Political Prude: The Podcast

Welcome to Season 4 of Political Prude: The Podcast! We begin our season with a sit-down conversation with Professor Tommy Koh, exploring Singapore’s political landscape through one of the most unique vantage points possible. As a diplomat, lawyer and public servant who worked closely with Singapore’s First-Generation leaders, Professor Koh offers reflections that help us understand our nation’s p...

We're ending our GE2025 series on a high, with a guest we're so honoured to have back on the show! Join us for a special results analysis episode with none other than Singapore’s beloved diplomatic veteran, Professor Tommy Koh. Professor Koh is currently a Special Adviser at the Institute of Policy Studies at the National University of Singapore and has been the Ambassador-at-Large at Singapore's...

Your votes are in! GE2025 is over, but the fun isn't! Welcome to the first-ever PRUDE AWARDS by Political Prude: The Podcast! 🏆 Join Joel Lim, Fauzi Aziz, Daisy Mitchell, and Megan Chia as they roll out the red carpet and dish out accolades for the most unforgettable moments of Singapore's General Election 2025. From Best Vocal Performance that hit all the high notes (and some low ones!) to the B...

15 minutes to get to know PAP candidate Baey Yam Keng, who will be contesting in Tampines GRC.

15 minutes to get to know the NSP's Lee Wei, who will be contesting in Sembawang GRC.

We are all familiar with the PAP brand, but how much do we understand the PAP of today? Joining us this episode is Mr. Chan Chun Sing, Assistant Secretary General of the People's Action Party, who will help answer questions on the reasoning behind the policies and the trade-offs involved. He will also give us some insight into the 4G leadership, and their vision for Singapore moving into the t...

This episode, we’re joined by Spencer Ng, Secretary-General of the National Solidarity Party (NSP). The NSP is one of Singapore's longer-standing opposition parties, advocating for a multi-party system that balances economic progress and nation-building. This episode is part of our GE2025 special, spotlighting various political parties.  Make sure to FOLLOW us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to show...

15 minutes to get to know PSP candidate Lawrence Pek, who will be contesting in Chua Chu Kang GRC.

15 minutes to get to know NSP candidates Zee Phay and Eugene Yeo, who will be contesting in Tampines GRC.

15 minutes to get to know PAP candidate Hazlina Abdul Halim, who will be contesting in East Coast GRC.

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...

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. Make sure to FOLLOW us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to show your support, and to avoid missing out on new episodes! If you're interested in partn...

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. Make sure to FOLLOW us on Spotify and Apple...

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. Make sure to FOLLOW...

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

15 minutes to get to know the PSP's Stephanie Tan, who will be contesting in Pioneer SMC.

Who is the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP), and what sets them apart this GE2025? In this episode of our GE2025 special, we sit down with SDP Chairman and infectious diseases expert Dr. Paul Tambyah to unpack the party’s identity, vision, and strategy. From healthcare to housing and education, we explore the SDP’s core beliefs, its evolution since 1980, and how it positions itself within Singapor...

15 minutes to get to know the PAP's Shawn Loh, who will be contesting in Jalan Besar GRC.

Look, the truth is that many of our peers find politics boring. So we thought, why not reframe learning about politics through a lens that, well, excites ? We love a good tarot card reading, so this episode takes a unique detour from our usual format, and we have tarot reader Elaine Mok (Tarot on the Moon) joining us to explore what possibilities lie ahead. More importantly, this episode is meant...

In the final episode of our crash course to get us prepared for GE2025, we're learning about Singapore's political landscape. It might sound like a huge undertaking, but hey, if we can be so familiar with all the Great Houses of the Game of Thrones universe, Singapore politics won't be all that complicated. Joining us is Dr. Elvin Ong, an Asst Professor at NUS teaching political scienc...