Indonesia In-depth podcast

Indonesia In-depth

We explore what’s beneath the surface of an otherwise simplified or overlooked discourse in Indonesia; capturing the innermost stories of, and delivering thoughtful essays on, the people and events at the beating hearts of Indonesia's politics and culture.

We explore what’s beneath the surface of an otherwise simplified or overlooked discourse in Indonesia; capturing the innermost stories of, and delivering thoughtful essays on, the people and events at the beating hearts of Indonesia's politics and culture.

 

#65

Komando In The Ring

Coming from two generations of high ranking military leaders, Dimas grew up wanting nothin... more

09 Sep 2021

35 MINS

35:31

09 Sep 2021


#64

The Tiger Cubs

Election is a contest with a winner, but what if the only way to "win" is to make sure "no... more

14 Jun 2021

25 MINS

25:32

14 Jun 2021


#63

The Making of a National Food Culture (Part 2)

Though Indomie is one of Indonesian's most iconic brands, its true origin is largely misun... more

24 May 2021

29 MINS

29:44

24 May 2021


#62

The Making of a National Food Culture (Part 1)

How did instant noodles become a staple food for Indonesians? How did Indomie become Indon... more

03 May 2021

29 MINS

29:26

03 May 2021


#61

Season 4 of Indonesia In-depth is launching today!

Our podcast feeds has been a bit quiet recently, but that's because we have been hard at w... more

03 May 2021

02 MINS

02:07

03 May 2021


#60

What's New from Indonesia In-depth?

We’ve got some big news! We’ve been off the grid for a while but that’s for a good reason.... more

19 Feb 2021

03 MINS

03:06

19 Feb 2021


#59

Indonesia In-Studio E3: The Sound of 2020

2020 is coming to an end, and to be honest, we can’t wait! Through musical instruments, so... more

30 Dec 2020

10 MINS

10:07

30 Dec 2020


#58

Going Back to Indirect Elections?

One of the major changes to Indonesia following the fall of Soeharto and Reformasi was dec... more

10 Nov 2020

40 MINS

40:06

10 Nov 2020


#57

Indonesia In-Documentary - Where Do We Draw The Line?

Between May - July 1945, members of the Investigative Committee for Preparatory Work for I... more

22 Sep 2020

43 MINS

43:20

22 Sep 2020


#56

Maritime As A Source Of Power?

President Widodo promised to return Indonesia to a maritime power when he first took offic... more

30 Aug 2020

14 MINS

14:18

30 Aug 2020


#55

Indonesia In-Documentary: Anywhere But Home

There are more and more Nigerians fleeing to Indonesia. Why is this the case? Though the l... more

29 Jul 2020

31 MINS

31:58

29 Jul 2020


#54

Trailer - Anywhere But Home

To flee to a foreign country you barely know and not knowing the language can be scary. Bu... more

25 Jul 2020

01 MINS

01:14

25 Jul 2020


#53

Local, Central, & the Blame Game

Prior to the pandemic there was push by major parties, such as PDI-P, Golkar and Gerindra,... more

22 Jul 2020

42 MINS

42:08

22 Jul 2020


#52

Economic Challenges - with Economist Faisal Basri

The Central Government has prevented provincial leaders, such as Jakarta governor Anies Ba... more

15 May 2020

43 MINS

43:25

15 May 2020


#51

What's In A Number?

The Indonesian public has been fixated on the official number for Covid-19 cases and death... more

28 Apr 2020

49 MINS

49:10

28 Apr 2020


#50

How Do We Know Who to Believe for What Now?

When we ask ourselves how people would even begin to conceive and believe in conspiracy th... more

25 Apr 2020

40 MINS

40:05

25 Apr 2020


#49

No Time for Maritime

During his first term in office, President Widodo promised to return Indonesia to its mari... more

30 Mar 2020

48 MINS

48:15

30 Mar 2020


#48

Indonesia In-Documentary: (Mis) Understood Silence

When the international community condemned the arbitrary detention, mass surveillance, pol... more

24 Feb 2020

49 MINS

49:20

24 Feb 2020


#47

Indonesia In-Ten E3: Indonesia's Shifting Political Landscape

The drama over who will fill Jakarta's empty deputy governor seat is less about local poli... more

11 Feb 2020

07 MINS

07:10

11 Feb 2020


#46

Indonesia In-Ten E2: Jakarta's 2022 Election Canceled

Anies Baswedan eyed the Jakarta governor's seat as a stepping stone to the presidential pa... more

05 Feb 2020

06 MINS

06:00

05 Feb 2020


#45

Indonesia In-Studio E2: A Piece of the Recording Puzzle

From unknown gadgets to the vice president's table, what do some of our team members belie... more

24 Jan 2020

20 MINS

20:56

24 Jan 2020


#44

Out With The New, In With The Old

Indonesia’s political liberties have progressed since the reformation era began in 1998. H... more

17 Jan 2020

34 MINS

34:46

17 Jan 2020


#43

Indonesia In-Ten: Megawati & Jokowi

President Jokowi has been in office since 2014 and was just re-elected for a second term l... more

06 Jan 2020

06 MINS

06:51

06 Jan 2020


#42

Indonesia In-Studio: Unexpected Interviews & A Newfound Interest

Ever wonder what it takes to produce our episodes? There is an entire process that goes in... more

26 Dec 2019

26 MINS

26:19

26 Dec 2019


#41

Floating Hospital & A Sinking Healthcare System

Launched in 2014, Indonesia’s Healthcare and Social Security Agency, locally known as BPJS... more

18 Nov 2019

24 MINS

24:29

18 Nov 2019