Best Wahyu Podcasts (2025)

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Season 5 Episode 7 (with Wahyu Dyatmika) 54:01

11d ago54:01

54:01

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. F…

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Season 5 Episode 6 37:24

18d ago37:24

37:24

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 wa…

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Season 5 Episode 5 (with Jon Lindborg) 1:01:15

27d ago1:01:15

1:01:15

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 pod…

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Season 5 Episode 4 39:18

1M ago39:18

39:18

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 …

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Season 5 Episode 3 (with Seth Soderborg) 57:03

2M ago57:03

57:03

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 suppor…

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Season 5 Episode 2 (With Usman Hamid) 52:39

2M ago52:39

52:39

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'…

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Season 5 Episode 1 (with David Mathieson) 1:24:01

2M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

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 …

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Season 4 Episode 42 (with Lauri Myllyvirta) 1:21:04

3M ago1:21:04

1:21:04

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/…

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Season 4 Episode 41 (With Khoirunnisa Agustyati) 1:07:04

3M ago1:07:04

1:07:04

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…

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Season 4 Episode 40 (With Bert Gochet) 1:08:31

3M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

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 reformas…

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Season 4 Episode 39 (with Seth Soderborg) 56:51

4M ago56:51

56:51

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 …

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Season 4 Episode 38 (with Ristian Atriandi) 49:52

4M ago49:52

49:52

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:/…

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Season 4 Episode 37 34:19

4M ago34:19

34:19

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/reformasiBy On The Level Media

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Season 4 Episode 36 (With Anindya Restuviani) 1:06:08

4M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

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: buyme…

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Season 4 Episode 35 (with Herald Van Der Linde) 1:14:30

5M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

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.be…

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Season 4 Episode 34 44:55

5M ago44:55

44:55

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/…

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Season 4 Episode 33 (With Rio Tuasikal) 1:08:52

5M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

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…

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Season 4 Episode 32 (With James Guild) 55:27

5M ago55:27

55:27

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/…

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Season 4 Episode 31 38:44

6M ago38:44

38:44

Send us a text This week: the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (Kadin) takeover, Widodo's offspring under fire, and updates on the politics of regional-head elections. For a free trial of Reformasi newsletter, go to reformasi.info Read Erin's newsletter Dari Mulut Ke Mulut here: https://darimulut.beehiiv.com/…

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The Indonesian Toggle for Democracy (with Wahyu Dhyatmika) 1:00:59

7M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Send us a text Following the profound setback to democratization from Golkar's takeover, constitutional justices undertook a spirited effort to restore competition to regional-head elections -- only for parliament to countermand the court a day later with a Regional Head Election Law revision. To examine the whiplash-like effects of events, we enli…

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Golkar In Subordination 1:13:00

7M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

Send us a text President Widodo and Prabowo Subianto need no longer contend with restiveness from Indonesia's second-largest party: Golkar Chair Airlangga Hartarto sensationally resigned and his replacement will be the Widodo-Prabowo loyalist Bahlil Lahadahlia. Kevin and Erin discuss the implications for democratization (spoiler: not good) and, spe…

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Empty Boxes, Now More than Ever 44:09

7M ago44:09

44:09

Send us a text This week, Southeast Asia's politics witnessed the dissolution of Thailand's most popular party (again), and strides in Indonesia's regional‑head elections to thwart the administration's rivals -- in which case, ballots in November may literally feature empty boxes for voters' only alternative to a nominee of a hegemonic alliance. Al…

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The French Connection: Prabowo's State Visit to Paris 32:48

7M ago32:48

32:48

Send us a text Indonesia's president-elect set a distinctive tone by making visits to France, Serbia, Turkey and Russia. Kevin and Erin examine some takeaways (more on the Kremlin call in the next pod.) Meanwhile, President Widodo breaks in the Nusantara Palace and hosts influencers. Also: the Asean foreign ministers' retreat in Laos and a grotesqu…

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Trong's Wake and Vietnam's Next Course (with Mike Tatarski) 1:02:58

8M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

Send us a text The passing of the Communist Party's general secretary has the makings of a watershed for modern Vietnam - yet the public domain is distinctly unruffled. To talk through the reactions and implications of the unfolding transition, we reach out to the writer and podcaster of Vietnam Weekly, Mike Tatarski. Spoiler: unknowns abound. And …

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Horses for Courses: Poll Data on Pole Positions in Indonesia's Upcoming Regional-Head Races (with Seth Soderberg) 1:00:17

8M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Send us a text In a special 1-hr interview, Reformasi Dispatch consults the Indonesian polling expert, Dr Seth Soderberg, on a new batch of survey findings for gubernatorial contests in five major provinces. With contests taking place in over 570 regions simultaneously, the 27 November elections pose a momentous juncture for shaping Indonesia's pol…

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Ransomware or Randomware? Indonesia's Bizarre National Data Hack (with Nenden Sekar Arum) 54:12

8M ago54:12

54:12

Send us a text Curious circumstances surround June's hack of a national data center (PDNS II) and Nenden of Safenet, a premier CSO on online rights, joins the pod to help de-encrypt. We discuss the safety protocols, the hackers' demands and where accountability lies. Also: Erin and Kevin examine a momentous change at the top of the General Election…

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Myanmar's Myriad Crises (with Ragyeshri Sudaroli); Indonesia's Remorseful Hackers 51:10

8M ago51:10

51:10

Send us a text For a comprehensive overview of the dynamics unfolding in Myanmar, Erin and Kevin consult Apac Assistance analyst Ragyeshri Sudaroli, who underscores the imperative for expanding humanitarian assistance as violence displaces three million Myanmarese and counting. On Indonesia, the pod examines the odd willingness of hackers to unlock…

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Myopia on Myanmar: How ASEAN Could Do More (with Kasit Piromya) 1:07:27

9M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Send us a text Thai politics and contingencies across its Myanmar border are among the topics discussed in our latest podcast with Kasit Piromya, a longstanding activist with ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) and a former foreign minister of Thailand. Khun Kasit has also served as Thailand's ambassador to over half-a-dozen countries, i…

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Particulate Matter Matters: 'Sick Building' Syndrome in Jakarta (with Piotr Jakubowski) 1:11:48

9M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

Send us a text The health consequences of suspended particles in Jakarta's air -- and safeguards applicable indoors -- come under scrutiny in this episode's interview with Piotr Jakubowski of Nafas, a provider of indoor air-quality monitoring and purifying. Piotr explains the terms, trends and dynamics of air pollution -- while disclosing the resul…

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Political Thai-nosaurs: Aversion to Move Forward in Thailand's Establishment (with Titipol Phakdeewanich) 46:14

9M ago46:14

46:14

Send us a text The Reformasi Dispatch podcast delves into turbulence in Thai politics with the director of the Regional Centre for Human Rights Studies at Isan's Ubon Ratchathani University. Amid charges against Thaksin, a move to dissolve Move Forward and hunger strikes by political prisoners, Titipon estimates what might lie ahead, proximately an…

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Apocalypse ca-Now-al: Cambodia's Mekong Canal Plan 31:22

10M ago31:22

31:22

Send us a text Imminent excavation to divert part of the Mekong through Cambodia has alarmed Vietnam. Is this a Chinese‑supported stratagem to use water a geo-political leverage? Also, Erin and Kevin discuss high-stakes political wrangling over shipping containers detained at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port, and the rolling out of Wolbachia-treated Ae…

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Old Law, New Law (Outlaw In-Law) 32:42

10M ago32:42

32:42

Send us a text Indonesia's parliament has returned to session and a flurry of bills reveals plenty about the designs of the allied outgoing and incoming presidents. Among them, a 4th bill on a key judicial entity. Also: Erin and Kevin discuss Singapore's change of government and the tragic passing of a Thai hunger striker. Read Erin's newsletter Da…

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Anticipating Indonesia's AI Revolution (with Angus Mackintosh) 53:32

10M ago53:32

53:32

Send us a text Reformasi Dispatch conferred with Angus Mackintosh, an independent research analyst from SmartKarma and CrossAsean, on how innovation is unfolding in Indonesia. Despite low research levels and an uncertain investment climate, artificial intelligence (AI) can close skill gaps and thereby help unlock Indonesia's long‑latent potential. …

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Benefit(s) of the Doubt(s): Anticipating a New Administration (with Prof Dewi Fortuna Anwar) 1:09:00

10M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Send us a text Prospects for foreign policy, domestic politics and democratization feature in our talk with the distinguished analyst and former advisor to President Habibie and Vice President Boediono, Professor Dewi Fortuna Anwar of the National Research and Innovation Agency (Brin). She extends the 'benefit of the doubt' -- or doubts -- but also…

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Democratic Hopes, Institutional Woes - Indonesia's High Stakes Election (with Dr Dan Slater) 1:02:41

11M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Send us a text To assess the post-election process and anticipate what lies ahead, The head of Michigan University's Center for Emerging Democracies joins Reformasi Dispatch to discuss his new article in the Journal of Democracy. Are expectations of "continuity" valid? Is the electorate prepared for how President‑Elect Prabowo will govern? Professo…

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Step (Son) Change: Widodo Clan Preps for the Prabowo Era 34:12

11M ago34:12

34:12

Send us a text Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution is seeking to run for governor of Indonesia's fourth-largest province and his father-in-law Joko Widodo appears keen to help -- Reformasi Dispatch examines why. Also: With Lawrence Wong designated as Singapore's next prime minister, the city-state is embarking on a new era - but it might still bear close re…

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Bamboo-zled? Prabowo & Xi in Beijing 41:51

11M ago41:51

41:51

Send us a text Amid electoral disputes unfolding in the Constitutional Court, President-Elect Prabowo Subianto abruptly appeared in Beijing, hosted by Xi Jinping. Kevin and Erin Cook break down the significance and note that Prabowo sought to convey balance by also visiting Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur. Also: how the new Jakarta Law exceeds expectations …

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Goal Kicked by Golkar - A Peek at the Prabowo-Era Party Arena 31:57

12M ago31:57

31:57

Send us a text Indonesia's national election vote‑count concluded relatively smoothly, with the Widodo family's PSI falling well short of inclusion in parliament while the Soeharto-era ruling party Golkar expanded its vote share at PDI‑Perjuangan's expense. Jeff and Kevin break down the implications and outlook. Also: an all-too predictable kerfuff…

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Indonesia's Vote Count: Applying Pressure Can Inflate PSI (in 'pounds per square inch'?) 48:49

12M ago48:49

48:49

Send us a text Reformasi Dispatch takes a closer look at the vote-count process unfolding, with help from a foremost civil-society figure, Khoirunnisa ('Ninis') Nur Agustyati of Perludem. We discuss the technical drawbacks affecting the online 'SiRekap' display of the Election Commission (KPU) and whether commissioners acted judiciously in taking d…

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Knee-capped by SiRekap: Concerns Mounting about Party Counting (with Erin Cook) 42:23

1y ago42:23

42:23

Send us a text Indonesia's election authorities took down the 'SiRekap' online display of the vote count -- just after an improbable leap in the count for PSI, the party of the president's younger son. Erin Cook of Dari Mulut ke Mulut steps in as co-host with Kevin to discuss the legislative‑election tallying, whether Jakarta's November gubernatori…

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Sartorial Litigants? Widodo Beyond 2024 27:53

1y ago27:53

27:53

Send us a text A recent presidential fashion statement -- a bright yellow necktie -- triggered anticipation that he may harbor designs on a takeover of Golkar, the Soeharto-era ruling party that will likely remain second-largest in the next parliament. Insider sources cited by Tempo magazine corroborated this indication of this maneuvering via sart…

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Helter-Smelter: The Crippling Cost of Regulatory Lassitude (with Katherine Hasan) 54:10

1y ago54:10

54:10

Send us a text Nickel smelter air pollution, and the cost on the economy and public health, is the focus of substantive research in a new 100-page report from Crea and Celios. Crea analyst Katherine Hassan discusses the findings, methodology, and implications -- including the possibility of much of Eastern Indonesia eventually becoming a highly pol…

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It's Widodo Wot Won It (with Seth Soderborg and Wahyu Dyatmika) 52:10

1y ago52:10

52:10

Send us a text Pollster Seth Soderborg joins for our post election wrap up as Indonesians overwhelmingly cast ballots in the first round for Prabowo Subianto who syphoned support from Joko Widodo's fellow party member, Ganjar Pranowo. Now Ganjar's party, the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) must decide whether to join a governing coal…

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Indonesia: At a Crossroads No Longer 26:28

1y ago26:28

26:28

Send us a text The Prabowo-Gibran ticket has succeeded in portraying the 14 February national election as, in effect, a referendum on Widodo-ism -- with themselves on the overwhelmingly popular side promising "continuity". But will it instead, unbeknownst to many, actually prove to be a referendum on democracy? Jeff and Kevin discuss new polling da…

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A New Special Episode with Andreas Harsono on Buy Me A Coffee 0:39

1y ago0:39

0:39

Send us a text If you enjoy Reformasi Dispatch, you might enjoy our special episode. In this special episode, we talk to Andreas Harsono, a veteran reporter and rights advocate writing for the NGO Human Rights Watch. Get the episode on Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reformasi/e/219468By On The Level Media

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Squarely in the Turnout Zone: 1st Round Majority May Hinge on Whose Supporters Show (with Dr Seth Soderberg) 1:10:57

1y ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Send us a text In the final days of campaigning, Prabowo has benefited from joint appearances with the popular president, but prospects for a one-round win are nonetheless questionable. The professional public-opinion research analyst Seth Soderberg joins the pod to delve into the dynamics and assess probabilities. Also: Jeff and Kevin examine cabi…

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Down the Straightaway: Weighing Whether to Weigh In 28:59

1y ago28:59

28:59

Send us a text As the presidential campaign enters the home stretch, President Widodo may weigh whether to overtly endorse Prabowo, which would indelibly tie him to Prabowo's fortunes. Joint public appearances have been sustaining Prabowo's momentum, but prospects for a first-round majority are not yet fully assured. Also: Jeff and Kevin discuss th…

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Indonesia's Valentines Election: Cupid(ity) at Play? (with Hadar Gumay) 1:13:32

1y ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Send us a text NetGrit founder Hadar Gumay explains the mechanics of the 14 February election process - from the voter list to the official count, and all the balloting procedures and monitoring systems in between. Given his experience, this is tantamount to having the workings of a car engine explained by Henry Ford. He cites the complexities, inc…

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A Special Reformasi Dispatch Episode On Buymeacoffee.com 0:59

1y ago0:59

0:59

Send us a text As we gear up for an election year we are turning to our donors but this time we are giving back! As a token of our gratitude for your US$20 donation we are making available exclusive content, starting with a special podcast episode recapping the fourth presidential debate. Kevin and Jeff offer up analysis of who had a good night and…

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Whither the Jokowi-Bowo Nexus? Assessing the Durability of Indonesia's Unlikely but Formidable Political Alliance (with Professor Ian Wilson) 54:30

1y ago54:30

54:30

Send us a text Should Gerindra Chair Prabowo Subianto be thankful that President Widodo has provided vital backing? Or should the president be grateful that Prabowo has provided a lifeline? How these two regard one another may shape Indonesia's political outlook for some time. For 'Perth-spective,' we turn to Murdoch University's Indo-Pacific Resea…

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