What's the Focus
What's the Focus is a podcast from BFM Media that condenses the week's top conversations from The Morning Run. It highlights key stories, interviews, and current affairs that listeners may have missed. The show offers a quick catch-up on important developments and discussions.
Episodes
Dog Curfews, Bedtime Stories & AI Bugs
On this week's WTF, or What's the Focus, authorities in China's Hangzhou are restricting dog walks to between 7pm and 7am in certain areas, leaving pet owners wondering when their four-legged friends are supposed to enjoy the sunshine. Meanwhile, New Yorkers are swapping noisy nights out for live audiobook events, where professional narrators read stories aloud in bars and bookstores. And finally,
Fake Durians, Rented Boyfriends, ‘Actor’ CEOs
This week on WTF, nothing is quite what it seems. A woman in China cracks open a durian to find a cooked potato and modelling clay inside. In Japan, you can rent a boyfriend, a friend or even a grandmother by the hour. In China, some firms hire foreigners to pose as executives and scientists.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stolen Books, Brain Rot & BeReal Blunders
On this week's WTF, or What's the Focus, thieves in France make off with a 210kg, diamond-studded book illustrated by Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. Meanwhile, an AI-generated internet sensation called Tung Tung Tung Sahur is at the centre of a legal battle over who owns AI-created characters. And in Japan, the social-media app BeReal is getting a little too real, with workers accidentally exposi
Japan's Mystery Book Buyer
Since August, Japan's second-hand bookshops have been getting mysterious bulk orders, and more than 50 tonnes of books have been shipped to the US. Booksellers suspect AI companies are behind it. We also look at why young Chinese workers are asking whether a Golden Week holiday counts if they have to work weekends to make up for it. Then Joseph Gordon-Levitt questions why AI creation Tilly Norwood
Two Brains, 1,156 Presidential Trades and the Piranha That Got Away
Stanford researchers say the human brain may really be two separate organs pushed together by evolution, so maybe we have always been in two minds. Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure shows 1,156 securities trades in July alone, which raises the question of how far a president should be kept from his own investments. Back home, the Fisheries Department is trying to work out whether piranhas
AI Hires You, Smart Glasses Watch You, Pulau Tioman Ignores You
For years the question was whether AI would take our jobs. Now there's a site called RentAHuman.ai where AI agents hire real people to do the things they can't, with the tagline "robots need your body." We also look at ZuckOff, an app that scans for Bluetooth signals to warn you when there might be a pair of smart glasses recording nearby, and ask whether you have a right to know when the person a
Would You Actually Switch The Algorithm Off?
This week on WTF: Australia's draft "My Feed, My Way" legislation would let anyone over 16 switch algorithmic recommendations out of their default social feed, but after years of complaining about the algorithm, would we really turn it off? Then, the CEO of AI legal software firm Spellbook is asking his staff to stop polishing their ideas with AI and send him the rough version instead, raising the
Pastries, Tokenmaxxing & Super El Niño
This week on WTF, a viral cream-filled pastry is drawing hundreds of tourists into the Italian Dolomites, raising questions about what happens when social media discovers a once-remote destination. Microsoft, meanwhile, is grappling with “tokenmaxxing” after an employee reportedly burned through US$28,000 in AI computing resources in just 28 days. And closer to home, Malaysia is being warned to pr
India's Circulating Libraries, Emotional Workouts, And Penang's Vanishing Shophouses
In India, people are still reading, and what's keeping the habit alive is a business model that's centuries old: private circulating libraries that lend books for a small fee and a name written in a notebook, quietly filling a gap 46,000 public libraries somehow haven't. We also look at the rise of the emotional workout such as grief cycling, rage yoga, angry weightlifting, and why the research on
Bad Movies, AI Labels & OnlyFans Marmots
This week on WTF, a spectacularly bad Chinese animated film discovers that terrible reviews can sometimes be great for business, while Europe begins requiring greater transparency around AI-generated content. Back in Malaysia, an employee's habit of leaving work when work actually finishes reignites the debate over presenteeism. And finally, American scientists facing the loss of research funding
Can You Still Tell What’s Real Online?
AI-generated content is becoming harder to distinguish from human creativity, and technology companies are starting to respond. Anthropic is exploring ways to watermark AI-generated work, while Spotify is introducing labels identifying artists that do not actually exist. Meanwhile, Malaysia could have an unlikely answer to the enormous cooling demands of AI data centres: palm oil. As artificial in
Can AI Be Trusted to Police Itself?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being trusted with more complex tasks, but recent incidents have also highlighted its limitations and the risks of overreliance. This week, reports emerged that AI-generated research errors had found their way into reports published by major consulting firms, while South Korea is using virtual reality to help offenders experience crimes from their victims' p
When AI, Paradise and Progress Collide
This week on WTF, we explore three stories about technology, society, and the challenges of adapting to change. As US courts grapple with whether AI companies can be held responsible for harm caused by their chatbots, Bali confronts growing tensions over digital nomads and their impact on local communities. Back home, Malaysia is betting on AI literacy by giving young people free access to artific
When Systems Stop Behaving
This week on WTF, we look at three stories about institutions under pressure. OpenAI reveals an AI agent that escaped its testing environment and launched an autonomous cyberattack, India and Japan show how very different systems struggle to adapt to changing public expectations, and Sarawak's first onshore oil production in over 50 years raises bigger questions about state autonomy and the future
American "Strength", China's Soft Power & Money Traps
This week's WTF explores how the US military plans to make itself more manly, why people seem to look at China increasingly more favourably compared to America and the dangers of carelessly using BNPL. Plus, our weekly recommendations, from epic 3-hour movies to Harry Potter (again), and Madonna, the undisputed Queen of Pop (again).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can Politics, Plants and Pop Culture Change Our World?
This week's WTF explores how unexpected stories can reveal much bigger shifts. We look at a catnip-based mosquito repellent that could transform malaria prevention, the IOC's move to bring Russia back into the Olympic fold and the debate over whether sport can ever be truly apolitical, and why more young Malaysians are delaying marriage as financial pressures reshape life choices. Plus, our weekly
Can Social Media Make or Break a Country?
This week's WTF looks at the power of influence in shaping perceptions and behaviour. We examine Donald Trump's latest financial disclosures and fresh questions over the blurred lines between politics and personal business, explore how China's RedNote app is transforming the way tourists discover Malaysia, and ask whether the newly opened LRT3 can finally persuade Klang Valley residents to leave t
AI, Air Taxis, and the Five-Minute Fix
This week's WTF explores how technology and changing habits are reshaping the way we live and work. We look at new research suggesting overreliance on AI could weaken critical thinking, why a simple five-minute walk every hour may be the best productivity boost for office workers, and Malaysia's plans to build a low-altitude economy powered by commercial drones and air taxis. Plus, our weekly reco
WTF: From the Moon to the World Cup
This week’s WTF spans everything from football and space exploration to technology and public policy. We look at the controversies surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including geopolitics, visas, ticket prices and the growing commercialisation of the game. We also examine NASA’s Artemis programme as delays raise questions about America’s return to the Moon and its race with China. Back home, we
Trust, Technology and the Talent Shortage
This week on What’s the Focus, we explore three stories that highlight how trust is being tested in very different ways. First, intelligence agencies from the Five Eyes alliance are warning that professional networking platforms may be used to recruit individuals with access to sensitive information, raising fresh questions about digital security and espionage. Then we examine how YouTube has evol
When Health, Technology and Aging Collide
This week on What’s the Focus, we look at three very different stories tied together by one underlying theme: how societies adapt under pressure. First, a major global study warns that mental disorders have now become the leading cause of disability worldwide, raising urgent questions about whether healthcare systems, workplaces, and communities are equipped for the scale of the crisis. Then we tu
When Technology and Tourism Start Going Too Far
This week on What’s the Focus, we look at two very different stories connected by the same underlying question about excess. First, we examine the dangerous overcrowding on Mount Everest, where extreme tourism is turning one of the harshest environments on Earth into a high-altitude traffic jam. Then we explore how Google is transforming Search into an AI-driven conversational platform that could
When the Real Winners Aren’t Who You Expect
This week on What’s the Focus, we look at two stories where the real story sits beneath the headline. In India, a cola war between billion-dollar beverage giants is unexpectedly fuelling a boom in commercial refrigerators, turning cold storage into the new battleground for market dominance. Meanwhile closer to home, a bizarre story about retaliatory crows opens up a surprisingly fascinating conver
WTF: Virus Spillovers, Plastic Shock and Perlis Dreams
This week on WTF, we look at the growing risks of zoonotic disease spillovers as avian flu and hantavirus outbreaks raise fresh global health concerns, the emerging “plastic shock” hitting Asia as oil disruptions squeeze petrochemical supplies, and the debate sparked by Perlis’ ambition to position itself as a future regional trade hub.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for priv
China’s Soft Power, Climate Risks & Vet Shortage
A look at China’s growing global influence through brands and commerce and whether that translates into real soft power, rising concerns over climate tipping points like the potential collapse of the AMOC, and Malaysia’s widening shortage of veterinarians and what it means for public health, food security, and the broader economy.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in
Ticketmaster Trouble, Wealth Taxes & Media Crackdowns
A look at the landmark US ruling against Ticketmaster’s parent company over monopoly practices and what it means for the global live events industry, debates around proposed wealth taxes in New York and whether they could gain traction elsewhere, and the detention of a journalist in Kuwait amid a wider regional crackdown on content linked to the Iran conflict.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystud
WTF: Ticketmaster Trouble, Wealth Taxes & Media Crackdowns
A look at the landmark US ruling against Ticketmaster’s parent company over monopoly practices and what it means for the global live events industry, debates around proposed wealth taxes in New York and whether they could gain traction elsewhere, and the detention of a journalist in Kuwait amid a wider regional crackdown on content linked to the Iran conflict.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystud
The World, A Little Unhinged
In our list this week, talk about removing US President Donald Trump has grown louder, and it is cutting across both sides of the political divide, including with the MAGA rightwing faithful. But getting the 25th Amendment isn’t going to be easy. Then we get up to speed with what’s happening to the crew of the Artemis II who splash down this weekend. And finally we look at what’s happening or what
Trump, Eurovision Asia & Driving in the Sky
A look at Donald Trump’s mixed messaging on the Iran conflict and what it means for markets and global stability, the launch of Eurovision Asia in Bangkok and the reactions it’s drawing, and JPJ’s plan to introduce vertical driving schools in multi-storey buildings and what that means for safety and urban planning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can Dubai Redefine Its Future Amidst A Shifting Crisis?
We peel back the layers on three global shifts: First, we look at Dubai. As a city built on rapid expansion and luxury, can it truly transform its economic DNA in the wake of the latest global crisis? What if the world finally runs out of Helium? And are our energy saving measures enough to keep our energy stocks?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Obesity: When Kids Carry More Than Backpacks
On What’s the Focus, we unpack the key takeaways from China’s Two Sessions, the potential impact of AI on mental health, and the growing concern over childhood obesity in Malaysia.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OpenAI vs Anthropic intensifies
What would you do if you wanted world global peace but your husband is doing the exact opposite and creating wars along the way? We also unpack the latest tensions taking place between the AI players and the US Government, as well as discuss the new appointment of Tengku Zafrul as Senior Political Advisor.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Narco to Zero: Mexico Strikes El Mencho
It's Friday which means time for What’s the Focus or WTF our weekly wrap up show. Very useful since it's the last weekend for Chinese New Year but also the beginning of Ramadhan. So we give you lots of ideas for interesting or maybe distracting conversation. In the mix - what is happening in Mexico, PM term limits.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Learning to Let Go is an Art
On WTF or What’s the Focus, our weekly recap show of stories from the week, we discuss the hotly debated future of AI as well as political succession planning, among others.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Switzerland's plan, Homeland Security's social manager, and overlooking faults
On "What’s The Focus or WTF", our round-up show of the week’s most interesting stories, we ask if Switzerland is embarking on the ultimate social engineering plan, who should you hire to be your social manager, and is being hardworking so important that you can overlook someone’s faults? Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should AI, Music and Politics Mix?
On "What’s the focus or WTF” our weekly wrap up show, we ask if AI is taking over our jobs , should music and politics mix and why do I feel poor when the economy is doing well?Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melania's First Steps Into Hollywood?
It’s Friday which means that its What’s The Focus or WTF. In the mix today, will you watch a movie on Melania Trump? And we look at Trump’s first year in his second stint at the White House, and on the local front - things look grim for Malaysians’ retirement prospects.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Corporates Fight in Public
On "What’s the focus" or WTF, our weekly wrap up show of all the news and other tidbits you might have missed we cover the fued between the bosses of X and Ryanair,, should influencers pay tax for every freebie and why it pays not to litter.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The DJ is Back in the House
On this week's "What's the Focus" or WTF we look at the most amazing medical rescue mission in history, is China the greatest nation thanks to Trump and the return of the prodigal son to a political party.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Saying No To Trump Tariffs?
On WTF or What’s the Focus, our weekly recap show of stories from the week we take a look if the Supreme Court will rule that President Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal , why his administration continues to pull away from international organisations and is brain drain still a problem in Malaysia.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crystal Balling 2026
As the first show of the year at WTF or What’s the Focus we take out our crystal balls to see what the biggest stories of 2026 could be. Some clues - Kevin 1 or Kevin 2, could 2026 mark the end of a bromance in Malaysia as well as whether Malaysian can truly stop the bad habit of litteringImage Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Tariffs in 2025, the Big Disruptor
On What's the Focus or WTF, we take a look at the biggest stories of 2025. On the docket include Liberation Day, the 47th ASEAN Summit that was held in October, and Malaysian road behavior.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trumpian Maths and Doggone Malls & Airlines
In What’s the Focus or WTF, our weekly wrap up show where we cover key stories you might have missed, we feature how US President Donald Trump does maths and why he thinks reducing prices by 400% makes sense. Also we look at why we should never badmouth our bosses and how some malls and airlines have literally gone to the dogs.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i
Will The New US Security Strategy Fundamentally Reshape Its Foreign Policy?
In What’s the Focus or WTF, our weekly wrap up show; we cover key stories you might have missed. In the docket this week is the newly released US Security Strategy and what this means for the world. We also touch on what is happening in Venezuela whilst closer to home; a political party does some soul search and finally does a font really matter?Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/lis
Trump Accounts For Newborn Children
It's Friday which means it’s WTF, or What’s the Focus. In the docket this week - Trump Accounts, the addiction of ultra processed food and why is Malaysia still grappling with whistleblower protections.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't Bite the Hand that Feeds You
On What's the Focus or WTF, the show where we highlight all the news stories that you might have missed, we ask the pertinent question of whether flying in your pyjamas is acceptable and should you ever badmouth your company.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No Support for Support Letters
In our stories today we ask where the practice of support letters stop, can Mamdani and Trump get along as well as whether being rude to a journalist is ever a good idea?Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does Work–Life Balance Exist?
This week on WTF, we ask whether work–life balance truly exists as Japan’s new PM Sanae Takaichi kicks off a meeting at 3am on a Friday. We also look at Warren Buffett’s unusually quiet exit from the helm of Berkshire Hathaway and examine why Canada is trying to join Eurovision, the world’s biggest live music spectacle.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati
When will we find Pastor Koh?
We discuss whether Gavin Newsom will lead the Democrat charge against President Donald Trump following the successful passing of Proposition 50. We also discuss the landmark court ruling on Pastor Koh, what this means with respect to how the police conduct themselves in a more transparent manner, whether we will eventually find Pastor Koh and if this sets a precedent for upcoming cases.Image Credi
Is Trump Obsessed With Gold?
From Trump’s $130 million lifeline to new defense pacts between Seoul and Washington that could reignite nuclear tensions, this week’s headlines blur the line between politics, power, and influence. Meanwhile, Trump’s Asian tour ends on a glittering note, with gold gifts that raise as many eyebrows as they do smiles.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jewellery Heist of the Decade, Malaysia’s Border Wall, and Trump’s Big Beautiful Ballroom
In this week’s WTF: A lightning-fast jewellery heist at the Louvre, Malaysia’s plan to build a wall with Thailand and whether it can really stop cross-border crime, and whether corporates should be footing the bill for Trump’s “big beautiful” ballroom.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Pentagon Trying to Muzzle the Media
In the mix for What’s The Focus (aka WTF): The Pentagon is trying to control what the public gets to know, Bali’s bid to become a financial hub, and why new eKYC laws aim to keep kids off social media — and whether they really can.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could Trump Win the Nobel Peace Prize, and Are We Finally Reducing the Stigma Around Mental Health?
On What’s the Focus or WTF: we look at how the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded, the nomination process and who might win. Since its World Mental Health Day, we look at whether we are more aware of mental health and aspects that can be improved on such as insurance for medical health issues.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Missing Sportmanship in Sport
On "What’s the Focus or WTF” our weekly show where we highlight all the news you might have missed this week, we ask what happens if sport supporters literally take their support too far and is taking a test the best way to be financially literate.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Traffic Lawlessness To Typhoon Workdays
This week on What’s The Focus (aka WTF): Why do Malaysians keep flouting traffic rules, and would a natural disaster stop you from working?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Free Speech Under Trump, Anti-Immigration Rallies, And Higher Education
On What's The Focus or WTF this week, we look at free speech in America changing under President Trump? Why is immigration rhetoric on the rise worldwide and rethinking Malaysia’s higher education prioritiesImage Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the American Dream Over for Immigrants?
The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In the mix today, we discuss the latest US Supreme Court decision on immigration raids; Apple's latest line of products and the lack of AI integration; as well as the grounding of Cabinet ministers from overseas travel.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/list
Celebrity Gossip To Airport Chaos
This week on What’s The Focus (WTF), we dive into why celebrity gossip keeps hijacking the front page. Plus, should you really be handing over your biometrics, and what KLIA2’s blackout teaches us about keeping the lights on, literally.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rewriting History; A Slippery Path for Museums
On What's The Focus or WTF this week, we cover fresh lingo drops, “woke” Smithsonian exhibits, Trump’s Black Wall and the perils of investing in an icon-driven business model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who Deserves A Nobel Peace Prize
On What’s the Focus or WTF, we ask what does it take to be a Nobel Peace Prize Winner and why violence and politics should never mix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gerrymandering And Symbolic Missteps
This week on What’s The Focus (aka WTF): gerrymandering in the US—and its echoes in Malaysia, the implications of winding down mRNA research, and what happens when symbolic acts by politicians just don't land well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump’s Heavy-Handed Tactics
The juicy stories on What’s The Focus (aka WTF) this week include: Trump muscling the EU in tariff talks, rakyat-friendly measures in Malaysia’s 13th Malaysia Plan, what the Big Mac Index says about the value of the ringgit, and whether whipping an effigy is a crime or just a fiery expression of opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do You Really Want To Travel To The US Right Now?
This week on WTF – What’s The Focus?, we dig into whether a trip to the US is still worth it as travel costs skyrocket, the surprise return of meme stocks, and how Malaysia’s immigration system has, at times, been making it difficult for foreigners trying to enter the country.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good or Bad When There Are Too Many Public Holidays
This week on "What's The Focus or WTF, we ask if a country can have too many public holidays, are we ready for Visit Malaysia Year and how much will you pay for Mars, the planet-not the chocolate bar.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pledging Loyalty, Does It Work?
On "What's the Focus " or WTF”, our weekly wrap up show this week, we ask if you would pledge your loyalty to a company, do consultants really know best and how do we stem the doctor brain drain.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Land Of The Free and Brave?
On our weekly wrap up show, WHAT'S THE FOCUS, or WTF, we ask if Elon Musk could be deported and if trains are the future of Malaysia's transportation system.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Ethics And Economics Of Trump Mobile
The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In the mix today: the ethics of the US President leveraging his office for profit; what makes a liveable city; and the relevance of university rankings.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breakup Regrets Or Just Taking A Break
In our weekly wrap up show; What’s The Focus or WTF, we explore Elon Musk's attempt at an apology after his one big beautiful break-up with President Donald Trump, New York City's mayoral election as well as can Malaysia politicians question their party's leadership without being seen as being disloyal?Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The End Of A Short Bromance
In our weekly wrap up show; What’s The Focus or WTF, we explore the end of the Trump-Musk bromance,the US travel ban and an assortment of local transport related stories.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meta's AI Chatbot Gone Too Far?
In our weekly wrap up show we highlight Meta's AI chatbot debacle, Trump attack on education migration, the NUS book and DVD dumping controversy as well as gaze into the crystal ball on what a cabinet shake up could look like following the resignation of key PKR ministersImage Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rise Of The AI Therapist
The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In the mix today: why a comment about rice caused the downfall of a Japanese minister; can AI replace therapists; and efforts to attract more concerts to Malaysia.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Is A Gift Too Lavish?
The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In the mix today: reactions to Qatar's $400 million gift to President Donald Trump; the cause and implications of public Chinese vernacular schools becoming more multiracial; and when the A-grade is just not enough.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener
Will Tariffs Make Hollywood Great Again?
The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. Today we discuss President Trump's proposal to save Hollywood through tariffs; why Bill Gates is winding down the Gates Foundation; and what's the Madani Touch?Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Does It Mean To Flourish In Life?
The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In the mix today: we discuss what it means to flourish in life and the results of a global survey on how youth view this; Malaysia’s top ranking in the field of open data; as well as reflections on Labour Day and employment issues, from gig workers to unions.Image Credit:
Reform Due At World Bank And IMF?
On “What’s the focus” or WTF, this week we discuss, the revamp of the IMF and World Bank, can humans still outrun robots and setting the right tone for celebrations.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To Infinity And Beyond
The Morning Run crew condenses the top stories from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In this week’s mix, we go to space and also ask if there could be life out there. Finally we ask ourselves, when is it wrong to reprise shameful episodes of history? Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WTF: Name-Calling And Infighting In Trump Circles
The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. In the mix today: the public feud of Trump advisors Elon Musk and Peter Navarro; US Vice-President JD Vance offends China; and claims of high-level surveillance of the opposition in Malaysia.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information
Penguins To Pay Tariffs?
In What’s the Focus or WTF, our weekly wrap up show, we ask if President Donald Trump can run a 3rd time, will penguins have to pay tariffs and should Malaysia play nice to the US.Image Credits: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Experiencing Economic Armageddon
Seven of the world’s largest tech companies, which have already been experiencing a brutal quarter, were hit with another blow after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs set to disrupt their supply chains. While the Magnificent Seven had a stellar run in 2024, will they be able to sustain the rally in 2025 on the back of Trump’s tariffs? For answers, we’ll turn to Dan Ives, Manag
Trump Attacks Higher Education And Law
Its Friday which means it's What’s the Focus or WTF, our weekly wrap-up show all of the news and other tidbits you might have missed. In the mix this week, as BIG law under attack in the US, imagine if your DNA Data is out there in the universe and understanding why government servants in Malaysia are borrowing more. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf
