Evening Edition

Markets around the world plunge, as Trump signs a memorandum to implement tariffs on up to $60 billion in Chinese imports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Lazarus, who founded Toys R’ Us, has died at the age of 94. This came a week after the company announced that it’s closing its doors in the US and UK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France is going to introduce on-the-spot fines for sexual harassment, which, according to Emmanuel Macron, is to ensure “women are not afraid to be outside”. We consider if on-the-spot fines could work in Malaysia as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - are impressed by the attention and detail that's gone into this surprising sequel to Gnomeo and Juliet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Election Commission’s redelineation report has been presented in Parliament, another sign that GE14 is looming closer. We catch up with  electoral reform organisation, Tindak Malaysia on what happens next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petrol pump prices rose 2 sen across the board yesterday, in response to a rise in world crude prices and the weakening ringgit. Keith tells us moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cambridge Analytica controversy has given some of us even more concrete reasons to delete our Facebook accounts but...can we actually do it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the 1980s and Quincy Jones is taking advantage of the new wave of technology that began to sweep the R&B landscape at the time. He assembled a cast of singers and songwriters to create an intoxicating album meant for the 80’s, including James Ingram, contributions from Michael Jackson, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder and Patti Austin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

France President Emmanuel Macron has a few ideas on how to grow the French language worldwide. Nicolas gives us the lowdown on what’s happening in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - try to make themselves care about the life and times of Superman's grandpa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roisah Abdullah wants to go to university. She aced her STPM (she got three distinctions!) but she can’t...because she’s stateless. Her repeated attempts to apply for citizenship have failed but she, with the help of some lawyers, isn’t giving up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is in the midst of drafting a ceiling price on domestic airfares. But is that necessarily a good thing?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stigma towards depression is keeping people from coming forth to receive treatment, according to Dr Anjhula.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google has announced it will invest $300m to help news organisations fight fake news. Keith tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study by Truth Initiative, a US public health organisation, has found that shows on Netflix feature twice as many scenes featuring smoking, as compared to traditional TV channels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - are genuinely thrilled at Teng Bee's efforts in bringing Lee Chong Wei's story to the silver screen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We consider if new laws (or laws at all) are the answer to antisocial behaviour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Men have limited options for birth control but a new option is on the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook shares take a massive tumble amidst the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which apparently has a local connection too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IKEA Malaysia gives its staff a one-month paternity leave. But many workplaces in Malaysia are still trying to spell ‘paternity’. Is Malaysia ready to give new dads a break?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Vijhay & Kam lookback at the FA Cup quarter final weekend where Spurs, Man Utd, Southampton & Chelsea progress to the last 4. Also, in the EPL, Mo Salah's 4 goal burst, Cenk Tosun coming good at Everton and hard times ahead of West Brom and Stoke. Could Huddrrsfield be dragged into the relegation dogfight? Includes Winners & Losers of the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember the time when we’d pore on yearly astrology guides to have an idea of what type of year it was going to be? Well, looks like not much has changed with millennials believing horoscopes and stars and planets are the keys to plot their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - get trippy about Alex Garland's wild new science fiction thriller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysians are calling for equal justice for the rich and poor, as a Datin escapes a harsh sentence after severely abusing her domestic helper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Startling reports from the Guardian revealed that a data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica harvested Facebook data to sway political discourse all over the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore tops the list for the fifth year running, based on the Worldwide Cost of Living Report by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Keith tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is this a call for organisations to catch up with the times? Or would they be giving in too much to the younger workforce? We discuss with Shankar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Nic & Keeshaanan discuss Manchester United's exit from the Champions League and remarks made by Jose Mourinho in his post match conference. Chelsea also crash out thanks to a chap called, Lionel Messi whilst Arsenal prevail in the Europa League. There is a full preview of the FA Cup quater final weekend. Massive games for Man Utd, Chelsea & Spurs and also a look at the EPL where Liverpool welcome Watford to Anfield. Includes Treatment Table & 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - review a local "sex comedy" called "Get Hard Tongkat Ali". Yes. That's right. They do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss possible solutions for some of the loopholes that have been identified since the introduction of both the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 and the Child Sexual Registry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The amendment of the Dangerous Drugs Act 2017 came into force yesterday. But human rights advocates still have concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

H&M has dropped a lawsuit against graffiti artist Jason Williams (a.k.a REVOK), who wanted his artwork to be removed from the retailer’s ads. Shawn tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When big brands campaign for social justice, the result is often cheesy or downright cringe worthy. Can companies really engage in activism that clicks with its consumers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yale neuroscientists have debunked the idea that any person is “normal”, prompting us to rethink our narrow definitions of mental health conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The reappointment of Chief Justice Tun Md Raus Sharif and Court of Appeal president Tan Sri Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin beyond the mandatory retirement age, has sparked a legal challenge by groups in the profession who deem it unconstitutional.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is just about ready to roll out legislation that will crack down on fake news. We mull over what this means- will controlling the internet stifle our freedom to exchange information? And can these laws really help solve the issue of fake news? What is fake news?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Australia’s Defence Department ban on WeChat solely a political move?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s definitely a cool idea that the brain can be backed up to a cloud. But not if it’s 100% fatal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - find many different ways to gush about Guillermo Del Toro's Oscar winning masterpiece.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - think that Jennifer Lawrence might actually be a Russian sex Jedi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The police is joining forces with NGOs for investigations and to help trafficked victims. Jerald Joseph tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Geographic have called themselves out for being racist in the past, saying that they’ve ignored non-white Americans and showed different groups as exotic or savage, propagating "every type of cliché".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia Airlines has now replaced AirAsia as the airline with the most customer complaints filed under the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom). Shawn tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Hawking, beloved physicist, reached the stars and people’s hearts from his wheelchair. He died today at the age of 76, leaving behind a huge legacy in our knowledge of black holes and the universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - sigh a great deal when talking about the latest shoot-em-up from Syafiq Yusof.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And not the fun kind. We talk about what happens when employees are too old to work, but too young to retire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News reports today highlighted a statement by Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid, who questioned a recent report by Unicef which found a high rate of malnourishment among the children of Kuala Lumpur’s urban poor. We speak with Dr Amjad Rabi for a clearer picture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since there are no existing mechanisms in place, a proposal to tax corporations like Google and Facebook for their ads will be presented to the government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When important life decisions like work and love hinge on your online presence, how do you put your best foot forward?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Kam & Pravin lookback at Man Utd's win over Liverpool. Is 2nd place sewn up? Is Rashford Russia bound? Everton won against Brighton. Does that keep Sam in the job? Also, problems at West Ham, brilliant Rafa Benitez, Winners & Losers, Stoke v Man City and midweek UCL & UEL previews.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.