Jom presents: The Neighbourhood Boy

Who exactly is Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s fourth prime minister? How did he rise to become the city-state’s first leader from a so-called “neighbourhood school” (rather than an elite one)? And what are the challenges Singapore and he will face in the coming years? Host Jean Hew seeks answers to these questions through interviews with his schoolmates, colleagues, and political competitors, as well as other Singaporeans. The Neighbourhood Boy is a four-episode series, premiering 7 August 2026, with a new episode every Friday. Presented by Jom , a weekly magazine about Singapore .

Jom presents: The Neighbourhood Boy is a government podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #4

  4. Akan datang

  Aug 27, 202634 minS0

  <p>What does the General Election 2025 tell us about Lawrence the politician, and Lawrence, the leader? And what do the results mean for the future of the PAP, and Singapore?</p><p>---</p><p>Annotated transcript available here.</p><p>If you enjoyed the show, read “Lawrence’s stunning success”, our GE2025 analysis. And please support our work. It’s the only way we can stay independent and keep making podcasts. You’ll also get access to our full library of content from 2022.</p><p>Do tag and follow us today on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Telegram, and/or TikTok.</p><p>---<...

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  Episode #3

  3. Growth at what cost?

  Aug 20, 202632 minS0

  <p>Singapore’s remarkable economic success masks deep inequalities in what’s sometimes called a “first-world country with a third-world wage structure”. Related issues that Lawrence Wong will have to contend with are the public housing conundrum, as well as low fertility and high immigration.</p><p>---</p><p>Annotated transcript available here.</p><p>If you enjoyed the show, read “Lawrence’s stunning success”, our GE2025 analysis. And please support our work. It’s the only way we can stay independent and keep making podcasts. You’ll also get access to our full library of content from 2022.</p><p>Do tag and follo...

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  Episode #2

  2. Party games

  Aug 13, 202627 minS0

  <p>Ten years ago, many other men were ahead of Lawrence Wong in the race to become Singapore’s fourth prime minister. How did he pip them?</p><p>---</p><p>Annotated transcript available here.</p><p>If you enjoyed the show, read “Lawrence’s stunning success”, our GE2025 analysis. And please support our work. It’s the only way we can stay independent and keep making podcasts. You’ll also get access to our full library of content from 2022.</p><p>Do tag and follow us today on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Telegram, and/or TikTok.</p><p>---</p><p>00:00 I...

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  Episode #1

  1. Ah boy to man

  Aug 4, 202628 minS0

  <p>Who exactly is Lawrence Wong? A schoolmate, grad school friend, colleague, political opponent, and subordinate help give us a sense of the man. Their stories depict his progress from “neighbourhood” school to ministerial office.</p><p>---</p><p>Annotated transcript available here.</p><p>If you enjoyed the show, read “Lawrence’s stunning success”, our GE2025 analysis. And please support our work. It’s the only way we can stay independent and keep making podcasts. You’ll also get access to our full library of content from 2022.</p><p>Do tag and follow us today on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tele...

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  Jom presents: The Neighbourhood Boy

  Jom presents: The Neighbourhood Boy — Trailer

  Aug 4, 20261 minS0

  <p>Who exactly is Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s fourth prime minister? How did he rise to become the city-state’s first leader from a so-called “neighbourhood school” (rather than an elite one)? And what are the challenges Singapore and he will face in the coming years? Host Jean Hew seeks answers to these questions through interviews with his schoolmates, colleagues, and political competitors, as well as other Singaporeans.</p><p>The Neighbourhood Boy is a four-episode series, premiering 7 August 2026, with a new episode every Friday. Presented by Jom, a weekly magazine about Singapore.</p>

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