{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Yah Lah But","title":"#459 - Shanmugam Takes Issue with ST Op-ed on Israel-Hamas War & MBS Launches $10,000 Taylor Swift Concert Packages","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5e70d063\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3636,"description":"A recent Straits Times op-ed on the Israel-Hamas war, written by retired senior diplomat Bilahari Kausikan, triggered a response from Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam, who disagreed with Bilahari’s views, and also directed people to read another op-ed with a differing perspective. Why was there a need for a Minister to come forward and push back on a paywall-blocked op-ed accessible only to ST subscribers? Elsewhere, Marina Bay Sands is going all in on Taylor Swift mania with their VIP concert packages, with eye-watering prices ranging from $10,000 on the low end, to $50,000 for the “Wildest Dreams” package. We break down the packages, and discuss which one offers the best value for Swifties (who can afford it).\nFind us here!\nYLB TikTok\nYLB IG\nYLB YouTube\nFolklory\nIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com\n\nShanmugam Takes Issue with ST Op-ed on Israel-Hamas War\nBilahari's ST op-ed doesn't emphasise Israeli govt's 'illegal actions' over many years: Shanmugam\nHard truths about Gaza war’s cruel and complex dilemma (by Bilahari Kausikan)\nIsrael’s actions in Gaza have been disproportionate (by Ahmad Firdaus Daud)\nGaza war: Hard truths and humanitarian law (by Tommy Koh)\nNetanyahu asks Israeli government to back Hamas hostage deal\n\nMBS Launches $10,000 Taylor Swift Concert Packages\nTaylor Swift The Eras Tour | Marina Bay Sands\n\nOne Shiok Comment\nComments on SubReddit post for YLB #458\nReddit post by internetlurker96\n\nOne Shiok Thing\nThe Devil's Plan | Official Trailer | Netflix\nTHE BOYS – Season 3 Official Trailer\n\nMics and Headphones from @shure\nChairs from @ergotunechair\nDesk from @castlerysg\n\nEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/P-FL68bNyrAJP_EUfxDZLWp-CdkgeA4hsvYhFh8IVPw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNGVh/NjE1ZTIzODk2ODEx/ZmIwNDkwZWU1NDEy/ZGE4OS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}