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In the wake of the US military action in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, we want to zoom out to ask you: Do you like or loath Trump's leadership style? And more broadly, do you think the world is better when led by strongmen? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our final Talkback installation of the year, and its the time to look back on the epic highs and lows of 2025. We ask our listeners how their year went and if they're sad to see the year end. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we're fully in the swing of the holidays, tis the season for Christmas parties, Secret Santas, White Elephants and the like. With that comes great gifts, and some questionable ones too. So we ask our listeners: What's the worst gift you've received, and do you believe in re-gifting? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s first “youth retirement home” has opened in Gopeng, Perak, offering a month-long RM2,000 retreat for young adults who feel the pressures of high living costs, housing stress and work burnout. So we ask our listeners if they've ever experienced burnout, and how did they overcome it? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, we invite you to wander through the sweep of human history, choose the era that calls to you most if time travel were possible — and tell us why. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digital payments surge in Malaysia, with e-wallets leading the charge. Nearly three in five Malaysians tapped cashless options in the past three months, driven by meals, retail, and everyday convenience. So we ask you: Do you prefer E-wallets or cash, and why? If you rely on either have you ever been caught out? Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A TikTok video with over 8 million views shows user es.tellita preparing to propose to her boyfriend of 14 years, the father of her child. The reactions were split: some called it empowering, others said it was demeaning for a woman to 'beg' a man to marry her.: Should it always be the man who proposes marriage? Does it still matter? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Monsoon season is here, and with it come the puddles, the traffic jams, the sudden cool breezes, and those unexpected shifts in how we feel. Some say the rain slows them down, others find it comforting. So we ask our listeners: How do these grey skies change your day? Image Credit: Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s migration story is shifting from brain drain to brain circulation, as talent leaves, learns, and reconnects with home. Government programmes like MyHeart and the Returning Expert Programme are opening pathways for Malaysians abroad to contribute or return. So we ask our listeners: What would make you leave, what would bring you back, and right now, what’s keeping you here? Image Credit:...

International Men’s Day aims to highlight challenges men face, from mental health and violence to homelessness and social expectations. So tonight, we ask you: What is the biggest challenge or pressure men face today, from your point of view? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a recent CBC interview with acclaimed author Margaret Atwood, she reflects on the role of grudges in her life. So tonight, we're asking: Do you hold grudges, or do you forgive and forget? How has that shaped you? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s unemployment rate may have dipped to 3% in September, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story. For many graduates, breaking into the job market means taking positions far removed from their fields of study, often temporary and paying less than RM2000. As the labour force grows to 17.5 million, the question of career readiness looms large. So we dive into this question with our listen...

While ChatGPT is becoming a regular part of people's lives, the backlash against relying on it also grows. Some employers say ChatGPT-dependent hires struggle with basic problem-solving, while neuroscientists warn of “cognitive debt” from bypassing mental effort. So we ask our listeners: Is ChatGPT making people dumber, or less hirable? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced that from next year, all teachers will integrate values and character development into lessons, complementing a dedicated 60‑minute weekly Character Education programme. So we ask you: To what extent did school shape who you are today? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An article by Hanna Horvath, titled ‘Convenience Culture is Making Us Meaner’ has been making the rounds on social media. It basically makes the argument that people have become meaner and more impatient towards service workers as they get more and more used to faster automated services. So we asked our listeners: Have automated services made life better, and do you think we've lost human connecti...

Hundreds of people struggle with putting off important tasks every day. And procrastination isn’t just laziness. It can affect mental health and productivity. So tonight, we ask: Are you a procrastinator? If you are, what have you tried, to stop? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds rallied in Penang to support two teachers charged with caning a student, a case that’s reignited debate over discipline in schools. So tonight, we ask: should caning be allowed back in schools, and what does fair discipline look like today? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of a tragic school stabbing, the government is backing a proposal to ban smartphones for students under 16. So tonight we ask our listeners: Do you agree to ban kids from using social media? Why and why not? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our presenter, Sharaad Kuttan, is back on air after time away recovering from a sports injury. While we’re glad to have him with us again, his experience sparked a broader reflection about the injuries we carry, and the ways we heal. Today, we’re opening up the conversation. What’s the worst injury you’ve faced, and what did recovery look like for you? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com...

Last Thursday on Talkback, we explored the moment you realised you've gotten older. As the conversation unfolded, one theme kept resurfacing: the power of learning something new to stay connected to the world around you. So we’re asking—when was the last time you learned or did something new? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time Out released their list of the 11 coolest neighbourhoods in Asia for 2025, and our very own Mont Kiara made it to #9. That got us thinking, how would you define a cool neighbourhood, and so, what's a cool neighbourhood to you? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From bifocals and bad knees to paying bills and feeling out of touch with slang, we reflect on the moments that make us feel a little older. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent report featuring Malay-language grammarian Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Nik Safiah Abdul Karim says slang is a sign that language is alive and well, so we ask you: Do you still use the slang of your youth? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hero of the planet Dame Jane Goodall recently passed away, and in the wake of her death, tributes have poured in from around the world. Many have shared how she inspired generations of activists, environmentalists, and young girls who had never seen a woman doing what she did. In honour of the powerful legacy she leaves behind, we ask you: Who has inspired you in your life, and why? Image Credit:...

In a collaborative effort, the Health and Education Ministries have come together to promote healthier eating habits in schools by banning 12 categories of foods and beverages. This includes energy drinks and junk food, but also iconic Malaysian staples like lok cheng. In light of this announcement we ask you: do you agree with this food ban, and were you taught to eat healthily as a child? Image...