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Tuesday
5/21/2013
3:00 PM
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The Age of Trauma
Every generation has a diagnosis that defines them, and for this generation, it's post-traumatic stress disorder. That's according to Gene Purcell's guest, who says that drugs have been used to treat those past afflictions...but the treatment for PTSD and trauma is far more complex than a pill.
Guest: Charles Barber, director, The Connection Institute for Innovative Practice. He's also a lecturer in psychiatry at Yale Medical School, and the author of "Comfortably Numb: How Psychiatry is Medicating a Nation." His recent piece, "We Live in the Age of Trauma," is at http://wpr.org/r/?1120
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Tuesday
5/21/2013
4:00 PM
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Oklahoma Tornados
Yesterday afternoon a tornado tore a 20-mile path through Newcastle, Moore and parts of southern Oklahoma City in Oklahoma. Join Gene Purcell and his guests as they discuss the science behind tornadoes, and talk about a new report detailing the cost of climate related disasters.
Guests:
-Dr. Harold Brooks is a research meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Severe Storms Lab, based in Norman, Oklahoma.
-Laurie Johnson is a Chief Economist for the Climate and Clean Air Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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Monday
5/20/2013
3:00 PM
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May ECON 101
On Friday, an estimate of future economic activity rose more than analysts had expected, as did a measure of consumer confidence. But why are gas prices so high? And what about the reported increase in applications for unemployment benefits? Join Gene Purcell and guest Kevin Quinn for At Issue ECON 101 - to discuss our economy and take your questions.
Guest: Kevin Quinn is Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College.
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Monday
5/20/2013
4:00 PM
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IRS Scandal Set Precedent for Government Workers...
The IRS targeting of conservative groups for extra scrutiny raises a number of questions about the government's handling of sensitive topics. Join Gene Purcell and his guest as they discuss whether the inquiry will discourage federal workers from making tough decisions.
Guest: Donald Kettl, Dean of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland and a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
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Friday
5/17/2013
3:00 PM
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A Year Without Internet
After growing up with it, Gene Purcell's guest decided to spend a year away from the Internet. He expected a life-changing experience that would reconnect him with the "real world"...but what he discovered during his year away was anything but that.
Guest: Paul Miller, a senior editor at The Verge. His piece, "I'm Still Here: Back Online After a Year without the Internet," is at http://wpr.org/r/?1119
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Friday
5/17/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
The White House releases Benghazi emails and President Obama insisted he knew nothing about the internal investigation into the IRS' practice of singling out conservative groups for special scrutiny. And in Wisconsin, Governor Walker revises the UW budget and calls for a tuition freeze. What news story is on your mind this week? This hour - Your Views on the News.
Guest: Steven Schier (SHEAR) is Dorothy H. and Edward C. Congdon (CONG- don) Professor of Political Science at Carleton College.
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Thursday
5/16/2013
3:00 PM
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Change Thinking About Charities & Non-profits
According to our guest, too many nonprofits are rewarded for how little they spend, not for what they get done. Join Gene Purcell and his guest as they discuss why we need to start rewarding charities for their big goals and big accomplishments, even if that comes with big expenses. www.danpallotta.com
Guest: Dan Pallotta is the author of "Charity Case: How the Nonprofit Community Can Stand Up for Itself and Really Change the World". His company, Pallotta TeamWorks, invented the multi-day charitable event industry with the AIDS Rides and Breast Cancer 3-Days.
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Thursday
5/16/2013
4:00 PM
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Sexual Assaults in the Military
This afternoon President Obama will meet with top defense leaders to discuss the military's escalating sexual assault crisis. Last week the military announced complaints involving military personnel jumped 37 percent, to 26,000 in 2012. Join Gene Purcell and his guest as they discuss what needs to be done to stop sexual assault in the military.
Guest: Nancy Parrish is president of advocacy group Protect Our Defenders, a human rights organization.
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Wednesday
5/15/2013
3:00 PM
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Merging of Humans and Computers
"The only way to avoid being outmoded by computers is to merge with them. It's just a matter of time." So wrote Mark McClelland in his computer sci-fi novel "Upload." Join John Munson and his guest as they find out how humans and computers might merge at some point in the future. www.uploadthenovel.com
Guest: Mark McClelland is the author of "Upload." He studied Computer Science and Creative Writing at the University of Michigan's Residential College.
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Wednesday
5/15/2013
4:00 PM
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Report on Frac Sand Mining in Wisconsin
The true economic impact of frac sand mining on rural Wisconsin communities may fall short of industry claims promising sustained prosperity and economic opportunity, says a report released today. Join John Munson and his guests as they discuss the costs and benefits for communities affected by frac sand mining. At the end of the hour, John will get an update about the wildfire forcing evacuations in Douglas and Bayfield Counties.
Guests
-Rich Kremer is the Eau Claire Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.
-Thomas Power is Professor Emeritus in the Economics Department at the University of Montana.
-Mike Simonson is the Superior Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Tuesday
5/14/2013
3:00 PM
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Shakespeare in Solitary
Teaching the works of William Shakespeare in a supermax solitary confinement facility seems far-fetched. But John Munson's guest attempted to do just that, and joins John to talk about her experiences introducing the playwright to prisoners.
Guest: Laura Bates, associate professor of English at Indiana State University, author of "Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard"
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Tuesday
5/14/2013
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Reforming the Electronic Communication Privacy A...
Last week the ACLU reported some federal agencies--including the FBI and the criminal investigative arm of the IRS-are reading Americans' emails without a warrant. Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss why it's time to reform the Electronic Communication Privacy Act of 1986.
Guest: Alan Butler is the Appellate Advocacy Counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC).
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Monday
5/13/2013
3:00 PM
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Teenagers, Social Media and Terrorism
Last week a Massachusetts high school student was arrested after posting a video online that reportedly mentioned the White House and the Boston Marathon bombing. He could face up to 20 years in prison. Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss teenagers, terrorism and the role social media plays. http://wpr.org/r/?1117
Guest: Rob D'Ovidio (de-VIDEO), assistant professor of criminal justice at Drexel University, where he directs the research program in computer crime and digital forensics.
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Monday
5/13/2013
4:00 PM
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Gay Marriage in Minnesota
The Minnesota Senate is expected to approve a bill today that would make Minnesota the 12th state to allow same-sex couples to marry. Join John Munson and his guests as they discuss this historic legislation and find out where Wisconsin stands on legalizing gay marriage.
Guests:
-Eileen Scallen is a professor of law at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, MN.
-Shawn Johnson is the State Government Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Friday
5/10/2013
3:00 PM
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A Superior Place: Bayfield
It's the smallest city in the state by population . . . but one of our most popular visitor destinations. John Munson and his guest share stories from the unique Wisconsin community of Bayfield.
Guest: Dennis McCann, freelance writer and former travel writer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His new book is "This Superior Place: Stories of Bayfield and the Apostle Islands."
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Friday
5/10/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
The White House says Syria's future can't include Assad and Secretary of State John Kerry says he'll answer questions about Benghazi. In Ohio three female kidnapping victims are free. And in Wisconsin, Governor Walker says the budget surplus is "good news." What news story touched you the most this week, and why? It's Your Views on the News this hour.
Guest: Lilly Goren, Professor of Politics at Carroll University.
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Thursday
5/9/2013
3:00 PM
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The Great Gatsby
"The Great Gatsby" hits theaters tomorrow, and in preparation, John Munson and his guest discuss the legacy and lasting influence of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel.
Guest: Karen Ramsay Johnson, associate professor of English, American studies and women's studies at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
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Thursday
5/9/2013
4:00 PM
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How Tax Dollars Are Funding Low-Wage Work
Many private sector companies are supported by tax dollars through government contracting. But what are these companies paying their workers? Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss these low-wage positions and how our low-wage economy is being funded by American taxpayers. http://wpr.org/r/?1114
Guest: Amy Traub is a senior policy analyst at Demos, a public policy organization. She is co-author of the report "Underwriting Bad Jobs: How Our Tax Dollars Are Funding Low-Wage Work and Fueling Inequality."
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Wednesday
5/8/2013
3:00 PM
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First-Time Job Seekers
College graduation season is upon us and first-time job seekers will soon be entering the job market. Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss strategies to land that first big job right out of school. www.knockemdead.com
Guest: Martin Yate is the author of Knock 'Em Dead - Job Search Strategies for First-Time Job Seekers: How to Manage Your Career, Find the Right Job, and Excel in the Workplace and numerous other books.
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Wednesday
5/8/2013
4:00 PM
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Ohio Kidnappings
Yesterday the news that three female kidnapping victims had been held against their will for roughly a decade each has shocked Cleveland and the nation. Join John Munson and his guests for an update on the story and a discussion about kidnappings.
Guests:
-Brian Bull is a reporter and producer at Ideastream
-Peter Krouse is a reporter with The Plain Dealer in Cleveland
-Todd Clear is Dean of the School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers University
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Tuesday
5/7/2013
3:00 PM
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Ghost Burglar
Bernard C. Welch was called the most prolific burglar of modern times. John Munson and his guests discuss the "Ghost Burglar" case, which captured the attention of a nation.
Guests:
- Jack Burch, photojournalist. He spent 30 years as the owner and operator of Burch Communications, a Minneapolis-St. Paul video production company.
- James King, author and retired police detective who worked the Ghost Burglar case for more than five years
They are the co-authors of "Ghost Burglar: The True Story of Bernard Welch: Master Thief, Ruthless Con Man, and Cold-Blooded Killer"
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Tuesday
5/7/2013
4:00 PM
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Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant Shutdown
Today at noon the Kewaunee Power Station shut down and began a decommissioning process that will last until 2050. Join John Munson and his guests as they discuss why it's closing, how the clean-up process will begin and what this means for the workers in Kewaunee and the residents who used power from the plant.
Guests:
-Chuck Quirmbach is a Milwaukee-based reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.
-Patty Murray is the Green Bay Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.
-Michael Kraft, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Public and Environmental Affairs, UW-Green Bay.
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Monday
5/6/2013
3:00 PM
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Eco Expo and Saving Energy
The first annual Eco Expo is happening this weekend in Green Bay. Join John Munson and his guests as they discuss how to make affordable, small changes every day to save money by conserving energy. www.ecoexpowi.com
Guests: Samantha Zastrow is the show manager for the Eco Expo in Green Bay.
Mike Moore is the manager of the Naturewise program for Wisconsin Public Service.
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Monday
5/6/2013
4:00 PM
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CWD Spread in Wisconsin
John Munson and his guest discuss the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease among Wisconsin's deer population, and why CWD research is on the decline in the state and nationwide.
Guest: Pat Durkin, freelance Outdoors Columnist for Wisconsin newspapers. His piece, "CWD's Spreading and Herd, Hunters Deserve Better" is at http://wpr.org/r/?1102
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Friday
5/3/2013
3:00 PM
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Insults and Why They Hurt
When someone insults you, it hurts. Why? Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss the history of insults, the role they play in social relationships, and the science behind them.
Guest: William Irvine is the author of "A Slap in the Face: Why Insults Hurt-And Why They Shouldn't". He is a professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
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Friday
5/3/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Obama hints at possible military action in Syria. Authorities have three more Boston Marathon bombing suspects in custody. And in Wisconsin, Republicans have introduced a tuition tax credit bill. What news story is on your mind this week? This hour - Your Views on the News.
Guest: Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science at UW-Stevens Point
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Thursday
5/2/2013
3:00 PM
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May Job Line
Whether you are looking for workers, or for work, join the discussion for the May Job Line. John Munson begins the hour with an update on job numbers. The show continues with calls from those looking for work or offering work. We'll end the hour talking with a career counselor.
Guests:
- Ernie Goss, MacAllister Chair and Professor of Economics, Creighton University
- Laura Kestner-Ricketts, Director, Career Services Center at Marquette University
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Thursday
5/2/2013
4:00 PM
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The State of Preschool
State funding for pre-K decreased by over half a billion dollars in 2011-2012, the largest one-year drop ever, according to a new report. John Munson and his guest discuss the state of preschool in the United States.
Guest: W. Steven Barnett, Director, National Institute for Early Education Research. The report, "The State of Preschool 2012" is at http://wpr.org/r/?1101
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Wednesday
5/1/2013
3:00 PM
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Summer Movie Preview
Iron Man 3 opens in theaters this Friday, kicking off the summer movie season. Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss some of the biggest blockbuster movies to hit theaters this summer, and a prediction for two sleeper hits.
Guest: Mike Mayo, film critic and a contributor to The Washington Post and The Roanoke Times. He's the author of "Jimmy the Stick" and his upcoming book on film is "The Horror Show Guide: The Ultimate Frightfest of Movies."
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Wednesday
5/1/2013
4:00 PM
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WPR Reporter Round-up
Join John Munson and four WPR reporters as they discuss news from around the state. The hour will begin with information on the plans in Adams County to put a floating solar power plant on Lake Petenwell, and then turn to a discussion about funding for locks and dams and Asian carp on the Mississippi River. The hour wraps up with an update on a frac sand mine in Trempealeau County that has been out of DNR compliance for more than a year and the crazy "spring" weather in northern Wisconsin.
Guests: Glen Moberg is the Wausau Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio. Maureen McCollum is the La Crosse Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio. Rich Kremer is the Eau Claire Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio. Mike Simonson is the Superior Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Tuesday
4/30/2013
3:00 PM
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Stop Talking about TV?
Some say we now live in a golden age of television. With hundreds of channels and a program for every interest, there's always plenty to talk about regarding television. But is all of this a good thing? John Munson's guest says we're spending way too much time discussing television...and maybe we should switch the subject.
Guest: John Jurgensen, entertainment reporter, Wall Street Journal. His work appears in the Arena section of the paper, and his piece, "Can We Please Stop Talking About TV?" is at: http://wpr.org/r/?1096
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Tuesday
4/30/2013
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A Nation of Renters?
Since the financial crisis, there's much made out of the declining home ownership rate in the United States. But according to John Munson's guest, some people just aren't going to be able to get mortgages...and that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Guest: Christopher Matthews, business and economics reporter at TIME. His piece, "A Nation of Renters: Should We Be Worried That Fewer Americans Own Homes?" is linked to from WPR.org and the At Issue Facebook page: http://wpr.org/r/?1100
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Monday
4/29/2013
3:00 PM
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A Time to Build
John Munson and his guest discuss a new series that looks at Milwaukee's strengths, weaknesses and prospects for growth in today's rapidly evolving economy.
Guest: Rick Romell, reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His 4-part series, "A Time to Build," is at http://wpr.org/r/?1095
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Monday
4/29/2013
4:00 PM
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Syria Red Line Crossed: What Next?
Now that chemical weapons have supposedly been used in Syria, what happens next? John Munson and his guest discuss the current situation in Syria, and how the Obama administration should react to their "red line" being crossed.
Guest: Wayne White, scholar at the Middle East Institute, and the former Deputy Director of the State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research's Office of Analysis for the Near East and South Asia
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Friday
4/26/2013
3:00 PM
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My Beloved Brontosaurus
Is everything we learned about dinosaurs as children wrong? John Munson and his guest clear up some common misconceptions about dinosaurs, explore the latest discoveries in paleontology, and talk about why these ancient creatures continue to fascinate us to this day.
Guest: Brian Switek (SWEE-tech), freelance science writer and online columnist for National Geographic. He's the author of, "My Beloved Brontosaurus: On the Road with Old Bones, New Science, and Our Favorite Dinosaurs"
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Friday
4/26/2013
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Your Views on the News
Twitter is hacked causing the stock market to plummet. The surviving suspect is charged in the Boston bombing. The UW System has a huge surplus. Airport travel delays occur as furloughs for air traffic controllers kick in. What news story is on your mind this week? This hour of At Issue, it's Your Views on the News.
Guest: Joe Heim is a professor of political science at UW-La Crosse.
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Thursday
4/25/2013
3:00 PM
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Gerald Celente on Spring Trends
John Munson talks with economic forecaster Gerald Celente about the trends we can expect this spring, and beyond. www.trendsresearch.com
Guest: Gerald Celente is publisher of the Trends Journal and founder and director of the Trends Research Institute.
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Thursday
4/25/2013
4:00 PM
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Hunger Strike at Guantanamo Bay
Ninety-three prisoners are now participating in a hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay, and some are being force-fed through nasal tubes. Meanwhile, conditions at the prison are deteriorating, leading to a request for additional funding to rebuild structures. This hour, John Munson and his guest discuss the situation at Gitmo.
Guest: Vijay Padmanabhan, assistant professor of Law at Vanderbilt University. He served as the State Department's chief counsel on Guantanamo and Iraq detainee litigation and advised the department on law of war, human rights and public diplomacy questions.
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Wednesday
4/24/2013
3:00 PM
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International Adoption System
Unnecessary hurdles and bureaucracy have contributed to the steep decline in international adoptions. That's according to John Munson's guest, who produced a new documentary that looks at the children and parents navigating the international adoption system, and the roadblocks they face.
Guest: Craig Juntunen, president and founder of Both Ends Burning. He's the executive producer of the new documentary, "Stuck," which is showing tonight in Madison and tomorrow in Milwaukee. More information at www.stuckdocumentary.com
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Wednesday
4/24/2013
4:00 PM
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Why Manufacturing Still Matters
Manufacturing is still critical to the economy United States. That's according to John Munson's guest this hour, who says it's time to start realizing the positive spillovers that manufacturing creates.
Guest: Clyde Prestowitz, founder and president of the Economic Strategy Institute. His piece, "Manufacturing Still Matters" is at: http://wpr.org/r/?1091
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Tuesday
4/23/2013
3:00 PM
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Monopoly, Money and You!
Monopoly can be a fun way to pass the time...but did you know that it can also teach you about things like risk assessment, negation, and diversification? John Munson and his guest discuss the financial lessons that can be learned from Monopoly, and how to turn those colorful bills into cold, hard cash.
Guest: Philip Orbanes, author of "Monopoly, Money, and You: How to Profit from the Game's Secrets of Success." He's also the chief judge at the U.S. and World Monopoly Championships.
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Tuesday
4/23/2013
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Online Sales Tax?
Tax-free shopping online could soon be a thing of the past, if a bill currently making its way through the Senate is passed. John Munson gets two perspectives this hour on a proposed Internet sales tax.
Guests:
- David Callahan, co-founder of Demos, editor of the "PolicyShop" blog. His op-ed, "Let Main Street Compete with Internet Giants" is at: http://wpr.org/r/?1090
- Steve DelBianco, Executive Director, NetChoice. www.netchoice.org
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Monday
4/22/2013
3:00 PM
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Wisconsin's Environmental Reputation
Figures like John Muir, Aldo Leopold and Gaylord Nelson helped Wisconsin develop a proud environmental reputation that's lasted for decades. But according to John Munson's guest, legislative setbacks in recent years have shaken the state's green traditions to their very core. This hour, a look at Wisconsin's past and current environmental reputation.
Guest: Mike Ivey, reporter for The Capitol Times. His article, "Has Wisconsin's Proud Pro-Environment Tradition Faded?" is at: http://wpr.org/r/?1087
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Monday
4/22/2013
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Terror Law, Trials and Rights
Now that a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings is in custody, what happens next? John Munson and his guest discuss what goes into a terrorism trial, the legal process involved, the rights given to a suspect, and how it's portrayed in the media.
Guest: Dean Alexander, associate professor and director, Homeland Security Research Program at Western Illinois University.
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Friday
4/19/2013
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Las Vegas in Popular Culture
Bright Light City, Sin City, Lost Wages...with all these nicknames, it's hard to argue that Las Vegas doesn't hold a unique place in the American landscape. Gene Purcell and his guest look at how Vegas has been depicted in popular culture over the years, and how that portrayal has contributed to the city's powerful allure.
Guest: Larry Gragg, Professor and Chair in the departments of history and political science at Missouri University of Science and Technology. His new book is, "Bright Light City: Las Vegas in Popular Culture."
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4/19/2013
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Your Views on the News
Bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday, resulting in three dead and over 183 treated for injuries in local hospitals. A gun-control overhaul suffers defeat in the Senate. And in Wisconsin, the Assembly passes a bill to penalize food stamp traffickers. What news story is on your mind this week? This hour - Your Views on the News.
Guest: Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point. He is author of Bureaucracy and Policy Process: Keeping the Promises.
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Thursday
4/18/2013
3:00 PM
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The Changing Face of Retirement
Does the concept of retirement still exist in a traditional sense? Should we even still use the word "retire"? Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss how the concept of retirement is changing in our society. www.kerryhannon.com
Guest: Kerry Hannon is a career transition, retirement and personal finance expert. Her latest book is "Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy...And Pays the Bills".
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Thursday
4/18/2013
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Wisconsin Weather and Climate Change
Snow in northern Wisconsin. Rain and flooding in southern parts of the state. And further south, tornados have been spotted in Oklahoma. What's up with the weather? John Munson and his guest discuss what's behind this week's weather events, and how climate change might be a factor.
Guest: George Stone, Instructor of Natural Science at the Milwaukee Area Technical College. He is the co-founder and chair of the Green Energy Summit in Milwaukee.
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Wednesday
4/17/2013
3:00 PM
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Police to the Public: Take Action Against Shoote...
In the wake of Sandy Hook and other mass shootings across America, many are wondering how they should respond if they find themselves in an active shooter situation. John Munson's guest this hour is a police chief who says we must fight back. She'll explain why the old advice to remain passive is not enough, and how taking action could save lives.
Guest: Sue Riseling, Chief of Police, UW-Madison Police Department
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Wednesday
4/17/2013
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Immigration Reform Bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers have unveiled immigration reform legislation that could provide a pathway to citizenship for the country's eleven-million illegal immigrants. John Munson and his guest discuss what's in the immigration bill, and where the debate goes from here.
Guest: Tony Payan, a scholar in Immigration and Border Studies at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy in Houston.
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Tuesday
4/16/2013
3:00 PM
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Science Education Changes
Changes to how science is taught in your school could be on the way. John Munson and his guest discuss new science education guidelines, which recommend, among other things, that climate change be taught as early as middle school.
Guest: David Evans, Executive Director, National Science Teachers Association
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Tuesday
4/16/2013
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Dealing with National Tragedy
Yesterday's explosions at the Boston Marathon took the lives of three individuals, injured many more, and deeply shook a nation. John Munson's guest psychologist talks about how we process national tragedies, and how a nation collectively responds when the unthinkable happens.
Guest: Frank Farley, Psychologist at Temple University and Former President of the American Psychological Association.
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Monday
4/15/2013
3:00 PM
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April ECON 101
Is the U.S. economy slowing down again? The March unemployment report was down, along with U.S. manufacturing, retail spending and consumer confidence. Join John Munson and guest Kevin Quinn for At Issue ECON 101 - to discuss our economy and take your questions.
Guest: Kevin Quinn is Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College.
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Monday
4/15/2013
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Bomb North Korea?
Is it time to take pre-emptive action against North Korea? According to John Munson's guest, the United States should launch on airstrike on a grounded North Korean missile before it is launched, and do it soon. Doing so, he says, will save lives and preserve the uneasy peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Guest: Jeremi Suri, Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs, History, and Public Affairs at the University of Texas-Austin, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and the Strauss Center for International Security and Law. His op-ed, "Bomb North Korea, Before It's Too Late," is at: http://wpr.org/r/?1085
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Friday
4/12/2013
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Overturn Citizens United?
Our democracy is in serious trouble unless we can successfully amend the U.S. Constitution to declare that money is not speech and corporations are not people. That's according to Dean Kallenbach's guest, who says it's time for citizens to make their voices heard on the issue.
Guest: Bob Edgar, President and CEO of Common Cause.
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Friday
4/12/2013
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Your Views on the News
Obama sends Congress a $3.8 trillion spending plan. A North Korean missile is in upright firing position, while Secretary of State John Kerry is set to visit Seoul today. And in Wisconsin, an estimated 400,000 fewer people get health insurance through an employer than a decade ago, according to a report released yesterday. What news story is on your mind this week? This hour - Your Views on the News.
Guest: Mort Sipress is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science at UW-Eau Claire.
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Thursday
4/11/2013
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Governor Walker to China
Governor Scott Walker leaves tomorrow for a trade mission to China. He plans to expand Wisconsin's relationship with the world's second-largest economy. Join Dean Kallenbach and his guest as they discuss our state's business relationship with China.
Guest: Dan Paulson is CEO of the Madison-based InVision Business Development.
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Thursday
4/11/2013
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Global Air Pollution
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development now warms that urban air pollution is set to become the top environmental cause of mortality worldwide by 2050, ahead of dirty water and lack of sanitation. Dean Kallenbach and his guest discuss why global air pollution remains a persistent problem...and what we can do about it.
Guest: Tracey Holloway, associate professor of environmental studies at the Nelson Institute Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment at UW-Madison
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Wednesday
4/10/2013
3:00 PM
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How To Fix the Great Lakes
They provide life and livelihood for millions of us, but issues like climate change, over-extraction, invasive species, and wetland loss continue to pose a threat to the survival of the Great Lakes. John Munson's guest says it's time to designate the Lakes and their tributary waters as a lived commons to be protected by all who live around them.
Guest: Maude Barlow, National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians and chair of Food and Water Watch's board. Her report, "Our Great Lakes Commons: A People's Plan to Protect the Great Lakes Forever," is at http://wpr.org/r/?1081
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Wednesday
4/10/2013
4:00 PM
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Human Rights in Latin America
John Munson and his guest discuss human rights and transitional justice in Latin America, as well as the prospects for democratic transition in the region.
Guest: Diego Garcia-Sayan, Weissberg Chair in International Studies at Beloit College. He's served as a Justice and the President of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, and he's also the former Minister of Justice and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru.
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Tuesday
4/9/2013
3:00 PM
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Gulp: Adventures On the Alimentary Canal
Why is crunchy food so appealing? How much can you eat before your stomach bursts? Find out as John Munson and his guest science writer take a trip down the alimentary canal this hour.
Guest: Mary Roach, author of, "Gulp: Adventures On the Alimentary Canal"
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Tuesday
4/9/2013
4:00 PM
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Change the WISDOT Budget?
Wisconsin plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars over the next two years expanding the state's highway system. That's according to John Munson's guest, who says these expansions ignore new demographic information that show a fundamental shift in driving habits...and the expansions are out of step with today's transportation needs.
Guest: Steve Hiniker, executive director, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin. The group's series, "10 Reasons the WISDOT Budget Needs to Change," is at http://wpr.org/r/?1083
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Tuesday
4/9/2013
4:30 PM
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State of the Tribes
Lawmakers and Wisconsin's tribes came together today at the Capitol for the ninth annual State of the Tribes address. John Munson and his guest discuss the speech, and the areas of contention that still remain between the two groups.
Guest: Paul DeMain, producer for IndianCountryTV.com, and a former Indian Affairs Policy Advisor under Governor Anthony Earl from 1982-1986.
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Monday
4/8/2013
3:00 PM
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Constitutional Myths
Today, people defend their beliefs with the words and intent of the Constitution. But what do the words in that document really mean? Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss how to make sense of our Founding Fathers legacy. www.rayraphael.com
Guest: Ray Raphael is a Senior Research Fellow with Humboldt State University in Northern California. He is the author of numerous books, including Constitutional Myths: What We Get Wrong and How to Get It Right.
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Monday
4/8/2013
4:00 PM
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The Life of Margaret Thatcher
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died today at the age of 87. John Munson and his guest discuss the life, legacy, and politics of Britain's "Iron Lady."
Guest: Neal Jesse, professor of political science at Bowling Green State University
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Friday
4/5/2013
3:00 PM
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Roger Ebert Dies
One of America's most popular and influential film critics died yesterday at the age of 70. Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss the life and legacy of Roger Ebert.
Guest: Mike Mayo, film critic and a contributor to The Washington Post and The Roanoke Times. He's the author of "Jimmy the Stick" and his upcoming book on film is "The Horror Show Guide: The Ultimate Frightfest of Movies."
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Friday
4/5/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
North Korea warns their military is cleared to wage a nuclear attack, while South Korean workers are blocked from joint factories. Obama reveals a new brain mapping project. And in Wisconsin, Roggensack is re-elected to Wisconsin Supreme Court and Tony Evers keeps his State Superintendent seat. What news story is on your mind this week? This hour - Your Views on the News.
Guest: Dick Haven is an Emeritus Professor of Communication at UW-Whitewater.
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Thursday
4/4/2013
3:00 PM
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Who Was Dracula? Literature's Most Famous Vampir...
Vampires have been pervasive in pop culture for decades, and Dracula was the character who started it all. But where did he come from? Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss Bram Stoker's bloody creation - Dracula! www.jimsteinmeyer.com
Guest: Jim Steinmeyer is the author of Who Was Dracula? Bram Stoker's Trail of Blood. He is a historian of stage magic and a leading designer of magic illusion.
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Thursday
4/4/2013
4:00 PM
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International Food Aid
A possible change to the way the United States distributes international food aid has split humanitarian organizations on the issue. John Munson talks to a reporter who's been following the story. Then, he speaks with an advocate for reform, who says the aid system is plagued with inefficiencies, and may also hurt some of the people it tries to help.
Guests:
- Dan Charles, food and agriculture correspondent at NPR
- Blake Selzer, Senior Policy Advocate, CARE, a humanitarian organization fighting global poverty
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Thursday
4/4/2013
4:30 PM
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Challenges to College Admissions
Students across the country begin receiving their college acceptance and rejection letters this month. But what exactly does it take to get into the college of your choice these days? John Munson and his guest look at the challenges facing college admissions, and a look at why the admission rate at Ivy League schools keeps decreasing.
Guest: Scott Jaschik, editor at Inside Higher Ed.http://www.insidehighered.com
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Wednesday
4/3/2013
3:00 PM
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April 2013 Job Line
Whether you are looking for workers, or for work, join the discussion for the April Job Line. John Munson begins the hour with an update on job numbers. The show continues with calls from those looking for work or offering work. We'll end the hour talking with a career counselor about how to ace your next job interview.
Guests: Ernie Goss is the MacAllister Chair and Professor of Economics at Creighton University.
Mary Spencer is Director of the Career Placement Office at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
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Wednesday
4/3/2013
4:00 PM
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US Infrastructure
Recently, the U.S. earned a D+ on the latest American Society of Civil Engineers Report Card for America's Infrastructure. And President Obama is calling for public-private partnerships to strengthen infrastructure development. John Munson and his guest discuss what needs improvement in the country, and where the resources to fund them might come from.
Guest: Dan McNichol, journalist, author, and highway historian. His books include "The Roads that Built America" and "The Big Dig."
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Tuesday
4/2/2013
3:00 PM
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Same-Sex Parenting
According to John Munson's guest, we've had a contentious, two-decade-long national debate about same sex marriage, but have allowed same-sex couples to quietly begin legally adopting and co-parenting with hardly any national discussion at all. Why the difference? John and his guest discuss how same-sex parenting flew under the radar, and what legal rights currently exist today.
Guest: Alison Gash, assistant professor of political science at the University of Oregon. Her article, "Under the Gaydar," is at http://wpr.org/r/?1078
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Tuesday
4/2/2013
4:00 PM
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North Korea Opens Nuclear Complex
After weeks of threats and heated rhetoric against the United States, North Korea announced today it will reopen shuttered nuclear complex, increasing international concerns that the country is set on launching a nuclear strike. John and his guest discuss the latest developments out of North Korea, and how the region is reacting.
Guest: Edward Friedman, professor emeritus, political science, UW-Madison
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Monday
4/1/2013
3:00 PM
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Women and the White House
What role do women play in the White House? Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss the relationship between gender, popular culture and the presidency, and discuss the possibility of a female U.S. president.
Guest: Lilly Goren is a professor of politics at Carroll University and the co-editor of "Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics".
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Monday
4/1/2013
4:00 PM
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More Children Diagnosed with ADHD
The number of children being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is growing, according to new federal data. John Munson and his guest the uptick in ADHD diagnoses, and the implications of the wider availability of drugs like Adderall and Ritalin.
Guest: Ruth Hughes, clinical psychologist and CEO of CHADD, Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. http://www.chadd.org/
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Friday
3/29/2013
3:00 PM
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Baseball and American Culture
Opening day is just around the corner and, for baseball fans, there's nothing quite like the prospect of a fresh, new season. John Munson and his guest discuss why baseball is so embedded in American culture, and what makes the game so great.
Guest: Johnny Moore, associate professor of history, Radford University. He teaches a class called "Baseball and American Culture."
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Friday
3/29/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
The Supreme Court takes up gay marriage and the Defense of Marriage Act, but could avoid a wide-range ruling on gay marriage. Obama says an immigration bill could pass by this summer. And in Wisconsin, Governor Walker downplays talk of running for president. What news story is on your mind this week? This hour - Your Views on the News.
Guest: David Canon, professor of political science at UW-Madison
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Thursday
3/28/2013
3:00 PM
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Cybersecurity
From our nation's banks, to our personal computers, cyberattacks seem to be more prevalent than ever...and intelligence officials now say these attacks potentially pose a greater danger to U.S. national security than Al Qaeda and other militants. John Munson and his guest look into the world of cybersecurity, and how we can protect ourselves from these attacks.
Guest: Rob D'Ovidio (de-VIDEO), assistant professor of criminal justice at Drexel University, where he directs the research program in computer crime and digital forensics
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Thursday
3/28/2013
4:00 PM
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Adults Texting and Driving
Texting and driving is often associated with teenagers and younger drivers, but according to a new survey, more adults than teenagers have admitting to doing it. And more than 98% of those adults say they know they shouldn't be doing it, but do it anyway. John Munson and his guest discuss why texting and driving remains a stubborn problem.
Guest: David Strayer, professor of psychology at the University of Utah, director of the Applied Cognition Lab, where he studies distracted driving
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Thursday
3/28/2013
4:30 PM
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Government Transparency Online
According to a new report, Wisconsin is one of five states that received an "F" for how it makes government spending information available online. John Munson and his guest discuss transparency in the state.
Guest: Bruce Speight, Director of WISPIRG, the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group. The report, "Following the Money 2013" is http://wpr.org/r/?1074
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Wednesday
3/27/2013
3:00 PM
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Red Rover
With the success of 1992's Genesis spacecraft, NASA has increasingly moved away from large, costly manned space missions, opting instead to send robots and rovers to explore the final frontier. John Munson and his guest look at the history of unmanned space missions, and what the future of space exploration might look like.
Guest: Roger Wiens (WEENS), scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the principal investigator for the ChemCam laser instrument on the Curiosity rover. His new book is "Red Rover: Inside the Story of Robotic Space Exploration, from Genesis to the Mars Rover Curiosity."
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Wednesday
3/27/2013
4:00 PM
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SCOTUS - DOMA and Affirmative Action
It's been a busy week for the Supreme Court. Oral arguments began in two cases that will determine the future of same-sex marriage in the United States. And on Monday, the court added a new affirmative action case to the docket. John Munson and his guests discuss both issues this hour.
Guests:
- Anthony Infanti, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of law, University of Pittsburg. Author of, "Everyday Law for Gays and Lesbians (and Those Who Care About Them)"
- Kevin Brown, professor of law at Indiana University, who studies race, law, and education
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Tuesday
3/26/2013
3:00 PM
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Sunni/Shia Conflict
Ten years after the start of the war in Iraq, the conflict between Sunni and Shia Muslims there is becoming increasingly violent...and that violence is beginning to spread across the region. John Munson and his guest look at the ancient Sunni-Shia rift, and how it's shaping the modern Middle East.
Guest: Caryle (CAROL) Murphy, independent journalist and correspondent at GlobalPost. She's the author of "Passion for Islam" and is contributing to GlobalPost's series, "In the Land of Cain & Abel: An Ancient Sunni/Shia Rift Sharing a Modern Middle East." http://wpr.org/r/?1069
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Tuesday
3/26/2013
4:00 PM
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Health of our Waterways
A new EPA survey released today finds that more than half of the nation's river and stream miles are in poor condition. John Munson and his guest discuss the challenges facing the nation's waterways.
Guest: Emily Stanley, Professor, Center for Limnology and Department of Zoology, UW-Madison
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Monday
3/25/2013
3:00 PM
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Pandora's Lunchbox
Processed foods account for about 70% of our nation's calories...and the strange ingredients and additives in these foods can have some serious health implications. John Munson and his guest look at what really goes into our food...and if there's anything we can do about it.
Guest: Melanie Warner, freelance business journalist who covers the food industry. She's a former New York Times business reporter, and her new book is "Pandora's Lunchbox: How Processed Food Took Over the American Meal."
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Monday
3/25/2013
4:00 PM
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Cyprus Bailout
European leaders finalized a bailout deal last night for the island nation of Cyprus...but how did things get to that point in the first place? John Munson and his guest explore what went wrong in Cyprus, what's in the bailout package, and what it means for a struggling Eurozone...and the United States.
Guest: Jacob Kirkegaard, Research Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics.
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Friday
3/22/2013
3:00 PM
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Wisconsin Games
From curling to sheepshead, from broomball to trivia marathons, there's something fun for everyone in this state...and some unique activities as well. John Munson and his guest talk about the games that make Wisconsin great.
Guest: Erika Janik, executive producer, Wisconsin Life. Her series on Wisconsin games is currently airing during Morning Edition, and can be found online at: http://wilife.tumblr.com/
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Friday
3/22/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Obama says Palestinians deserve an independent state. The Senate approves huge 2013 spending bill while Biden says he's not giving up on an assault weapons ban. And in Wisconsin, unemployment rises in all 72 counties. What news story is on your mind this week? This hour - Your Views on the News.
Guest: Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science at UW-Stevens Point
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Thursday
3/21/2013
3:00 PM
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America's New Oil
Since 2006, oil production in North Dakota has increased nearly 150-fold, to more than 660,000 barrels a day. But at what cost has this increase in U.S. fuel supply been brought? And how does fracking play a role? Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss America's new oil.
Guest: Edwin Dobb is a faculty member at the Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and has been an independent writer for the past 20 years, contributing to Harper's, The New York Times Magazine, and National Geographic, among others.
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Wednesday
3/20/2013
3:00 PM
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Recycling Plastics
Less than 10% of plastic trash is recycled, compared to almost 90% of metals, because of the complicated problem of finding and sorting the different kinds. Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss the innovative approach he has developed to recycle any kind of plastic.
Guest: Michael Biddle is the president and founder of MBA Polymers, Inc., a recycler of plastics from complex waste streams such as end-of-life durable goods (electronics, computers, appliances, automobiles, etc.).
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Wednesday
3/20/2013
4:00 PM
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Autism Rates Rising
It's now estimated that one in fifty school-age children in the United States have autism. John Munson and his guest take a deeper look at what autism is, how it affects individuals and their families, and the treatment options currently available.
Guest: Maureen Durkin, epidemiologist and Professor of Population Health Sciences and Pediatrics at UW-Madison. She's also the Principal Investigator at the Wisconsin Surveillance of Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities System, and a Waisman Center investigator at the UW
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Tuesday
3/19/2013
3:00 PM
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Reviving extinct species
Extinct species could be brought back to life, because of recent breakthroughs in genetics. John Munson's guest biologist says we need to be cautious about reintroducing those species-and not forget about the animals and plants facing extinction today.
Guest: Stan Temple, professor emeritus of Conservation, Forest and Wildlife Ecology, and Environmental Studies at UW-Madison; last week, he spoke at a National Geographic conference on deextinction
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Tuesday
3/19/2013
4:00 PM
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Iraq, ten years after the war started
Combat operations in Iraq began ten years ago today. John Munson and his guest look at today's Iraq, still facing bombing attacks and conflict between religious and ethnic groups.
Guest: Eric Davis, professor of political science and former director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Rutgers University. His books include "Memories of State: Politics, History and Collective Identity in Modern Iraq," and the forthcoming "Taking Democracy Seriously in Iraq."
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Tuesday
3/19/2013
4:30 PM
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Teaching and learning about the war in Iraq
On the ten-year anniversary of war in Iraq, John Munson's guest says kids are not learning what they need to know about the war.
Guest: Jon Zimmerman, Professor of history and education at New York University; his books include "Small Wonder: The Little Red Schoolhouse in History and Memory." His piece on teaching about the Iraq war is linked on our program notes and Facebook page.His piece on teaching about Iraq war: http://wpr.org/r/?1066
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Monday
3/18/2013
3:00 PM
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ECON 101
News articles consistently warn that the deficit is on an unsustainable path. In actuality, our deficit is down to sustainable levels. Join John Munson and guest Kevin Quinn for At Issue ECON 101 - to discuss the deficit and ask your questions about our changing economy.
Guest: Kevin Quinn is Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College.
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Monday
3/18/2013
4:00 PM
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State of the Media
Newspapers continue to lay off staff, local TV news viewership is down, and solid reporting is harder to find than ever...and this is leading to more news consumers dropping their traditional news outlets, according to a new Pew report. John Munson and his guest discuss the state of the nation's media, and how to get reporting back on track.
Guest: Lew Friedland, Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at UW-Madison, and director of the Center for Communication and Democracy.
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Friday
3/15/2013
3:00 PM
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Frac Sand Mining
With Wisconsin's new mining law, and Minnesota considering a temporary statewide ban on frac sand mining...will Wisconsin see a boom in the frac sand industry? In the first half of the show, John Munson talks to a reporter about the different approaches taken by Minnesota and Wisconsin. Then in the second half, John and his guest look at the potential health risks of frac sand mining.
Guests:
- Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter based in Eau Claire
- Crispin Pierce, associate professor of environmental public health at UW-Eau Claire.
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Friday
3/15/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Dueling federal budget proposals. The election of a new pope. And a judge's ruling that big sodas are okay in New York...for now. What news story is on your mind this week? This hour, it's Your Views on the News.
GUEST: Steven Schier (SHEAR), Professor of Political Science at Carleton College.
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Thursday
3/14/2013
3:00 PM
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How the Millennial Generation is Shaping Our Wor...
Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss how the millennial generation is shaping our world. John's guest says millennials have reinvented the American Dream and no longer aspire to the old definition of success and prosperity. www.davidburstein.com
Guest: David D. Burstein is the author of "Fast Future: How the Millennial Generation is Shaping Our World." He is a writer, filmmaker and founder and executive director of Generation18, a nonpartisan young voter engagement organization.
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Thursday
3/14/2013
4:00 PM
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Pope Francis
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio emerged on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica yesterday as Pope Francis, the new leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics. John Munson and his guest discuss who the new pope is, the significance of his Jesuit background, and how he might lead the church going forward.
Guest: Eileen Burke-Sullivan, associate professor of theology at Creighton University, who studies modern Catholicism
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Thursday
3/14/2013
4:30 PM
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Religious Affiliation Down
Many Americans are celebrating the selection of a new pope...but at the same time, a new survey shows that one in five Americans report no religious affiliation, an all-time high. John Munson and his guest discuss this reasons behind the shift, and what the election of a new pope might mean to the "nones."
Guests: Kevin Dougherty, associate professor of sociology at Baylor University
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Wednesday
3/13/2013
3:00 PM
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No More Day - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assau...
Today is the launch for No More Day, the first unifying awareness symbol for domestic violence and sexual assault. Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss bringing domestic violence and sexual assault into the national spotlight to generate more attention, more resources and more action to prevent them. www.nomore.org www.breakthecycle.org
Guest: Tonya Turner is the Director of Legal Services at Break the Cycle, an agency that provides comprehensive dating abuse prevention programs exclusively to young people.
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Wednesday
3/13/2013
4:00 PM
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Cost of Excessive Drinking in Wisconsin
Excessive alcohol use costs $6.8 billion a year in Wisconsin...and taxpayers are footing nearly half of the bill, according to a new report. John Munson and his guest look at the economic burden of binge drinking in Wisconsin, and how to change the state's alcohol culture.
Guest: Maureen Busalacchi (boo-sa-LAH-key), executive director of Health First Wisconsin. Read the report at http://www.healthfirstwi.org/
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Tuesday
3/12/2013
3:00 PM
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Allergies--Seasonal and Food
On At Issue, John Munson gets news and advice from the world of allergies. His first guest says we shouldn't wait until we start sneezing to deal with spring allergies; then an expert on food allergies looks at the latest recommendations for prevention and treatment.
Guests:
3:00 pm - Dr. Robert Fisher, fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
3:30 pm - Dr. Daniel Jackson, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health; he works in the Section on Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology
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Tuesday
3/12/2013
4:00 PM
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Ryan Budget
House Republicans unveiled their budget proposal today. Budget chairman Paul Ryan says it'll balance the budget in ten years and repeal President Obama's health care law. John Munson and his guest look at the budget, the politics involved, and how democrats might counter with their budget, set to come out tomorrow.
Guest: Steven Smith, Professor of Political Science and Director, Weidenbaum (WEE-den-baum) Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, Washington University, St. Louis
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Monday
3/11/2013
3:00 PM
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Endangered Species
Over 250 animals are on a waiting list for the Endangered Species Act, and the Fish and Wildlife Service will make decisions on many of them this year. John Munson and his guest look at the impact of the Endangered Species Act, what it does, and why it can take years for animals to get on the list.
Guest: Joe Roman, conservation biologist and author of "Listed: Dispatches from America's Endangered Species Act" http://www.joeroman.com
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Monday
3/11/2013
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Raise the Minimum Wage?
In his State of the Union speech, President Obama called for hiking the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour...and House and Senate Democrats are now pushing a bill that would raise the wage to over $10 an hour. But should it be raised at all? John Munson gets two perspectives on the minimum wage debate.
Guests:
- Michael Strain, research fellow, American Enterprise Institute, former economist at the Census Bureau's Center for Economic Studies. His op-ed, "Why We Shouldn't Raise the Minimum Wage," is at http://wpr.org/r/?1059
- Raul Reyes, attorney and columnist in New York City. His op-ed on raising the minimum wage is at http://wpr.org/r/?1060
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Friday
3/8/2013
3:00 PM
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America's Growth Corridors
John Munson and his guest explore America's emerging "growth corridors," or, the regions in our country that are economically thriving...and what the rest of the nation can learn from them.
Guest: Joel Kotkin, Presidential Fellow in urban futures at Chapman University; contributing editor, City Journal. He's also an adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and his new report is entitled "America's Growth Corridors: The Key to National Revival." http://wpr.org/r/?1044
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Friday
3/8/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Hugo Chavez passes away, leaving an unclear future in Venezuela. A senator stages a 13 hour filibuster, calling attention to the administration's policy on drones. And a controversial mining bill passes in the state assembly. What news story is on your mind this week? This hour - Your Views on the News.
Guest: Dennis Riley, professor of political science, UW-Stevens Point
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Thursday
3/7/2013
3:00 PM
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North Korea Update
Today the U.N. Security Council approved new sanctions against North Korea, after they conducted a third nuclear test on February 12. Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss an update on North Korea, from the cancellation of the 1953 ceasefire agreement with South Korea to China working with the U.S. on sanctions.
Guest: Han Park, University Professor of International Affairs and Director of the Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) at the University of Georgia
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Thursday
3/7/2013
4:00 PM
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Drones
Senator Rand Paul staged a 13 hour filibuster yesterday over the nomination of John Brennan as CIA Director, calling attention to the Obama administration's controversial drone program. John Munson's guest says she's glad someone is raising attention about drones...and the policy of targeted drone strikes is actually creating more enemies for the United States.
Guest: Neta Crawford, professor of political science, Boston University, co-director of the "Cost of War" project
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Thursday
3/7/2013
4:30 PM
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The Role of the Filibuster
Yesterday's marathon filibuster was unusual, but certainly not unheard of in the Senate. John Munson and his guest discuss the role of the filibuster, and why it's seemingly such a popular strategy in congressional politics.
Guest: Lauren Bell, associate professor of Political Science and associate dean, Randolph-Macon College, author of "Filibustering in the U.S. Senate"
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Wednesday
3/6/2013
3:00 PM
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March Job Line
Whether you are looking for workers, or for work, join the discussion for the March Job Line. John Munson begins the hour with an update on job numbers. The show continues with calls from those looking for work or offering work. We'll end the hour talking about how to successfully plan your post-high school career.
Guests:
- Ernie Goss is the MacAllister Chair and Professor of Economics at Creighton University.
- Robert DeCock is a certified college planning specialist. www.qcollegeprogram.com
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Wednesday
3/6/2013
4:00 PM
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The Death of Hugo Chavez
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez died yesterday, ending 14 years in power, and leaving behind a deeply divided country. John Munson and his guest discuss the legacy of Chavez, his political ideology known as "chavismo," and how his death might change the country's relationship with the United States.
Guest: William Dobson, politics and foreign affairs editor for Slate. He's been an editor at Foreign Affairs, Newsweek International, and Foreign Policy. Author of, "The Dictator's Learning Curve: Inside the Global Battle for Democracy."
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Tuesday
3/5/2013
3:00 PM
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Paper Cuts
Wisconsin's paper industry has a long and rich history...but with continued digital growth and the rise of China as a paper power, can the state's remaining mills survive? Rob Ferrett and his guest take a closer look at a signature Wisconsin industry, the competition it faces, and how it might adapt going forward.
Guest: John Schmid, reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, who writes about economics and international business. His series, "Paper Cuts," is at http://wpr.org/r/?1055
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Tuesday
3/5/2013
4:00 PM
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Future of Wisconsin Democrats
State Democratic Party spokesman Graeme Zielinski was recently removed from his position after a series of controversial tweets comparing Governor Walker to Jeffrey Dahmer. Rob Ferrett and his guest discuss what happened, and what's next for the state's democrats.
Guest: Jack Craver, political reporter at the Capital Times. His Politiscope blog is at: http://wpr.org/r/?925
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Tuesday
3/5/2013
4:30 PM
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Social Media - The Power and the Perils
It's easy to fire off a post on social media...but once it's out there, taking it back isn't quite so easy. Rob Ferrett and his guest discuss the power and perils of social media usage in the public sphere, and the consequences that can come with it.
Guest: Sumana Chattopadhyay, Assistant Professor of Communication at Marquette University
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Monday
3/4/2013
3:00 PM
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Remaking political debate
Political debate in this country has been replaced by a series of meaningless one-liners. That's according to Rob Ferrett's guest, who says we need to have better political discussions to fix our nation's problems.
Guests: Gary Gutting, professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, and an editor of Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews. His New York Times piece on debates: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/a-great-debate/
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Monday
3/4/2013
4:00 PM
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Economic Impact of the Sequester
Now that sequestration is here, what will it mean for you? Rob Ferrett and his guest discuss the economic impact of the automatic spending cuts that were enacted on Friday.
Guest: Linda Loubert, assistant professor of economics at Morgan State University
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Monday
3/4/2013
4:30 PM
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Skills Gap Myth
Local employers and policymakers often say the biggest challenge facing Wisconsin's labor market is a skills gap. But does this gap actually exist? Rob Ferrett's guest says that in the Milwaukee and Wisconsin labor markets, there's no statistical evidence of a skills shortage....and it diverts attention from more salient factors explaining joblessness in the state.
Guest: Marc Levine (leh-VEEN), Senior Fellow and Founding Director, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development. His report, "The Skills Gap and Unemployment in Wisconsin: Separating Fact from Fiction," is at http://wpr.org/r/?1050
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Friday
3/1/2013
3:00 PM
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World Wide Weed
Many countries are now abandoning the US-backed drug war in favor of a more relaxed approach to cannabis and other drugs. Why is this taking place? John Munson and his guest explore the changing global attitude towards drug usage.
Guest: David Case, senior editor, GlobalPost. The series, "World Wide Weed," is at http://wpr.org/r/?1047
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Friday
3/1/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Chuck Hagel is finally confirmed for defense secretary. An unchanged mining bill passes the state budget committee. And there is no congressional deal in sight ahead of today's deadline to avert mandatory austerity. What news story touched you the most this week, and why? It's Your Views on the News this hour.
Guest: Lilly Goren, Professor of Politics at Carroll University.
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Thursday
2/28/2013
3:00 PM
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How Far Has the AIDS Epidemic Come
The death of former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop has been a reminder this week how far we've come in the battle against HIV/AIDS. Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss his legacy and where the fight against AIDS is at today. www.arcw.org
Guest: Michael Gifford is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin. He has been a leading force in the fight against AIDS in Wisconsin for 20 years.
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Thursday
2/28/2013
4:00 PM
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Regulate Sugar?
With growing rates of obesity and diabetes in the United States...is it time to start regulating sugar like we do with tobacco and alcohol? John Munson talks with a public health professional about the effect sugar has on us, then gets two perspectives on the idea of regulating sugar.
Guests:
- Dr. Patrick Remington, Professor of Population Health Sciences at UW-Madison; Associate Dean of Public Health at the UW-Madison School of Medicine
- Laura Schmidt, Professor of Health Policy in the School of Medicine at the University of California at San Francisco. Her op-ed on regulating sugar is at http://wpr.org/r/?1046
- Jeff Stier (STY-err), Senior Fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research. He was the Associate Director of the American Council on Science and Health from 1997-2010.
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Wednesday
2/27/2013
3:00 PM
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The State of College Debt
Student loan debt in America is now estimated to exceed one-trillion dollars, surpassing credit card debt . . . and the numbers keep rising. John Munson and his guest look deeper into the world of college debt, the often confusing world of financial aid, and the burden of all this debt on students and their families.
Guest: Marian Wang, reporter, ProPublica. She covers education and college debt, and her work can be found at: http://www.propublica.org/series/college-debt
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Wednesday
2/27/2013
4:00 PM
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Voting Rights Act and the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in a case that could overturn a provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 intended to protect minority voters. John Munson's guest says Section 5 is a provision that's still needed...but new voting rights protections should be enacted for everyone.
Guest: Spencer Overton, professor of law at The George Washington University and senior fellow at Demos (DEE-mos). His SCOTUS blog entry on the Voting Rights Act is at http://wpr.org/r/?1045
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Tuesday
2/26/2013
3:00 PM
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Prescription Drug Overdose Deaths
Last year drug overdose deaths rose for the 11th consecutive year, says a CDC study released yesterday. Most were accidents involving addictive painkillers. Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss the continued rise in prescription overdose deaths and what needs to be done to stop the problem. http://wpr.org/r/?1042
Guest: Dr. Nilesh Patel is board certified in pain management and anesthesiology. He is also a Board Examiner for the World Institute of Pain and is well versed in the practice of pain management. Dr. Patel is a partner in the Wisconsin-based Advanced Pain Management. www.apmhealth.com
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Tuesday
2/26/2013
4:00 PM
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Workplace Flexibility
Tech company Yahoo! recently announced the elimination of its work from home policy, citing the need for communication and collaboration that can only happen when employees are together in an office. But is this policy better for employee productivity? John Munson and his guest discuss how employers can best strike a balance between productivity and innovation in an ever-changing global economy.
Guest: Ken Matos, Senior Director of Employment Research and Practice, Families and Work Institute
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Monday
2/25/2013
3:00 PM
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Rethinking Money
From taxation to government programs, we've tried many different approaches to get the economy moving...but according John Munson's guests, maybe we should start by simply rethinking the concept of money. In this hour, a closer look at our monetary system...and possible alternatives to what we have in place.
Guests:
- Bernard Lietaer (lay-TIER), international monetary expert, who co-designed and implemented the convergence mechanism to the Euro, former president of the Electronic Payment System at the National Bank of Belgium.
- Jacqui Dunne, journalist, founder and CEO of Danu Resources
Bernard and Jacqui are the authors of "'Rethinking Money: How New Currencies Turn Scarcity Into Prosperity"
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Monday
2/25/2013
4:00 PM
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Wisconsin and Sequestration
In an effort to encourage political compromise, and to prevent $85 billion in automatic spending cuts, the White House issued a report this weekend detailing how the cuts would affect each state. In this hour, John Munson and his guest discuss how sequestration might affect Wisconsin, and where compromise on a deal could be found.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of political science, UW-La Crosse. The White House's report on Wisconsin and sequestration is at http://wpr.org/r/?1039
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Friday
2/22/2013
3:00 PM
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The Value of the Humanities
Majoring in the humanities makes you unemployable, right? Not so fast, according to John Munson's guest, who says the humanities are quite valuable...and humanities majors are better equipped to deal with complex materials, and are employable wherever there is thinking to be done.
Guest: Michael Berube (BAY-roo-bay), director of the Institute for the Arts and Humanities and professor of literature at Pennsylvania State University. He was the 2012 president of the Modern Language Association. His op-ed on the value of humanities is at http://wpr.org/r/?1032
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Friday
2/22/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
A look at the news that's been in the week that was today on Your Views on the News on At Issue. From the threat of sequester to thousands of U.S. cyber attacks to Governor Walker's Budget Address, what news story touched you the most this week?
Guest: Dick Haven is an Emeritus Professor of Communication at UW-Whitewater.
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Thursday
2/21/2013
3:00 PM
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The Best Things You Can Eat
What foods help control blood pressure? Which is the best variety of nut to eat and why? Join John Munson and his guest as they take the guesswork out of eating a balanced diet. www.davidgrotto.com
Guest: David Grotto is the author of "The Best Things You Can Eat - For Everything from Aches to Zzzz, the Definitive Guide to the Nutrition-Packed Foods that Energize, Heal, and Help You Look Great". He was formally the national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Thursday
2/21/2013
4:00 PM
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Future of Education in Wisconsin
Governor Walker laid out his vision for education in last night's budget address. John Munson and his guests discuss the governor's remarks on education funding, and an expansion of school choice in Wisconsin.
Guests:
- Shawn Johnson, WPR's state government reporter
- Tom Beebe, project director of Opportunity to Learn-Wisconsin
- Jim Bender, president, School Choice Wisconsin
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Wednesday
2/20/2013
3:00 PM
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A Crash Course in Creativity
Many believe creativity is a mysterious trait-either you have it, or you don't. Our guest today says creativity can be easily taught and learned. Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss how thinking creatively pushes us to look beyond the limits of what initially seems possible.
Guest: Tina Seelig is the author of "inGenius: A Crash Course on Creativity". She is the Executive Director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program and teaches a course on creativity and innovation.
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Wednesday
2/20/2013
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Traffic Fatalities Rise in 2012
More than 36,000 Americans died in motor vehicle accidents in 2012, a 5% increase over the previous year. This jump reverses a seven year trend of traffic deaths dropping. What happened? John Munson and his guest discuss the spike in traffic fatalities, and why these numbers remain high, even though our cars are safer than ever...and what we can do about it.
Guests: Henry Jasny, vice president and general counsel, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. http://www.saferoads.org/
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Tuesday
2/19/2013
3:00 PM
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The Psychology of Racism
Racism can have long lasting psychological effects on those exposed to it, and the trauma can be difficult to overcome. John Munson and his guest discuss racial tension in today's society, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination on a person's psyche.
Guest: Earl Bracy, Milwaukee-based clinical psychologist, author of "Too Young to Die: Inner-City Adolescent Homicides" and "The Making of a Psychologist."
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Tuesday
2/19/2013
4:00 PM
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Wisconsin Rural Health Challenges
Citing the loss of state funding and lack of private support, four rural Planned Parenthood locations will be closing, further reducing the amount of health care options in rural Wisconsin. John Munson and his guest discuss the challenges facing health care in Wisconsin's rural areas, including availability, access, and an ongoing doctor shortage.
Guest: John Eich (IKE), director, Wisconsin Office of Rural Health. http://www.worh.org/
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Monday
2/18/2013
3:00 PM
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At Issue ECON 101
Consumer outlook improved in February, helped by signs of increased hiring, though worries heightened about a decline in future income, a survey released last Friday shows. Join John Munson and guest Kevin Quinn for At Issue ECON 101 - to ask your questions about our changing economy.
Guest: Kevin Quinn is Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College.
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Monday
2/18/2013
4:00 PM
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Presidential Trivia on Presidents Day
Did you know Presidents' Day, originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called "Washington's Birthday" by the federal government? Join John Munson and his guest for a discussion about presidential trivia on Presidents' Day.
Guest: Ken Davis is a historian and author of Don't Know Much About the American Presidents, Don't Know Much About History, America's Hidden History and Don't Know Much About Literature. www.dontknowmuch.com
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Friday
2/15/2013
3:00 PM
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The Future of the Bookstore
With the continued dominance of Amazon and eBooks, Barnes and Noble announced recently it will close about 200 stores over the next decade, causing many to wonder about the future of psychical bookstores. John Munson and his guest discuss how bookstores must adapt and innovate, and talk about what the bookstore of the future might look like.
Guest: Michael Cader, Founder of Publishers Lunch, Publishers Marketplace, and Bookataria. http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/
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Friday
2/15/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
A look at the news that's been in the week that was today on Your Views on the News on At Issue. From President Obama's State of the Union address to Governor Walker saying no to federal Medicaid expansion in Wisconsin, it was another busy news week.
Guest: Mort Sipress is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science at UW-Eau Claire.
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Thursday
2/14/2013
3:00 PM
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Why We Behave the Way We Do in Relationships
Just why do we behave the way we do in relationships? While we might never have a perfect answer to that question, we can look to our past experiences to provide context. Rob Ferrett and his guest discuss how our past relationships, romantic or otherwise, come to shape our current relationships.
Guest: KC Haydon, assistant professor of psychology and education at Mt. Holyoke College. Her research looks at the developmental origins of how people behave in their closest relationships.
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Thursday
2/14/2013
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Airline Merger
The world's largest airline was officially formed this morning as American Airlines and US Airways merged into one company. Rob Ferrett's guest says the merger presents no compelling benefits to consumers...and prices are likely to go up, while services will be reduced.
Guest: Charlie Leocha (lee-OH-kah), director, Consumer Travel Alliance. http://consumertravelalliance.org/
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Thursday
2/14/2013
4:30 PM
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Early Childhood Education
In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for expanding preschool programs to make them available for every child in the nation. Rob and his guest discuss the president's proposals, and the effect early childhood education has on the developmental process.
Guest: Kelly Roy, director, Early Childhood Research Center at the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education
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Wednesday
2/13/2013
3:00 PM
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Move to Amend--Corporations and Rights
Corporations would not have civil rights, under a Constitutional Amendment introduced this week. John Munson's guest says the constitution needs to be changed to rein in corporate power.
Guest: Ben Manski, Executive director of the Liberty Tree foundation and member of the National Leadership Team at Move to Amend www.movetoamend.org
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Wednesday
2/13/2013
4:00 PM
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SOTU - Jobs and Immigration
Jobs and immigration were two major topics in President Obama's State of the Union speech last night. John Munson and his guests discuss what the President said on these issues, and what policies might be enacted in the coming year to address them.
Guests:
- Pavlina Tcherneva (pahv-LEE-nah chehr-NAY-vuh), assistant professor of economics at Bard College
- David Cort, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Massachusetts
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Tuesday
2/12/2013
3:00 PM
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Are Humans Becoming Less Intelligent?
Humans may be gradually losing intelligence, according to a new study. John Munson and his guest discuss new research that argues humans lost the evolutionary pressure to be smart once we started living in dense agricultural settlements several thousand years ago.
Guest: Gerald Crabtree is a Professor of Pathology and Developmental Biology at Stanford University School of Medicine and an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
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Tuesday
2/12/2013
4:00 PM
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North Korea Nuclear Test
On this day of President Obama's State of the Union Speech, North Korea says it has conducted its third nuclear test, this time in response to ongoing U.S. "hostility." John Munson and his guest look at the situation in North Korea, the reasons behind the test, and the international response to the country's actions.
Guest: Wayne Patterson, Professor of History at St. Norbert College, co-editor of "Korean-American Relations: 1866-1997"
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Monday
2/11/2013
3:00 PM
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Making Habits, Breaking Habits
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."
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Monday
2/11/2013
4:00 PM
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Pope Benedict XVI Resigns
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."
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Friday
2/8/2013
3:00 PM
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At Issue
The STEM fields - science, technology, engineering and math - have traditionally been male dominated. But as these fields continue to grow, what can be done to bring more women into them? John Munson and his guest discuss the efforts taking place in Wisconsin, and around the nation, to close STEM's gender gap.
Guest: Jennifer Mihalick (meh-HA-lick), associate professor of chemistry at UW-Oshkosh, and director of "Women in Science," a UW System-wide program aimed at attracting and retaining female science students.
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Friday
2/8/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
This hour, it's Your Views on the News. John Munson and his guest recap the top news stories of the week, and take your calls about the stories that have captured your attention.
Guest: Ken Mayer is a Professor of Political Science at UW-Madison and an Affiliate Faculty member of the LaFollette Institute of Public Affairs.
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Thursday
2/7/2013
3:00 PM
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Pushback against standardized tests
Schools around the country are moving toward more and more standardized testing-but some teachers are refusing to run the tests. John Munson's guest says too much testing is hurting our education system.
Guest: Monty Neill, Executive Director of FairTest, The National Center for Fair & Open Testing www.fairtest.org
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Thursday
2/7/2013
4:00 PM
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Alzheimer's Epidemic by 2050?
The number of people in the United States affected by Alzheimer's disease could triple by 2050. That's according to a new report...and if nothing is done to reduce the prevalence of the disease, health care costs could soar. John Munson and his guest discuss the reasons behind the expected jump, and what can be done about it.
Guest: Tom Hlavacek (LAV-uh-check), Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin. http://www.alz.org/sewi/
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Wednesday
2/6/2013
3:00 PM
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February Job Line
Whether you are looking for workers, or for work, join the discussion for the February Job Line. John Munson begins the hour with an update on job numbers. The show continues with calls from those looking for work or offering work. We'll end the hour talking with about to successfully network to land a new job.
Guests:
- Ernie Goss is the MacAllister Chair and Professor of Economics at Creighton University.
- Jill Braasch is the Associate Director of the Career Services department at Cardinal Stritch University.
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Wednesday
2/6/2013
4:00 PM
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Wisconsin Mining
The state legislature continues committee meetings on mining today. In the first half of the show, John Munson and his guest discuss the legal and environmental concerns being expressed by Wisconsin's tribal leaders. Then in the second half, John and his guest look at the mining permitting process and the regulatory system currently in place.
Guests:
- Richard Monette, professor of law at UW-Madison, director of the Great Lakes Indian Law Center
- Rebecca Graser, Wisconsin regulatory program manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Shawn Johnson, WPR's state government reporter
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Tuesday
2/5/2013
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Social Media, Privacy, and Workplace Rights
When you gripe about your job on Facebook or Twitter, you boss may not like it-but can they fire you? John Munson and his guest talk about social media, privacy, and our rights at the workplace.
Guest: Lewis Maltby, president of the National Workrights Institute and author of "Can They do That? Retaking Our Fundamental Rights at Work"
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Tuesday
2/5/2013
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Lacking Job Growth in Wisconsin
Job growth in Wisconsin lags behind that nation, mainly due to an aging population and a lack of business start-ups. That's according to a new report, which also says our elected officials are missing the point in the job creation debate. John Munson talks with one of the authors of the report about the state of jobs in Wisconsin.
Guest: Dale Knapp, research director, Taxpayers Alliance. http://wistax.org/
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Monday
2/4/2013
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Global Job Development in the 21st Century
Americans should be much more concerned about the growing worker skills' shortage in our nation than a lack of jobs - so says John Munson's guest today on At Issue.
Guest: Ed Gordon is a consultant and author of Winning the Global Talent Showdown.
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Monday
2/4/2013
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Global Education for Girls
Months after being shot by the Taliban, teenage activist Malala Yousafzai (muh-LA-la you-suhv-ZEYE) spoke out today about her vision to make a good education available to every girl across the globe. John Munson talks with the president of the group seeking to make Malala's vision a reality about the global challenges facing women's education.
Guest: Alyse (ill-LEASE) Nelson, president and CEO of Vital Voices Global Partnership. Vital Voices founded the Malala Fund, which supports the education and empowerment of girls in Pakistan and around the world. http://www.vitalvoices.org/
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