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IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
6:00 AM Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin With the weather turning cooler, many people are catching colds-or are they suffering from allergies? Or could it turn into a sinus infection? Joy Cardin speaks with a doctor about how to know when a cold is more than a cold, how to know when you're suffering from allergies, and how to take care of yourself when you get sick. Guest: Dr. Todd Mahr, pediatric allergist at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. He's also the Chair of the Leadership Board for the American Lung Association in Wisconsin.
7:00 AM Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin Last week, Republicans gathered in Tampa and rallied at their national convention; this week, it's the Democrats' turn in Charlotte. Rob Ferrett's guest previews the speeches and tells us what we can expect in the days ahead. Guest: David Cohen (CO-win), Professor of Political Science, University of Akron; Fellow, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.
8:00 AM Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin Median home prices have risen for five straight months, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association, and July's sales were up more than 17 percent from the same month last year. In a special edition of On Your Money, Rob Ferrett's guests discuss whether the housing industry has finally turned the corner, and have advice on buying, selling or renovating your home. Guests: - Kevin King, Executive Vice President, Realtors Association of South Central Wisconsin. - Bonnie Dixon, Manager of Stark Homes, Sun Prairie Branch; serves on the Board of Directors, Realtors Association of South Central Wisconsin.
9:00 AM Kathleen Dunn Kathleen Dunn hosts a special edition of All Things Political. She'll speak with individuals from the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Guests: 10:00- Dave DeWitt, Raleigh Bureau Chief, North Carolina Public Radio. 10:30 - Gwen Moore, Democratic U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's Fourth Congressional District. 10:45 - Melissa Harris-Perry, host of MSNBC's "Melissa Harris-Perry." Professor of political science at Tulane University, where she is founding director of the Anna Julia Cooper Project on Gender, Race, and Politics in the South.
10:00 AM Kathleen Dunn Several stakeholders in the Great Lakes energy industry are funding a new research project to gauge Lake Michigan's ability to generate wind power. The WindSentinel research platform, located in the middle of the lake, is now sending data to researchers on shore. This hour, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel energy reporter Thomas Content describes the players and the project. Guest: Thomas Content - Energy and Clean Tech writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
11:00 AM Larry Meiller Larry Meiller finds out about the upcoming Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival. We'll learn about which breeds of sheep produce the best wool for use on fiber arts, why wool is such a versatile material, and more! Guests: - Ray Antoniewicz ("an-ton-AY-vich"), sheep farmer and owner of A to Z Farm in Oregon, WI - Suellen Tomson-Link, Kinkoona Farm in Brodhead, WI
11:45 AM Larry Meiller Meiller talks with the host of Wisconsin Public Television's "Sewing with Nancy" about the upcoming WPT Quilt Expo, and the thirtieth anniversary of the show. Guest: Nancy Zieman ("ZEE-man"), host, "Sewing with Nancy"
12:30 PM Chapter A Day Jim Fleming reads from "Home for Sale" by Leo Litwak (Lit-walk). A young orphan makes his way in 1950s Detroit during a real estate boom and bust.
1:00 PM Talk of the Nation Egypt's new president took a series of bold steps in recent weeks. He defied the countrys military rulers, bombed Islamist militants in the Sanai, chose China as his first overseas trip in office, and now comes out in full support of the rebels in Syria. All while promising major changes at home. The New Egypt.
2:00 PM Talk of the Nation As the school year gets started, a debate is revived: is football safe for kids? Kim Deane coaches young players and says the culture of the game is part of the problem. Now some are suggesting that a ban is the only solution. Safety and high school football.
3:00 PM At Issue with Ben Merens Each year, Americans throw away 40% of their food supply, which amounts to about $165 billion annually. That's according to Ben's guest, who says it's time for businesses, governments and consumers to take steps that would maximize the efficiency of our food system. Guest: Dana Gunders, project scientist with the food and agriculture program at the Natural Resources Defense Council. You can read the report at http://www.nrdc.org/food/wasted-food.asp
4:00 PM At Issue with Ben Merens After last week's Republican National Convention, the Democrats take their turn this week. Ben Merens and his guest discuss what's to come at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Guest: Sean Savage, professor of political science at St. Mary's College
5:00 PM Q with Jian Ghomeshi On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: With a new school year launching today, we'll have a Q debate over same-sex schooling. Experts Dr. Mary Ladky and Dr. Lise Eliot will make the pro- and con- arguments. Veteran actor Victor Garber on his career, which includes Broadway, movies (Titantic, Ben Affleck's forthcoming Argo), and TV roles from Alias to Damages and Glee. Then, writer/critic J. Robert Lennon on why it's important to write a good review of a bad book.
6:00 PM SPECIAL: WNYC Democratic National Convention Call-in WNYC, in partnership with The Ideas Network, brings you a special call-in preview of the Democratic National Convention. Join host Brian Lehrer (LEHR-ur) and his guests as they take your calls and discuss the most influential issues in the upcoming election.
7:00 PM SPECIAL: Democratic National Convention coverage from NPR NPR's Jennifer Ludden hosts special coverage of the Democratic National Convention. Join us for live speeches, political analysis, and comments from reporters inside the convention hall.
10:00 PM Kathleen Dunn Several stakeholders in the Great Lakes energy industry are funding a new research project to gauge Lake Michigan's ability to generate wind power. The WindSentinel research platform, located in the middle of the lake, is now sending data to researchers on shore. This hour, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel energy reporter Thomas Content describes the players and the project. Guest: Thomas Content - Energy and Clean Tech writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
11:00 PM Chapter A Day Jim Fleming reads from "Home for Sale" by Leo Litwak (Lit-walk). A young orphan makes his way in 1950s Detroit during a real estate boom and bust.
11:30 PM BBC World Service Hear World news and features overnight seven days a week from the British Broadcasting Corporation.
IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

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