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Talking Indonesia

Talking Indonesia
Indonesia
Prabowo Subianto
Renewable Energy
Climate Change
Corruption
Suharto
Gibran
Comfort Women
Israel
Palestine
Indonesian Politics
Energy Transition
Just Energy Transition Partnership
Colonial History
Japanese Occupation
Migrant Workers
Indonesian War Of Independence
Tentara Pelajar
Salim Group
Coal

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.

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After the floods – Alfira O’Sullivan and Murtala In late November last year, heavy rainfall brought by Cyclone Senyar saw massive floods and landslides hit large parts of West and North Sumatra and Aceh Province. The images captured on cell phones an... more

Jakarta is said to be in a water crisis. This is a familiar claim that has been repeated for years as parts of the city sink, groundwater is over-extracted, and access to clean water remains uneven. Yet what, precisely, is the crisis that Jakarta is ... more

On 10 November 2025, Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto made a controversial decision that reignited divisions in Indonesian society: he posthumously designated former President Suharto as a pahlawan nasional or a ‘national hero.’ Suharto seized ... more

Cast your minds back to February 2024, in the campaign lull before Indonesians hit the ballot box, a documentary unceremoniously dropped on youtube. Now, documentaries on electoral campaigning are legion, and generally they attract a pretty narrow au... more

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Recent Guests

Zainal Arifin Mochtar
Professor at the Faculty of Law at Gadjah Mada University and presenter of Dirty Vote 2.
Gadjah Mada University
Episode: Dirty Vote II o3 - Zainal Arifin Mochtar
Irma Hidayana
Public health activist and consultant focusing on health impacts of the baby food industry
Department of Population Health at Hofstra University, New York; founder of pelanggarancode.org
Episode: Irma Hidayana - Free Nutritious Meals Program
Egi Primayogha
Advocacy Coordinator for the NGO Indonesia Corruption Watch
Indonesia Corruption Watch
Episode: Egi Primayogha - Corruption in Prabowo-Gibran's First Year
Grace Leksana
Assistant Professor in Indonesian History in the Department of History and Art History at Utrecht University.
Utrecht University
Episode: Grace Leksana - A Re/writing History Project
Mahesti Hasanah
Organizer of Aliansi Gusar
Aliansi Gusar
Episode: Aliansi Gusar - Overseas Responses to Indonesia's Protests
Benni Hasbiyalloh
Organizer of Aliansi Gusar
Aliansi Gusar
Episode: Aliansi Gusar - Overseas Responses to Indonesia's Protests
Ifana Tungga
Organizer of Aliansi Gusar
Aliansi Gusar
Episode: Aliansi Gusar - Overseas Responses to Indonesia's Protests
Dr. Clara Siagian
Social researcher focused on urban issues and the experiences of those affected by state housing policies in Jakarta
Episode: Clara Siagian - Rusunawa and the State
Diah Angendari
PhD candidate at Leiden University, focusing on AI policy in Indonesia
Leiden University
Episode: Diah Angendari - AI Policy in Indonesia

Hosts

Jacqui Baker
Co-host and presenter known for her expertise on Indonesian cultural and political issues.
Dr. Jemma Purdey
Co-host and prominent figure in discussions of Indonesian political and social landscapes.
Tito Ambyo
Co-host and presenter with a focus on Indonesian societal issues.
Dr. Elisabeth Kramer
Co-host with expertise in Indonesian politics and social movements.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 153 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Fantastically done and well informed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    floatingpanda
    United States5 years ago
  • Important

    This is the important information about religious leader role in time of crisis

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dani Afala
    Indonesia5 years ago
  • Good insights

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bennnnnnnnyyyyyyy
    Indonesia6 years ago
  • Unwarranted Bias In Certain Episodes

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dheemaria
    Indonesia6 years ago
  • Very informative

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MacBook Air 2018
    Spain6 years ago

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Jakarta Water Crisis - Wahyu Astuti
Q: Can you explain how is it complicated to simply build pipes from South Jakarta to North Jakarta to redistribute water?
Ayu discusses the environmental impact of groundwater extraction and emphasizes that it's not a simple solution to distribute water between regions due to sustainability issues.
Jakarta Water Crisis - Wahyu Astuti
Q: Are we in a sort of water crisis? What exactly is the crisis? Is it about scarcity, quality of water, affordability, or distribution?
Ayu explains that a crisis can mean many things, depending on who experiences it and their perspective. In Jakarta, water access is unequal and unreliable, and the issue of groundwater extraction is significant.
Jakarta Water Crisis - Wahyu Astuti
Q: Can you please tell me about yourself, your affiliations and why you're interested in researching water infrastructure and governance in Indonesia?
Ayu is a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney, and she is researching water, particularly in Greater Jakarta, because she experiences unreliable water supply in Tangerang.
Irma Hidayana - Free Nutritious Meals Program
Q: What do we know about what's happening in Indonesia around trying to improve maternal health?
Indonesia has a national program focusing on maternal health, nutrition supplementation, and community-level education to address stunting.
Irma Hidayana - Free Nutritious Meals Program
Q: Can you tell us what causes stunting and how significant is this problem for Indonesia's children?
Stunting is caused by factors like poor maternal nutrition and inadequate infant feeding, significantly affecting many children in Indonesia.

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The content focuses on a wide range of topics pertinent to Indonesia, including politics, foreign policy, public health, environmental issues, and social activism. Episodes frequently feature expert guests who discuss critical issues impacting Indonesia, such as corruption, urban development, media freedom, and historical perspectives within Indonesian society. Unique aspects include a strong emphasis on the voices of scholars and activists, providing listeners with insights from those directly involved in research or advocacy, making it a noteworthy resource for understanding contemporary Indonesian affairs through an academic lens.

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Recent guests on Talking Indonesia include:

1. Zainal Arifin Mochtar
2. Irma Hidayana
3. Egi Primayogha
4. Grace Leksana
5. Mahesti Hasanah
6. Benni Hasbiyalloh
7. Ifana Tungga
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