In a tiny studio, a former Wall Street banker and an ex-aviation executive are doing what critics say is lacking in Singapore's tightly managed media landscape -- giving opposition politicians unfiltered airtime ahead of an upcoming election.

The popular podcast Yah Lah But -- a colloquial Singlish way of saying "Yes, but" -- promises "the most uncensored conversations and interviews from the much-censored country of Singapore", according to its YouTube description.

The show is part of a growing wave of podcasts deep-diving into the affluent city-state's politics, providing alternative coverage of the May 3 polls.

"We're not scared. I think there's a desire to really hear different voices," said host Terence Chia.

Despite its reputation as a modern global hub, Singapore's domestic media is "tightly controlled by the government" and self-censorship is "widespread", said Reporters Without Borders, ranking it 126th out of 180 countries.

Its media landscape is also dominated by players linked to the government that critics say are too pro-establishment.

However, mainstream election coverage of the opposition has........

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