Ade Armando is an Indonesian academic, media expert, and political figure known for his outspoken views on religion, democracy, and social issues. Formerly a lecturer at the University of Indonesia and a founding member of the Liberal Islam Network, he later joined the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in 2023 and ran for office in the 2024 elections. Ade has a long career in journalism and media analysis, and is recognized for challenging conservative norms and speaking bluntly on controversial topics—often drawing both praise and backlash. His involvement in PSI brought him further into the spotlight, especially after making remarks about political dynasties that sparked protests and internal party sanctions.

Timestamps:
0:00 — Ade Armando getting beaten up by people chanting “Allahu Akbar” at a demonstration, is religious extremism in Indonesia only a problem with Muslims?
13:10 — How was the Quran created? Applying holy books in the context of modern times
22:55 — Is islamic extremism a problem Indonesia is currently dealing with? What is the problem with Muslims in Indonesia?
36:55 — Government intervention in religious education, the history behind how Islam in Indonesia went from moderate to high/extreme.
01:13:08 — UU Penistaan Agama (Blasphemy Laws), how to have proper interreligious dialogue with one another