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IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012
6:00 AM Joy Cardin Saturday is International Migratory Bird Day, which is also the unofficial "opening day" for Wisconsin birdwatchers. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses which species are being spotted across the state, how you can become a better birder, and welcomes your reports of rare bird sightings. Guest: Mark Korducki (kor-DUCK-ee), Coordinator, Wisconsin Society for Ornithology's Rare Bird Alerts. http://wsobirds.org/
7:00 AM Joy Cardin As Mother's Day approaches, the mother-daughter relationship is not always smooth sailing. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest explains how conflict can arise...and how to deal with it. Elizabeth Bernstein (BURN-steen), reporter at the Wall Street Journal, where she writes the "Bonds: On Relationships" column. Her article: http://wpr.org/r/?728
8:00 AM Joy Cardin The recall stage is set, while gay marriage gets a boost from the President but a setback in North Carolina. After eight, those are two of the hot topics on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Guests: Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University Chris Lato, former communications director, Republican Party of Wisconsin and GOP campaign consultant.
9:00 AM Veronica Rueckert After nine, Veronica Rueckert talks with economist Juliet Schor who argues for more leisure time, less consumption, and moving towards a small-scale economy. Guest: Juliet Schor is an economist, a professor of sociology at Boston University and a former Guggenheim fellow. Her most recent book is "True Wealth: How and Why Millions of Americans are Creating a Time-Rich, Ecologically Light, Small-Scale, High-Satisfaction Economy."
10:00 AM Veronica Rueckert After ten, on the Veronica Rueckert show, we celebrate Mother's Day by reminding our listeners to "Listen to Your Mother!" Guest: Ann Imig is the National Director of "Listen to your Mother," a national series of readings in honor of mothers and Mother's Day. She calls herself a "stay-at-home-humorist," Babble.com named her the funniest 2011 Top 50 Twitter Mom and she also serves on the Board of Directors for "Violence Unsilenced," a website dedicated to survivors of abuse.
11:00 AM Larry Meiller It's Larry Meiller's tenth year broadcasting from Bayfield in Bloom. Tune in at eleven for great advice on successful gardening, particularly in the northern part of our state. Guests: - Jason Fischbach ("FISH-bahk"), UW-Extension agriculture agent, Washburn, WI - Don Kissinger, Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Art Ode ("OH-dee"), horticulture consultant, and semi-retired from Botanical Garden and Arboretum management.
12:30 PM Chapter A Day Michele Good reads from "Patti LuPone: a memoir." The Broadway legend and multiple award winner has been a huge success on stage. In this memoir she takes the reader backstage personally and professionally to explore her life.
1:00 PM Talk of the Nation Science Friday Should the American president have a basic understanding of science? After one, join Ira Flatow on Talk Of The Nation Science Friday, for a look at why some say its a must, and how a presidential science debate can help. Plus, bias at the ballot box. . .can a candidate's race unknowingly influence your vote?
2:00 PM Talk of the Nation Science Friday Can a new documentary series help shrink America's growing weight problem? After two, on Science Friday, Ira Flatow looks at the "The Weight of the Nation," a new four-part documentary on HBO. Plus, medical detective-work, tracking a stomach virus, hiding secrets inside of other information, and a band that plays junk.
3:00 PM At Issue with Ben Merens After three, in celebration of moms everywhere, At Issue brings you the annual Mother's Day open-line to share your favorite memories of mom.
4:00 PM At Issue with Ben Merens A look at the news that's been in the week that was today after four on Your Views on the News with At Issue host Ben Merens. Guest: Joe Heim, professor of political science, UW-La Crosse
5:00 PM Q with Jian Ghomeshi After five, on Q with Jian Ghomeshi, musical guest Alan Doyle of the band Great Big Sea performs from his new solo album, Boy on Bridge. Sheldon Cohen on his new book, This Sweater Is For You! about the story's enduring appeal, and his beloved film. Q's Media Panel. Elvira Kurt's Cultural Hall of Shame, and more.
6:00 PM On Point After six, On Point: The Week in the News. President Obama backs gay marriage. Big elections shake Europe. A double-agent and Al Qaeda. The On Point weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.
7:00 PM On Point After seven, On Point: Nobel laureate Toni Morrison. A conversation about race, war, redemption... and her new book, "Home".
8:00 PM As It Happens After eight, it's news and interviews from around the world on As It Happens.
9:00 PM Joy Cardin The recall stage is set, while gay marriage gets a boost from the President but a setback in North Carolina. After nine, those are two of the hot topics on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Guests: Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University Chris Lato, former communications director, Republican Party of Wisconsin and GOP campaign consultant.
10:00 PM Veronica Rueckert After ten, on the Veronica Rueckert show, we celebrate Mother's Day by reminding our listeners to "Listen to Your Mother!" Guest: Ann Imig is the National Director of "Listen to your Mother," a national series of readings in honor of mothers and Mother's Day. She calls herself a "stay-at-home-humorist," Babble.com named her the funniest 2011 Top 50 Twitter Mom and she also serves on the Board of Directors for "Violence Unsilenced," a website dedicated to survivors of abuse.
11:00 PM Chapter A Day Michele Good reads from "Patti LuPone: a memoir." The Broadway legend and multiple award winner has been a huge success on stage. In this memoir she takes the reader backstage personally and professionally to explore her life.
11:30 PM BBC World Service Hear World news and features overnight seven days a week from the British Broadcasting Corporation.
IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012

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