Evening Edition

Uma explores the vibrant world of Korean cuisine with journalist, world traveler, and avid eater Graham Holliday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The results from the UK election was a surprising one. Many polls had predicted that Theresa May and her Conservative party would win by a landslide and the other major party, Labour, would be wiped out. The opposite happened. The Conservatives lost their majority and now the UK has a hung parliament. How stable is the government, especially now that they enter the Brexit negotiations with a weaker mandate? We speak to Professor Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary, University of London to find out the reasons why this was the result, what it means for Brexit negotiations, and why pollsters got it wrong again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) expects to see a rise in cyber-bullying cases if online violent content is not blocked, said its Network Security, New Media Monitoring, Compliance and Advocacy Sector chief officer Dr. Mazlan Ismail. But is there a relationship between violent media content and cyber-bullying? We speak with educational psychologist Tan Cheng Yi, Head Psychologist at Oasis Place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - pay tribute to the late, great, Adam West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - wonder if there are still many laughs left in the Despicable Me franchise of films.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - review Train Station, a piece of experimental cinema that features 40 directors, 40 actors, and was shot in 25 different locations around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma speaks to special guests Tony Pietra and Zalee about their contribution to the collaborative feature film Train Station.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father’s Day is coming up this weekend, and with that in mind, we thought we’d talk about the results of a study recently done by vacation rental company HomeAway. What the survey found was that Malaysian fathers are seldom celebrated during Father’s Day. They don't receive gifts often and sometimes, the occasion isn't even celebrated.That's in stark contrast with Mother's Day. So we’d like to pose that question to you this evening and find out what your thoughts are on the matter: Do you think we appreciate our mothers more than our fathers? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia has seen high numbers of immigrants coming from China over the past decade. Thousands of people have moved here under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme since 2002. This has led to the observation that Malaysia might be seeing its "third wave" of Chinese migration. We take a look back at our history of Chinese migration, starting from the "first wave" in the 15th century. Eddin Khoo is the Founder and Director of Pusaka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happily Ever After? -- the show where we revisit the fairy tales we fell in love with once upon a time. Fairy tales are known for their simplicity and versatility- making them the perfect stories to retell and revisit. While most modern retellings perpetuate feel-good tales with happy endings, there are some that use magic and myth to go against the grain. In this episode, we take a look at Pan's Labyrinth, a 2006 film by Guillermo del Toro that draws inspiration from classics like Little Red Riding Hood and Sleeping Beauty to create a dark and disobedient fairy tale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In one swift move, Qatar was severed from its regional neighbours - Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE on the basis that the peninsula supported terrorist groups. We analyse how this move will jeopardise the future of the state economically and socially and the impact it'll leave its Gulf neighbours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Iain McNally - can't quite figure out what Universal is trying to do with this first installment in their monster-themed cinematic universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma speaks to special guest Tom Cruise about... well... it's Tom Cruise... just listen to the podcast...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma speaks to special guest Alex Kurtzman about the pressures that come with kickstarting a multi-billion dollar cinematic universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma speaks to special guest Sofia Boutella about what it was like being the first female "Mummy" in the history of Universal's monster franchise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma speaks to special guest Annabelle Wallis about the insanity of co-leading Universal's next big franchise alongside Tom Cruise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, in a bid to kick off its Hari Raya campaign, Watsons Malaysia released an extremely controversial 15-minute short film called ‘Legenda Cun Raya’. The video spread like wildfire, igniting huge controversy and a barrage of comments all over the internet disgracing the film for promoting blackface and racism. So, this evening we want to know: Is it important to have fair skin? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this week, a video competition held by the Ministry of Health came to attention because of its "gender confusion" category which made references to LGBT. This sparked off criticisms that the MOH is being discriminatory to the LGBT community. After holding a meeting with activists and members of civil society, the ministry decided to remove the controversial references. Local filmmaker Grim Film Productions, in collaboration with comedian Dr. Jason Leong, are organising their own version of a creative video competition. Ezra Zaid and Caroline Oh speak with social rights activist Nisha Ayub, and Jared Lee, co-founder of Grim Film Productions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - tear down Watsons' controversial (to be read: "overtly racist") Hari Raya advertisement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Often dubbed the "Quiet One" in his iconic quartet, George Harrison had a lot to say on this cathartic 1970 solo release, a triple length opus that crystallizes his musical and spiritual journey with radiant songcraft, arrangements and superb musicianship. This week, Uma and Ezra feature selections from All Things Must Pass, the most brilliant solo album from any former Beatle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Expo 2017 is a meeting of global debate between countries, NGOs, companies and the public about environmental issues. The theme this year is “Future Energy” and Malaysia will be going in with a bag full of initiatives. Find out how our industries such as tourism, agriculture, consumerism, international trade and higher education can contribute to the betterment of our environment with our guest, Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang, the Secretary-General of the Energy, Green, Technology and Water Ministry (KeTTHA).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happily Ever After? -- the show where we revisit the fairy tales we fell in love with once upon a time. We've been focused on favourite fairy tales from the west so this week, we look at a story that's closer to home: the much loved Sang Kancil series of our youth. We speak to Hassan Muthalib, director of these iconic tales, about the legacy of Hikayat Sang Kancil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The allegations that Russia had interfered in the US elections have dogged President Donald Trump and his aides ever since the elections. The authorities have begun investigations to determine whether there was indeed involvement from the Russians. There seem to be developments each day in this complex issue and it can get confusing. Sholto Byrnes joins us to help us understand what is going on in America right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Those in support of the European Union breathed a sigh of relief when Emmanuel Macron was voted as the President of France. Had his opponent, populist Marine Le Pen won, the whole European project would have been over. Populism has been making its waves within the EU lately and its presence continues to be felt. What is populism and why are people in support of it? We speak to Matteo to learn about populism and what it means for the future of the EU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#2kerja - some of us do it out of necessity. Some of us do it because we can, and additional income does more good than harm at the end of the day. The increasing cost of living has often been cited as the main reason this is happening. Not to mention economists' forecast of our shrinking urban middle class and a further depreciating ringgit. But this, of course, takes its toll on those who have 2 jobs - they're overworked and stuck in a rut. So, this evening we want to know: Is it realistic to expect someone to hold two jobs? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The days of discussing mental health issues and suicide only in tight circles and in hushed tones seem to be dissipating, albeit slowly, leaving us to be more open in addressing the silent killer society largely ignores. Advocating the prevalence and normality of mental health issues is clinical psychologist Dr. Chua Sook Ning, and her efforts, under the #ImNotAshamed campaign, has yielded some results. She speaks to us about the harsh realities of suicides and how much it unknowingly consumes some of us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - gush over the first DCEU movie worth gushing over.             *Now that you've heard what three men think about the movie, check out a woman's point of view here:      http://www.tonguechic.com/living/chic-peek-wonder-woman-no-spoiler-review/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happily Ever After? -- the show where we revisit the fairy tales we fell in love with once upon a time. Since fairy tales made its migration from books to the silver screen, there have been none as ubiquitous as Walt Disney's fairy tales cartoons. We go behind the scenes to explore the making of iconic stories like Snow White and Pinocchio, and we find out what makes animation such a compelling medium for story-telling with John Canemaker, an Academy Award winning animator and animation historian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've opened this year with 3 deaths under police custody, and it has left families in grief, caused a public outcry but yet, for these affected families especially, justice hasn't prevailed. We may not have an independent police inquiry but we do have the EAIC; the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission. But is it doing its job in overseeing the conduct of 19 agencies under them, including our police force? Its CEO Ahmad Razif Mohd Sidek, joins us to help clear up the misconceptions plaguing his organisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - take a look at the fifth season of Netflix's House of Cards and ponder if the show still holds up in the age of Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last show of the season, Stuart, Craig & Gogulan discuss the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea. Why didn't they play like that all season? Is Wenger set to stay? Is it good for Arsenal? Also, the Scottish Cup Final, the Copa del Rey, Dortmund's win, a tribute to Francesco Totti, producer Andy's winners of the season, the BFM Football Awards and previews of Reading v Huddersfield and Juventus v Real Madrid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dez, Keeshaanan & Vijhay have a heated discussion about the depth of the Manchester United squad. Is this squad good enough to challenge for the title next season? Can United make an impact in the UCL? We also hear from the BFM Fantasy Football League winner, Azhar Hassan and talk about the recent spate of managerial resignations. There's a chat about Wayne Rooney's future, Round 13 of the MSL and a preview of the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - run in slow motion while reviewing the feature length reboot of the cult classic television series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - decide that these pirates movies are really rather meaningless if not for Captain Jack Sparrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - talk about Michelle Yeoh's accent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Bahir Yeusuff - sigh and swoon and ponder if Anne Hathaway could ever really be monstrous.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysians were asked whether they would support a proposal for a single-stream education system as opposed to the current vernacular schooling system that we have now. The polls suggested an almost fair split between both sides of the fence - with 47.4% of them opposing it and 41.4% supporting the idea. There are arguments that vernacular schools can unintentionally cause segregation of race, mindset, and language - but it can also prolong a native cultural identity. With the Malaysian population seemingly more polarised along racial and religious lines, we're asking you, what do you think is needed to foster unity in our schools? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Cornell, the powerful, dynamic singer whose band Soundgarden was one of the architects of grunge music, died on May 17th, 2017. Known for his fluid, raw and baritone vocal performances, he helped bring Seattle’s sound to the national stage in the late 1980s and 1990s. On this episode of Untitled, Ezra and Uma pay tribute to a modern rock legend - featuring his work from Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, Audioslave, and his solo career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unless you've experienced it yourself, it can be challenging to comprehend the full extent of a drug addiction. So tonight, a man shares his own personal account with battling substance abuse- we explore the events and encounters that led him down the rabbit hole of addiction, and we also speak to Dr. Prem, one of the specialists who helped him through his process of recovery and rehabilitation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happily Ever After? -- the show where we revisit the fairy tales we fell in love with once upon a time. We've been speaking to scholars about the history and meaning of fairy tales, and what we've heard has been pretty positive. But if you're a child or a parent, would you read these stories from a different perspective? We speak to a mum about the impact of princess culture and how fairy tales have shaped her daughter's perception of gender roles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nurses play an essential, but often times, invisible role in our healthcare system. From an 82-year-old lecturer to a wide-eyed young graduate, we speak to nurses from three different generations, to get three different perspectives on the realities of this role and what it takes to prepare someone to be the ultimate caregiver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stuart, Craig & Vijhay lookback at the final day of the season. Man City & Liverpool winning their matches against Watford & Middlesbrough recpectively to finish 3rd & 4th. Arsenal, despite winning against Everton, miss out on UCL next season. Spurs probably don't want the season to end. They wrapped up with a 7-1 win at Hull. Jose Mourinho gave 4 kids their debuts against Crystal Palace and Josh Harrop could be a name for next season. He scored United's opener in 2-0 win. Includes Winners & Losers and a preview of Wednesday's Europa League Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Adolf Hitler was in power, the Nazis systematically plundered artwork and all manner of cultural property from the many territories they occupied. At the heart of that operation was Hildebrand Gurlitt, perhaps one of the greatest art thieves in the world. He successfully amassed over 1,400 pieces of art, including pieces by Chagall, Picasso and Matisse. Part of that collection, valued at 1.4bn, was only discovered 80 years later, in the apartment of his son Cornelius Gurlitt. We speak to author Susan Ronald about this notorious cultural heist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google’s Lunar X-Prize is a global competition in which private-sector players must land a robotic spacecraft on the Moon, have it travel 500 meters and transmit high-def video and images back to Earth, by the end of 2017. Why should this be of any interest to us, you ask? Because Malaysia is represented by Independence-X Aerospace Malaysia, and will be competing against the likes of India, the US and Israel; countries that are light years away in space technology. Independence-X's CEO Izmir Yamin, speaks to us about the journey so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dez, Ray & Sam lookback at the midweek EPL. A 4-3 win for Chelsea over Watford including a goal for John Terry. A big sendoff for Pablo Zabaleta against West Brom from the City players & fans and a win for Arsenal to keep their chase for  a Top 4 finish alive. It was a much changed Man Utd who drew 0-0 at Southampton, thanks to Sergio Romero's penalty save and Harry Kane scores 4 as Spurs hit Leicester for 6. Also a chat about the Championship playoffs, a full preview of the final EPL weekend of the season, PLUS 3 Big Shouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - take a deep dive into Tom Ford's exquisite noir thriller. *Be sure to catch Tom Ford's "Nocturnal Animals" on Astro Best - Channel 481.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guests Bahir Yeusuff and Iain McNally - wish that they were watching a Black Mirror movie instead of this one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode where Uma - and special guest Fabien Bouhier - gush over National Geographic's first ever scripted television series based on the life of Albert Einstein.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, we’ve just gone past Teacher’s Day, a day that’s very much a token of appreciation for the vital contributions that teachers make to education and development. A couple of days ago, there was an article in FMT, quoting Zakaria Kasa of the National Professors Council who talked about Singapore, and how Singaporean parents often have to play an important role in their kid’s academic performance. He said that in Singapore, parents are urged to be assistant teachers, in an official capacity. He then went on to say that Malaysia should adopt a similar culture instead of pinning responsibility on teachers alone. So this evening, we’re asking you, would you volunteer to be a teacher’s assistant? Our lines will be open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary songwriter Carole King, released her most notable and best selling album of all time called Tapestry. Within a year of its release, it won 4 Grammys and held the number one spot on the Billboard 200 for over 15 consecutive weeks. This week on (Untitled), Uma and Ezra takes the record for a spin, rediscovering the artistry in Tapestry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.