The slang term nepo baby - short for nepotism baby - can be traced back to the Italian word nipote, meaning nephew, which referred to the advantages the nephews of popes would often receive. Here in Malaysia, PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah, daughter of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is being pushed to run for deputy president in party polls this May. Although she's not the only person in politics to have followed in her father's footsteps, her growing popularity has raised familiar questions about legacy and merit. So we delve into the implications of nepotism—not just in politics but also media, entertainment, and beyond—and how it shapes opportunities, influence public perception, and spark debate about merit versus legacy.

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The former Bank Negara Malaysia governor said Malaysian wages have declined threefold over the past 40 years. He pointed out that fresh grad salaries today have barely increased compared to his starting pay in 1984, despite decades of inflation, and believes graduates should be earning RM7,000 to RM8,000 a month.
So we asked our listeners- how much did you get paid at your first job and how much is your pay now? Was it enough then, is it enough now?

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An unemployed mother was charged with stealing food and hygiene items from a Brickfields supermarket. Initially sentenced to two months in jail, her punishment was reduced to six days after a judge ruled the original sentence too harsh. Her lawyer said she had just moved from Sarawak, her husband had only recently found work, and they’re supporting a baby and a sick, elderly parent.

So we ask you: If someone gets involved in crime, should we consider their circumstances before punishing them? Where do we draw the line?

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The 2024 SPM results are in. Over 400,000 candidates registered, and according to Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, this year marks the best results in SPM history. Out of the 378,606 who sat for the exam, 14,179 students—or 3.7%—scored straight As. With all that in mind, we want to hear from you: How did you feel when you got your SPM results? And who helped shape your path after that, especially when it came to choosing your career?

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An article by Elle Hunt in The Guardian explored what it meant to be “disagreeable” after she was jokingly called the “fault-finder” by her friends. That moment prompted her to try becoming more agreeable—by holding back opinions, reading the room, and asking more questions. So now we ask our listeners if they have an easygoing or difficult personality, and how do they deal with people who aren’t so easy to get along with?

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We all have money dreams—whether it’s buying a home, clearing debt, or building up savings. But how many of us are actually on track? So we ask you: What are your financial goals? How close are you to achieving them?

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TGV Cinemas recently responded to a viral incident where a group of latecomers, who had missed the opening of Blood Brothers: Bara Naga, entered another screening hall and took other patrons' seats. This incident got us thinking about the notion of punctuality. Are you always on time, and how do you deal with people who are not like that?

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Have you ever had that moment where you just could not take it anymore and decided to walk away? Tonight, inspired by listener Benjamin Sabri, we’re talking about that moment when one decides that enough is enough, whether that be an unpleasant argument, a restaurant that's not quite up to standards or a boring movie in the cinema. So the question we're asking listeners tonight is: When have you walked out of something? What prompted it?

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Twelve Malaysian and Singaporean words — including alamak, tapau, and the ever-confusing terror — have officially made it into the Oxford English Dictionary. So tonight, we’re asking: What’s your favourite untranslatable word? And what other Malaysianisms should the world know about?

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It’s Raya right now, and that means a lot of mingling at open houses and reconnecting with relatives. While it’s great to catch up, small talk often comes with the territory—whether it’s about work, the weather, or family updates. For some, it’s easy to slip into these conversations, but for others, it can be a bit of a challenge. So we ask you: How do you feel about small talk? Are you good at it?

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