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Ep. 54: In the mind of Marcos Jr. supporters

Ep. 54: In the mind of Marcos Jr. supporters

In this episode, former Philippine senator Antonio Trillanes talks about his recent dialogue with a group of voters to better understand their support for the son of the later dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who’s running for president in May.   OR LISTEN:...
Ep. 53: Jailed Duterte foe seeks vindication via reelection

Ep. 53: Jailed Duterte foe seeks vindication via reelection

Jailed for 5 years on questionable drug charges, Sen. Leila de Lima is seeking a second term. Christian Esguerra spoke with her spokesperson on how difficult it has been for her to wage a nationwide campaign while in detention, including explaining why she’s a victim...
Episode 52: Troll wars in Philippine elections

Episode 52: Troll wars in Philippine elections

Can candidates realistically win without so-called “line troll networks”? Christian Esguerra sat down with a veteran campaign strategist and a professor, who studied how Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter influence political discourse in the 2022 elections.   OR LISTEN:...
Ep.51: How presidential interviews should be done

Ep.51: How presidential interviews should be done

This episode is a critical, no-BS look at presidential interviews in the run-up to the Philippine elections in May 2022, because the interviewer and the questions he asks are just as crucial as the candidates’ response. Journalist Christian Esguerra sits down...