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In this episode of Ears of East, we discuss the 2022 Fifa World Cup held in Qatar – specifically, the several human rights abuses that took place in the process. From the treatment of foreign workers to the suppression of LGBTQ+ activism, we explore whether this event was a step back for human rights. We speak with Mr Sharry, who teaches human rights in CPERS and used to live in Qatar, providing valuable insight to our discussion. Listen to find out more about this controversial matter and feel free to continue the conversation in the comments below.

Show Notes:
World Cup 2022: How has Qatar treated foreign workers?
Qatar: Rights Abuses Stain FIFA World Cup
Qatar: Six things you need to know about the hosts of the 2022 FIFA World Cup

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In this episode of Ears of East, we discuss Singapore’s continuous use of capital punishment for drug trafficking. Despite the opposition from the greater international community, Singapore continues to defy this global tendency to abolish it. This discussion will provide you with different perspectives and a case study of Nagaenthran Dharmalingam which is a manifestation of this issue. Listen to find out more about the implications of Singapore’s embracement of capital punishment for drug trafficking.

Shownotes:
Findings from Recent Studies on the Death Penalty in Singapore
Singapore: Abhorrent hangings must end as man with intellectual disability executed
Death penalty for drug trafficking is in Singaporeans’ interest: Shanmugam

Episode description:
Service at UWC is intense. We often hear about its benefits for our development, after all, there’s a reason it’s a core part of the UWC curriculum. A question less asked is whether service completely does “good” for the world, or whether the focus is instead on student learning. In short, is Service for us, or them?

We speak with Rick Hannah, head of Service and Sustainable Development at UWCSEA East, and discuss what service looks like and how we can navigate this balance of our development with global good.

Show notes:
The Moral Imperative Towards Cost-Effectiveness
80,000 hours
The world’s best charity can save a life for $3,337.06

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In this episode of Ears of East, we discuss the recent policy introduced by UWCSEA to achieve sustainability in school trips. This discussion will give you unique perspectives from various stakeholders, including an interview with Ms Cathy Jones who is the current Head Campus. Listen to find out whether the implications of this policy hinders the importance of outdoor education, service and activities trips in exchange of incorporating sustainability to assist in realising the school’s mission and responsibility to the world we live in.

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In this episode of Ears of East, we explore the well-known and divisive public figure Andrew Tate and his impact on the youth of today. We look at how he rose through social media, why he became infamous, his de-platforming and what this ultimately means for the youth political balance. Listen to our takes on some of his controversial statements and feel free to leave your impressions in the comments below.

Shownotes:
Inside the violent, misogynistic world of TikTok’s new star, Andrew Tate

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In this episode of Ears of East, we invite Mr Ball (Head of HS PE) to join us to discuss the role politics plays in sports. Not only do we delve into the impacts recent issues, like the Ukraine-Russia conflict, have on sport, but also the role athletes have in using their stage as a platform to express their views on political issues. Listen to find out for yourself if you think politics does have a role in sport, and whether it should continue this way or not.

Shownotes:
Ukraine crisis: Fifa and Uefa suspend all Russian clubs and national teams
Why Russian athletes are competing under the ROC at Olympics
Sacked Russian F1 driver Nikita Mazepin included on EU sanctions list
The politics behind Virat Kohli Vs BCCI – Why was the Captain sacked?
Marathoner Soh Rui Yong excluded from SEA Games line-up; says he will not appeal against decision
How a Quickly-Deleted Tweet About China Got Pretty Much Everyone Mad at the NBA
De Kock to join South Africa teammates in taking knee after issuing apology

Description:
In this episode of Ears of East, we discuss the issues arising from the existence of Chinese privilege in Singapore. This discussion will give you unique perspectives from various stakeholders, including the Singaporean government and some members of the UWC community for a more fruitful episode. Listen to find out for yourself if you think the concept of privilege, specifically Chinese privilege exists in Singapore.

Shownotes:
What are the facts of the rioting incident at Little India on 8 Dec?

‘Chinese privilege’ a borrowed label but important to discuss and set in Singapore’s context, experts say

NDR 2021: PM Lee says ‘entirely baseless’ to claim that ‘Chinese privilege’ exists in Singapore

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This episode of Ears of East is a brief yet timely discussion on the role of NATO in global politics, and how Ukraine’s desire to join NATO is one of the reasons for the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Show Notes
NATO website
What is NATO – you tube clip
Pros and cons of NATO
What is NATO and how has it responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
Why the Ukraine crisis is the West’s fault – John J. Mearsheimer
Could NATO do more to stop the war in Ukraine?

9 meaningful ways to help Ukraine

Episode Description
On this episode of the Ears of East podcast, we delve into one of the most pertinent questions for the youth: is social media encouraging political polarisation. We analyse the impacts of being exposed to political activism online, the repercussions of an increasingly polarised youth and what can be done about it in a highly gripping discussion.

Shownotes
How tech platforms fuel U.S. political polarization and what government can do about it
Social media is making a bad political situation worse

Description

In this episode of Ears of East, we discuss the issues arising from transgender athletes competing in high-level competitions. This discussion will give you unique perspectives from various stakeholders, including a guest speaker Ms Caitlin Hutchinson who is a PE teacher for a more fruitful episode. Listen to find out while there has been a promotion for inclusion of transgender athletes, it still remains a controversy to the public.

Shownotes

How does hormone transition in transgender women change body composition, muscle strength and haemoglobin?
Caster Semenya and the Twisted Politics of Testosterone
New IOC guidelines on transgender athletes lauded, but experts say questions remain