GE2025: From 'Taskforce Man' to 'Look Left Look Right'; let's look behind the scenes of The Straits Times coverage

GE2025: Darryl Lo on what GE2025 revealed about running as an independent candidate

Famously known to rep the “Duck” symbol during GE2025, Darryl Lo became an overnight internet sensation during this year’s election as an independent candidate who captured the hearts of many with his ingenuity and candor in Radin Mas SMC. At just 28 years old, he won 23.47 percent of the vote, ranking the second highest in a three-cornered fight between the incumbent PAP and opposition party PAR in that constituency. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Darryl Lo, the independent candidate who ran for Radin Mas SMC during GE2025, to find out more about how he managed to win the hearts of Singaporeans of all ages, and how he bridged the generational gap despite his first time in politics. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Hot Seat: Did social media overhype expectations for change in GE2025?

The PAP celebrated a resounding victory at the 2025 General Election held on 3rd of May, where we saw a landslide victory in their favour, winning 87 out of 97 seats. However, how did this happen when just a mere few days ago we saw a lot of noise online which put the opposition parties as the favourable candidates to be elected into Parliament.  On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Terence Chia, Co-Host of Yah Lah BUT Podcast and Daniel Lim, Co-Host of The Daily Ketchup Podcast, in order to find out whether social media overhyped expectations for change in GE2025? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

GE2025: Jeremy Tan looks back on his political campaign, shares his plans for his future

For the first time since 1972, independent candidates turned out to be the more popular choice during Singapore’s General Elections.  GE2025 saw an independent candidate in Mountbatten SMC, winning 36.16% of the vote, making it The highest vote share for an independent in the constituency in over 50 years. Hongbing Jeong speaks to Jeremy Tan, the former candidate who ran for Mountbatten SMC during GE2025, to learn more about his participation in GE2025 and finding out what’s next for him as he continues to engage Singaporeans beyond the ballot box.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

GE2025: Plot twists, voter shifts & bold outcomes - now everyone’s asking, what’s next?

Singapore has marked off its 14th General Election and Singaporeans have returned the PAP to power with 65.57% of the popular vote, a commanding swing from its 61.24% share in the last general election. But, GE2025 shook up Singapore’s political landscape in more ways than one. Shifting alliances, unexpected or expected outcomes, and a changing voter base have left many asking: what just happened—and what’s next? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Zakir Hussain, Associate Editor, The Straits Times to find out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

GE2025: From 'Taskforce Man' to 'Look Left Look Right'; let's look behind the scenes of The Straits Times coverage

As the dust settles from GE2025, we are taking a look back at the viral moments, memes, and trends that shaped election coverage, with a focus on a younger, digitally-savvy crowd. From "Taskforce Man" to "Look Left Look Right" remixes, we gain a behind-the-scenes look into the Straits Times' 'Young and Political' initiative, and how the past two weeks played out in the media space. Audrey chats with Danson Cheong, Assistant News Editor at The Straits Times.   Produced & Presented by: Audrey Siek Edited by: Trisha Yeong Photo credits: The Straits Times See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.