Straight Talk Southeast Asia

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Welcome to Straight Talk Southeast Asia. In this podcast, host, political analyst and academic, Dr. Bridget Welsh covers politics, current affairs, developments and other news in Southeast Asia, all for your listening pleasure. Episodes cover the latest developments every week, so it's best to listen to the latest episode to get to know what's happening. See you soon! This show is produced by Renegade Radio.

  1. 5D AGO

    EP124: Thailand’s Election with Ken Lohatepanont

    This episode looks at Thailand’s 2026 general election with University of Michigan scholar Ken Lohatepanont, examining the victory of Bhumjaitai party, losses by Pheu Thai and People’s Party, changing voting patterns and implications ahead. Stay informed on our website: https://straighttalkseasia.com/

    31 min

  2. FEB 1

    EP123: Myanmar Five Years On

    This episode looks at Myanmar’s junta’s election and reflects on the five-year anniversary of the 2021 coup.  Stay informed on our website: https://straighttalkseasia.com/

    29 min

  3. JAN 30

    EP122: Philippines ASEAN Chairmanship with Dr. Don McLain Gill

    This episode looks ahead at what to expect with the 2026 ASEAN chairmanship of the Philippines with Dr. Don McLain Gill. Stay informed on our website: https://straighttalkseasia.com/

    32 min

  4. JAN 22

    EP121: Contextualizing Vietnam’s Party Congress with Nguyen Khac Giang

    This episode examines the Vietnam Party Congress with Nguyen Khac Giang, tracing developments and broader ongoing political reforms taking place in Vietnam. Stay informed on our website: https://straighttalkseasia.com/

    33 min

  5. JAN 17

    EP120: Cambodia Scam Centers with Jacob Sims

    This episode looks at the extradition of Chen Xi to China from Cambodia and the broader geopolitics of Cambodia’s scam economy with Harvard University Asia Center Visiting Fellow Jacob Sims. Stay informed on our website: https://straighttalkseasia.com/

    29 min

  6. JAN 11

    EP119: Looking Back at 2025

    This episode looks back at political developments in 2025, drawing attention to geopolitics, Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship, domestic power consolidation and strain and pressures for change.  Stay informed on our website: https://straighttalkseasia.com/

    28 min

  7. 12/21/2025

    EP118: Myanmar's Junta Polls w/ Billy Ford

    This episode looks at contemporary Myanmar politics at the end of the 2025 with SEAPI political analyst/fellow Billy Ford, focusing on the Myanmar junta election, challenges for the opposition/resistance and what to look out for ahead. Stay informed on our website: https://straighttalkseasia.com/

    33 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    EP117: Economic Shocks and Southeast Asia’s Resilience with Roland Rajah

    This episode looks at the economy in Southeast Asia over the past year with Lowi Institute's Roland Rajah, highlighting shocks, resilience and variation across the region. Stay informed on our website: https://straighttalkseasia.com/

    28 min
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Welcome to Straight Talk Southeast Asia. In this podcast, host, political analyst and academic, Dr. Bridget Welsh covers politics, current affairs, developments and other news in Southeast Asia, all for your listening pleasure. Episodes cover the latest developments every week, so it's best to listen to the latest episode to get to know what's happening. See you soon! This show is produced by Renegade Radio.

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  • Creator
    Renegade Radio
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Renegade Radio
  • Show Website
    Straight Talk Southeast Asia

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