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A recent Harvard study found a connection between high achieving individuals and being made to do household chores as children. The study discovered that these individuals tend to grow up to have a better work ethic, be more empathetic, and even more sociable. So we ask our listeners: Did you grow up doing household chores? And has it shaped you and your work ethic as an adult?

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After the UK Supreme Court ruled that “woman” refers to biological sex under the Equality Act, JK Rowling publicly celebrated the verdict, deepening her divide with fans. It reignites an old debate: Can you separate the art from the artist? Have you ever stopped enjoying someone’s work because of their views?

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A new cross-cultural study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General explores what it really means to be “cool”, and whether it’s the same as being good. Despite cultural differences, most agreed that cool people tend to be extroverted, adventurous, autonomous, and powerful, while good people are more traditional, warm, and conscientious. We explore the findings and ask: how do you define cool, and who embodies it best?

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Recent conversations about Australian vs Japanese sunscreens have reminded people how important it is to slap it on. And for us, it prompted a conversation about good habits we know we should do but don't do. So our question to listeners is: what is something you know is good for you, but fail to do?

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After a Malaysian school recently made the shortlist for the World's Best School Prize by developing an app to help with their students' mental health, we go to thinking about different school environments. So, our question to you is: was your school good or bad, and why?

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With the Trump administration's recent attempt to restrict international students from studying at Harvard, the conversation around studying abroad, and more broadly, global education, has become even more urgent. We explore what studying abroad means to our listeners: for those who did it, how it shaped them; and for those who didn’t, whether it was a dream they still carry.

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With coffee rave hitting our shores, we wondered whether partying, or the way people define what a good time is, has evolved. So we asked: How do you like to have a good time? Are you a party person or a homebody? And has it changed over the years?

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While some people look forward to travelling as it comes with experiencing new cultures and having some much needed relaxation time, others find the whole ordeal overrated and a waste of money. So we asked our listeners: is travelling important to you or is it overrated?

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In the age of AI and with scammers adapting and becoming more advanced we ask you: are you scam proof? Have you noticed scams getting more convincing?

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Malaysia recently placed 6th for online profanity, tying with Ireland in a study conducted by a team of Australian linguists. The study also found that swearing tends to reflect cultural context: Americans often swear out of anger, while Australians typically use it in humour or irony. But what about Malaysians? So tonight we're asking you: Do you swear a lot? Or do you judge people who do?

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