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Friday
11/20/2009
4:00 PM

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Today after four on At Issue, it’s Your Views on the News. You are invited to call in to host Ben Merens with your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story. What’s touched you? That’s Your Views on the News today after four.

Guest: Joe Heim, Professor of Poilitical Science UW La Crosse

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Thursday
11/19/2009
5:00 PM

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Increasing numbers of young adults ages 18-34 are returning home to live with their parents for economic, educational, and social reasons. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest in conversation about this new family pattern.

Guest: Michelle Buckler is a licensed professional counselor at Jewish Family Services in Milwaukee.

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Thursday
11/19/2009
4:00 PM

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Attorney General Eric Holder announced Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, master-mind of the 9/11 attacks, will be tried in federal civilian court. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the pros and cons of this decision.

Guests:
David Almasi, Executive Director, The National Center for Public Policy Research.

John B. Bellinger III, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International and National Security Law, Council on Foreign Relations. He served as a legal advisor to the Department of State and the National Security Council under Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

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Wednesday
11/18/2009
5:00 PM

John Munson in for Ben Merens - 091118M
At Issue with John Munson, after five, it's another edition of "At Issue Econ 101"... your chance to ask questions about our troubled economy.

Guest: Kevin Quinn, Professor of Economics, St. Norbert College.

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Wednesday
11/18/2009
4:00 PM

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After four, John Munson and his guest discuss Wisconsin’s overall health rankings in the United Health Foundation’s report. The report rates states’ health rankings in such areas as obesity, vaccinations, and smoking, to name a few.

GUEST: Patrick Remington, M.D., is Professor and Associate Dean of Public Health at the University of Wisconsin Madison. He was the Chief Medical Officer for Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention in the Wisconsin Division for Health from 1988-1997. He’s on the advisory board of the United Health Foundation.

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Tuesday
11/17/2009
5:00 PM

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This week is National Anti-Bullying week. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the reality of bullying faced by so many children every day.

Guest: Meline Kevorkian, Executive Director of Academic Review, Nova Southeastern University. Board member, International Bullying Prevention Association. Author, "101 Facts about Bullying: What Everyone Should Know".

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Tuesday
11/17/2009
4:00 PM

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After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the Sarah Palin media frenzy with the publication of her new book, "Going Rogue." Is she a viable voice for the Republican Party, and will her appeal to conservatives translate into political office?

Guests:
Elvin Lim, Assistant Professor of Government, Wesleyan University.

Michael Carey, columnist, "Anchorage Daily News" and host of the public television program, "Anchorage Edition."

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Monday
11/16/2009
5:00 PM

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After five, Ben Merens and his guest examine the BadgerCare Plus health insurance plan... how it works, and eligibility requirements. Join the conversation with your health-care insurance questions.

Guest: Karen Timberlake, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Health Services www.badgercareplus.org (608) 266-9622 information line

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Monday
11/16/2009
4:00 PM

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Mayor Tom Barrett of Milwaukee made it official Saturday and put his hat in the ring for the race for Wisconsin Governor. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss Barrett's candidacy, and how the race is shaping up.

Guests:
The Honorable Tom Barrett, Mayor, City of Milwaukee and Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin.
Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison.

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Friday
11/13/2009
5:00 PM

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Each November, thousands of people gather around the world for an evening of storytelling. This annual event is known as Tellabration. After five, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss the art of storytelling.

Guest: Jean-Andrew Dickmann, Professional Storyteller. Co-founder, Milwaukee Area Story Tellers (M.A.S.T.). Charter organizer, Wisconsin Storytellers’ Get-Together. www.storylore.net

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Friday
11/13/2009
4:00 PM

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The news that’s been in the week that was..., At Issue, after four, it’s time for Your Views On The News. Call in with your thoughts about the week’s top news story.

Guest: Dick Haven, Professor of Communication & Interim Dean, College of Arts and Communication, UW-Whitewater.

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Thursday
11/12/2009
5:00 PM

Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens: At Issue - 091112M
The brave... the provocative... the new thinkers of our time... who are they? People who challenge our beliefs... but push us forward... After five, join Gene Purcell and his guest in a discussion about twenty-seven brave thinkers featured in the November issue of "The Atlantic" magazine.

Guest: Scott Stossel, deputy editor, The Atlantic magazine. www.theatlantic.com/bravethinkers

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Thursday
11/12/2009
4:00 PM

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California has been hard-hit by the Recession and, Wisconsin is not far behind, according to a new study released by the Pew Center on the States. After four, Gene Purcell and his guests discuss Wisconsin’s fiscal and budgetary problems.

Guests:
Tim Casper, Executive Assistant to the Department of Administration.
Mordecai Lee is Professor of Governmental Affairs at UW-Milwaukee.

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Wednesday
11/11/2009
5:00 PM

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Divorce is never easy, but it doesn’t have to be such a gut wrenching experience. After five, on At Issue, Ben Merens talks about collaborative divorce with counselor Connie Kilmark and attorney Janis Wexler.

Guests:
- Connie Kilmark, Founder, counseling and consulting firm, Kilmark & Associates.
- Janice Wexler, Collaborative Family Law Attorney.

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Wednesday
11/11/2009
4:00 PM

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As the number of vets returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan continues to climb, what are some of the critical issues facing them? After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the unique set of adjustments both combat and non-combat veterans confront as they re-adjust to civilian life.

GUEST: Dr. Michael McBride is a Staff Psychiatrist at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Wood, Wisconsin.

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Tuesday
11/10/2009
5:00 PM

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After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss strategies to get back in the job market, update one's skills, or transition to a new career.

Guest: Kathleen P. King is Professor of Education at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education and author, "Handbook of The Evolving Research of Transformative Learning." www.transformationed.com

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Tuesday
11/10/2009
4:00 PM

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Join At Issue host Ben Merens for an edition of "There Ought To Be A Law." Callers are encouraged to suggest laws that they would like to see on the books -- today after four on At Issue.

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Monday
11/9/2009
5:00 PM

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Health care reform is one step closer to becoming a reality after a House of Representatives vote over the weekend. At Issue, after five, Ben Merens and his guest examine about what's in the healthcare reform act, and what happens next.

Guest: Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Policy expert on the health care crisis. http://citizenactionwi.org/

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Monday
11/9/2009
4:00 PM

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After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Fort Hood and Orlando shooting incidents last week. What insights can we learn about mental health disease, and what strategies can be used to identify "red-flag" behaviors before they lead to violence?

GUEST: Carolyn Reinach Wolf, consultant to health care and mental health organizations on mental health law issues; partner, law firm of Abrams, Fensterman of New York.

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Friday
11/6/2009
5:00 PM

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Increasing numbers of young adults ages 18-34 are returning home to live with their parents - for economic, educational, and social reasons. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest in a conversation about this newer phenomenon of bungee families.

Guest: Michelle Buckler, licensed professional counselor, Jewish Family Services of Milwaukee.

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Friday
11/6/2009
4:00 PM

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The news that’s been in the week that was... It’s Your Views on the News At Issue, after four, with Ben Merens and guest analyst David Canon. Call in with your thoughts about the week’s top news story.

Guest: David Canon, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison.

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Thursday
11/5/2009
5:00 PM

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As Americans watch jobs disappear and wages plummet, is it time to revitalize the American labor movement at a grass-roots level? At Issue, after five, join Ben Merens and his guest in a discussion on building labor-community coalitions to benefit workers and businesses.

Guest: Amy B. Dean, Founder, Working Partnerships USA and Building Partnerships USA. Author, " A New New Deal: How Regional Activism Will Reshape The American Labor Movement."

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Thursday
11/5/2009
4:00 PM

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After four today, join Ben Merens and his guest in a discussion of the nation’s assessment of President Obama one year after his election. Are the Republican wins in New Jersey and Virginia indicative of the country’s change of mood and reconsideration of Republican candidates?

GUEST: Cal Jillson, Professor of Political Science at Southern Methodist University

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Wednesday
11/4/2009
5:00 PM

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Whether you are looking for workers or for work, join “At Issue” host Ben Merens, after five, for the November Job Line.

Guest: Ernie Goss, Chair and Professor of Economics, Creighton University.
Guest: Jason Pruitt, Associate Director of Career Services, Carthage University.

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Wednesday
11/4/2009
4:00 PM

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After four, Ben Merens and his guests examine the environmental and economic pros and cons of nuclear power.

Guest:, Christine Todd Whitman, former Director, Environmental Protection Agency; Co-Chair, Clean and Safe Energy Coalition; and former Governor, New Jersey.
Guest: Peter Bradford, former member, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Adjunct Professor, Vermont Law School.

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Tuesday
11/3/2009
5:00 PM

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The nations two biggest lottery games are talking about cross-selling tickets in U.S. lottery jurisdictions with the potential for a national lottery. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the possibility of a national lottery.

GUEST: Tom Shaheen is President of the Lottery Association’s Board of Directors and Executive Director of the North Carolina Education Lottery.

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Tuesday
11/3/2009
4:00 PM

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After four, join Ben Merens and his guests in a discussion of the U.S. House of Representatives' version of the health-care reform bill.

Guests:
Paul Ryan, Republican U.S. Congressman from Janesville.

Gwen Moore, Democratic U.S. Congressman from Milwaukee.

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Monday
11/2/2009
5:00 PM

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After five, join Ben Merens and his guest in an update on the N1N1 flu and vaccine. Are we nearing a peak in national cases, and will the vaccine arrive in time to protect Americans?

GUEST: Dr. Seth Foldy is the Administrator of the Wisconsin Division of Public Health and State Health Officer. www.pandemic.wisconsin.gov or dial 211 or 1-800-CDC-INFO

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Monday
11/2/2009
4:00 PM

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Sunset today is at 4:42...and many of us will wonder how' we'll cope with darkness so early. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest will discuss how people deal with the darkness.

Geust: Frank Farley, Psychologist, Temple University.

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Friday
10/30/2009
5:00 PM

At Issue with Glen Moberg in for Ben Merens - 091030M
After five, Glen Moberg celebrates Halloween in conversation with a Wisconsin author of the paranormal.

Guest: Linda Godfrey, Author, "Hunting the American Werewolf," "Weird Michigan," "Strange Wisconsin," "Weird Wisconsin," and "The Beast of Bray Road".

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Friday
10/30/2009
4:00 PM

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At Issue, after four, it’s time for Your Views On The News with Glen Moberg in for Ben Merens. You're invited to call in with your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story.

Guest: Eric Giordano, Professor of Political Science, UW-Marathon County. Director, Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service.

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Thursday
10/29/2009
5:00 PM

At Issue with Glen Moberg in for Ben Merens - 091029M
Join the conversation today as Glen Moberg talks with Jean-Michael Cousteau on the importance of preserving and protecting the health of our oceans and underwater ecosystems.

GUEST: Jean-Michel Cousteau is the world renowned underwater explorer and eldest son of the late Jacques Cousteau. He is President of the Ocean Futures Society and host and producer of the PBS series, "Jean-Michel Cousteau Ocean Adventures."

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Thursday
10/29/2009
4:00 PM

At Issue with Glen Moberg in for Ben Merens - 091029L
After four, Glen Moberg and his guest discuss the public option health-care plans under consideration in the U.S. House and Senate.

Guest: Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.

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Wednesday
10/28/2009
5:00 PM

At Issue with Glen Moberg in for Ben Merens - 091028M
This weekend we "fall back" an hour on the clock to return to Standard Time. At Issue, after five, a discussion about the politics behind Daylight Saving Time.

Guest: Michael Downing, Professor of English, Tufts University. Author, “Spring Forward: The annual Madness of Daylight Saving Time” NEW BOOK: “Life With Sudden Death: A Tale of Moral Hazard and Medical Misadventure”

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Wednesday
10/28/2009
4:00 PM

At Issue with Glen Moberg in for Ben Merens - 091028L
The Afghan war is continuing to deteriorate, as Obama considers moving U.S. troops to Afghanistan's 10 largest cities. After four, Glen Moberg and his guest discuss U.S. options against continued Taliban assault.

Guest: Thomas H. Johnson, Research Professor and Director in the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

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Tuesday
10/27/2009
5:00 PM

At Issue with Glen Moberg in for Ben Merens - 091027M
The discovery of "Ardi," a hominid who walked on Earth 4.4-million years ago, has changed scientists' theories on the timeline of human development. After five, join Glen Moberg and his guest in a conversation on which came first...larger brain development...or walking upright.

Guest: C. Owen Lovejoy, Professor of Anthropology, Kent State University.

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Tuesday
10/27/2009
4:00 PM

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After four, Glen Moberg and his guest discuss the controversy over the Obama’s administration’s war of words with Fox News, and what it says about conservative media and the presidency.

GUEST: Dave Berkman is a media critic and retired Professor of Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

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Monday
10/26/2009
5:00 PM

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Join the conversation after five, as Glen Moberg and his guests share the impact of global warming on both their lives and communities, as discussed in "Thoreau's Legacy: American Stories about Global Warming."

Guest: Brenda Ekwurzel, Climate Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists.
Guest: Michelle Nijhuis, science journalist based in western Colorado.
Guest: Rick Lindroth, Professor of Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Monday
10/26/2009
4:00 PM

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Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton announced today she won’t run for governor of Wisconsin. After four, Glen Moberg and his guest discuss how her withdrawal changes the dynamics of the race.

Guests:
Joe Heim is Professor of Political Science at UW- La Crosse.
WPR WPR reporter Chuck Quirmbach.

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Friday
10/23/2009
5:00 PM

Damien Jaques in for Ben Merens - 091023M
Four of Wisconsin's largest performing arts organizations will soon be headed by those whose artistic vision was shaped and nurtured in Europe. After five, Damien Jacques and his guest discuss the European influence on the Wisconsin arts scene.

Guest: Mark Clements, forthcoming Artistic Director, Milwaukee Repertory Theater. He has directed at over 100 major theaters in the U.S. and Europe.

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Friday
10/23/2009
4:00 PM

Damien Jaques in for Ben Merens - 091023L
After four, it’s time for Your Views On The News. Call in with your choice of the news story that has your attention this week. Damien Jaques (JAKES) fills in for Ben Merens and takes your calls along with guest analyst Mordecai Lee.

Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee.

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Thursday
10/22/2009
5:00 PM

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Every moment matters... especially those we take for granted... At Issue, after five, join Ben Merens and author John St. Augustine for a look at how to live your life “in the moment.”

Guest: John St. Augustine, Senior Producer Dr. Oz show, Oprah Radio. Host of “Powerthoughts” "Living an Uncommon Life: Essential Lessons from 21 Extraordinary People." "Every Moment Matters: Savoring the Stuff of Life" www.johnstaugustine.com

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Thursday
10/22/2009
4:00 PM

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Wisconsin’s State Senate passed a bill this week banning texting while driving. After four, join Ben Merens and his guests in a pro/con discussion of legislating a ban in Wisconsin.

Guests:
Alan Lasee, Republican State Senator from De Pere.

Jeff Plale, Democratic State Senator from South Milwaukee.

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Wednesday
10/21/2009
5:00 PM

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At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, it's another edition of At Issue Econ 101... to ask your questions about our troubled economy.

Guest: Kevin Quinn, Professor of Economics, St. Norbert College.

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Wednesday
10/21/2009
4:00 PM

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One-in-six working Americans now face unemployment or underemployment. After four, Ben Merens and his guest examine possible public policy solutions in a jobless economic recovery.

Guest: Leo Hindery, Managing Partner, InterMedia Partners, LP. Participant in the Bernard L. Schwartz Economic Symposium, "The Jobs Deficit: The Challenge of Puting America Back to Work."

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Tuesday
10/20/2009
5:00 PM

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The U.S. faces an impending water crisis with overuse, drought, and pollution. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest in a conversation about the gravity of the problem, and what we can do about it.

Guest: Susan J . Marks is the author of "Aqua Shock: The Water Crisis in America."

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Tuesday
10/20/2009
4:00 PM

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In a memo sent to the 14 states that allow some use of medical marijuana, the Obama Administration said it will not seek to arrest medical cannabis users and dealers as long as they conform to state laws. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss this new policy.

GUEST: Kris Hermes is the Media Specialist for Americans for Safe Access (ASA).

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Monday
10/19/2009
5:00 PM

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Dyslexia doesn’t just impact a person’s ability to read, it also impacts our economy. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, a conversation on dyslexia…what it is, and why the average citizen should know more about it.

Guest: Cheryl Ward, President, Wisconsin branch, International Dyslexia Association. www.wibida.org www.interdys.org
Guest: Steve Dykstra, Psychologist who works with children and adolescents.

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Monday
10/19/2009
4:00 PM

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After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the costs and benefits of the health-care reform bills under consideration in the U.S. House and Senate.

Guest: Cameron L. Macdonald, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Scholar, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

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Friday
10/16/2009
5:00 PM

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What does it mean to have “wealth”? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest, who says our wealth is far greater than the amount of money we're worth.

Guest: Connie Kilmark, founder of the counseling and consulting firm, Kilmark & Associates.

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Friday
10/16/2009
4:00 PM

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The news that’s been in the week that was... It’s Your Views on the News, At Issue with Ben Merens, after four. Call in with your thoughts about the week’s top news story.

Guest: Dick Haven, Professor of Communication & Interim Dean College of Arts and Communication, UW-Whitewater.

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Thursday
10/15/2009
5:00 PM

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Our mindsets and beliefs tend to affect our actions and outcomes more than most of us realize. Today afte five on "At Issue," Ben Merens and his guests discuss getting to know our own belief system.

Guests:
Vida Groman is a facilitator and professional health coach therapist.
Denise Jess is a facilitator and consultant.

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Thursday
10/15/2009
4:00 PM

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Join "At Issue" Host Ben Merens today after four for his October Open Line. Listeners are welcome to call-in with their guest ideas and program suggestions to help set the "At Issue" fall schedule. That's today after four.

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Wednesday
10/14/2009
5:00 PM

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At Issue, after five, how should society set rules for how to proceed when parents refuse medical treatment for their children. A look at the Wisconsin court case that brought this issue to light.

Guests:
- Glen Moberg, WPR reporter and host, "Route 51"
- Robin Shapiro, bio-ethicist-health lawyer, and Former Director of the Med College Bio-Ethics Center.

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Wednesday
10/14/2009
4:00 PM

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According to the latest results from a federal test, fewer than four out of 10 U.S. fourth and eighth graders are proficient in mathematics. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss what needs to be done to raise these math scores and how this affects No Child Left Behind.

GUEST: Steve Correia is an Associate Professor of Education at St. Norbert College.

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Tuesday
10/13/2009
5:00 PM

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On At Issue with Ben Merens, after five: a discussion on the U.S. war in Afghanistan under President Obama's new strategy, as examined by the series premiere of FRONTLINE on P-B-S.

Guest: Martin Smith, co-writer and co-producer, "Obama's War," tonight on FRONTLINE from WGBH Boston. www.pbs.org/frontline/obamaswar

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Tuesday
10/13/2009
4:00 PM

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Senator Olympia Snow was the lone Republican to vote “yes” on the Senate’s healthcare bill at today’s Senate Finance Committee vote. According to Ben Merens’ guest today after four, it’s time to scrap the bill, and start over.

Guest:
Michael D. Tanner is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute. His op-ed piece, “Opposing View: Time to Start Over” appears in today’s edition of USA Today. http://tinyurl.com/yhg6cb9

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Monday
10/12/2009
5:00 PM

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Over the past five years, more than 400,000 postcards have found their way from all over the world into the mailbox of Frank Warren. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the PostSecret phenomenon.

GUEST: Frank Warren is the author of PostSecret, My Secret, The Secret Lives of Men and Women, and A Lifetime of Secrets. His new book is Post Secret: Confessions on Life, Death, and God. www.PostSecret.com

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Monday
10/12/2009
4:00 PM

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President Obama was awarded the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. Is it "a call to action" for the President? After four, join Ben Merens and his guest in a conversation about the significance and controversy of the Nobel award.

Guest: Peverill Squire is Professor and Chair of American Political Institutions at the University of Missouri.

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Friday
10/9/2009
5:00 PM

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After five, ease into your weekend with a discussion about books that make for a good Autumn read… on At Issue with Ben Merens.

Guest: Lanora Hurley, owner Next Chapter Bookshop. www.nextchapterbookshop.com

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Friday
10/9/2009
4:00 PM

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At Issue, after four, it’s Your Views on the News. Join host Ben Merens and news analyst Barbara Perry to discuss your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story.

Guest: Barbara Perry, Director, Center for Civic Renewal. Professor of Government, Sweet Briar College. www.baperry.com

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Thursday
10/8/2009
5:00 PM

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Social networks are vital in understanding our profound influence on one another's tastes, health, wealth, happiness, beliefs, and even weight. After five, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss how social networks form and operate.

GUESTS: Nicholas Christakis is a professor at Harvard University with appointments in the Departments of Health Care Policy, Sociology, and Medicine. His research has for over a decade focused on how social networks form and operate. James Fowler is a social scientist who conducts research on social networks, political participation, the evolution of cooperation, and genopolitics. They are the authors of Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives. http://www.connectedthebook.com/

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Thursday
10/8/2009
4:00 PM

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After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the new H-1-N-1 nasal spray vaccine, being distributed to hospitals and clinics this week. A look at the testing process, plus recommendations for vaccinating children and adults.

Guest: Dr. James McAuley, physican of pediatric and adult infectious diseases, Rush University Medical Center. He has worked in South America, Asia, and Africa in the Epidemic Intelligence Service of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Wednesday
10/7/2009
5:00 PM

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Whether you are looking for workers... or looking for work, join “At Issue” host Ben Merens, after five, for the October Job Line. Ben takes calls for most of the hour and welcomes a career counselor to end the hour.

Guests:
- Ernie Goss, Chair and Professor of Economics, Creighton University.
- Tom Kipp, Director of Career Services, Cardinal Stritch University.

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Wednesday
10/7/2009
4:00 PM

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The Director of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency yesterday called for more stringent reforms to protect children from toxins. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the EPA's directives to strengthen controls of the chemical industry.

Guest: Meg Kissinger is an investigative reporter focusing on health care for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. She and Suzanne Rust were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for their reporting on the chemical bisphenol A.

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Tuesday
10/6/2009
5:00 PM

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After five, At Issue with Ben Merens, a look at the fragile encounter of business-to-customer interaction. Each can lead to three outcomes... an improved relationship... a weakened relationship... or a continuation of the status quo.

Guest: Steve Yastrow, business consultant, Yastrow & Company. Author, “We: The Ideal Customer Relationship” www.yastow.com

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Tuesday
10/6/2009
4:00 PM

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Wisconsin likes President Obama, is not enamored with Gov. Doyle and believes that cost containment is the key to health care reform…according to the latest Wisconsin Policy Research Institute poll. Today after four, Ben Merens talks with WPRI president George Lightbourn about the poll’s findings and implications.

George Lightbourn, president Wisconsin Policy Research Institute www.wpri.org

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Monday
10/5/2009
5:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens - 091005M
Drivers education is re-emerging as the norm in public schools across the country…but is it really helping young drivers? After five, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss the effectiveness of driver’s education.

Guests:
David Huff: Chairman of the Driver Education and Training Administrators. He works for the Montana Office of Public Instruction in their Traffic Education Programs.

Anne McCartt: Senior Vice President for Research at the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.

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Monday
10/5/2009
4:00 PM

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With Brett Favre playing quarter-back for the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers' fans are hyped for the big game tonight between Green Bay and the Minnesota Vikings. Join the conversation as Ben Merens and his guest discuss the game, the quarterbacks, and the teams' rivalry.

Guest: Bob Wolfley is Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Columnist.

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Friday
10/2/2009
5:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens - 091002M
Happiness is a conscious choice…yet many of us don’t make it…so says Ben Merens’ guest today after five on At Issue. Ben talks to author Mary Anne Radmacher (Rod-Mach-er) about her latest book, “Simply An Inspired Life.”

maryanne radmacher, author Simply An Inspired Life: Consciously Choosing Unbounded Happiness in Good Times & Bad” “Courage Doesn’t Always Roar” “Live Boldly: Cultivate the Qualities That Can Change Your Life” “Lean Forward Into Your Life: Begin Each Day As If It Were On Purpose” writing coach www.maryanneradmacher.net www.maryanneradmacher.com

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Friday
10/2/2009
4:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens - 091002L
The news that’s been in the week that was – It’s Your Views on the News today after four on At Issue with Ben Merens and guest analyst David Canon. Call in with your thoughts about the week’s top news story.

David Canon, professor of political science UW Madison

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Thursday
10/1/2009
5:00 PM

Gene Purcell In For Ben Merens - 091001M
With the help of President and First Lady Obama, Chicago is lobbying to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. After five, Gene Purcell and his guest examine the chances for the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago over Tokyo, Madrid, Spain and Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Games.

Guest: Andrew Zimbalist, Professor of Economics, Smith College. His background is in sports economics. http://sophia.smith.edu/~azimbali/

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Thursday
10/1/2009
4:00 PM

Gene Purcell In For Ben Merens - 091001L
After four, Gene Purcell and his guests discuss the health of Lake Michigan and its beaches, as they continue to be buffeted by climate change, invasive species, and pollution.

GUESTS:
J. Val Klump is Senior Scientist at the Great Lakes Water Institute.

Lyman Welch is Manager of the Water Quality Program for the Alliance for the Great Lakes.

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Wednesday
9/30/2009
5:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens - 090930M
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, as Summer ends and the school year begins, Daddy blogger Joey Guido (GUY-doh) joins Ben to discuss goal setting for kids, parents, and families.

Guest: Joey Guido, Writer. Daddy Blogger. www.daddybrain.wordpress.com Father of two boys ages 3 & 5.

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Wednesday
9/30/2009
4:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens - 090930L
The U.N. Security Council members plus Germany meet with Iran tomorrow to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the crisis with Iran, and what possible sanctions may be considered.

GUEST: Michael Rubin is a Resident Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. His piece on Iran appeared in today’s edition of the "New York Daily News" http://tinyurl.com/ybhov39

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Tuesday
9/29/2009
5:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens - 090929M
Sometimes it isn’t WHAT health care is delivered, but HOW it's delivered makes all the difference. After five, on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with a physician about the role of empathy in Health Care delivery.

Guest: David Rakel, MD Asst. Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Director, University of Wisconsin Integrative Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Drakel@uwhealth.org

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Tuesday
9/29/2009
4:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens - 090929L
According to U.S. Bureau figures released today, the city of Milwaukee is the 11th poorest city in the U.S. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the impact of Milwaukee's level of poverty on the city and the state. http://tinyurl.com/y8zxfj3

Guest: Marc Levine, Executive Director of the Center for Economic Development at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

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Monday
9/28/2009
5:00 PM

John Munson In for Ben Merens - 090928M
Black bears are commonly perceived as a threat by many people, and hunting them often is viewed as keeping bear numbers tolerable. After five today, John Munson and his guest talk about common misconceptions about black bears.
http://www.bearstudy.org

Guest: Lynn Rogers, principal biologist for The Wildlife Research Institute in Ely, Minnesota.

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Monday
9/28/2009
4:00 PM

John Munson In For Ben Merens - 090928L
Iran reported today it test-fired missiles with a range of 2000 kilometers, capable of reaching US bases in the Persian Gulf. After four, John Munson and his guest discuss the U.S. response to last week’s public revelation of Iran’s second uranium enrichment plant.

GUEST: Phyllis Bennis is the Director of the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, D.C. She is the author of "Understanding the Palestinian –Israeli Conflict: A Primer."

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