Rizieq Unchecked: New Role for FPI Founder on Parole

Indonesia’s Islamic firebrand suddenly won early release from prison.  The founder of the banned Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) has repeatedly shook national politics -- but conditions have changed since his zenith in 2017 and Reformasi Dispatch discusses what might come next.  Also: A major step back on climate policy as the government indefinitely postponed its long-awaited tax on carbon; Jeff and Kevin discuss the overlap of political and industrial interests at stake.  And the latest cooking-oil imbroglio.  Get a free trial of the Reformasi Weekly Newsletter at:https://bit.ly/reformasifreeSupport us on buymeacoffee.com/reformasiSupport us on buymeacoffee.com/reformasi

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Independent and lucid analysis of Indonesian politics, policymaking, justice, and economics featuring Kevin O’Rourke and Jeff Hutton. The podcasts incorporate exclusive interviews with experts and draws on content from the Reformasi Weekly reports, produced for subscribers since 2003.