GE Tonight: "Chicken wing" politics and who's really in Singapore's driver's seat?

As we enter the final stretch of the 2025 General Election campaign, GE Tonight is back to help you cut through the noise before you head to the polls. Over the past two weeks, we’ve followed the debates, policies, and political personalities shaping this pivotal election. Now, we’re taking stock of it all.

In this wrap-up episode, we break down key issues that could influence your vote—from cost-of-living pressures and leadership succession to the evolving role of the opposition and what’s at stake for veteran political figures. What happens if Gan Kim Yong doesn’t get elected? Are opposition parties offering real alternatives, or just generating “heat without solutions”? And how should we interpret calls for a stronger mandate—from both sides of the aisle?

Joining us for this critical conversation are two familiar and insightful voices: Nicholas Fang, Managing Director of strategic consultancy Black Dot and former Nominated Member of Parliament, and Dr. Reuben Ng, Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Together, they unpack standout moments from the campaign trail, dissect powerful soundbites—from “chicken wing politics” to “not a passing storm”—and offer analysis on what it could all mean for Singapore’s political future.

Whether you're undecided or already made up your mind, this episode is your essential listening before you cast your vote.

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