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Tuesday
4/29/2008
4:00 PM
080429L

At Issue with Ben Merens
At his press conference today, President Bush focused on the stresses in the economy with rising gas and food prices. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the president's press conference.
Guest: Ernie Goss, MacAllister Chair and Professor of Economics, Creighton University.

Tuesday
4/29/2008
5:00 PM
080429M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Throughout history, the U.S. has engaged in a dialogue on such issues as the role of faith, presidential power, and the limits of individualism. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the thirteen arguments that have contributed to the American identity.
Guest: Howard Fineman, senior Washington correspondent for Newsweek Magazine and analyst for NBC and MSNBC. He is the author of "The Thirteen American Arguments: Enduring Debates That Define and Inspire Our Country."

Monday
4/28/2008
4:00 PM
080428L

At Issue with Ben Merens
The Supreme Court, today, in a 6-3 ruling upheld Indiana’s voter-identification law. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the court’s ruling and its implications in the 2008 election year.
GUESTS: Richard H. Pildes is a Professor of Constitutional Law at the New York University School of Law.
Wisconsin Representative Jeff Stone is a Republican and represents Wisconsin’s 82nd Assembly District..

Monday
4/28/2008
5:00 PM
080428M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Parents can begin early teaching their children about keeping their bodies safe. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss strategies for parents to help children learn about intimacy, sexuality, and keeping their bodies safe from sexual abuse.
Guest: Jan Singer, co-director, Life Adventures Therapies. Licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and educator.

Friday
4/25/2008
4:00 PM
080425L

At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, it’s Your Views On The News. Call in with your choice of what news story has your attention this week. John Munson fills in for Ben Merens.

Friday
4/25/2008
5:00 PM
080425M

John Munson In For Ben Merens
Cell phones are an increasingly important part of kid's lives at school and at play. At what age is it appropriate for a child to carry a cell phone? After five, join John Munson and his guest in a conversation about cell phones and kids.
Guest: Sharon Cindrich, editor, Metroparent Magazine.

Thursday
4/24/2008
4:00 PM
080424L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Wisconsin leads the nation in the numbers of drivers who admit to driving under the influence of alcohol, according to a recent federal study. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the study’s findings on Wisconsin drinking and driving.
http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/stateDUI/stateDUI.htm
GUEST: Nina Emerson is the director of the Resource Center on Impaired Driving at the University of Wisconsin Law School.

Thursday
4/24/2008
5:00 PM
080424M

At Issue with Ben Merens
According to a recent study, income does matter in creating a sense of happiness and satisfaction. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss financial well-being in affluent countries and how it impacts a sense of happiness.
Guest: Betsey Stevenson, Assistant Professor of Business and Public Policy, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Co-author, “Economic Growth and Subjective Well-Being: Reassessing the Easterlin Paradox.” www.betseystevenson.com

Wednesday
4/23/2008
4:00 PM
080423L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Senator Hillary Clinton garnered a victory last night in the Pennsylvania primary declaring “the tide is turning.”
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Pennsylvania campaign, the election results, and the dynamics of the race.
GUEST: Richard Johnston is a Professor of Political Science and Research Director of the National Annenberg Election Study at the University of Pennsylvania.

Wednesday
4/23/2008
5:00 PM
080423M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Why is it that women earn less on the job than men? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest for a conversation on men, women, and workplace pay.
Guest: Warren Farrell, Ph.D., Author, "Why Men Earn More: The Startling Truth Behind the Pay Gap – and What Women Can Do About It", "Why Men Are the Way They Are" and, "The Myth of Male Power."
www.warrenfarrell.com

Tuesday
4/22/2008
4:00 PM
080422L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Today is Pennsylvania’s primary election. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the campaigns of Senators Clinton and Obama and the issues that have sparked debate and controversy for Pennsylvania voters.
Guest: Sidney R. Waldman, Professor of Political Science, Haverford College.

Tuesday
4/22/2008
5:00 PM
080422M

At Issue with Ben Merens
What can one person do to save the planet? Plenty, says Ben Merens' guest, after five, who offers fifty simple things you can do to save the earth.
Guest: John Javna, environmental activist. Co-author, "50 Simple Things You Can Do To Save The Earth" (Hyperion). www.50simplethings.com

Monday
4/21/2008
4:00 PM
080421L

At Issue with Ben Merens
AT ISSUE WITH BEN MERENS – THEMATIC OPEN LINE - According to the Associated Press-Yahoo News poll released today, the economy is the overriding concern for American voters. What do you think are the important issues facing the U.S.? After four, Ben Merens opens the lines and takes your phone calls and e-mails.
THEMATIC OPEN LINE: What do you, our listeners, think are the most important issues you face in the 2008 campaign election year?

Monday
4/21/2008
5:00 PM
080421M

At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, Ben Merens' guest makes a plea for women... especially young women... to assume their rightful places in the political corridors of power.
Guest: Madeleine Kunin, former Vermont Governor, and Ambassador to Switzerland. Author, "Pearls, Politics, and Power: How Women Can Lead and Win" (Chelsea Green Publishing).

Friday
4/18/2008
4:00 PM
080418L

At Issue with Ben Merens
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, and Interim Dean, College of Arts and Communication, UW-Whitewater. havend@uww.edu

Friday
4/18/2008
5:00 PM
080418M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Organic food is more popular than ever. After five, Ben Merens' guest helps you understand not only what organic foods to buy... but why.
Guest: Jeff Cox, former editor of Organic Gardening magazine. Author, "The Organic Food Shopper's Guide" (Wiley). www.organicfoodguy.com

Thursday
4/17/2008
4:00 PM
080417L

Kennan Forum On International Issues
Join Host Ben Merens, after four, for the Kennan Forum on International Issues. This year's topic is "Election 2008: Foreign Policy and the Media".
That's today from four to six.
Guests: David Marash, Journalist formerly with Al Jezeera.

Claudia Rosett, Journalist-in-Residence, Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

Thursday
4/17/2008
5:00 PM
080417M

Kennan Forum on International Issues
The Kennan Forum on International Issues continues, after five, with this year's topic, "Election 2008: Foreign Policy and the Media".
Guests: David Marash, Journalist formerly with Al Jezeera.

Claudia Rosett, Journalist-in-Residence, Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

Wednesday
4/16/2008
4:00 PM
080416L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Senators Clinton and Obama will face-off in tonight’s Democratic debate in Philadelphia. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest in a discussion of the campaign the week before the Pennsylvania primary.
GUEST: John Nichols, associate editor, The Capital Times and Washington correspondent for The Nation.

Wednesday
4/16/2008
5:00 PM
080416M

At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue, after five, Ben Merens and guests discuss how you can improve your medical care by understanding how doctors think.
Guest: Jerome Groopman, M.D., Chair of Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Author, "How Doctors Think" (Houghton Mifflin).

Tuesday
4/15/2008
4:00 PM
080415L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Play is an important part of human and animal life. After four, Ben Merens and his guest talk about the play behavior of animals, and what it reveals about the need for play in our own lives.
Guest: Marc Bekoff, Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado at Boulder. REBROADCAST FROM 3-14-08

Tuesday
4/15/2008
5:00 PM
080415M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Making a marriage work... is work... but it can be very fulfilling work. After five, At Issue, Ben Merens talks with the co-authors of “Learning to Love: From Conflict to Lasting Harmony.”
Guest: Don & Martha Rosenthal, founders, The Heartwork Center. Co-authors, “Learning To Love: From Conflict To Lasting Harmony”. www.awakeningtogether.com REBRAODCAST FROM 12-21-07

Monday
4/14/2008
4:00 PM
080414L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Sunday evening, both Senators Clinton and Obama spoke on world issues within the context of their individual faith and values. After four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the candidates’ conversation at the Compassion Presidential Forum.
Guests:
The Reverend Dr. Paul de Vries is President of the New York Divinity School.
Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr., founder and Chairman of the High Impact Leadership Coalition and is Senior Pastor of Hope Christian Church in the Washington,D.C. area.

Monday
4/14/2008
5:00 PM
080414M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Wisconsin Public Radio suffered a tremendous loss this weekend with the unexpected passing of SE Regional manager Bill Estes. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens pays tribute to Bill by discussing the magic of mentors.
JoEllen Gonder-Spacek Executive Director Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota www.mentoringworks.org

Friday
4/11/2008
4:00 PM
080411L

At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue, after four, it’s Your Views On The News. Ben Merens wants to know what you think is the week’s most significant news story.
Guest: Ann Althouse, Professor of Law, UW-Madison.
Visiting Professor, Brooklyn Law School. althouse@blogspot.com

Friday
4/11/2008
5:00 PM
080411M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Journaling is a health practice and not just an exercise in writing – according to Ben Merens’ guest today after five on At Issue. Tune in for a discussion about why people need to write and how to get started.
maryanne radmacher, author “Lean Forward Into Your Life: Begin Each Day As If It Were On Purpose” and writing coach www.maryanneradmacher.com

Thursday
4/10/2008
4:00 PM
080410L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Today, after General Petraeus’ testimony to Congress this week, President Bush announced he will suspend U.S. military withdrawals from Iraq after July but shorten the length of military deployments.
GUEST: Jeremi Suri is a Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and author of "Henry Kissinger and the American Century."

Thursday
4/10/2008
5:00 PM
080410M

At Issue with Ben Merens
According to Ben Meren' guest, after five, parents and educators should focus on children’s strengths rather than their weaknesses.
Guest: Jenifer Fox, head of the Purnell School in Pottersville, New Jersey. Author, "Your Child’s Strengths: Discover Them, Develop Them, Use Them".

Wednesday
4/9/2008
4:00 PM
080409L

At Issue with Ben Merens
According to a middle-class survey released today by the Pew Research Center, an increasing number of Americans feel that they are not making progress economically. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the report.
Guest: Rich Morin is the co-author of the middle class poll and a Senior Editor at the Pew Research Center. Before joining the Pew Research Center, he served as polling editor, staff writer, and columnist for The Washington Post.

Wednesday
4/9/2008
5:00 PM
080409M

At Issue with Ben Merens
How does the U.S. healthcare system compare with other capitalist democracies? After five, on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the PBS Frontline film documentary, "Sick Around the World."
Guest: T.R. Reid, host and co-writer of the WGBH Boston Frontline documentary, ""Sick Around the World." His forthcoming book about U.S. health care is, "We're Number 37" (January, 2009).

Tuesday
4/8/2008
4:00 PM
080408L

At Issue with Ben Merens
General David Petraeus is testifying today before the US Congress on his assessment of the surge strategy in Iraq.
Steven Simon is the Hasib J. Sabbagh Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of “The Price of the Surge” in the upcoming issue of "Foreign Affairs."

Tuesday
4/8/2008
5:00 PM
080408M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Soldiers coming home from Iraq often bring the war with them as they suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. At Issue, after five, Ben Merens talks with a therapist who specializes in veteran care, and discusses how we can help those who have fought for our country.
Guest: Ed Tick, “War and the Soul: Healing Our Nation’s Veterans From Post-Traumatic Stress”. www.soldiersheart.net

Monday
4/7/2008
4:00 PM
080407L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Airline Passengers are increasingly dissatisfied with airline service according to the newest Airline Quality Rating study released today. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the report's findings.
www.aqr.aero
Guest: Dean E. Headley, co-author, The Airline Quality Rating study and professor of Marketing at Wichita State University.

Monday
4/7/2008
5:00 PM
080407M

At Issue with Ben Merens
80-thousand workers lost their jobs in the United States last month. After five, on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with a New York Times workplace correspondent about what’s happened to the working economy.
Guest: Steven Greenhouse, Labor & Workplace Reporter, NY TIMES. Writer, “The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker”.

Friday
4/4/2008
4:00 PM
080404L

At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue, after four, Ben Merens hosts YOUR VIEWS ON THE NEWS. You're invited to call in with your choice for the week’s most significant news story.
Guest: Alec Kirby, Associate Professor of History and Government, UW-Stout. kirbya@uwstout.edu

Friday
4/4/2008
5:00 PM
080404M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Reading can be stimulating, entertaining, and a source of reflection in our busy lives. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest for a conversation about reading.
Guest: Nancy Quinn, Marketing Director, Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops. www.schwartzbooks.com

Thursday
4/3/2008
4:00 PM
080403L

At Issue with Ben Merens
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Thursday
4/3/2008
5:00 PM
080403M

At Issue with Ben Merens
What are the issues and risks facing Social Security as increasing numbers of Baby Boomers face retirement? After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss social security and possible reform solutions.
www. concordcoalition.org
GUEST: Robert Bixby, Executive Director, The Concord Coalition.

Wednesday
4/2/2008
4:00 PM
080402L

At Issue with Ben Merens
After a bitter Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Michael Gableman defeated Justice Louis Butler in the race for Supreme Court justice. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the judicial race, the ads, and the debate that may ensue for judicial reform.
Guest: Jay Heck, Executive Director, Wisconsin Common Cause.

Wednesday
4/2/2008
5:00 PM
080402M

At Issue with Ben Merens
In the wake of college campus shootings such as Virginia Tech, some are calling for a reevaluation of “gun free zones.” After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss efforts to legalize concealed weapons on campus.
Guest: W. Scott Lewis, Media Coordinator, Students for Concealed Carry on Campus. www.concealedcampus.org

Tuesday
4/1/2008
4:00 PM
080401L

At Issue with Ben Merens
According to the largest national survey of the nation’s physicians, 59 percent now support national health insurance, a 10% increase since 2002. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest in a discussion on national health insurance.
GUEST: Aaron E. Carroll, M.D., M.S., is a co-author of the Indiana University study. He is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Indiana University’s School of Medicine’s Center for Health Policy and Professionalism Research and an affiliated scientist of the Regenstrief Institute, Inc.

Tuesday
4/1/2008
5:00 PM
080401M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Today is April Fool’s Day... After five, join Ben Merens and his guest for a conversation of mirth and humor.
Guest: Steve Wilson, licensed psychologist, a joyologist, and the founder of the World Laughter Tour. www.worldlaughtertour.com

Monday
3/31/2008
4:00 PM
080331L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Secretary of the Treasury Paulson delivered a speech this morning with proposals on restructuring the financial regulatory system. After four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the plan’s proposals.
GUEST: William Duddleston, Professor of Economics, Edgewood College

Monday
3/31/2008
5:00 PM
080331M

At Issue with Ben Merens
How serious are the threats to our environment? According to Ben Merens' guest, after five, if we continue as we are, the world will be unfit to live in by the end of the century.
Guest: James Gustave Speth, leader and founder of environmental institutions, former White House advisor. Author, "The Bridge at the Edge of the World: Capitalism, the Environment, and Crossing from Crisis to Sustainability" (Yale University Press).

Friday
3/28/2008
4:00 PM
080328L

John Munson In For Ben Merens
At Issue, after four it’s YOUR VIEWS ON THE NEWS. You're invited to call in to guest host John Munson with your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story.
Guest: Boyce Watkins, assistant professor of finance, Syracuse University. Host of “Boiling Hot With Boyce Watkins” syndicated radio show. www.boycewatkins.com

Friday
3/28/2008
5:00 PM
080328M

John Munson In For Ben Merens
After five, John Munson and his guest discuss the ruling this week by the Third District Court of Appeals on the case of a Wisconsin pharmacist who refused to fill a birth control prescription and then made it impossible for the woman to have it filled elsewhere.
Guest: Nicole Safar, Legal and Policy Analyst, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.

Thursday
3/27/2008
4:00 PM
080327L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Senator John McCain, yesterday, delivered a major foreign policy speech. After four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss McCain's speech in the context of both the campaign and Bush's current foreign policy.
Guest: Stuart Gottlieb, Director of Policy Studies at the Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University. Professor Gottlieb is a former foreign policy advisor to the U.S. Senate.

Thursday
3/27/2008
5:00 PM
080327M

At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, it's At Issue With Ben Merens. Today, you're invited to call in with your suggestions for programs and guests during Ben's February Open Line.

Wednesday
3/26/2008
4:00 PM
080326L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Yesterday the Wisconsin State Senate passed its budget-repair bill. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the measures in the Senate bill.
GUESTS: Senate Majority Leader Russell Decker of Wisconsin’s 29th Senate District and Republican Caucus Chairperson Senator Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin’s 20th Senate District.

Wednesday
3/26/2008
5:00 PM
080326M

At Issue with Ben Merens
The term "swing voter" often comes up during election coverage. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the "swing voters" of this election season... who they are, how they differ from independent voters, and what role they actually play in determining outcomes.
Guest: William G. Mayer, associate professor of Political Science, Northwestern University. Editor, "The Swing Voter in American Politics" (Brookings Institution Press).

Tuesday
3/25/2008
4:00 PM
080325L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Wisconsin’s farmland is being converted to other uses at an alarming rate. Today after four, Ben Merens looks at the latest research about what is happening to our state’s rural communities.
Bill Berry, author “Future of Farming and Rural Life in Wisconsin”
Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters www.wisconsinacademy.org

Tuesday
3/25/2008
5:00 PM
080325M

At Issue with Ben Merens
With tax season in full swing, higher gas prices, and homes that are harder to sell and to finance, we could use some help from experts to calm our anxieties. After five, Ben Merens and his guests discuss a wide range of financial topics, including budgeting, investing, mutual funds, taxes, and I-R-As.
Guests: Kathy Chu, and John Waggoner, personal finance writers for USA TODAY.

Monday
3/24/2008
4:00 PM
080324L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Four thousand American soldiers have now been killed in Iraq. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss developments in Iraq five years after the beginning of the war.
GUEST: Wayne White is an Adjunct Scholar at the Middle East Institute and former Deputy Director of the State Department’s Office of Intelligence for the Near East. Mr. White is an Expert Advisor to the Iraq Study Group

Monday
3/24/2008
5:00 PM
080324M

At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, Ben Merens and his guest, Jim Hightower, talk about hardworking people who've found ways to break free from corporate tentacles, redefine success, and achieve a happier way of life.
Guest: Jim Hightower, national radio commentator, writer, and public speaker. Author, "Swim against the Current: Even a Dead Fish Can Go With the Flow" (Wiley).

Friday
3/21/2008
4:00 PM
080321L

At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, Ben Merens wants Your Views On The News. Call in with your pick for the top news story of the week.

Friday
3/21/2008
5:00 PM
080321M

At Issue with Ben Merens
What do you do when you’ve lost your job? After five, join the conversation as Ben Merens and his guest discuss positive life-changing strategies to recover from a job loss.
Guest: Terry Kohl, automotive journalist, marketing coach, and President of Media Management Marketing. Author, "Lost your Job? Now What!" www.lostyourjobnowwhat.com

Thursday
3/20/2008
4:00 PM
080320L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Florida has ruled out holding another primary and Michigan’s State Senate met today without taking action on conducting a do-over primary in Michigan. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest in a discussion of the primary controversy.
GUEST: Mark Bobruisk, Communications Director, Florida Democratic Party and Rick Pluta, State Capital Bureau Chief/Political Reporter, Michigan Public Radio.

Thursday
3/20/2008
5:00 PM
080320M

At Issue with Ben Merens
According to the Center for Disease Control, one in four girls between 14 and 19 have a sexually transmitted disease. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest in a discussion of girls' reproductive health at risk.
Guest: Seth Foldy, M.D., former Commissioner of Health, City of Milwaukee. Participant, Milwaukee Alliance for Sexual Health.

Wednesday
3/19/2008
4:00 PM
080319L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Was Senator Barack Obama’s speech yesterday on race a watershed moment in American society? After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss US race relations and how to proceed forward.
GUEST: Boyce Watkins is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Syracuse University. He is the Host of “Boiling Hot with Boyce Watkins” a syndicated radio show.

Wednesday
3/19/2008
5:00 PM
080319M

At Issue with Ben Merens
According to Ben Merens' guest, after five, what went wrong in Iraq was that the feelings and experiences of ordinary Iraqis were ignored by Western policymakers, and with that arrogance, George Bush and Tony Blair were defeated from the start.
Guest: Jonathan Steele, senior foreign correspondent and in-house columnist on international affairs for The Guardian. Author, "Defeat: Why the Americans and British Lost Iraq" (Counterpoint).

Tuesday
3/18/2008
4:00 PM
080318L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Today Senator Barack Obama delivered a speech on Race. After four, Ben Merens and his guest will discuss race within the context of the presidential campaign.
GUEST: Ira Berlin is a Distinguished Professor of American history at the University of Maryland.

Tuesday
3/18/2008
5:00 PM
080318M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Previous Presidents such as Franklin Roosevelt and John Kennedy have inspired the nation with their words and language. Join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the presidential candidates' choice of words on the 2008 campaign trail.
Guest: Dick Haven, Professor of Communication & Interim Dean, College of Arts and Communication, UW Whitewater.

Monday
3/17/2008
4:00 PM
080317L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Over the weekend, The Federal Reserve and JP Morgan Chase implemented an agreement to bailout Bear Stearns. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Federal Reserve’s action and what it means for the US economy.
Guest: Nigel Gault, Chief US economist, Global Insight.

Monday
3/17/2008
5:00 PM
080317M

At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, Ben Merens' guest says Conservatism has abandoned some of the ideals that once inspired it.
Guest: Mickey Edwards, author, "Reclaiming Conservatism: How a Great American Political Movement Got Lost--And How It Can Find Its Way Back" (Oxford University Press).

Friday
3/14/2008
4:00 PM
080314L

At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, it’s time for Your Views On The News. Call in with your choice of what news story has your attention this week. Ben Merens and his guest Georgia Duerst Lahti will take your calls.
Guest: Georgia Duerst-Lahti, Professor of Political Science, Beloit College. duerstgi@beloit.edu.

Friday
3/14/2008
5:00 PM
080314M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Play is an important part of human and animal life. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest in a conversation about animals and their play behavior and what it reveals about the need for play in our own lives.
Guest: Marc Bekoff, Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Professor Bekoff is an evolutionary biologist and the author of “The Emotional Lives of Animals.”

Thursday
3/13/2008
4:00 PM
080313L

John Munson In For Ben Merens
Americans are losing sight of the situation in Iraq according to an opinion survey released by the Pew Research Center. After four, John Munson and his guest discuss the declining coverage and awareness of American military deaths in Iraq.
GUEST: Scott Keeter, Director of Survey Research, the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. www.people-press.org

Thursday
3/13/2008
5:00 PM
080313M

John Munson In For Ben Merens
How will Wisconsin develop green collar jobs in solar, wind, and renewable energy? After four, John Munson and his guest talk about the role renewable energy will play in contributing to the economic growth of Wisconsin.
GUEST: Brian F. Keane, President of SmartPower. Mr. Keene will be the keynote speaker tonight at the Wisconsin Renewable Energy Summit being held in Milwaukee. www.renewableenergysummit.org

Wednesday
3/12/2008
4:00 PM
080312L

At Issue with Ben Merens
New York Governor Eliot Spitzer announced today he will resign from the governorship effective Monday. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss Governor Spitzer’s political career and the prostitution revelations that brought his governorship to an end.
GUESTS: Jim Odato, Capitol Bureau Reporter, the Albany "Times Union" and Douglas Muzzio Professor of Public Affairs at Baruch College, City University of New York.

Wednesday
3/12/2008
5:00 PM
080312M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Join At Issue Host Ben Merens, after five, when he opens the phone-lines with the topic, “What is the most important Presidential campaign issue?”

Tuesday
3/11/2008
4:00 PM
080311L

At Issue with Ben Merens
High gas prices.. high oil costs.. the subprime mortgage crisis... just how bad is the economy today? And, when is it time to say the "R" word, Recession? At Issue, after four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the state of the American economy.
Guest: Bob Chernow, futurist and statistical economist.

Tuesday
3/11/2008
5:00 PM
080311M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Imagine having no home to go to at the end of the day... and feeling like no one cares you're living in the streets, or in a shelter, with no permanent address. After five, Ben Merens explores how the homeless in Wisconsin suffer, and survive.
Guest: MacCanon Brown, Executive Director, Repairers of the Breach. www.repairers.org

Monday
3/10/2008
4:00 PM
080310L

At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, Ben Merens and his guest talk about the challenges ahead for Senators Clinton, Obama and McCain in their bids for the White House.
Guest: Michael Mezey, professor of political science, DePaul University. mmezey@depaul.edu

Monday
3/10/2008
5:00 PM
080310M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Ben Merens continues the Great Decisions Series each Monday at five. Today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss how the United States can counter nuclear proliferation.
Guest: Joseph Cirincione, president, Ploughshares Fund. Author, "Bomb Scare: The History and Future of Nuclear Weapons." www.Ploughshares.org

Friday
3/7/2008
4:00 PM
080307L

At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue, after four, it’s time for Your Views on the News. Join Ben Merens with your take on the week’s most significant news story.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science, UW La-Crosse.

Friday
3/7/2008
5:00 PM
080307M

At Issue with Ben Merens
This weekend we Spring forward an hour. After five, At Issue, Ben Merens and guest discuss the politics behind switching the clock twice a year.
Guest; Michael Downing, Professor of English, Tufts University. Author, "Spring Forward: The annual Madness of Daylight Saving Time”.
www.michaeldowningbooks.com

Thursday
3/6/2008
4:00 PM
080306L

At Issue with Ben Merens
According to a report released today by the Council on Contemporary Families, men have become more involved in sharing housework and child care responsibilities. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest in the discussion about the changing household dynamics of women and men.
Guest: Virginia Rutter, Professor of Sociology, Framingham State University .

Thursday
3/6/2008
5:00 PM
080306M

At Issue with Ben Merens
What is Insomnia? After five, Ben Merens' guest offers a comprehensive and personal account of this little-understood condition that afflicts thousands.
Guest: Gayle Green, member, American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Author, "Insomnia" (University of California Press)

Wednesday
3/5/2008
4:00 PM
080305L

At Issue with Ben Merens
The vote in Texas and Ohio was another major hurdle in the race for the White House. At Issue, after four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss how yesterday’s primary results are affecting the race today.
Guest: Dennis Simon, professor of Political Science, Southern Methodist University. Dsimon@smu.edu

Wednesday
3/5/2008
5:00 PM
080305M

At Issue with Ben Merens
The Family and Medical Leave Act was passed in 1993. Fifteen years later, what are some of the efforts to expand and limit protections to American workers? After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the future of unpaid medical leave.
Guest: Deven McGraw, Chief Operating Officer, the National Partnership for Women & Families. www.nationalpartnership.org

Tuesday
3/4/2008
4:00 PM
080304L

At Issue with Ben Merens
It’s Primary Day in Ohio, Texas, Vermont, and Rhode Island. In Ohio, the numbers reveal Senator Obama is gaining ground, but Senator Clinton still holds a lead. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the campaign in Ohio.
GUEST: Steven W. Hook, Associate Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department, Kent State University.

Tuesday
3/4/2008
5:00 PM
080304M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Brett Favre (FARVE) – has finally hung up his cleats. Number four has decided to retire – and after five, At Issue host Ben Merens talks with sports columnist Bob Wolfley and you about the impact Brett has had on Wisconsin.
Bob Wolfley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Columnist

Monday
3/3/2008
4:00 PM
080303L

At Issue with Ben Merens
According to a new study released by the Wisconsin Women’s Council, Wisconsin women still face obstacles in holding political office. After four today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss women and their representation in elected office.
GUEST: Christine Lidbury is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Women’s Council, State Commission on the Status of Women and Girls http://womenscouncil.wi.gov

Monday
3/3/2008
5:00 PM
080303M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Ben Merens continues the Great Decisions Series each Monday at five. Today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss how the U.S. can balance its energy policy with its economic, environmental, and national security issues.
Guest: Paul W. Bledsoe, Director of Communications and Strategy, the National Commission on Energy Policy. www.energycommission.org

Friday
2/29/2008
4:00 PM
080229L

At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, At Issue, it’s Your Views on the News. Join Ben Merens with your take on the week’s most significant news story.
Guest: Ann Althouse, Professor of Law, UW-Madison. Visiting Professor, Brooklyn Law School. althouse@blogspot.com

Friday
2/29/2008
5:00 PM
080229M

At Issue with Ben Merens
It happens once every four years. Today, after five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the age-old traditions, superstitions, and folklore of Leap Day, February 29th.
Guest: Ken Davis, author, "Don't Know Much About Anything", and "Don't Know Much About History."

Thursday
2/28/2008
4:00 PM
080228L

At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, Ben Merens hosts his February open line. Call in with your suggestions for guests and programs.

Thursday
2/28/2008
5:00 PM
080228M

At Issue with Ben Merens
A national health care advocacy group turns its attention to Wisconsin this week… seeking change through the state legislature. After five, At Issue, Ben Merens talks with the executive director of the Partnership To Fight Chronic Disease.
Guests:
5:00 - Richard Carmona, chairman Partnership To Fight Chronic Disease. Former Surgeon General.
5:30 - Michael Parkinson, president, American College of Preventive Medicine.
Board member, PFCD.

Wednesday
2/27/2008
4:00 PM
080227L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Last night, Senators Clinton and Obama debated in Cleveland, Ohio. After four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the dynamics of the debate.
Guest: Barbara Perry, Professor of Government and Director of the Center for Civic Renewal at Sweet Briar College.

Wednesday
2/27/2008
5:00 PM
080227M

At Issue with Ben Merens
In an effort to boost its national image, Wisconsin is considering a state brand. How would you sell our state to the rest of the nation? Ben Merens looks for your answers today after five on At Issue.
State Representative Steve Wieckert

Tuesday
2/26/2008
4:00 PM
080226L

At Issue with Ben Merens
The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life released a survey yesterday on the changing nature of Americans’ religious affiliation. After four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss religious identity and affiliation.
GUEST: D. Michael Lindsay, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Assistant Director of the Center on Race, Religion, and Urban Life at Rice University.

Tuesday
2/26/2008
5:00 PM
080226M

At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, Ben Merens talks with journalist Geraldo Rivera (her-ALL-doe rih-VER-ah), about concerns today regarding America's growing Hispanic community. From illegal immigration, to national security, to the loss of jobs.
Guest: Geraldo Rivera, author, "His Panic: Why Americans Fear Hispanics in the U.S." (Penguin Group).

Monday
2/25/2008
4:00 PM
080225L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Ralph Nader announced on Sunday he's running once again for President in 2008. After four on At Issue, Ben and his guest discuss why Nader's running and the impact on the campaign.
Guest: Peverill Squire, Nicks and Martha Griffith Professor of Political Science, University of Missouri, Columbia.

Monday
2/25/2008
5:00 PM
080225M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Ben Merens continues to bring you the Great Decisions Series each Monday at five. Today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss America's role in Latin America and its engagement with the new Left.
Guest: The Hon. Jamil Mahuad, President of th Republic of Ecuador from 1998 to 2000.

Friday
2/22/2008
4:00 PM
080222L

Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
The news that was in the week that's been... It’s Your Views on the News, At Issue, after four. Call in with your thoughts about the week’s top news story.
Guest: David Canon, professor of political science, UW-Madison. dcanon@polisci.wisc.edu

Friday
2/22/2008
5:00 PM
080222M

Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
Do you avoid doing things you know you should... but don't want to? After five, on At Issue, join Gene Purcell and his guest for a conversation about procrastination.
Guest: Kerul Kassel, author, "Productive Procrastination: Make it work for you, not against you!"

Thursday
2/21/2008
4:00 PM
080221L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Late yesterday, The U.S. Navy launched a missile to bring down an aging U.S. National Reconnaissance Office satellite. After four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the space missile launch amidst the backdrop of Chinese criticism.
GUEST: Ed Turzanski, Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Research Institute

Thursday
2/21/2008
5:00 PM
080221M

At Issue with Ben Merens
A tough economy doesn’t mean that personal investing has to suffer. After five, on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with financial planner Kevin McKinley, and takes your calls.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner – McKinley Money. Author, “Make Your Kid a Millionaire: 11 Easy Ways Anyone Can Secure a Child’s Financial Future”. www.mckinleymoney.com

Wednesday
2/20/2008
4:00 PM
080220L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Senators Obama and McCain won yesterday in Wisconsin's presidential primary. After four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Wisconsin campaign, voting demographics, and what's next on the campaign trail.
Guest: Terri Johnson, Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Wednesday
2/20/2008
5:00 PM
080220M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Shootings at Northern Illinois University and at a city council meeting in Kirkwood, Missouri were just two of several such incidents in the past few weeks. After five, At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest look at violence in America, and how we react to it.
Guest: Stan Stojkovic (Stoy-kah-VICH), Dean Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, UW-Milwaukee. Member, Governor’s Task Force on Campus Safety.

Tuesday
2/19/2008
4:00 PM
080219L

At Issue with Ben Merens
In a letter to the Cuban people, today, Fidel Castro announced his resignation as President of Cuba. After four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the implications for Cuba and the United States.
Guest: Mauricio Font, Director of the Bildner Center for Western Hemisphere Studies, and Professor of Sociology at The Graduate Center and Queens College, City University of New York.

Tuesday
2/19/2008
5:00 PM
080219M

At Issue with Ben Merens
The Wisconsin state budget is at risk of deficit as the economy cools. After five, At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the issues facing the Wisconsin state budget.
Guest: Todd Berry, President, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. wistax@wisgtax.org

Monday
2/18/2008
4:00 PM
080218L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Wisconsin's presidential primary is tomorrow. After four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the weekend's flurry of political campaigning in Wisconsin, and how Tuesday's primary election results will determine the course of the campaign.
Guest: John Nichols, associate editor, "The Capital Times "and Washington correspondent for "The Nation."

Monday
2/18/2008
5:00 PM
080218M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Ben Merens continues to bring you the Great Decisions Series each Monday at five. Today, after five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss America’s role in Iraq, and the choices a new American president will face in Iraq.
GUEST: Huda Ahmed (Who-da AH-med), is an award-winning Iraqi journalist who worked as a reporter for McClatchy Newspapers (formerly Knight Ridder Newspapers) in Baghdad. She has been recognized by Knight Ridder’s Washington bureau for extraordinary bravery in covering combat in the siege of Najaf in Southern Iraq, and received the Courage in Journalism Award for 2007 from the International Women’s Media Foundation.

Friday
2/15/2008
4:00 PM
080215L

At Issue with Ben Merens
The news that’s been in the week that was... After four, At Issue with Ben Merens, it’s 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. havend@uww.edu

Friday
2/15/2008
5:00 PM
080215M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Each of us carries within us the seeds of being a writer. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss exercises and strategies of renowned writers to spark your creative writing skills.
Guest: Bret Anthony Johnston, Director of Creative Writing, Harvard University. Editor, "Naming the World: and other Exercises for the Creative Writer."

Thursday
2/14/2008
4:00 PM
080214L

At Issue with Ben Merens
With the U.S. economy under stress, how do Senators Clinton and Obama propose to resolve the problem? After four, At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Democratic candidates’ economic platforms.
Guest: Robert Pollin (POLE-in), Professor of Economics and Co-Director of the Political Economy Research Institute, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Thursday
2/14/2008
5:00 PM
080214M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Happy Valentine's Day! On this holiday of love, Ben Merens invites you to call in, after five, to share your most romantic memory.

Wednesday
2/13/2008
4:00 PM
080213L

At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Democratic Presidential candidates’ platforms on foreign policy.
Guest: Stuart Gottlieb, Lecturer of International Affairs, Yale University. Director of Policy Studies, McMillan Center for International and Area Studies.

Wednesday
2/13/2008
5:00 PM
080213M

At Issue with Ben Merens
A year from now, Americans will watch television transmitted by a digital signal. After five, At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what this means to you.
Guest: Dick Golembiewski (GO-em-B'YEFF-skee), Milwaukee TV Historian. nitelinger_1@hotmail.com

Tuesday
2/12/2008
4:00 PM
080212L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Where do Senators Clinton and Obama stand on the issue of immigration? After four today, Ben and his guest discuss the Democratic candidates’ positions on immigration.
GUEST: Steven Camarota (Cam-er-rotta), Director of Research, Center for Immigration Studies. www.cis.org

Tuesday
2/12/2008
5:00 PM
080212M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Today is the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln, our nation's 16th president. After five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the defining document of Abraham Lincoln's presidency, the Emancipation Proclamation.
Guest: Steven Kantrowitz, Associate Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Monday
2/11/2008
4:00 PM
080211L

At Issue with Ben Merens
As Wisconsin voters prepare to vote in the Wisconsin Primary on February 19, what should people be looking at as they examine the health care plans of the democratic presidential candidates? After four today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the health care plans of Senators Clinton and Obama.
Guest; Edward F. Howard, Executive Vice President, The Alliance for Health Reform, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that educates congressional staff and the press on health-care policies.
www.allhealth.org

Monday
2/11/2008
5:00 PM
080211M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Ben Merens continues the Great Decision series each Monday. At five, join the conversation as Ben and his guest discuss whether the U.S. should engage... or isolate... nations like Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.
Guest: David Mack, Vice President, Middle East Institute, Washington, D.C. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.

Friday
2/8/2008
4:00 PM
080208L

At Issue with Ben Merens
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. Ben Merens and guest Mordecai Lee will take your calls.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee.

Friday
2/8/2008
5:00 PM
080208M

At Issue with Ben Merens
A bill is floating around Madison that would outlaw cell phone use by all Wisconsin drivers…unless the use is hands-free. Today after five, Ben Merens speaks with the author of the bill and an opposing voice.
State Representative Marlin Schneider, (D) author hands-free only cell phone bill
Bonnie Sesolak, development director, National Motorists Association

Thursday
2/7/2008
4:00 PM
080207L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Former Governor Mitt Romney announced today that he has suspended his campaign for the Presidency of the United States. After four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss Romney’s campaign and the impact his leaving the race has on both the Republican and Democratic campaigns.
GUEST: Sy Sheppard, Visiting Professor of Political Science at Boston University. He is the author of, "The Partisan Press: A History of Media Bias in the United States."

Thursday
2/7/2008
5:00 PM
080207M

At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, "Whad’Ya Know" host Michael Feldman joins Ben Merens on At Issue to talk about his show, radio humor, and other things Michael.
Guest: Michael Feldman, host and executive Producer, "Whad'Ya Know" comedy quiz show. Author, “Glad You Asked”. www.notmuch.com

Wednesday
2/6/2008
4:00 PM
080206L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Yesterday, nearly half the states in the Union made their mark on the race for the White House. At Issue, after four, Ben Merens and his guest look at what the Presidential race looks like after Super Tuesday.
Guest: Joe Heim, Professor of Political Science, UW La Crosse. Heim.jose@uwlax.edu

Wednesday
2/6/2008
5:00 PM
080206M

At Issue with Ben Merens
The growth of autism has been exponential, and there are many reasons offered. After five, At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the definition of autism, and some of the possible reasons behind its astonishing growth.
Guest: Dr. Norman Schwartz, general practitioner focusing on complex chronic illnesses. www.autism.com

Tuesday
2/5/2008
4:00 PM
080205L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Today is Super Tuesday when voters in twenty-four states head to the polls. At Issue, After four, Ben Merens and his guest recap the primary process and examine how the candidates have run their campaigns.
Guest: Linda Fowler, Professor of Government, Dartmouth College.

Tuesday
2/5/2008
5:00 PM
080205M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Many have experienced the difficulties that can arise when money and personal relationships intersect. After five, Ben Merens and his guests discuss money problems in relationships.
Guest: Jeanne Fleming and Leonard Schwarz, authors of "Isn't It Their Turn To Pick Up The Check?" (Free Press)

Monday
2/4/2008
4:00 PM
080204L

At Issue with Ben Merens
The Food and Drug Administration is supposed to protect the safety of both food and medical products for the American consumer. After four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the challenges facing the agency as it faces increasing struggles to regulate both food and medical product safety.
GUEST: Michael Taylor, Research Professor at George Washington University School of Public Health and former Deputy Commissioner for Policy at the Food and Drug Administration.

Monday
2/4/2008
5:00 PM
080204M

At Issue with Ben Merens
The Great Decisions Series continues today, and each Monday. After five, Ben Merens and his guest focus on U.S. - China relations.
Guest: David M. Lampton, Director of China Studies, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. He is a guest lecturer for the UW-Milwaukee series, "Great Decisions for the Next American President, US/China Relations: Rivalry or Partnership?"

Friday
2/1/2008
4:00 PM
080201L

At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, on At Issue with Ben Merens, it's time for Your Views on the News. You're invited to call in with your thoughts about the week's most significant news story.
Guest: Boyce Watkins, assistant professor of finance, Syracuse University. Host of "Boiling Hot With Boyce Watkins" syndicated radio show. www.boycewatkins.com

Friday
2/1/2008
5:00 PM
080201M

At Issue with Ben Merens
Winter illness seems to be hitting everyone. And while most viruses need to run their course – there are some home remedies people use to soothe their souls. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with a nutritionist about home remedies for winter illnesses.
Sarah Mattison, spokeswoman Wisconsin Dietetic Association Registered Dietician www.eatrightwisc.org

Thursday
1/31/2008
4:00 PM
080131L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Ralph Nader is seriously considering a run for the White House and has formed an exploratory committee. He joins Ben Merens today after four on At Issue today to discuss why.
Ralph Nader, consumer activist and potential Presidential candidate in 2008 www.naderexplore08.org

Thursday
1/31/2008
5:00 PM
080131M

At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, At Issue, with the Presidential primary campaign season in full swing, Ben Merens and his guest look at the words being spoken by the candidates, and compare them to the Presidential campaign of 1968.
Guest: Dick Haven, Professor of Communication and Interim Dean, College of Arts and Communication, UW-Whitewater.

Wednesday
1/30/2008
4:00 PM
080130L

At Issue with Ben Merens
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani rolled the dice yesterday in Florida. At Issue, after four, Ben Merens and his guest look at the results of the Florida primary.
Guest: Dale Herspring, professor of political science, Kansas State University.

Wednesday
1/30/2008
5:00 PM
080130M

At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, on At Issue with Ben Merens, call in with your suggestions for guests and programs during Ben's January open line.

Tuesday
1/29/2008
4:00 PM
080129L

At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest talk about President Bush's final State of the Union address last night.
Guest: Jon Pevehouse, Associate Professor of Political Science,
Harris School For Public Policy, University Of Chicago. Author, “While Dangers Gather: Congressional Checks on Presidential War Powers”.
pevehouse@uchicago.edu

Tuesday
1/29/2008
5:00 PM
080129M

At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue, after five, Ben Merens’ guest says couples who fight tend to live longer... when conflict leads to problem solving.
Guest: Ernest Harburg, senior research scientist, School of Public Health and Psychology, University of Michigan. ernie@yipharburg.com

Monday
1/28/2008
4:00 PM
080128L

At Issue with Ben Merens
The Democratic race for the White House has become mainly a race about race. But not only race – according to Ben Merens’ guest today after four on At Issue. Tune in for a look at the many different aspects that are shaping the race for the White House.
Barbara Perry, Professor of Political Science SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
Kennedy Presidency expert – has written about Jackie Kennedy perry@sbc.edu

Monday
1/28/2008
5:00 PM
080128M

At Issue with Ben Merens
The Great Decisions series continues today, and each Monday. After five, the focus for Ben Merens and his guest is on national security and the war on terror.
Guest: David Schorr, program officer in Policy Analysis and Dialogue at the Stanley Foundation. Great Decisions For The Next American President National Security: Is the war on terror the right framework for U.S. security policy?