Evening Edition

Male authors are being called out for butchering their otherwise great writing with horrendous and often florid language, when describing women in their books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple (link: https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/3/17193020/apple-emojis-disability-representation-media-carrie-wade-interview) is proposing 13 new emojis to represent people with disabilities which include a guide dog, people in wheelchairs, and prosthetic limbs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - check out the brand new Netflix re-imagining of Irwin Allen's classic 1960s television series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A child safety campaign is urging parents to stop naively posting innocent pictures of their naked kids on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ponder the question of what a name lends to preserving the history and heritage of a place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rubber prevents all kinds of mistakes - this time for your cars. The government’s testing of rubberised roads are seeing good success. They last longer, they’re more economical in the long term, and lessens the cracks and potholes Malaysian drivers are so familiar with. 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.

With many countries moving towards a digital economy, we weigh the pros and cons of becoming a cashless society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A minimum wage of RM2,700 is possible IF Malaysians are able to give up their dependency on foreign workers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Besides the youth, women could be kingmakers in GE14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - are creeped out by Steven Soderbergh's summertime experiment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s signed, sealed, delivered with the passing of the Anti Fake News bill at Parliament yesterday. Does it, as the government says, benefit the citizens at all?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotify is conducting an unusual IPO. Lyn Mak has the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MasterChef UK judge John Torode said that a Malaysian contestant’s nasi lemak dish with ‘ayam rendang’ was a mistake, adding that the skin wasn’t crispy and that the sauce on the chicken made it difficult to eat. Cue angry tweets from Malaysians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart, Craig & Kam discuss the weekend's EPL, including Tottenham's 1st win at Chelsea since 1990. They did it without Harry Kane! Also, Crystal Palace concede late again and again, it costs them. Swagger returned to Man Utd in their 2-0 win over Swansea whislt MAn City move closer to the title after winning at Everton. Includes Winners & Losers and a midweek UCL & UEL preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are companies like H&M and Dove deliberately stirring racial sentiments through their ads to sell their products? Maybe not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - binge on more than just liver smoothies and Nazi bolognese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one is giving the Grab-Uber union a break, now that Singapore has deemed it detrimental to competition. Is it still all-systems-go for the deal to take off in Malaysia?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The popular entrepreneur is receiving backlash for her column (link column please: https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/heal/2018/03/349770/plan-v-im-pregnant) about her views on pregnancy. Twitter users are saying she lacks empathy but Dr. Jashpal says this is part of a larger problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an effort to deal with over-hiring in the lead up to their IPO, Snap Inc has announced yet another round of staff layoff this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study found that 93% of the bottled water brands contain plastic particles, prompting concerns over whether it’s safe for humans to be ingesting that much plastic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned car brands Nissan and Renault - allies for 20 years - are planning to hook up with each other into a single company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We find out the difference and what it all means in the grand scheme of us earning enough to live the “good life”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several popular beaches in Southeast Asia are opting to close temporarily, to heal damages resulting from tourism overload.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean answers some of the questions we have about Grab.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - geek out about geeking out while they review Spielberg's latest big screen outing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Election Commission’s redelineation report, which was approved in Dewan Rakyat yesterday, raised concerns that it would increase ethnic segregation. We find out more from Tindak Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perfectionism is on the rise and it’s not a picture perfect situation to be in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon shares have tumbled over the past two days, triggered by a report that Trump wants to “go after” the e-commerce giant over their sales tax policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded in a stuffy Minneapolis studio in 1983, Prince's ground-breaking sixth studio album, the soundtrack Purple Rain, earned the artist an easy but eternal mark in pop culture featuring great hits such as 'Let's Go Crazy', 'When Doves Cry', and of course, 'Purple Rain'. This week, on (untitled), Uma and Ezra listen to an album considered to be the most honest, psychedelic reflection of the artist's disposition - with electrifying notes to match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The advertising industry has mostly been marketing unhealthy food to us but can they use their tricks and techniques to make us eat our greens?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study finds that graduates from poor families and low-income states are more likely to be unemployed that their peers from rich families and high-income states.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are worried about having less options and possible price increases after the Grab-Uber merger. Can our competition laws do anything about this? Datuk Paul enlightens us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the report, Malaysia was among the fastest growing regional economies last year, and the growth is expected to continue in 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sook Ning helps Ezra deal with his midlife crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being thrifty is part of German culture but some take it too far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - check out a brand new television series that tries to merge the police procedural with MAGIC!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Muhammed Abdul Khalid has said that Malaysian authorities “look the other way” in the face of malnutrition among children in poor communities. According to Marianne, some effort has been made by the government, but more cooperation from the private sector needs to take place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s blatant discrimination against female migrant workers in Malaysia- including mandatory pregnancy tests and immediate deportation if they’re found to be pregnant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rovio Entertainment is proposing a 20% pay cut for their two top jobs, to reflect the company’s loss of market value. Lyn tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We delve back into the Anti Fake News Bill that was tabled at Parliament yesterday; lawyer Syahredzan Johan joins us to dissect the Bill further, given recent updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Vijhay & Arvind lookback at Friday's internationals. A new look England winning in Holland. Troubles for France as they let go a two goal lead. Also, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Spain and a preview of the Tuesday matches. Includes Winners & Losers of the weekend and a lengthy chat about Malaysian football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at initiatives that go beyond charity and handouts, to sustainably lift the homeless out of the cycle of poverty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uber is selling its ridesharing and food delivery services to Grab. Does this mean our next ride will be more expensive?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Anti-Fake News Bill has been officially tabled- we discuss what it means now that the government decides what’s fake and what’s not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US has begun negotiations with China to correct what it sees as a trade imbalance, amid fears about a potential trade war between the two countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Chak about whether Malaysians are willing to pay for online news-related content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - are gravely disappointed in this unnecessary and subpar sequel to Pacific Rim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uma speaks with Imam Omar Suleiman, a Muslim preacher from Texas about what it’s like being Muslim in America in the age of Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tailored learning styles have gone out of fashion, as more holistic approaches take their place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DPM Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants the minimum wage for skilled workers to be RM3500 per month but we’re not sure if it’s feasible at the moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.