Why Mixing Media & Politics is DANGEROUS (ft. Sudhir Vadaketh) | #YLB 664

Sudhir Vadaketh joins us to unpack the GE2025 aftermath, the SDP controversies and and how WP pulled away from the opposition pack. We dive into the media vacuum during the NTUC saga, the difference between independent journalism and activism, and why the PAP’s fear messaging under Lawrence Wong felt out of sync. Plus: reflections on Paul Tambyah’s loss, the state of the NMP system, and what it takes to build public trust in media, and politics, today.

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:55) Intro
(01:29) General Election Coverage
(03:50) Challenges and Obstacles in Journalism
(10:12) Emotional Impact of Electoral Results
(16:55) Election Reflection and Public Perception
(26:56) Politics and Activism Debate
(27:20) Media and Politics
(30:09) NMP System Concerns
(32:34) Political Campaigning in Modern Era
(38:04) Style vs. Substance in Politics
(39:29) Charisma in Political Leadership
(45:10) Vitriol in Political Discourse
(50:48) Vision and Execution in Politics
(52:55) Transparency and Accountability
(53:25) Singapore Civil Society and Public Pressure
(56:46) Jom's Approach to Media and Journalism
(01:00:51) Jom's Transparency and Financial Needs
(01:07:14) One Shiok Thing

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