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6:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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When we go online...our polite social norms often go out the window. Joy Cardin's guest is looking for an answer to the question: why are we so rude online?

Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Last week, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned of a "cyber-Pearl Harbor" and proposed new measures to protect the U.S. from cyber attacks. Joy Cardin's guest explains the current cyber threats and the new cyber security legislation.

Guest: Elizabeth Bernstein (BURN-steen), columnist at the Wall Street Journal, where she writes the "Bonds: On Relationships" column. Her article: http://wpr.org/r/?886

Wake-Up Call Guest: Fred Cate, Distinguished Professor and C. Ben Dutton Professor of Law at Indiana University and Director of the Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research



7:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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Join Joy Cardin and WPR reporters for a look at a Vice Presidential visit, the race for the State Assembly, and the kick-off of a new series on Wisconsin voters.
Guests:

7:06 -- Maureen McCollum, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter in La Crosse

7:15-ish - Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter



7:30 AM

Joy Cardin

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The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin's guest discusses the need for election observers to monitor the November 6 vote. She also explains how you can help be an election watchdog at Wisconsin polling places.
Guest: Andrea Kaminski, Executive Director, League of Women Voters in Wisconsin. http://wpr.org/r/?887



8:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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Why does the biological trait of skin color have so much social meaning? Joy Cardin's guest explores this topic and explains the biological and social history of skin color.

Guest:

Nina Jablonski, author of "Living Color: The Biological and Social Meaning of Skin Color." She's a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University. She's also the author of "Skin: A Natural History."



9:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn

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Kathleen Dunn and her guest recap the nation's top political news.
Guest: Julian Zelizer, Professor of History and Public Affairs, Princeton University.



10:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn

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As U.S. towns and states continue to cope with the loss of middle class factory jobs, many towns overseas are experiencing a reversal of that trend. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests get specific about where jobs are moving, and talk about the meaning of the term "middle class" in a shifting global economy.
GUESTS:
Thomas Mucha - GlobalPost Editor

Patrick Winn - GlobalPost Senior Correspondent for Southeast Asia
READ: Check out GlobalPost's "America: The Gutted" blog: http://bit.ly/PnLuOk



11:00 AM

Larry Meiller

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Larry Meiller finds out how to avoid injury as we rake those autumn leaves. Plus, how to successfully move your exercise indoors.
Guests:

- Jill Thein-Nissenbaum ("TINE-NISS-en-bom"), Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at UW-Madison, Staff physical therapist, UW Athletics, Badger Sportsmedicine

- Bill Boissonnault ("BOYZ-an-alt"), associate professor, UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Senior physical therapist, Spine Center Physical Therapy Clinic, UW Hospital and Clinics



12:30 PM

Chapter A Day


Jim Fleming reads from The Baseball Codes: Beanballs, Sign Stealing and Bench-Clearing Brawls by Jason Turbow with Michael Duca. Baseball's unwritten rules as clearly understood by those who play the game are revealed in fascinating examples from the sport's history.


1:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


Hear in-depth discussion of the biggest news that matters to you from Talk of the Nation.


2:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


For many older drivers, the car represents independence. Joseph Coughlin of
MIT's AgeLab says their children are often reluctant to intervene, even when
they might need to. What happens when it's time to take away the keys? Plus,
the thief the CIA left out in the cold.



3:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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There's been a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve this election season. But just what is the Federal Reserve, and what is its mission? In this hour of Econ 101, Ben Merens and his guest explore the Fed, and answer your questions about the economy.
Guest: Kevin Quinn is Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College.



4:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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Ben Merens talks to Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein about her campaign and the key issues for her party.
Jill Stein, Green Party Presidential Candidate http://www.jillstein.org/



4:30 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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Ben Merens continues a series of candidate forums, with Jerry White, presidential candidate for the Socialist Equality Party.
Guest: Jerry White, Socialist Equality Party presidential candidate http://www.socialequality.com



5:00 PM

Q with Jian Ghomeshi


On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Award-winning and M. Butterfly playwright David Henry Hwang on the controversy over the lack of roles for Asian-American actors. Performance and conversation with Brooklyn-based indie kings, Grizzly Bear. Their new album is called Shields. Plus, we hear from Q's sports panel.


6:00 PM

On Point


Touching down in key battleground states to read the election homestretch lay of the land.


7:00 PM

On Point


A young girl in Pakistan, hero to many Malala, shot by the Taliban. Looking at what women face in Pakistan and in Afghanistan as the US prepares to go.


8:00 PM

As It Happens


Hear news and interviews from around the world on As It Happens.


9:00 PM

Joy Cardin

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Why does the biological trait of skin color have so much social meaning? Joy Cardin's guest explores this topic and explains the biological and social history of skin color.

Guest:

Nina Jablonski, author of "Living Color: The Biological and Social Meaning of Skin Color." She's a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University. She's also the author of "Skin: A Natural History."



10:00 PM

Kathleen Dunn

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As U.S. towns and states continue to cope with the loss of middle class factory jobs, many towns overseas are experiencing a reversal of that trend. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests get specific about where jobs are moving, and talk about the meaning of the term "middle class" in a shifting global economy.
GUESTS:
Thomas Mucha - GlobalPost Editor

Patrick Winn - GlobalPost Senior Correspondent for Southeast Asia
READ: Check out GlobalPost's "America: The Gutted" blog: http://bit.ly/PnLuOk



11:00 PM

Chapter A Day


Jim Fleming reads from The Baseball Codes: Beanballs, Sign Stealing and Bench-Clearing Brawls by Jason Turbow with Michael Duca. Baseball's unwritten rules as clearly understood by those who play the game are revealed in fascinating examples from the sport's history.


11:30 PM

BBC World Service


Hear World news and features overnight seven days a week from the British Broadcasting Corporation.

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