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6:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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The best way to deal with back and neck pain...is to prevent it from happening in the first place. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who has lots of tips on preventing back pain at home and at work.
Guest: Josh Zumstein, chiropractor, founder of The Back and Safety Wellness Consultants, and author of "Secrets to Preventing Back and Neck Pain: 60 Ways to Protect Your Spine" http://www.backsafetyandwellness.com/About/



7:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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The first of three presidential debates is Wednesday night in Denver with the two candidates discussing domestic policy. Joy Cardin's guests weigh in on jobs and the economy, the debt and health care, and welcome your thoughts on this week's Big Question: If the election were held today, which candidate would get your vote?
Guests:

- Brad Bannon, President, Bannon Communications Research. Columns: http://wpr.org/r/?871

- Lenny McAllister, conservative commentator, former talk radio host, and author, "Spoken Thoughts of an Amalgamated Advocate in Today's America." www.lennymcallister.com.



8:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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Joy Cardin welcomes Joe and Terry Graedon, hosts of the People's Pharmacy. They'll offer helpful advice on healthful foods and home remedies, along with tips on controlling your blood sugar.
Guest: Joe and Terry Graedon, co-hosts of People's Pharmacy, heard on WPR on Saturdays 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Their books include "The People's Pharmacy Quick & Handy Home Remedies"



9:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn

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Kathleen Dunn is joined by a biographer to discuss the life of John Quincy Adams who served America as minister to six countries, a fearless secretary of state, a fighting senator and congressman -and sixth president of the United States.
Guest: Harlow Giles Unger, journalist, broadcaster, educator, and historian. His many books include, "Lion of Liberty: Patrick Henry and the Call to a New Nation," "The Last Founding Father James Monroe and a Nation's Call to Greatness," and most recently, "John Quincy Adams."



10:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn

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This year, the Milwaukee Film Festival festival pays special tribute to Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney. This hour, Gibney talks about his new film Mea Maxima Culpa, which looks at the Catholic Church's cover-up of child sexual abuse.
GUEST:
Alex Gibney - Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and director of Taxi to the Dark Side. His new film is Mea Maxima Culpa.

LISTENERS: You can see Mea Maxima Culpa Friday night at 7 at the Oriental Theatre in Milwaukee. Thursday night, Alex's film Taxi to the Dark Side shows at 6:45pm at the Oriental, and Alex will be at a Q&A afterwards. For all of Alex's Milwaukee Film Fest appearances, click here: http://bit.ly/QVYQzd



11:00 AM

Larry Meiller

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Fall is a busy time for Wisconsin's wildlife. Larry Meiller finds out what we should watch for, and how we can support animals and birds in this time of transition.
Guest: Scott Craven, emeritus UW Extension Wildlife Ecologist



12:30 PM

Chapter A Day


Jim Fleming reads from "A Dog Named Boo" by Lisa J. Edwards. It's the true story of how an unwanted dog turned her life around and, with her help, changed the lives of many more.


1:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


President Obama and Mitt Romney get cramming for the first presidential debate, a
debate Chris Christie promises will turn the race upside down. And balloting
begins . . . it's early voting. Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins us in Saint Louis.



2:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


Balancing the demands on the Mississippi River. Poet T.S. Elliot described it as "a strong brown god - sullen, untamed and intractable." The river anchors one of the world's largest watersheds. Shippers rely on it to carry much of the country's grain and coal.
Millions rely on it for drinking water and often the interests don't line up.



3:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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Whether you are looking for workers or work, join the discussion today for the October Job Line. Ben will start the hour discussing an update on job numbers and end with job hunting tips from a career counselor. During the hour we will take calls from listeners looking for work and offering work.
Guests: Marc Levine is Senior Fellow and Founding Director of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development.
Mary Spencer is Director of the Career Placement Office at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.



4:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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Just what question would you like answered in tonight's presidential debate? The new debate format will cover fewer topics, but allow much more time for the candidates to give responses...and Ben's guest says the difference is significant enough to actually sway undecided voters.
Guest: Jeffrey Jarman, associate director of the Elliott School of Communication at Wichita State University, director of the university's debate team



5:00 PM

Q with Jian Ghomeshi


On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Why go to college? Silicon Valley now has various programs inviting young high schoolers to skip the post-secondary step. English singer and songwriter Beth Orton performs from her new album, Sugaring Season. Plus, Torquil Campbell's Rant or Rave column.


6:00 PM

On Point


Hana (HAH-na) Rosin says men are on their way down, and women are rising.
Stephanie Coontz says its not that simple.



7:00 PM

SPECIAL: WNYC Presidential Debate Preview


The "Mostly Swing States Radio Network" returns as WNYC brings you a special call-in Presidential Debate preview. Hosted by WNYC's Brian Lehrer (LEHR-ur).


8:00 PM

SPECIAL: 2012 Presidential Debate from NPR

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Jim Lehrer moderates a special live broadcast from NPR of the first Presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney. The debate's theme will revolve around issues of domestic policy.


10:00 PM

Kathleen Dunn

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This year, the Milwaukee Film Festival festival pays special tribute to Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney. This hour, Gibney talks about his new film Mea Maxima Culpa, which looks at the Catholic Church's cover-up of child sexual abuse.
GUEST:
Alex Gibney - Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and director of Taxi to the Dark Side. His new film is Mea Maxima Culpa.

LISTENERS: You can see Mea Maxima Culpa Friday night at 7 at the Oriental Theatre in Milwaukee. Thursday night, Alex's film Taxi to the Dark Side shows at 6:45pm at the Oriental, and Alex will be at a Q&A afterwards.



11:00 PM

Chapter A Day


Jim Fleming reads from "A Dog Named Boo" by Lisa J. Edwards. It's the true story of how an unwanted dog turned her life around and, with her help, changed the lives of many more.


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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