Political Scientist on Palestine & Why Every SG Politician Should Want to be PM! Prof. Walid | #689

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Published on July 16, 2025 8:16:37 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m2AJgZSUTc

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Is Singapore ready for more open political discourse - or are we still too scared to "cross the line"? We sit down with Associate Professor Walid Abdullah, political scientist, author, and host of the “Teh Tarik with Walid” podcast. We cover his latest book on Palestine, the rise of podcasting in Singapore’s political scene, and why Prof Walid thinks every politician should want to be Prime Minister. Plus, we get candid about cancel culture and whether he’ll run in GE2030.

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(00:00) On this episode...
(00:42) eCommerce Expo | DMexco Asia
(01:51) Intro
(07:39) Impact of Political Podcasting
(10:54) Navigating Political Boundaries
(16:15) Challenges and Biases in Political Interviews
(26:20) Podcasts in Elections and Media Landscape
(29:05) Constituency Issues
(32:22) Walid's Book About the Gaza Conflict
(34:06) Understanding Foreign Conflicts
(44:31) Mainstream Media Bias
(48:10) Activism and Civic Spaces
(53:12) Future of Singapore's Policy
(58:26) Future of Smaller Political Parties
(59:18) Worker's Party and PSP Discussion
(01:03:57) The Ambition of Politicians
(01:15:48) Personal Reflection on Future Political Career
(01:20:42) One Shiok Thing

One Shiok Thing
Prof Walid: Breaking Points Podcast |    / @breakingpoints  
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