Sunday Morning for Sunday 18 May 2008

Sunday Morning for 18 May 2008

8:12 Insight The Digital Shadow

The digital shadow - the information we all leave behind us as we use everyday technology- from cellphones to the Internet. Is this information putting our privacy at risk, or is it all just part of living in a wired world?
Produced by Sue Ingram

8:40 Feature interview: Prison reform

Professor Andrew Coyle has international involvement in human rights issues as they relate to prisons. He talks to Chris Laidlaw about the challenge of rising prison populations.
Produced by Christine Cessford

9:05 Mediawatch

In Mediawatch this week we look at the sudden flurry of reports about a downturn in the housing market - and claims that the media have made that downturn worse; an expert from one of the world's top journalism schools tells us what he thinks of New Zealand's TV news programmes; and we look at criticism of the way the most prestigious awards for print journalism are handed out.
Produced and presented by Colin Peacock.

9:30 Feature interview: The New Retirement: Smart Tips for Boomers

Bill Jamieson talks to Chris Laidlaw about his new book - a guide for New Zealanders facing retirement.
Produced by Christine Cessford

10:06 The Sunday Group: Privatisation vs state ownership of assets.

Should the government run major assets, or should business be left in the hands of Business? Chris Laidlaw chairs a panel that includes: NZ Council of Trade Unions economist Peter Conway; NZ Business Roundtable executive director Roger Kerr; and author and former Treasury official Richard Shallcrass.
Produced by Christine Cessford

10:30 Hidden Treasures

Each week Trevor Reekie takes you on a trip that seeks out musical gems from niche markets around the globe, the latest re-releases and interesting sounds from the shallow end of the bit stream. This week Trevor uncovers unlikely music from New Mexico, celebrates NZ music month with Ariana Tikao and enjoys bluesman Little Walter.
Produced by Trevor Reekie

10:45 Feedback.

What the listeners have to say.

11:05 Ideas Coffee: That Grave and Wholesome Liquor

Coffee has always been a driver in world history, economics and politics. Once considered "nourishment for the brain", it has been credited with, amongst other things, inspiring the Age of Reason, sparking the French Revolution and founding the modern insurance industry and the stock exchange. And for many of us, that first morning cup is often the most significant act of our day.
Presented by Chris Laidlaw
Produced by Justin Gregory