The Front Row Podcast
The Front Row Podcast
Podcast Description
Front Row Interviews with experts to expand your mental map of the world.
Made in Singapore.
For Asia and the World.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers diverse themes such as politics, economics, culture, and personal development, with episodes diving into topics like the impact of Confucianism in contemporary Chinese politics, the importance of sanitation, and personal effectiveness in navigating distractions, alongside detailed discussions on Singapore’s unique societal structure and major global issues.
Front Row Interviews with experts to expand your mental map of the world.
Made in Singapore.
For Asia and the World.
Steven Okun, is the Founder and CEO of APAC Advisors. He is a recognized expert on U.S. foreign policy, global trade, sustainability, and corporate public affairs across the Asia-Pacific region.
With over 25 years of experience spanning government and private sectors, he excels at turning complex policy changes into actionable business strategies. Based in Singapore since 2003, Steven has consistently forecasted major geopolitical trends, including reciprocal tariffs, trade policy shifts under a second Trump administration, and U.S.-China decoupling—well ahead of mainstream adoption.”00:00 Introduction to Stephen Okun and APEC Advisors
01:24 What Was It Like Under Clinton Administration
05:02 Campaigning in the U.S. vs. Singapore
09:05 How Civil Service Works in The US
11:07 U.S. Foreign Policy
14:12 The Rise of Donald Trump
20:17 Hyper-Partisanship in American Politics
23:37 Lessons from Trump 1.0 to Trump 2.0
27:51 Trump’s Intellectual Influences
30:23 The Power Dynamics in Congress and the Presidency
32:39 Understanding Trump’s Tariff Strategy
38:26 The China Plus One Strategy
43:39 American Inertia To Industrial Policy
47:02 How US Businesses Adapt
54:55 Opportunities Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
01:00:02 How To Get Trump To Cut Tariffs
01:02:21 Advice For Fresh Grads
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