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As Brazil heads into run-off presidential election, we talked about ⁠Brazil election in the sense of conservative rebound. Is there a shift worldwide on people gravitating to reform because of perceived or actual injustice? In the midst of the shift, how do Malaysians perceive the conditional pardon on the former prime minister Najib?

As the nation celebrated 59th independence just more than 1 month ago, we explored the topics concerning Reid Commission, affirmative action that have been around since the founding of the nation. Even more so now when the nation is divided over the former PM's conditional pardon, it is imperative that we visit some of the history in order not to repeat history. Join us for part 2 (final part) in this episode.

As the nation celebrated 59th independence just more than 1 month ago, we explored the topics concerning Reid Commission, affirmative action that have been around since the founding of the nation. Even more so now when the nation is divided over the former PM's conditional pardon, it is imperative that we visit some of the history in order not to repeat history. Join us for part 1 in this episode.

In this episode, we discussed few key questions in our pursuit of rainbow nation: 1. What went wrong with PH? 2. ⁠What is the key message from the voters really? 3. ⁠What does the future hold for a multicultural Malaysia?

In a pretty recent episode 207 of ‘Keluar Sekejap’ podcast, KJ and Shahril invited an amateur law professor in the studies of MA63 to discuss on the highly specialised and contentious topic of MA63. Following that, Senator Robert Lau has rebutted the factual and constitutional errors. In this episode, we discussed the agenda behind false narrative of MA63 and the connection between GPS and BN.

Trump issued the executive order at the onset of his second term which provided that babies who are born in the United States to parents who are in this country either illegally or temporarily are not automatically entitled to citizenship. In the SCOTUS decision ruled on 30 June 2026, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. Tune in to this episode as we breakdown the SCOTUS decision which many conservatives lamented.

The Supreme Court ruled on 30 June 2026 that states can exclude transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports teams. It was a decision that even many homosexuals celebrated due to the inherent athletic advantage that trans athletes have over girls and women.

During USA semiquincentennial celebration, President Trump delivered one of the most powerful and focused speeches of his two presidencies, evoking "American exceptionalism" and warning against the dark forces that seek to destroy it. In this episode, we discuss the uniqueness of USA government system.

Johor Menteri Besar (MB) Onn Hafiz Ghazi dissolved the state assembly one year ahead of schedule, paving the way for Johor state election that will be held in the next weekend. With the Barisan Nasional coalition’s flagship party, the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), having deep roots in Johor, the “arrogance” with the organisational prowess causes PMX to be agitated over the less collaborative approach. How are things looking for the coalition?

With Starmer quitting as Labour leader, thus paving way for contest for new prime minister, would this be a lesson for Malaysians when the voters allow disappointment to turn into disengagement and nation in decline?

With 11 July 2026 set by Election Commission as the polling date for Johor, political pundit Bridget Welsh commented that Johor polls set the tone for competitive election season. With UMNO feeling bullish about defending its state administration, are we seeing a rallying of old powers gearing up for General Election?

While the former Malaysia Economy Minister has pulled a stunt with formation of his new party “Kancil Party” in an attempt to portray an image of weakened Madani government, the uncertainty surrounding petrol subsidy cut has plagued the hearts of many “T20s”. As Malaysia draws nigh to election cycle, we explore stigmas surrounding wealth tax and subsidy in a nation not foreign to affirmative action.

We have heard rumours of new party formation and now our Malaysian eyes have seen it. What will become of Malaysia? Tune in to the discussion and find out if you’re keen on nation watch.

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Even in the midst of withdrawal of accreditation of Iran’s ambassador by foreign ministry of Lebanon with Tehran’s violation of diplomatic norms and established practices, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibraham has shown continual support in the name of Iran’s right to defend its sovereignty, “particularly in the face of continued Israeli strikes in the country and in Lebanon”. In this episode, we explore Malaysia’s position in this war from the perspective of undealt trauma from anti-colonial and anti-west mindset. Our hope is for Malaysia to navigate unpolitically correct as she sees the rise of pre-1979 Lion and Sun Flag.