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Tuesday
5/29/2012
4:00 PM
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Civility and Politics
Next week's recall election will determine who will be our state's governor but it won't guarantee any civility among the citizens. That is the job of each one of us...that's according to Ben's guest, today after four.
Guest: Sheldon Lubar, chairman, Lubar & Co. His op-ed on civility in politics is at http://wpr.org/r/?734
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Monday
5/28/2012
3:00 PM
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Dare to be Average
Are you depressed . . . unhappy . . . unfulfilled? Ever wanted to be more than you are? After three, join Ben Merens and his guest in a conversation about how to "throw it all out the window," and dare to be average.
Guest: David Martin, writer of short humor and political satire. Bi-weekly humor column, The Ottawa Citizen. Author, "Dare to Be Average". (Rebroadcast from 9/16/2011)
 Dare to Be Average
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Monday
5/28/2012
4:00 PM
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One Patient Global Health
Health care shouldn't be about whether or not you can pay for it but rather whether or not you have a need for it...so says Ben Merens' guest today after four on At Issue. Ben's guest is with the One Patient Global Health Initiative. (Rebroadcast from 10/24/2011)
Guest: Dr. Dan Ivankovich, (Eye-VONK-eh-vitch) is an orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist and spine specialist. He is a consultant at One Patient Global Health Intiative. www.onepatient.org
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Friday
5/25/2012
3:00 PM
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The Appeal of Science Fiction
Fans of the late author Douglas Adams celebrate Towel Day today. "Men in Black 3" hits the big screen this weekend. And "The Hunger Games" continue to entrance readers and movie goers. It's a good spring for science fiction, so today after three, Ben and his guest talk about the appeal of sci-fi.
Guest: Michael Levy (LEE-vee), Professor and Chair of the English Department at UW-Stout
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Friday
5/25/2012
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
After four, it's Your Views on the News on At Issue. Listeners are invited to call-in with their thoughts about the week's biggest news story. That's Your Views on the News today after four.
Guest: Steven Schier (SHEAR) is Dorothy H. and Edward C. Congdon Professor of Political Science at Carleton College. He is the author of several books, including "By Invitation Only: The Rise of Exclusive Politics in the United States," and "You Call This an Election? America's Peculiar Democracy." He is an occasional political analyst for KSTP Television in Minneapolis.
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Thursday
5/24/2012
3:00 PM
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Memorial Day History
Memorial Day is just about here, which means the unofficial start of summer. After three, Ben and his guest discuss the history behind the holiday.
Guest: Ken Davis, historian and the author of numerous books, including "A Nation Rising," "America's Hidden History," and the "Don't Know Much About" series
Don't Know Much About the American Presidents
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Thursday
5/24/2012
4:00 PM
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Recall Process with Kevin Kennedy
Absentee voting has begun in the recall elections, and so far, turnout has been high. After four, Ben speaks with the director of Wisconsin's Government Accountability Board about early voting, the recall election process, and what changes you can expect at the polls.
Guest: Kevin Kennedy, Director and General Counsel of the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
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Wednesday
5/23/2012
3:00 PM
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ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil far exceeds its fellow oil companies in both profits and political contributions. After three, Ben talks with New Yorker writer Steve Coll about how this influential company operates in the U.S. and around the world.
Guest: Steve Coll, staff writer for the New Yorker magazine, president of the New America Foundation, and author of PRIVATE EMPIRE: EXXONMOBIL AND AMERICAN POWER.
Private Empire: Exxon Mobile and American Power
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Wednesday
5/23/2012
4:00 PM
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Candidate Forum with Tom Barrett
After four, Ben Merens continues his series of candidate forums with the candidates running for governor and lieutenant governor. In the first half of the hour, he'll speak to Milwaukee's mayor, and democratic candidate for governor, Tom Barrett.
Guest: Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Mayor, democratic candidate for governor. www.barrettforwisconsin.com/
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Wednesday
5/23/2012
4:30 PM
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Candidate Forum with Hari Trivedi
After four-thirty, Ben Merens talks with the independent candidate who's running for governor in Wisconsin.
Guest: Dr. Hari Trivedi (hah-REE trah-VEH-dee), physician from Brookfield, independent candidate for governor. http://www.trivgov.com/
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Tuesday
5/22/2012
3:00 PM
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Engaging in Civil Discourse
As Wisconsin's recall season progresses, a discussion about civil discourse is on tap today after three on At Issue. Ben Merens talks with Nate Garvis, author of "Naked Civics: Creating a Post Political World Beyond Left Versus Right."
Guest: Nate Garvis, Founder/President Naked Civics
"Naked Civics: Creating a Post Political World Beyond Left Versus Right" Pub date September
http://wpr.org/r/?731
Naked Civics
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Tuesday
5/22/2012
4:00 PM
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Candidate Forum with Mahlon Mitchell
Ben Merens begins his series of forums with the candidates running for governor and lieutenant governor. After four, Ben speaks with Mahlon Mitchell, the democratic candidate for lieutenant governor.
Guest: Mahlon (MAY-lin) Mitchell, President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. http://www.mahlonmitchell.com
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Tuesday
5/22/2012
4:30 PM
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Recall Update with Jeff Mayers
Then after four-thirty, Ben and his guest discuss the latest from the recall race, including the newest poll numbers showing Governor Walker increasing his lead, and a look at the latest political ads.
Guest: Jeff Mayers, president of WisPolitics.com. www.wispolitics.com
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Monday
5/21/2012
3:00 PM
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Econ 101 - May 2012
After three, join Rob Ferrett and guest economist Kevin Quinn for At Issue's monthly check-in on the economy. It's Econ 101, and your questions about the economy are welcomed.
Guest: Kevin Quinn, Associate Academic Dean and Professor of Economics, St. Norbert College
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Monday
5/21/2012
4:00 PM
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The Sickening of Society?
The American Psychological Association has been drafting a new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders...and some of the proposed changes have sparked controversy. After four, Rob Ferrett talks with a past president of the APA, who says the proposed changes will lead to the over-diagnosis of mental disorders and lead to a "sickening of society."
Guest: Frank Farley, Psychologist at Temple University and Former President, American Psychological Association
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Friday
5/18/2012
3:00 PM
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Ted Williams, "The Golden Voice"
In early 2011, Ted Williams was a homeless panhandler in Columbus, Ohio. But when a local journalist posted a video of him speaking with his now-famous "radio voice," the You Tube video went viral. After three, Williams talks about his new-found celebrity, and his quest to get clean, with guest host Gene Purcell.
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Ted Williams - voice-over artist and author, with Bret Witter, of A Golden Voice: how Faith, Hard Work, and Humility Brought Me from the Streets to Salvation
A Golden Voice: how Faith, Hard Work, and Humility...
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Friday
5/18/2012
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
The news that's been in the week that was - it's Your Views on the News, today after four, on At Issue with guest host Gene Purcell. Call in with your thoughts about the week's top news story.
Guest: Dick Haven, Emeritus Professor of Communication, UW-Whitewater
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Thursday
5/17/2012
3:00 PM
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The Future of the Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks finished this season with a record of 31-35, and the Bradley Center had its lowest attendance since the team moved there in 1988. There's been talk of building a new stadium...and even some rumors of the team leaving Milwaukee for good. After three, Ben and his guest discuss the future of the Milwaukee Bucks franchise.
Guest: Don Walker, sports business reporter and blogger at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His blog, "The Business of Sports" is at: http://wpr.org/r/?628
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Thursday
5/17/2012
4:00 PM
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G8 and NATO
Two major international summits will convene over the next few days. The leaders of the G-8 nations meet in Camp David tomorrow and Saturday, followed by the NATO summit in Chicago on Sunday and Monday. After four, Ben talks to two experts on what world government and military leaders hope to accomplish.
GUESTS
4-4:30pm Matthew Goodman - William E. Simon Chair in Political Economy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Goodman was previously the White House coordinator for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in the Obama Administration
4:30-5pm David Bosco - Assistant Professor at American University's School of International Service and a Contributing Editor at Foreign Policy Magazine
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Wednesday
5/16/2012
3:00 PM
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Peacebuilding in a War-Torn World
War is often seen as the path to peace but it rarely works...so says Ben Merens' guest today after three on At Issue. Join in as Ben talks with Rob Ricigliano (Rih-SIG-Lee-ah-know) the author of "Making Peace Last: A Toolbox for Sustainable Peacebuilding."
Guest: Rob Ricigliano, Director, Institute of World Affairs, UW-Milwaukee, author,
"Making Peace Last: A Toolbox for Sustainable Peacebuilding" www.makingpeacelast.com
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Wednesday
5/16/2012
4:00 PM
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No Room for Third Parties?
Heated political rhetoric and seemingly endless gridlock have many voters wanting choices this fall that aren't democrats or republicans. But earlier this week, Americans Elect, an effort to get a third party candidate on the presidential ballot, failed to select a candidate. After four, Ben and his guest discuss third parties, and just where they go from here.
Guest: David Magleby (MAG-ehl-bee), Distinguished Professor of Political Science, and Dean of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences at Brigham Young University
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Tuesday
5/15/2012
3:00 PM
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What's in a Name?
Assigning a name to someone is a social act in our culture. So, what's in a name? After three, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how our names influence who we are.
GUEST: Ben Zimmer is executive producer of VisualThesaurus.com and Vocabulary.com. He writes a biweekly language column for The Boston Globe and is the former "On Language" columnist for The New York Times Magazine.
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Tuesday
5/15/2012
4:00 PM
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Housing Market and Refinancing Loans
President Obama is launching a new push for Americans to refinance their home loans at today's record low rates. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss refinancing and why this is also critical for businesses.
Guest: David Abromowitz (A-BROM-o-witz) is a Senior Fellow at the Center for American progress, focusing on housing policy.
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Monday
5/14/2012
3:00 PM
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What Teachers Make
The poem "What Teachers Make" has been viewed over five million times on YouTube. After three, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss his heartfelt defense of teachers and the vital role they play. www.taylormali.com
GUEST: Taylor Mali is the author of What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World. He was a classroom teacher for nine years, teaching subjects ranging from English and history to math and SAT preparation.
What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job ...
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Monday
5/14/2012
4:00 PM
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Banking Regulations
Last week's announcement that JPMorgan Chase had lost $2 billion in a trade gone wrong has reignited the debate over regulations in the banking industry. After four, Ben and his guest discuss the role of regulations, what they are, what's already in place, and what changes we might see as a result of this loss.
Guests:
- James Barth, Lowder Eminent Scholar in Finance at Auburn University and a Senior Fellow at the Milken Institute. He's the co-author of "Guardians of Finance: Making Regulators Work for Us"
- Bob DeYoung, Capitol Federal Professor in Financial Markets and Institutions at Kansas University, president of the President of the Southern Finance Association, and co-editor of the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking.
Guardians of Finance: Making Regulators Work for U...
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Friday
5/11/2012
3:00 PM
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Mother's Day Open Line
After three, in celebration of moms everywhere, At Issue brings you the annual Mother's Day open-line to share your favorite memories of mom.
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Friday
5/11/2012
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 after four on Your Views on the News with At Issue host Ben Merens.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of political science, UW-La Crosse
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Thursday
5/10/2012
3:00 PM
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End of Life Conversations
After three, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss the American struggle with communication and preparation at the end-of-life. www.considertheconversation.org
Guests:
- Mike Bernhagen is the Director of Community Engagement at Rainbow Hospice Care in Jefferson, Wisconsin - one of the state's few independent and non-profit hospice programs. He is Co-Producer of Consider the Conversation: A Documentary on a Taboo Subject.
- Terry Kaldhusdal is a 4th grade teacher at Magee Elementary School in Genesee Depot and a documentary filmmaker. In 2007, Terry was honored at the White House as Wisconsin's State Teacher of the Year. Consider the Conversation is his 5th documentary film.
Consider the Conversation: A Documentary on a Tabo...
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Thursday
5/10/2012
4:00 PM
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Saving for Retirement...or not
A new survey from the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association states that 49 percent of Americans are not paying into any sort of retirement plan. Today at four, Chris Farrell of Marketplace Money talks about the relative merits of different retirement plans, and why so many Americans are not saving for their golden years.
GUEST:
Chris Farrell, economics editor of Marketplace Money, produced by American Public Media
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Wednesday
5/9/2012
3:00 PM
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May 2012 Jobline
Whether you are looking for workers or work, join the discussion today after three for the May Job Line. Ben will start the hour discussing an update on job numbers and end with job hunting tips for recent college grads. During the hour we will take calls from listeners looking for work and offering work.
Guests: Keith Bender is an Associate Professor of Economics at UW-Milwaukee.
Mary Spencer is Director of the Career Placement Office at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
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Wednesday
5/9/2012
4:00 PM
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Recall Primary Results
After yesterday's vote, the rematch between Scott Walker and Tom Barrett is set for June 5th. After four, Ben and his guest discuss the results from yesterday's primary elections for governor, lieutenant governor and state senate.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee
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Tuesday
5/8/2012
3:00 PM
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Turn Your Neighborhood into a Place for Play
After three, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss how to turn your neighborhood into a vibrant and safe place for kids to come together and engage in meaningful and fun outdoor play.
Guests: Mike Lanza is the author of Playborhood: Turn Your Neighborhood into a Place for Play. He has been blogging at www.playborhood.com on the subject of kids' play in neighborhoods since 2007.
Melissa Atkins Wardy is the creator and owner of "Pigtail Pals - Redefine Girly," a company that offers empowering apparel and gifts for girls. You can read her blog at http://blog.pigtailpals.com.
Playborhood: Turn Your Neighborhood into a Place f...
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Tuesday
5/8/2012
4:00 PM
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Gay Marriage in 2012
While voters head to the polls today in North Carolina to vote on same-sex marriage, recent comments from Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Vice President Joe Biden have some wondering if the Obama administration will shift their stance on the issue. After four, Ben and his guest discuss same-sex marriage in 2012.
Guest: Brian Powell, Professor of Sociology, Indiana University. He's the author of "Counted Out: Same-Sex Relations and Americans' Definition of Family"
Counted Out: Same-Sex Relations and Americans' Def...
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Monday
5/7/2012
3:00 PM
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Green light for tuition differential in Minnesot...
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents' recently decided to allow colleges to charge different tuition rates for different majors. The University of Wisconsin already charges higher rates for engineering and business students. After three, guest host Gene Purcell talks about the increasing use of tuition differential and its potential impact on future students.
Guest: Jenna Ross, Higher Education reporter for the Star Tribune in the Twin Cities, Minnesota
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Monday
5/7/2012
4:00 PM
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Recall Primary Preview
After four, Gene Purcell and his guest look ahead to tomorrow's primary elections, and discuss the latest news in all six of the recall races.
Guest: Tim Dale, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UW-Green Bay
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Friday
5/4/2012
3:00 PM
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Dolphin Deaths in Peru
Peruvian authorities are still trying to unravel the mystery of why hundreds of dolphins have been found dead on beaches in the country over the past two and a half months. After three, join Gene Purcell and his guest as they discuss dolphin strandings around the world and why they happen. www.ifaw.org/us/
Guest: Katie Moore is Manager of Marine Mammal Rescue and Research at the International Fund for Animal Welfare in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts.
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Friday
5/4/2012
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Your views about the week's most significant story are welcome today after four on At Issue - It's Your Views on the News. What story has touched you the most and why?
Guest: Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science Stevens Point
"Bureaucracy and the Policy Process: Keeping the Promises"
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Thursday
5/3/2012
3:00 PM
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Fracking and Water Pollution
After three, join Gene Purcell and his guest as they discuss the issue of fracking and water pollution, including toilet to tap, pharmaceuticals in our water, and environmental pollution.
Guest: David Zetland is a Senior Water Economist in the Department of Environmental Economics and Natural Resources at Wageningen University in the Netherlands and he blogs on water, economics and politics at www.aguanomics.com.
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Thursday
5/3/2012
4:00 PM
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US-Afghanistan Security Agreement
On Tuesday, during a surprise trip to Afghanistan, President Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai signed a 10-year security agreement, ushering in a new era between the two countries. But after a long war, where do the two countries go from here? After four, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the future of US-Afghan relations
Guest: Omar Samad, Afghanistan Senior Expert in Residence with the Center for Conflict Management at the U.S. Institute of Peace. He is the former Afghan Ambassador to France and also served as Afghanistan's Ambassador to Canada. He's also a former advisor to Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Wednesday
5/2/2012
3:00 PM
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WPR Reporter Round-up
After three, join Ben Merens and four Wisconsin Public Radio reporters as they discuss news from around the state. The hour will begin with an update on campaign finance reports, and then turn to a discussion about downtown Green Bay redevelopment. The hour wraps up with an update on the latest Marquette Law School recall poll and the Department of Defense "mystery" barrels that Red Cliff and Department of Defense officials are planning to remove this summer in Superior.
Guests: Shawn Johnson is the State Government Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio. Patty Murray is the Green Bay Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio. Chuck Quirmbach is the Milwaukee Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio. Mike Simonson is the Superior Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Wednesday
5/2/2012
4:00 PM
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National News Round-Up
After four, on this One Day Wednesday, Ben Merens discusses the top national stories of the week with guest analyst Barbara Perry.
Guest: Barbara Perry, Senior Fellow and Associate Professor, Miller Center's Presidential Oral History Program, University of Virginia
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Tuesday
5/1/2012
3:00 PM
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The Crisis of American Walking
America is a country that has forgotten how to walk. That's according to Ben's guest after three, who says it's time to take a fresh look at our oldest mode of transportation.
Guest: Tom Vanderbilt is the author of Traffic: Why We Drive The Way We Do (and What It Says About Us). He writes about design, technology, science, and culture for Wired, Slate, The New York Times, and many other publications. His four-part series, "The Crisis in American Walking," can be found at http://wpr.org/r/?722
Traffic: Why We Drive The Way We Do (and What It S...
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Tuesday
5/1/2012
4:00 PM
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Record Gubernatorial Recall Campaign Spending
A record amount of money will be spent in next month's Gubernatorial recall election...but will it be spent wisely? Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and Jay Heck of Common Cause discuss how you would like to see the money spent.
Guest: Jay Heck, Executive Director, Common Cause of Wisconsin
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Monday
4/30/2012
3:00 PM
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Teen Distracted Driving Study
After three, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss a new study out on teen driving. The study found teen girls are more likely to use electronic devices behind the wheel than boys...and it's not just talking and texting behind the wheel that causes distractions. http://wisconsin.aaa.com/
Guest: Pam Moen (MOE-en) is the Assistant Vice President of Public Affairs at The Auto Club Group.
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Monday
4/30/2012
4:00 PM
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One Year After the Death of Bin Laden
It's been almost a year since the death of Osama bin Laden. After four, Ben and his guest discuss how our national security has been affected in the past year, and talk about what international threats are still out there.
Guest: Ed Turzanski, professor of Political Science at LaSalle University and Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute
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Friday
4/27/2012
3:00 PM
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The Relationship Between Fear and Courage
For many of us, the toughest challenge we face in life is facing our fears. Today after three on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the relationship between fear and courage.
Guest: Dr. Gordon Livingston, Psychiatrist and Writer
"The Thing You Think You Cannot Do: Thirty Truths About Fear and Courage"
www.gordonlivingston.com
The Thing You Think You Cannot Do: Thirty Truths A...
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Friday
4/27/2012
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Today after four on At Issue, it's Your Views on the News. You're invited to call in with your thoughts about the week's most significant news story.
Guest: Ken Mayer, professor of political science UW Madison, Affiliate Faculty LaFollette Institute of Public Affairs
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Thursday
4/26/2012
3:00 PM
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Candidate Forum with Lori Compas
It's the last day of candidate forums. Ben begins the hour with Lori Compas, a democratic candidate for state senate in the 13th district. Her primary challenger is Gary Ellerman. The winner of this primary will face republican Scott Fitzgerald and libertarian candidate Terry Virgil in the general election.
NOTE: Gary Ellerman declined our invitation to appear on the program.
Guest: Lori Compas, photographer and recall organizer, democratic candidate for state senate in the 13th district. http://www.loricompas.org/
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Thursday
4/26/2012
3:30 PM
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Senate Recall Races
After 3:30, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the four Senate recall elections.
Guest: Steve Walters, Senior Producer, Wisconsin Eye. He was formerly with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a political reporter.
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Thursday
4/26/2012
4:00 PM
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Postal Reform
On Wednesday, the Senate passed legislation which, among other changes, delays the U.S. Postal Service from having to close hundreds of post offices. Proponents of the bill say it'll save thousands of jobs, while critics point to the cost of keeping floundering branches open. After four, Ben talks with a guest who says the bill is misguided, and that the Postal Service needs more flexibility to reform itself.
Guest: James Gattuso, Senior Research Fellow in Regulatory Policy at The Heritage Foundation. His piece on the Postal Service is at http://wpr.org/r/?723
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Wednesday
4/25/2012
3:00 PM
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Candidate Forum with Kristen Dexter
After three, Ben Merens continues his series of candidate forums with former state representative Kristen Dexter, who's running for state senate in the 23rd district. Her primary challenger is James Engel. The winner of this primary will face republican Terry Moulton in the general election.
Guest: Kristen Dexter, former state representative, 68th assembly district, democratic candidate for state senate in the 23rd district. http://www.dexterforsenate.com/
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Wednesday
4/25/2012
3:30 PM
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Candidate Forum with James Engel
After three-thirty, Ben Merens speaks with "protest candidate" James Engel, who's running for state senate in the 23rd district. His primary challenger is Kristen Dexter. The winner of this primary will face republican Terry Moulton in the general election.
Guest: James Engel, democratic candidate for state senate in the 23rd district
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Wednesday
4/25/2012
4:00 PM
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Wisconsin Jobs Situation
In the past year, Wisconsin has lost more jobs than any other state...that's according to new U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics. At the same time, the unemployment rate has dropped from 7.6% to 6.8% during that same 12-month period. After four, Ben and his guest discuss the overall jobs situation in Wisconsin.
Guest: Brian Jacobsen, associate professor of business administration and economics, Wisconsin Lutheran College. Chief Portfolio Strategist, Wells Fargo Advantage Funds
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Tuesday
4/24/2012
3:00 PM
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Candidate Forum with John Lehman
After three, Ben Merens continues his series of candidate forums with former state lawmaker John Lehman, who's running for state senate in the 21st district. His primary challenger is Tamra Varebrook. The winner of this primary will face republican Van Wangaard in the general election.
NOTE: Tamra Varebrook did not respond to our invitation to appear on the program.
Guest: John Lehman, former democratic state representative and senator, democratic candidate for state senate in the 21st district. http://www.lehman4senate.com/
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Tuesday
4/24/2012
3:30 PM
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Protest Candidates
After three-thirty, Ben talks with a GOP spokesmen about the decision to run "protest" candidates in all six recall elections.
Guest: Ben Sparks, Communications Director and Spokesman for the Republican Party of Wisconsin
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Tuesday
4/24/2012
4:00 PM
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Reforming Social Security
Without reform, Social Security's trust fund will be exhausted by 2033...that's according to the 2012 Social Security trustees report, which was released this week. After four, Ben and his guest what needs to happen to make the program sustainable.
Guest: Jason Peuquet (puh-KAY), Research Director, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
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Monday
4/23/2012
3:00 PM
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Candidate Forum with Donna Seidel
Ben Merens starts his series of candidate forums with democratic representative Donna Seidel, who's running for state senate in the 29th district. Her primary challenger is Jim Buckley. The winner of this primary will face republican Jerry Petrowski in the general election.
Guest: Donna Seidel (SIDE-uhl), democratic state representative from Wausau, democratic candidate for state senate in the 29th district. http://www.seidelforsenate.com/
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Monday
4/23/2012
3:30 PM
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Candidate Forum with Jim Buckley
Then after three-thirty, Ben speaks with democratic challenger Jim Buckley, who's running as a "protest candidate." His primary opponent is Donna Seidel. The winner of this primary will face republican Jerry Petrowski in the general election.
Guest: Jim Buckley, democratic candidate for state senate in the 29th district
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Monday
4/23/2012
4:00 PM
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Understanding Bi-Polar
It is not a crime to be bi-polar but it is a shame if you suffer from it and are ashamed. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what it means to be bi-polar and what can be done about it.
Guest: Robin Nusslock, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University, Director, Mood Disorders Laboratory http://mdl.psych.northwestern.edu
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Friday
4/20/2012
3:00 PM
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The Importance of Volunteering
Volunteering can have many benefits, including helping you zero in on the things that matter to you, getting and staying connected with others, and helping you process grief and forgiveness faster. That's according to Gene Purcell's guest, after three. As National Volunteer week winds down, they'll discuss the importance and benefits of donating your time to something you believe in.
Guest: Kristina Paider, screenwriter and global media consultant, author of "Unbreakable Spirit: Rising Above the Impossible." She now lives in Los Angeles, but is a graduate of UW-Eau Claire, and began her career at WLUK-TV in Green Bay and WEAU-TV in Eau Claire.
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4/20/2012
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
After four, Gene Purcell brings you Your Views on the News. You're invited to call-in and share what news story mattered the most to you this week, and why.
Guest: Mort Sipress, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, UW Eau Claire
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Thursday
4/19/2012
3:00 PM
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Lessons We Learn From Our Dogs
Our dogs teach us how to be patient, kind and friendly. And, the lessons last long after the dog is gone. Today after three on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest talk with you about life lessons we gain from our dogs.
Guest: John Lichty, "Raising Charlie: The Lesson of a Perfect Dog"
http://whisperingjesse.blogspot.com
Raising Charlie: The Lesson of a Perfect Dog
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Thursday
4/19/2012
4:00 PM
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Fixing Wisconsin's Broken Political Culture
Wisconsin's political culture is quite fractured these days...and many people hope that it will be repaired by the upcoming Gubernatorial recall election. However, Ben Merens' guest today after four on At Issue wonders if recall is the cure.
Guest: Todd Berry, president Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, www.wistax.org
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Wednesday
4/18/2012
3:00 PM
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Dr. Helen Caldicott
After three, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the medical impacts of nuclear power.
Guest: Dr. Helen Caldicott has been called the "First Lady of the Nuclear-Freeze movement." An internationally known physician activist, she is a Nobel Prize nominee and past president of Physicians for Social Responsibility. She is the author of numerous books, her latest being "If You Love This Planet: A Plan to Save the Earth."
If You Love This Planet: A Plan to Save the Earth
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Wednesday
4/18/2012
4:00 PM
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The Most Influential People of 2012
Barack Obama. Tim Tebow. Steven Colbert. After four, Ben and his guest discuss Time magazine's choices for the Top 100 Most Influential People in the World. http://wpr.org/r/?719
Guest: Belinda Luscombe, editor-at-large for TIME magazine
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Wednesday
4/18/2012
4:30 PM
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The Healthy, Happy Heart
Happiness is actually key to a healthy heart...so concludes research out of Harvard University. Today after four-thirty on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with one of the study's researchers.
Guest: Laura Kubzansky, Associate Professor -- Dept of Society, Human Development, and Health Harvard School of Public Health -- Harvard University
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Tuesday
4/17/2012
3:00 PM
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The Bully Society
Has vicious bullying now become commonplace in schools? And if so, what effect is it having on our kids? After three, Ben and his guest discuss "the bully society" and what can be done about it.
Guest: Jessie Klein, assistant professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Adelphi University. Her new book is, "The Bully Society: School Shootings and the Crisis of Bullying in America's Schools."
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Tuesday
4/17/2012
4:00 PM
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Role of Taxes Today
Today is Tax Day, and after four, Ben and his guest discuss the role of taxes in modern society. Just what are we paying for, and how have our attitudes towards taxes changed?
Guest: Andrew Reschovsky (resh-AWV-skee), Professor of Public Affairs and Applied Economics at UW-Madison.
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Monday
4/16/2012
3:00 PM
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April Econ 101
Today after three join Ben Merens and his guest economist for another edition of At Issue Econ 101 - to ask your questions about our economy. What's on your mind this week about the economy?
Guest: Kevin Quinn is Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College.
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Monday
4/16/2012
4:00 PM
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The Future of Social Security
Starting next year, social security checks will no longer be sent by mail, and will be replaced by electronic deposits. The switch is estimated to save the government $120 million a year, but concerns have been raised that the change could be disorienting for those who rely on the payments. After four, Ben and his guest look at the change, other proposed changes, and the future of social security.
Guest: Richard Johnson, Senior Fellow and Director of the Program on Retirement Policy at The Urban Institute
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Friday
4/13/2012
3:00 PM
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100th Anniversary of the Titanic Disaster
After three, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, and why, a century later, we're still enamored with the ship. www.averydeceivingnight.com
Guest: Tim Maltin is an author and historian who has been researching the Titanic for the last 25 years. He has been captivated by the sinking since he was only seven years old. Maltin is the author of 101 Things You Thought You Knew About the Titanic...But Didn't! and Titanic: First Accounts.
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Friday
4/13/2012
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. Just what are your views on the news this week? News analyst Ed Miller joins in to hear your thoughts about this week's top news stories.
Guest: Ed Miller, Professor Political Science UW Stevens Point
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Thursday
4/12/2012
3:00 PM
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When We Wish To Be A Member of the Opposite Sex
You're a woman...talking to a car mechanic...did you ever wish you were a man? How about you're a man...and you're teen-age daughter is having boy trouble...did you ever wish you were a woman? Today after three on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss when we might wish we were members of the opposite sex.
Guest: Katie Klein, blogger, OnMilwaukee.com,
Social Media Strategist BOELTER & Lincoln
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Thursday
4/12/2012
4:00 PM
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Update on Trayvon Martin Case
After four, Ben and his guest discuss the latest news from the Trayvon Martin case.
Guest: Beth Kassab (kah-SAHB), columnist at the Orlando Sentinel. http://wpr.org/r/?718
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Wednesday
4/11/2012
3:00 PM
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The Challenges Women Face Running A Business
Succeeding in business is never easy...and can be further complicated if you are female. Today after three, At Issue host Ben Merens looks at the special challenges that women in business face.
Guest: Carolyn Gable, Author of"Everything I Know As A CEO, I Learned As A Waitress." Founder, "Expect A Miracle Foundation." President, New Age Transportation
www.carolyngableretreats.com
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4/11/2012
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New Bills Governor Walker Signed Recently
This weekend and Monday Governor Walker signed many new bills into law, including a bill granting greater access to a juveniles criminal history and Cindy's Law, which allows a judge to impose GPS tracking on a person who knowingly violates a restraining order. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss each new bill and the changes they will bring. http://marycspicuzza.com/
Guest: Mary Spicuzza is a State Government Reporter with the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Tuesday
4/10/2012
3:00 PM
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Secret Heroes
Most of us are familiar with the lives and deeds of American heroes like George Washington and Martin Luther King, Jr. But what about names like Carl Akeley or Hugh Thompson? After three, Ben and his guest talk about the everyday Americans who had a role in shaping the world we live in today.
Guest: Paul Martin has spent three decades as an editor with the National Geographic Society, and the last twenty years as the executive editor of National Geographic Traveler. He's the author of "Secret Heroes: Everyday Americans Who Shaped Our World"
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Tuesday
4/10/2012
4:00 PM
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Rick Santorum Drops Out
Rick Santorum announced this afternoon that he's suspending his presidential campaign. After four, Ben and his guest discuss Santorum's decision, and where conservatives go from here.
Guest: Peverill Squire, Chair in American Political Institutions and Political Science, University of Missouri. Senior Editor, Legislative Studies Quarterly
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Monday
4/9/2012
3:00 PM
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Liars and Outliers
Society runs on trust. We have no choice but to trust that the random people, institutions, and systems we interact with will cooperate and be trustworthy. After three, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how security can protect us from defectors; and what enables us to trust strangers at the local, national, and global scale. www.schneier.com
Guest: Bruce Schneier is the author of Liars and Outliers: Enabling the Trust That Society Needs to Thrive. He is a security technologist who studies the human side of security and is the author of eleven books.
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Monday
4/9/2012
4:00 PM
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Tom Barrett and Recall Update
After four, Ben Merens talks with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett about his decision to run for governor.
Then after four-thirty, Ben and his guest discuss the latest recall news, including the endorsement of Tom Barrett by Former U.S. Representative Dave Obey.
Guests:
- Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Mayor, democratic candidate for governor
- JR Ross, editor, www.WisPolitics.com
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Friday
4/6/2012
3:00 PM
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More Post Secrets With Frank Warren
The Post Secret project is designed to let people share their most private thoughts and secrets...and millions have. Today after three on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with the project's founder and hears some of your secrets.
Guest: Frank Warren, author of PostSecret, My Secret, The Secret Lives of Men and Women, A Lifetime of Secrets, and Post Secret: Confessions on Life, Death, and God. He started Post Secret as a community art project in 2004. Since then, he has received over 400,000 anonymous postcards. www.PostSecret.com
My Secret
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Friday
4/6/2012
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Your Views on the News
A look at the news that's been in the week that was today after four on Your Views on the News with At Issue host Ben Merens.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science UW La-Crosse
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Thursday
4/5/2012
3:00 PM
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MLB Season Begins
It's the beginning of the Major League Baseball season, with the Brewers home opener in Milwaukee tomorrow. After three, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss all things baseball.
Guests: Tyler Barnes is Vice President of Communications for the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club.
Mike Wickett is a morning show host on Sports Radio WSSP 1250 in Milwaukee. He co-hosts the show Chuck and Wickett weekdays from 5-9 a.m.
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Thursday
4/5/2012
4:00 PM
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Running Fake Candidates
The Wisconsin GOP has announced that it plans to run "fake democrats" in all six recall elections, ensuring primaries in each race. After four, we'll discuss the decision to run fake candidates, and the impact it might have on the general election.
Guest: Dennis Dresang, professor emeritus of public affairs and political science, and founding director, the La Follette School of Public Affairs, UW-Madison
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Wednesday
4/4/2012
3:00 PM
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April 2012 Jobline
Whether you are looking for workers or work, join the discussion today after three for the April Job Line. Ben will start the hour discussing an update on job numbers and end with job hunting tips from a career counselor.
Guests: Ernie Goss is MacAllister Chair and Professor of Economics at Creighton University.
Matt Myers is a Career Counselor at the Career Services Center at Marquette University.
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Wednesday
4/4/2012
4:00 PM
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Wisconsin Primary Recap
After four, Ben and his guest discuss the results from yesterday's presidential primary here in Wisconsin.
Guest: Ken Goldstein, professor of political science, UW-Madison, Director, Wisconsin Advertising Project.
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Tuesday
4/3/2012
3:00 PM
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The Race For What's Left
What happens as demand for critical natural resources surpasses the supply? After three, Ben and his guest discuss global resource depletion, and what can be done about it.
Guest: Michael Klare, Professor of Peace and World Security Studies, Hampshire College. Author of several books about energy and natural resources, including his latest, "The Race for What's Left: The Scramble for the World's Last Resources."
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Tuesday
4/3/2012
4:00 PM
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Supreme Court OKs Strip Searches
By a vote of 5-4, the Supreme Court has ruled that strip-searches may be performed by jailers, even on those arrested for minor offenses. After four, Ben and his guest discuss the case, and the balance between security and privacy.
Guest: Donald Downs, Alexander Meiklejohn Professor of Political Science, Law, and Journalism at UW-Madison
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Monday
4/2/2012
3:00 PM
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Celebrating Change
Celebrate At Issue today starting at three when host Ben Merens talks about celebrating change with Connie Kilmark.
Guest: Connie Kilmark, founder, counseling and consulting firm, Kilmark & Associates
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Monday
4/2/2012
4:00 PM
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Wisconsin Primary Preview
Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are campaigning across Wisconsin today, leading up to the state's primary tomorrow, and Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul have made stops here as well. After four, we'll discuss the upcoming Wisconsin primary, and how the state is expected the vote.
Guest: Susan Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department, UW-Whitewater and Director, University's Center for Political Science and Public Policy Research
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Friday
3/30/2012
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Your views about the week's most significant story are welcome today after four on At Issue - It's Your Views on the News. What story has touched you the most and why?
Guest: Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science Stevens Point
"Bureaucracy and the Policy Process: Keeping the Promises"
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Friday
3/30/2012
5:00 PM
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Wisconsin...A State of Firsts
Wisconsin boasts the first public radio station in America and a whole lot more. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest look at historical Wisconsin firsts.
Guest: Kim Beck, Director, Arts, Humanities and Science, UW Milwaukee
School of Continuing Education
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Thursday
3/29/2012
4:00 PM
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Autism on the Rise
According to new estimates, autism affects one out of every 88 children in the United States, making it more common than previously thought. After four, Ben and his guest discuss the implications of the findings.
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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Thursday
3/29/2012
5:00 PM
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Wacky Uses for Everyday Items
Would you ever shave with peanut butter? Or how about washing your hair with whipped cream? According to Ben's guest, there are plenty of other uses for household products if you're willing to get creative, and he'll share his ideas, after five.
Guest: Joey Green is the author of more than 40 books, including "Polish Your Furniture with Panty Hose" and "Paint Your House with Powdered Milk." He's a former contributing editor to National Lampoon and a former advertising copywriter. www.joeygreen.com
Polish Your Furniture with Panty Hose
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Wednesday
3/28/2012
4:00 PM
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La Follette Enters Race and Recall Numbers
After four, Ben Merens talks with Wisconsin's Secretary of State, who announced today that he will run for governor, if a recall election is called.
Then after four-thirty, Ben and his guest discuss the latest recall news, including a new Marquette Law School poll, which shows Governor Walker leading in tight matchups with declared candidate Kathleen Falk, and possible candidate Tom Barrett.
Guests:
- Doug La Follette, Wisconsin Secretary of State, democratic candidate for governor
- Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, Marquette University; Co-developer and contributor,www.PollsAndVotes.com.
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Wednesday
3/28/2012
5:00 PM
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Changing Way We Consume Media
The way we consume media in the United States is changing. More people are streaming television online and downloading movies from the internet vs. paying for cable or going to a box store to rent a video. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the changing way we consume media.
Guest: Robert Thompson is the founding director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University.
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Tuesday
3/27/2012
4:00 PM
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Health Care and the Supreme Court
As the Supreme Court wraps up its second day of oral arguments over the Affordable Care Act, Ben Merens discusses health care reform with the regional director of Health and Human Services, after four.
Then after four-thirty, Ben and his guest continue the discussion on the challenge to the federal health care law, and discuss the state of health care in Wisconsin.
Guests:
- Kenneth Munson, Regional Director of the Region 5 Office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Region 5 covers almost 20% of the U.S. population, and is composed of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin
-Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin
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Tuesday
3/27/2012
5:00 PM
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Status of U.S./Afghanistan Relations
Yesterday we learned of the killing of two British soldiers at a NATO base in Helmand by an Afghan solider. This comes just two weeks after U.S. Staff Sgt. Robert Bales allegedly killed 16 Afghan civilians. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the status of foreign relations between the U.S. and Afghanistan.
Guest: Jeremi Suri is the 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.
Liberty's Surest Guardian: American Nation-Buildin...
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Monday
3/26/2012
4:00 PM
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Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Laws
The killings of Trayvon Martin in Florida and Bo Morrison in Wisconsin have raised concerns about 'Stand your Ground' laws and the Castle Doctrine, both of which have been invoked in these cases. After four, Ben and his guests discuss the laws, and the balance between gun rights and public safety.
Guests:
- Gil Halsted, WPR reporter who reported on the Bo Morrison shooting
- Michael Seigel, Professor of Law, and Director of the Criminal Justice Center and Clinics at the University of Florida
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Monday
3/26/2012
5:00 PM
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Opinion and the Media
From the cable-news television lineup to the many voices in the blogosphere, there's a growing influence of opinion formats in political journalism...but is that necessarily a bad thing? After five, Ben and his guest discuss the rise and role of opinion in the media.
Guest: Eleanor Townsley, professor of sociology at Mount Holyoke College. She the co-author of, "The Space of Opinion: Media Intellectuals and the Public Sphere"
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Friday
3/23/2012
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Today after four on At Issue... "It's Your Views on the News on At Issue. Listeners are invited to call-in with their thoughts about the week's biggest news story. That's Your Views on the News today after four.
GUEST: Steven Schier (SHEAR) is Dorothy H. and Edward C. Congdon (CONG-don) Professor of Political Science at Carleton College. He is the author of several books, including By Invitation Only: The Rise of Exclusive Politics in the United States, and You Call This an Election? America's Peculiar Democracy. He is an occasional political analyst for KSTP Television in Minneapolis.
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Friday
3/23/2012
5:00 PM
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TV Theme Songs
What makes a great theme song? Is it something we can sing along to? Is it something that connects us emotionally to the characters? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss your favorite TV theme songs. http://wpr.org/r/?713
Guest: Josh Jackson is co-founder and editor-in-chief of Paste magazine, an online destination for pop-culture enthusiasts, covering music, movies, TV, books and video games. www.pastemagazine.com
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Thursday
3/22/2012
4:00 PM
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Judges and Public Political Activity
Eleven judges signing recall petitions against Gov. Walker has people wondering if judicial ethics are at risk in this case or any political activity by sitting judges or justices. Ben Merens picks up the discussion today after four on At Issue.
Mike Riley, attorney, held judicial practice seminars
Has taught at UW Madison Law School
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Thursday
3/22/2012
5:00 PM
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Implications of constantly being at war
There is a legal price to pay for being in a constant state of war...and Americans are paying it without realizing it. So says Ben Merens guest today after five on At Issue.
Mary Dudziak (DOO-jack) "War Time: An Idea, its History, its Consequences"
Professor of Law, History and Political Science University of Southern California Law School
War Time: An Idea, its History, its Consequences
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Wednesday
3/21/2012
4:00 PM
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Teaching Parents How To Teach Kids about Tech.
Technology and kids go hand in hand but just how much technology is appropriate for youngsters and do parents know? Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with a parental technology consultant about children and technology exposure.
Scott Steinberg, business consulting firm CEO Tech Savvy
Author "The Modern Parent's Guide High Tech Parenting Series"
(first hi-tech parenting series covering all aspects of technology)
Modern Parents Guide to Kids and Video Games
www.Parentsguidebooks.com www.videogamesandkids.com
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Wednesday
3/21/2012
5:00 PM
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March ECON 101
Today after five join Ben Merens and his guest economist for another edition of At Issue Econ 101 - to ask your questions about our economy. What's on your mind this week about the economy?
Guest: Kevin Quinn is Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College.
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Tuesday
3/20/2012
4:00 PM
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Race Relations and the Trayvon Martin Case
An unarmed 17-year-old is shot dead by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Sanford, Florida. The shooter claims self-defense and the police don't make an arrest. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guess discuss the case the nation is talking about today, the issue of racial profiling, and the state of race relations in 2012.
Guest: Boyce Watkins, founder, Your Black World Coalition, and
professor at Syracuse University. http://www.boycewatkins.net/
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Tuesday
3/20/2012
5:00 PM
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Jean Feraca Farewell Interview
After five, Ben Merens hosts a farewell interview with veteran broadcaster and fellow Ideas Network host Jean Feraca, and welcomes your questions and well-wishes on her upcoming retirement.
Guest: Jean Feraca, veteran broadcaster, host of "Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders" on the Ideas Network of Wisconsin Public Radio
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Monday
3/19/2012
4:00 PM
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Graphic Images on Cigarette Packs
Graphic images are one step closer to being put on packs of cigarettes after a U.S. appeals court backed an earlier decision today. But in a recent separate case, a judge ruled that requiring these labels violates the First Amendment. After four, Ben and his guest discuss the future of graphic cigarette labels.
Guest: Maureen Busalacchi, executive director of Smoke Free Wisconsin and Health First Wisconsin. www.smokefreewi.org www.healthfirstwi.org
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Monday
3/19/2012
5:00 PM
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Technical Colleges in Wisconsin
Just what is a technical college and how do they operate? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how two-year universities work, and the differences between two-year and four-year colleges.
Guest: Terry Webb is Provost at Madison Area Technical College.
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Friday
3/16/2012
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
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. Call in with your thoughts about the week's top news story.
Guest: Dick Haven, Emeritus Professor of Communication at UW-Whitewater
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Friday
3/16/2012
5:00 PM
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Writing with Writer's Block
There are many reasons to write...and almost as many not to. If you have writer's block or writer's angst, join At Issue host Ben Merens as he talks with author and writing coach Mary Anne Radmacher (Rod-MOCK-er) about how to put your thoughts on paper.
Guest: Maryanne Radmacher, her books include: "US: Celebrating the Power of Friendship", "Simply An Inspired Life: Consciously Choosing Unbounded Happiness in Good Times & Bad" and she is a writing coach. http://maryanneradmacher.net/
Honey in Your Heart: Ways to See and Savor the Sim...
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Thursday
3/15/2012
4:00 PM
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Legislative Wrap-up
As the Wisconsin Legislature wraps up its 2011-2012 session, Ben and his guest at the bills currently up for debate, what's already been passed, and look back at the major legislation that was passed during the session.
Guest: Bill Kraus, veteran political strategist and board member, Common Cause in Wisconsin
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Thursday
3/15/2012
5:00 PM
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The End of Money
We put our faith in our system of money, trusting our currency to retain value forever. Is this trust misplaced? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as he takes a critical look at cash, considering its liabilities and what our world would be like without numbered bits of paper and tiny metal disks. www.david-wolman.com
Guest: David Wolman is the author of The End of Money: Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, Dreamers-and the Coming Cashless Society. He is a contributing editor at Wired.
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Wednesday
3/14/2012
4:00 PM
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March Madness 2012
March Madness is in full-swing with the start of the NCAA basketball tournament this week. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss this year's bracket, all 68 teams in the tournament, and what March Madness represents in our society. http://wpr.org/r/?711
Guest: Mike Wickett is a morning show host on Sports Radio WSSP 1250 in Milwaukee. He co-hosts the show Chuck and Wickett weekdays from 5-9 a.m.
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Wednesday
3/14/2012
5:00 PM
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The Politics of Change
President Obama came into office in the aftermath of a campaign centered on change. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with the founder of the 100 Voices project which looks at how change has affected our country in the past three years.
Guest: Mary Clare, Psychologist, director Psychological and Cultural Studies Program in the Counseling Dept Lewis and Clark University PORTLAND, OR. Author, "100 Voices: Americans Talk About Change" www.exchange09.com
Appearing at Pop More Corks In Lake Geneva
Saturday, March 24 (2pm-5pm)
100 Voices: Americans Talk About Change
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Tuesday
3/13/2012
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Are Super PACs Good or Bad for Democracy?
69% of voters believe super PACs should be illegal, according to a new poll out today. But how much do we really know about these political action committees, and are they good or bad for our democracy? Today after four, Ben talks to a supporter of super PACs, who says they help increase voter knowledge of candidates and issues, as well as voter turnout. Then after four-thirty, Ben talks with a guest who says super PACs are "kryptonite for democracy in the United States" and are undermining political equality.
Guests:
- Brad Smith, chairman and co-founder of the Center for Competitive Politics, former chairman of the Federal Election Commission
- Adam Lioz (LEE-ahz), lawyer and policy advocate at the Demos Democracy Program, co-author of the report, "Auctioning Democracy: The Rise of Super PACs & the 2012 Election"
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Tuesday
3/13/2012
5:00 PM
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Deepwater Horizon Update
As we near the two-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the trial against B-P is about to begin. But where is the recovery effort at in the Gulf, and has all that oil really disappeared? Ben Merens and his guest discuss those questions, and more, after five.
Guest: Antonia Juhasz (you-HAAS), oil and energy analyst, founder and former director of the Energy Program at Global Exchange. She's the author of several books, including "Black Tide: The Devastating Impact of the Gulf Oil Spill." Her upcoming piece in The Progressive on the two-year anniversary of the oil spill is at http://wpr.org/r/?706
Black Tide: The Devastating Impact of the Gulf Oil...
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Monday
3/12/2012
4:00 PM
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America's Ability to Handle Higher Gas Prices
There are growing concerns about the U.S. economy as gas prices continue to rise, but today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens' guest says America is well-equipped to handle higher prices at the pump...and he has the facts to prove it.
Guest: Daniel Gross, Columnist and Economics Editor, Yahoo! Finance. His piece on gas prices can be found at http://wpr.org/r/?705.
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Monday
3/12/2012
5:00 PM
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Insights from the Present about the Future
We use the word insight when we often mean outsight...or how we see what is out in front of us. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the ways people see the world and the actions they take due to their views.
Guest: Richard Thieme (THEME), insight specialist, public speaker, author of
"Mind Games" and "Islands in the Quickstream" www.thiemeworks.com
Mind Games
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Friday
3/9/2012
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
After four, it's Your Views on the News. John Munson and his guest will talk about the top news items of the week, and hear what news story was the most important to you.
Guest: Ed Miller, professor of political science, UW Stevens Point
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Friday
3/9/2012
5:00 PM
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National Hitchcock Day
Monday is National Alfred Hitchcock Day....so in preparation, John Munson and his guest discuss the life and legacy of the filmmaker, and the impact his films have had on the world of cinema today. They'll also invite you to call-in and talk about your favorite Hitchcock movie.
Guest: Joel Gunz is the "Alfred Hitchcock Geek." He writes and blogs at www.alfredhitchcockgeek.com/
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Thursday
3/8/2012
4:00 PM
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The Future of Mining in Wisconsin
Is mining dead in Wisconsin? After four, Ben and his guest look back at the debate over a proposed open-pit mine in northern Wisconsin, and what happens now that Gogebic Taconite plans to abandon the project.
Guest: Michael Kraft, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Public and Environmental Affairs, UW-Green Bay
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Thursday
3/8/2012
4:30 PM
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What's next for Voter ID in Wisconsin?
Then after four-thirty, Ben and his guest discuss the injunction against voter ID in Wisconsin, the appeals to Judge Flanagan's decision, and where the law goes from here.
Guest: Doug Chapin (CHAY-pin), Director of the Program for Excellence in Election Administration at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs
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Thursday
3/8/2012
5:00 PM
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Ignition Lock Use Expansion
Alcohol ignition interlocks exist in Wisconsin but only for the worst D.U.I. offenders. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks about the latest study calling for the expansion of these devices in Wisconsin and the nation.
Ann McCartt, VP for Research Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Chief Author "Washington state's alcohol ignition interlock law: Effects on recidivism among first-time DUI offender" study www.iihs.org
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Wednesday
3/7/2012
4:00 PM
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Super Tuesday Recap
Ten states and 437 delegates later, is there a clear winner in the race for the GOP nomination? After four, Ben and his guest recap the results from Super Tuesday
Guest: Melissa Miller, Professor of Political Science, Bowling Green State University
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Wednesday
3/7/2012
5:00 PM
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March Job Line
Whether you are looking for workers or work, join the discussion today after five for the March Job Line. Ben will start the hour discussing an update on job numbers and end with job hunting tips from a career counselor. During the hour we will take calls from listeners looking for work and offering work.
Guests:
- Marc Levine is Senior Fellow and Founding Director of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development.
- Mary Spencer is Director of the Career Placement Office at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
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Tuesday
3/6/2012
4:00 PM
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Super Tuesday Preview and Predictions
Ten states are up for grabs today in the race for the GOP nomination. After four, Ben Merens gets a preview of what we can expect out of Super Tuesday.
Guest: Kyle Kondik, political analyst, Sabato's Crystal Ball, University of Virginia Center for Politics. http://wpr.org/r/?702
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Tuesday
3/6/2012
4:30 PM
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Voter ID Injunction
After four-thirty, Ben and his guest discuss the temporary injunction stopping the voter ID law that was issued today by a Dane County judge.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs at UW-Milwaukee
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Tuesday
3/6/2012
5:00 PM
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How People Can Improve their long-term health
Most of us make ourselves sick...or at least don't do enough to maintain our health...and the healthcare system doesn't help matters...so says Ben Merens' guest today after five on At Issue.
Guest: John Shier (Sheer) author "Notes from That Guy Nurse: Choose Today Live Tomorrow" www.thatguynurse.com Registered Nurse and PhD Philosophy...Health Care public speaker
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Monday
3/5/2012
4:00 PM
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Why Wisconsin Is Losing Private Sector Jobs
The national economy has seen some job increases in the past six months...while Wisconsin continues to lose them. Why? Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what ails the private sector in our state.
Jack Norman, Research Director Institute for Wisconsin's Future
www.wisconsinsfuture.org
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Monday
3/5/2012
5:00 PM
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World Read Aloud Day
World "Read Aloud Day" is coming up on Wednesday, March 7. After five on At Issue, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how to motivate children, teens and adults worldwide to celebrate the power of words, and especially those words that are shared from one person to another.
Guest: Pam Allyn, Executive Director, LitLife. Founding Director, LitWorld. www.litworld.org Author, "What to Read When: The Books and Stories to Read with Your Child - and All the Best Times to Read Them".
Your Child's Writing Life: How to Inspire Confiden...
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Friday
3/2/2012
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Today after four on At Issue, a look at the news that's been in the week that was on Your Views on the News.
Guest: Barry Burden, Professor of Political Science UW Madison
Associate chair and director of Graduate Studies
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Friday
3/2/2012
5:00 PM
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How to Know If You're Well
We often say we are well when people ask how we are doing...However, many of us really don't know what it means to be well. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss wellness.
Colleen Hickmann, president InUnison (Personal & Business Coach)
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Thursday
3/1/2012
4:00 PM
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Google and Online Privacy
Google has officially launched their new privacy policy today. The company says the policy will lead to a more user-friendly experience, but many Google users have expressed concern about their information being shared. After four, Ben and his guest will look at the new policy, and discuss how it fits into the ongoing debate over online privacy.
Guest: Fred Cate, Director of the Indiana University Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research, distinguished professor of Law.
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Thursday
3/1/2012
5:00 PM
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Why Wisconsin's Prisons Cost So Much
Wisconsin spends almost double to incarcerate prisoners than Minnesota does. The reasons are about philosophy as much as the penal systems. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with Stan Stojkovic (STOY-kah-vich) about how Wisconsin could reduce its prison costs.
Guest: Stan Stojkovic, (STOY-kah-vich) Dean of the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at UW-Milwaukee
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Wednesday
2/29/2012
4:00 PM
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Arizona and Michigan Primaries
After four, Ben and his guests discuss the results from the primary elections in Arizona and Michigan.
Guests:
- Kate Kenski, assistant professor of communication at the University of Arizona. Author of, "The Obama Victory: How Media, Money, and Message Shaped the 2008 Election"
- Matt Grossmann, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Michigan State University. Co-author, "Campaigns & Elections: Rules, Reality, Strategy, Choice." His forthcoming book is "The Not-So-Special Interests: Interest Groups, Public Representation, and American Governance"
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Wednesday
2/29/2012
5:00 PM
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Leap Day
Today, February 29, we celebrate leap day. This date only comes around on our calendar every four years. After five, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss why we have a leap day and trivia behind the date.
Guests: Dave Kieda is a professor of physics and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. http://wpr.org/r/?700
Raenell Dawn was born on February 29 and only gets to celebrate her birthday every four years. She is the cofounder of www.leapyearday.com.
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Tuesday
2/28/2012
4:00 PM
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Recall Poll and Latest Updates
New numbers are out today regarding potential matchups and outcomes in a recall election against Governor Scott Walker, and according to the poll, the numbers seem promising for Democrats. Ben and his guests will discuss the numbers, get some analysis, and hear what you have to say, today after four.
Guests:
- Jim Williams, polling analyst at Public Policy Polling
- Dennis Dresang, professor emeritus of public affairs and political science, and founding director, the La Follette School of Public Affairs, UW-Madison
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Tuesday
2/28/2012
5:00 PM
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Green Energy Summit 2012 in Milwaukee
After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the 2012 Green Energy Summit and Exposition coming to Milwaukee in March. The summit seeks to recognize opportunities and encourage investment and development in the Wisconsin green sector. http://greenenergysummit.us
Guest: George Stone is an 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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Monday
2/27/2012
4:00 PM
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Occupy and Tea Party Movements
Just who's listening to Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party this election season? After four, Ben and his guest look at where both movements are at in the country, and their political influence on the presidential race.
Guests: Fabio Rojas, associate professor of sociology at Indiana University, who has researched social movements and political organizations.
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Monday
2/27/2012
5:00 PM
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Cultural Impact of the Simpsons
"The Simpsons" recently aired its 500th episode, making it one of the longest running comedies in television history. But 23 seasons after its inception, how has our favorite family from Springfield impacted our day-to-day lives? After five, Ben and his guest look at the cultural impact the show has had, and invite you to share your favorite Simpsons moment.
Guest: Jonathan Gray, professor of media and cultural studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He's the author of several books, including "Watching with The Simpsons: Television, Parody, and Intertextuality"
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Friday
2/24/2012
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 after four on Your Views on the News with At Issue host Ben Merens.
Guest: Mort Sipress, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, UW Eau Claire
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Friday
2/24/2012
5:00 PM
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The Health Benefits of Helping
When we help others, we truly do help ourselves. So says the latest research on compassionate helping. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with the author of "The Hidden Gifts of Helping." www.stephengpost.com/hiddengifts
Guest: Stephen Post, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Director/Founder of The Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics
STONYBROOK UNIVERSITY
"The Hidden Gifts of Helping: How the Power of Giving, Compassion, and Hope Can Get Us Through Hard Times"
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Thursday
2/23/2012
4:00 PM
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Kathleen Vinehout on Running for Governor
After four, Ben talks with Senator Kathleen Vinehout about her decision to run in a possible recall election against Governor Scott Walker.
Guest: Kathleen Vinehout, Democratic State Senator from Alma, and democratic candidate for governor
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Thursday
2/23/2012
4:30 PM
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Latest Recall News
After four-thirty, Ben and his guest discuss the latest recall news, including the various challenges to petitions, Governor Walker's poll numbers in the state, and AFMSCME's endorsement of Kathleen Falk.
Guest: Steven Walters, senior producer, Wisconsin Eye
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Thursday
2/23/2012
5:00 PM
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Oscar Preview
The 84th Academy Awards take place this Sunday. After five, Ben and his guest discuss the films, actors and actresses up for awards. They'll also hear your picks for Oscar winners, and invite your suggestions for films you think were overlooked or snubbed by the Academy.
Guest: Duane Dudek (DOO-deck), Film Critic, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His series of videos, where he discusses the Oscar nominations, is at http://wpr.org/r/?697
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Wednesday
2/22/2012
4:00 PM
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GOP Primary Update, and Arizona Debate
After four, Ben and his guests discuss the latest happenings in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, and get a preview of the debate happening tonight in Arizona.
Guests:
- Glen Hamer, President and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Former executive director of the Arizona Republican Party
- Stephen Nuno, assistant professor of political science at Northern Arizona University.
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Wednesday
2/22/2012
5:00 PM
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February ECON 101
Today after five join Ben Merens and his guest economist for another edition of At Issue Econ 101 - to ask your questions about our economy. What's on your mind this week about the economy?
Guest: Kevin Quinn is Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College.
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Tuesday
2/21/2012
4:00 PM
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What happened to Wisconsin's Winter?
What happened to Winter in Wisconsin? After four, Ben and his guest discuss the mild temperatures and relatively snow-free conditions, talk about the possible side effects this weather could have, and look forward to what Spring might bring.
Guest: Jeff Last, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Green Bay
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Tuesday
2/21/2012
5:00 PM
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Regulation of Alcohol in Wisconsin
Alcohol kills more than 2.5 million people each year around the world. How can the regulation of alcohol help combat this problem? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss alcohol regulation in Wisconsin. http://wpr.org/r/?696
Guest: Julia Sherman is Coordinator of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project.
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Monday
2/20/2012
4:00 PM
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February Open Line
After four, Ben Merens hosts an open line for you to share your program and guest suggestions.
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Monday
2/20/2012
5:00 PM
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The Best Presidents
Who's your favorite president? After five, Ben and his guest celebrate Presidents' Day by looking back at the men who have served in the nation's highest office, and discuss the historical rankings of the presidents.
Guest: David Siemers (SEE-murs), professor and chair of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Author, "Presidents and Political Thought"
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Friday
2/17/2012
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 after four on Your Views on the News with At Issue host Ben Merens.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science, UW La-Crosse
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Friday
2/17/2012
5:00 PM
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The Don't Wait Project
There is no time like the present...so why do so many of us wait to get to that bucket list in our life? Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with the founder of the Don't Wait Project - about her don't wait stories and yours.
Lisa Bradshaw, founder, "Don't Wait Project"
"Big Shoes: A Young Widowed Mother's Memoir"
Host, "Life with Lisa Show" KPQA...Wenatchee, WA www.dontwaitproject.org
Big Shoes: A Young Widowed Mother's Memoir
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Thursday
2/16/2012
4:00 PM
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Beyond the Linsanity
Are you feeling the Linsanity? According to Ben's guest, the Jeremy Lin saga is a story that has the power to transcend the game and transfix a nation. After four, Ben and guest discuss why we love underdog stories, and why a fairy tale narrative like this captivates more than just sports fans.
Guest: Scott Allison, Professor of Psychology at the University of Richmond. He co-writes the "Heroes" blog, and he's co-author of the book "Heroes: What They Do & Why We Need Them." http://blog.richmond.edu/heroes/
Heroes: What They Do & Why We Need Them
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Thursday
2/16/2012
5:00 PM
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Doctor shortage in Wisconsin
Health care is expected to change more over the next ten years than it has in the past fifty, including a massive increase in doctor shortages. What does this mean for Wisconsin? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss why a doctor shortage will blunt health reform's effect here. http://wpr.org/r/?691 www.unitedstatesofhealth.com
Guest: Steve Jacob wrote an award-winning health-care column for five years at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in Texas. He is the author of Health Care in 2020: Where Uncertain Reform, Bad Habits, Too Few Doctors and Skyrocketing Costs Are Taking Us.
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Wednesday
2/15/2012
4:00 PM
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Passage of Wisconsin Wetlands Bill
The state senate passed a bill early this morning to ease restrictions on wetlands in Wisconsin. After four, Ben talks with an environmental group about their concerns going forward. Then after four-thirty, Ben's guest talks about the potential for jobs and economic development.
Guests:
- Erin O'Brien, wetland policy director, Wisconsin Wetlands Assocation
- Jerry Deschane, Executive Vice President of the Wisconsin Builders Association
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Wednesday
2/15/2012
5:00 PM
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Math Anxiety and Gender-Based Stereotype
After five, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss anxiety and mathematics, along with the gender stereotypes placed on girls when it comes to mathematics. www.reducingstereotypethreat.org
Guests: Karen Friedlen is a Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Division of Social Sciences and Related Disciplines at Mount Mary College.
Laurel End is a Professor of Psychology at Mount Mary College.
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Tuesday
2/14/2012
4:00 PM
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Flawed Voter Registration Records
1 out of every 8 voter registration records are flawed in this country...that's according to a new report released today, which also estimates that nearly two million registered voters are actually dead. After four, Ben and his guest discuss the report and its implications. Then after four-thirty, Ben speaks with a guest about a plan to modernize the voter registration system.
Guests:
- John Lindback, senior officer of election initiatives at the Pew Center on the States. He's also a former director of elections in Oregon, and former president of the National Association of State Elections Directors.
- Lawrence Norden, Acting Director of the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice
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Tuesday
2/14/2012
5:00 PM
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Most Romantic Moments
Happy Valentine's Day!!! Join in the fun today after five with At Issue host Ben Merens...as he opens the phones and welcomes callers' stories about their most romantic moment. What has yours been? It is all at issue later today here on the Ideas Network.
GUEST: Tracey Driskell is a relationship expert and co-author of The 5th Day Plan: A Simple System for Restoring and Recharging Your Marriage
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Monday
2/13/2012
4:00 PM
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Budget Reactions
President Obama unveiled a $3.8 trillion budget today. He says the budget will keep the economic recovery on track, but opponents say it fails to adequately restrain the deficit. After four, Ben Merens gets two perspectives from Wisconsin congress members on the budget.
Guests:
- Gwen Moore, Democratic U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's Fourth Congressional District
- Sean Duffy, Republican U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's Seventh Congressional District.
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