Evening Edition

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - review Barry Levinson's take on Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and his involvement in the sexual abuse scandal that plagued the school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We consider whether this is a good move for both Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Pakatan Harapan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a research paper, non-urban voters with low median incomes are the ones political parties should be paying attention to this GE14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China is deploying an army of hungry chickens for locust control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fashion critic Kak Zai has come under fire for tweeting that people weighing more than 60kg should stop attending catwalk events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Nicolas & Kam discuss Man City's title win and just how good they've been this season. How did Man Utd beat City then lose to West Brom? Also, Rafa Benitez, manager of the year? What about Sean Dyche? Burnley for the Europa League! Have Arsenal put all their eggs into the Europa League basket? Includes Winners & Losers of the weekend and a preview of West Ham v Stoke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - can't quite figure out why Jared Leto is in the Yakuza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to be at peace with the content that we miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

But it shouldn’t, according to Dr Gurdial. We go through some tips on spotting what’s legitimate, and what’s not, when it comes to promises and goodies during election season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Out with the bulky sofas, in with compact and convertible furniture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not many of us do, it seems, when we sign up for Facebook or when we download apps. We talk to Matt Armitage about what informed consent means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Roshan & Keesh lookback at the misweek Champions League where Liverpool prevailed against Man City, Juventus, so close to beating Real Madrid and a stunning comeback by Roma against Barcelona. Also, Arsenal's draw in Moscow and the UCL & UEL semi final draws. Includes a preview of the EPL weekend. Can Spurs inflict another defeat on Man City? Treatment Table & 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma welcomes special guests Danny Baron and Monique Caulfield, the director and producer of the movie Basmati Blues, for a conversation about their indie musical on rice farming in South India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chances are, not as well as your colleagues do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysians within the country and abroad have started a variety of initiatives to get more people to vote in GE14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We delve a little deeper into the pledges that have been made in the recently unveiled Barisan Nasional Manifesto. Today, it’s their promise for longer paternity leave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After blowback from recent trade disputes between US and China, Trump is now saying he may want in on Trans-Pacific Partnership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reddit’s CEO, Steve Huffman, has said that theirs is a platform that welcomes all beliefs, no matter how messed up or racist. We scratch our heads as we venture into the murky waters of internet speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apu is a much loved character who’s been a part of the Simpsons universe since the very first episode, but today, there are folks who say that the show’s portrayal of Apu is stereotypical and racist. We discuss the appropriateness of the show’s response to the backlash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - go on a rampage with The Rock and some giant mutated monsters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With polling day less than a month away, we go through some of the do’s and don’ts for this election season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Large numbers of elderly Japanese women are committing minor crimes, all in hopes of living out their days in prison. We examine how a country like Japan grapples with its ageing society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was a bumper to bumper crawl of shopping cart trolleys at Tebrau’s AEON supermarket, after TMJ announced he would foot the bill for up to MYR3000 worth of groceries for all shoppers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We reflect on the 10 hour hearing that Mark Zuckerberg had before members of congress, about the reach of its monopolistic influences and the need to regulate Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Usman Riaz - pay tribute to the life and work of the legendary Isao Takahata.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study has found that makeup affects people’s perception of a woman’s ability to lead. According to Suri, sexist assumptions are probably to blame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barisan Nasional has pledged to fully recognise the rights of Sabah and Sarawak under the Malaysia Agreement 1963. We explore the significance of the promise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The polling date announcement has brought with it a hike in flight prices, but Malaysians are banding together to get those ballots in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Construction and property industries around the world are increasingly adopting the technology of steel frames. Lyn explains why that’s the case. This Market Wrap story was brought to you by Renault - focusing on industrial enhancements that elevate your luxury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After some kerfuffle over the polling date, May 9 has been declared a public holiday. We find out what the law says about voting on a workday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - spend some time with the residents of Flint, Michigan in this brand new Netflix documentary series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a move to improve hygiene and “do away with the ugly sight of stalls scattered everywhere”, Federal Territories Minister Tengku Adnan has said that roadside stalls in Kuala Lumpur will be replaced by food trucks and push carts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional hearings will begin today. Lyn clues us in on what to expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been called out for using the K-word in a speech last Saturday. Eddin Khoo unpacks the history of the term and explains why it’s considered to be derogatory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looks like the cost of living is eating into the size of houses, with research showing the average living room size now 32% smaller than those built in the 70s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GE14 is upon us and there’s reason to believe that the ethnic Chinese votes are insignificant given the drop in Chinese-majority seats. But just how true is analysis?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barisan Nasional has launched their much-awaited GE14 manifesto filled with goodies. But did it hit the jackpot?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump may threaten to impose high trade tariffs against China but is that a worthy move at the cost of destabilising a global commodity like soybeans?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Popular apps like Amazon, Twitter and Instagram are pulling out from the Apple Watch. We explore if this bears a bad sign for the future of the smartwatch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - review Dain Said's first movie - the long overdue and long awaited supernatural thriller inspired by the Mona Fandey saga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - stay very... very... quiet...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uma sits down for a chat with popular Aussie author, broadcaster, and science journalist Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loneliness among the younger generation has inspired researchers from Korea to develop Fribo- a robot that reminds you to interact with other humans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The contest for the 14th General Election begins. SV Singam clues us in on what to expect, and issues to note.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tinders has swiped right for Manchester City in a spanking new long-term partnership deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - sing right along with Brie Larson, Scott Bakula, and Donald Sutherland in this weird little indie musical about rice farming in rural India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spending hours on end swiping in and out of different apps is our favourite way of doing something, while doing nothing at all. We consider the possibility that there are better ways to pass the time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Election Commission has banned Pakatan Harapan from using pictures of Tun. Dr Mahathir Mohamad on its campaign posters. Bridget tells us why imagery is important in our elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activists have called out the conversion contest for gay students at Universiti Sains Malaysia as a sign of growing intolerance towards Malaysia’s LGBT community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With soybean oil losing popularity in China, palm oil is set to be its next star.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.