The following programs air at 4 am ET on MuchMusic on the dates indicated: January 7, 2009 – Inside your Threads Examines the working conditions of “sweatshop” employees in Mexico and Bangladesh and provides an updated perspective on this controversial issue for Canadian youth via music. Viewers follow three Canadian recording artists, Sam Roberts, Hawksley Workman, and Jully Black, as they encounter Mexican and Bangladeshi youth struggling to earn a living wage at a variety of apparel factories. January 14, 2009 – MuchTalks: The Bully Factor A round-table discussion with an audience that examines why bullying happens in schools and what students, parents and teachers can do about it. Includes accounts from Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child and Jo O'Meara of S Club 7, both former victims of bullying. January 21, 2009 – MuchTalks: Teen Sex MuchMusic provides an indepth look at teen sex. A live studio audience and a panel of teens and experts - including renowned sex educator Sue Johanson - explore the issues: the commercialization of sexuality, STDs, abstinence, and more January 28, 2009 – MuchTalks: Violence A lively debate about the culture of violence. Topics include: violence in music, video games, movies, and other forms of media. February 4, 2009 – Womaging Explores the issue of body image, combining feedback from an expert in the field of body image with discussion by influential female artists including former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and TLC. February 11, 2009 – Inside your Threads Examines the working conditions of “sweatshop” employees in Mexico and Bangladesh and provides an updated perspective on this controversial issue for Canadian youth via music. Viewers follow three Canadian recording artists, Sam Roberts, Hawksley Workman, and Jully Black, as they encounter Mexican and Bangladeshi youth struggling to earn a living wage at a variety of apparel factories. February 18, 2009 – MuchTalks: Climate Change MuchTalks: Climate Change explores what is arguably today’s most pressing environmental concern. VJ Hannah Simone and members of Sum 41 investigate the causes and impact of global warming, and highlight outstanding Canadian youth striving to make a difference. The documentary-style program also provides action steps and information for MuchMusic viewers who want to get involved and combat climate change. February 24, 2009 – By Their Own Hand "By Their Own Hand" examines the interrelation of creativity, depression and suicide. The program looks at a variety of music videos that address the subject of suicide, and interviews therapists, artists and critics to understand the connection between music, art, mood disorders and suicide. March 4, 2009 - Much Talks: Too Hot or Not Where do we draw the line when it comes to sexuality in music videos? When does an image change from sexy to sexist? MuchMusic examines this question with a live audience, panelists including video director Little X, and commentary from such sexy video stalwarts as Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and Madonna. March 11, 2009 – Much Talks Body Image Join MuchMusic for an in-depth look at body image and today's teens. From plastic surgery and eating disorders to media images and self-esteem, MuchMusic looks at society's obsession with body image. March 18, 2009 – Hip Hop Consciousness Hip hop artists discuss their efforts to effect positive change in their community, and comment on the materialism prevalent in mainstream hip hop. Controversial artists like Eminem and Dead Prez contribute to the debate. March 25, 2009 - MuchTalks Climate Change MuchTalks: Climate Change explores what is arguably today’s most pressing environmental concern. VJ Hannah Simone and members of Sum 41 investigate the causes and impact of global warming, and highlight outstanding Canadian youth striving to make a difference. The documentary-style program also provides action steps and information for MuchMusic viewers who want to get involved and combat climate change. April 1, 2009– MuchTalks: Violence A lively debate about the culture of violence. Topics include: violence in music, video games, movies, and other forms of media. April 8, 2009- MuchTalks: Too Hot or Not Where do we draw the line when it comes to sexuality in music videos? When does an image change from sexy to sexist? MuchMusic examines this question with a live audience, panelists including video director Little X, and commentary from such sexy video stalwarts as Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and Madonna. April 15, 2009– Rock Stars for Sale It used to be that musicians lost credibility if they allied themselves with a commercial product. Now, with the line between art and commerce becoming increasingly blurry (witness Gap's recent ad campaign), the NewMusic investigates what this all means to music, the music industry, and music consumers. April 22, 2009- Queer and Now A special episode of The NewMusic investigates what it means to be gay in today's music industry. April 29, 2009- MuchTalks: The Bully Factor A round-table discussion with an audience that examines why bullying happens in schools and what students, parents and teachers can do about it. Includes accounts from Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child and Jo O'Meara of S Club 7, both former victims of bullying. May 6, 2009 – MuchTalks: Teen Sex MuchMusic provides an indepth look at teen sex. A live studio audience and a panel of teens and experts - including renowned sex educator Sue Johanson - explore the issues: the commercialization of sexuality, STDs, abstinence, and more. May 6, 2009 - The NewMusic: Female Imaging Now Female musicians seem to be relying on sexuality more than ever to promote themselves. What influence is this having on their young female fans? May 13, 2009 - Womaging Explores the issue of body image, combining feedback from an expert in the field of body image with discussion by influential female artists including former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and TLC. May 20, 2009 - Inside your Threads Examines the working conditions of “sweatshop” employees in Mexico and Bangladesh and provides an updated perspective on this controversial issue for Canadian youth via music. Viewers follow three Canadian recording artists, Sam Roberts, Hawksley Workman, and Jully Black, as they encounter Mexican and Bangladeshi youth struggling to earn a living wage at a variety of apparel factories. May 27, 2009 - MuchTalks: Body Image Join MuchMusic for an in-depth look at body image and today's teens. From plastic surgery and eating disorders to media images and self-esteem, MuchMusic looks at society's obsession with body image. |
