Nights for Wednesday 13 May 2015
7:10 Fair or Unfair Trade
The ethics of 'fair and organic trade' sourced from Southern Africa, Australasia and Latin America to Western consumers, and whether or not the 'indigenous and independent' producers for this market are benefitting financially. With Prof. Warwick Murray from the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences of Victoria University.
7:30 Spectrum
People, places and events in New Zealand.
8:10 Windows on the World
International public radio documentaries - visit the Windows on the World web page to find links to these documentaries.
8:40 Estonia
Editor-in-chief of online magazine Estonian World, Silver Tambur reports from the Baltic region of Northern Europe, the Republic of Estonia, pop. 1,315,819 (est. 2014). Dealing with Russian propaganda; the Eurovision Song contest is a serious competition; and how Estonia is hoping to attract more foreign talent to settle in the country.
9:06 The Wednesday Drama: 'The Ravens' by Alana Valentine
Struggling to escape the world of prostitution, Kira has recently received a large sum of compensation money. Unsure what to do with it, and under pressure from an old friend, Kira meets Nina, a social worker in training, and an unlikely friendship develops (BBC)
10:00 Late Edition
A review of the news from Morning Report, Nine to Noon, Afternoons and Checkpoint. Also hear the latest news from around the Pacific on Radio New Zealand International's Dateline Pacific.
11:06 Night Lights Classic Jazz
Live at Cafe Bohemia: Hardbop in the Heart of Greenwich Village (F, WFIU)