Independent and lucid analysis of Indonesian politics, policymaking, justice, and economics featuring Kevin O’Rourke and Erin Cook. The podcasts incorporate exclusive interviews with experts and draws on content from the Reformasi Weekly reports, produced for subscribers since 2003.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIndependent and lucid analysis of Indonesian politics, policymaking, justice, and economics featuring Kevin O’Rourke and Erin Cook. The podcasts incorporate exclusive interviews with experts and draws on content from the Reformasi Weekly reports, produced for subscribers since 2003.
Recent episodes include "Episode 212 (with Angus Mackintosh)" (26 October 2026, 74 minutes), "Episode 211 (with Munira Mustaffa)" (6 October 2026, 91 minutes), and "Episode 210" (26 September 2026, 33 minutes).
Reformasi Dispatch publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 216 episodes.
Booking probability for Reformasi Dispatch is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Reformasi Dispatch requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Reformasi Dispatch's contact route on record: verified email.
Reformasi Dispatch is a news podcast with 216 episodes published.
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Episode #27
Another dire and unanticipated warning from MSCI precipitated another crash of the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX), and for insights we consulted the Indonesia-based independent equities analyst Angus Mackintosh of...
Episode #26
Munira Mustaffa joins then podcast for a discussion of memetic violence in Southeast Asia as well as Russian recruiting of Indonesians for combat in Ukraine. Also: a wide-ranging cabinet reshuffle delicately preserves...
Episode #25
Smoke and mirrors this week in Indonesia: Palangkaraya's air-quality index (AQI) routinely tops 1,000; a technocratic new finance minister suddenly takes over; Nadiem must appeal again; a ferry disaster kills over 130...
Episode #24
Nazir Foead, formerly head of the now defunct Peatland Restoration Agency (Badan Pengelola Gambut) joins Kevin and Erin to talk about the fire ravaging Indonesia, especially peatland fires, of which Indonesia has 12-14...
Episode #22
As Indonesia's export control policies increasingly attract attention, Vietnam is tentatively embracing the Korean Chaebol model. Max Abbott, a seasoned analyst of both countries, helps compare and contrast their...
Reformasi Dispatch
Thinzar Shunlei Yi, Magnitsky human rights award recipient for Outstanding Young Human Rights Activist Award and activist of the human rights NGO #Sisters2Sisters joins the Reformasi Dispatch podcast to share the...
Episode #20
Reliable new polling suggests the national mood may be shifting away from the president. BI's esteemed governor abruptly resigns and attention will focus on whether the central bank will fall fully under personalized...
Episode #19
An embarrassment of riches befell the top prosecutor in Indonesia's AGO when police discovered seven suitcases of gold bars in the closet of his golf home. But the prosecutor, Deputy AG Febrie Adriansyah, has not...
Episode #18
Reformasi Dispatch discusses: the Nadiem Makarim verdict and its effects on sentiment as well as procurement; the VP sweepstakes ahead of the 2029 scheduled election; the increasing urgency of kickstarting deliberations...
Episode #17
In this special Pride month episode of Reformasi Dispatch, Kevin and Erin talk to legendary LGBTQ activist Dédé Oetomo to talk about his activism work, the recent rise of homophobic attacks and his words for future...
Episode #16
The students are back! And so is Reformasi Dispatch co-founder Jeff Hutton, who rejoins Erin and Kevin after his academic sojourn. He shares his impressions of Indonesia's latest generation of campus youth -- their...
Episode #15
After a precipitous drop in both the rupiah and the Indonesian Stock Index, Kevin and Erin round up the assorted moves implemented by the government to bolster confidence and restore stability (spoiler: there were...
Episode #14
As the rupiah continues to slide, the government is exacerbating business sentiment by imposing an export marketing board for palm oil, coal and ferroalloys. Kevin and Erin discuss the background, implications, and...
Episode #13
Manila awaits the fate of the Dutertes. Prabowo makes an impression in Cebu for Asean's Summit, militarily and sartorially. Amien Rais's claims of an "offside" relationship between Prabowo and Teddy sparks a backlash...
Episode #12
Indonesian politics this week featured mini-reshuffle of three cabinet & cabinet-level posts -- Kevin and Erin discuss the motives, consequences and who gained an advantage (spoiler: the Army). Also: a rail disaster...
Episode #11
Amid pressure on the freedom of expression in Indonesia, Reformasi Dispatch examines the dynamics with Wahyu Dyatmika, a director of the Tempo Media Group. Wahyu joins the pod to discuss attitudes in civil society and...
Episode #10
An interruption in shipments of LPG, the ubiquitous cooking fuel in Indonesia, will likely cause shortages soon, with consequences for the image of the administration. And to safeguard petrol and diesel, Indonesia is...
Episode #9
In this week's episode of the Reformasi Dispatch podcast on Indonesia - with an energy crunch looming, will the government hike fuel prices or ration subsidized petrol? Will LPG supplies hold out? And will discomforts...
Episode #8
A military critic from the human rights group Kontras suffered a harrowing attack with acid that burned him badly. What does this portend for expression? In turn, police examined over 80 CCTV cameras and identified the...
Episode #7
President Prabowo reacts to the US-Israel invasion of Iran -- offer to mediate, assembles luminaries including former presidents, and then sets 'ready alert' (siaga satu) status for the military. An array of groups and...
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advocacy coordinator, Action Committee for Democracy Development
James Orin Murfin professor of political science, University of Michigan
globally recognised and leading expert in drug metabolism, Murdoch University Indo-Pacific Research Center
Director of the Southeast Asia Program, Lowy Institute
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