Evening Edition

The Health Ministry recently said that removing sugar subsidies hasn't reduced the amount of sugar Malaysians consume. In response, they're considering introducing the sugar tax here. We speak to Goo Chui Hoong to talk about why the subsidies failed, whether a sugar tax would work in Malaysia, and whether we should consider charging a fat tax as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - wonder if George Clooney can, in fact, make a Coen Brothers movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the National Economic Council will be discussing ways to deal with the recent fuel price hikes, including the possibility of reintroducing fuel subsidies. We speak with Firdaos Rosli, Director of Economics, Trade, and Regional Integration at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies Malaysia (ISIS Malay...

Bob, Shankar and Keeshaanan join Ross to look back at the WC2018 playoffs and symphatise with Italy, Ireland, New Zealand and also preview the upcoming EPL weekend which includes, Arsenal v Spurs, Man Utd v Newcastle and testing ties for the top teams. Includes Treatment Table and 3 Big Shouts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - respond to your emails and Facebook messages about the movie sequels you'd most like to see. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this year, the MOE announced that they're aiming to implement clean toilet culture in all schools - very much how like Japan has. But the minister said for it to be successful, the culture needs to start at home. With World Toilet Day 2017 slated for this Sunday 19th November, we catch up with the founder of World Toilet Organisation about education, awareness and breaking the taboo that c...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - aren't shy with how they feel about the beleaguered follow up to Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DBP (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka) is thinking of imposing fines (of up to RM1,000) for the incorrect use of Bahasa Malaysia. This is in an effort to uphold the sovereignty of Bahasa Malaysia. We're asking today if you think Bahasa Malaysia should be protected. Our lines will be open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The death toll of activists killed for defending environmental and human rights have steadily climbed in recent years. 2016 was recorded as the most violent year yet, with over 200 deaths officially reported. We speak to environmental journalist Fred Pearce, about the recent death of Bill Kayong, a political activist who fought to protect the lands and rights of the Dayak community in Sarawak. See...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - try to work out what Captain Gabriel Lorca is really up to on the USS Discovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why You So Liddat is a show that explores the mind, our behaviour, and why we are the way we are. Teens are impulsive, reckless, and bad at making the right decisions but are they really? Dan Romer from the University of Pennsylvania argues that that's not true. In today's episode, he helps us understand what's happening in the minds of teenagers and makes the case that we should view them as expl...

Fact and objectivity have long been heralded as the bedrock of good science. And when it comes to gender differences, countless studies in biology and evolution have been conducted to measure the differences that prove which gender is more physically and intellectually superior. However in her book Inferior, science journalist Angela Saini explores the obvious biases that exist in science, some of...

Myanmar's military has cleared itself of accusations of atrocities against the Rohingya community, in a report they released after an internal investigation. We speak with Lilianne Fan about the significance of this report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dez, Craig & Keeshaanan join Ross to discuss the WC2018 playoff. The Swiss edge past the Northern Irish and Croatia ease past Greece. Thay also preview Italy v Sweden & Denmark v Ireland. Also chats about some midweek friendlies Korea v Serbia, Russia v Spain and a look at Gareth Southgate's England as they prepare to take on Brazil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Car thefts and terrorist acts using vehicles are among the vehicle security issues that we currently face. But as we transition toward connected cars and autonomous vehicles, we need to anticipate new security problems - it sounds all too likely that a hacker could drive a targeted individual's autonomous car into a fatal crash. Ezra Zaid talks to Mike Briggs, CEO of Vehicle Security Solutions Tom...

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - disagree on how they feel about The Punisher's solo outing on Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Dez & Roshan join Ross to talk about David Moyes' appointment at West Ham. Is he a West Ham man? They also discuss possible candidates for the Everton position. There is a preview of the European WC2018 playoffs. Northern Ireland are undone by a dodgy penalty call. Croatia have one foot in Russia thanks to the 4-1 beating of Greece. Also a preview of the other playoffs, England v Germany,...

Last year, the Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch was murdered by her own brother for posting allegedly controversial photos of herself online. After Qandeel's high-profile murder in July 2016, the Pakistani government passed new anti honour-killing laws. But such cases of homicide in Pakistan, made in the name of preserving honour, are still rife - at least 280 cases were recorded by...

The episode where Uma welcomes special guest Alvy Ray Smith, the co-founder of Pixar, for a conversation about the Pixar story, the truth about Steve Jobs, and about being on the frontier of digital animation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - review yet another movie featuring an aging Hollywood actor looking to reinvent himself as an action hero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A company in the UK recently launched a productivity tool called WorkSmart, which allows employers to take pictures of employees at work through their webcams every 10 minutes or so. It's also able to monitor other sorts of data, like the type of apps in use, and even the number of keystrokes, which apparently, can indicate how productive you are at work. Now it's pretty common practice for employ...

From the opening track, "Movin' Out", to the closing "Everybody Has a Dream," this album flows together like a late-night stroll through New York City's streets, as told by someone who not only knew them well but could relate their stories with empathy and humor. This week, on (Untitled), Ezra and Uma listen to Billy Joel's breakout hit record: The Stranger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Australia's 2016 census released in June revealed some things that aren't too surprising. Like how the country will soon become more Asian, and less European. Australia's policy change back in the 70s to move away from the White Australia policy meant that migration to the country would take a dramatic turn and the results, some 40 years later, is evident in the findings of this latest census. We...

Why You So Liddat is a show that explores the mind, our behaviour, and why we are the way we are. We humans love being in groups - whether it's a family unit, a football fan club, or even a religion. Groups give us a sense of identity and belonging. But they're also the main actors behind a lot of conflict in this world. This week, we speak to David to find out why we like being in groups, when gr...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - recap the crew's first “away mission” episode and make some predictions on what they think might happen in the upcoming fall finale of Star Trek: Discovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.