People are calling the 2024 US Presidential Election the ‘Podcast Election’ for the role that long-form, unfiltered conversations played in shaping popular opinion. So is Lawrence Wong becoming our ‘Press Conference Prime Minister’? He has pledged to do more press conferences, not tied to any specific announcements, just to improve the government’s public communications. In a recent one, he weighed in on the outcome of the US election. Meanwhile, Australia is considering a ban on social media for under-16s from as early as next year. How helpful would such a move be, and could it work in Singapore? (00:00) Tell You First(00:45) Intro(11:08) Lawrence Wong’s Wide-Ranging Press Conference(37:52) Australia Considers Under-16 Ban for Social Media(57:56) One Shiok Comment(01:00:57) One Shiok Thing Folklory If you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.com Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST Check out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we bust out our millennial dance moves and go deep into Singapore’s longest running dance party, Mambo Jambo! Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Find us here! Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbut Lawrence Wong’s Wide-Ranging Press Conference Elections that lead to a divided society have 'no winners': PM Wong on the importance of social unityLawrence Wong pledges more press conferences as part of government's effort to improve public communication; MCI to be renamed Australia Considers Under-16 Ban for Social Media Commentary: Governments are pushing teen social media bans – but we don't know yet if they'll helpAustralian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social mediaCNA Explains: Why is Malaysia asking social media platforms to get a licence or risk getting banned?Spain proposes law to improve online safety for children, including virtual restraining orders One Shiok Comment Reddit poll by Majestic-Economist-6Comment by marcwaynejacob One Shiok Thing Chimbridge Singlish Dictionary - Meaning, Etymology, Definition, Origin, and MoreWhat Remains of the Old Sentosa Monorail? Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak