Seat of Power: Political leadership | With Pia Ranada

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A podcast on the Philippine presidency and its impact on Filipinos hosted by Rappler Malacañang reporter Pia Ranada.

  1. 01/27/2022

    Episode 31: Duterte readies ammo for 2022 campaign season

    In this episode, Rappler reporter Pia Ranada speaks to political science professor Aries Arugay about the ammo Duterte is readying against the people who seek to replace him in 2022, what this means for the candidates themselves, and what it says about the sitting president's role in the upcoming elections. Support fearless and independent journalism, visit https://rplr.co/supportRappler to donate to Rappler.

    40 min
  2. Episode 30: Sara-less, Go-less Duterte prepares to play hedging game in 2022

    11/30/2021

    Episode 30: Sara-less, Go-less Duterte prepares to play hedging game in 2022

    For all his survey popularity and all the clout that comes with being the most powerful man in the country, President Rodrigo Duterte is so far without an annointed successor, after his own daughter Sara Duterte and longtime aide Senator Bong Go decided not to run for president. In this episode, Rappler's Pia Ranada tries to piece together the events that led to this unlikely scenario and what it means for the 2022 elections. Support fearless and independent journalism, visit https://rplr.co/supportRappler to donate to Rappler.

    10 min

  3. 10/16/2021

    Episode 29: Duterte's 'unconstitutional' memo

    President Rodrigo Duterte has had many tussles with the Senate, but his October 4 memo, according to senators, has brought the stand-off to another level. It's an escalation of Duterte's allergy to a critical Senate. This Seat of Power podcast episode dives deeper into the memo and what it says about Duterte's leadership style. Support fearless and independent journalism, visit https://rplr.co/supportRappler to donate to Rappler.

    7 min
  4. Episode 28: Who is Michael Yang?

    09/16/2021

    Episode 28: Who is Michael Yang?

    Rappler reporter Pia Ranada guides you through the twist and turns in the tale of President Duterte's controversial former adviser.

    12 min
  5. Episode 27: Who is editing out key parts of Duterte speeches?

    08/27/2021

    Episode 27: Who is editing out key parts of Duterte speeches?

    Someone close to the President has a lot of control over which of his remarks the public gets to hear. Who is behind these video edits? Why are they tampering with the President's speeches and do they have the permission of Duterte himself, notorious for being allergic to efforts to control his mouth? Rappler's Pia Ranada tries to answer that question in this episode. Support fearless and independent journalism, visit https://rplr.co/supportRappler to donate to Rappler.

    11 min
  6. Episode 26: Jess Dureza on how Duterte leads the Cabinet

    07/30/2021

    Episode 26: Jess Dureza on how Duterte leads the Cabinet

    In this episode, Pia Ranada speaks to a former Cabinet member and longtime friend of Duterte's, Jesus Dureza, for insights on the President's leadership and governance style.

    34 min
  7. Episode 25: What will Sara Duterte decide?

    07/12/2021

    Episode 25: What will Sara Duterte decide?

    Rappler reporter Pia Ranada speaks to Hugpong ng Pagbabago secretary-general Anthony del Rosario about how Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte is deciding on her 2022 plans.

    15 min
  8. Episode 24: Duterte supporter on why President still popular on last year

    07/03/2021

    Episode 24: Duterte supporter on why President still popular on last year

    Negros Oriental businessman Kenneth Lucio shares eye-opening insights into why many Filipinos still believe in Duterte, despite the economic sluggishness, COVID-19 pandemic, myriad of controversial remarks, bloody drug war, and pandering to China that have earned the President the fiercest criticism.

    35 min
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A podcast on the Philippine presidency and its impact on Filipinos hosted by Rappler Malacañang reporter Pia Ranada.

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