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We’re on, when you’re off. Lee Chwi Lynn, Kelvin Yee and Tasha Fusil restore sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And who isn’t? Tune in as they take on hot-potato issues to inform and entertain you, soundtracked by the thumping music that only BFM plays. EE runs the gamut, bringing you noteworthy pop culture, punchy interviews, and rocking call-in sessions.
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International Men’s Day aims to highlight challenges men face, from mental health and violence to homelessness and social expectations. So tonight, we ask you: What is the biggest challenge or pressure men face today, from your point of view?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a recent CBC interview with acclaimed author Margaret Atwood, she reflects on the role of grudges in her life. So tonight, we're asking: Do you hold grudges, or do you forgive and forget? How has that shaped you?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Malaysia’s unemployment rate may have dipped to 3% in September, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story. For many graduates, breaking into the job market means taking positions far removed from their fields of study, often temporary and paying less than RM2000. As the labour force grows to 17.5 million, the question of career readiness looms large. So we dive into this question with our listeners: What did you study, and is it relevant to your current job? Was it hard to break into your industry?Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While ChatGPT is becoming a regular part of people's lives, the backlash against relying on it also grows. Some employers say ChatGPT-dependent hires struggle with basic problem-solving, while neuroscientists warn of “cognitive debt” from bypassing mental effort. So we ask our listeners: Is ChatGPT making people dumber, or less hirable? Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced that from next year, all teachers will integrate values and character development into lessons, complementing a dedicated 60‑minute weekly Character Education programme. So we ask you: To what extent did school shape who you are today?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An article by Hanna Horvath, titled ‘Convenience Culture is Making Us Meaner’ has been making the rounds on social media. It basically makes the argument that people have become meaner and more impatient towards service workers as they get more and more used to faster automated services. So we asked our listeners: Have automated services made life better, and do you think we've lost human connection as a result? And does it matter to you?Image Credit: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hundreds of people struggle with putting off important tasks every day. And procrastination isn’t just laziness. It can affect mental health and productivity. So tonight, we ask: Are you a procrastinator? If you are, what have you tried, to stop?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hundreds rallied in Penang to support two teachers charged with caning a student, a case that’s reignited debate over discipline in schools. So tonight, we ask: should caning be allowed back in schools, and what does fair discipline look like today?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the wake of a tragic school stabbing, the government is backing a proposal to ban smartphones for students under 16. So tonight we ask our listeners: Do you agree to ban kids from using social media? Why and why not?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our presenter, Sharaad Kuttan, is back on air after time away recovering from a sports injury. While we’re glad to have him with us again, his experience sparked a broader reflection about the injuries we carry, and the ways we heal. Today, we’re opening up the conversation. What’s the worst injury you’ve faced, and what did recovery look like for you?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last Thursday on Talkback, we explored the moment you realised you've gotten older. As the conversation unfolded, one theme kept resurfacing: the power of learning something new to stay connected to the world around you. So we’re asking—when was the last time you learned or did something new?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Time Out released their list of the 11 coolest neighbourhoods in Asia for 2025, and our very own Mont Kiara made it to #9. That got us thinking, how would you define a cool neighbourhood, and so, what's a cool neighbourhood to you?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From bifocals and bad knees to paying bills and feeling out of touch with slang, we reflect on the moments that make us feel a little older.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A recent report featuring Malay-language grammarian Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Nik Safiah Abdul Karim says slang is a sign that language is alive and well, so we ask you: Do you still use the slang of your youth? Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hero of the planet Dame Jane Goodall recently passed away, and in the wake of her death, tributes have poured in from around the world. Many have shared how she inspired generations of activists, environmentalists, and young girls who had never seen a woman doing what she did. In honour of the powerful legacy she leaves behind, we ask you: Who has inspired you in your life, and why?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a collaborative effort, the Health and Education Ministries have come together to promote healthier eating habits in schools by banning 12 categories of foods and beverages. This includes energy drinks and junk food, but also iconic Malaysian staples like lok cheng. In light of this announcement we ask you: do you agree with this food ban, and were you taught to eat healthily as a child?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
China's internet regulator just introduced a two-month nationwide campaign that will target any and all negativity online in an attempt to curb pessimism. Censorship issues aside, we ask you: Is negativity inherently harmful? Do you think it can be a force for good? Do you see yourself as someone who is glass half-empty or glass half-fullImage Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The term 'male loneliness epidemic' has been floating around for quite some time now. A 2021 survey showed that on average men have 50% fewer closer friendships than women. So we pose the question: Are Men Really Lonelier Than Women? Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A man was recently arrested for assaulting a couple who asked him to stop smoking. The aggressive altercation that followed raises questions about ethics, which made us wonder: What uncivic behaviour irks you the most, and do you call it out when you encounter it?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Malaysia Day is coming up, and in line with that we turn our heads a little more eastward and ask: what do you love about Sabah and Sarawak?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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