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The Simon Says Podcast

“Simon Says” is a deep dive into the topsy-turvy world of Malaysian politics and why it matters. Follow host Simon Yeo as he gives his perspectives and decodes current political and government news for you. If you have ever wondered about some of the following, this show is for you! “Why does boring history matter to politics?” “What’s Malaysia’s future going to be like? Should I even start a family?” “How can I tell if what the media is telling me is true or not?” “How can we, the people, get more

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00:24:55

Lessons from US House Speaker Election

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/02/24

Representative Matt Gaetz became the poster boy in the recent US House Speaker Election. After 15 rounds of voting, consensus was reached when Kevin McCarthy agreed to a whole list of demands by 20 representatives. It set in motion meaningful reforms that essentially make Congress less of a rubber stamping institution but actual ground for healthy policy government discussion, agreement, disagreement, and consensus.

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00:38:16

Big Pharma in Collusion with Big Govt?!

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/02/20

“The pharmaceutical industry is dangerous to health. Further proof with COVID-19.” reads the title of an article published by NIH, UK. In recent times, we have seen an alarming sharp rise in the sudden collapse of young healthy athletes, so much so that a name is been given to it - “Sudden Adult Death Syndrome”. Many times in the show, we have talked about developing discernment to navigate through the control of big government and authoritarian system. The global virus was merely an experimental

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00:38:19

Joe Biden vexed by the Unvaxxed

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/02/17

Much like the frog in a slowly heating pan of water, history has demonstrated that societies often assume the roles of useful idiots when they are quick to ignore a slow descent into autocracy and fascism all for the “greater good”. In this episode, we see the true colours of a tyrannical leader who regards the unvaxxed with disdain, including his own citizens who are being threatened and blamed for the ongoing COVID crisis. As you follow this video, you’ll find informative discussion that talks

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00:42:56

Citizen Journalism: Navigating through Echo Chambers

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/02/14

George Orwell critised the manipulation of citizens by totalitarian regimes in his book “1984”. When the fourth estate failed to hold the present-day government accountable with its evolution into a mere echo chamber of the leftist regime, we see the rise of citizen journalism. For those of you interested to venture into citizen journalism, this is an episode to watch!

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00:25:07

Say No to Pandemic Amnesty, and Yes to mRNA...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2023/01/01

Governor DeSantis recently dropped the hammer on the biopharmaceutical medical state when he introduced mRNA accountability hearing. It was nothing short of epic — as he brought in renowned experts like doctors Bhattacharya, Kulldorff, and others to testify against Fauci-ism. Find out in this part 2 of the podcast where we explore the moves that Governor DeSantis takes in offering critical assessments of things that bureaucracies like the FDA, CDC, and NIH are doing.

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00:27:13

Twitter Files - Uncovering Lies (S5, Episode 7, Part...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/12/30

The recent release of Twitter files by billionaire tech mogul, Elon Musk, has had the world dumbfounded by the lies that have been at play. In fact, Twitter was operating a giant political censorship machine applied with brute computer force. If you’re interested in the geeky side of the US political landscape, you won’t want to miss this first part of our podcast.

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00:24:49

Chinese Media on Unity Government (S5, Episode 6,...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/12/18

With the active push to use the media for ideological efforts in the international platform, we have seen an increase in active consumers of the propaganda of the Chinese Communist Party. A vast effort to get everybody thinking together, aka unity of thought, is in the play. We explore independent Chinese media's take on the pursuit of freedom of speech in Malaysia and their unique take on a unity government.

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00:22:13

Drawing the Red Line (S5, Episode 6, Part 1 of 2)

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/12/15

In an increasingly polarizing world with contrasting points of view and often extreme polar opposites in political positions – are we able to draw a clear line between freedom, liberty, and a globalist totalitarian system? What happens when democracy becomes corrupt and controlling or when a dictator becomes benevolent if such a thing is even possible?

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00:34:06

[Election Specials] Undi18: Participating in...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/12/07

An interesting trend was observed among the 6.9 million new voters in this 15th Malaysian General Election. It was not homogeneous, and many's primary source of information was social media. In this episode, we explore how our guests, being first-time voters themselves, came to make an informed decision in spite of the social media frenzy.

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00:33:51

[Election Specials] Unity Government (S5, Episode 4)

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/11/30

Within the first week from the polling day, Malaysians have been treated to interesting political development in the country. Are we finally starting to see the decoupling of the centralised power at the federal level with the formation of a unity government? You’ll find out more in this episode!

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00:49:22

[Election Specials] Analysis of GE15 Results (S5,...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/11/24

Following the 15th Malaysian General Election held on 19th November 2022, we see a turning point in the Malaysian political landscape. While the whole nation is waiting anxiously as to who would emerge as the winner in the race for Putrajaya, we sit down to discuss a few prime takeaways from this GE15. 1. Is GPS really for freedom of religion in Sarawak as claimed by Abang Jo? 2. What is the impact of Undi18? 3. Comparison between Teal and Red Wave in GE15 4. Impact of Anti-Hopping Law 5. What’s

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00:34:59

[Election Specials] Manifesto Comparison (S5, Episode 2)

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/11/17

Join us as we do a review of the election manifesto for the 3 main coalitions, i.e., Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, and Perikatan Nasional, in this 15th Malaysian General Election, so that you are better equipped to vote for the formation of the righteous government that’s for nation building. Remember, we are voting for the candidate, party, and coalition in this first-past-the-post system.

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00:33:50

The Razak Legacy – How should we vote in the upcoming...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/11/11

As we discussed on the New Realism and the Battle with the Mainstream Media in the last two segments of the final episode of Season 4 of this podcast, the main question boils down to how should we vote in light of the truth that surrounds this nation, particularly on the Razak lineage and the concerned party / coalition. Join us in this episode as we tackle the false narrative that plagues the rural folks – “Najib tak salah, tau?”

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00:27:09

[Election Specials] Should we vote in Malaysian GE15?...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/11/11

We are just one week away from the polling day for GE15 on 19th November 2022. So much is at stake – the economy, the business opportunities, and the livelihood of Malaysians. Should our unacquaintance with the Malaysian political landscape be a deterrent to casting our votes? Join us as we embark on this new exciting video podcast series that talk about all things political but relevant in our daily lives.

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00:12:34

Battle with Mainstream Media (S4, Episode 15, Part 2...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/10/12

Last week we saw Kanye West (now known as Ye) stormed the internet and Paris fashion week with “White Lives Matter” shirt. In an interview with Tucker Carlson, he boldly put in record that we are “in a battle with the media where the majority of the media has godless agenda.” Following the first part on New Realism, the panel sat down to discuss the alternatives to mainstream media.

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00:16:15

The New Realism of Tun Abdul Razak (S4, Episode 15,...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/10/05

Edmund Burke, an Irish-British statesman, famously said, "In history, a great volume is unrolled for our instruction, drawing the materials of future wisdom from the past errors and infirmities of mankind." Following our last conversation pertaining to the purpose of exposing corruption in episode 12 of season 4, we deep dive into the breaches in our nation, particularly in the lineage of Razak. Here’s part 1 of this episode!

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00:52:06

Grassroot Series #2: The Rising Up of Engaged...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/09/23

At a time when the world is talking about “recovery”, we are being reminded of the Walk for Judicial Independence organised by the Malaysian Bar on 17th June 2022. An unwarranted and inexplicable display of state power and intimidation by the Royal Malaysia Police was witnessed in this walk that was intended to uphold the doctrine of separation of powers. Nonetheless, in the midst of all this, there is a part that each citizen can take part in nation-building in Malaysia. One person at a time

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00:49:17

Malaysia Day vs Merdeka Day (S4, Episode 13)

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/09/15

Just two weeks ago, Malaysia celebrated 65th Independence Day with parades being held at the Independence Square in KL. Only 12 years ago today, 16th September, Malaysia Day, was deemed a public holiday by our disgraced former Prime Minister, Najib Abdul Razak, to foster the Malaysian spirit. If we had just celebrated Independence Day of Malaysia, what then are we commemorating on Malaysia Day? You won’t want to miss out on listening to this fascinating conversation between 4 Malaysians, West and

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00:39:10

What is the Purpose of Exposure of Corruption? (S4,...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/09/14

Several weeks ago, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Abdul Razak, lamented the failure of the country’s judicial system, where he has “watched from the dock as his chances of success of the appeal slowly erode away”. Despite the five-person apex court unanimously upholding the conviction and 12-year prison sentence as well as a RM210 million fine, there seems to be a ramping up of the usage of the moniker “Bossku” by the ex-premier’s social media team. Whilst Najib amassed millions of fans on

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00:54:06

Grassroot Series #1: The Rising Up of Engaged...

The Simon Says Podcast ·

2022/07/15

We've got great news for you on today's episode! We are at a very exciting moment to see the significant impact on the direction of Malaysia with the rising up of engaged citizens and the populist movement. You don't want to miss this broadcast to catch a vision of how you, an individual private citizen, can choose to make a positive change and turn things around. Join us to find out who's our special guest this broadcast!

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