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Episode: #662 ft. Prof. Cherian George - PAP’s Insecurities, SG’s Media Decline & Life After GE2025
Description: Cherian George, Professor of Media & Politics, author, and ex-Straits Times political journalist, joins us to unpack the state of Singapore’s media, politics, and public discourse. We also cover GE2025, the problems & future of the PAP and the Opposition, how academic freedom was constrained in Singapore and how it ultimately affected his career. And with all that, Prof Cherian shares why he continutes to write about his home country even from abroad. (00:00) Words of Wisdom(00:55) Intro(01:10) Election Hangover(04:54) Political Shift in Singapore(06:12) Hong Kong vs. Singapore Politics(10:21) Media and Freedom of Speech