The following programs air at 4 am ET on MuchMusic on the dates indicated:

September 3, 2008 – 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.

September 10, 2008 – 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.

September 17, 2008 – 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.

September 24, 2008 – 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.

October 1, 2008 - 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.

October 8, 2008 – 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.

October 15, 2008 – Rocked: Sum 41 in the Congo

This documentary follows Sum 41 and War Child Canada to the war torn eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the band members have an unexpected and life-altering close encounter with war.  Produced by War Child.

October 22, 2008 – 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.

October 29, 2008 - 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.

November 5, 2008 – 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.

November 12, 2008 – 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.

November 19, 2008 - 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.

November 26, 2008 – MuchTalks: Violence

A lively debate about the culture of violence.  Topics include: violence in music, video games, movies, and other forms of media.

December 3, 2008 - 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.

December 10, 2008 – 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.

December 17, 2008 - Queer and Now

A special episode of The NewMusic investigates what it means to be gay in today's music industry.

December 24, 2008 - 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.

December 31, 2008 – 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.

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