Evening Edition

Why You So Liddat is a show that explores the mind, our behaviour, and why we are the way we are. Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? Just a verse or maybe the chorus that loops over and over and over again in your head. In today's episode, Elizabeth explains why our brains love the repetition of music so much. She is also the author of On Repeat: How Music Plays the Mind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of late, there's been discussions on whether we should consider placing some restrictions on elderly drivers. This is because of some myths surrounding them like how they drive too slow or they might be more accident prone. But that comes at a cost of removing mobility and independence from them. Is placing restrictions the right way to go? Dr. Noran has the answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Inland Revenue Board has said that you'll still have to pay your unpaid taxes, even after you die. The debt will be passed on to the your children or your inheritors. Veerinder gives us a brief on what the law says about this and, on the same theme of death and taxes, his thoughts on the proposal for an inheritance tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - discuss Lorca's PTSD and what it means for the future of the USS Discovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dez, Stuart & Craig discuss Ronald Koeman's sacking by Everton. Who is the ideal man for the job? Also a look at how good Arsenal were in the game and a chat about Huddersfield's win over Man United. How did Jose not see this coming? How good is David Wagner? Also, Man City. Who can come close? Could it be Spurs? They look good after overcoming their Wembley jinx. Includes Winners & Losers of the weekend and a short chat abot Malaysia Cup 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smoking rates in the Australian population have dropped significantly, from about one in four adults in the 1990s, to one in seven adults today. We talk to Simone Dennis, Associate Professor in Anthropology from the Australian National University, about how far Australia has come in its anti-smoking efforts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RELATE Malaysia has been conducting online therapy services at an affordable rate, to cut through various barriers like distance, time and cost, that might prevent Malaysians from seeking psychological help. We speak with Dr. Chua Sook Ning, clinical psychologist and founder of RELATE Malaysia, about how online therapy works. Find out more at relate.com.my/relate-therapy-centre/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple of weeks ago, there was news of an uptake in the use of drugs among the youth in schools across Malaysia- random tests were conducted on over 36,000 students, and about 1,500 tested positive for drugs. But what’s reportedly different about this, is that kids today aren’t taking illicit substances for fun or for recreational use. They’re doing it to do well in school. These drugs have been labelled as "smart" drugs, because they’re supposed to help you level up your attention, focus and as result, your productivity. But how exactly do these drugs work and how dangerous are they? And just how prevalent is this problem in Malaysia? We find out with Dr Amer Siddiq, chief coordinator at UM's Centre of Addiction Sciences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Roshan & Shankar discuss the progress of the English clubs in the UCL. A record breaking win for Liverpool. A swashbuckling win for City. A coming of age for Spurs, just enought from United and a goalfest at Chelsea. Also, Evrton & Arsenal in the Europa League and a full preview of the EPL weekend including Spurs v Liverpool at Wembley. Includes 3 Big Shouts for the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - are pretty certain that the upcoming Black Panther movie is going to blow the box office wide open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - are baffled by just how boring and unnecessary this remake is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - aren't at all surprised at how amazing we are in being couch potatoes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - are really looking forward to this novel take on the X-Men Cinematic Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent survey in the UK revealed that two-thirds of school children wouldn't mind if social media had never been invented. Those surveyed indicated that social media had negatively impacted their emotional well-being; they've been exposed to online abuse, some recognised their dangerous addiction to social media, and some have suffered self-confidence issues in trying to keep up with the Joneses. As a result, some kids have chosen to go off the social media grid by going on a complete social media detox. Which brings us to our question today on Talkback Thursday: Would you consider going on a social media detox? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four years ago, Hyeonseo became the first North Korean defector to speak on the TED Global stage. The video has since been watched over 6 million times. She told her story of her escape from North Korea and how she later helped her family escape too. She tells us more about that story and how she and her family are adjusting to life in South Korea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - may be on to the Klingon's cunning plan to uncover the secrets behind Lorca's magical starship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Roshan & Keeshaanan discuss Jose Mourinho's tactic's in Man United's goalless draw against Liverpool. Is it OK to be negative? Are you conning the fans? Also, Man City's astounding 7-2 win over Stoke where the 2 goals flattered Stoke, Crystal Palace's win over Chelsea, Watford's come from behind win against Arsenal including Winners & Losers of the weekend. The guys also preview the midweek UCL & UEL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Dez & Keeshaanan lookback at the midweek qualifiers and talk about Ireland, Iceland, Australia, USA and Argentina. Countries punching above their weight and a look at the nations who will be missing World Cup 2018 in Russia. There is a full preview of the EPL weekend. Chelsea are at Palace, Man City host Stoke, Spurs have Bournemouth at Wembley and Liverpool host Man United at Anfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - get really really hyped for the next Star Wars movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - are pleasantly surprised by this big screen adaptation of Ramlee Awang Murshid's bestselling novel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - are baffled by just how much they enjoyed this paint-by-numbers disaster movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - talk about this modern murderous take on Groundhog Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - get in touch with their inner "bronies" to review the big screen outing of Twilight Sparkle and her friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science fiction writers have been predicting the demise of the human race at the hands of robots and artificial intelligence for years now. Once dismissed as mere Hollywood fantasies, technology has now caught up to allow the zany ideas of ‘80s to become a reality. How concerned should we be about a possible cybernetic takeover? We ask an AI developer what he fears most about the development of artificial intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month, 26 stakeholders in aviation, human trafficking, security and education gathered in Vienna to discuss what the airline industry can do to reduce human trafficking. We catch up with Yap Mun Ching, Executive Director of the AirAsia Foundation, for updates from the round table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - think that Ripper would make for a really interesting addition to the crew of the Discovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forensic science has become one of the most important areas of scientific study of the 20th and 21st century; from high profile assassinations to natural disasters, each event requires the gathering and analysis of evidence that can help provide answers or administer justice in a court of law. But for the man on the street, our knowledge of forensic science might limited to what we've seen on television- men and women in lab coats, dusting for fingerprints, testing DNA samples and making game changing discoveries. Is forensic science anything like that in reality? And with so much hanging in the balance, how reliable is the science? A forensic scientist gives us the rundown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keeshaanan, Vijhay & Nicolas join Ross to look at Malaysia's upcoming Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong. Has Vingada implemented a new style of play. Are we better. Can we beat Hong Kong? Also a chat about naturalised players and a look at the WC qualifiers, including underwhelming England, Scotland's failure, Wales v Ireland, African & South American qualification.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many Malaysians didn’t know of Sybil Kathigasu, until last September 3rd, when Google put up a doodle to commemorate what would have been her 117th birthday. It was only then were we acquainted with the story of a nurse from Papan, Perak, who risked everything to help the Malayan resistance during the Japanese occupation of Malaya. We speak to film director Bernard Chauly, who directed an 8 part miniseries, about Sybil's extraordinary life and the role she played during one of Malaysia's most turbulent periods in history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Keeshaanan & Vijhay join Ross to talk about the season that Jurgen Klopp and Ronald Koeman are having right now at Liverpool and Everton respectively. Who is under more pressure? Will both still be at their clubs in 2018? Also, World Cup 2018 qualifying. England are there. Scotland look good for a playoff spot whist Argentina are held at home by Peru. Includes Wales, Ireland and 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma welcomes special guest Ryan Gosling for a conversation about his latest outing as Officer K in Blade Runner 2049.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - ask three important questions about Blade Runner 2049: Did we need a sequel? Does it surpass the original? Will it stand the test of time?     *WARNING: This podcast contains spoilers after the review ends at the 18 minute mark. Listen to that only after you've seen the movie. Thank you. You have been warned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Going off to university is a big deal for both kids and their parents, filled with plenty of tough decisions to make. There appears to be more acknowledgement these days, that a child’s interests and abilities need to be taken into account when making these decisions, but how far should parents let it go, before stepping in? Should parents step in at all? Today on Talkback, we're asking you, who should decide what kids study at university - the parents, or the kids?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About 2 million Catalans headed to the ballot box last Sunday to vote in a referendum that would see them secede from Spain to create their own nation. The Catalonia government announced that 90% had voted 'yes' but the Spanish government has deemed the referendum illegal. But what made headlines the next day was the brutality displayed by the national police force as they seized ballot boxes and attacked unarmed voters - both young and old. In the wake of the violence that erupted in a country that has practiced democracy for decades, we find out the reasons behind Catalonia's want for independence and what it means for the region and the rest of Spain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - try their hardest to not gush all over Jason Isaac's Captain Gabriel Lorca.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent article by The Malaysian Insight revealed that a number of young Malaysian graduates have left their jobs in Malaysia to work abroad illegally in blue-collar jobs, to earn higher salaries. We speak with Shareen Shariza Dato’ Abdul Ghani, CEO of TalentCorp Malaysia, to talk about how this form of brain drain needs to be addressed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig, Roshan & Gogulan join Ross to talk about how good Man City were in their 1-0 win at Chelsea. Did Chelsea suffer from a midweek Champions League hangover? Is Kevin de Bruyne the best midfielder in the EPL? We also ask if Harry Kane is up there with Messi and Ronaldo. He is certainly scoring as much. Also, what now for Crystal Palace? Winners and Losers of the weekend and a preview of the midweek WC qualifiers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Eqbal Dauqan was an accomplished scientist and professor in Yemen, but she had to leave everything behind because of the civil war. Since then, she has been teaching in Malaysia as an assistant professor in UKM, under a scholarship by the Institute of International Education's Scholar Rescue Fund. But as the scholarship ends next year, her fate remains in question. Umapagan Ampikaipakan sits down with the fearless scientist to talk about her experience of fleeing the war and what lies ahead for her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Dato' Seri Najib Razak has announced a fund allocation of RM5 million for MACC's welfare body, Yayasan Prihatin. Anti-graft activists have expressed concern about the implications for MACC's independence. We discuss this move with Cynthia Gabriel, Founding Director of C4, as well as Professor James Chin, Director of the Asia Institute at the University of Tasmania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob, Keeshaanan & Nicolas join Ross to discuss Carlo Ancelotti's sacking, the midweek Champions League and Europa League matches which saw wins for all the English sides except Liverpool. There is a full preview of the EPL weekend including Chelsea v Man City, Spurs at Huddersfield and Roy Hogson's Crystal Palace visit Old Trafford. Includes Treatment Table and 3 Big Shouts for the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - get ready for Blade Runner 2049 by taking a look back at Ridley Scott's original.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - are pleasantly perplexed with Darren Aronofsky's latest cinematic effort.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - are disappointed in this spotty third installment in the LEGO Cinematic Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About a week ago, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) released the results of a report that looks at how well a country prepares its younger generations for an ever-changing future economy. It found that Singapore was the highest ranked in Asia and an overall fifth across 35 economies. As for Malaysia, we weren’t on the list...So the question is, what does this actually mean for young Malaysians? How well have we prepared/setup Malaysian kids for the future? So today on Talkback, we’re asking you if you think Malaysia a good country for kids to grow up in. Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - are a little too excited about the first Star Trek television series in well over a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - enjoyed this unexpected mishmash of an action political thriller a lot more than they thought they would.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born in Chicago to Indian Muslim immigrants, Zeshan Bagewadi’s musical identity was formed at the junction of two different worlds. Produced by Lester Snell (the legendary arranger for Isaac Hayes, Al Green, Mavis Staples), Vetted is a mixtape of Zeshan’s originals and lesser known 1960s and ‘70s deep soul gems. Belting out lyrics in English, Urdu and Punjabi, he pays homage to his Indian roots and his American upbringing. In this BFM exclusive, he speaks to Ezra about his debut album that charted #8 on Billboard's Top 10 Albums (World Music). We also hear what it's like to perform in front of two US presidents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASEAN celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with very few of us understanding the the regional bloc's role. Since its inception back in 1967 when the Bangkok Declaration was signed, and their role over the years, the bloc has achieved some significant milestones that have benefited its member countries. Guest Bunn Nagara helps put ASEAN's role into context for us as the bloc faces some recent; politically from Myanmar and economically, when the TPPA fell through.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, Malay Mail Online reported that some young voters were considering not voting or spoiling their ballots in the 14th general election due to dissatisfaction over both the ruling Barisan National and opposition Pakatan Harapan. Umapagan Ampikaipakan and Caroline Oh speak with Tharmelinggem Pillai, Director of Undi18, about protest votes and whether they carry any weight in Malaysian politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past few weeks, there have been talks about the inclusion of the inheritance tax in Budget 2018. The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has argued in favour of the tax, saying that it could help bridge the gap between the rich and poor. However, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has dismissed the rumours about the possible reintroduction of the tax. We take a look at the discussions surrounding the inheritance tax, and whether it fits well in Malaysia. Our guest is Dr. Veerinderjeet Singh, Executive Chairman of Axcelasia Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.