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What's the Focus

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The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week, and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

The Land Of The Free and Brave?  03.07.2025

On our weekly wrap up show, WHAT'S THE FOCUS, or WTF, we ask if Elon Musk could be deported and if trains are the future of Malaysia's transportation system. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ethics And Economics Of Trump Mobile 19.06.2025

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In the mix today: the ethics of the US President leveraging his office for profit; what makes a liveable city; and the relevance of university rankings. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breakup Regrets Or Just Taking A Break 12.06.2025

In our weekly wrap up show; What’s The Focus or WTF, we explore Elon Musk's attempt at an apology after his one big beautiful break-up with President Donald Trump, New York City's mayoral election as well as can Malaysia politicians question their party's leadership without being seen as being disloyal? Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The End Of A Short Bromance 05.06.2025

In our weekly wrap up show; What’s The Focus or WTF, we explore the end of the Trump-Musk bromance, the US travel ban and an assortment of local transport related stories. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta's AI Chatbot Gone Too Far? 29.05.2025

In our weekly wrap up show we highlight Meta's AI chatbot debacle, ⁠Trump attack on education migration, the NUS book and DVD dumping controversy as well as gaze into the crystal ball on what a cabinet shake up could look like following the resignation of key PKR ministers Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rise Of The AI Therapist 22.05.2025

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In the mix today: why a comment about rice caused the downfall of a Japanese minister; can AI replace therapists; and efforts to attract more concerts to Malaysia. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Is A Gift Too Lavish? 15.05.2025

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In the mix today: reactions to Qatar's $400 million gift to President Donald Trump; the cause and implications of public Chinese vernacular schools becoming more multiracial; and when the A-grade is just not enough. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listen...

Will Tariffs Make Hollywood Great Again? 08.05.2025

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. Today we discuss President Trump's proposal to save Hollywood through tariffs; why Bill Gates is winding down the Gates Foundation; and what's the Madani Touch? Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Does It Mean To Flourish In Life? 01.05.2025

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In the mix today: we discuss what it means to flourish in life and the results of a global survey on how youth view this; Malaysia’s top ranking in the field of open data; as well as reflections on Labour Day and employment issues, from gig workers to unions. Image Credit...

Reform Due At World Bank And IMF?  24.04.2025

On “What’s the focus” or WTF, this week we discuss, the revamp of the IMF and World Bank, can humans still outrun robots and setting the right tone for celebrations. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To Infinity And Beyond 17.04.2025

The Morning Run crew condenses the top stories from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In this week’s mix, we go to space and also ask if there could be life out there. Finally we ask ourselves, when is it wrong to reprise shameful episodes of history?  Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WTF: Name-Calling And Infighting In Trump Circles 10.04.2025

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In the mix today: the public feud of Trump advisors Elon Musk and Peter Navarro; US Vice-President JD Vance offends China; and claims of high-level surveillance of the opposition in Malaysia. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Penguins To Pay Tariffs? 03.04.2025

In What’s the Focus or WTF, our weekly wrap up show, we ask if President Donald Trump can run a 3rd time, will penguins have to pay tariffs and should Malaysia play nice to the US. Image Credits: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Experiencing Economic Armageddon 03.04.2025

Seven of the world’s largest tech companies, which have already been experiencing a brutal quarter, were hit with another blow after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs set to disrupt their supply chains. While the Magnificent Seven had a stellar run in 2024, will they be able to sustain the rally in 2025 on the back of Trump’s tariffs? For answers, we’ll turn to Dan Ives, Manag...

Trump Attacks Higher Education And Law 27.03.2025

Its Friday which means it's What’s the Focus or WTF, our weekly wrap-up show all of the news and other tidbits you might have missed. In the mix this week, as BIG law under attack in the US, imagine if your DNA Data is out there in the universe and understanding why government servants in Malaysia are borrowing more.  Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

WTF: The Amorphous Nature Of Happiness 20.03.2025

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In the mix today: how long is too long to be in space; Ben & Jerry's come under fire from their corporate parent for social justice stances; and are Malaysians a happy bunch? Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greenland Says Hands Off 13.03.2025

On WTF or what’s the focus, our weekly round-up show of the top stories this week and other news tidbits you may have missed, we look at Greenland's elections, the layoffs in the US Education Department, Putrajaya’s cash injection into debt-ridden Sapura Energy Bhd, and the fine against Era FM. Image Credits: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia Caught Up In Chips 06.03.2025

On WTF or What’s the Focus, our weekly round-up show of the top stories we look at the potential shipment fraud involving Nvidia AI chips to Malaysia and the best place to be a working woman in 2025. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's Gold Visa Card, Yay Or Nay? 27.02.2025

On this week's What the Focus or WTF we discuss Trump Gold Visa Card, what and who is the White House Press Pool and should we have congestion charges for KL? Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia Teaching Doge A Lesson Or Two 20.02.2025

On WTF or What’s the Focus, we recap the stories that have dominated the week’s news cycle. In the mix today - New York’s congestion charge, can Malaysia teach DOGE something and how tight are our borders? Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WTF, The Valentine's Day Edition 13.02.2025

In the mix today for What's The Focus, we have the AI summit in Paris, should Sosma be abolished and why are birthrates declining round the world. We are also introducing a mini segment, our recommendations for the week which are all about love. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DOGE & Musk Showing Their True Colours 06.02.2025

On WTF or What’s the Focus, our weekly recap show of stories, we ask if Elon Musk and Doge are now showing their true colours against Federal employees, banning DeepSeek and when the PAC ruffles the feathers of a minister. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DeepSeek Seeking Dominance 30.01.2025

On WTF, or What’s the Focus, our weekly round-up show we have the Senate hearing for RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health; DeepSeek and what that means for global AI development; and also how Malaysia will contribute to the reconstruction of Gaza. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1MDB; Good For The Country? 23.01.2025

In our mix today, the power of a US presidential pardon, are surcharges fair during Chinese New Year, and a lone voice that says 1MDB was good for the country. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Trump Save TikTok? 16.01.2025

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In the mix today, we go over the global risks highlighted by the World Economic Forum; whether Donald Trump could save TikTok in the US; the implications of gag orders on issues of public interest; and how the Royal Malaysian Police is tying in weight with promotion prosp...

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