{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Yah Lah But","title":"#465 ft. Minister Shanmugam - The Israel-Hamas Conflict, Local Politics & Why POFMA is Useful","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ba33db43\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4604,"description":"Minister Shanmugam has been serving as Minister for Law since 2008 and Minister for Home Affairs since 2015. On his YLB debut, he shares his thoughts on the complicated nature of the conflict between Israel & Hamas, the balance between policy and public sentiment in view of the political controversies seen locally this year. He also talks about why POFMA has been useful from his POV, and what keeps him up at night about the future of Singapore.(00:00) Intro(01:39) What to Think(06:57) Thoughts on Oct 7th(09:25) Bilahari's Op-ed(11:59) Singapore's Ties with Israel(21:33) Gaza: Singapore of Middle East?(23:59) Rallies & Social Media(32:53) Misconceptions & Communications(37:49) Anti-Singapore Rhetoric & impact(47:11) Public Sentiment & Interest in Politics(56:40) POFMA(59:03) Disconnect btw Govt and People?(01:04:32) Israel-Hamas: What Now?(01:08:13) The Future of Singapore(01:13:26) One Shiok ThingFind us here!YLB SubredditYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolklory If 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.comOne Shiok ThingIt Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work by Fried, JasonHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | Trailer (2001)The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan | Trailer (2023)Mics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairDesk from @castlerysgEdited and mixed by Terence Chia & Haresh Tilani","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Lvk5K12uIp8q5bBqjTX7ifPJqJOT83Ao1XFNVRr_Xoo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZTdl/ZGY1MDIzMGVjZThh/OWI0MzllMzQ5ZWQ2/Zjg0ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}