Episodes

Friday Sep 30, 2022
Teh Tarik With Walid - Episode 44: Former NMP Braema Mathi.
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
The veteran activist and former NMP talks about why she feels the NMP scheme is not going to be relevant for much longer, the role of civil society, whether the GRC is useful, and how an MP’s role should be viewed.
About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by Asst Prof Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah at the School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University Singapore.
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah/

Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
The three individuals discuss the book on NMPs with me. Quote of the day: ‘we get the Parliament we deserve’.
About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by Asst Prof Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah at the School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University Singapore.
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah/

Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Teh Tarik With Walid: Episode 42 - Professor Tommy Koh
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Prof Koh shares his sharp insights on small states, the region, ASEAN, and Singapore’s place in the region.
About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by Asst Prof Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah at the School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University Singapore.
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah/

Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Teh Tarik With Walid - Episode 41: Sudhir Thomas Vadaketh
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
The Editor-in-Chief of @jom.media discusses his aspirations for the newest kid on the alternative media block.
About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by Asst Prof Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah at the School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University Singapore.
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah/

Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
PM Lee announced during his National Day Rally that Section 377A would be repealed - what would that mean for both the liberals and conservatives in Singapore? Is it the change that people have been waiting for? Or one step forwards, two steps back? We talk to some listeners to find out.
About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by Asst Prof Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah at the School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University Singapore.
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah/
Tags: politics, politics Singapore, podcast, politics podcast, Singapore

Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Teh Tarik With Walid: Episode 39 - NCMP Hazel Poa
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Ms Hazel Poa shares her thoughts on the PSP’s performance in parliament, Section 377A and more.
She even pled the fifth on a question! 😂
Fun and honest conversation.
@hazel_poa @progresssingaporeparty
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah/

Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Teh Tarik With Walid: Episode 38 - Discussions on the next PM
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
In this impromptu episode, we discuss (meet the people's session style)about the implications of Lawrence Wong being announced as the next PM. Why him, and what would this mean for the future of the PAP and the political timeline?
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah/
Tags: politics, politics Singapore, podcast, politics podcast, Singapore

Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Teh Tarik With Walid: Episode 37 - Jess Chua from the Progress Singapore Party.
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
PSP’s Youth Head discusses her party’s performance thus far, charges that it is a xenophobic party, and her pet causes as Head of the Youth Wing.
@jesschua.sg @progresssingaporeparty

Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Teh Tarik With Walid - Episode 36: Veteran Activist Constance Singam
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
The legendary woman herself discusses all things civil society, and more!
@constancesingam @ethosbooks
About the podcast: “Teh Tarik with Walid: Singapore politics for beginners” is hosted by Asst Prof Walid Jumblatt Bin Abdullah at the School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University Singapore.
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/walidj.abdullah/

Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Teh Tarik With Walid: Episode 35 - Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
The former two-term PAP MP shares her thoughts on civil society, education policies, and the major themes in her new book!
@drintanazuramokhtar