Plan B

Everyone knows him for "look left, look right" and he was one of the most-memed candidates of GE2025, but what did all that virality do to Samuel Lee? Now a food delivery rider, he shares with us his life after politics - and why he quit it in the first place(01:15) Welcome Samuel Lee!(03:40) Which policies does Samuel oppose most?(09:40) Why Samuel resign from the PPP(19:20) Samuel’s work as a food delivery driver(24:15) Who is Samuel’s favourite PAP politican?

As global criticism of Israel grows — now even drawing rebukes from supposed allies like the US — the question looms: Is Israel turning into a pariah state? Speaking of the US, Trump made waves in Singapore when US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth likened him to Lee Kuan Yew at the Shangri-La Dialogue. And what’s behind China’s dramatic no-show at this year’s event? The geopolitical temperature is rising and fast.(00:45) The world becoming more pro-Israel?(13:00) Update on the Russia-Ukraine war(15:15) Shangri-La Dialogue 2025(25:27) China snubs Shangri-La Dialogue(33:15) French President slapped by wife?

With the announcements, one question has been on everyone's minds - what's an Acting Minister? We unpack what it means, the fallout from Tampines GRC and what it means for the future of the Malay-Muslim community and politics in Singapore.(01:06) Samuel Lee and his brief political career(02:58) Cabinet appointments and coordinating portfolios(04:50) Acting Ministers - the benefits & drawbacks(07:25) New faces in the Cabinet and leadership changes(15:52) Challenges of representing the Malay Muslim community (21:30) The importance of understanding different communities within Singapore

Rahman's hair journey game is improving this week, but the UAE's hair flipping dance was the talk of the town. Trump's visit to the Middle East saw viral videos of what reminded local viewers of pontianak, but is there more to the diplomatic tour? And as the Malaysian PM visits Russia and Indonesia voices displeasure at Singapore's oil pricing, where does the new world order leave us?(00:23) Update on Rahman's hair(04:28) Trump's visit to Middle East(12:16) Indonesia slams Singapore's oil prices(15:50) How diplomacy is changing(25:40) Is Saudi Arabia's modernizing approach controversial?

GE2025 may be over, and the buzz has simmered down—but one name still lingers: Ng Chee Meng. His appearance alongside ministers Chee Hong Tat and Ong Ye Kung at a gathering with money laundering suspect Su Haijin isn’t doing him any favours. We’ve got thoughts. Also, might we see Rahman with a head full of hair soon?(00:35) Rahman had a hair transplant?!(12:20) Ng Chee Meng’s controversies(19:40) Our coverage for GE2025(26:00) GE2025 shenigans(31:00) Future policies we want to see

Desmond Lim, Chairman of the Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA), knows the jabs - he’s heard the “mosquito party” taunts and viral memes about him. But in GE2025, he’s not here to be ignored. This time, he’s swinging big: from free university education for NS men to faster-built HDB flats and bold reforms that demand attention.(00:45) What’s life like on the campaign trail for SDA’s Desmond Lim?(07:00) Lim’s response to viral memes and criticisms(11:52) What bold steps could improve Singapore’s future?(25:57) Lim’s confidence this GE2025(30:00) Lim’s message to future supporters

As the GE2025 campaign season draws to a close, Health Minister and Sembawang GRC candidate Ong Ye Kung reflects on the bigger questions. What are the roles of the incumbent and opposition parties in Singapore? What does it mean to have a strong government but also strong check and balance? And on a more personal note - what legacy does his 20 years in politics leave behind?(01:35) Say hello to Health Minister Ong Ye Kung!(05:17) Ong’s social media game(11:27) Minister Ong’s experiences in politics(24:17)) Does having more opposition voices truly make for a first-world Parliament?(29:25) A legacy of politics in Ong’s family

In this episode, we dive deep into the US tariffs - how they hit Singapore, what they mean for our future, and how they shake up an already turbulent world. We sit down with Minister for Law K. Shanmugam to tackle the tough questions - including the hot topic: was the timing just a little too coincidental with GE2025?(03:09) Say hello to Law Minister K. Shanmugam(11.25) What do the US tariffs mean for Singapore’s future?(17:15) Malay-Muslim community’s stance on the tariffs(20:05) Why this minimum 10% tariff affects Singapore(25:54) Too coincidental with general election?(33:42) Singapore’s position in an increasingly unstable world(45:06) US or China? Can we remain neutral?

GE2025 has been hit with scandal, with cases of foreign interference from Malaysia and controversial open letters. Noor Deros, a Malaysia-based religious personality, claimed to represent the religious teacher community when seeking endorsements from WP to attack Singapore's Muslim law. We speak to Ustazah Dr Siti Nur 'Alaniah Binte Abdul Wahid, an active member of the local religious teachers community, to understand what's going on.(01:28) Case of foreign interference in Singapore’s elections(11:01) Say hello to Ustazah Dr Siti Nur ‘Alaniah Binte Abdul Wahid(15:32) The Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) today(23:40) Abolish AMLA?(30:05) How long do laws or proposals get passed?(34:53) Knowing how other communities perceive the Malay-Muslim community

Believe it or not, even Dr Faisal’s own mother once mistook Pritam Singh for him. But mistaken identity aside, contesting in Aljunied under the PAP banner — a ward long held by the opposition — is often dubbed a “suicide” mission. So how does Dr Faisal stay upbeat and cheerful? And as a long-time ground volunteer, what keeps him going in politics despite the exhaustion?(00:35) Say hi to Dr Faisal Abdul Aziz of PAP!(04:00) How he stays positive while being in a ‘suicide squad’(13:45) Will PAP take back Aljunied?(16:30) Faisal’s personal beliefs and proposals to make Singapore better(21:05) Most rewarding thing about being in politics