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6:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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Joy Cardin rounds up a variety of reactions to last week's shootings in Colorado, including experts on psychology, crime, and gun issues.
Guests (more to follow):

6:07 Neil Kaye, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Jefferson Medical College; he specializes in forensic psychiatry
6:20 Philip Chard, psychotherapist and Columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He's the author of "Nature's Ways: Experiencing the Sacred in the Natural World"
6:35 Stan Stojkovic, (STOY-kuh-vitch), Dean of the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, and Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, UW-Milwaukee.
6:41 Nik Clark, Chairman and President of Wisconsin Carry, Inc
6:50 Geraldo VilaCruz (VILLA-CRUISE), Associate Dean of Counseling at Madison Area Technical College



7:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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It's the State Capitol Report! Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest happenings in state government, including a disappointing June jobs report, the extreme drought conditions, Democrats taking back control of the Senate, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.



7:30 AM

Joy Cardin

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The State Capitol Report continues with host Joy Cardin and Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen. He discusses proposed new training rules for concealed carry applicants and this week's public hearings on the matter, why the Justice Department is appealing a recent court ruling on voter ID, and reacts to the mass shooting in Colorado.
Guest: J.B. Van Hollen, Wisconsin's Attorney General.



8:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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Tobacco consumption makes up the single largest preventable cause of death. This hour, Joy Cardin's guest explores the powerful influence of the tobacco industry and makes the case for abolishing the manufacture and sales of cigarettes altogether.


9:00 AM

John Munson in for Kathleen Dunn

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This hour John Munson hosts our weekly political wrap-up show.
Guest: Bob Lowry, Professor and Political Science Program Head, School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, The University of Texas at Dallas.



10:00 AM

John Munson in for Kathleen Dunn

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How long was your longest trek? Two years ago, husband and wife Mike Link and Kate Crowley traveled 1,555 miles--on foot--around the world's largest lake, Lake Superior. They chronicled their journey in the recent memoir GOING FULL CIRCLE, and this hour Mike and Kate join guest host John Munson to talk about what they learned on the journey.
GUESTS
Mike Link - writer, naturalist and adventurer
Kate Crowley - writer, naturalist and adventurer



11:00 AM

Larry Meiller

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Even when you're careful, scams and bad commercial interactions can happen. Larry Meiller learns how to protect ourselves, and our children, from identity theft and other scams.
Guests:

- Sandy Chalmers, Administrator, Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

- Michelle Reinen ("RYE-nen"), Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection



12:30 PM

Chapter A Day


Cynthia Woodland reads from a memoir by Dr. Yvonne Thornton. "Something to Prove: A Daughter's Journey to Fulfill a Father's Legacy" follows her rise to the top of the medical profession.


1:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


When news breaks, you want to hear the story and the issues. Talk of the Nation provides you with intelligent discussion, the latest news and analysis, and a chance to share your experiences.


2:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


As Olympic fever builds ahead of the London games, we want to know, who's your
hometown Olympian? And Tuesday, it's your chance to talk with Elton John about
his book, "Love is the Cure," and the global fight against HIV and AIDS. Neal
Conan returns with all that and more in the week ahead on Talk of the Nation.



3:00 PM

Rob Ferrett in for Ben Merens

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Only one-third of Americans can name all three branches of government. In this hour, Rob Ferrett and his guest discuss the civics gap in our country, and what can be done to turn students into engaged citizens.
Guest: Scott Warren, executive director, Generation Citizen. http://www.generationcitizen.org/



4:00 PM

Rob Ferrett in for Ben Merens

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Can tragedies like last Friday's shooting in Colorado be prevented? Rob Ferrett's guest says preventing these events can be difficult, if not impossible...but it shouldn't stop us from trying. He says we should set aside our own difficulties to help individuals who are suffering not because we are scared, but simply because it is the right thing to do.
Guest: Jack Levin, Brudnick Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Northeastern University in Boston. He's the author of many books, including "Serial Killers and Sadistic Murderers: Up Close and Personal." www.jacklevinonviolence.com



5:00 PM

Q with Jian Ghomeshi


On Q with Jian Ghomeshi, a look at a new TV talk show in India, hosted by a Bollywood star, which tackles taboo social topics. 17-year-old Calgary-born classical pianist Jan Lisiecki. Plus, a conversation with an organizer of a protest against rape jokes on Facebook.


6:00 PM

On Point


Is there really a remedy for the recent rash of banking scandals? Former New York governor, attorney general, and Wall Street prosecutor, Eliot Spitzer, shares his solution to clean up banking.


7:00 PM

On Point


New job statistics may be down, but Mary Kay beauty product numbers are up. Way up. A disturbing look behind the record sales at Mary Kay Cosmetics.


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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Tobacco consumption makes up the single largest preventable cause of death. This hour, Joy Cardin's guest explores the powerful influence of the tobacco industry and makes the case for abolishing the manufacture and sales of cigarettes altogether.


10:00 PM

John Munson in for Kathleen Dunn

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How long was your longest trek? Two years ago, husband and wife Mike Link and Kate Crowley traveled 1,555 miles--on foot--around the world's largest lake, Lake Superior. They chronicled their journey in the new memoir GOING FULL CIRCLE, and this hour Mike and Kate join guest host John Munson to talk about what they learned on the journey.
GUESTS
Mike Link - writer, naturalist and adventurer
Kate Crowley - writer, naturalist and adventurer



11:00 PM

Chapter A Day


Cynthia Woodland reads from a memoir by Dr. Yvonne Thornton. "Something to Prove: A Daughter's Journey to Fulfill a Father's Legacy" follows her rise to the top of the medical profession.


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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