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Reformasi Dispatch

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Independent and lucid analysis of Indonesian politics, policymaking, justice, and economics featuring Kevin O’Rourke and Erin Cook. The podcasts incorporate exclusive interviews with experts and draws on content from the Reformasi Weekly reports, produced for subscribers since 2003.

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Episodes

Season 5 Episode 19 (With Dr. Rien Dam)

Send us a text In this interview with Dr. Rien Dam, an expert on water and land management, Kevin talks about the long-discussed plan of North Jakarta sea wall program. It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's salary and music licensing. Luckily, you, estemeed listeners of Reformasi Dispatch podcast can help us. You can donate to us on buymeacoffee.com/reformasi and help us grow!...

Jun 29, 202534 minSeason 5Ep. 19

Season 5 Episode 18

Send us a text Prabowo snubs G7 invitation and heads for St. Petersburg to meet Putin. Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement coming to a conclusion. A spotlight on nickel mining island in Raja Ampat islands. A dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra regarding the status of four islands. Fadli Zon's insistent on denying rapes happening in 1998 riots showed willingness from Government to change narratives and history. Attorney General's Office seized 11 trillion Rupiah from palm...

Jun 22, 202549 minSeason 5Ep. 18

Season 5 Episode 17

Send us a text A tension brewed up albeit briefly between Thailand and Cambodia after Thai forces kill a Cambodian soldier. A group of retired soldiers continue to push for Gibran's impeachment, an allegation towards Education Ministry's tender can put Former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim in a crosshair It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's salary and music licensing. Luckily, you, estemeed listeners of Reformasi ...

Jun 07, 202536 minSeason 5Ep. 17

Season 5 Episode 16 (with Glenn Hurowitz)

Send us a text Kevin talks to Glenn Hurowitz of Mighty Earth on Food estate program in Papua. Also, French President Emmanuel Macron pays a visit to the Palace and Borobudur. Police arrested 93 Trisaksti students on the day of remembrance of Reformasi. Ojek drivers held a demonstration responding to the talks of merger between Grab and Gojek. Visit Mighty Earth on mightyearth.org For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https...

May 31, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 16

Season 5 Episode 15 (with Alon Aviram)

Send us a text Kevin and Erin talk to Alon Aviram of Gecko Project on his collaborative investigative reporting regarding Chromium-6 exposure in waters of Obi Island as a result of Harita's nickel expansion. Also, PM Albanese visits Indonesia a day after his second inauguration. Read Gecko Project's investigation here : https://thegeckoproject.org/articles/clean-cars-poisoned-water/ For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: ht...

May 24, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 15

Season 5 Episode 14

Send us a text Policies of consigning youths deemed problematic to military barracks caused a controversy and an ITB student who made an ai-generative image of Jokowi and Prabowo kissing was arrested with ITE law. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's salary and music licensing...

May 17, 202527 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Season 5 Episode 13 (with Kirsten Han)

Send us a text As Singaporeans go to the polls, Kevin and Erin talk to Kirsten Han of We The Citizen and Mekong Review on the country's 9-day campaign. Also, Jokowi's visit to the Vatican and later to police HQ to file defamation charges against those who call his diploma a forgery. And a formidable group of military retirees call for impeaching the VP. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ I...

May 03, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Season 5 Episode 12 (with Angus Mackintosh)

Send us a text Kevin and Erin talk to Angus Mackintosh of CrossASEAN research on the recent stock market dynamics and outlook. Also a report on Russian airbase in Biak became a hot topic for the Australian election. And Widodo received visitors while an Indonesian delegation starts tariff negotiations. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need su...

Apr 26, 202556 minSeason 5Ep. 12

Season 5 Episode 11 (with Ristian Atriandi)

Send us a text Ristian Atriandi of ANU joins Kevin and Erin to discuss TNI Law. Also, Prabowo finally meets Mega, response to Trump tariffs and its delay. It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's salary and music licensing. Luckily, you, estemeed listeners of Reformasi Dispatch podcast can help us. You can donate to us on buymeacoffee.com/reformasi and help us grow!...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Season 5 Episode 10

Send us a text A 7.7 Richter scale earthquake devastates Myanmar, Thanksin Shinawatra joins the board of Danantara, Indonesia braces for a new set of reciprocal tariffs from Trump, and protests against TNI law continues in several cities. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's s...

Mar 30, 202545 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Season 5 Episode 9 (with Fabby Tumiwa)

Send us a text Kevin and Erin spoke to Fabby Tumiwa of IESR on renewable energy. Also: the new military law, IHSG plunges, and Tempo received threats. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's salary and music licensing. Luckily, you, estemeed listeners of Reformasi Dispatch podcas...

Mar 23, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Season 5 Episode 8 (with Jonathan Head)

Send us a text Jonathan Head of the BBC joins the pod to discuss Myanmar's scam center For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's salary and music licensing. Luckily, you, estemeed listeners of Reformasi Dispatch podcast can help us. You can donate to us on buymeacoffee.com/reformas...

Mar 14, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Season 5 Episode 7 (with Wahyu Dyatmika)

Send us a text Erin and Kevin catch up with Wahyu Dyatmika to talk about Prabowo's approach to media, especially after Prabowo's meeting with editor in chiefs in Hambalang on Saturday. Also: Corruption case in Pertamina involving son of Riza Chalid, and Thailand sends Uyghurs back to China after leaving them in immigration detention for a decade. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ It takes...

Mar 01, 202554 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Season 5 Episode 6

Send us a text Student led protests erupt in several cities in Indonesia. Prabowo announced a new round of budget cuts for Danantara. A punk rock duo Sukatani was forced to make an apology video after their song on Police graft went viral. It ironically became the anthem of the protest on Friday. And Hasto Kristiyanto, Secretary General of PDI-P was arrested. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv....

Feb 23, 202537 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Season 5 Episode 5 (with Jon Lindborg)

Send us a text Jon Lindborg, a veteran in development, discusses the impact of the USAID freeze on Indonesia. Also: budget cutbacks and an arrest in the Finance Ministry. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's salary and music licensing. Luckily, you, estemeed listeners of Refor...

Feb 14, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Season 5 Episode 4

Send us a text Indikator Politik's polling corroborates earlier Kompas polling on President's popularity but the majority is against his discourse on changing electoral system. Also: A snaking queue for 3 kg LPG canister after a new policy, Elon Musk's policy of downsizing the US Government starts to take shape after halting funding for USAID, and DHE policy is enacted for March after prabowo's meeting with Ministers. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's new...

Feb 08, 202539 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Season 5 Episode 3 (with Seth Soderborg)

Send us a text Kevin and Erin talk to Seth about new Litbang Kompas polling regarding Prabowo's sky-high approval rating. Also, sea fences north of Jakarta caused blame game in the government. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ You can support us on: buymeacoffee.com/reformasi It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor...

Jan 25, 202557 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Season 5 Episode 2 (With Usman Hamid)

Send us a text Usman Hamid of Amnesty International Indonesia joins Kevin and Erin to discuss about systemic problems in the police force, human rights violations in Papua, Prabowo's Ministers' denial of past gross human rights vioaltions and deteriorating state of democracy. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ You can support us on: buymeacoffee.com/reformasi It takes a lot of money to run...

Jan 18, 202553 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Season 5 Episode 1 (with David Mathieson)

Send us a text Myanmar's Deterioration and interview with David Mathieson. Also: launch of lunches (sans Prabowo). Hasto named suspect and VAT hike cancelled. It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's salary and music licensing. Luckily, you, estemeed listeners of Reformasi Dispatch podcast can help us. You can donate to us on buymeacoffee.com/reformasi and help us grow!...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 24 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Season 4 Episode 42 (with Lauri Myllyvirta)

Send us a text In this episode: 12% VAT confirmed for 2025, Jokowi's absence from Golkar's event and ouster from PDI-P. And a talk with Lauri Myllyvirta of CREA on Prabowo's ambitious energy transition plan. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ You can support us on: buymeacoffee.com/reformasi It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording s...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 4Ep. 42

Season 4 Episode 41 (With Khoirunnisa Agustyati)

Send us a text In this episode: a welcome volte-face on prisoner exchanges; another rise in fiscal-policy stakes; and a plan for expanding the Army. Also: Khoirunnisa Agustyati of Perludem discussed the regional-head elections and upcoming political-law revisions. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ You can support us on: buymeacoffee.com/reformasi It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. ...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 41

Season 4 Episode 40 (With Bert Gochet)

Send us a text In this episode: Verbal brawls in Manila escalate between Marcos and VP Duterte, preliminary results of Pilkada in Indonesia. Plus, an interview with the economic analyst Bert Gochet on the interactions between geopolitical uncertainties and Indonesia's approach to development. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ You can support us on: buymeacoffee.com/reformasi It takes a lo...

Nov 30, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 40

Season 4 Episode 39 (with Seth Soderborg)

Send us a text In this episode: A special episode on the upcoming Pilkada (regional elections) with Seth Soderborg of SNS Analytics. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ You can support us on: buymeacoffee.com/reformasi It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's salary and music licensing. Luckily, you, estemeed listen...

Nov 23, 202457 minSeason 4Ep. 39

Season 4 Episode 38 (with Ristian Atriandi)

Send us a text In this episode: Interview with Ristian Atriandi Supriyanto of Universitas Indonesia on Indonesia and China's joint agreement regarding South China Sea. Also: New SMRC polling on Jakarta race, Prabowo's visit to US. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ Read Ristian's op-ed here: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/check-not-check-mate-indonesia-s-nine-dash-line-mista...

Nov 15, 202450 minSeason 4Ep. 38

Season 4 Episode 37

Send us a text Season 4 Episode 37: Prabowo's moves, US election impact, Labor Law, electoral reforms For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ You can support us on: buymeacoffee.com/reformasi...

Nov 08, 202434 minSeason 4Ep. 37

Season 4 Episode 36 (With Anindya Restuviani)

Send us a text In this episode: Interview with Anindya Restuviani of Jakarta Feminist. Also: inauguration address, cabinet contours, arrest by AGO, BRICSmembership, new agencies. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ You can support us on: buymeacoffee.com/reformasi...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 36

Season 4 Episode 35 (with Herald Van Der Linde)

Send us a text Interview with 'Majapahit' author Herald van der Linde - pluralism, commerce and justice in pre-modern Indonesia. Plus, a look at the likely new cabinet roster with some positive late-stage alterations. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/ You can support us on: buymeacoffee.com/reformasi...

Oct 19, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 4Ep. 35

Season 4 Episode 34

Send us a text In this episode: Asean Summit, Jakarta governor debate, investigation in South Kalimantan, fiscal deficit outlook, cabinet-roster prognostications. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/...

Oct 11, 202445 minSeason 4Ep. 34

Season 4 Episode 33 (With Rio Tuasikal)

Send us a text This week: Erin Cook talks to Rio Tuasikal on his paper regarding media coverage of AI in Indonesia. Also, Regional-head races, ethanol production, cabinet formation and new legislative leaderships Read Rio Tuasikal's research on media coverage of AI in Indonesia: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15u1m5c7V0mfx_i2Jip2g687-HIKMVbZu/view For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/...

Oct 04, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 33

Season 4 Episode 32 (With James Guild)

Send us a text This week: Sri Mulyani speculation, Kiwi pilot released, cabinet rumors and sand exports. Also: Prof James Guild discusses the Widodo-era legacy of infrastructure development. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/...

Sep 30, 202455 minSeason 4Ep. 32
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