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Jul 31, 2024 • 28min

#727 Paris 2024 Olympics controversy: woke mania

We speak with Lawrence Chong, CEO of Consulus, and discussed the huge controversy surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. It featured drag queens in what looked like a parody of the Last Supper, a famous Christian painting depicting Jesus. The scene angered Christians worldwide and even led to a boycott, with C Spire pulling its ads and the Olympic Committee removing the video from YouTube. How should we balance cultural sensitivity and artistic expression?
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Jul 24, 2024 • 28min

#726 Global Buzz: Olympics Uniform Controversy, IT Outage Chaos, and Biden's Political Pivot

The guys bounce about some major news stories over the week, such as the buzz over Singapore’s Olympics uniform design, Biden’s sudden announcement that he was no longer seeking re-election, as well as the global IT outage that left Rahman stuck in a parking lot. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Jul 24, 2024 • 30min

#725 Singapore government under CCP control?

A significant first use of FICA, Singapore’s anti-foreign influence law, to block social media accounts connected to a network of anti-CCP disinformation and propaganda is a stark reminder of the realities of information warfare in the 21st century. Can we expect more to come in the future? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Jul 24, 2024 • 30min

#724 No family, friends, or relatives - working in Singapore at 25

Nazmul Khan, a Bangladeshi IT professional and founder of 24asia Singapore, has been working in Singapore for 18 years. He shares with us the struggles he felt as a young man alone in a foreign country, and the experiences that drove him to found a ground up initiative to provide support and upskilling opportunities for other migrant workers. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Jul 17, 2024 • 29min

#723 Youngest ever ISA Restriction Order issued against 14-year-old

A 14-year-old student and a 33-year-old former public servant were issued Restriction Orders for being radicalised in connection to their support for terrorism. We talk about reaction to the news and this worrying trend. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Jul 17, 2024 • 34min

#722 Was the Trump assassination attempt all a show?

We speak with Mike, a trained sniper and former Navy SEAL with 25-years of military experience. He shares insights from the security and military community in the US and details that have emerged following the investigative frenzy into the assassination attempt. He also addresses the many conspiracy theories that have sprouted on the internet, that the shooting was all just for show. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Jul 17, 2024 • 26min

#721 Donald Trump shot - what went wrong?

Abas Jalil, a Malaysian security and geopolitical consultant, shares his views on the apparent security lapses that led to Trump’s close brush with death. He shares how security protocol usually operates and the failures he spotted from the viral videos that emerged from the historical assassination attempt. Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Jul 10, 2024 • 28min

#720 Welcome to the Green Parade.

We speak with the young activists organizing the Green Parade at Hong Lim Park in support for environmentalism and sustainability issues. Everyone in Singapore feels the effects of climate change, but many feel either apathy or fatalism towards it. What motivates these young people to push ahead with the hope that they can change things for the better? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Jul 10, 2024 • 36min

#719 Singapore's first Malay-Muslim LGBT film? - Part 2

We speak with Remi M Sali, producer for Salam Gembira, and Mohd Khair, a family advocate, about the movie that sparked controversy in the community for touching on the themes of Islam, LGBT, and family. The film, played by veteran actors, opened a conversation that's been bubbling under the surface, especially within the Muslim community. Where will these conversations lead? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors
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Jul 10, 2024 • 33min

#718 Singapore's first Malay-Muslim LGBT film? - Part 1

We speak with Remi M Sali, producer for Salam Gembira, and Mohd Khair, a family advocate, about the movie that sparked controversy in the community for touching on the themes of Islam, LGBT, and family. The film, played by veteran actors, opened a conversation that's been bubbling under the surface, especially within the Muslim community. Where will these conversations lead? Do your property health check with Bravo Realtors. Call/Text 81002300. Instagram: @thebravorealtors | Facebook: Thebravorealtors

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