Podcast Episodes

Season 4 Episode 35 (with Herald Van Der Linde)

Season 4 Episode 35

Interview with 'Majapahit' author Herald van der Linde - pluralism, commerce and justice in pre-modern Indonesia.  Plus, a look at the likely new cab…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Season 4 Episode 34

Season 4 Episode 34

In this episode: Asean Summit, Jakarta governor debate, investigation in South Kalimantan, fiscal deficit outlook, cabinet-roster prognostications.

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1 year, 10 months ago

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Season 4 Episode 33 (With Rio Tuasikal)

Season 4 Episode 33

This week: Erin Cook talks to Rio Tuasikal on his paper regarding media coverage of AI in Indonesia. Also, Regional-head races, ethanol production, c…

1 year, 10 months ago

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Season 4 Episode 32 (With James Guild)

Season 4 Episode 32

This week: Sri Mulyani speculation, Kiwi pilot released, cabinet rumors and sand exports.  Also: Prof James Guild discusses the Widodo-era legacy of …

1 year, 11 months ago

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Season 4 Episode 31

Season 4 Episode 31

This week: the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (Kadin) takeover, Widodo's offspring under fire, and updates on the politics of regional-head elections…

1 year, 11 months ago

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The Indonesian Toggle for Democracy (with Wahyu Dhyatmika)

Season 4 Episode 30

Following the profound setback to democratization from Golkar's takeover, constitutional justices undertook a spirited effort to restore competition …

2 years ago

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Golkar In Subordination

Season 4 Episode 29

President Widodo and Prabowo Subianto need no longer contend with restiveness from Indonesia's second-largest party: Golkar Chair Airlangga Hartarto …

2 years ago

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Empty Boxes, Now More than Ever

Season 4 Episode 28

This week, Southeast Asia's politics witnessed the dissolution of Thailand's most popular party (again), and strides in Indonesia's regional‑head ele…

2 years ago

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The French Connection: Prabowo's State Visit to Paris

Season 4 Episode 27

Indonesia's president-elect set a distinctive tone by making visits to France, Serbia, Turkey and Russia.  Kevin and Erin examine some takeaways (mor…

2 years ago

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Trong's Wake and Vietnam's Next Course (with Mike Tatarski)

Season 4 Episode 26

The passing of the Communist Party's general secretary has the makings of a watershed for modern Vietnam - yet the public domain is distinctly unruff…

2 years, 1 month ago

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