
In the Talking Indonesia podcast, Dr Jemma Purdey, Dr Jacqui Baker, Tito Ambyo and Dr Elisabeth Kramer present an extended interview each fortnight with experts on Indonesian politics, foreign policy, culture, language and more. Find all the Talking Indonesia podcasts and more at the Indonesia at Melbourne blog.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 286 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

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Fantastically done and well informed!
This is the important information about religious leader role in time of crisis
Good insights and speakers but honestly sometimes the speakers mumble and I can’t hear them clearly through my earphone at max volume (granted I was in a public transport) so anything you could help with the sound editing would be great
Genuinely baffling that the basis of the discussion for the Freedom of Speech episode is a loaded question. It is immediately assumed that Freedom of Speech is curtailed in Indonesia — cherry-picking certain examples and ignoring the fact that people like the 212 Campaign can riot on the streets with little to no repercussions. Absolutely disappointing. I expected a much more nuanced discussion on this topic, and instead was met with such a myopic take, so this is the point that i unsubscribe.
One of the few—and certainly the best—podcast about Indonesia in English. The interviewers present diverse topics related to Indonesia's current events, and the interviewees provide most interesting perspectives from within and out.
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The show features in-depth interviews with experts on Indonesian politics, governance, security, and society, often focusing on how policy and history shape contemporary outcomes. Episodes frequently feature academics, researchers, and active practitioners who bring nuanced, locally grounded insights on issues like corruption, urban reform, public health, disaster response, and social movements. A standout pattern is rigorous, evidence-backed discussion that connects historical legacies to current policy debates, with occasional critique of government initiatives and advocacy perspectives. Audience responses suggest strong value in expert perspectives and regional context, though some episodes are critiqued for audio quality or the depth of... more
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Recent guests on Talking Indonesia include:
1. Panggah Ardiansyah
2. Ella Malinda
3. Linda Susilowati
4. Mel Johnston
5. Maidina Rahmawati
6. Alfira O'Sullivan
7. Zainal Arifin Mochtar
8. Irma Hidayana
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