Podcast – Historyogi

#14 – What does AUKUS mean for Singapore & the Indo-Pacific? (A conversation with Euan Graham)

In September this year, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia announced the AUKUS security pact, which includes an agreement to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. This development has…

#13 – Shaping Singaporeans’ attitudes towards China (A conversation with Sense Hofstede)

The rise of an increasingly affluent and assertive China is dramatically changing our strategic environment. As a Chinese majority country, Singapore’s ties with China have special significance. Today, we speak…

#12 – Collecting the oral histories of Queer Singaporeans (A conversation with Hannah)

Oral history is an increasingly popular method of recording the experiences of groups that may be left out of official documented archives or from national narratives. Today, we speak to…

#11 – The history of Singapore’s Blogfather (A conversation with mrbrown)

15 Aug 202116 Aug 2021

Lee Kin Mun, better known as mrbrown, is known as the Blogfather of Singapore and has become a cultural icon with his skits and witty takes on life here. Today,…

#10 – How can we effectively tackle racism in Singapore? (A conversation with Sharvesh)

30 Jun 202116 Aug 2021

Singapore has recently seen a surge in discussions on racial discrimination after several troubling incidents, including physical attacks. Today, we speak to Sharvesh, co-founder of the Instagram account Minority Voices,…

#9 – The history & effects of Singapore’s media regulation policies (A conversation with Cherian George)

24 May 202116 Aug 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…

#8 – How should Singapore handle death, grief & funerals? (A conversation with Bernard Chen)

10 May 202116 Aug 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…

#7 – The history & significance of The Substation in Singapore (A conversation with T Sasitharan)

3 May 202116 Aug 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…

#6 – A Beginner’s Guide to the Five Power Defence Arrangements (A Conversation with Euan Graham)

21 Mar 202116 Aug 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…

#5 – The History of Singapore’s Fight Against AIDS (A Conversation with Roy Chan)

21 Mar 202116 Aug 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…