{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Yah Lah But","title":"#786: Desmond Lee Rejects Jamus Lim’s “Simple Fix” & Influencer’s Iran-Israel Pun Backfires","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/af40f126\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3403,"description":"Jamus Lim calls class-size relief a straightforward fix; Desmond Lee says teacher recruitment isn’t trivial in a tight labour market. Meanwhile influencer Novita Lam’s “Iran this, Israel that” caption backfires online and forces an apology.\nUPDATE: Since recording this episode, we've learnt that we missed out some important details relating to the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) discussed here. We explain more at: https://youtu.be/Lvrd72JN6dw?si=lvRzN_SzfhxJqtzZ&t=2825\n𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮\nCheck out the second season of our edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about one of Singapore’s oldest relics, and why the British blew it to smithereens!\nListen on melisten | Spotify | Apple\n𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴\nHaresh: Game Theory #9: The US-Iran War\nTerence: Antony nets stunning bicycle kick in the Seville derby!\n𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!\nDrop us an email at contact@ministryoffunny.com! We’re always looking out for people to do cool stuff with, so let’s chat!\n𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – \"𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘁”\nGet a roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox!\nSubscribe Here\n(00:00) TELL YOU FIRST S2\n(01:20) Intro\n(04:15) Desmond Lee Rejects Jamus Lim’s “Simple Fix”\n(32:10) Influencer’s Iran-Israel Pun Backfires\n(46:40) One Shiok Comment\n(51:00) One Shiok Thing\n𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲!\nReddit | Telegram\n𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀\nTikTok | Instagram | Facebook\n𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:\nDesmond Lee Rejects Jamus Lim’s “Simple Fix”\nTeacher recruitment not a 'trivial challenge', says Desmond Lee on Jamus Lim's claim of 'straightforward solution'\n[Dec 2025] Class sizes matter as teaching workload changes, say Singapore teachers\n[Nov 2025] Former teacher challenges claims on workload measures, urging minister to witness real classroom conditions\nWhat you need to know about class sizes | MOE\nInfluencer’s Iran-Israel Pun Backfires\nS'pore influencer Novita Lam's...","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}