Indonesia In-depth
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Indonesia In-depth
We explore what’s beneath the surface of an otherwise simplified or overlooked discourse in Indonesia; capturing the innermost stories of the people and events at the beating hearts of Indonesia's politics and culture.
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Komando In The Ring
Coming from two generations of high ranking military leaders, Dimas grew up wanting nothing else than to become a soldier too. But it was only when Di...
The Tiger Cubs
Election is a contest with a winner, but what if the only way to "win" is to make sure "nobody" wins?
Since Indonesia began the process...
The Making of a National Food Culture (Part 2)
Though Indomie is one of Indonesian's most iconic brands, its true origin is largely misunderstood. As Indonesians began to accept wheat-based product...
The Making of a National Food Culture (Part 1)
How did instant noodles become a staple food for Indonesians? How did Indomie become Indonesia’s most iconic brand? Through the lens of two generation...
Season 4 of Indonesia In-depth is launching today!
Our podcast feeds has been a bit quiet recently, but that's because we have been hard at work pitching, interviewing, editing and building stories. In...
What's New from Indonesia In-depth?
We’ve got some big news! We’ve been off the grid for a while but that’s for a good reason. Indonesia In-depth is evolving into a seasonal podcast and...
Indonesia In-Studio E3: The Sound of 2020
2020 is coming to an end, and to be honest, we can’t wait! Through musical instruments, sounds, and melodies, Tanita and Rizki paint a picture of what...
Going Back to Indirect Elections?
One of the major changes to Indonesia following the fall of Soeharto and Reformasi was decentralization and a shift to a direct ballot election system...
Indonesia In-Documentary - Where Do We Draw The Line?
Between May - July 1945, members of the Investigative Committee for Preparatory Work for Independence (BPUPKI) deliberated on what territories should...
Maritime As A Source Of Power?
President Widodo promised to return Indonesia to a maritime power when he first took office in 2014. It was one of Widodo’s major platform policies an...
Indonesia In-Documentary: Anywhere But Home
There are more and more Nigerians fleeing to Indonesia. Why is this the case?
Though the local media may have portrayed them more as onl...
Trailer - Anywhere But Home
To flee to a foreign country you barely know and not knowing the language can be scary. But for many Nigerians youths, like Lucas (not his real name),...
Local, Central, & the Blame Game
Prior to the pandemic there was push by major parties, such as PDI-P, Golkar and Gerindra, to bring more power back to the central government. During...
Economic Challenges - with Economist Faisal Basri
The Central Government has prevented provincial leaders, such as Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan, from implementing a lockdown, despite the fact that...
What's In A Number?
The Indonesian public has been fixated on the official number for Covid-19 cases and deaths during the pandemic. Indonesia’s numbers appear to be far...
How Do We Know Who to Believe for What Now?
When we ask ourselves how people would even begin to conceive and believe in conspiracy theories and hoaxes during a critical time such as this pandem...
No Time for Maritime
During his first term in office, President Widodo promised to return Indonesia to its maritime roots and establish the country as a maritime power. So...
Indonesia In-Documentary: (Mis) Understood Silence
When the international community condemned the arbitrary detention, mass surveillance, political indoctrination and restrictions on religious activity...
Indonesia In-Ten E3: Indonesia's Shifting Political Landscape
The drama over who will fill Jakarta's empty deputy governor seat is less about local politics and more about Gerindra's desire to rebuild its old rel...
Indonesia In-Ten E2: Jakarta's 2022 Election Canceled
Anies Baswedan eyed the Jakarta governor's seat as a stepping stone to the presidential palace, but he will likely be politically "neutralized" before...
Indonesia In-Studio E2: A Piece of the Recording Puzzle
From unknown gadgets to the vice president's table, what do some of our team members believe is the most important object/equipment when recording our...
Out With The New, In With The Old
Indonesia’s political liberties have progressed since the reformation era began in 1998. However, in recent years, civil liberties in the country appe...
Indonesia In-Ten: Megawati & Jokowi
President Jokowi has been in office since 2014 and was just re-elected for a second term last October. He’s a member of the PDIP party, but is not as...
Indonesia In-Studio: Unexpected Interviews & A Newfound Interest
Ever wonder what it takes to produce our episodes? There is an entire process that goes into each and every one and often times they are not as simple...
Floating Hospital & A Sinking Healthcare System
Launched in 2014, Indonesia’s Healthcare and Social Security Agency, locally known as BPJS Health, administers universal health care to millions of In...
Compromises, Equalizers & Dynasties
President Widodo set lofty goals when he took office in 2014 and many have yet to be achieved. Hoping to achieve them in his second term, Widodo’s new...
Indonesia's 21-year Transition to Democracy
This is a special live event edition of Indonesia In-depth. Indonesia began its transition to democracy in 1998 amid a simultaneous political, social...
"This is not an insult, it's just a critique!"
The Indonesian parliament has delayed passing the controversial new amendments to the criminal code, which dates back to the Dutch Colonial Era. Widod...
The Future of Dining
Technology has changed the way we consume our food and beverages, and consequently, the way business players run their businesses. The rapidly penetra...
What It Takes To Rig An Election
The 2019 election has ended but the discourse of “election fraud” in Indonesia remains foggy and tends to shun away from the statistical elements that...
A Receding Wave of Optimism in Myanmar
On this “Special International Edition” of Indonesia In-depth - A wave of optimism flowed over Myanmar in 2010 when the military leadership began the...
"The election system is broken”… again?
Presidential contender, Prabowo Subianto and his political coalition, rejected the official presidential election results announced by the General Ele...
Happiness On Loan
We start with this question: Are there any alternatives for borrowers to take loans safely without resorting to predatory loan sharks? But our quest t...
One-on-one with Jusuf Kalla
Jusuf Kalla is known as prominent businessman turned veteran politician, serving two five-year terms as vice president for two different presidents. H...
One-on-one with Jusuf Kalla
We had the honor and privilege to interview Vice President, Jusuf Kalla, on April 18, 2019, less than 24 hours after the nationwide elections. Kalla i...
Appreciating Indonesia’s Democratic Election
Some people, primarily among the international community, question whether the 2019 Indonesian elections will be free and fair, void of voter irregula...
Appreciating Indonesia’s Democratic Election
Some people, primarily among the international community, question whether the 2019 Indonesian elections will be free and fair, void of voter irregula...
ASEAN Through the Lens of a Human Rights Activist Working Inside ASEAN
Although ASEAN has been under fire for its powerlessness in the face of several human rights atrocities such as attacks on Rohingya ethnic minority in...
Lost in Labels
What is wrong with foreign media’s portrayal to a Muslim figure who calls out other Muslims? How could it be harmful? Join us with Sakdiyah Ma’ruf, a...
Simultaneously Strenuous
Despite its significance, not much has been discussed about the upcoming legislative and presidential election that will be held concurrently for the...