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 | Wednesday 19 September 2012
As Rufus Wainwright's Australian tour wraps up, we hope the winners of our RN ticket giveaway enjoyed a wonderful night of entertainment! Here's a link to the interview Rufus did with Andrew Ford on the Music Show last week. And, as we head towards Oz Music Month we're asking listeners to share their defining musical moments with us, on RN! Plus, we're offering you the chance to see one of the UK's premier singer/songwriters Billy Bragg as he tours the country in October/November. Also this week, the benefits of sleeping in and an intriguing romance which started as a message in a bottle! |
 | | Coming Up | |
 | | Science Show: Let the Teenagers Sleep
Should high school pupils be allowed to go to school two hours later? Sleep experts say yes, and claim that teenagers' performance improves substantially if allowed to follow their hormonally induced inclinations. But what is the science behind these sleeping habits?
Saturday 22 September 12pm repeat Monday 24 September 2pm | | |  |
 | | Off Track: Urban Foraging
That clump of weeds down by the sports field is to the trained eye a thriving ecosystem full of edible plants. You just have to know what you're looking for. This week Diego Bonetto takes Off Track on a tasting tour.
Sunday 23 September 6:30am repeat Thursday 27 September 2pm | | | |
 | | Rear Vision: A Tale of Two Cities-East and West Berlin
On 3 October, Germany will celebrate 22 years of reunification. We put the spotlight on Berlin, a city that was for almost 30 years divided by a wall and is still coming to terms with what that meant. Listen to the on-air broadcast on Sunday and Monday, or stream it online at your leisure, any time from now.
Sunday 23 September 12pm repeat Monday 24 September 5:30am | | | |
 | | Hindsight: Message in a Bottle
The story of Frank and Breda, an American GI and an Irish farm girl, who 'met' via a message in a bottle. After six years of letters, and with the world's press watching, they finally met in person.
Sunday 23 September 1pm repeat Thursday 27 September 1pm | | | |
 | | RN Drive: Australia's Love of Horse Racing
In the Drawing Room this week, Jonathan Green, filling in for Waleed Aly, is joined by authors Andrew Eddy and Barry Wood. Both share a love of researching and writing about horse racing.
Monday 24 September 6pm | | | |
| | Most Popular | |
 | | On Passion: Love Poetry of the Late Dorothy Porter
In December 2008 Australia lost one of its most acclaimed and popular poets, Dorothy Porter. This feature includes Dorothy reading her poems and in conversation with Margaret Throsby. Additional readings and commentary are provided by Andrea Goldsmith, Dorothy's partner. | | | |
 | | Saturday Extra: Working Asia-The Arts
In part five of this series, Australian arts administrator Michael Lynch is overseeing an arts precinct around Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. With seventeen arts and culture venues planned, what challenges does this CEO face in making Hong Kong the cultural hub of Asia? | | | |
 | | Life Matters: Friday Talkback-Going Back to Study
If you've ever thought about going back to university, make sure you listen to this lively and inspiring session discussing why thousands of over 25's are studying alongside students straight out of school. Guests included Christopher Yardley, a PhD candidate who returned to university in his 60s. For more talkback of the online variety, check the Life Matters Facebook page. | | | |
 | | Books and Arts Daily: Anna Funder's New York
Michael Cathcart spends a day in New York with award winning Australian writer Anna Funder to discuss what she's working on, her move to Brooklyn and why the area attracts so many writers. Check out Michael's New York adventure here. | | | |
| | News, Competitions and Events | |
 | | Books or Arts? A Live-to-Air Debate Which do you think is the most powerful medium, books or arts? In this live-to-air debate, Team Books takes on Team Arts in the battle of the art-forms. If you're in Melbourne this Friday morning and would like to be part of the audience, register online here. Win a Ticket to the Billy Bragg Australian Tour 50 lucky RN listeners have the opportunity to win a double pass to see the man on his upcoming October/November tour. See here for details on how to enter. Now Hear This is a night of people coming together to hear and tell stories. On Wednesday 26 September, we're asking Sydney listeners to come along and tell a five minute true story in front of a live audience, at The Arthouse Hotel in Sydney. Click here for more information. RN Presenter Swaps Geraldine Doogue continues to keep the RN Breakfast seat warm until Friday 28 September, with Norman Swan filling in on Saturday Extra. Waleed Aly is taking leave between Monday 24 September and Thursday 27 September, with Jonathan Green presenting RN Drive. In The News Amanda Vanstone will be guest presenting Counterpoint from 1 October, here's an opinion piece she wrote for the Sydney Morning Herald, on colourful language in politics. | | | |
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