PM Lawrence Wong’s first Cabinet reshuffle is here—and while it includes new faces, many Singaporeans are asking whether it signals real change or safe stability. We break down the key promotions, political signals, and the continued dominance of public sector picks. Then, we turn to the viral photos of Yale-NUS books being discarded in recycling bins, sparking public outrage. Was it a logistics problem, a communications failure, or a symptom of something deeper about how institutions close chapters in Singapore?

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(00:00) Folklory
(00:53) Intro
(11:26) PM Wong Unveils “Strongest” Cabinet Line-Up
(48:34) Yale-NUS Dumps 9,000 Books
(01:08:19) One Shiok Comment
(01:09:57) One Shiok Thing

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PM Wong Unveils “Strongest” Cabinet Line-Up

• PM Wong unveils first full Cabinet: No second DPM, three coordinating ministers named
• No sharp turns in PM Wong’s first post-election Cabinet, but leadership shifts afoot: Analysts
• S'pore Cabinet reshuffle 2025: Who's going where?

Yale-NUS Dumps 9,000 Books

• Hundreds of Yale-NUS books discarded, sparking concerns among alumni over waste and loss
• NUS apologises for 'operational lapse' in dealing with books from Yale-NUS College library
• 'All of that work has just vanished': Yale-NUS faculty members criticise handling of library books

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Jeremy Tan, the independent candidate who contested Mountbatten SMC in GE2025 and earned a historic 36% vote breaks down what it’s really like running solo in a system built for parties. We talk about his motivations, regrets, his focus on Bitcoin, reflections on opposition unity and why Singapore needs more independents.

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(00:00) Words of Wisdom
(00:53) Intro
(03:50) Campaign Strategy and Rally
(05:20) Opposition Dynamics
(06:50) Jeremy's Personal Journey
(13:12) Motivations for Running
(14:53) Post-Election Opinion on Opposition
(22:09) Jeremy's Rally Prep
(28:07) A 'Clean' Fight with Goh Sze Kee?
(32:07) Policy Discussions and Criticisms
(38:26) Engagement with the Community
(41:40) Personal Reflections and Future Plans
(48:20) Opposition Volunteer's Network
(54:19) Do You Have to be Extroverted to Campaign?
(56:43) Family Reactions
(01:00:20) Municipality and Town Council Innovations
(01:06:04) Political Landscape and Youth Motivation
(01:14:45) One Shiok Thing

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SDP is wasting no time. Just two weeks after GE2025, they launched a petition to reform elections, unveiled a new social co-op to rival NTUC, and introduced a youth-led renewal campaign. But does it feel premature—or even too self-promotional? We discuss the optics and potential of their big moves. Then, we dive into Singapore’s new “Go 25” aircon campaign launched by Senior Minister of State Amy Khor, urging everyone to set their thermostats to 25°C. Is this practical or just greenwashing wrapped in cute mascots?

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(00:00) Folklory
(00:53) Intro
(16:50) SDP Targets NTUC
(39:00) SG Sweats Over 25°C Aircon Campaign
(53:48) One Shiok Comment
(56:40) One Shiok Thing

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SDP Targets NTUC

• Chee Soon Juan calls for reforms to electoral system, says SDP will not retreat despite GE2025 losses
• Petition · Reform Singapore's Electoral System

SG Sweats Over 25°C Aircon Campaign

• New campaign to urge S’pore home, business, building owners to set air-cons at 25 deg C
• Go 25 | Green Buildings SG

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