Sunday Morning

Dec 07 2024 51 ep. 18 mins 2.1k

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Do Gen-Z think books are a waste of time?

Dec 07 2024 18 mins

For a recent article in The Atlantic, assistant editor, Rose Horowitch spoke to over thirty professors at several colleges throughout the US and uncovered an alarming phenomenon: many students are arriving at college unprepared to read entire books. Is it that reading just isn't that important anymore?

How nodding off could help us be more creative

Dec 07 2024 30 mins

Dreams have long been a source of creativity for artists, but researchers are looking to take that to a new level with a technique called 'targeted dream incubation'.

What now for the US health insurance industry?

Dec 07 2024 6 mins

With the US still reeling from the shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson and speculation that the words written on the bullets suggest a motive connected to the health insurance industry.

Ian Rankin: My relationship with Rebus

Dec 07 2024 41 mins

Ian Rankin joins us for a chat about his writing, his city, and his long-term relationship with his iconic creation, Rebus.

Sarah McMullen reviews Beatles 64 and Wicked

Dec 07 2024 14 mins

Some on-screen musical treats reviewed this week by journalist and media commentator, Sarah McMullen.

Mediawatch for Sunday 8th December

Dec 07 2024 35 mins

Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s was cheered on by many media - including some of ours. But it's also highlighted their own dependency on big tech. Meanwhile one TV broadcaster that went all-in on TikTok has found a huge new audience. But what are the risks?

Missiles in the Octopus’ Garden

Dec 07 2024 17 mins

Ever since The Beatles' hit, we've known of octopuses' ability to customise their habitat, but a new Netflix documentary series has some incredible footage of an octopus actually firing stones at a nearby fish.

The Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen

Dec 07 2024 7 mins

Our quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back for another Sunday Morning quiz.

US Update with Simon Marks

Dec 07 2024 16 mins

Feature Story News' chief correspondent Simon Marks discusses the latest on the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Why we knock on wood: the psychology of superstition

Nov 30 2024 17 mins

Chances are most of us adhere to at least one superstitions behaviour - perhaps it's a lucky number, avoiding black cats, or never opening an umbrella indoors.