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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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Tuesday
11/15/2011
5:00 PM
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Health Care Jobs
After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the Obama administration's announcement yesterday that it would free up as much as $1 billion in grants to help groups, doctors, and communities hire and train health care workers as a way both to create jobs and improve health care.
Guest: Roberta Riportella, Professor and Chair, Department of Consumer Science and health policy specialist, UW- Madison.
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Monday
11/14/2011
4:00 PM
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Recall Preview
The effort to gather over a half million signatures in sixty days begins tomorrow. After four, Ben and his guest preview the upcoming recall effort against Governor Walker.
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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Monday
11/14/2011
5:00 PM
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Dignity and Conflict Resolution
Dignity is easily understood but for many of us extremely difficult to define. Yet, when we do understand it, it can help us to resolve conflicts of all types. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, the role dignity plays in our everyday lives.
Guest: Donna Hicks, Associate, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University. Author, "Dignity: The Essential Role It Plays In Resolving Conflict" www.drdonnahicks.com
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Friday
11/11/2011
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 biggest news story.
Guest: Ed Miller, Professor Political Science, UW Stevens Point.
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Friday
11/11/2011
5:00 PM
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Reaching Out To Nature
The answers to life's toughest troubles can be found right outside your front door. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, a conversation with therapist Philip Chard (Shard), author of "Nature's Ways".
Guest: Philip Chard (Shard) psychotherapist. Columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinal. Author, "Nature's Ways: Experiencing the Sacred in the Natural World" www.philipchard.com
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Thursday
11/10/2011
4:00 PM
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Penn State Scandal
After four, in light of the sexual abuse allegations at Pennsylvania State University, Ben and his guest discuss what can be done to keep predators away from young athletes. Then after four-thirty, Ben and his guest discuss the latest news out of Penn State, and look at how the media has covered the story.
Guests:
- Michele Weldon, multimedia journalist and assistant professor of journalism at Northwestern University's Medill School.
- Malcom Moran, former sports writer, director of the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism at Pennsylvania State University.
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Thursday
11/10/2011
5:00 PM
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Are Jobs Becoming Obsolete?
According to our guest after five, we're living in an economy where productivity is no longer the goal, employment is. Join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss jobs becoming obsolete in America. http://wpr.org/r/?661 www.rushkoff.com
Guest: Douglas Rushkoff is an author, teacher, and documentarian who focuses on the ways people, cultures, and institutions create, share, and influence each other's values. He teaches media studies at NYU and the New School University, serves as technology columnist for The Daily Beast, and lectures around the world.
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Wednesday
11/9/2011
4:00 PM
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2011 elections...a preview of 2012?
From the Ohio vote on collective bargaining, to the election of a new governor in Mississippi, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the results of yesterday's elections and referendums, and what it might mean for both political parties in 2012.
Guest: Kyle Kondik, political analyst, Sabato's Crystal Ball, University of Virginia Center for Politics.
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Wednesday
11/9/2011
5:00 PM
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The End of Abundance
In a past of abundance, we had clean water to meet our demands for showers, pools, farms and rivers. Over time, our demand has grown, and scarcity has replaced abundance. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the impact of scarcity on our many water uses.
Guest: David Zetland is the author of The End of Abundance: Economic Solutions to Water Scarcity. He is a Senior Water Economist in the Department of Environmental Economics and Natural Resources at Wageningen (Vha-hin-ing-Gen) University in the Netherlands and he blogs on water, economics and politics at www.aguanomics.com.
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Tuesday
11/8/2011
4:00 PM
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No 4 hour requirement for Concealed Carry
About a week after the concealed carry law went into effect, the training requirement of four hours has been eliminated for those seeking to obtain a permit. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss what effect this might have on Wisconsin.
Guests:
- Jim Fendry, Director, Wisconsin Pro-Gun Movement
- Joe DeCecco (de-CHECK-oh), Sheboygan County District Attorney
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Tuesday
11/8/2011
5:00 PM
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President Obama versus candidate Obama
How is the public to know when Barack Obama speaks as President Obama versus candidate Obama? That's the topic At Issue with Ben Merens, after five.
Guest: Dick Haven, Emeritus Professor of Communication, UW-Whitewater
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Monday
11/7/2011
4:00 PM
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Mississippi Personhood Initiative
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss a proposed constitutional amendment in Mississippi which would define a fertilized egg as a person...and what that might mean for the national debate over reproductive health.
Guest: Jonathan Will, Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Bioethics & Heath Law Center at Mississippi College School of Law. His recent editorial can be found at http://wpr.org/r/?657
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Monday
11/7/2011
5:00 PM
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Daylight Savings Time
At 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning, we gained back that lost hour of sleep from last March as we marked the end of daylight saving time. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the history behind switching the clocks twice a year.
Guest: Michael Downing, Professor of English, Tufts University. Author, "Spring Forward: The Annual Madness of Daylight Saving Time", and his recent, "Life with Sudden Death".
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Friday
11/4/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue, after four, it's time for Your Views On The News with Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens. You're invited to call-in with your thoughts on the week's biggest news story.
Guest: Steven Schier (SHEAR), Professor of Political Science, Carleton College.
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Friday
11/4/2011
5:00 PM
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Homesickness: An American History
Though it's often downplayed as an insignificant emotion, it can tell us much about our national identity. After five, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the history and power of homesickness.
Guest: Susan Matt, distinguished professor of history, Weber State University. Author, "Homesickness: An American History"
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Thursday
11/3/2011
4:00 PM
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Greece and the European Debt Crisis
As the G-20 summit in France gets underway, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the European debt crisis, the latest news out of Greece, and what it all means for the global economy.
Guest: Jacob Kirkegaard, Research Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics.
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Thursday
11/3/2011
5:00 PM
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Extreme Weather to Increase in the Future
More floods, heat waves and droughts are coming, says a new report on extreme weather from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the report.
Guest: George Stone, Instructor of Natural Science, Milwaukee Area Technical College.
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Wednesday
11/2/2011
4:00 PM
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In God We Trust?
Should "In God We Trust" be our national motto? The House of Representatives recently voted to reaffirm the motto, but Ben's guest after four says other mottos are more appropriate because they don't divide on the basis of religion.
Guest: Reverend Barry Lynn, Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. www.au.org
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Wednesday
11/2/2011
5:00 PM
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November Job Line
Whether you are looking for workers . . . or for work, join the discussion, after five, for Ben Merens' November Job Line. Ben starts the hour with an update on job numbers, then continues the show taking calls from those looking for work or offering work. The hour ends with job hunting tips from a career counselor.
Guest: Marc Levine, Senior Fellow and Founding Director, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development.
Guest: Tom Kipp, Director of Career Services, Cardinal Stritch University..
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Tuesday
11/1/2011
4:00 PM
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Concealed Carry FAQ
Today, Wisconsin becomes the 49th state to legally allow concealed weapons. After four, Ben Merens and his guests welcome your questions about the new law.
Guests:
- Nik Clark, Chairman and President, Wisconsin Carry, Inc.
- Bill Schmitz, Chairman of Wisconsin Concealed Carry Association, certified instructor at BJD, Ltd., and retired corrections officer.
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Tuesday
11/1/2011
5:00 PM
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Postal Service Issues
Postage is going up again. Post offices are closing. And Saturday delivery could soon be a thing of the past. After five, Ben Merens and his guest examine the issues facing the U.S. Postal Service.
Guest: Don Soifer, Executive Director, Consumer Postal Council, Washington, DC.
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Monday
10/31/2011
4:00 PM
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World Population Reaches Seven Billion
The global human population is expected to reach seven-billion today. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how population growth affects our everyday lives here in the U.S., and for people around the world.
Guest: John Seager, president, Population Connection. Formerly with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Former Chief of Staff, Communications Director and District Director for U.S. Representative Peter H. Kostmayer.
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Monday
10/31/2011
5:00 PM
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Six Word Memoirs
"Learned more from poverty than wealth." "Master of none, okay with that." "Age creeps up on your mirror." These are just a few of the Six Word Memoirs that Ben Merens and his guest recite and discuss on At Issue, after five. You're invited to call in with yours . . . and wish Ben a Happy Birthday.
Guest: Larry Smith, Founding editor, Smith Magazine. Co-editor, "More Six Word Memoirs" http://www.smithmag.net/sixwords/
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Friday
10/28/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Your views about the week's most significant story are welcome, after four. It's time for Your Views On The News with Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens. What story has touched you the most, and why?
Guest: Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science, Stevens Point. Author, "Bureaucracy and the Policy Process: Keeping the Promises"
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Friday
10/28/2011
5:00 PM
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But Will The Planet Notice?
Sure, you might recycle, or bring your own bag to the grocery store, but will the planet notice your effort? After five, Gene Purcell's guest says smart economic policies, not individual actions, are the only way to make a true difference on the environment.
Guest: Gernot Wagner (GHER-naut VAHG-nuhr), economist, Environmental Defense Fund. Adjunct professor, Columbia School for International and Public Affairs. Author, "But Will the Planet Notice?: How Smart Economics Can Save the World"
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Thursday
10/27/2011
4:00 PM
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The Occupy Movement
After 41 days, what's next for the Occupy movement? After four, Ben and his guest discuss the protests happening across the country, the crackdowns, and public opinion of it all.
GUEST: David Meyer, Professor of Sociology and Political Science at the University of California Irvine; his books include "The Politics of Protest: Social Movements in America." His blog is http://politicsoutdoors.com/
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Thursday
10/27/2011
5:00 PM
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The Ten Best and Worst Jobs
In this day and age, many of us are happy just to have a job...but what if you had one of the ten happiest jobs in the world? At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, what are the ten happiest jobs? And how happy are YOU at yours?
Guest: Stephen Denning, business consultant. Author, "The Leader's Guide To Radical Management: Reinventing the Workplace for the 21st Century." http://www.stevedenning.com
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Wednesday
10/26/2011
4:00 PM
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America's Distrust of Government
According to a new poll, 89% of Americans distrust the government to do the right thing...a record high number. After four, Ben Merens and his guest examine the deep rift between citizens and their elected officials, and how it's fueling protest movements across the country.
Guest: Jasmine Farrier, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Louisville.
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Wednesday
10/26/2011
5:00 PM
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Open Line
After five, Ben Merens hosts an open line, and invites you to call in with your program and guest suggestions.
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Tuesday
10/25/2011
4:00 PM
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Teacher Evaluation in Wisconsin
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss how teachers should be evaluated in Wisconsin...and whether or not it should have an effect on their pay.
Guest: Michael Apple, John Bascom Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies, UW-Madison.
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Tuesday
10/25/2011
5:00 PM
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Nevada Taxes
How did Nevada become the go-to state for tax evasion? After five, Ben Merens and his guests discuss "shell companies" and their prevalence in the Silver State.
Guests:
-Michal (mee-KAHL) Barzuza, Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law.
-David Smith, Associate Professor of Banking and Commerce at the University of Virginia.
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Monday
10/24/2011
4:00 PM
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Voter ID challenge
Last week, a legal challenge was filed against Wisconsin's new voter identification law. After four, Ben Merens gets two perspectives on the lawsuit, and whether or not it will succeed in repealing the law.
GUESTS:
-Melanie Ramey, president of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Network
-Rick Esenberg (ESS-en-berg), Visiting Professor of Law, Marquette University. His Shark and Shepherd blog is at www.sharkandshepherd.blogspot.com
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Monday
10/24/2011
5:00 PM
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One patient health initiative
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 five on At Issue. Ben's guest is with the One Patient Global Health Initiative.
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
10/21/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
After four on At Issue, it's Your Views on the News. Join John Munson and his guest to provide your thoughts about the week's most significant news story.
Guest: Lilly Goren, Associate Professor of Politics, Carroll University
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Friday
10/21/2011
5:00 PM
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Food Day 2011
After five, John Munson and his guest discuss the first annual Food Day, this Monday, which aims to ease access to healthy, sustainable and affordable food, as well as informing consumers of better eating choices.
Guest: Michael Jacobson, executive director, Center for Science in the Public Interest. Founder, Food Day 2011.
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Thursday
10/20/2011
4:00 PM
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Rising Student Debt
When it comes to student loans, Americans are borrowing twice than what they did a decade ago. After four, John Munson and his guest discuss the one-trillion dollar outstanding student loan balance, and what it will mean for the economy down the road.
GUEST: Mark Kantrowitz, financial aid expert and publisher of FinAid.org and FastWeb.com, president of MK consulting, and author most recently of "Secrets to Winning a Scholarship." www.finaid.org and www.fastweb.com
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Thursday
10/20/2011
5:00 PM
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ADHD Guideline Changes
The American Academy of Pediatrics has broadened its age guidelines for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), advocating the diagnosis and treatment of children as young as four years old. After five, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss these new guidelines. www.SimpleADHDExpert.com
Guest: Ben Glenn was diagnosed with Dyslexia and other learning disabilities while in grade school. After being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, he immersed himself in the study of ADHD. He is the author of Simply Special, Learning to Love Your ADHD as well as a three-part guidebook series developed for parents and teachers.
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Wednesday
10/19/2011
4:00 PM
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Repeal Comprehensive Sex-Ed Mandate?
Abstinence-only sex education could again be taught in Wisconsin schools if an effort to repeal the Healthy Youth Act, which mandates sex-ed classes be comprehensive, succeeds. After four, join Ben Merens for two perspectives on the issue.
Guests:
-4:00: Julaine Appling (joo-LANE APP-ling), President of Wisconsin Family Action
-4:30: Lisa Subeck, Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin
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Wednesday
10/19/2011
5:00 PM
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ECON 101
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, it's another edition of At Issue Econ 101. Get answers for your questions about our economy.
Guest: Kevin Quinn, Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics, St. Norbert College.
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Tuesday
10/18/2011
4:00 PM
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Prisoner Swap
It's been dubbed "the most lopsided prisoner swap in Israel's history." After four, Ben Merens and his guest will discuss the exchange of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit (gil-AHD shah-LEET) for more than one thousand Palestinian prisoners, and what it might mean for peace efforts in the region.
Guest: Mohammed Abu-Nimer, associate professor at the American University's School of International Service in International Peace and Conflict Resolution, director of the Peacebuilding and Development Institute.
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Tuesday
10/18/2011
5:00 PM
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Gerald Celente's take on the U.S. Economy
The Occupy Wall Street movement...The President's jobs plan...the sluggish economy... At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, economic forecaster Gerald Celente shares his thoughts on these topics, and more.
Guest: Gerald Celente, founder and director of Trends Research Institute. Author, "Trends 2000" and "Trend Tracking." "What Zizi Gave Honey boy: A True Story About Love, Wisdom, and the Soul of America." www.trendsresearch.com
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Monday
10/17/2011
4:00 PM
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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
The talk turns to jobs, after four on At Issue. With the president on a bus tour promoting parts of his jobs bill, and jobs forums being held across Wisconsin, Ben asks his guest...and you...what should be done do address unemployment?
Guest: Pavlina Tcherneva, (pah-vuh-LEE-nah chehr-NAY-vuh) Assistant Professor of Economics, Franklin and Marshall College, and research scholar, Levy Economics Institute and the Center for Full Employment and Price Stability.
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Monday
10/17/2011
5:00 PM
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Our Relationship to Time
We each get 86-thousand, 4-hundred every day...they can't be carried over to tomorrow...they are the seconds that make up today. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, our relationship to Time.
Guests:
- Vida Groman (GROW-man), facilitator/professional health coach/therapist www.vidagroman.com
- Denise Jess, facilitator/consultant www.denisejessconsulting.com
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Friday
10/14/2011
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. A look at the news that's been . . . in the week that was.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science, UW La-Crosse
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Friday
10/14/2011
5:00 PM
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Celebrating Friendship
A friend's kind embrace, or laugh, or perhaps a comfortable silence with that friend. . . At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, a conversation with author Mary Anne Radmacher (ROD-mock-er) about her latest book, "US: Celebrating the Power of Friendship."
Guest: Maryanne Radmacher, writing coach. Author, "US: Celebrating the Power of Friendship" "Promises to Myself" , "Simply An Inspired Life: Consciously Choosing Unbounded Happiness in Good Times & Bad" www.maryanneradmacher.com
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Thursday
10/13/2011
4:00 PM
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Wisconsin Teachers Unions Recertification
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the statewide effort that teachers unions are making to re-certify, and what it might mean for the future of education in the state.
Guest: John Witte (WITT-ee), Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs, UW-Madison.
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Thursday
10/13/2011
5:00 PM
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America's Declining Mobility Rates
A recessionary economy has impacted life in America in many ways...including how much moving around people do. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss America's declining mobility rate.
Abigail Wozniak, (WHAZ-nee-ack) is an assistant professor of economics at The University of Notre Dame
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Wednesday
10/12/2011
4:00 PM
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9-9-9 and tax reform
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain's 9-9-9 plan, and how the issue of tax reform will shape the 2012 election.
Guest: Andrew Fieldhouse, Federal Budget Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Institute
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Wednesday
10/12/2011
5:00 PM
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1493 and Columbus
For 200 million years before Columbus landed in the Americas, geological forces kept apart the two halves of the world. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how the collision of two strange worlds resulted in biological, ecological, political and social effects that last to this day.
Guest: Charles C. Mann is a correspondent for The Atlantic, Science and Wired, and has written for Fortune, The New York Times, Smithsonian, Technology Review, Vanity Fair, and The Washington Post. He is the author of 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created.
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Tuesday
10/11/2011
4:00 PM
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Critical response to Occupy Wall Street
After four, Ben Merens talks to a critic of the Occupy Wall Street movement, who says the lack of clear goals will cause the protests to die out.
Guest: Andrew Langer, president of the Institute for Liberty
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Tuesday
10/11/2011
5:00 PM
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Toll Roads in Wisconsin?
Many Illinois commuters rely on the I-Pass, but will Wisconsin drivers soon be needing a "W-Pass?" After four, Ben Merens talks with the author of a recent study that suggests tolls be installed on Wisconsin highways to cover rebuilding costs and bring in new revenue to the state.
Guest: Robert Poole, director of transportation policy and Searle Freedom Trust Transportation Fellow, Reason Foundation. The study can be found at http://wpr.org/r/?635
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Monday
10/10/2011
4:00 PM
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Occupy Wall Street protests
The Occupy Wall Street protests are entering their 24th day...and are spreading to other cities across the U.S. After four, Ben and his guests discuss the movement's origin and goals, and invite you to share your thoughts.
Guests:
-Michael Kazin, professor of history at Georgetown University, who specializes in U.S. politics and social movements. He's the co-editor of Dissent Magazine and author of several books: his latest is "American Dreamers: How the Left Changed a Nation"
-Linnea (leh-NAY-uh) Palmer Paton, an Occupy Wall Street activist and volunteer, based in New York.
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Monday
10/10/2011
5:00 PM
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Parenting with Mindfulness
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five: parenting with mindfulness. Ben's guest talks about how you can teach your child to breathe, to sit still, and to be comfortable in his or her own skin.
Guest: Beth Gineris, Clinical Counselor. "Turning No to On: The Art of Parenting With Mindfulness" www.bethgineris.com
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Friday
10/7/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue with Gene Purcell, after four, it's time for Your Views On The News. A look at the news that's been . . . in the week that was.
Guest: Dick Haven, Professor Emeritus of Communication, UW-Whitewater
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Friday
10/7/2011
5:00 PM
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The Life of John Lennon
After five, Gene Purcell and his guest explore the life of John Lennon, who would have been 71 years old on Sunday. A new biography highlights Lennon's life, from his troubled childhood to the highest peaks of his music career.
Guest: Tim Riley, NPR music critic; he reviews pop and classical music for WBUR's Here and Now and has written for several publications. His latest book is "Lennon: The Man, the Myth, the Music - A Definitive Life"
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Thursday
10/6/2011
4:00 PM
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The Life of Steve Jobs
After four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the life and legacy of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
Guest: Paul Levinson, author and Professor of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham University. Author, "New, New Media."
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Thursday
10/6/2011
5:00 PM
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Superior Autobiographical Memory
What if you could remember every detail from every day of your life? After five, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss the condition known as Superior Autobiographical Memory.
Guests:
- Brad Williams, Morning news anchor, WKTY Radio, LaCrosse. He is only the second person ever studied for the syndrome dubbed "hyperthymesia" (superior memory). www.triviazoids.wordpress.com
- James McGaugh, Research Professor in Neurobiology and Behavior, School of Biological Sciences, University of California-Irvine.
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Wednesday
10/5/2011
4:00 PM
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Primary Shuffle
Primary season will be starting earlier than usual this year, as states like South Carolina and Florida jostle for position in the primary race. After four, Ben Merens and his guest will discuss what this means for the presedential hopefuls, and talk about the possibility of a presidential primary in 2011.
Guest: Susan Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science, and Director, Center for Political Science and Public Policy Research, UW-Whitewater.
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Wednesday
10/5/2011
5:00 PM
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October Jobline
Whether you are looking for workers, or for work, join the discussion, after five, for the October Job Line. Ben Merens begins the hour with an update on job numbers. The show continues with calls from those looking for work or offering work. We'll end the hour talking with job search tips from a career counselor.
Guests:
- Ernie Goss, Chair and Professor of Economics, Creighton University.
- Mary Spencer, Director, Career Placement Office, Milwaukee School of Engineering.
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Tuesday
10/4/2011
4:00 PM
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Microgrids
On Monday, a new project was announced designed to make Wisconsin a hotspot for "microgrids." After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what microgrids are and the future of alternate energy in Wisconsin.
Guests:
-Robert Lasseter, emeritus professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
-John Bobrowich, executive director of the Wisconsin Energy Research Consortium and the Center for Renewable Energy Systems.
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Tuesday
10/4/2011
5:00 PM
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The Myth of Choice
With freedom comes choice . . . or so we think. However, after five, Ben Merens' guest makes the case that we all have far fewer choices than we ever would have imagined.
Guest: Kent Greenfield, Professor, Boston College Law School. Author, "The Myth of Choice: Personal Responsibility in a World of Limits".
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Monday
10/3/2011
4:00 PM
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The Dream Sports Weekend
With big wins this weekend from the Badgers, Brewers, and Packers, it's never been a better time to be a sports fan in Wisconsin. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss Wisconsin sports culture, and what these big victories might mean for the state.
Guest: Don Walker, sports business reporter and blogger at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His blog is "The Business of Sports."
http://wpr.org/r/?628
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Monday
10/3/2011
5:00 PM
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History of American Nation-Building
America is a nation-building country, and we need to look to our history to see what our country has to offer failed states around the world. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the United State's successes and failures with nation-building, and what we can learn from both.
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. Author, "Liberty's Surest Guardian: American Nation Building from the Founders to Obama."
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Friday
9/30/2011
4:00 PM
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Taxing Bad Foods
Two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Is it time to tax foods and beverages high in sugar and salt to discourage us from buying them? After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the taxing of "bad foods."
Guest: Kelly Brownell, Co-founder and Director, Center for Food Policy and Obesity, Yale University. (Rebroadcast from August 8.)
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Friday
9/30/2011
5:00 PM
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Instant Communication
The instant world of Tweeting, Facebook and email has many people getting their "fifteen minutes of fame". . . one-hundred-forty characters at a time. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, the impact of instant communication on society.
Guest: Carl Hausman, Editor & Writer, Ethics Newsline, Institute for Global Ethics. Author, "Lies We Live By: Defeating Doubletalk and Deception in Advertising, Politics and the Media".(Rebroadcast from June 29.)
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Thursday
9/29/2011
4:00 PM
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How Republican Race for White House is Shaping U...
Join the conversation today after four as Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the Republican candidates for the presidency, and how the race is shaping up. Does Mitt Romney remain the front-runner? Does it look like Governor Christie of New Jersey might enter the race?
Guest: Kyle Kondik, political analyst, Sabato's Crystal Ball, University of Virginia Center for Politics.
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Thursday
9/29/2011
5:00 PM
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Sports Related Head Injuries and Mental Health
After five, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss mental illness in the U.S., and how sports-related head injuries impact mental health. What diagnostic and preventative measures can be implemented to prevent 300,000 sports-related traumatic brain injuries in the U.S.?
Guest: David Satcher, Director, Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, U.S. Surgeon General from 1998-2002
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Wednesday
9/28/2011
4:00 PM
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Cost of Family Health Insurance Rises 9% in 2011
Health insurance costs for families have risen 168% since 1999 and 9% in 2011 alone, according to a survey on employee health benefits conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and an affiliate of the American Hospital Association. After four, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss how these costs impact employers, jobs, families, and health care in the U.S.
http://wpr.org/r/?625
Guest: Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin
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Wednesday
9/28/2011
5:00 PM
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Jobs Concern and American Dream
After five, join Gene Purcell and his guest as they discuss the growing concern of a majority of Americans that unemployment is at crisis levels and how a bold new jobs plan is needed to create jobs and rebuild the American Dream.
Guest: Roger Hickey is Co-Director of the Campaign for America's Future.
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
4:00 PM
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Gas Prices Dropping
Last week gas prices around the country dropped substantially, with prices below $3 a gallon in places, including parts of Michigan, Missouri and Texas. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the crude oil market.
GUEST: Lisa Margonelli is an Irvine Fellow at the New America Foundation and the Director of its Energy Policy Initiative. She is the author of Oil on the Brain: Adventures from the Pump to the Pipeline.
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
5:00 PM
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What's Unique About the Teenage Brain?
According to Ben Merens' guest, after five, the brains of teenagers dramatically change between the ages of twelve and twenty-five. How do these adaptations impact teenagers' behavior and their development?
Guest: David Dobbs writes about science and culture. Author, "The Teenage Brain" in the October issue of National Geographic Magazine.
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Monday
9/26/2011
4:00 PM
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America's Historic Government Disapproval Rating...
Americans have never been more dissatisfied with their government then they are today, according to the latest Gallup Poll. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss why and ask how you feel.
Guest: Dennis Goldford, Professor of Politics, Drake University
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Monday
9/26/2011
5:00 PM
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Reviving Home Economics in the Classroom
Childhood and young adult obesity levels continue to climb, yet many children do not know how to prepare simple and healthy meals. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss whether bringing back a modernized form of the traditional home economics classroom might teach children healthy food habits and impact obesity levels.
Guest: Alice Licthenstein is Senior Scientist and Director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory at Tufts University.
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Friday
9/23/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue host Ben Merens welcomes your views on the news this week, after four. What story has touched you the most, and why? It's Your Views on the News, today after four.
Guest: Barry Burden, Professor of Political Science UW MADISON.
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Thursday
9/22/2011
4:00 PM
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Capital Punishment in the U.S.
Last evening Troy Davis wax executed in Georgia after a lengthy appeal process. Up to the very end, Mr. Davis reiterated his innocence. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Troy Davis case, its appeal process, and the broader implications of capital punishment in the U.S.
Guest: Eric Freeman, Maurice Deane Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law, Hofstra University Law School.
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Thursday
9/22/2011
5:00 PM
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Stopping Sexual Abuse By Talking About It
Sexual assault prevention begins with sexual assault awareness. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with a sexual assault survivor who teaches how to fight back with words, not silence.
Guest: Nancy Donoval (DON-oh-voll) sexual assault survivor and educator
www.Stories2StopRape.com
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Wednesday
9/21/2011
4:00 PM
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Impact of Possible Greek Default on U.S., Europe
Concerns continue to mount over a possible Greek default on its debt. Is default necessarily bad for Greece, and how might it impact banks, credit, and the U.S. and Europe? Join Ben Merens and his guest after four today.
Guest: Nicolas Veron, Visiting Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics and Senor Fellow at Bruegel, a Brussels-based economic policy think tank.
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Wednesday
9/21/2011
5:00 PM
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September Econ 101
Today after five on At Issue with Ben Merens, join Ben and his guest economist for another edition of At Issue Econ 101 - to ask your questions about our economy.
GUEST: Kevin Quinn is Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College.
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Tuesday
9/20/2011
4:00 PM
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Baylor University Survey on Beliefs and Values
What are Americans beliefs and values in tough economic times? After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Baylor University survey and the divide between conservatives and liberals on the role of government and belief in the American Dream.
http://wpr.org/r/?619
Guest: Kevin Dougherty, Associate Professor of Sociology, research fellow, Institute for Studies of Religion, Baylor University.
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Tuesday
9/20/2011
5:00 PM
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Kids, Twitter and Grammar
Kids are constantly online using social media tools to post, text, tweet, etc. What does using social media and twitter do to our child's grammar learning? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss kids and grammar issues they encounter using social media.
GUEST: Pam Allyn is the author of numerous books, including Your Child's Writing Life: How to Inspire Confidence, Creativity, and Skill at Every Age. She is the Executive Director of LitLife and the founding Director of LitWorld. She also launched and leads Books for Boys, a literacy initiative for foster care children.
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Monday
9/19/2011
4:00 PM
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President Obama Announces his Deficit Plan
Earlier this morning President Obama announced his plan to reduce the national deficit, including $1.5 trillion in tax increases and cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest in a discussion of the President's plan.
Guest: Andrew Fieldhouse, Federal Budget Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Institute
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Monday
9/19/2011
5:00 PM
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The Ins and Outs of LinkedIn
It's used by millions to network, brand, and market. However the system is often confounding to users. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, a look at how the social media tool LinkedIn (LINKED-IN) operates.
Guest: Wayne Breitbarth (Brite-barth), author, "The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success" www.powerformula.net
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Friday
9/16/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, it's time once again for Your Views On The News. A look at the news that's been . . . in the week that was.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science, UW La-Crosse
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Friday
9/16/2011
5:00 PM
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Dare to Be Average
Are you depressed . . . unhappy . . . unfulfilled? Ever wanted to be more than you are? After five, 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".
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Thursday
9/15/2011
4:00 PM
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Reforming Wisconsin Supreme Court Elections?
Should Wisconsin state Supreme Court justices be selected by merit rather than state judicial elections? After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the proposed Merit Amendment Resolution.
Guests:
Timothy Culllen, Democratic State Senator from Janesville
Dale Schultz, Republican State Senator from Richland Center
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Thursday
9/15/2011
5:00 PM
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New Book on Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
A month after the assassination of her husband, Jacqueline Kennedy chatted with historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. on her life with JFK, in a series of taped interviews. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the newly released book, "Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life With John F. Kennedy."
Guest: Barbara Perry, Senior Fellow and Associate Professor, Miller Center's Presidential Oral History Program, University of Virginia. She has done extensive research on the Kennedy family.
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Wednesday
9/14/2011
4:00 PM
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Poverty in U.S. Highest Since 1993
Nearly 1 in 6 Americans have now slipped into poverty, according to a recent U.S. census report. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the significance of the rising poverty rate and the implications for the nation and the state of Wisconsin.
Guests:
Isabel Sawhill, Co-Director, Center on Children and Families at the Brookings Institution
Julia Isaacs, Fellow in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution and Visiting Scholar, Institute for Research on Poverty, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Wednesday
9/14/2011
5:00 PM
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Racial Equality in the U.S. Since Obama
After the election of President Obama in 2008, many thought the U.S. had become a postracial society. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the generational shifts on race and racism in the U.S. since the civil rights movement of the 1960's. What's needed to address civil rights and equality for all Americans in a new age?
Guest: Ellis Cose, contributing editor, Newsweek magazine and author, "The End of Anger: A New Generation's Take on Race and Rage."
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Tuesday
9/13/2011
4:00 PM
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Social Security
Social Security was once again a heated topic at the GOP debate in Florida yesterday. In a previous debate, Texas Governor Rick Perry called Social Security a "ponzi scheme." After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the future of social security.
GUEST: Richard Johnson is Director of the Program on Retirement Policy at the non-partisan Urban Institute.
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Tuesday
9/13/2011
5:00 PM
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Comedy
After five, join Ben Merens as he speaks with two comedians for a conversation about comedy.
GUESTS: John McGivern is a member of Milwaukee's morning radio show with Dave and Carole on 96.5 WKLH. In January his new special, "Around the Corner with John McGivern," begins airing on MPTV.
Paula Poundstone appears each week on NPR's weekly news quiz show "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!" and can be heard on NPR's Morning Edition and the comedy site 23/6. She will be appearing this Friday, September 16th at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee.
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Monday
9/12/2011
4:00 PM
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American Jobs Act 101
Today President Obama announced he is formally submitting the American Jobs Act to Congress, and he plans a week-long campaign for his $447 billion jobs proposal. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the jobs act in-depth.
GUEST: Carl Van Horn, Professor of Public Policy and Director of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University
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Monday
9/12/2011
5:00 PM
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What's new this fall in Wisconsin schools?
It's back to school again for children and teachers, but what's new in Wisconsin classrooms this fall? Join the conversation, after five, when Ben Merens and his guest discuss some of the issues and challenges facing teachers, administrators, children, and their families as the school year begins.
Guest: Michael Apple, John Bascom Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies, UW-Madison.
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Friday
9/9/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
After four, At Issue guest-host Gene Purcell welcomes Your Views On The News. What story has touched you the most this week, and why?
Guest: Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science, Stevens Point. Author, "Bureaucracy and the Policy Process: Keeping the Promises"
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Friday
9/9/2011
5:00 PM
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Dont Wait Project
Time waits for no man or woman . . . so why do so many of us assume we have lots of it? After five, on At Issue, Gene Purcell talks with the founder of the Don't Wait Project.
Guest: Lisa Bradshaw, founder, "Don't Wait Project". www.dontwaitproject.org
Host, "Life with Lisa Show" KPQA...Wenatchee, WA. Author, "Big Shoes: A Young Widowed Mother's Memoir"
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Thursday
9/8/2011
4:00 PM
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9-11 Remembered
The 10th anniversary of 9-11 is just around the corner. At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, your views about this tragic day . . . a decade later.
Guest: Ken Davis, historian, "Don't Know Much About History", 20th Anniversary edition, "America's Hidden History", "A Nation Rising".
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Thursday
9/8/2011
5:00 PM
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President Obama's Speech on U.S. Jobs Recovery
President Obama delivers a major speech tonight to both houses of Congress on his proposals to get Americans back to work. After five, Ben Merens and his guest preview the speech and discuss what's needed to bring jobs recovery to the U.S. economy.
Guest: Pavlina Tcherneva, (pahv-LEEN-a CHEHR- nay - vuh ) Assistant Professor of Economics, Franklin and Marshall College, and research scholar, Levy Economics Institute and the Center for Full Employment and Price Stability.
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Wednesday
9/7/2011
4:00 PM
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Discussion of Tonight's Republican Debate
As the Republican candidates take the stage tonight at the Reagan Presidential Library, many consider Texas Governor Rick Perry to be the front-runner. After four, Ben Merens and his guest preview the debate and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates.
Guest: Peverill Squire, Hicks and Martha Griffiths Chair in American Political Institutions, the University of Missouri.
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Wednesday
9/7/2011
5:00 PM
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September Job Line Show
Whether you are looking for workers or work, join the discussion today after five for the September Job Line. Ben will start the hour discussing an update on job numbers and continue the show by taking calls from those looking for work or offering work. The show will end with a career counselor offering job search tips.
Guests:
-Ernie Goss is MacAllister Chair and Professor of Economics at Creighton University.
-Tim Tritch is the Associate Director of the Career Services and Academic Advising Center at UW-La Crosse.
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Tuesday
9/6/2011
4:00 PM
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Has Cursive Writing Become Outdated?
As the role of technology expands for children from K-4 through high school, is the practice of teaching cursive writing in elementary school becoming outdated? After five, join Ben Merens and his guests in a discussion about the advantages of cursive writing, and how it stimulates brain activity in children.
Guests:
- Steve Graham, Currey Ingram Professor of Special Education and Literacy, Vanderbilt University
- Cindee Will, Assistant Principal, James Irwin Charter Elementary School, Colorado Springs, Colorado
(rebroadcast from July 27, 2011)
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Tuesday
9/6/2011
5:00 PM
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Keeping Civil in Politics and Social Discourse
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, civil discourse in politics, and other contentious subjects.
Guests:
- Vida Groman - Facilitator/professional health coach/therapist www.vidagroman.com
- Denise Jess - Facilitator/consultant djess@tds.net
(rebroadcast from April 5, 2011)
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Monday
9/5/2011
4:00 PM
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Three Hundred New Plant and Animal Species Found
At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, scientists recently discovered in the Philippines more than three-hundred plant and animal species new to science. Ben and his guest examine the list.
Guest: Terry Gosliner (goz-LEAN-er), Senior Curator / Dean of Science and Research Collections, Department of Invertebrate Zoology, California Academy of Sciences. He was the leader of the 2011 Philippine Biodiversity Expedition. http://wpr.org/r/?565 (rebroadcast from July 12, 2011)
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Monday
9/5/2011
5:00 PM
110421M
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Building a Sense of Community: Pocket Neighborh...
Pocket neighborhoods, small houses with front-porches and a green common area provide residents daily opportunities to mingle with one another and build a sense of community. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the concept of Pocket Neighborhoods, and their appeal in an age of increasing urban sprawl.
Guest: Ross Chapin, leads an architectural and planning firm near Seattle, Washington. Author, "Pocket Neighborhoods: Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World." www.pocket-neighborhoods.net
(rebroadcast from April 21, 2011)
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Friday
9/2/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue with Gene Purcell, after four, it's time for Your Views On The News. You're invited to call in with your thoughts about the week's biggest news story.
Guest: Ed Miller, Professor Political Science, UW Stevens Point.
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Friday
9/2/2011
5:00 PM
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Humans' Quest to Fly With Wings of Their Own
Humans have always dreamed of soaring through the air on wings of their own. After five, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss why that dream remains elusive even after humans have ventured to the Moon. What possibilities are engineers and inventors exploring?
http://wpr.org/r/?606
Guest: Nancy Shute, author, "If We Only Had Wings: The Daring Dream of Personal Flight" (September National Geographic magazine).
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Thursday
9/1/2011
4:00 PM
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An Anti-White Violence Rally: Two Sides
Rioting at State Fair Park last month is fueling a protest this Saturday at West Allis City Hall by the National Socialist Movement, a self-proclaimed White Separatist group. After four, on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with a member of the group and the president of the Milwaukee NAACP (N-double-A-C-P).
Guests:
- Harriett Paletti, National Socialist Movement...Milwaukee Chapter Staff Sgt.
www.nsm88.org
- James Hall, President NAACP Milwaukee www.naacp.org www.milwaukeenaacp.org
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Thursday
9/1/2011
5:00 PM
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Men, Leadership and Renewal
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, how men can come out of war or prison, find a way to heal and reintegrate themselves into society, and leave the violence behind.
Guest:
- Ed Tick, Psychotherapist in private practice who works with veterans Author, "War and the Soul: Healing Our Nation's Veterans From Post-Traumatic Stress" www.soldiersheart.com
- Miguel Rivera, instructor, Annual Minnesota Men's Conference Sept. 13-18 http://hiddenwine.com/WP/
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Wednesday
8/31/2011
4:00 PM
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Wisconsin's Negative Recall Electons
According to Ben Merens' guest today after four, Wisconsin's recent recall elections were "the most negative ever." What continued to ignite political passions, and will that negativity spill-over into Wisconsin's 2012 elections?
Guest: Ken Goldstein, President, Kantar Media CMAG and political advertising scholar. He is on leave from the UW Department of Political Science.
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Wednesday
8/31/2011
5:00 PM
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New Jersey Schools Begin Tough New Bullying Rule...
Effective September 1, the state of New Jersey begins implementation of the nation's strictest legislation on student bullying. After five, Ben Merens and his guests discuss schools' curriculum and resource challenges in educating and protecting students from bullying.
Guests:
-Richard Bozza, Executive Director, New Jersey Association of School Administrators
-Justin Patchin, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, UW-Eau Claire, Co-Director of the Cyber-Bullying Research Center
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Tuesday
8/30/2011
4:00 PM
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Is it Time for College Athletes to Be Paid?
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss whether college athletes should be paid. The football players at the University of Miami will soon receive subpoenas regarding their alleged receipt of gifts and cash from a convicted Ponzi-schemer Nevin Shaprio.
Guest: Andrew Zimbalist, Robert A. Woods Professor of Economics, Smith College and author, "Circling the Bases. "
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Tuesday
8/30/2011
5:00 PM
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Juan Williams' controversial departure from NPR
Former Talk of the Nation host Juan Williams has written about his controversial departure from NPR in his new book, "Muzzled" and joins Ben Merens, after five, on At Issue to discuss his side of the story.
Guest: Juan Williams, Fox News Commentator. Former host, Talk of the Nation. Author, "Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate".
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Monday
8/29/2011
4:00 PM
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Emergency Prepareness for Hurricane Irene
After four, Ben Merens talks with his guests about the devastation in several communities after Hurricane Irene. Was the level of emergency preparedness sufficient, or was it way too much?
Guests:
- Dan Barkin, Senior Editor/Online, The News & Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina
- Childs Walker, Metro Reporter, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland
- Neena Satija, Health and Science Reporter, The Boston Globe
- Mike Donoghue, Staff Writer, Burlington Free Press, Burlington, Vermont
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Monday
8/29/2011
5:00 PM
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A look at 21st century millenials
As the baby boomers age, their kids are now becoming a force. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guests discusses the Echo Boomers...and just what their role is in society today.
Guests:
- David Stillman, Generations Expert - BridgeWorks
- Kim Lear, A Millenial working at Bridgeworks...Global Researcher
"When Generations Collide Who They Are. Why They Clash. How to Solve the Generational Puzzle at Work".
NEW BOOK "THE M FACTOR" www.generations.com
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Friday
8/26/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views of the News
The news that's been in the week that was. It's Your Views on the News, after four, on At Issue. Call in with your thoughts about the week's top news story.
Guest: Dick Haven, Professor of Communication & Interim Dean College of Arts and Communication UW Whitewater.
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Friday
8/26/2011
5:00 PM
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Favorite Things To Do In Wisconsin
The Milwaukee lakefront . . . the riverwalk in La Crosse . . . or maybe Minocqua in the north. Just where is your favorite place to go in Wisconsin, and your favorite things to do when you get there? At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, a look at some great Wisconsin travel destinations.
Guest: Kim Beck, Director, Arts, Humanities and Science, UW Milwaukee School of Continuing Education
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Thursday
8/25/2011
4:00 PM
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Why Obama Should/Should Not Face Primary Opponen...
At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, should President Obama face a primary opponent for the 2012 presidential election? Ben gets two different opinions.
Guests:
- Ed Kilgore, Managing Editor, The Democratic Strategist. Senior Fellow, Progressive Policy Institute. Former Vice President for Policy, Democratic Leadership Council.
- Ralph Nader, consumer activist and former Presidential Candidate. Author, "Getting Steamed To Overcome Corporatism: Build It Together To Win" (Sept)
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Thursday
8/25/2011
5:00 PM
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ECON 101
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, it's another edition of At Issue Econ 101. You're invited call-in with your questions about the economy.
Guest: Kevin Quinn, professor of Economics / Associate Academic Dean of Social Sciences, St. Norbert College.
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Wednesday
8/24/2011
4:00 PM
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Pat Summitt Announces Early Onset Dementia
Legendary women's basketball coach Pat Summitt announced yesterday that she was recently diagnosed with dementia, the Alzheimer's type. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss early onset dementia and how many American's this disease affects.
http://wpr.org/r/?592
GUEST: Lynda Markut is a Workplace Education Coordinator with the Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin. She is the co-author of Dementia Caregivers Share Their Stories: A Support Group in a Book.
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Wednesday
8/24/2011
5:00 PM
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The Failure of our Common Sense
Often we're told to use common sense to figure things out. According to Ben Merens' guest, after five, our "common sense" is far less accurate than we might think.
Guest: Duncan Watts, Professor of Sociology, Columbia University. Author, "Everything Is Obvious: Once You Know the Answer" www.everythingisobvious.com
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Tuesday
8/23/2011
4:00 PM
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5.9 Earthquake Hits Virgina and East Coast
Early this afternoon a 5.9 earthquake hit central Virginia and cities along the eastern seaboard, including New York and Washington, D..C. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what we know about the earthquake at this point in time.
Guest: Basil Tikoff, Professor, Structural Geology and Tectonics, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Tuesday
8/23/2011
5:00 PM
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School Choice 101
More states have passed school voucher or scholarship tax credit legislation in 2011 than ever before, including Wisconsin. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, school choice programs, and how they work around the country.
Guest: Steve Correia (KOREA), Associate Professor of Education, St. Norbert's College. http://wpr.org/r/?590
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Monday
8/22/2011
4:00 PM
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Libya Rebels Hold Most of Tripoli
The nearly 42-year rule of Moammar Gadhafi seems to be nearing an end. Rebels claim they control most of Tripoli and claim three of Gadhafi's sons have been captured. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the latest news from Libya. http://shadow.foreignpolicy.com
GUEST: Will Inboden is a Distinguished Scholar at the Strauss Center for International Security and Law and an Assistant Professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas-Austin. He is a Shadow Government blogger at foreignpolicy.com, a blog about U.S. foreign policy under the Obama administration.
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Monday
8/22/2011
5:00 PM
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The battle for healthy school lunches
The average child will eat more than 3,000 meals at school from kindergarten to the end of high school. But they won't necessarily be nutritious meals. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the battle for quality school lunches.
Guest: Amy Kalafa (kah-LAFF-ah), author "Lunch Wars: How To Start A School Food Revolution and Win the Battle For Children's Health". Producer/Director "Two Angry Moms: Fighting for the Health of America's Children" www.angrymoms.org
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Friday
8/19/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
The news that's been in the week that was. At Issue, after four, it's time for Your Views On The News. Call-in with your choice for the week's top news story.
Guest: David Canon, professor of political science, UW Madison.
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Friday
8/19/2011
5:00 PM
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How the 2011 Summer Movies Performed
After five, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss how the Summer movies are performing at the box office. Call in and share your favorite movie this year, or perhaps one that disappointed you.
Guest: Mike Mayo has written about film for The Washington Post and The Roanoke Times. Former host, The Movie Show on Radio, Max and Mike On the Movies. He blogs about film occasionally at MaxandMike.com.
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Thursday
8/18/2011
4:00 PM
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Khadafy Control of Libya Nearing an End?
After four, John Munson and his guest discuss the situation in Libya, the advancement of the rebel forces, and whether Colonel Khadafy's long control of the government may be nearing an end.
Guest: Jeremi Suri, Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs,
History, and Public Affairs at the University of Texas, Austin, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and the Strauss Center for International Security and Law.
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Thursday
8/18/2011
5:00 PM
110818M
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Warming Earth May Change Agriculture Around Worl...
How will agriculture be affected if the world becomes warmer? After five, John Munson and his guest discuss how longer growing seasons and shorter winters may impact staple crops around the world.
Guest: Cynthia Rosenzweig, Senior Researcher, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York.
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Wednesday
8/17/2011
4:00 PM
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State Senate Recalls Complete
Now that the state senate recalls are complete, what impact did all the extra electoral activity have on our state? Today after four on At Issue, John Munson and guest analyst Joe Heim review all the results.
Joe Heim, professor of Political Science UW La-Crosse
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Wednesday
8/17/2011
5:00 PM
110817M
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Google's $12.5 Billion Motorola Mobility Deal
This week Google announced plans to purchase Motorola Mobility for twelve-and-a-half-billion dollars. After five, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss how the Google / Motorola deal will impact other cell phone companies, what it means for the industry, and how it will affect the consumer.
Guest: Elizabeth Woyke (WOY-key), staff writer, Forbes magazine. http://wpr.org/r/?586
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Tuesday
8/16/2011
4:00 PM
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What's Needed to Restructure the U.S. Economy?
Warren Buffet thinks the mega-rich have been coddled too long with low taxes, according to an editorial he wrote this week in The New York Times. After four, John Munson and his guest discuss what's needed to restructure and revitalize the U.S. economy.
http://wpr.org/r/?585
Guest: Nomi Prins, journalist, Senior Fellow at Demos, and author, "It Takes a Pillage: Behind the Bonuses, Bailouts, and Backroom Deals from Washington to Wall Street. "
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Tuesday
8/16/2011
5:00 PM
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Muslim-Americans in the U.S.
Muslim-Americans are more confident about their future ten years after 9/11 than other U.S. faith groups, according to a new report of the Gallup Poll. Afer five, John Munson and his guest discuss the state of Muslim- Americans in the U.S.
http://wpr.org/r/?584
Guest: Mohamed Younis, Senior Analyst, Abu Dhabi Gallup Center
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Monday
8/15/2011
4:00 PM
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Social Media and First Amendment Rights
On Sunday the Hackivist group Anonymous shut down San Francisco's Rapid Transit website, the BART. After four, John Munson and his guest discuss the role of social media in social protests, and how First Amendment rights and social media may clash.
Guests: Steve Noll, Marketing and Social Media professor, Madiason Area Technical College.
Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz professor of Law, UCLA School of Law.
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Monday
8/15/2011
5:00 PM
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Back Stage at Big Top Chautauqua
After five, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss the founding and history behind Big Top Chautauqua in northern Wisconsin.
GUEST: Warren Nelson is a songwriter, musician, poet, performer, writer, producer, storyteller and historian. He has been a professional musician and entertainer since the late 1960's. He is the author of Ballyhoo! Backstage Big Top.
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Friday
8/12/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue with Glen Moberg, after four, it's time for Your Views on the News. Listeners are invited to call-in with their thoughts about the week's biggest 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-TV, Minneapolis.
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Friday
8/12/2011
5:00 PM
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Threats to U.S. National Parks
U.S. national parks across the nation and in the Great Lakes face increasing threats to the parks and their natural resources, wildlife, and cultural resources, according to two new reports.
http://wpr.org/r/?581
http://wpr.org/r/?582
Guests:
- Jim Nations, Vice President, National Parks Conservation Association Center and Center for Park Research.
- Henry Henderson, Director of Midwest Programs for the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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Thursday
8/11/2011
4:00 PM
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How Recall Results Impact Future Walker Recall
Ben Merens and his guest discuss the aftermath of the Wisconsin recall elections and how they impact the dynamics of a possible future Governor Walker recall.
Guests:
J.R. Ross, editor, WisPolitics.com
Graeme Zielinski, Communications Director, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
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Thursday
8/11/2011
5:00 PM
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Overcoming Life's Obstacles
Obstacles appear in our lives every day. How we approach them determines how we overcome them. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens welcomes back author Mary Anne Radmacher (Rod-Mock-er) to discuss how you deal with your obstacles.
Guest: Mary Anne Radmacher, writing coach and author, "Simply an Inspired Life: Consciously Choosing Unbounded Happiness in Good Times & Bad", "Courage Doesn't Always Roar", "Live Boldly: Cultivate the Qualities That Can Change Your Life", "Lean Forward into Your Life: Begin Each Day As If It Were On Purpose".
www.maryanneradmacher.net www.maryanneradmacher.com
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Wednesday
8/10/2011
4:00 PM
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State Senate Recall Election results
At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, the results of yesterday's six Republican state senate recall elections. Ben talks with political analyst Charles Franklin, and you, about the impact of yesterday's votes.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison. Co-founder, pollster.com.
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