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6:00 AM

Joy Cardin  - 02/11A

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A new survey shows that Americans are feeling less stressed today than two years ago, but are still above healthy levels, especially for young adults. Joy Cardin's guest psychologist discusses the report's findings about why people are anxious and what we can do to relax. Survey: http://wpr.org/r/?1017
Then, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy's guest doctor says the state's mental health care system is facing serious challenges, and applauds Gov. Scott Walker for the increased funding in the upcoming budget.
Guests:

- Frank Farley, Psychologist at Temple University and Former President of the American Psychological Association.

- Dr. Ron Pupp, Director of Counseling for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Community Services.



7:00 AM

Joy Cardin  - 02/11B

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Joy Cardin and WPR's state government reporter examine the top state headlines on the State Capitol Reporter. From this weekend's listening session on mining to a look at state sales and income tax, there's a lot to discuss this half-hour.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter



7:30 AM

Joy Cardin  - 02/11X

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Area lawmakers held a listening session on the Mining Law Bill Saturday. This half-hour on the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks with one of those lawmakers about her takeaways from the session, as well as her outlook as the mining bills advance to the Joint Finance Committee.
Guest: Janet Bewley, Democratic state representative from Wisconsin's 74th Assembly District (Ashland)



8:00 AM

Joy Cardin  - 02/11C

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Dog ownership is on the rise in the United States, and pet dogs are increasingly becoming members of our families instead of mere pets. Joy Cardin's guest explores the relationship between humans and canines and discusses the history, science, and philosophy of dogs.

Guest: John Homans, author of "What's a Dog For? The Surprising History, Science, Philosophy, and Politics of Man's Best Friend." He's the executive editor of New York Magazine and previously worked at Esquire, Details, Harper's, and the New York Observer.

What's a Dog For? The Surprising History, Science, P...

9:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn  - 02/11D

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Susan Page of USA Today joins Kathleen Dunn to recap the week's top political news.
GUEST: Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief, USA Today.



10:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn  - 02/11E

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Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California, joins Kathleen Dunn to share his ideas on how peer relationships and technology can transform democracy.
Gavin Newsom, current Lieutenant Governor of California and former Mayor of San Francisco. Author, "Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government."

Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital an...

11:00 AM

Larry Meiller  - 02/11F

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Valentine's Day is coming up! Larry Meiller learns how to make a variety of homemade candy creations for your sweetheart, and the best equipment, ingredients, and techniques to use.
Guest: Elizabeth LaBau ("la-BOH"), author, "The Sweet Book of Candymaking"

The Sweet Book of Candymaking

11:45 AM

Larry Meiller  - 02/11G

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In the middle of a Wisconsin winter, sometimes we want to hunker down. But other times, we want to conquer cabin fever! Larry Meiller hears about mid-winter getaways in the Upper Midwest. Plus, some romantic getaways for Valentine's Day.
Guest: Mary Bergin, travel author, columnist, "Roads Traveled"



12:30 PM

Chapter A Day


Jim Fleming reads from "Midnight Catch" by Norman Gilliland. In the autumn of 1929 a young man stumbles across the aftermath of murder.


1:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


Coming up this week on Talk of the Nation as the sequester looms, former Pentagon
official Michele Flournoy joins us to break down the defense budget, and
on Wednesday, presidential speechwriters, Paul Glastris and Peter Robinson, join
Political Junkie Ken Rudin to review the State of the Union address.



2:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


Natural gas and oil are booming, and in some small towns like Williston,
North Dakota, that means unemployment is low. Extremely low. The ups and downs
of America's new boomtowns. Plus, the filmmakers behind the Oscar-nominated
documentary, The Invisible War.



3:00 PM

At Issue  - 02/11K

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Why are good habits so difficult to form? And for that matter, why are bad habits so difficult to break? John Munson and his guest discuss the science of making and breaking habits, and how to build long-lasting, positive practices in our lives.
Guest: Jeremy Dean, psychologist and founder of the website PsyBlog (http://www.spring.org.uk/), where he analyzes psychological studies that are relevant to everyday life. His new book is "Making Habits, Breaking Habits: Why We Do Things, Why We Don't, and How to Make Any Change Stick."

Making Habits, Breaking Habits: Why We Do Things, Wh...

4:00 PM

At Issue  - 02/11L

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Citing his age and and declining health, Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation today, making him the first pope to step down from the position in 600 years. John Munson and his guest discuss the surprise announcement, Benedict's life and legacy, and where the Catholic Church goes from here.
Guest: Michele Dillon, professor of sociology at the University of New Hampshire. She's written extensively about Catholicism, and her forthcoming book is "American Catholics in Transition."

American Catholics in Transition

5:00 PM

Q with Jian Ghomeshi


On Q, Terry O'Reilly guest hosts! First, it's a look at Gambia's newly-instituted four-day work week, as well as the history and conventions of work week length. Then, marine biolgist Edith Widder on her discovery and videotaping of a giant squid, the subject of a new Discovery Channel documentary.


6:00 PM

On Point


The Obama administration's argument on drone warfare. Even against Americans. On Point pushes deeper on drones, killing, and the law.


7:00 PM

On Point


A giant new survey lays out what's really going on in American relationships, American love.


8:00 PM

As It Happens


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


9:00 PM

Joy Cardin  - 02/11C

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Dog ownership is on the rise in the United States, and pet dogs are increasingly becoming members of our families instead of mere pets. Joy Cardin's guest explores the relationship between humans and canines and discusses the history, science, and philosophy of dogs.

Guest: John Homans, author of "What's a Dog For? The Surprising History, Science, Philosophy, and Politics of Man's Best Friend." He's the executive editor of New York Magazine and previously worked at Esquire, Details, Harper's, and the New York Observer.



10:00 PM

Kathleen Dunn  - 02/11E

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Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California, joins Kathleen Dunn to share his ideas on how peer relationships and technology can transform democracy.
Gavin Newsom, current Lieutenant Governor of California and former Mayor of San Francisco. Author, "Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government."



11:00 PM

Chapter A Day


Jim Fleming reads from "Midnight Catch" by Norman Gilliland. In the autumn of 1929 a young man stumbles across the aftermath of murder.


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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