Evening Edition

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.

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The episode where Uma - and special guests Iain McNally and Bahir Yeusuff - tear down Watsons' controversial (to be read: "overtly racist") Hari Raya advertisement.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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#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.

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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.

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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/

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