
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cherian George, Professor of Media & Politics, author, and ex-Straits Times political journalist, joins us to unpack the state of Singapore’s me...
#661 - Ng Chee Meng’s Response to Controversies & Woman's Matchmaking Refund Drama
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Days after GE2025, a dinner photo featuring Ng Chee Meng, Su Haijin (a convicted money launderer), and billionaire Sam Goi surfaced online - raising e...
#660 - Dissecting the Surprises, Shocks & Upsets of the GE2025 Results
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We deep dive into the final GE2025 results and recap the biggest stories. From PAP’s 65.57% popular vote & PM Lawrence Wong’s intact Cabinet t...
#659 - Hot Takes on Every Political Party & Dissecting PM Wong’s Episode
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#658 - Leaked Messages from WP’s Andre Low & Ex-NTUC Group CEO Endorses Harpreet Singh
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#657 ft. PM Lawrence Wong - Comparisons with LKY, Opposition Weakening Govt. & Risks of CDC Vouchers
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PM Lawrence Wong joins us in-studio to reflect on leadership, trust, and where Singapore goes next. He shares how he’s different from past PMs, addr...
#656 - WP’s Harpreet Slams DPM Gan in Punggol & Ong Ye Kung Tears into SDP’s Manifesto
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#655 - SM Lee Defends Ng Chee Meng Over NTUC-Allianz Saga & SDP Apologies for Racial Slur
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#654 - PM Lawrence Wong Slams Identity Politics & SDP Candidate Uses Slur During Rally
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#653 - The Best & Worst of the GE2025 Party Broadcasts & SDP Claps Back at Ong Ye Kung
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#652 - Unpacking the GE2025 Rallies & Yah Lah But Mentioned in a Speech Against Chee Soon Juan
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#651 - Opposition Parties Blast WP’s Pullout & Lawrence Wong Defends Last-Minute Candidate Shifts
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#650 - Nomination Day Surprises & Our Plan For Covering GE2025 In A Way That’s Never Been Done
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#649 ft. Chan Chun Sing - Regulating Tuition, GE2025 & The Role of Opposition Parties
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#648 ft. Dr Tan See Leng - Foreign Talent, Economic Anxieties & Speaking Cantonese in Parliament
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#647 ft. Dr Chee Soon Juan - Issues With the PAP, Conviction Politics & Why He’s Still Running for GE2025
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#646 ft. Koh Buck Song - Country Brand Ambassador on the Singapore Identity, Soft Power & What Makes Us Unique
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Koh Buck Song, poet, writer, and country brand advisor, has helped shape how the world sees Singapore. He joins us to unpack the essence of what it me...
#645 ft. Professor Donald Low - GE2025, US Tariffs & COVID’s Impact on China
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#644 ft. Inderjit Singh - Former MP on Speaking up From Within the PAP, Our Evolving Political Culture & Avoiding Groupthink
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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#643 ft. Ravi Philemon - Why We Need “Mosquito Parties”, Going Up Against Tharman & His Reasons for Leaving PSP
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Red Dot United’s Secretary-General Ravi Philemon opens up about why he left the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) to start Red Dot United just weeks be...
#642 - PM Lawrence Wong Goes Viral & Calvin Cheng’s Gaza Comments Spark Backlash
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PM Lawrence Wong’s speech on US tariffs and global trade shockwaves didn’t just make headlines in Singapore - it went viral around the world, earn...
#641 ft. Harpreet Singh - The Time for Change Is Now, His Long Journey Into Politics & Reforming the Singapore Dream
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arguably the biggest catch of the upcoming election, Senior Counsel Harpreet Singh joins Yah Lah BUT for a candid, wide-ranging conversation. He rev...
#640 - Lawrence Wong’s Response to Tariffs “Overblown”? & Marine Parade’s Benefits Under Scrutiny
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last Friday, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong released a video warning Singaporeans to brace for global economic instability in light of US-imposed tari...
#639 ft. Seah Kian Peng - Social Mobility & Decorum in Parliament
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We come full circle, as the Speaker who first introduced Yah Lah BUT to Parliament now comes to our studio as a guest! Seah Kian Peng shares his candi...
#638 - NMPs Joining Political Parties Scrutinised & Tan See Leng’s ‘Exposure, Not Pay’ Remarks
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) recently stepped down to join political parties, raising eyebrows about the role’s neutrality. Minister S...
#637 ft. Dr Paul Tambyah - Why He Chose Opposition Politics, Chee Soon Juan & the Politics of Public Healthcare
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He’s an internationally-renowned infectious diseases expert who became an opposition politician with the Singapore Democratic Party. In this candid ...
#636 ft. Ong Ye Kung - Hard Truths: Singapore's Tightrope With the US, The One Lesson From Aljunied 2011 & The Ageing Time Bomb
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore's Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung delivers a no-holds-barred conversation in this YLB episode - tearing into US-Asia power shifts, Singapore...
#635 ft. Bertha Henson - GE2025, Middle Fingers & the State of Opposition Politics
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She’s the journalist who sparked the NRIC unmasking saga, and she’s back on Yah Lah BUT. Bertha Henson joins us for a wide-ranging conversation ab...
#634 - Edwin Tong vs. Unfriendly Residents & $11K Nun Job Stuns Singapore
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The GE2025 season is heating up - barely 2 weeks in and it’s already spicy. A video of Minister Edwin Tong’s walkabout in Marine Parade went vir...
#633 - Singapore Drops in World Happiness Ranking & Should We Wear Boxers Outside?
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore is no longer the happiest country in Asia, according to the latest World Happiness Report. We dropped from 29th to 34th globally, losing our...
#632 ft. Dr. Janil Puthucheary - Singapore’s Future & What Youths Really Want
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Minis...
#631 - Shanmugam’s MPS Stand-Off with Activists & Can Unit Pricing Combat Shrinkflation?
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A video of Minister K. Shanmugam verbally clashing with activists at a Meet-the-People Session last week has gone viral, with the activists in questio...
#630 ft. Hazel Poa - Electoral Boundaries, Education Reform & Leadership for the Future
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we sit down with Hazel Poa, Non-Constituency MP from the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), to discuss her unexpected journey in...