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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".
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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
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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/
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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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Monday
2/13/2012
5:00 PM
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The moment that changed your life
My whole life is different because of this moment. We all have them. A crossroads that has made all the difference regarding who we are and what we do. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with the editor of THE MOMENT...and hears your stories about your moments too.
Larry Smith, co-editor "More Six Word Memoirs" founding editor SMITH MAGAZINE
http://www.smithmag.net/sixwords/
"The Moment: Wild, Poignant Life-Changing Stories"
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Friday
2/10/2012
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, UW-Stevens Point. Author of
"Bureaucracy and the Policy Process: Keeping the Promises"
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Friday
2/10/2012
5:00 PM
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Guitar Zero
Do you have to be born musical to become musical? Do you have to start music at a young age to really "get" it? After five, Gene Purcell and his guest, who taught himself guitar at the age of 40, discuss the brain science behind becoming musical.
Guest: Gary Marcus, professor of psychology at New York University. He's also the director of the NYU Center for Language and Music. His latest book is, "Guitar Zero: The New Musician and the Science of Learning"
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Thursday
2/9/2012
4:00 PM
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Beyond No Child Left Behind
Earlier today, ten states received waivers from the federal No Child Left Behind law, allowing the states flexibility in how they set achievement goals. And while Wisconsin wasn't one of the states, the Department of Public Instruction is planning on seeking a waiver soon, which fits into the state's broader education reform plan. After four, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss what reforms can be expected in schools across the country.
Guest: Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy, Marquette University Law School; education beat columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Thursday
2/9/2012
4:30 PM
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State Budget Projected Deficit
Wisconsin's Legislative Fiscal Bureau has projected a $143 million budget deficit for the 2011-13 biennium. After four-thirty, Gene Purcell and his guest break down the state budget, and discuss what actions might be taken to address the estimated shortfall.
Guest: Todd Berry, President of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
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Thursday
2/9/2012
5:00 PM
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The Information Diet
We live in an age of abundant data, where information is consumed rapidly in many forms through various mediums. But can this lead to an over-consumption of information? And if so, is it harming us? After five, Gene and his guest discuss the idea of implementing an "information diet" to be more selective with the information we consume.
Guest: Clay Johnson, founder of Blue State Digital, the firm that built and managed Barack Obama's online presidential campaign, author of "The Information Diet: A Case of Conscious Consumption"
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Wednesday
2/8/2012
4:00 PM
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GOP Primary Update - Santorum Sweeps
Presidential candidate Rick Santorum swept the three states that held nominating contests last night, giving him his first victories since the Iowa caucuses in early January, and creating doubt over a Mitt Romney runaway. After four, Glen and his guest talk about the results from Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri, and discuss what's expected in the three weeks until the next primary.
Guest: Tim Hagle, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Iowa. Faculty advisor, University of Iowa College Republicans and the Iowa Federation of College Republicans.
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Wednesday
2/8/2012
5:00 PM
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How Wisconsin Renewed the Politics of Protest
The protest last spring in Madison took the nation by storm, becoming the most sustained mass protest in recent American history. After five, join Glen Moberg and his guest as they discuss the true power of protest.
Guest: John Nichols is the author of Uprising: How Wisconsin Renewed the Politics of Protest, from Madison to Wall Street. He is the associate editor of the Capital Times, and a political blogger and Washington correspondent for "The Nation."
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Tuesday
2/7/2012
4:00 PM
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Hunt Wolves and Cranes?
After four, Glen and his guest discuss the recent proposals in the state legislature to hunt gray wolves and sandhill cranes in Wisconsin.
Guest: George Meyer, executive director, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. Former Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Tuesday
2/7/2012
5:00 PM
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Intel Wars
The American intelligence community has grown exponentially since 9/11, but after five, Glen Moberg's guest says that bureaucracy and bad policies have American spies struggling to keep up with the rest of the world, and as a result, American military-intelligence operations like the Bin Laden strike are the exception rather than the rule.
Guest: Matthew Aid, intelligence historian and former intelligence analyst, author of "Intel Wars: The Secret History of the Fight against Terror"
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Monday
2/6/2012
4:00 PM
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Latest from the Middle East
There has been continued unrest Middle East, with news today that President Obama has increased sanctions against Iran and the U.S. has closed its embassy in Syria. After four, join Glen Moberg and his guest as they discuss the latest news from the Middle East.
Guest: Wayne White is a scholar at the Middle East Institute, and the former Deputy Director of the State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research's Office of Analysis for the Near East and South Asia.
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Monday
2/6/2012
5:00 PM
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Super Bowl 2012 Ads
After five, join Glen Moberg and his guest as they discuss the best and worst of the commercials during yesterday's Super Bowl. www.timcalkins.com
Guest: Tim Calkins is a Clinical Professor of Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He is the co-editor of Kellogg on Branding and the author of Breakthrough Marketing Plans.
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Friday
2/3/2012
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
After four, it's Your Views on the News. What news story meant the most to you this week, and why?
Guest: Steven Schier (SHEAR), Dorothy H. and Edward C. Congdon (CONG-don) Professor of Political Science, Carleton College.
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Friday
2/3/2012
5:00 PM
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The Rise of the EBook
Last week the Pew Center released data saying that nearly a third of all Americans now own some kind of e-reading device. After five, join Gene Purcell and his guest as they discuss the rise of the e-book.
Guest: Carl Zimmer is the author of 13 books (including two ebooks) about science. He writes frequently about science for the New York Times, National Geographic, and a number of other magazines. http://wpr.org/r/?688
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Thursday
2/2/2012
4:00 PM
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Housing Plan and Outlook for 2012
After four, we'll discuss President Obama's new housing plan, released yesterday, and the outlook for the housing market in 2012. Then at four-fifty, Gene and his guest discuss the outlook for the housing market in Wisconsin.
Guests:
- David Abromowitz (uh-BRAH-moh-wits), Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress. His research focuses on housing policy and related federal and state programs.
- Dave Stark, president of Stark Company Realtors, former president of the Wisconsin Realtors Association
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Thursday
2/2/2012
5:00 PM
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The Future of Car Technology
This year at the Detroit Auto Show many car manufacturers rolled out announcements of a super high-tech future for cars. After five, join Gene Purcell and his guest as they discuss the future of technology in automobiles.
Guest: Paul Eisenstein is the publisher and editor of "The Detroit Bureau" and has written about the global automotive industry for the past thirty years. www.thedetroitbureau.com
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Wednesday
2/1/2012
4:00 PM
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Florida Primary Results
After four, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the results from last night's primary in Florida.
Guest: Carol Weissert, LeRoy Collins Eminent Scholar and Professor of Political Science at Florida State University, and editor of Publius: The Journal of Federalism
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Wednesday
2/1/2012
5:00 PM
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February Job Line
Whether you are looking for workers or work, join the discussion today after five for the February Job Line. Gene 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.
- Tom Kipp is the Director of Career Services at Cardinal Stritch University.
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Tuesday
1/31/2012
4:00 PM
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Release Recall Petitions?
After four, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the delay of recall petitions being published on the Internet over privacy and security concerns. Then after four-thirty, Gene's guest says the signatures should be released to the public, while allowing exemptions for legitimate safety concerns.
Guests:
- Joe Heim, professor of Political Science, UW-La Crosse
- Bill Lueders (LEED-ers), President of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, and Money and Politics Project Director at the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
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Tuesday
1/31/2012
5:00 PM
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Five Myths of the American Dream
Few ideas are as central to American self-identity as the "American dream." Politicians invoke it, immigrants pursue it, and citizens embrace it. After five, join Gene Purcell and his guest as they discuss five myths of the American dream. http://wpr.org/r/?687
Guest: Michael Ford is the founding director of Xavier University's Center of the Study for the American Dream.
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Monday
1/30/2012
4:00 PM
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Congressional Insider Trading
The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) act is up for debate in the Senate today. President Obama has already pledged his support for the bill, saying he'd "sign it tomorrow." After four, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss congressional insider trading.
Guest: Peter Henning, Professor of Law at Wayne State University
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Monday
1/30/2012
5:00 PM
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Why America Has Stopped Inventing
America loves innovation and the can-do spirit that made this country what it is... but statistics show today we invent less than half of what our counterparts did a century and a half ago. After five, join Gene Purcell and his guest as they discuss why America has all but stopped inventing, and how the U.S. Patent System fits in. After 5:50, Gene talks with the local inventor of Brickstix, removable stickers for Legos and other bricks toys.
Guests: Darin Gibby is the author of Why Has America Stopped Inventing. He is a patent attorney with Kilpatrick Townsend and in addition to securing patents, he helps clients enforce and license their patents. www.daringibby.com
Greyson MacLean, 12, is the inventor of BrickStix - removable stickers for Legos and other bricks toys. www.brickstix.com
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Friday
1/27/2012
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 with Ben Merens...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: Ed Miller, Professor Political Science UW Stevens Point
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Friday
1/27/2012
5:00 PM
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How Wisconsin's Town Got Their Names
Spread Eagle, Milwaukee, Eau Claire - the names of Wisconsin communities have a rich and varied history. Join At Issue host Ben Merens and his guest today after five for a look at how our towns, cities and counties got their names.
Guest: Kim Beck, Director, Arts, Humanities and Science, UW-Milwaukee
School of Continuing Education
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Thursday
1/26/2012
4:00 PM
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State of the State Recap
Last night, Governor Scott Walker gave his second State of the State speech as the Governor of Wisconsin. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what the Governor said about the issues facing our state.
Guest: Alec Kirby, Associate Professor of History and Government, UW-Stout
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Thursday
1/26/2012
5:00 PM
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Teacher Tenure
According to an analysis released yesterday by the National Council on Teacher Quality, teachers are seeing their tenure protections weakened as states seek to fire teachers who aren't performing. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss this new study.
GUEST: Steve Correia is an Associate Professor of Education at St. Norbert College.
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Wednesday
1/25/2012
4:00 PM
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State of the Union Recap
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss President Obama's State of the Union Speech, and welcome your reactions to it as well.
Guest: Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha (ESH-baw SO-ha), associate professor of political science at the University of North Texas. Author, "The President's Speeches: Beyond 'Going Public'"
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Wednesday
1/25/2012
5:00 PM
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Finding the Keys to Happiness
What is the key to finding happiness? The movie "Happy" talks with people all over the world to find out. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with the film's director about what the film found and to hear your ideas about happiness too.
Guest: Roko Belic, director, "Happy" feature length film
www.thehappymovie.com
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Tuesday
1/24/2012
4:00 PM
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State of the Union Preview
President Obama makes his State of the Union speech this evening, and after four, we'll preview the speech, as well as discussing its implications for public policy...and on the race for president in 2012.
Guest: Robert Lehrman, professor of public communication at American University, former speechwriter for many political figures, including Vice President Al Gore, author of "The Political Speechwriter's Companion: A Guide for Writers and Speakers."
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Tuesday
1/24/2012
5:00 PM
120124M
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Improv and Comedy
Improvisational comedy takes brains, creativity and timing...today after five on At Issue, host Ben Merens speaks with Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood - two of the stars of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Join in for a discussion about how to think fast on your feet...even when you're sitting down.
www.colinandbradshow.com
GUESTS: Colin Mochrie is best known for his roles in Whose Line Is It Anyway? and This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and as host of Are You Smarter Than a Canadian 5th Grader?, as well as numerous guest appearances in film and television.
Brad Sherwood is a regular cast member on ABC's Whose Line Is It Anyway? and was a regular on the British version on Comedy Central.
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Monday
1/23/2012
4:00 PM
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South Carolina Primary Recap
After four, Ben and his guest discuss the results from the weekend's primary election in South Carolina.
Guest: Karen Kedrowski, professor and chair of political science, and director of the John C. West Forum on Politics and Policy, at Winthrop University in South Carolina.
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Monday
1/23/2012
5:00 PM
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New LinkedIn tools for a new year
LinkedIn is a social media tool that millions use to network, brand and market. And as the new year begins, there are new tools that LinkedIn now offers. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest talk about how LinkedIn operates and its new features.
Wayne Breitbarth (Brite-barth) "The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success"
www.powerformula.net
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Friday
1/20/2012
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, UW-Whitewater
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Friday
1/20/2012
5:00 PM
120120M
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Around the Corner
What would you discover in a neighborhood you've never been to before? After five, Ben and his guest look at living, working, and playing in various unique communities and neighborhoods in Wisconsin.
Guest: John McGivern, a member of Milwaukee's morning radio show on 96.5 WKLH. His new television series, "Around the Corner with John McGivern," begins airing this month on Milwaukee Public Television.
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Thursday
1/19/2012
4:00 PM
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Kathleen Falk on Running for Governor
After four, Ben Merens talks with the first declared challenger to Governor Scott Walker in a possible recall election.
Guest: Kathleen Falk, former Dane County Executive, democratic candidate for governor
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Thursday
1/19/2012
4:30 PM
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Prospective Democratic Candidates for Governor
Tom Barrett and Tim Cullen are just a few of the other possible candidates being talked about to challenge Governor Walker in a possible recall election. After four-thirty, Ben and his guest discuss the prospective Democratic field.
Guest: J.R. Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com
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Thursday
1/19/2012
5:00 PM
120119M
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January ECON 101
It's Econ 101, today after five. Listeners are encouraged to call in with their questions and/or thoughts about the state of our nation's economy.
Guest: Van Mobley is an Associate Professor of History and Economics at Concordia University.
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Wednesday
1/18/2012
4:00 PM
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Trauma and Veterans
Two recent high-profile cases in Washington and California highlight violence committed by military veterans. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss how trauma manifests itself in our returning troops, and what can be done about it.
Guest: Shawn Cahill (CAY-hill), Assistant Professor of Psychology, UW-Milwaukee.
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Wednesday
1/18/2012
5:00 PM
120118M
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The Economics of the NFL
After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the economics of the National Football League, from an overview of the business of the NFL to understanding the NFL's most important revenue streams, including media, attendance, and merchandising.
Guest: Kevin Quinn is Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College. He is the editor of The Economics of the National Football League: The State of the Art (Sports Economics, Management and Policy).
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Tuesday
1/17/2012
4:00 PM
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National Plan for Alzheimer's
Government officials and medical experts are gathering in Washington today to discuss a national plan to combat Alzheimer's disease. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the National Alzheimer's Project Act, which aims to prevent and effectively treat the disease by the year 2025.
Guests:
- Dr. David Knopman, neurologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota
- Tom Hlavacek, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin
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Tuesday
1/17/2012
5:00 PM
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The Age of the Platform
What do Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google have in common? They welcome risk, experimentation and change, and they harness the potential of emerging technologies. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how the "Gang of Four" change the way people behave and think, and how they do it. www.TheAgeofthePlatform.com
Guest: Phil Simon is a technology expert who advises companies on how to optimize their use of technology. He is the author of four books, including The Age of the Platform: How Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google Have Redefined Business.
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Monday
1/16/2012
4:00 PM
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Walker Recall Nears End
The deadline for gubernatorial recall signatures to be submitted is tomorrow. After four, join Ben Merens and his two guests as they discuss the recall effort and the rules for recall signatures.
GUESTS: Dennis Dresang is Professor Emeritus of Public Affairs and Political Science at the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Kevin Kennedy is Director and General Counsel of the state Government Accountability Board.
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Monday
1/16/2012
5:00 PM
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Civil Rights in the U.S.
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a day set aside to honor the civil rights leader. After five, join Ben Merens and his two guests as they discuss civil rights in the United States today, how far we've come, and what still needs to be done to ensure everyone has civil rights.
GUESTS: David Kairys is Professor Law at the Beasley School of Law at Temple University in Philadelphia. He is the author of Philadelphia Freedom: Memoir of a Civil Rights Lawyer.
Richard Kahlenberg is a Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation. He has written extensively about education, equal opportunity, and civil rights. He is the author of four books including The Remedy: Class, Race, and Affirmative Action.
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Friday
1/13/2012
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
1/13/2012
5:00 PM
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Tech Trends for 2012
It's the last day of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where every year attendees get a sneak peek into the future of technology. Coming up after five on At Issue, we'll review what's new and talk about the tech trends you can expect in 2012, and how they'll affect your life on a day-to-day basis.
Guest: Rob Enderle, technology writer and principle analyst for the Enderle Group. His piece on technology trends for 2012 is at http://wpr.org/r/?684. His website is http://www.enderlegroup.com/
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Thursday
1/12/2012
4:00 PM
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United States-Afghanistan Relations
As the United States prepares to resume peace talks with the Taliban, a video has surfaced that appears to depict American troops urinating on the corpses of Afghan insurgents. After four, Ben and his guest discuss the state of relations between the United States and Afghanistan, the progress made on ending the decade-long war, and whether or not the video will impact the peace talks.
Guest: Thomas H. Johnson, Research Professor and Director, Program of Culture and Conflict Studies, Department of National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California
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Thursday
1/12/2012
5:00 PM
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Finding lifelong friends
Finding life-long friends happens in many ways. But for many people today, it doesn't happen at all. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss how we make and keep best friends.
Rachel Bertsche (BIRCH-ee),
"MWF SEEKING BFF: My Yearlong Search for a New Best Friend"
www.mwfseekingbff.com
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Wednesday
1/11/2012
4:00 PM
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Results from New Hampshire
Mitt Romney had a strong win in the Granite State yesterday, with Paul and Huntsman coming in second and third. Coming up after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the results from yesterday's primary in New Hampshire.
Guest: Chris Galdieri (gall-dee-AIR-ee), assistant professor of politics at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire
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Wednesday
1/11/2012
5:00 PM
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Freedom and Technological Change
Technological advantages can often be at odds with our constitutional principles, so how are we to balance them? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss this issue.
Guest: Jeffrey Rosen is a professor of law at the George Washington University Law School. He is the author of "Constitution 3.0 - Freedom and Technological Change."
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Tuesday
1/10/2012
4:00 PM
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New Hampshire Primary Preview
The Iowa Caucuses have come and gone, with Mitt Romney eking out a win, followed closely by Rick Santorum and Ron Paul. But what about the rest of the candidates? After four, we turn our attention to the first presidential primary in New Hampshire, the campaign strategies happening there, and get a preview of what's to come.
Guest: Dean Spiliotes (spil-ee-OH-tis), political analyst, blogger and author. His blog, which provides commentary and analysis of New Hampshire politics, is NHPoliticalCapital.com
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Tuesday
1/10/2012
5:00 PM
120110M
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The State of Crude Oil
After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the current state of crude oil in the world, and look ahead to what we can expect in 2012.
Guest: Michael Klare, Professor of Peace and World Security Studies, Hampshire College. Author of several books about energy and natural resources, including the forthcoming "The Race for What's Left: The Scramble for the World's Last Resources."
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Monday
1/9/2012
4:00 PM
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Pay College Athletes?
With Bowl season wrapping up, and the college football national championship game being played tonight, many universities are seeing big paydays. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss whether or not college athletes should be paid.
Guest: Boyce Watkins, Assistant Professor of Finance, Syracuse University. www.boycewatkins.com
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Monday
1/9/2012
5:00 PM
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Better Eating in a New Year
A new diet for a new year? Well, maybe nothing quite so drastic, but basic changes can have major health benefits. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens speaks with a dietitian about improving your dietary choices.
Guest: Candace Moore, Nurse Practitioner, Madison Medical Affiliates
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Friday
1/6/2012
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.
Ken Mayer, professor of political science UW Madison Affiliate Faculty LaFollette Institute of Public Affairs
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Friday
1/6/2012
5:00 PM
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Finding Inspiration For A New Year
As a new year begins, so do our quests for new dreams, challenges and successes. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss how to get inspired for a new year.
Joan Breiner, VP National Association for Self-Esteem, co-author
"The Inspired Life: Unleashing Your Mind's Capacity for Joy"
www.celebrateahero.com www.selfesteemexperts.com
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Thursday
1/5/2012
4:00 PM
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Military Budget and Defense Cuts
Today, the president announced the new strategy for a post-Iraq military, including $487 billion in cuts over the next ten years. After four, Ben's guest says these cuts are risky, especially at a time of great international uncertainty.
Guest: Daniel Goure (gor-RAY), Vice President, Lexington Institute.www.lexingtoninstitute.org
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Thursday
1/5/2012
5:00 PM
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A to Z Guide of America
Despite America's legacy of pioneering innovation, many Americans aren't as well-versed as they think they are when it comes to knowledge of the monumental events, people, and ideas that shaped this country. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss events that have made America what it is today. http://patriotsatozofamerica.com/
Guest: Edward P. Moser has served as a speechwriter to President George H.W. Bush and writer for Jay Leno's The Tonight Show. He is the author of "A Patriot's A to Z of America: Things Every Good American Should Know" and the "Politically Correct Guide to" series.
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Wednesday
1/4/2012
4:00 PM
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Iowa Caucus Results
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the results from yesterday's caucus in Iowa.
Guest: Donna Hoffman, associate professor of political science and department head at the University of Northern Iowa.
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Wednesday
1/4/2012
5:00 PM
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January Job Line
Whether you are looking for workers or for work, join the discussion, after five, for the January Job Line. Ben Merens will start the hour discussing an update on job numbers. During the hour we will take calls from listeners looking for work and offering work.
Guest: Donald Kettl is Dean of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland and a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
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Tuesday
1/3/2012
4:00 PM
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Raising the Minimum Wage
Eight states are raising the minimum wage this year, including Washington, which will push the statewide minimum past $9....almost two dollars more than the federal rate. After four, we'll discuss whether higher minimum wages are helping...or hurting...our economy.
Guest: Ernie Goss, MacAllister Chair and Professor of Economics, Creighton University
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Tuesday
1/3/2012
5:00 PM
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Health Care Reform
After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss health care reform in the United States with a guest who consulted extensively with the Obama administration and congress during the development of the Affordable Care Act.
Guest: Jonathan Gruber, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the director of the health care program at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His new book is "Health Care Reform: What It Is, Why It's Necessary, How It Works"
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Monday
1/2/2012
4:00 PM
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Keeping Your Resolutions in 2012
It's the first At Issue program of the year, and after four, John Munson and his guest discuss New Year's resolutions, and how to keep them well into 2012.
Guest: Tom Connellan, former Program Director and Research Associate at the University of Michigan. He's also a speaker, and author of many books, including "The 1% Solution for Work and Life: How to Make Your Next 30 Days the Best Ever"
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Monday
1/2/2012
5:00 PM
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What the U.S. Can Learn From China
After five, John Munson's guest says America is on the brink of losing its superpower status unless it makes radical shifts in policy...and it's time to look towards our greatest competitor, China, for the answers that will keep America competitive in 2012 and beyond.
Guest: Ann Lee, professor of finance and economics at New York University. She's the author of "What the U.S. Can Learn From China: An Open-Minded Guide to Treating Our Greatest Competitor as Our Greatest Teacher"
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Friday
12/30/2011
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 at UW-Stevens Point. Author of
"Bureaucracy and the Policy Process: Keeping the Promises"
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Friday
12/30/2011
5:00 PM
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USA Hockey
For many, when the lakes and ponds start to freeze over, it can only mean one thing: hockey season. As the temperatures drop, some will take to the ice with their sticks and pucks, while others will choose to hibernate indoors and watch the games on TV. After five, John Munson and his guest discuss the history and culture of hockey in America.
Guest: Kevin Allen, veteran hockey writer and president of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Author of over a dozen sports books, including "Star Spangled Hockey: Celebrating 75 Years of USA Hockey."
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Thursday
12/29/2011
4:00 PM
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People Who Passed Away in 2011
Liz Taylor, Steve Jobs, Geraldine Ferraro...these are just a few of the famous who died in 2011...today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss those who passed away and what they meant to our society.
Timothy Dale, Assistant Professor Political Science UW Green Bay
Dept. of Democracy and Justice Studies
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Thursday
12/29/2011
5:00 PM
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State Year in Review
After five, At Issue's look back at 2011 continues with a review of the year's top state stories, from massive protests at the State Capitol to the summer of recall, and so much more.
Guest: Steven Walters, senior producer, Wisconsin Eye
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Wednesday
12/28/2011
4:00 PM
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Eradicating Stress
Stress can kill you or can be used to improve your life. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and psychologist Karen Shanor discuss actions we can take to eradicate our stress.
Shanor, D.C.-based Psychologist and author "The Emerging Mind"
"Bats Sing, Mice Giggle: The Surprising Science of Animals Inner Lives"
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Wednesday
12/28/2011
5:00 PM
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International Year in Review
The death of Osama Bin Laden. Revolution in Egypt. American intervention in Libya. As 2011 comes to a close, Ben Merens and his guest look back at the big international news stories of the year. That's coming up, after five.
Guest: Jeremi Suri, Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs, History, and Public Affairs, University of Texas Austin, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and the Strauss Center for International Security and Law.
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Tuesday
12/27/2011
4:00 PM
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Iowa Caucus vs. New Hampshire Primary
The Iowa caucus is now just one week away, and the first primary in New Hampshire a week after that. But is one a better indication of the nation's political climate than the other? And just what is the difference between a caucus and a primary, anyways? After four, Ben and his guests discuss the history and politics of the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary.
Guests:
- David Redlawsk, professor of political science at Rutgers University, and director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling. His new book is "Why Iowa?: Sequential Elections, Reform and U.S. Presidential Nominations."
-Andrew Smith, associate professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire, and director of the UNH Survey Center. He studies New Hampshire politics and teaches a class on the New Hampshire primary.
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Tuesday
12/27/2011
5:00 PM
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National Year in Review
As 2011 comes to a close, At Issue will take a look back at the year's news over the span of three programs. Today after five, Ben Merens and his guest look back at the big national news stories of the year. (Note: We'll discuss international news tomorrow and state news on Thursday)
Guest: Craig Gilbert, Washington Bureau Chief, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Monday
12/26/2011
4:00 PM
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How Inventors Take Ideas To Market
Creativity is what fuels the next great invention; song; or education system. Just how does one foster that creativity so that it is allowed to flourish? Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the inventor's moxie.
Guest: Steven Johnson, author of "The Innovator's Handbook: Essentials for Inventing What Is Next" www.stevenberlinjohnson.com
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Monday
12/26/2011
5:00 PM
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Favorite Holiday Traditions
Twas the day after Christmas - on your radio dial...After five on At Issue...discuss holiday traditions for awhile.
That's what Ben Merens will do with guest historian Ken Davis...just what is your favorite holiday tradition?
Guest: Ken Davis, historian, "Don't Know Much About History" 20th Anniversary edition "America's Hidden History" "A Nation Rising"
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Friday
12/23/2011
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.
Joe Heim, professor of Political Science UW La-Crosse
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Friday
12/23/2011
5:00 PM
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Beginnings and Endings
As one year ends and another begins, today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and author Mary Anne Radmacher (Rod-MOCK-er) discuss our connections to beginnings and endings. Just how do you deal with them?
Maryanne Radmacher is the author of: "US: Celebrating the Power of Friendship" "Promises to Myself"
"Simply An Inspired Life: Consciously Choosing
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Thursday
12/22/2011
4:00 PM
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Pop Culture Trends of 2011
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the big pop culture trends of 2011, from social media to the latest from the entertainment world.
Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor of Television and Pop Culture and Director, Bleier (BLY-er) Center for Television and Popular Culture, Syracuse University. http://tvcenter.syr.edu/
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Thursday
12/22/2011
5:00 PM
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Holiday Traditions
Lighting the Hannukah candles; picking out your Christmas tree; gathering with the same people every year. Just what is your favorite holiday tradition? Ben Merens talks about why they matter with his guest today after five.
Guest: Connie Kilmark, founder, counseling and consulting firm, Kilmark & Associates.
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Wednesday
12/21/2011
4:00 PM
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Iraq Vets Come Home...Now What?
As our troops return home from Iraq, a new set of challenges await them here, from unemployment to serious health issues. After four, we'll look at the unique difficulties facing this generation of veterans, and what's being done to help them readjust to civilian life.
Guest: Al Hanley (HAN-lee), combat case manager at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee
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Wednesday
12/21/2011
5:00 PM
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December ECON 101
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
12/20/2011
4:00 PM
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Extend Payroll Tax?
The fight over extending the payroll tax took another turn today, as the House of Representatives rejected the Senate's plan to put a two-month extension in place. After four, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss where the debate goes from here.
Guest: David Cohen, Professor of Political Science and Fellow at the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at the University of Akron
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Tuesday
12/20/2011
5:00 PM
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On Conan Doyle
After five, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the works and life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the enduring, worldwide appeal of his most famous character, Sherlock Holmes.
Guest: Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic, longtime book columnist for the Washington Post, lifelong Sherlock Holmes fan. Author, "On Conan Doyle: Or, The Whole Art of Storytelling."
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Monday
12/19/2011
4:00 PM
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The Death of Kim Jung Il
The death of North Korean leader Kim Jung Il has the world wondering what, if anything, will happen in the wake of his death. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the reign of Kim Jung Il and the future of North Korea.
Guest: Joe Grieco, (GREK-oh) Professor of Political Science Duke University
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Monday
12/19/2011
5:00 PM
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The End of War in Iraq
As the last combat troops exit the country, nine years of war operations in Iraq will officially come to an end. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the end result of our military presence there, and look at where Iraq goes from here.
Guest: Wayne White, scholar at the Middle East Institute, and former Deputy Director of the State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research's Office of Analysis for the Near East and South Asia.
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Friday
12/16/2011
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 with Ben Merens. 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: Ed Miller, professor of political science, UW-Stevens Point
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Friday
12/16/2011
5:00 PM
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50 Life Lessons
After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss a collection of essays and stories that tell about the 50 life lessons the guest has learned. The lessons first appeared in the Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper and became an internet sensation.
Guest: Regina Brett is a metro columnist at the Cleveland Plain Dealer. She is the author of "God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life's Little Detours", now out in paperback. www.reginabrett.com
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Thursday
12/15/2011
4:00 PM
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Congressional Reform
The recent failure of the congressional super-committee left many wondering if Congress can actually solve the major problems facing the country. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss a twelve-step plan for reforming Congress including ways to help break gridlock, promote constructive debate, and reduce polarization in Washington.
Guest: Bill Galston, co-founder of No Labels, a nonpartisan group of citizen leaders, opinion makers, and former lawmakers that want to get government working again. He's also a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, and former adviser to President Clinton. http://nolabels.org/
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Thursday
12/15/2011
5:00 PM
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Bill of Rights Day
Today is the 60th annual Bill of Rights Day, and after five, Ben and his guest discuss the lasting importance of the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
Guest: Tim Lynch, director, Project on Criminal Justice, Cato Institute, and Bill of Rights supporter
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Wednesday
12/14/2011
4:00 PM
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Ban Cell Phones While Driving?
The National Transportation Safety Board recently recommended that cell phone use should be banned while driving. After four, Ben's guest says it's a step in the right direction, and will reduce distracted driving crashes. Then after four-thirty, Ben's guest disagrees with the recommendation, and says it's a "sledgehammer approach" to a nuanced problem.
Guests:
- Rob Reynolds, executive director of FocusDriven: Advocates for Cell-Free Driving. http://www.focusdriven.org/
- Stephen Wicker, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Cornell University. He's the author of the upcoming book, "Cellular Convergance and the Death of Privacy."
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Wednesday
12/14/2011
5:00 PM
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Best Books of 2011
After five, we look back at the best books released in 2011. What was the best book you read this year?
GUEST: Daniel Goldin is the owner of Boswell Book Company on Downer Avenue in Milwaukee. www.boswellbooks.com
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Tuesday
12/13/2011
4:00 PM
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News Topics of the Day
After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the news topics everyone is talking about, from the GOP candidates to the economy, the Walker recall, and more.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison. Co-developer and contributor, www.pollsandvotes.com
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Tuesday
12/13/2011
5:00 PM
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New Words of 2011
The following are just some of the new words of 2011 - supercommittee, occupy, Arab spring, winning, planking and narb. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the words of 2011. What new words did you hear this year?
www.visualthesaurus.com www.vocabulary.com
Guest: Ben Zimmer, executive producer, VisualThesaurus.com and Vocabulary.com. Language columnist, The Boston Globe. Former "On Language" columnist, The New York Times Magazine. Formerly editor, American dictionaries, Oxford University Press. Chair, New Words Committee, American Dialect Society.
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Monday
12/12/2011
4:00 PM
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Ryan Braun and the effect of PEDs
Over the weekend, it was reported that Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers had tested positive for a performance enhancing drug, and could face a fifty game suspension. After four, Ben and his guest look at how the Brewers and their fans are reacting to the news...and the impact this might have on an otherwise ideal Wisconsin sports year. Then after four-thirty, Ben and his guest discuss the broader implications of performance enhancing drugs, and what can be done to reform sports culture.
Guests:
- Michael Hunt, sports columnist and blogger for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His blog, "Extra Points" can be found at http://wpr.org/r/?672
- Bruce Svare (SVAR-ray), professor of psychology at the State University of New York at Albany. Director of the National Institute for Sports Reform and author of, "Reforming Sports Before the Clock Runs Out"
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Monday
12/12/2011
5:00 PM
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Time's Person of the Year Contest
Time's Person of the Year will be announced Wednesday. Today after five, Ben Merens invites listeners to call in with their ideas for whom Time has picked this year.
Guest: Steve Cohn, editor-in-chief, Media Industry Newsletter. www.minonline.com
Enter contest at scohn@accessintel.com
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Friday
12/9/2011
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. 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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Friday
12/9/2011
5:00 PM
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Holiday Movies
After five, John Munson and his guest discuss holiday movies...from the classics, to what to look for in theaters this season...and invite you to share what you'll be watching this holiday season.
Guest: Mike Mayo, film critic and a contributor to The Washington Post and The Roanoke Times. He's written books about movies, and his upcoming book is entitled "Horror Show 2.0". His website is MikeOnMovies.com
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Thursday
12/8/2011
4:00 PM
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Iron Ore Mining in Wisconsin
Earlier today, assembly Republicans introduced a bill that would streamline Wisconsin's mining regulations...and could pave the way for a major iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin. Supporters say it'll create jobs, while opponents worry about the possible effect on the environment. After four, Ben Merens gets two takes on the issue.
Guests:
- Roger Putnam, spokesperson for NotMine.net, a collection of groups and individuals opposed to the re-writing of Wisconsin's environmental regulations. http://notmine.net/
- Tim Sullivan, Chair, Wisconsin Mining Association. Former President and CEO, Bucyrus (byoo-SIGH-riss) International, Inc.
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Thursday
12/8/2011
5:00 PM
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Healthier Living for People and Communities
Healthy living promotes healthier living...but many practice the opposite. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss healthier living for individuals and communities.
Maureen Busalacchi, executive director Health First Wisconsin
www.smokefreewi.org www.healthfirstwi.org
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Wednesday
12/7/2011
4:00 PM
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U.S. to Aid Gay Rights Abroad
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the recent decision by the Obama administration to combat sexual orientation-based human rights abuses around the world.
Guest: Kimi King, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas.
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Wednesday
12/7/2011
5:00 PM
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December Job Line
Whether you are looking for workers or for work, join the discussion, after five, for the December Job Line. Ben Merens will start the hour discussing an update on job numbers and end with job hunting tips. During the hour we will take calls from listeners looking for work and offering work.
Guests:
- Marc Levine, Senior Fellow and Founding Director, UW-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development.
- Tim Tritch, Associate Director, Career Services and Academic Advising Center, UW-La Crosse.
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Tuesday
12/6/2011
4:00 PM
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Federal and State Education Reform
After four, it's a look at national education reform. Ben's guest says we need a more coherent vision of the federal role in K-12 education. Then after four-thirty, Ben and his guest discuss what reforms are happening in Wisconsin, and invite your calls on what reforms you'd like to see.
Guests:
- Frederick Hess, director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. He's the author of several books on education, and he blogs weekly at Education Week. http://wpr.org/r/?670
- Ellen Lindgren, School Board President for the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School Board
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Tuesday
12/6/2011
5:00 PM
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Tech Company Atos Bans Email
French tech company Atos has decided to ban their employees from sending emails under the company's new "zero email" policy. After five, join Ben Merens and his guests as they talk about this policy and discuss how email impacts our work every day.
Guests:
- William Schwalbe is the co-author of SEND: Why People Email So Badly and How to Do It Better with David Shipley. He works in new media.
- Daniel Sieberg is an Emmy-nominated and award-winning TV correspondent/host. He is the author of The Digital Diet: The Four Step Plan to Break Your Tech Addiction and Regain Balance in Your Life.
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Monday
12/5/2011
4:00 PM
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Herman Cain's Campaign Suspension
After four, Ben and his guest discuss Herman Cain's decision to suspend his presidential campaign, and look ahead to how it will affect the race for the GOP nomination.
Guest: Tim Hagle, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Iowa.
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Monday
12/5/2011
5:00 PM
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Americans Elect
After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the goal of Americans Elect, to nominate a presidential ticket that answers directly to voters-not the political system.
Guest: Elliot Ackerman serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Americans Elect, which will invite every registered voter in the United States to participate in a nonpartisan process to nominate candidates for the 2012 Presidential election though a secure online convention.
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Friday
12/2/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, it's time for Your Views On The News. You're invited to call in with your thoughts about the week's most significant news story.
Guest: Steven Schier (SHEAR), Professor of Political Science, Carleton College. Author, "By Invitation Only: The Rise of Exclusive Politics in the United States," and "You Call This an Election? America's Peculiar Democracy". Occasional political analyst, KSTP Television, Minneapolis.
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Friday
12/2/2011
5:00 PM
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Measuring Our Lives In Years
As we begin the last month of the year, we often reflect back on the year we've had. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, how we mark the time we've lived, and how it helps us live a better life.
Guest: John St. Augustine, author, "Every Moment Matters: Savoring the Stuff of Life" ,
"Living an Uncommon Life: Essential Lessons from 21 Extraordinary People." www.johnstaugustine.com
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Thursday
12/1/2011
4:00 PM
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Europe's Debt and Central Banks
After four, Ben and his guest discuss the ongoing financial crisis in Europe, and the recent actions of central banks to combat the debt...and what effect that might have.
Guest: Jacob Kirkegaard, Research Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics.
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Thursday
12/1/2011
5:00 PM
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High-Tech Gifts for the Holidays
Chances are someone on your holiday shopping list is going to want the latest high-tech gadget, but how do you know what to look for? After five, Ben and his guest take a look at the electronics in high demand this holiday season, and how to select the perfect high-tech gift.
Guest: Omar Gallaga, technology culture and personal technology writer, Austin American Statesman. His "Digital Savant" blog is at http://wpr.org/r/?666
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Wednesday
11/30/2011
4:00 PM
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Political Compromise...Can It Be Done?
After a close call on raising the debt ceiling and a super-committee failure, is political compromise even possible anymore? And how did we get to this point? After four, Ben and his guest discuss the role of compromise in a hyper-partisan political world.
Guest: Dennis Goldford, professor of Politics at Drake University, author of the upcoming book, "The Constitution of Religious Freedom: God, Politics, and the First Amendment"
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Wednesday
11/30/2011
5:00 PM
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Toxic Free Living At Home
Cleaning chemicals in our homes can have debilitating effects on our health. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, how to protect your health and home from the chemicals that are making you sick.
Guest: Debra Lynn Dadd, consumer advocate. Author, "Toxic Free: How To Protect Your Health and Home From the Chemicals That Are Making You Sick" www.debralynndadd.com
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Tuesday
11/29/2011
4:00 PM
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Block Scheduling and Other Changes
Some school districts are moving towards it, and some away from it. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss block scheduling, and other proposed changes to class scheduling in Wisconsin schools.
Guest: Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy, Marquette University Law School. Education Beat columnist, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
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Tuesday
11/29/2011
5:00 PM
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Flu Season 2011
Along with colder air and falling leaves, a sure sign of Autumn is the arrival of flu season. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the flu virus this year, and the flu vaccination.
Guest: JoLynn Montgomery, Assistant Research Scientist, University of Michigan School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology.
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Monday
11/28/2011
4:00 PM
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Newt Gingrich and the New Hampshire primary
Over the weekend, Newt Gingrich received a big endorsement in New Hampshire, but will it help him win the state? After four, Ben Merens and his guest look ahead to the first presidential primary, which is less than two months away.
Guest: Chris Galdieri (gall-dee-AIR-ee), assistant professor of politics at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire.
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Monday
11/28/2011
5:00 PM
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Holiday Shopping and Customer Service
Today is known as Cyber Monday in the shopping world, with great deals to purchase online. But, how important is the customer service you receive from the merchants you buy from? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss holiday shopping customer service issues.
www.EmilyYellin.com
Guest: Emily Yellin is the author of Your Call is (Not That) Important to Us - Customer Service and What It Reveals About Our World and Our Lives.
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Friday
11/25/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue, after four, 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.
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Friday
11/25/2011
5:00 PM
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The Lion of the West
He's known to many as "the king of the wild frontier" . . . but just who was Davy Crockett . . . and did he really go by that moniker? After five, John Munson and his guest examine the life of David Crockett . . . and debunk the myths surrounding his life.
Guest: Michael Wallis, biographer and historian on the American West. Author, "Billy the Kid" , "Route 66" , "David Crockett: The Lion of the West".
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Wednesday
11/23/2011
4:00 PM
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The Negative Side of Recall
At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, the second of two hours on the recall effort against Governor Scott Walker. Ben began yesterday with two guests from United Wisconsin who support the recall. Today he talks with conservative media analyst Brian Sikma who opposes the effort.
Guest: Brian Sikma, Communications Director, Media Trackers www.mediatrackers.org
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Wednesday
11/23/2011
5:00 PM
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November ECON 101
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, Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics, St. Norbert College.
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Tuesday
11/22/2011
4:00 PM
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The Positive Side of Recall
In the first of two parts, Ben talks today with two guests from United Wisconsin about the recall effort against Governor Scott Walker. Tomorrow after four, Ben's guest will be Brian Sikma with Media Trackers.
Guests:
- Meagan Mahaffey, Executive Director, United Wisconsin
- Lynn Freeman, Vice Chair, United Wisconsin www.unitedwisconsin.com
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Tuesday
11/22/2011
5:00 PM
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Hospice Care
November is National Hospice Month. After five, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss what hospice care is, who qualifies for it, and how you access it. www.vitas.com/wisconsin
Guests:
-Nancy Pankonen (pan-CONE-en) is a hospice nurse at VITAS Hospice in Milwaukee.
-Dr. Agron Ismaili (smahy-LEE) is the Medical Director at VITAS Hospice in Milwaukee.
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Monday
11/21/2011
4:00 PM
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Super-committee...deal or no deal?
As the deadline looms for the Congressional super-committee to agree on $1.2 trillion in savings, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the various plans being proposed, and the prospect of a deal being struck.
Guest: Mary McHugh, adjust professor of political science and director of the Stevens Service Learning Center at Merrimack College.
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Monday
11/21/2011
5:00 PM
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High Voltage - A Look at Electric Cars
After five, Ben and his guest discuss the history...and future...of electric cars, and the changing look of the auto industry.
Guest: Jim Motavalli (moh-tah-VAHL-ee), freelance journalist and contributor to the New York Times' "Wheels" blog and NPR's Car Talk, among many others. His books include "Forward Drive" and his latest is "High Voltage: The Fast Track to Plug In the Auto Industry."
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Friday
11/18/2011
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
11/18/2011
5:00 PM
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Odd, Offbeat, Out of the Ordinary Wisconsin
How did Ixonia get its name? What is Spirit Rock famous for? What state was On Wisconsin originally written for? Join At Issue host Ben Merens and his guest today, after five, for odd, offbeat and out-of-the-ordinary Wisconsin.
Guest: Kim Beck, Director, Arts, Humanities and Science, UW Milwaukee
School of Continuing Education
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Thursday
11/17/2011
4:00 PM
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
According to a new ABC News/Washington Post poll, one in four women have experienced sexual harassment at work. After four, Ben and his guest discuss harassment in the workplace, and how it can be prevented.
Guest: Caren Goldberg, professor of management at American University's Kogod School of Business, and an expert on sexual harassment.
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Thursday
11/17/2011
5:00 PM
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Finding Gratitude this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just a week away...but will the holiday have much to do with gratitude for you? Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest explore what it means to be grateful and what causes you to be thankful.
Guest: Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, author of "You Don't Have To Be Wrong For Me To Be Right: Finding Faith Without Fanaticism"
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Wednesday
11/16/2011
4:00 PM
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Economic Impact of the NBA Lockout
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the economic impact of the NBA lockout and of a possible lost season, as well as potential impact on the city of Milwaukee.
Guest: Victor Matheson, Associate Professor of Economics, College of the Holy Cross. He's published numerous articles about the impact of sports on local and national economies, including the effects of strikes and lockouts.
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Wednesday
11/16/2011
5:00 PM
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Why the World Financial Markets Imploded
What was the real cause of the current global financial meltdown? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest, who says we have been hoodwinked by the CEOs who run the "corporatocracy" and the politicians they manipulate.
Guest: John Perkins was Chief Economist at a major international consulting firm and advised the World Bank, United Nations, IMF, U.S. Treasury Department, Fortune 500 corporations and countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. He is the author of numerous books, including Hoodwinked: An Economic Hit Man Reveals Why the World Financial Markets Imploded-and What We Need to Do to Remake Them.
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Tuesday
11/15/2011
4:00 PM
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First Amendment vs. Occupy Wall Street
How does one balance public safety with the right to assemble? Questions about First Amendment rights are arising as police clear out Occupy protests across the country, including last night's actions in Zuccotti Park. After four, Ben and his guest discuss the balance between rights and safety.
Guest: Gene Policinski (paul-uh-SIN-skee), senior vice president and executive director, First Amendment Center.
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