The Psychological & Social Toll of Reality TV, Exploring Female Friendships Ft. Cast of CASH QUEENS

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Be sure to catch Fay Alexander, Wasmah Syerin, Indah G, Icha (Andi Annisa Iasyah), Vivi Cen, Shanika Ancita, Trisha Lohanda, Jennifer Calista, and Nindy Sanyoto, on Season 1 of Cash Queens on Flimty’s Official YouTube channel. This episode is sponsored by Flimty, a health and wellness brand providing easy, effective solutions to support digestion, weight management, and a healthier lifestyle. And shoutout to Boy William for letting us use his home to shoot this episode.

THE PROBLEM WITH ISLAM IN INDONESIA: The Role of SBY and Jokowi in Islamic Extremism & Will Prabowo Be The Solution? Ft. Ade Armando

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Ade Armando is an Indonesian academic, media expert, and political figure known for his outspoken views on religion, democracy, and social issues. Formerly a lecturer at the University of Indonesia and a founding member of the Liberal Islam Network, he later joined the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in 2023 and ran for office in the 2024 elections. Ade has a long career in journalism and media analysis, and is recognized for challenging conservative norms and speaking bluntly on controversial topics—often drawing both praise and backlash. His involvement in PSI brought him further into the spotlight, especially after making remarks about political dynasties that sparked protests and internal party sanctions. Timestamps: 0:00 — Ade Armando getting beaten up by people chanting “Allahu Akbar” at a demonstration, is religious extremism in Indonesia only a problem with Muslims? 13:10 — How was the Quran created? Applying holy books in the context of modern times 22:55 — Is islamic extremism a problem Indonesia is currently dealing with? What is the problem with Muslims in Indonesia? 36:55 — Government intervention in religious education, the history behind how Islam in Indonesia went from moderate to high/extreme. 01:13:08 — UU Penistaan Agama (Blasphemy Laws), how to have proper interreligious dialogue with one another

IF YOU WANT MORE JOBS, MAKE INDONESIA PRO BUSINESS AGAIN Ft. Center for Indonesian Policy Studies

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Anton Rizki Sulaiman & Dr. Krisna Gupta are senior experts at the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS), an independent, non-profit think tank based in Jakarta that provides evidence-based policy analysis and practical recommendations to support an open, inclusive, and prosperous Indonesia.Anton Rizki Sulaiman is a specialist in public communication and sustainable development. With a background in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement, he has advised multinational corporations, SOEs, and international organizations on public policy, political risk, and ESG strategies. He holds a master’s degree in corporate communication and marketing from Leeds University Business School and a political science degree from Université Libre de Bruxelles.Dr. Krisna Gupta is an economist focused on international trade, investment policy, and Indonesian manufacturing. He utilizes panel data and quantitative methods to evaluate policy impact. Dr. Gupta earned his Ph.D. from the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU and holds two master’s degrees in economics. He received the Hadi Soesastro Prize in 2019 for excellence in Indonesian development research. Timestamps 0:00 — Overview of Indonesia’s employment landscape 9:34 — OMBINUS Law, UU Cipta Kerja, government inefficiencies and the problem with minimum wages 23:23 — Informal jobs, Sh*pee and the disappearing medium enterprises 43:03 — Protectionism & how it’s hurting us & explaining the drama about ride-sharing companies 57:47 — The tea about tipping & Gen Zs in the workforce 01:07:03 — Personal accountability & choice in financial management, the lipstick effect 01:16:24 – The grand scheme benefits of unemployment and firms dying

DEBATE: FROM HARDLINE ATHEIST TO DEVOUT RELIGIOUS, WHY DID YOU CHOOSE CHRISTIANITY? FT. BEN "BOBBY" SUMADIWIRIA

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Ben Saputra is a content creator most well-known for his character as 'Bobby Saputra.' 0:00 - Intro + blooper 0:14 - “This man goes to CHURCH!?!” 1:12 -   From a proper German Atheist to being a big fan of Jesus  5:59 - Discussion: the concept of feeling like there is a void and asking “what was I made for?” 7:05 - Addressing the process of going through logical inconsistencies and fallacies 9:14 -  Ben’s experience with losing everything 11:00 - Exploring other religions 13:45 - “All these inadequacies can root back to my inadequacies” 18:47 - What does “surrendering” look like? 22:42 - Ben’s view on Atheist and Agnostics 23:51 - Advice in exploring/ experiencing spirituality 31:10 - SIGNS 35:57 - Faith vs Delusion 37:33 - WHAT ARE THE CHANCES? 40:00 - Why did God answer your prayers and not everyone else’s? 46:55 - “I love God but I am not Christian?” 52:20 - Right or Wrong? 57:10 - There has got to be something bigger out there in the universe like it can’t just be us 1:00:17 - Outro

DEBATE: Normalize Breastfeeding in Public? Raising a Newborn & Postpartum Depression

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Kizzy Nanik is currently a full time stay at home mother raising a newborn. On the side, she also posts content on her TikTok & Instagram that aims to share about all of the wonders, joys, trials & tribulations of motherhood.0:00 - Intro + funny blooper 0:36 - Addressing misconceptions and misunderstandings about breastfeeding, what new mothers need to know, why and how it is difficult 4:09 - Addressing the formula stigma, pros & cons of breastmilk vs. formula, reflecting on not being able to breastfeed as a mother & nipple talk 15:30 - Is being able to breastfeed a privilege? How to tell that the baby is being fed enough 19:40 - Mom-guilt & Mom-shaming from other moms 22:31 - Reality vs. Media portrayals of motherhood, Jennifer Bachdim, pressure to “bounce back,” flexing breastfeeding on social media 33:34 - The reality of bonding with your newborn, postpartum depression thoughts, should there be a license to parent, and legal pre-requisites to get married? 42:27 - Apps for parents 43:40 - Trad wife societal pushback 48:02 - Debate portion: Should women breastfeed in public? The line between a mother’s right to feed her baby vs. the social contract of culture, the sexualization of breastfeeding 01:00:19 - Is the problem with the breast or the nipple? The importance of exposure to breasts and breastfeeding 01:02:16 - The current gap in sex education, government mandatory parenting classes, and the problem with men 01:08:54 - Raising boys vs. raising girls, the problem with how we’ve traditionally raised boys 01:18:33 - How governments, men, and women can better support newborn moms, paternal leave, postpartum vs. baby blues, the financial costs of breastfeeding, competing with your husband on who’s the better parent 01:36:54 - Stay at home mom is more difficult than working corporate, everyone needs moms  

BOBBY SAPUTRA: IS IT CALLED INDONESIA GELAP BECAUSE PEOPLE FORGOT TO PAY FOR ELECTRICITY?

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Bobby Saputra is the son of the richest man in Indonesia, his dad owns the bottled water brand AK-WA, and today he wants to share his political opinions about homelessness, climate change, the military bill, and the economy with Cindy Liu, daughter of the richest woman in Indonesia and largest collector of Birkin bags.

DEBATE: How Young Is Too Young To Get Married? How Big Is Too Big of an Age Gap? Ft. Samira Shihab

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This episode is sponsored by NordVPN 🎁 who is giving all TIGS listeners an exclusive deal: A 2-year plan plus 4 extra months, with an unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee. Go to nordvpn.com/indahg or use the code INDAHG at checkout. Samira Shihab has evolved as an entrepreneur into venture capital with her most recent position in building and leading AC Ventures’ value creation team. She is also the founder of Stellar Women, Indonesia’s first female focused business accelerator and platform for entrepreneurs and women leaders. Previously, she is also is the co-founder of Tinkerlust, Indonesia’s leading preloved luxury marketing place.

28 Lessons in 28 Years: Don't Surround Yourself With Losers, Don't Be Poor & Don't Lend People Money

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Honestly this is just an hour of me yapping and being silly so enjoy

Stigmas Against Models & The Unspoken Dark Side of Being Physically Attractive Ft. Gaby Hartanto

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35:50 — Continue from YouTube Free Portion

Indonesia, The Invisible Giant: How to Make Indonesia Prominent on the International Stage & Why it Matters Ft. Anies Baswedan

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Anies Baswedan is the former Indonesian Minister of Education and Culture (2014–2016) and former Governor of Jakarta (2017–2022). More recently, he ran as a presidential candidate in the 2024 Indonesian general election. He holds a PhD in Public Policy from Northern Illinois University, a Master’s degree from the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Universitas Gadjah Mada. In 2023, he was appointed to the board of the Asia Research Center at the University of Oxford. 0:00 — Life in Maryland, Illinois & DC. What does Anies miss from life in the United States? 9:43 — Moving back to Indonesia after life abroad 19:08 — Being the only brown Muslim Indonesian kid living with a white family in Milwaukee, speaking in churches to an audience of white people 25:51 — Advice for international Indonesians abroad: Hangout with non-Indonesians! Addressing Indonesia's lack of global presence and global comprehension 40:05 — The role Indonesian international students play on the global stage, and advice for when Indonesians travel 58:40 — Continue to VIP Section 58:54 — The importance of speaking an international language, addressing the narrative that speaking English makes you less patriotic, and how did Anies learn English? 01:21:36 — Closing, aspirations for Indonesia, and recommendations for LPDP reformation

The Psychological & Social Toll of Reality TV, Exploring Female Friendships Ft. Cast of CASH QUEENS

The Indah G Show

Be sure to catch Fay Alexander, Wasmah Syerin, Indah G, Icha (Andi Annisa Iasyah), Vivi Cen, Shanika Ancita, Trisha Lohanda, Jennifer Calista, and Nindy Sanyoto, on Season 1 of Cash Queens on Flimty’s Official YouTube channel. This episode is sponsored by Flimty, a health and wellness brand providing easy, effective solutions to support digestion, weight management, and a healthier lifestyle. And shoutout to Boy William for letting us use his home to shoot this episode.

THE PROBLEM WITH ISLAM IN INDONESIA: The Role of SBY and Jokowi in Islamic Extremism & Will Prabowo Be The Solution? Ft. Ade Armando

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Ade Armando is an Indonesian academic, media expert, and political figure known for his outspoken views on religion, democracy, and social issues. Formerly a lecturer at the University of Indonesia and a founding member of the Liberal Islam Network, he later joined the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in 2023 and ran for office in the 2024 elections. Ade has a long career in journalism and media analysis, and is recognized for challenging conservative norms and speaking bluntly on controversial topics—often drawing both praise and backlash. His involvement in PSI brought him further into the spotlight, especially after making remarks about political dynasties that sparked protests and internal party sanctions. Timestamps: 0:00 — Ade Armando getting beaten up by people chanting “Allahu Akbar” at a demonstration, is religious extremism in Indonesia only a problem with Muslims? 13:10 — How was the Quran created? Applying holy books in the context of modern times 22:55 — Is islamic extremism a problem Indonesia is currently dealing with? What is the problem with Muslims in Indonesia? 36:55 — Government intervention in religious education, the history behind how Islam in Indonesia went from moderate to high/extreme. 01:13:08 — UU Penistaan Agama (Blasphemy Laws), how to have proper interreligious dialogue with one another

IF YOU WANT MORE JOBS, MAKE INDONESIA PRO BUSINESS AGAIN Ft. Center for Indonesian Policy Studies

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Anton Rizki Sulaiman & Dr. Krisna Gupta are senior experts at the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS), an independent, non-profit think tank based in Jakarta that provides evidence-based policy analysis and practical recommendations to support an open, inclusive, and prosperous Indonesia.Anton Rizki Sulaiman is a specialist in public communication and sustainable development. With a background in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement, he has advised multinational corporations, SOEs, and international organizations on public policy, political risk, and ESG strategies. He holds a master’s degree in corporate communication and marketing from Leeds University Business School and a political science degree from Université Libre de Bruxelles.Dr. Krisna Gupta is an economist focused on international trade, investment policy, and Indonesian manufacturing. He utilizes panel data and quantitative methods to evaluate policy impact. Dr. Gupta earned his Ph.D. from the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU and holds two master’s degrees in economics. He received the Hadi Soesastro Prize in 2019 for excellence in Indonesian development research. Timestamps 0:00 — Overview of Indonesia’s employment landscape 9:34 — OMBINUS Law, UU Cipta Kerja, government inefficiencies and the problem with minimum wages 23:23 — Informal jobs, Sh*pee and the disappearing medium enterprises 43:03 — Protectionism & how it’s hurting us & explaining the drama about ride-sharing companies 57:47 — The tea about tipping & Gen Zs in the workforce 01:07:03 — Personal accountability & choice in financial management, the lipstick effect 01:16:24 – The grand scheme benefits of unemployment and firms dying

DEBATE: FROM HARDLINE ATHEIST TO DEVOUT RELIGIOUS, WHY DID YOU CHOOSE CHRISTIANITY? FT. BEN "BOBBY" SUMADIWIRIA

The Indah G Show

Ben Saputra is a content creator most well-known for his character as 'Bobby Saputra.' 0:00 - Intro + blooper 0:14 - “This man goes to CHURCH!?!” 1:12 -   From a proper German Atheist to being a big fan of Jesus  5:59 - Discussion: the concept of feeling like there is a void and asking “what was I made for?” 7:05 - Addressing the process of going through logical inconsistencies and fallacies 9:14 -  Ben’s experience with losing everything 11:00 - Exploring other religions 13:45 - “All these inadequacies can root back to my inadequacies” 18:47 - What does “surrendering” look like? 22:42 - Ben’s view on Atheist and Agnostics 23:51 - Advice in exploring/ experiencing spirituality 31:10 - SIGNS 35:57 - Faith vs Delusion 37:33 - WHAT ARE THE CHANCES? 40:00 - Why did God answer your prayers and not everyone else’s? 46:55 - “I love God but I am not Christian?” 52:20 - Right or Wrong? 57:10 - There has got to be something bigger out there in the universe like it can’t just be us 1:00:17 - Outro

DEBATE: Normalize Breastfeeding in Public? Raising a Newborn & Postpartum Depression

The Indah G Show

Kizzy Nanik is currently a full time stay at home mother raising a newborn. On the side, she also posts content on her TikTok & Instagram that aims to share about all of the wonders, joys, trials & tribulations of motherhood.0:00 - Intro + funny blooper 0:36 - Addressing misconceptions and misunderstandings about breastfeeding, what new mothers need to know, why and how it is difficult 4:09 - Addressing the formula stigma, pros & cons of breastmilk vs. formula, reflecting on not being able to breastfeed as a mother & nipple talk 15:30 - Is being able to breastfeed a privilege? How to tell that the baby is being fed enough 19:40 - Mom-guilt & Mom-shaming from other moms 22:31 - Reality vs. Media portrayals of motherhood, Jennifer Bachdim, pressure to “bounce back,” flexing breastfeeding on social media 33:34 - The reality of bonding with your newborn, postpartum depression thoughts, should there be a license to parent, and legal pre-requisites to get married? 42:27 - Apps for parents 43:40 - Trad wife societal pushback 48:02 - Debate portion: Should women breastfeed in public? The line between a mother’s right to feed her baby vs. the social contract of culture, the sexualization of breastfeeding 01:00:19 - Is the problem with the breast or the nipple? The importance of exposure to breasts and breastfeeding 01:02:16 - The current gap in sex education, government mandatory parenting classes, and the problem with men 01:08:54 - Raising boys vs. raising girls, the problem with how we’ve traditionally raised boys 01:18:33 - How governments, men, and women can better support newborn moms, paternal leave, postpartum vs. baby blues, the financial costs of breastfeeding, competing with your husband on who’s the better parent 01:36:54 - Stay at home mom is more difficult than working corporate, everyone needs moms  

BOBBY SAPUTRA: IS IT CALLED INDONESIA GELAP BECAUSE PEOPLE FORGOT TO PAY FOR ELECTRICITY?

The Indah G Show

Bobby Saputra is the son of the richest man in Indonesia, his dad owns the bottled water brand AK-WA, and today he wants to share his political opinions about homelessness, climate change, the military bill, and the economy with Cindy Liu, daughter of the richest woman in Indonesia and largest collector of Birkin bags.

DEBATE: How Young Is Too Young To Get Married? How Big Is Too Big of an Age Gap? Ft. Samira Shihab

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This episode is sponsored by NordVPN 🎁 who is giving all TIGS listeners an exclusive deal: A 2-year plan plus 4 extra months, with an unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee. Go to nordvpn.com/indahg or use the code INDAHG at checkout. Samira Shihab has evolved as an entrepreneur into venture capital with her most recent position in building and leading AC Ventures’ value creation team. She is also the founder of Stellar Women, Indonesia’s first female focused business accelerator and platform for entrepreneurs and women leaders. Previously, she is also is the co-founder of Tinkerlust, Indonesia’s leading preloved luxury marketing place.

28 Lessons in 28 Years: Don't Surround Yourself With Losers, Don't Be Poor & Don't Lend People Money

The Indah G Show

Honestly this is just an hour of me yapping and being silly so enjoy

Stigmas Against Models & The Unspoken Dark Side of Being Physically Attractive Ft. Gaby Hartanto

The Indah G Show

35:50 — Continue from YouTube Free Portion

Indonesia, The Invisible Giant: How to Make Indonesia Prominent on the International Stage & Why it Matters Ft. Anies Baswedan

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Anies Baswedan is the former Indonesian Minister of Education and Culture (2014–2016) and former Governor of Jakarta (2017–2022). More recently, he ran as a presidential candidate in the 2024 Indonesian general election. He holds a PhD in Public Policy from Northern Illinois University, a Master’s degree from the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Universitas Gadjah Mada. In 2023, he was appointed to the board of the Asia Research Center at the University of Oxford. 0:00 — Life in Maryland, Illinois & DC. What does Anies miss from life in the United States? 9:43 — Moving back to Indonesia after life abroad 19:08 — Being the only brown Muslim Indonesian kid living with a white family in Milwaukee, speaking in churches to an audience of white people 25:51 — Advice for international Indonesians abroad: Hangout with non-Indonesians! Addressing Indonesia's lack of global presence and global comprehension 40:05 — The role Indonesian international students play on the global stage, and advice for when Indonesians travel 58:40 — Continue to VIP Section 58:54 — The importance of speaking an international language, addressing the narrative that speaking English makes you less patriotic, and how did Anies learn English? 01:21:36 — Closing, aspirations for Indonesia, and recommendations for LPDP reformation