Teh Tarik With Walid

The descendant of Ubin residents shares his thoughts about the controversy he was embroiled in recently for performing the azan (Muslim call to prayer) in Ubin, multiracialism, and more! About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with partic...

Politician and author Yee Jenn Jong discuss all things Workers’ Party as we launch his book. It was an in-person episode! About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia. Socials: https://www.instag...

Academic superstar Associate Professor Teo You Yenn comes back on TTWW to discuss her latest bestselling book, Unease. Must watch!   About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia. Socials: https:/...

Perhaps no opposition politician has created more waves in the local scene than Dr Chee. Listen to his story of resilience in the face of political challenges. Perhaps no opposition politician has created more waves in the local scene than Dr Chee. Listen to his story of resilience in the face of political challenges. About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is h...

Organisers of the Labour Day Rally, representing @workersmakepossible and @sgclimaterally, Kumar and Julie, discuss the intersection between workers’ rights and climate activism. And attend Labour Day Rally, 1 May, 3-7pm! About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political...

Singapore’s best long distance runner unloads on the state of Singapore sports and athletics. Must-watch!   About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj...

This erudite intellectual discusses the war on Iran, decolonization, Orientalism, why the US underestimated Iran, and so much more! About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia. Socials: https://...

Alia and I discuss the Iran war, and the trope of ‘saving’ brown women. And she ends by asking the question on everyone’s minds: where is Bibi? About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia. Socia...

Jaya from HOME and Alex Au from TWC2 discuss human rights, migrant workers and civil society with me! About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdul...

We talk about the relationship between religious and political elites in Singapore. About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah/

First term MP Shawn Loh and I talk about the Pritam situation, identit politics, prices of HDB, the People’s Association, and more!   Watch to hear his candid thoughts!

The Singaporean-Lebanese shares her experiences as the child of someone from South Lebanon.   About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah/

In this episode, we discuss: 1. Mr Alami’s journey from a critic of the state to being part of it. 2. Low moments in state-Muslim community relations. 3. Identity politics. 4. Activism in general. About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, w...

The future of PSP speaks with me! Such a fascinating conversation with this authentic politician. Is the PSP dead? Listen to her! About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia. Socials: https://ww...

MP Xie Yao Quan and I discuss: 1. the results of GE2025 2. identity politics and red lines 3. Foreign interference 4. Megan’s tragedy 5. Role of a backbencher and the GPC 6. His political ambitions!   About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and election...

The Chairman of the Middle East Institute discusses Palestinian recognition with me. About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah/

The godmother of NMPs talk about the scheme and shares the findings from the recent survey conducted about Singaporeans’ sentiments towards it.   Watch to understand the NMP scheme!

Claire was an eyewitness to everything that is going on in Gaza. Watch this heartbreaking interview.   Thanks Claire and Doctors Without Borders, for doing God’s work.

A member of PSP’s ‘A’ team in GE2025. He vehemently reject my assertion that PSP is dead, and is adamant that the party will rejuvenate itself. And he said all of it while drinking teh tarik! What a way to celebrate 5 years of TTWW!   About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations,...

The former Editor in Chief of The Straits Times discusses his time as a journalist and what his vision for ST is. The questions Singaporeans often ask: what is the relationship between the government and editors of The Straits Times? How does censorship look like? Is there room to push back, or cross OB (Out of Bounds) markers? Join me as I host someone who is eminently qualified to discuss these...

Dr Mosab shares his humanitarian work in Gaza through Fajr Global. He is of Palestinian origin himself, having been born and grown up in Gaza. Will be a treat to have CEO of @fajrscientificus, Dr Mosab Nasser on for Episode 129 of Teh Tarik With Walid. Dr Mosab’s organisation has been providing surgical help to Palestinians in Gaza and has even been involved in evacuation efforts. He also happens...

About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah/

The most difficult episode I have done to date. Faten shares how she feels as someone from Gaza, and opens up about her emotions.   About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia. Socials: https://...

About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by academic Dr Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah. He works on state-Islam relations, and political parties and elections, with particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah/