Evening Edition

So we know the basics of genetics when it comes to men and women; men have XY chromosomes and women have XX chromosomes. The rest of our 20,000 genes are essentially the same.. or so we thought. A recent paper concluded that a full third of our genome behaves very differently in men and women. Geneticist Dr. Jenny Graves walks us through what this new data means.. and whether these differences ext...

According to Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, chairman of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, mental illness is expected to become the second biggest health problem affecting Malaysians after heart disease by the year 2020. Yet, so little is discussed about the realities of mental disorders and how it affects adults at the one place they spend their time most- the office. Clinical psych...

It's been 30 years since the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (or UNCAT for short) came into effect. This international human rights treaty has 32 nations that have yet to ratify the convention, and Malaysia is one of them. We caught up with Abdel Wahab Hani, UNCAT committee member, to discuss the need and importance for UN member states t...

Bob, Roshan & Keeshaanan join Ross to discuss the midweek Champions League. Big wins for Spurs, Liverpool, Man Utd & City but Chelsea are outclassed by Roma. Are Spurs real contenders? Can Pep win the UCL? How have Chelsea changed from 12 months ago? Also, a full preview of the EPL weekend including Man City v Arsenal, Chelsea v Man Utd, Treatment Table, 3 Big Shouts PLUS a chance to win B...

Recently, New Zealand announced they would be putting a ban on foreign buyers from purchasing property in their country, in an attempt to tackle their housing crisis. The move, some say, seems to be in line with the growing protectionist policy adopted by developing countries - the US bought into Trump's promise to create more jobs for Americans. And the Brexit vote was really about prioritising B...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - talk Zachary Levi as SHAZAM!, the run through the cast of Disney's live action Lion King, and they respond to you emails and Facebook messages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - go back in time for some Victorian era chuckles with Judi Dench and Ali Fazal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma speaks to author Shrabani Basu about her uncovering the long lost story of Queen Victoria's controversial relationship with a handsome, young Indian attendant named Abdul Karim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - try their hardest to not compare this recent Cambodian effort with The Raid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - check out the brand new original series from Astro Boo called 3 AM: Bangkok Ghost Stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week ago, a massive data breach was reported by the online forum Lowyat.net. The report claimed that personal data of millions of Malaysians was up for sale online. The data was taken from various sources such as; online recruitment portals, medical associations, as well as over 50 million records of customer data from various telcos. The information reportedly included customer names, billing a...

A flirty text message can be fun and welcome when it comes from the right person in the right situation, but when it doesn't, it can make one feel uncomfortable. We speak with sex educator June Low for tips on staying on on the right side of the fence when it comes to flirting vs. sexual harassment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysian youths don't seem too interested to join the agriculture industry. According to deputy Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman, only 15% of FOA, the Farmers Organisation Authority, are aged below 40 years old. The FOA aims to raise youth participation to 30% by 2020. We speak with David Mak, founder of Kebun Kaki Bukit, as well as Yahqappu Adaikkalam...

Why You So Liddat is a show that explores the mind, our behaviour, and why we are the way we are. James Fallon has looked at the brains of psychopaths for over 20 years. He studies what makes their brains so different from ours. In 2005, the neuroscientist made a shocking discovery. He looked at his own brain scan and found out that he had the brain of a psychopath. James Fallon tells us more abou...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - debate whether Wyclef would still be popular in the 23rd century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An estimated 400,000 people across Japan have barely left their homes for months, years or decades. We talk about the hikikomori phenomenon with Dr. Alan Teo, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Oregon Health & Science University, and Researcher & Core Investigator at VA Portland Healthcare System; as well as Yuichi Hattori, a psychologist at the Sayama Psychological Institute. See om...

The recent spate of book bans by the Home Ministry brings us back to the question, does book censorship still make sense in the world today? Umapagan Ampikaipakan explores this question with Zaharom Nain, Professor of Media and Communication Studies at the University of Nottingham Malaysia campus. Then Uma speaks with Julia Eichelberger, Professor of Southern Literature at College of Charleston, a...

As industries transform, it's a given that the nature of our jobs will change as well. What are the best ways to brace ourselves for this change? Ng Yeen Seen, CEO of the CREATE, the Center for Research, Advisory and Technology, talks about adopting new perspectives for employers and employees to better handle the shifting job market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Keeshaanan & Shankar lookback at the midweek Carabao Cup last 16 which saw a massive win for Slaven Bilic's West Ham over Spurs. Also, the QF draw and a chat about England U17 @ FIFA World Cup in India. They are through to Saturday's final against Spain. Of course, there is a full preview of the EPL weekend including Man Utd v Spurs, the viewing party at D'Legends, TTDI, Treatment Table &...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - ask whether Star Trek: Discovery is a neoconservative betrayal of 90s Trek, they discuss what went wrong withThe Snowman, they pay tribute to the late Robert Guillaume, and recommend that you stop whatever you're doing and go watch Moana (again!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - watch Stranger Things 2 and ask whether or not The Duffer Brothers have indeed made a worthy sequel to their pop culture juggernaut. (Spoiler: They have!) *This podcast contains a clearly marked spoiler segment at the end of the episode. You have been warned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a couple of days ago, the MOH put out a call to all healthcare practitioners, requesting for them to make more of an effort to talk to patients and their families. It's a reminder for healthcare practitioners to be more empathetic...but there’s also the situation where doctors see their roles as more functional... prioritizing the physical, rather than the emotional. So today, what we&r...

Stevie Nicks releases her debut solo album during a period of change within Fleetwood Mac, the band that establishes her global superstardom and musical identity. Produced by Jimmy Iovine and Tom Petty in 1981, the album spawned four hit singles including the iconic Edge of Seventeen, Leather and Lace - a duet featuring Don Henley of the Eagles - as well as Stop Draggin' My Heart Around, a song or...

Relations between the US and North Korea have escalated quite dangerously. President Donald Trump has promised "fire and fury" should North Korea cross the line and the latter has responded by calling Trump a "War merchant and a strangler of peace". So far it's only been a war of words between the two but could it escalate to a world war? Christopher Green from the University of Leiden tells us if...

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - review the first big screen effort by ex-Studio Ghibli stalwarts - Hiromasa Yonebayashi and Yoshiaki Nishimura. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.