HOTSHEET FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2009
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THE GREAT CANADIAN SONGQUEST
Calling all songwriters, aspiring songwriters…and just about anyone
who can record themselves humming a tune…The Great Canadian SongQuest
is looking for YOUR songs!
While the official SongQuest songwriters are busy penning their
lyrics, CBC Radio 2 is giving YOU the opportunity to create and upload
your own musical masterpieces.
Write about any of the 13 chosen SongQuest locations…OR pick that
special spot in Canada that inspires you. Your song could end up
being discussed on air by songwriting experts – also known as CBC
Radio 2 hosts Bob Mackowycz and Rich Terfry.
Visit cbc.ca/radio2 and click on SongQuest to find out how you can
make your own submission… and share the quest with the rest!
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1. THE CURRENT:
As the United Nations World Summit on Food Security wraps up today
[Wednesday November 18] in Rome…The Current revisits an idea that some
say could alleviate malnutrition in developing countries. It’s called
golden rice - a genetically engineered grain that contains
carotenoids, which the human body converts into pro-Vitamin A.
Supporters say this fortified food could provide a cheap AND effective
way of preventing major health problems in some of the world’s poorest
nations. But critics believe golden rice is not actually very
effective and will just take funding away from REAL solutions. On
today’s program, host Anna Maria Tremonti talks to experts on BOTH
sides of the debate over this humanitarian tool.
A look at the hopes - and fears - behind golden rice in the fight
against global hunger…on The Current with host Anna Maria Tremonti,
today at 8:30 a.m. (9:00 NT) on CBC Radio One.
2. Q:
Today on Q… TV star Cory Monteith is in Studio Q to talk about his
role on the hit comedy, Glee. The Calgary-born, Victoria-raised actor/
singer plays jock-turned-performer Finn Hudson in the popular series…
that follows a group of high school outcasts who find redemption in
their school's glee club performances. On today’s show, he joins host
Jian Ghomeshi to discuss his long road to success…and how his Canadian
roots have influenced his career.
A feature interview with Glee actor Cory Monteith on Q…today at 10:00
a.m. (10:30 NT) on CBC Radio One.
3. THE STORY FROM HERE:
This week on The Story From Here…the 2008 Clint Eastwood movie The
Changeling told the tale of a California mother’s quest for justice
after the abduction and grisly murder of her son. But many people may
not know that the real-life story actually had its roots in
Saskatchewan. The psychopathic serial killer behind the crime was
Gordon Northcott – a Canadian who shamelessly used his teenage nephew
from Saskatoon as an accomplice. Sanford Clark was eventually saved
by friends and family, and went on to live a long and productive life
back in Canada. On today’s program, host Sheila Coles explores a
shocking and sympathetic new book about Clark’s experiences…as told by
his son Jerry.
A look at The Road Out of Hell - the biography of Sanford Clark on The
Story From Here…with host Sheila Coles, today at 1:00 p.m. (1:30 NT)
on CBC Radio One.
4. WRITERS & COMPANY:
On today’s episode of Writers & Company… host Eleanor Wachtel sits
down with filmmaker Werner Herzog for an intimate conversation about
his life and career as a celebrated master of cinema. Herzog is best
known for his range of films…from the German New Wave of the late
1960s to Fitzcarraldo and Grizzly Man. He’ll be on the program to
talk about his works, including his latest movie Bad Lieutenant: Port
of Call New Orleans, which features Nicholas Cage. He’ll also discuss
how growing up in post-war Germany helped to shape his approach to
filmmaking…and he’ll reveal the REAL inspiration behind his cinematic
career.
Critically acclaimed director Werner Herzog…on Writers & Company, with
host Eleanor Wachtel, today at 2:00 p.m. (2:30 NT) on CBC Radio One.
5. IDEAS:
Tonight, IDEAS continues its celebration of the 150th anniversary of
the publication of Charles Darwin’s transformational and contentious
book, On the Origin of Species. In this installment of The Evolution
of Charles Darwin, contributor Seth Feldman looks at the British
naturalist’s rising star in science. A young Darwin not only believed
in evolution… but also knew how it worked better than anyone else.
Yet this family man, country squire and talented scientist kept his
thoughts secret for more than twenty years. As this evening’s program
reveals…the evidence piled up until the pressure was so great that
Darwin was compelled to publish his research.
It’s the second episode of Seth Feldman’s four-part tribute to Charles
Darwin on IDEAS with host Paul Kennedy… tonight at 9:00 p.m. (9:30 NT)
on CBC Radio One.
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6. CANADA LIVE:
Since first capturing North America’s attention during the 1980s,
country and rock singer/songwriter Steve Earle has braved a musical
roller coaster ride. He's hit rock bottom and bounced back again…and
he often talks candidly about those ups and downs during his
concerts. Tonight on Canada Live, Earle delivers a hearty set of
music at the Ottawa Bluesfest, including songs from his recent release
Townes…. an album that honours his late friend and musical mentor
Townes Van Zandt. In this special solo performance, Earle shares
stories with his adoring audience in between his own songs and those
of Van Zandt’s.
The legendary Steve Earle in a spectacular concert on Canada Live,
tonight at 7:00 p.m. (7:30 NT) on CBC Radio 2.