Podcast #9 – The history & effects of Singapore’s media regulation policies (A conversation with Cherian George) 24 May 2021 Singapore Press Holdings recently announced major structural changes to its media business, which has suffered losses for many years. Today, we speak to Professor Cherian George, a media scholar from…
Podcast #8 – How should Singapore handle death, grief & funerals? (A conversation with Bernard Chen) 10 May 202111 May 2021 The ongoing pandemic has caused a wave of death, grief and mourning across the world. But even before Covid-19, Singapore has been dealing with how best to support an ageing…
Podcast #7 – The history & significance of The Substation in Singapore (A conversation with T Sasitharan) 3 May 202116 May 2021 The Substation, an independent arts venue at Armenian Street, recently announced its impending closure to much dismay after operating for 31 years. Today, we speak to Mr T Sasitharan, Cultural…
Podcast #6 – A Beginner’s Guide to the Five Power Defence Arrangements (A Conversation with Euan Graham) 21 Mar 202116 May 2021 The Five Power Defence Arrangements turn 50 this year. However, the FPDA, which brings together Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, is little known by the public…
Podcast #5 – The History of Singapore’s Fight Against AIDS (A Conversation with Roy Chan) 21 Mar 202116 May 2021 AIDS is an illness that still carries social stigma and moral indignation. The situation was especially worse during the 1980s and 1990s when most patients died painful deaths and moral…
Podcast #4 – The Beginner’s Guide to the South China Sea dispute (A conversation with Collin Koh) 25 Feb 202116 May 2021 The South China Sea dispute has gained increasing prominence in recent years, with China being especially aggressive with its claims. Today, we speak to Dr Collin Koh, Research Fellow at…
Podcast #3 – What should Stamford Raffles’ place be in Singapore’s history?(A conversation with Faris Joraimi) 15 Feb 202116 May 2021 In recent years, there has been a growing movement to confront the ugly history of colonialism. In particular, activists have targeted enduring symbols of colonialists & slave traders, such as…
Podcast #2 – Understanding the History of Disease Control in Singapore (A conversation with Loh Kah Seng & Hsu Li Yang 24 Jan 202116 May 2021 As Singapore and the rest of the world battle the covid 19 pandemic, the history of infectious diseases provides some lessons on how their spread is affected by social and…
Podcast #1 – Behind the History in Charlie Chan Hock Chye (A conversation with Sonny Liew) 24 Jan 202116 May 2021 In 2015, the graphic novel The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye captured public attention when its grant was withdrawn by the National Arts Council. Despite this, the book gained…
Podcast Announcing the new Historyogi Podcast 6 Jan 202124 Jan 2021 I'm launching a new podcast series that will accompany the Historyogi Post newsletter. Named the Historyogi Podcast, the series will seek to highlight lesser known aspects of local and regional history…
