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Tuesday
10/18/2011
8:00 AM
111018C
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On Your Money--special post-pledge edition
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for On Your Money. This week, as a thank-you for your pledge of financial support to WPR, Kevin will devote the entire hour to listener calls and email.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
10/17/2011
6:00 AM
111017A
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Birds (and the people who watch them)
A new movie highlights the joys of birding...and after six, Joy Cardin's guest talks about why people bird-watch, how they help with research, and what high-tech tools are available.
Guest: Chris Wood, birding expert at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Monday
10/17/2011
7:00 AM
111017B
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State Capitol Report
It's The State Capitol Report, after seven. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the latest news on the effort to recall Governor Scott Walker from office . . . another candidate enters the race for U.S. Senate . . . a push to change Wisconsin's Fall primary election date . . . and more of the top stories from beneath the capitol dome.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter
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Monday
10/17/2011
8:00 AM
111017C
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A Tribute to Teachers
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR's favorite language expert Richard Lederer for a look at his new book, "A Tribute to Teachers".
Guest: Richard Lederer, Founding co-host, "A Way With Words," which airs on Wisconsin Public Radio Sunday mornings from 9-10. Author of more than 35 books about language, history, and humor, including "The Gift of Age", and his new "Tribute to Teachers."
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Friday
10/14/2011
6:00 AM
111014A
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Beer Guide for Wisconsin
There is certainly no shortage of breweries in Wisconsin for beer lovers to appreciate. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the various people and places that bring us a nice, tall cold one, and welcome your recommendations for your favorite brewery in the state.
Guest: Kevin Revolinski, world travel expert from Madison. Author of several guide books, including "Wisconsin's Best Beer Guide: A Travel Companion." http://www.themadtraveleronline.com/
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Friday
10/14/2011
7:00 AM
111014B
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The Thinking Life
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says modern-day distractions like cell phones and the Internet keep us from doing enough thinking. He'll discuss the importance of and the various types of thinking, and ways we can overcome this Age of Distraction.
Guest: P.M. Forni, Professor of Italian Literature and Founder of the Civility Initiative, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. Author, "The Thinking Life: How to Thrive in the Age of Distraction." http://wpr.org/r/?636
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Friday
10/14/2011
8:00 AM
111014C
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Week In Review, October 14th, 2011
Herman Cain is leading some GOP polls . . . and the effort to recall Governor Walker gets a starting date. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests tackle those, and the other top stories on The Week in Review.
Guests:
- Joe Wineke, former state Senator. Former chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
- John Sharpless, Professor of History at UW-Madison.
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Thursday
10/13/2011
6:00 AM
111013A
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Green Travel in Northern Wisconsin
Wisconsin is full of eco-friendly lodges, restaurants, and stores. That's according to Joy Cardin's guests, after six, who have traveled the state in search of green travel options.
Guests:
-Pat Dillon, travel writer.
- Lynne Diebel, co-author, "ABCs Naturally," "Paddling Northern Minnesota" and "Paddling Southern Minnesota."
-Co-authors, "Green Travel Guide to Northern Wisconsin," "Green Travel Guide to Southern Wisconsin."
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Thursday
10/13/2011
7:00 AM
111013B
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Latest in State/National Politics
The group United Wisconsin announced this week that a petition to recall Governor Scott Walker will begin next month. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the move, and the impact it may have on state politics. After seven-thirty, they examine the latest in national politics, including the race for President, and the future of President Obama's jobs plan.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison. Co-developer and contributor, www.pollster.com.
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Thursday
10/13/2011
8:00 AM
111013C
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Olive Oil
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest tells you everything you ever wanted to know about olive oil . . . what to look for, what to do with it, and why you should love it.
Guest: Josh Saiia, olive oil expert. Owner, Oro di Oliva, Milwaukee.
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Wednesday
10/12/2011
6:00 AM
111012A
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The Joy and Benefits of Puzzles
After six, get a workout for your brain. Joy Cardin's guest will share his love of puzzles and brain-teasers...and talk about why doing puzzles is good exercise for your mind.
Guest: Marcel Danesi (don-AY-zee), Professor of Anthropology, University of Toronto. Author of "The Puzzle Instinct: The Meaning of Puzzles in Human Life" and "The Extreme Brain Workout"
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Wednesday
10/12/2011
7:00 AM
111012B
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Big Question: Occupy Wall Street
After seven, it's this week's Big Question: Do you support or oppose the Occupy Wall Street movement? Joy Cardin gets two answers to that question.
Guests:
- Ben Manski, Executive Director of Liberty Tree
- Daniel Halper, Deputy Online Editor, The Weekly Standard
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Wednesday
10/12/2011
8:00 AM
111012C
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People's Pharmacy in the House!
After eight, Joy Cardin talks with The People's Pharmacy hosts Joe and Terry Graedon about home remedies, alternative medicine, and more.
Guests: Joe and Terry Graedon, hosts, The People's Pharmacy, heard on WPR on Saturdays 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Authors, "The People's Pharmacy Quick & Handy Home Remedies"
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Tuesday
10/11/2011
6:00 AM
111011A
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On Your Health
After six, Dr. Zorba Paster joins Joy Cardin for a look at health and lifestyle...and how to live a longer, sweeter life.
Guest: Dr. Zorba Paster, Public Radio's favorite family doctor and author of "The Longevity Code; you can hear him Saturdays at 8 am and 1 pm on Zorba Paster On Your Health
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Tuesday
10/11/2011
7:00 AM
111011B
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On the Media
After seven, Joy Cardin talks with "On the Media" host Brooke Gladstone about the changing media landscape, and about press coverage of politics, protests, and more.
Guest: Brooke Gladstone, host and managing editor,"On the Media" (Sundays 6am & 3pm on the Ideas Network) Author, "The Influencing Machine" www.onthemedia.org
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Tuesday
10/11/2011
8:00 AM
111011C
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On Your Money--Mortgage edition
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for a special edition of On Your Money. Kevin has advice on making the most of your mortgage, a great pledge drive opportunity, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
10/10/2011
6:00 AM
111010A
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Criticism of large-scale farms
After six, Joy Cardin's guest says we should be concerned about the environmental impact of large-scale farms in Wisconsin. And on this week's wake-up call, Joy's guest says a change in state law could lead to less qualified school nurses . . . and less reliable care when kids are hurt or need medication.
Guest: Sarah Lloyd, dairy farmer near Wisconsin Dells. Member, Family Farm Defenders.
Wake-up call guest: Twyla Lato, school nurse, Waukesha School District. Former president, Wisconsin Association of School Nurses.
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Monday
10/10/2011
7:00 AM
111010B
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State Capitol Report October 10, 2011
After seven, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR reporter Shawn Johnson for this week's State Capitol Report. They'll bring us up to date on what's going on in state government, from election news to the latest from lawmakers in their special session.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter
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Monday
10/10/2011
7:30 AM
111010X
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NRA vs. training requirements for concealed carr...
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks with a spokesman for the NRA, who says new training requirements for concealed-carry are tougher than the law allows.
Guest: Darren La Sorte, Wisconsin State Liason, NRA Institute for Legislative Action
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Monday
10/10/2011
8:00 AM
111010C
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The Kitchen Counter Cooking School
Too many people are overwhelmed by the idea of cooking. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who says cooking at home is important, and easier than you think.
Guest: Kathleen Flinn, author, "The Kitchen Counter Cooking School." and "The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry." www.kathleenflinn.com
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Friday
10/7/2011
6:00 AM
111007A
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Cooking with Pumpkins
Pumpkins aren't just for jack-o-lanterns and pie. So says Joy Cardin's guest after six, who says there's more than one way to cook a pumpkin.
Guest: Michael Krondl, food historian and author of "The Great Little Pumpkin Cookbook." His latest book is "Sweet Invention: A History of Dessert." His website is www.sweetinvention.net.
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Friday
10/7/2011
7:00 AM
111007B
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Music Education
Music education programs need to push back against budget cuts. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, who says music programs teach creativity, problem-solving, and cultural harmony.
Guests:
- David Sall, associate director, Music Access Project of Portlan. Student, Oberlin College and Conservatory. His USA Today piece on music programs: http://wpr.org/r/?633
- Michael George, Executive Director, Wisconsin Center for Music Education.
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Friday
10/7/2011
8:00 AM
111007C
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Week In Review, October 7th, 2011
Palin and Christie are out of the presidential race . . . Thompson is in the Senate race . . . and Occupy Wall Street may be headed to Wisconsin. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests tackle the top state and national news stories on The Week in Review.
Guests:
- Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law, Marquette University
- Chris Lato, former communications director, Republican Party of Wisconsin. GOP campaign consultant.
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Thursday
10/6/2011
6:00 AM
111006A
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The Case for Genetically Modified Foods
After six, Joy Cardin's guest says genetically modified foods are safe and environmentally sound . . . but regulations are stifling innovative technologies that could have widespread benefits.
Guest: Nina Federoff (FED-er-off), Professor of Biology, Penn State University. Distinguished Visiting Professor, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia. Former science and technology advisor, U.S. Secretary of State. Her New York Times piece: http://wpr.org/r/?631
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Thursday
10/6/2011
7:00 AM
111006B
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Natural Resources Issues for Wisconsin
It's been a busy year for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and it looks like there's plenty more work ahead. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with Secretary Cathy Stepp about efforts to make the department an "enterprise agency," its role in mining in Wisconsin, and she'll welcome your questions and comments.
Guest: Cathy Stepp, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Thursday
10/6/2011
8:00 AM
111006C
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Chris Christie and the stigma of being overweigh...
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie may be out of the presidential race, but the criticism about his weight has drawn attention to the stigma surrounding weight and body image. After eight, Joy Cardin's guests say the criticism was unfair . . . and all too common for overweight and obese Americans.
Guests:
- Paul Campos (COMP-ose), Professor of Law, University of Colorado. Advisory board member, National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance. Author, "The Obesity Myth: Why America's Obsession with Weight is Hazardous to Your Health." His piece on the topic: http://wpr.org/r/?632
- Amy Farrell, Professor of American Studies and Women's and Gender Studies at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania, and author of "Fat Shame: Stigma and the Fat Body in American Culture"
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Wednesday
10/5/2011
6:00 AM
111005A
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Prohibition in Wisconsin
Public Television aired a special documentary on Prohibition this week. After six, Joy Cardin's guests share stories of how prohibition affected Wisconsin.
Guests:
- Stuart Levitan, Madison historian and writer. His piece on prohibition in Madison: http://wpr.org/r/?629
- Chad Lewis, researcher. Author, "The Wisconsin Road Guide to Gangster Hot Spots"
Watch "Prohibition" online: http://wpr.org/r/?630
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Wednesday
10/5/2011
7:00 AM
111005B
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Big Question: Toll Roads in Wisconsin?
After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: "Does Wisconsin need toll roads?"
Guests:
- Craig Thompson, Executive Director, Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin
- Jim Tobin, President, Taxpayers United of America, based in Illinois
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Wednesday
10/5/2011
8:00 AM
111005C
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Beauty Pays?
Beautiful people make more money...and people seen as unattractive make less. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, who says a lot of money is riding on our looks.
Guest: Daniel Hamermesh, professor of economics, University of Texas-Austin. Author, "Beauty Pays: Why Attractive People Are More Succcessful"
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Tuesday
10/4/2011
6:00 AM
111004A
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Character Education
Character and values have a place in the classroom. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, who works with school officials to promote character education.
Guest: William Hughes, superintendent, Greendale School District. Member, Wisconsin Character Education Partnership Advisory Board.
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Tuesday
10/4/2011
7:00 AM
111004B
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Occupy Wall Street
Protests have been going on for three weeks in New York City, with hundreds arrested last weekend. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Guest: Matt Rothschild, Publisher, the Progressive magazine, Madison
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Tuesday
10/4/2011
8:00 AM
111004C
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On Your Money
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin has some October-themed advice on beer and workplace benefit plans, along with answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner. Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
10/3/2011
6:00 AM
111003A
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Bad Bosses, plus a food safety wake-up call
After six, Joy Cardin and her guests look at strategies for dealing with difficult bosses...and you can share your boss stories, good or bad. And after six-fifty, it's this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: how to handle food safely during all these food recalls.
Guests:
- Evelyn Williams, associate vice president of leadership development and professor of practice, Wake Forest University
- Jamie Dickey Ungerleider, associate professor of family and community medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
- Wake-Up Call Guest: Tim Anderson, Chief of Regulatory and Technical Services, DATCP Division of Food Safety
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Monday
10/3/2011
7:00 AM
111003B
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State Capitol Report October 3, 2011
The legislature has begun a special session focused on job creation. After seven, on The State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin and WPR reporter Shawn Johnson will have details on that, and other top stories in Wisconsin government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter
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Monday
10/3/2011
7:30 AM
111003X
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State Capitol Report: Brett Hulsey
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker says many of the proposals in the special session will hurt the environment in Wisconsin.
Guest: Brett Hulsey, Democratic State Assembly Representative, Madison
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Monday
10/3/2011
8:00 AM
111003C
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Monday with Mike--All Things WPR
After eight, it's time for Monday with Mike. Joy Cardin welcomes WPR director Mike Crane for a look at the latest goings-on and coming events at Wisconsin Public Radio.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director, Wisconsin Public Radio
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Friday
9/30/2011
6:00 AM
110930A
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Tell Joy Where to Go: October 2011
October is going to be a treat if you're looking for fun things to do in Wisconsin. After six, Joy Cardin's guest gives his recommendations for upcoming fall festivities and activities, and invites you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for a grand time in the state.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers. Monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs. Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?626
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Friday
9/30/2011
7:00 AM
110930B
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Hot Coffee, civil justice, and tort reform
An infamous lawsuit over hot McDonald's coffee was misrepresented and used to restrict lawsuits against corporations. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, the creator of a documentary on lawsuits, tort reform, and civil justice.
Guest: Susan Saladoff, producer and director, "Hot Coffee" HBO documentary. Former attorney. www.hotcoffeethemovie.com
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Friday
9/30/2011
8:00 AM
110930C
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Week in Review, September 30th 2011
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guests for The Week in Review. There's a lot on the table this week, including new unemployment numbers, the Governor's call for a special session on job creation, and other top state and national news stories.
Guests:
- Tony Palmeri , Professor of Communication, UW-Oshkosh. Media Columnist, Scene newspaper, Fox Valley.
- Steve Prestegard, author, Presteblog: http://presteblog.wordpress.com
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Thursday
9/29/2011
6:00 AM
110929A
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Brewers Fever!
It's been twenty-nine years since the Milwaukee Brewers' last World Series appearance, but that stretch could come to an end in a few weeks. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest take a look at Wisconsin's deep appreciation of baseball, and why she says the Brewers' current success couldn't have come at a better time.
Guest: Mariann Maris, Senior English Lecturer, UW-Milwaukee. she teaches a freshman seminar, "Reading, Culture and Baseball."
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Thursday
9/29/2011
7:00 AM
110929B
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Special Session on Job Creation
Governor Scott Walker yesterday called for a special session on job creation, listing a number of proposed laws. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look his plan, and the prospects for bipartisan cooperation.
Guest: Eric Giordano, Associate Professor of Political Science, UW-Marathon County. Director, Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service.
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Thursday
9/29/2011
7:30 AM
110929X
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Single-sex classrooms
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks with a supporter of single-sex education about the benefits of separate classrooms for boys and girls.
Guest: Gloria Ladson-Billings, Professor of Urban Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Education Policy Studies, UW-Madison. Board member, Madison Preparatory School, a proposed charter school featuring single-sex education.
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Thursday
9/29/2011
8:00 AM
110929C
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Good Company
To succeed in the future, businesses will need to be good to their customers, employees, and society at large. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, who says companies have to prove themselves worthy of our business.
Guest: Laurie Bassi (BASS-ee), CEO of McBassi and Company. Co-author, "Good Company: Business Success in the Worthiness Era."
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Wednesday
9/28/2011
6:00 AM
110928A
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Wisconsin's Wine Harvest
2011 is shaping up to be a great year for Wisconsin's grape harvest, which is good news for our state's wineries. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says the weather is only partly responsible and expects more bountiful harvests in the future; he'll also address your winemaking questions and comments.
Guest: Ryan Prellwitz, President, Wisconsin Grape Growers Association; Owner, Vines & Rushes Vineyard, Ripon. http://wigrapes.org/
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Wednesday
9/28/2011
7:00 AM
110928B
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Big Question: Death Penalty
A controversial execution last week led to renewed calls for an end to the death penalty. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests tackle this week's Big Question: should we support or oppose capital punishment?
Guests:
- Mark Clements, Spokesman and Board Member for the Campaign to End the Death Penalty http://nodeathpenalty.org/
- Dudley Sharp, pro death penalty expert and victim's rights advocate -- http://jfa.net/deathpenalty.html
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Wednesday
9/28/2011
8:00 AM
110928C
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Gunfight
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest looks at the history of guns and gun control in the United States-and the central role it has played in recent political debate.
Guest: Adam Winkler, Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of California-Los Angeles, and author of "Gunfight: The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in America."
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
6:00 AM
110927A
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U.S. DOT Putting Airline Passengers First
According to Joy Cardin's guest, the federal government deserves a lot of credit for looking out for airline passengers. After six, he discusses some of the regulations that have recently been put into practice, including the tarmac delay rule, full disclosure of fees, and more.
Guest: Brandon Macsata, Executive Director, Association for Airline Passenger Rights. Recent column: http://wpr.org/r/?623
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
6:30 AM
110927X
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Health Risks of Fatty Cheese
After six-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest discusses a new billboard near Lambeau Field that depicts the grim reaper wearing a cheesehead, and why he says fatty cheese can lead to obesity and other serious health issues.
Guest: Dr. Neal Barnard, President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. http://wpr.org/r/?624
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
7:00 AM
110927B
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Same-gender classrooms
Boys in one room, girls in the other... After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the idea of same-gender classrooms in Wisconsin.
Guest: Janet Hyde, Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies, UW-Madison. She contributed to an article on same-sex schooling in the journal Science.
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
7:30 AM
110927Y
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Source of News: Word of Mouth
More of us are getting our local news by word of mouth, according to a new study. After 7:30, Joy Cardin and her guest look at where we get our news from...and who we trust to give it to us.
Guest: Tim Cuprisin, Media Columnist at OnMilwaukee.com
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
8:00 AM
110927C
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The Ultimate Cheapskate
After eight, Joy Cardin talks with The Ultimate Cheapskate about the joys of frugality. Get advice on when to repair or replace broken items, find out surprising uses for phone books, and share your own cost-cutting tips.
Guest: Jeff Yeager, The Ultimate Cheapskate. www.ultimatecheapskate.com
Columnist, www.thedailygreen.com. Author, "The Cheapskate Next Door"
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Monday
9/26/2011
6:00 AM
110926A
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Anger
Anger is a misunderstood emotion. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after six, who says we need to learn about the possible benefits of anger...as well as its downsides.
Guest: Ryan Martin, anger researcher and Chair of the Psychology Department at UW-Green Bay. His piece on anger: http://wpr.org/r/?622
After six-fifty, Joy Cardin's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: One in twelve Wisconsin bridges is "structurally deficient" and needs to be dealt with now to create jobs, improve safety and save money long-term.
Wake-up Call Guest: Bruce Speight (spate), Director, Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group, or WISPIRG.
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Monday
9/26/2011
7:00 AM
110926B
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School choice, money, and Wisconsin politics
After seven on the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest traces the political donations of school choice supporters, and the impact those donations may have had on policy.
Guest: Bill Lueders, Money and Politics Project Director at the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism http://www.wisconsinwatch.org/2011/09/18/school-choice-part-1/
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Monday
9/26/2011
7:30 AM
110926X
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Child poverty in Wisconsin
Wisconsin saw a dramatic rise in child poverty last year in the wake of bad economic news. After 7:30, Joy Cardin's guest suggests some state policy ideas to help deal with the problem.
Guest: Bob Jacobson, Communication Manager at Wisconsin Council on Children and Families
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Monday
9/26/2011
8:00 AM
110926C
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Willpower
From staying on a diet to staying out of prison, willpower plays a big role in our lives-and while it has a biological basis, there's a lot we can do to exercise our self-control. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight.
Guest: John Tierney, science writer; he writes the "Findings" column in the New York Times science section, and he is the co-author of "Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength"
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Friday
9/23/2011
6:00 AM
110923A
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Art
Wisconsin's majestic autumn colors are providing plenty of inspiration for both amateur and professional artists. After six, as fall art tours ramp up across the state, Dean Kallenbach's guest discusses the benefits of practicing an art, how you can get started, and welcomes your calls on how you incorporate art into your life.
Guest: Anne O'Meara, Program Director, Visual Arts and Writing Classes, UW-Milwaukee's School of Continuing Education. http://wpr.org/r/?621
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Friday
9/23/2011
7:00 AM
110923B
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Contagion, Epidemics, and Preparedness
The movie Contagion has many Americans wondering about the threat of a disease outbreak. After seven, Dean Kallenbach gets two perspectives on potential threats...and how prepared we are.
Guests:
7:00 - Michael Osterholm, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy and Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota; he's a former State Epidemiologist for Minnesota
7:30 - Terry O'Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Associate Director of the Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy at the University of Akron
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Friday
9/23/2011
8:00 AM
110923C
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Week in Review, September 23rd 2011
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Dean Kallenbach and his guests. They'll tackle the top state and national news stories of the week, including the end of Don't Ask Don't Tell, a Palestinian bid for statehood, and record spending in this summer's recall elections.
Guests:
- Kevin Hermening, political activist and former chair, Marathon County Republican Party.
- John Smart, former chair, Price County Democratic Party and board member for the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools
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Thursday
9/22/2011
6:00 AM
110922A
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Technology and Education
The Federal Department of Education is kicking off a new plan to bring computers and other technology into the classroom. After six, Dean Kallenbach's guest discusses what this means for American education.
Guest: Richard Halverson, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at UW-Madison. He is also a fellow at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, as well as the co-author of "Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology: The Digital Revolution and Schooling in America."
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Thursday
9/22/2011
7:00 AM
110922B
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Sand mining in Wisconsin
Sand mining is a growing industry in parts of western Wisconsin, raising hopes about the prospect of jobs and fears about possible environmental risks. After seven, Dean Kallenbach and his guests take a look at the issue.
Guests:
7 - Kent Syverson (SEE-ver-sun), Professor and Chair of Geology at UW-Eau Claire and Dan Masterpole, Land Conservationist for Chippewa County
7:35 - Bob Missling, Executive Director of the Barron County Economic Development Corporation
7:48 - Patricia Popple, member of Concerned Chippewa Citizens and the Save the Hills Alliance
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Thursday
9/22/2011
8:00 AM
110922C
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America's water quality
Americans need to develop a "water ethic." That's according to Dean Kallenbach's guest after eight, who says we have a problem with our water supplies...but there's a lot we can do to fix it.
Guest: Cynthia Barnett, journalist and author of "Blue Revolution: Unmaking America's Water Crisis"
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Wednesday
9/21/2011
6:00 AM
110921A
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Customizing Religion
New research suggests more and more Americans are customizing religion to fit their personal needs. After six, Dean Kallenbach's guest discusses the reasons behind the shift from organized religion, how the future of faith is shaping up, and he welcomes your perspective on the issue.
Guest: Wayne Thompson, Associate Professor of Sociology, Carthage College, Kenosha.
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Wednesday
9/21/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Taxes and Inequality
President Obama's deficit plan includes tax hikes on the wealthy. After seven, Dean Kallenbach asks his guests this week's Big Question: Should Federal tax policy be used to lower income inequality?
Guests:
- Chuck Collins, Director of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good, Institute for Policy Studies. www.extremeinequality.org
- Russell Roberts, Russell Roberts, host of the weekly podcast, EconTalk, professor of economics at George Mason University, and a research fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He blogs at www.cafehayek.com
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Wednesday
9/21/2011
8:00 AM
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Is Marriage for White People?
There's a marriage gap between blacks and whites in America - and that's bad for all of us, says Dean Kallenbach's guest after eight.
Guest: Ralph Richard Banks, Professor of Law at Stanford University and author of "Is Marriage For White People? How the African American Marriage Decline Affects Everyone" http://ismarriageforwhitepeople.stanford.edu/
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Tuesday
9/20/2011
6:00 AM
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A National Alzheimer's Plan?
Alzheimer's disease carries a heavy toll for those suffering from the disease and their caregivers - and may be a strain on the public health system as well. After six, Dean Kallenbach's guest talks about an effort to create a National Alzheimer's Plan, as well as the latest research on the disease.
Guest: Dr. Mark Sager (SAY-gurr), Professor of Medicine at UW-Madison and director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute
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Tuesday
9/20/2011
7:00 AM
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President Obama's deficit plan
President Obama recently unveiled his plan to slash the nation's debt by $3 trillion over the next decade. After seven, Dean Kallenbach's guest analyzes the proposed spending cuts, tax increases, and the impact they'll have on the American economy.
Guest: Marc Goldwein (GOLD-wine), Senior Policy Director, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. http://crfb.org/
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Tuesday
9/20/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money
After eight, join Dean Kallenbach and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions and offer advice on helping teenagers handle their money.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
9/19/2011
6:00 AM
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Ditching College Football
Universities around the country should dump college football. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, who says higher education should kick the football habit and focus on academics.
After six-fifty, Joy's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: With the concern over recent measles cases in Milwaukee, it's time to make sure that all children are up to date on their vaccinations.
Guests:
6:00 - Jay Schalin, director of state policy, John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy
6:50 - Margaret Hennessy, pediatrician, Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group-All Saints, Racine. Founder, Racine County Immunization Coaltion.
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Monday
9/19/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report: State of Education
After seven, it's The State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin's first guest breaks down the goals laid out by State Superintendent Tony Evers in last week's State of Education Address.
Guest: Mark Schug (SHUG), Professor Emeritus of Education and Former Director, Center for Economic Education, UW-Milwaukee.
Speech transcript: http://wpr.org/r/?618
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Monday
9/19/2011
7:30 AM
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State Capitol Report: Scientific Research
The State Capitol Report continues, after seven-thirty. Joy's guest discusses why he is calling for a ban on using aborted fetal body parts for research, and the importance of upholding human dignity in science.
Guest: Andre Jacque (ZHAHK), Republican State Representative, Green Bay. Author of a bill that would ban the sale or use of aborted fetal bodies for scientific research.
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Monday
9/19/2011
8:00 AM
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The Lost Decades and the American economy
The American economy lost one decade of progress in the collapse of 2008 . . . and could lose another, thanks to a slow recovery. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight. He'll break down the causes of the collapse, and the obstacles on the road to recovery.
Guest: Menzie Chinn, Professor, UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs and the Department of Economics. Contributor, Econbrowser blog. Co-author, "Lost Decades: The Making of America's Debt Crisis and the Long Recovery"
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Friday
9/16/2011
6:00 AM
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Fall Colors
The leaves are turning color in far northern Wisconsin and will work their way south over the next few weeks. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the science behind the autumn colors. After six-thirty, Joy's guest shares some leaf-peeping tips, along with her favorite places in the state to take in the colors.
Guests:
- 6:00 - Paul Whitaker, Associate Professor of Biology, UW-Marathon County, Wausau.
- 6:30 - Beth Gauper (GAW-per), Upper Midwest travel writer. www.midwestweekends.com.
- Wis. Tourism Department Fall Color Report: http://wpr.org/r/?616
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Friday
9/16/2011
7:00 AM
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The Joys of Languages
New research shows Mandarin Chinese is the most useful language . . . other than English . . . in the business world. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss how learning a new language is not only beneficial to you professionally, but personally, too.
Guest: Richard Young, Professor of English, UW-Madison. Past President, American Association for Applied Linguistics.
Most useful business languages: http://wpr.org/r/?617
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Friday
9/16/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, September 16th 2011
President Obama takes his jobs plan on the road, Republicans offer a plan of their own, and Ron Kind says he's not going for Wisconsin's Senate job. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests tackle those and other top issues on The Week in Review.
Guests:
- Matt Rothschild, Publisher, The Progressive www.progressive.org
- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His "Blaska's Blog" appears at www.thedailypage.com
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Thursday
9/15/2011
6:00 AM
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Game Day Recipes
Sportsfans, what are some of your favorite GameDay recipes? After six, Joy Cardin's guest dishes-up some of her tailgating and party-hosting tips for Packer and Badger fans.
Guest: Amy Hanten, author, "The Cooking Mom." www.thecookingmom.com
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Thursday
9/15/2011
7:00 AM
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Stress, Anxiety, and the Economy
Ongoing bad news and uncertainty about the economy can take a psychological toll. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest psychologist says stress and anxiety are common reactions to these tough times.
Guest: Kate Muller, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Director, Center for Integrative Psychotherapy.
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Thursday
9/15/2011
8:00 AM
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Barack Obama and the Politics of Redemption
Barack Obama's political philosophy is centered around his need for redemption. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, a political psychoanalyst, who says he knows what makes Obama tick.
Guest: Stanley Renshon, Professor of Political Science, City University of New York, Herbert Lehman College and the Graduate School and University Center. Author, "Barack Obama and the Politics of Redemption."
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Wednesday
9/14/2011
6:00 AM
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Fall Allergy Season
If you've been sneezing and sniffling lately, you are definitely not alone as health officials say the Fall allergy season is off to a raging start. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses how to cope with the ragweed season, and answers your allergy-related questions.
Guest: Dr. Todd Mahr, allergy specialist, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, La Crosse.
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Wednesday
9/14/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Pres. Obama's jobs plan
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing perspectives discuss this week's Big Question: Is the jobs plan President Obama unveiled last week good or bad for America? Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:
- Doug Thornell (thor-NELL), Senior Vice President, SKDKnickerbocker, a political and public affairs firm, New York City and Washington, D.C. http://wpr.org/r/?614
- Horace Cooper, member of the Project 21 black leadership network, legal commentator and senior fellow, National Center for Public Policy Research. http://wpr.org/r/?615
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Wednesday
9/14/2011
8:00 AM
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The Sibling Effect
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the role of siblings in our lives. Joy's guest says the bonds between brothers and sisters are among the most influential in shaping our identities.
Guest: Jeffrey Kluger, senior editor and writer at Time Magazine, and author of "The Sibling Effect: What the Bonds Among Brothers and Sisters Reveal About Us,"
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Tuesday
9/13/2011
6:00 AM
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Health literacy
There's often a communication gap between patients and health care providers . . .which can lead to avoidable medical problems. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says we can do a lot to improve health literacy in Wisconsin.
Guest: Dr. Paul Smith, Associate professor of family medicine, UW-Madison. Director, Wisconsin Research and Education Network. Board member, Wisconsin Literacy.
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Tuesday
9/13/2011
7:00 AM
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Keystone oil pipeline
A proposed oil pipeline running from Canada to Texas is generating controversy. Critics say it's a major pollution risk, supporters say it's a major job creator, and Joy Cardin gets two takes on the issue, after seven.
Guest:
7 - Jane Kleeb, director, BOLD Nebraska
7:30 - Erin Roth, Executive Director, Wisconsin-Minnesota Petroleum Council.
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Tuesday
9/13/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your questions, and share advice on taking advantage of low mortgage rates and figuring out if we have the right kind of life insurance.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
9/12/2011
6:00 AM
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The Up Side of "Horse Race" Political Coverage
Reporters are often criticized for their so-called "horse-race" coverage of political campaigns. But after six, Joy Cardin's guest says it can provide valuable information for the public . . . especially in primary races.
After six-fifty, Joy's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: college classes are back in session, and even though students may not have a lot of money or belongings, they're not immune from having their identities stolen and their finances wrecked.
Guest: Greg Marx, Contributor for the Columbia Journalism Review http://www.cjr.org/campaign_desk/in_defense_of_the_right_kind_o.php
Wake-up call guest:
6:50 - Sandy Chalmers, Administrator, Wisconsin Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Monday
9/12/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is back in action after a contentious off-season...and state lawmakers are headed back into session as well. After seven, on The State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson highlight the top stories.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter
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Monday
9/12/2011
7:30 AM
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New Rules for the State Supreme Court?
The State Capitol Report continues, after seven-thirty, with a look at proposed changes in the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Joy Cardin and her guest look at proposals from the Chief Justice to open up more proceedings to the public, and to change the way conflicts of interest are handled.
Guest: Jolly Emrey, Associate Professor of Political Science, UW-Whitewater
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Monday
9/12/2011
8:00 AM
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Pychological impact of 9/11
The nation marked the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks this weekend. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the long-term psychological impact of the attacks.
Guest: Shawn Cahill, Associate Professor of Psychology at UW-Milwaukee; he studies psychological reactions to stress and trauma
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Friday
9/9/2011
6:00 AM
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Cooking with Apples
Wisconsin is expected to harvest 17-percent more apples this season over last year. After six, Joy Cardin's guest shares some tips and recipes for preparing some yummy, savory apple dishes and, of course, desserts using the freshly-picked fruit.
Guest: Lisa Parsley, author, "Savory Faire" blog, Janesville Gazette. Recent entry: http://wpr.org/r/?611 Savory apples: http://wpr.org/r/?613
- Map of Wisconsin apple orchards: http://wpr.org/r/?612
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Friday
9/9/2011
7:00 AM
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Obama's Jobs Speech to Congress
President Obama put forth his jobs and growth package last night before a Joint Session of Congress. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest analyzes the speech and Obama's plan to put people to work, along with reaction from the Republican presidential candidates.
Guest: Steve Smith, Political Science Professor and Director, Weidenbaum (WEE-den-baum) Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, Washington University, St. Louis.
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Friday
9/9/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, September 9th, 2011
The President's speech on jobs, a Republican debate, and news on Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat . . . after eight, those are a few of the top stories on The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:
- Owen Robinson, columnist, West Bend Daily News. Blogger at www.BootsAndSabers.com
- Ruth Conniff, Political Editor, the Progressive www.progressive.org
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Thursday
9/8/2011
6:00 AM
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Political incivility
Jim Hoffa and Joe Biden have drawn criticism over some of their Labor Day comments. After six, Joy Cardin talks with an expert on incivility in politics.
Guest: Tom De Luca, Professor of Political Science at Fordham University, and author of "Liars! Cheaters! Evildoers! Demonization and the End of Civil Debate in American Politics"
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Thursday
9/8/2011
7:00 AM
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Republican Debate
After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at last night's Republican debate and what it means for the presidential primary race.
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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Thursday
9/8/2011
8:00 AM
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My Dyslexia
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest talks about his struggle with undiagnosed dyslexia . . . and how overcoming those challenges helped him later in life.
Guest: Philip Schultz, poet. Author, "My Dyslexia"
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Wednesday
9/7/2011
6:00 AM
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The Beard and the Mustache
Two Wisconsin sports stars are getting a lot of attention for their mustaches. Joy Cardin's guest, after six, has studied the culture and history of facial hair. And Joy wants to hear your thoughts about beards and mustaches.
Guest: Dr. Allan Peterkin, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine, University of Toronto. Author, "One Thousand Beards: A Cultural History of Facial Hair" and "The Bearded Gentleman: The Style Guide To Shaving Face".
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Wednesday
9/7/2011
7:00 AM
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Second Term for Obama?
After seven, recent news about unemployment in America and the race for president are triggering this week's Big Question with Joy Cardin and her guests: Should President Obama keep his job for a second term? Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:
-Tom Giovanetti (JO-van-et-ee), President, Institute for Policy Innovation. http://wpr.org/r/?608
-Margie Omero (oh-MAIR-oh), President, Momentum Analysis. http://wpr.org/r/?609
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Wednesday
9/7/2011
8:00 AM
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Slow Love
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says we need to take a step back from our busy lives...slow down...and benefit from the joy of falling in love with the world.
Guest: Dominique Browning, writer and editor. Author, "Slow Love: How I Lost My Job, Put On My Pajamas, and Found Happiness." http://www.slowlovelife.com/
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Tuesday
9/6/2011
6:00 AM
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Youth unemployment
As bad as employment numbers are nationwide, they're even worse for young people. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says youth unemployment should be a major political issue.
Guest: Jarrett Moreno, co-founder, Our Time, advocating for economic empowerment for young people. www.ourtime.org
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Tuesday
9/6/2011
6:30 AM
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Raise the minimum wage?
After six-thirty, Joy Cardin talks with a state lawmaker who wants to increase the minimum wage in Wisconsin.
Guest: Cory Mason, Democratic State Assembly Representative, Racine.
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Tuesday
9/6/2011
7:00 AM
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Where are the jobs?
August's jobs report was the worst in a year, according to the U.S. Labor Department; no net jobs were added and the unemployment rate remained at 9.1 percent. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses reasons for the dismal announcement, President Obama's upcoming jobs speech to Congress, and when the job climate may improve.
Guest: Bill Rodgers, Professor of Public Policy and chief economist, Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers University. He served on President Obama's Department of Labor transition team and was the chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor in 2000-2001.
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Tuesday
9/6/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money
After eight, it's this week's edition of On Your Money. Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley will talk about personal finance, smart asset management, and advice on getting, spending, and saving cash.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
9/5/2011
6:00 AM
110905A
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Unpopular Congress Returns to Work
Congress returns to work tomorrow along with its 12-percent approval rating. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the long list of items on its fall agenda, including job creation, expanding trade and finding more than one-trillion dollars in spending cuts.
Then, after six-fifty, Joy Cardin's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: electrical rates will be on the rise next year due to new regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Guests:
- Jasmine Farrier, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Louisville.
- 6:50 - Jim Maas, Past Chair, Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. http://wpr.org/r/?607
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Monday
9/5/2011
7:00 AM
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Race for Wisconsin's US Senate Seat
Last week saw a lot of news in the race for Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat. After seven on The State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the candidates lining up to replace Herb Kohl.
Guest: Mort Sipress, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, UW Eau Claire
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Monday
9/5/2011
7:30 AM
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New Balance of Power in the Schools
The State Capitol Report continues, after seven-thirty. Joy Cardin and her guest look at school boards, teacher unions, and the new balance of power in setting contracts now that collective bargaining has been weakened.
Guest: Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy, Marquette University Law School. Education Beat columnist, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
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Monday
9/5/2011
8:00 AM
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The State of Labor in Wisconsin
After eight, Joy Cardin talks to the leader of Wisconsin's AFL-CIO about a turbulent year for labor...and what lies ahead.
Guest: Phil Neuenfeldt, state president of the AFL-CIO
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Friday
9/2/2011
6:00 AM
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Cooking with Beer
Beer is a food, too! That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, who has tips and recipes for adding beer to our favorite foods.
Guest: Lucy Saunders, author, "Cooking with Beer" and "Grilling with Beer". Editor, www.beercook.com .
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Friday
9/2/2011
7:00 AM
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Cancel our credit cards?
It may be time to rethink our financial relationship with plastic. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest offers ten reasons to cancel your credit cards.
Guest: Brett Arends, senior columnist, MarketWatch. Personal-finance columnist, the Wall Street Journal. Author, "Storm Proof Your Money: Weather Any Economy, Rebuild Your Portfolio, Protect Your Future" http://wpr.org/r/?601
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Friday
9/2/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, September 2nd 2011
After eight, it's The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They'll look at the growing field of candidates in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race, the debate over President Obama's upcoming jobs speech, and other top state and national news.
Guests:
- Louis Fortis, Editor-in-Chief of The Shepherd Express.
- Brian Huffman, Professor of Management at UW-River Falls and faculty advisor for the UW-River Falls College Republicans.
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Thursday
9/1/2011
6:00 AM
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Packers Fever!
Packers fans are gearing up for another Super Bowl run as the team begins its defense of the Lombardi Trophy next week. After six, in a special broadcast from Green Bay, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss Packer fans' passion for the green-and-gold, and the team's significance to the Green Bay community, and the state.
Guests:
-Kevin Quinn, Economist, St. Norbert College; Author, "Sports and Their Fans."
-Meghan Parkansky (par-KAN-skee), director and producer of the new documentary, "eTreme. Loyal. Victorious... The Packers Fan Experience." http://wpr.org/r/?598
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Thursday
9/1/2011
7:00 AM
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What's next in Wisconsin politics? (in Green Bay...
After seven, Joy Cardin's Green Bay broadcast continues with a look at what's ahead in Wisconsin politics. Joy's guests include a UWGB political scientist and two area State Senators.
Guests: Timothy Dale, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UW-Green Bay
With appearances from: Dave Hansen, Democratic State Senator from Green Bay and Frank Lasee, Republican State Senator from De Pere
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Thursday
9/1/2011
8:00 AM
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Thursday with Mike: September 2011
It's a special Thursday edition of "Mondays with Mike" from Green Bay. After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR Director Mike Crane to discuss the history of the Green Bay bureau of WPR, and answer your questions about upcoming WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Wednesday
8/31/2011
6:00 AM
110831A
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Zucchini and beyond: seasonal cooking
If you're wondering what to do with all the zucchini you've got, Joy Cardin has some help for you, after six. Joy talks with an expert on seasonal cooking about making the most out of the August harvest. Harvest muffins recipe: http://wpr.org/r/?597
Guest: Monique Hooker, chef and cooking teacher, Monique's Culinary Experiences, De Soto. Author, "Cooking with the Seasons: A Year In My Kitchen".
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Wednesday
8/31/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Exclude GOP from Labor Day Parade?
The Marathon County Labor Council says Republicans are not allowed in its annual Labor Day Parade due to their support of Wisconsin's collective bargaining law. Republicans, however, say politics should be put aside. After seven, Joy Cardin's guests debate this week's Big Question: Is it appropriate to exclude Republicans from the Labor Day Parade?
Guests:
- Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney with Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau; Delegate, 2008 Democratic National Convention.
- Keene Winters, financial planner, Schofield; Coordinator, Center-Right Coalition of Wausau.
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Wednesday
8/31/2011
8:00 AM
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Coping Tips for College Parents
College students are moving in for the new school year . . . but some parents may not be emotionally ready for it. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the role of the parent . . . whether "helicopter parenting" is a good idea . . . and how to deal with the empty nest when kids move out.
Guest: Vicky Nelson, Director and Editor, College Parents of America http://wpr.org/r/?595
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Tuesday
8/30/2011
6:00 AM
110830A
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More Classroom Time for Kids
Kids need more classroom instruction time. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, who says we need a national effort to allow more hours of learning in a school year.
Guest: Jennifer Davis, President and Co-Founder, National Center on Time and Learning www.timeandlearning.org
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Tuesday
8/30/2011
7:00 AM
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Nation of Hysterics?
According to Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, Hurricane Irene is the latest proof that the U.S. is turning into a nation of hysterics. He discusses why he says we need politicians who are neither trigger-happy nor hesitant, but are steely and clear-eyed.
Guest: Lee Siegel, contributor, Harper's, The Nation, The New Republic, The New Yorker and The New York Times. His piece, "Apocalypse When?": http://wpr.org/r/?594. Author, "Are You Serious? How to Be True and Get Real in the Age of Silly."
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Tuesday
8/30/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money--Pre-Labor-Day edition
With Labor Day just around the corner, join Joy Cardin and Kevin McKinley, after eight, for a special jobs edition of On Your Money. Kevin has some surprising numbers on jobs and unemployment, advice on retirement savings, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
8/29/2011
6:00 AM
110829A
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Reducing Crime and Violence in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Alderman Robert Donovan recently unveiled a 10-point action plan - a "megadose of love," as he calls it - to combat crime and youth violence in the city. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says Donovan's plan will fail and what a better approach would be. Donovan's plan: http://wpr.org/r/?593 (Note: Ald. Donovan declined our requests to appear on the program.)
Then, after six-fifty, Joy's guest provides an update on Hurricane Irene and whether any further storms are heading towards the United States.
Guests:
- Stan Stojkovic (STOY-kuh-vitch), Dean of the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare and Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
- 6:50 - Jonathan Martin, Professor and Chair, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Monday
8/29/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report: Peter Barca
Governor Walker says he wants to focus on bipartisan efforts at job creation in coming months. After seven on the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks to a Democratic legislative leader about what he's looking for from the governor.
Guest: Peter Barca, Democratic State Assembly Representative from Kenosha and Assembly Minority Leader
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Monday
8/29/2011
7:30 AM
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State Capitol Report: Pam Galloway
After 7:30, Joy Cardin talks to a sponsor of Wisconsin's concealed carry legislation about local efforts to limit where guns can be carried.
Guest: Pam Galloway, Republican State Senator from Wausau
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Monday
8/29/2011
8:00 AM
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Closure
After traumatic events, romantic break-ups, or other tough emotional times, we often seek "closure." But it's not always clear what closure is, or if it's healthy, according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight.
At the top of the hour, Joy talks to UW-River Falls disaster relief expert Ogden Rogers about hurricane recovery efforts.
Guest: Nancy Berns, Associate Professor of Sociology at Drake University in Des Moines. She's the author of Closure: The Rush to End Grief and What It Costs Us
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Friday
8/26/2011
6:00 AM
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Tell Joy Where to Go: September 2011
Believe it or not, summer is almost gone in Wisconsin, but there are still plenty of fun activities to help you make the most of what's left. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses what's on tap for Labor Day weekend and the month of September, and Joy invites you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for a great time in the state.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers; monthly contributor to our "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.
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Friday
8/26/2011
7:00 AM
110826B
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Mindset List for Class of 2015
Here's something to think about as another school year is about to begin: the class of 2015 has no memory of President George H.W. Bush and recognizes L-B-J not as Lyndon Baines Johnson, but as LeBron James. After seven, Joy Cardin welcome back the authors of this year's "Mindset List" from Beloit College.
Guests:
- Tom McBride, Professor of English and Keefer Professor of Humanities, Beloit College.
- Ron Nief (NEEF), Former Public Affairs Director, Beloit College; Founder, "The Mindset List." http://www.beloit.edu/mindset/2015/
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Friday
8/26/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, August 26th, 2011
No charges in the State Supreme Court incident, new developments in the presidential race, and an earthquake on the East Coast. Those are a few of the items on the table, after eight, on The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:
- Joe Wineke, former state Senator. Former chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
- John Sharpless, Professor of History, UW-Madison.
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Thursday
8/25/2011
6:00 AM
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Heroism and the MLK Memorial
After six, Joy Cardin's guest talks about what it means to be a hero . . . and how the heroism of Martin Luther King Junior has led to a major memorial at the nation's capitol.
Guest: Frank Farley, Psychologist, Temple University. Former president, American Psychological Association.
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Thursday
8/25/2011
7:00 AM
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Public worker benefit cuts kick in
Public employee benefit cuts take effect today in Wisconsin. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the impact of those cuts, and the future of public employee unions.
Guest: Will Jones, Associate Professor of History, UW-Madison. Author, "The Tribe of Black Ulysses: African American Lumber Workers in the Jim Crow South". His forthcoming book on public employee unions, "The New Color of Class: Public Employees and the Future of Organized Labor".
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Thursday
8/25/2011
8:00 AM
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The Evolution of Ideas
Where do ideas come from . . . and why do some disappear, and others make it big? After eight, Joy Cardin's guest traces the evolution of ideas.
Guest: Jonnie Hughes, science writer, filmmaker. Author, "On the Origin of Tepees: The Evolution of Ideas (and Ourselves)"
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Wednesday
8/24/2011
6:00 AM
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Flawed anti-obesity efforts?
Many federal efforts to end obesity are too intrusive and ineffective. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, who says banning junk food ads for kids and requiring calorie labels at restaurants won't help us lose weight.
Guest: Jeff Stier (STIRE), Senior Fellow, National Center for Public Policy Research
http://wpr.org/r/?591
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Wednesday
8/24/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Not enough paying income tax?
Some Republicans in Congress . . . and in the presidential race . . . say too many people are not paying income taxes. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: "Should income taxes go up for middle and lower class Americans?"
Guests:
- Chuck Marr, Director of Federal Tax Policy, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
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Scott Hodge, President, Tax Foundation
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Wednesday
8/24/2011
8:00 AM
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The Good School
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest has some back-to-school advice on how parents can help their kids get the most out of school...and how the educational system can meet the needs of children.
Guest: Peg Tyre, education journalist. Author "The Good School: How Smart Parents Get Their Kids the Education They Deserve" www.pegtyre.com
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Tuesday
8/23/2011
6:00 AM
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Paul Ryan for President
Republican Congressman Paul Ryan of Janesville says he is not going to run for president in 2012, ending a recent burst of speculation about his political plans. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says Ryan should have run, what role he may play next year, and whether a future presidential run may be possible.
Guest: Scott Milfred, Editorial Page Editor, Wisconsin State Journal. "Paul Ryan should run" piece: http://wpr.org/r/?589
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Tuesday
8/23/2011
7:00 AM
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Latest on Libya
The Libyan regime appears to be on its last legs. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the latest from Libya, what it means for U.S. policy in the region, and whether what happens in Libya will affect the rest of the Arab world.
Guest: Blake Hounshell (HOWN-shell), Managing Editor, Foreign Policy Magazine
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Tuesday
8/23/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Topics include creative ways to sell your house in a tough market, an expected speech from the Federal Reserve Chair, and saving money on french fries.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
8/22/2011
6:00 AM
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Presidential Vacations
President Obama is being criticized for taking a 10-day vacation to Martha's Vineyard as the nation's economy continues to struggle, but others are saying he's entitled to take some time off. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the political fallout of this controversy, and how it stacks up with other presidents and politicians. Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call at six-fifty, Joy's guest says Wisconsin is making a big mistake by cutting funding for its Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, potentially opening the door to more non-traditional tobacco use.
Guests:
- Ross Baker, Professor of Political Science, Rutgers University.
- Allison Miller, Media Advocacy Coordinator, American Cancer Society in Wisconsin. http://wpr.org/r/?588
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Monday
8/22/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report
It's time for the State Capitol Report. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses last week's recall elections against two Democratic state senators, the latest rumblings in the race for Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat, the future of the positions of State Treasurer and Secretary of State, and more of the top news from beneath the capitol dome.
Guest: Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio's reporter in Milwaukee.
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Monday
8/22/2011
7:30 AM
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State Capitol Report: Mining Laws
With Republicans hanging on to their majority in the state Senate, they're expected to focus on relaxing Wisconsin's mining laws; they also believe they'll have bipartisan support. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks with Democratic State Sen. Bob Jauch about a potential iron ore mine in his district and what the final bill may look like.
Guest: Bob Jauch (JOWK), Democratic State Senator, Poplar.
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Monday
8/22/2011
8:00 AM
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The 30-Day Vegan Challenge
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest explains why she says a vegan diet will help you adopt a compassionate lifestyle that's better for your body, animals and the planet. She'll discuss information, ideas, social strategies and recipes for 30 days of vegan living.
Guest: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, host, "Vegetarian Food for Thought" podcast. Author, "The 30-Day Vegan Challenge: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Cleaner, Getting Leaner, and Living Compassionately." www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com
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Friday
8/19/2011
6:00 AM
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Wisconsin's Corn Harvest
Despite a late start to the growing season, Wisconsin should have a pretty good corn harvest this year. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the reasons for the bountiful crop, the differences in varieties and the various uses for corn. After six-thirty, her guest shares some recipes and tips for cooking with corn.
Guests:
6:00 - Joe Lauer, Professor of Agronomy, UW-Madison.
6:30 - Brian Moran, culinary instructor, Milwaukee Area Technical College; chef and cooking instructor, Milwaukee Public Market.
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Friday
8/19/2011
7:00 AM
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August Open Line
Got an idea for a program you'd like to hear on The Joy Cardin Show? After seven, Joy Cardin takes your program ideas and guest suggestions during her August open line.
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Friday
8/19/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, August 19, 2011
After eight, it's The Week in Review. Joy's guests will tackle recall results, economic troubles, and the latest news in the race to become the republican presidential candidate.
Guests:
- Chris Lato, former communications director, Republican Party of Wisconsin. GOP campaign consultant.
- Peg Lautenschlager, attorney, law firm Bauer and Bach. Former Attorney General of Wisconsin (D).
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Thursday
8/18/2011
6:00 AM
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Removing State Treasure and Sec. of State Office...
A public hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m. today on whether to eliminate the offices of the State Treasurer and Secretary of State. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the roles of these positions, and the potential impact of abolishing them from the state Constitution. Plus, she'll talk with State Treasurer Kurt Schuller, who supports removing the offices, and Secretary of State Doug La Follette, who opposes the idea.
Guests:
- Arnold Shober, Professor of Government, Lawrence University.
- 6:20 - Kurt Schuller, Wisconsin State Treasurer.
- 6:50 - Doug La Follette, Wisconsin Secretary of State.
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Thursday
8/18/2011
7:00 AM
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Tony Evers on education
After a recent announcement from the Obama administration, Wisconsin will be one of the states seeking flexibility from certain testing requirements under No Child Left Behind. After seven, the head of Wisconsin schools joins Joy Cardin to explain what this means for students heading back to school...and what reforms are in the works for education in Wisconsin.
Guest: Tony Evers, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Thursday
8/18/2011
7:30 AM
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Future of Medicare and Medicaid
Dr. Donald Berwick, the head of Medicare and Medicaid, is in Wisconsin this week, visiting hospitals and meeting with providers. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks to Berwick and Democratic Congressman Ron Kind about the future of the programs and answer your questions.
Guests:
- 7:36-7:40 - Ron Kind, Democratic U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's Third Congressional District.
- 7:40-7:59 - Dr. Donald Berwick, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Thursday
8/18/2011
8:00 AM
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The Joys of Aging
Life gets better, not worse, as we grow older. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who says research shows that we can look forwarded to unexpected pleasures as we age.
Guest: Wendy Lustbader, social worker, Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Washington, and author of "Life Gets Better: The Unexpected Pleasures of Growing Older."
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Wednesday
8/17/2011
6:00 AM
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Recall elections wrap
The recall elections against state senators are in the books following yesterday's challenges to two Democratic lawmakers. After six, Joy Cardin's guest analyzes the latest results and what they mean for Wisconsin's future.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee.
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Wednesday
8/17/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Recall Gov. Walker?
Even though the nine recall elections against state senators are over, it doesn't necessarily mean the flurry of recall activity has ended. After seven, in this week's Big Question, Joy Cardin's guests of opposing political perspectives debate whether or not Governor Walker should be recalled.
Guests:
- Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin.
- Walter John Chilsen, former Republican State Senator, Wausau; Member, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.
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Wednesday
8/17/2011
8:00 AM
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Worst Ideas Ever
From the New Coke, to the in-car record player, some ideas will go down in history as just plain bad. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest examines some of the worst ideas ever . . . and why they went so very wrong.
Guest: Daniel Kline, an editor, columnist and freelance writer. Co-host, weekly podcast, "Worst of the Week." Co-author, "Worst Ideas Ever: A Celebration of Embarrassment."
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Tuesday
8/16/2011
6:00 AM
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Spiders!
If you have arachnophobia or are just a little creeped out by spiders, mid-August is probably not the best time of year for you. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why you may be seeing more of our eight-legged friends these days, and answers your spider-related questions.
Guest: Jeff Hahn, Entomologist, University of Minnesota-Extension.
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Tuesday
8/16/2011
7:00 AM
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Buffett says raise taxes
In a recent New York Times editorial, billionaire Warren Buffett encouraged Congress to raise taxes on high earners like himself. After seven, Joy and her guest will discuss Buffett's call to action, and whether or not it will influence the current debate on taxes.
Guest: Wes Chapin, Professor of Political Science and department chair at UW-River Falls.
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Tuesday
8/16/2011
8:00 AM
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Americans have no rainy day funds
Americans aren't saving enough money for a rainy day. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, who says there's room for savings, even in tight budgets and tough times.
Guest: Gail Cunningham, Vice President of Membership and Public Relations, National Foundation for Credit Counseling. www.nfcc.org
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Monday
8/15/2011
6:00 AM
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Presidential Politics
The race for the Republican nomination for president is heating up following Thursday's debate, Saturday's Iowa Straw Poll and Texas Governor Rick Perry announcing his candidacy. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the latest happenings, analyzes the field and President Obama's quest for reelection.
Then, after six-fifty, Joy's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call with an alert about a new tick-borne disease in Wisconsin.
Guests:
- Tim Hagle, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Iowa. Faculty advisor, University of Iowa College Republicans and the Iowa Federation of College Republicans.
- 6:50 - Dr. Bobbi Pritt, microbiologist, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
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Monday
8/15/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report: Recall Elections
It's a special recall elections edition of The State Capitol Report. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with Wisconsin governor Scott Walker about last week's Republican victories and what's on his priority list. She also discusses Tuesday's recall elections against two Democratic state senators with reporters across the state.
Guests:
- Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter.
7:07-7:20 - Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin.
7:36-7:44 - Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio, Wausau, covering the recall election in the 12th Senate district between Democratic Senator Jim Holperin and Republican Kim Simac.
7:47-7:55 - Joe Potente, Reporter, Kenosha News, covering the recall election in the 22nd Senate district between Democratic Senator Bob Wirch and Republican Jonathan Steitz.
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Monday
8/15/2011
8:00 AM
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The Love of Travel
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest is a Wisconsin-based travel blogger. He's looking to share his love of travel . . . and you're invited to share your stories and recommendations for great places to visit.
Guest: Gary Arndt, Wisconsin-based travel blogger at Everything-Everywhere dot com (rated one of the best 25 blogs of 2010 by Time Magazine). www.everything-everywhere.com
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Friday
8/12/2011
6:00 AM
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Geocaching
Thousands of geocachers from across the country will descend on Wisconsin this weekend for a high-tech treasure hunt. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest talk about the appeal of geocaching . . . and invite suggestions on where you can go to join the hunt.
Guest: Craig Farrell, executive director, West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce. Founder, West Bend Cache Ba$h, the largest geocaching event in the state.
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Friday
8/12/2011
7:00 AM
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Bachmann, Newsweek, sexism and bias
Newsweek magazine has gotten criticism for an unflattering cover photo of presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says there's a case to be made for both sexism and liberal bias in the magazine's decision.
Guest: Jessica McBride, Senior Journalism Lecturer at UW-Milwaukee.
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Friday
8/12/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, August 12th 2011
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests look at this week's recall results, troublesome economic news, and the upcoming Iowa straw poll on this edition of the Week in Review.
Guests:
- Steve Prestegard, author of the Presteblog, http://presteblog.wordpress.com
- Christine Bremer-Muggli, attorney at Bremer & Trollop Law Offices in Wausau.
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Thursday
8/11/2011
6:00 AM
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Incivility Increasing at Work
Researchers say rudeness, insults and bad manners are on the rise in the workplace. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses some of the reasons for the increase of incivility at work and she welcomes your stories of disrespectful, boorish behavior at the office.
Guest: Lily Garcia, Lead Counsel for Employment and Labor, Clearspire Law Company.
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Thursday
8/11/2011
7:00 AM
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Behind the English Riots
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the politics and motivations behind the riots in England...Joy's guest says there's a lot that commentators are getting wrong about the violence.
Guest: David Schmid, Professor of English at the University of Buffalo; he has written and lectured about social violence and street crime (and is a native of England).
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Thursday
8/11/2011
8:00 AM
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A Biography Of Cancer
Cancer plagues and puzzles us today, but it's a disease that dates back to ancient Egypt. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the history of cancer and why cases have doubled globally in the last 35 years.
Guest: Siddhartha Mukherjee (sid-AHR-thuh MOOK-ur-jee), a cancer physician and researcher; assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University, and a cancer physician at the CY/NYU Presbyterian Hospital. He's the author of "The Emperor Of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer".
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Wednesday
8/10/2011
6:00 AM
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Recall elections wrap
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the results of Tuesday's recall elections for six Republican state senators.
Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College.
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Wednesday
8/10/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: State Recall Elections
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in six recall elections of Republican state senators. After seven, in this week's Big Question, Joy Cardin's guests of opposing perspectives discuss the results and what they mean for the future of Wisconsin. Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:
- Scot Ross, Executive Director, One Wisconsin Now. http://www.onewisconsinnow.org/
- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His "Blaska's Blog": http://wpr.org/r/?579
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Wednesday
8/10/2011
8:00 AM
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Rock the Casbah--Uprisings in the Islamic World
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the continuing wave of protest and dissent that continues to sweep across the Islamic world.
Guest: Robin Wright, long-time reporter on the Middle East and author of "The Iran Primer" and "Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East."; her newest book is "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World."
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Tuesday
8/9/2011
6:00 AM
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Downgrade, down markets, and a double dip?
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest economist look at tumbling stock markets, the downgrade of U.S. credit, and the risk of a double-dip recession.
Guest: Brian Hellmer, Director of the Hawk Center for Applied Security Analysis at the UW-Madison School of Business
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Tuesday
8/9/2011
7:00 AM
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State Fair Attacks
At least 11 people were injured and 31 arrested after a large group of black youths reportedly attacked white people at the Wisconsin State Fair on Thursday. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest explains why he says this and other similar acts of violence in Milwaukee may be rooted in a thirst for power, and what can be done to stop them.
Guest: Eugene Kane, Columnist and Blogger, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Piece on State Fair attacks: http://wpr.org/r/?577
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Tuesday
8/9/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money--Financial Panic edition
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for a special edition of On Your Money. Kevin has advice on dealing with this week's economic uncertainty and how you can take control of your spending, saving, and investing.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
8/8/2011
6:00 AM
110808A
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Cheap, Healthy Eats/Monday Morning Wake-Up Call
New research says in order to meet the nutritional guidelines recommended by the government, you'd have to spend hundreds . . . perhaps even thousands . . . of dollars more on grocery bills. But according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, you don't necessarily have to spend a lot of money to get those vitamins and nutrients, and discusses how to eat healthy on the cheap.
Then, after six-fifty, in this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy's guest says we need to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health problems and addiction... and provide better access to treatment.
Guests:
6:00 - Rachel Staver (STAY-ver), Nutrition Resource Manager, Foodlink. http://www.foodlinkny.org
6:50 - David Riemer, Director, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute. http://www.makingparityreal.org/
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Monday
8/8/2011
7:00 AM
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Recall Round-up
Recall elections in six districts are coming up tomorrow, and two more next week. After seven, on The State Capitol Report, get the latest news on the recall elections from the WPR reporters who've been covering the races throughout the state.
Guests:
- Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter
- Rich Kremer, WPR reporter, Eau Claire bureau
- Maureen McCollum, WPR reporter, La Crosse bureau
- Chuck Quirmbach, WPR reporter, Milwaukee bureau
- Patty Murray, WPR reporter, Green Bay bureau
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Monday
8/8/2011
8:00 AM
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Smile!
What's in a smile? After eight, Joy Cardin's guest has studied the meaning and biology of the act of smiling.
Guest: Marianne LaFrance, Professor of Psychology and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Yale University, and author of "Lip Service: Smiles in Life, Death, Trust, Lies, Work, Memory, Sex, and Politics"
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Friday
8/5/2011
6:00 AM
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Fish stories
Fishtory: a combination of fishing, history and stories... and a new feature on the Wisconsin DNR Web site. After six, Gene Purcell and his guest angler discuss the ones that got away, the one that was THIS big, and invite you to share your favorite fish stories and memories.
Guest: Gary Engberg, professional angler, guide, and outdoors writer from Sauk City. Host, "Outdoor Horizons" radio program in Madison and a regular guest on the "Larry Meiller Show." http://www.garyengbergoutdoors.com
- Fishtory Web site: http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/fishtory/
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Friday
8/5/2011
7:00 AM
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Employers Tracking Employees' Online Behavior
Some businesses are monitoring the online lives of employees and potential employees. After seven, Gene Purcell talks to a business ethics expert about where to draw the line between protecting a company's reputation and preserving privacy for employees.
Guest: Diane Swanson, Professor of Management and Chair of the Business Ethics Education Initiative at Kansas State University
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Friday
8/5/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, August 5th 2011
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Gene Purcell and his guests. They'll tackle the debt ceiling resolution, a troubled economy, the run-up to recalls, and other top news stories of the week.
Guests:
- Ben Manski, Executive Director of Liberty Tree
- Jo Egelhoff, Research and Development Specialist at Wisconsin Family Action.
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Thursday
8/4/2011
6:00 AM
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Growing number of older workers
At the end of one career, many are delaying retirement and choosing to embark on a second career. After six, Gene Purcell's guest explains why more older workers are staying in the workforce...and what jobs are the best fit for them.
Guest: Sarah Czaja (SAH-zha), Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Industrial Engineering, and Co-Director of the Center on Aging at the University of Miami
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Thursday
8/4/2011
7:00 AM
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Tax Online Retailers?
States are looking to collect sales tax from Amazon and other online merchants...and Congress is weighing-in with possible laws. After seven, Gene Purcell and his guest look at the debate, and what's at stake.
Guest: Nancy Koehn (KANE), Professor of Business Administration at Harvard University
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Thursday
8/4/2011
8:00 AM
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Agriculture in Wisconsin/Nation
What role does Wisconsin's agriculture industry play in the nation's economic recovery? After eight, Gene Purcell's guest discusses the state of agriculture jobs in Wisconsin and what the future has in store; after eight-thirty, he welcomes U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to explain why he says Wisconsin farm exports underscore a larger success story for U.S. agriculture.
Guests:
8:00 - Bill Bruins, President, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, and dairy farmer near Waupun.
8:30 - Tom Vilsack, Secretary of U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Wednesday
8/3/2011
6:00 AM
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What's in the Debt Deal?
Shortly after the Senate passed the debt bill Tuesday, President Obama signed it into law, averting a default. After six, Gene Purcell's guest discusses the specifics of the bill and the impact it will have on our nation's economy.
Guest: Melissa Miller, Professor of Political Science, Bowling Green State University.
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Wednesday
8/3/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Contraception Coverage
Insurance providers would be required to provide contraceptive coverage with no co-pays, under new federal regulations. After seven, Gene Purcell gets two reactions on this week's Big Question segment.
Guests:
Virginia Zignego (zig-NAY-go), Communication Director for Pro-Life Wisconsin
Sara Finger, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health
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Wednesday
8/3/2011
8:00 AM
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The Elements of Microstyle
From Twitter to headline news to advertising, it pays to keep language short and sweet...and after eight, Gene Purcell's guest has advice on how to do that.
Guest: Christopher Johnson, a naming and verbal branding consultant; he writes as "The Name Inspector." He's the author of "Microstyle: The Art of Writing Little." www.microstyle.org
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Tuesday
8/2/2011
6:00 AM
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New Fuel Standards--Over 50 by 2025
Last week, President Obama announced a plan to raise average fuel efficiency to over 50 miles per gallon within 15 years. After six, Gene Purcell's guest talks about what it would take for auto manufacturers to meet those goals.
Guest: John McElroy (MACK-ull-roy), automotive journalist and host of "Autoline Daily" - www.autolinedetroit.tv
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Tuesday
8/2/2011
7:00 AM
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Debt ceiling deadline passes
Congressional leaders are trying to hash out a deal to raise the debt ceiling limit and avoid a default before the midnight deadline. After seven, Gene Purcell's guest says the latest plan harms fiscal and national security; after seven-thirty, his guest says the conservatives' approach would ruin the nation's credit rating, gut government and harm American families.
Guests:
- 7:00 - Brian Darling, Senior Fellow for Government Studies, Heritage Foundation.
- 7:25 - Reid Ribble, Republican U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District. (Note: Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore joined us during Monday's 8 a.m. hour)
- 7:30 - Michael Linden, Director of Tax and Budget Policy, Center for American Progress.
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Tuesday
8/2/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money--Higher Education Edition
After eight, it's On Your Money with Gene Purcell and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions...and on this week's Higher Education special edition, he has lots of tips on saving and paying for college.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
8/1/2011
6:00 AM
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Crouching Economy, Hidden Default Risk, Miller
After disappointing numbers for the U.S. economy and fear of a possible default by the federal government, Gene Purcell talks to a Wisconsin economist about the latest news.
And on this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Gene Purcell's guest says we should appreciate the virtues of big corporations.
Guest: T.J. Brooks, Associate Professor and Chair of Economics at UW-La Crosse
Wake-Up Call Guest: Jay Miller, Tax Attorney in Whitefish Bay and Community Columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Monday
8/1/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report
Less and less focus is being placed on collective bargaining in the run-up to the state Senate recall elections... while more and more attention is being given to the state budget, education and other issues. After seven, in this week's State Capitol Report, Gene Purcell's guest explains why the change in spotlight is mainly due to an effort to lure undecided voters.
Guest: Jolly Emrey, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UW-Whitewater.
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Monday
8/1/2011
7:30 AM
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Challenges facing Wisconsin's rural schools
Wisconsin's rural schools face declining enrollment and serious funding problems, according to a new report. After seven-thirty, Gene Purcell talks to the author of the study.
Guest: Dale Knapp, Research Director at the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
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Monday
8/1/2011
8:00 AM
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Debt ceiling--the deadline approaches
After eight, Gene Purcell and his guest look at the latest news on the debt ceiling debate, as the deadline approaches.
Guests:
- Joe Foy, assistant professor of American democracy and media studies at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside
- Gwen Moore, Democratic U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District. (Republican U.S. Representative Reid Ribble joins us during Tuesday's 7 a.m. hour)
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Friday
7/29/2011
6:00 AM
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Tell Joy Where to Go: August 2011
There's only about a month left to enjoy summer before the kids go back to school. After six, Joy Cardin's guest highlights some of the amusing happenings across the state in August, including fairs, festivals and other opportunities for fun. August Event Sampler: http://wpr.org/r/?575
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers. Monthly contributor to our "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.
- His piece on Midwest fairs: http://wpr.org/r/?574
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Friday
7/29/2011
7:00 AM
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Debt ceiling update
After a House vote on Thursday, join Joy Cardin and her guest for an update in the ongoing debt ceiling stalemate.
Guest: Darrell West, Vice President and Director of Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution
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Friday
7/29/2011
7:30 AM
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Candidate Forum: 12th Senate District
Our candidate forum series wraps up after seven-thirty when Joy Cardin talks with Democratic State Senator Jim Holperin from the 12th Senate district. (Note: Republican challenger Kim Simac (SIM-mack) declined our invitation to appear on the program.) http://www.wisconsinvote.org
Guest: Jim Holperin, Democratic State Senator, Conover. http://holperinforsenate.com/
Kim Simac Web site: http://kimsimacforstatesenate.com/
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Friday
7/29/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, July29th 2011
The debt ceiling debate continues and recall races head into home stretch...and those will be two of the big topics on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests, after eight.
Guests:
-John Smart, former chair, Price County Democratic Party.
-Brian Huffman, Professor of Management at UW-River Falls and faculty advisor for the UW-River Falls College Republicans
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Thursday
7/28/2011
6:00 AM
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Negotiations and the debt ceiling debate
After six, join Joy Cardin for a look at the latest on the debt ceiling. Joy's first guest says both sides get a failing grade when it comes to negotiation; then talk will turn to the latest deals on the table and the consequences of failure.
Guests:
- 6:00 - Stuart Diamond, professor of negotiations at The Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania, and author of "Getting More: How To Negotiate To Achieve Your Goals In The Real World"
- 6:20 - Steve Smith, Political Science Professor and Director of the Weidenbaum (WEE-den-baum) Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis
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Thursday
7/28/2011
7:00 AM
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Candidate Forum: 32nd Senate District
Our candidate forum series for the upcoming recall elections in the State Senate continues. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with Republican State Senator Dan Kapanke in the 32nd Senate district; after seven-thirty, she chats with the Democratic challenger, State Representative Jennifer Shilling. http://www.wisconsinvote.org
Guests:
- 7:00 - Dan Kapanke, Republican State Senator, La Crosse. https://www.kapankeforsenate.com/
- 7:30 - Jennifer Shilling, Democratic State Representative, La Crosse. Challenger, 32nd Senate district. http://www.jennifershilling.com/home
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Thursday
7/28/2011
8:00 AM
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The appeal of comic books (and comic book movies...
With comic-book movies dominating the theaters, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the appeal and impact of comic books and graphic novels.
Guest: Qiana (kee-AH-nuh) Whitted, Associate Professor of English and African-American Studies University of South Carolina; her classes include "Modern Graphic Novels" and "Comic Books, Race, and History"
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Wednesday
7/27/2011
6:00 AM
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Cooking with Wisconsin Berries
According to the Wisconsin DNR, blueberries are ripening in the northwoods while red and black raspberries are ripening in the southern part of the state... but blackberry fans will have to wait a little longer. After six, Joy Cardin's guest shares some delicious recipes and tips on cooking with fresh berries from our state.
Guest: Jeanette Hurt, food, wine and travel writer and author of several books. Former reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and teaches culinary and wine classes. www.jeanettehurt.com.
- Wisconsin Berry Growers Association: http://www.wiberries.org/
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Wednesday
7/27/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Obama or Boehner on debt ceiling?
The President and the Speaker of the House made their debt ceiling cases on Monday...and in this week's Big Question, Joy Cardin's guests weigh-in on which plan makes more sense.
Guests:
- Mo Elleithee (ell-LAY-thee), founding partner of Hilltop Public Solutions; he was senior spokesman and traveling press secretary for Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign
- Steve Steckler, Chairman and founder of Infrastructure Management Group
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Wednesday
7/27/2011
8:00 AM
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Quirk: Our Brains and Personalities
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest shares the secrets of human personality...and how our brains create our unique personalities.
Guest: Hannah Holmes, science writer and author of "Quirk: Brain Science Makes Sense of Your Peculiar Personality." www.hannahholmes.net Personality tests: http://wpr.org/r/?573
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Tuesday
7/26/2011
6:00 AM
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Overcoming Addictions
In light of the death of Amy Winehouse and her struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, Joy Cardin's guest discusses various kinds of addiction, how people get hooked, and how to get them help.
Guest: Dr. Marilyn Freimuth (FREE-mith), professor of clinical psychology, Fielding Graduate University. Author, "Addicted?" and "Hidden Addictions: Assessment Practices for Health Care Professionals, Psychotherapists, and Counselors." http://www.hiddenaddiction.com/
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Tuesday
7/26/2011
7:00 AM
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Attacks in Norway
After seven, Joy Cardin talks to a terrorism expert about the attacks in Norway and what they mean for the future of anti-terror efforts.
Guest: Tom Mockaitis (mah-KITE-iss), professor of history at DePaul University; his books include "The 'New' Terrorism: Myths and Reality."
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Tuesday
7/26/2011
7:30 AM
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Candidate Forum: 10th Senate District
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's candidate forum series continues when she talks with the Democratic challenger to Republican Senator Sheila Harsdorf in Wisconsin's 10th Senate district.
Guest: Shelly Moore, Democratic challenger, Wisconsin's 10th Senate District. http://mooreforwisconsin.com/
- Note: Sen. Harsdorf declined our invitation to appear.
Sen. Harsdorf's Web site: http://www.harsdorf.com/
- http://www.wisconsinvote.org.
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Tuesday
7/26/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money
After eight, it's On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. This week's topics include the debt ceiling, socially responsible investing, and whether swimming pools are a good investment.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
7/25/2011
6:00 AM
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Borders Bankruptcy and the Future of Books
The retail bookseller Borders is closing its doors, in part because of online competition. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the future of buying, selling, and publishing books.
And on the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, at six-fifty, Joy's guest says restaurants are serving too many "extreme meals" with a heavy calorie payload.
Guest: Al Greco, Professor of Marketing, Communications, and Management at Fordham University; his books include "The Culture and Commerce of Publishing in the 21st Century"
Wake-Up Call Guest: Jayne Hurley, Director of Nutrition at the Center for Science in the Public Interest
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Monday
7/25/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report
It's time for another edition of The State Capitol Report. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the Republicans' plans for redistricting, differences over extending unemployment benefits, upcoming recall elections, and more of the latest happenings from under the capitol dome.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter.
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Monday
7/25/2011
7:30 AM
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Candidate Forum: 2nd Senate District
Joy Cardin continues her candidate forum series during the State Capitol Report. After seven-thirty, she chats with the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 2nd Senate district. (Republican Sen. Rob Cowles declined our invitation to appear on the program.) Follow the recall elections at http://www.wisconsinvote.org.
Guest: Nancy Nusbaum, former Brown County executive and former mayor of De Pere. Democratic candidate, Wisconsin's 2nd Senate District. http://nancyforsenate.com/
Sen. Cowles' Web site: http://voterobcowles.com/
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Monday
7/25/2011
8:00 AM
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Dolphin Diaries
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest talks about her experiences studying dolphins in the wild . . . and the potential for communication between humans and dolphins.
Guest: Denise Herzing, founder of the Wild Dolphin Project and author of "Dolphin Diaries: My Twenty-Five Years with Spotted Dolphins in the Bahamas." www.wilddolphinproject.org
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Friday
7/22/2011
6:00 AM
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Wisconsin's Shorelines
Wisconsin's 800-plus miles of shoreline along the Great Lakes is what separates the state's beauty from others, according to Joy Cardin's guest. After six, she'll discuss the fun things to see and do in our harbor towns, as well as our inland communities on the water, and other enjoyable places along our shorelines.
Guest: Nancy Herrick, freelance travel writer and editor, Mequon. Former travel and entrée editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "Savoring the Shorelines of Wisconsin": http://wpr.org/r/?571
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Friday
7/22/2011
7:00 AM
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The future of the U.S. Postal Service
The head of the U.S. Postal Service said this week that Saturday delivery could be eliminated...and we could see deliveries cut back to three days a week down the road. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the future of the Postal Service.
Guest: Rick Geddes (GEDD-ees), Associate Professor of Policy Analysis and Management at Cornell University; his research areas include postal service policy.
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Friday
7/22/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, July 22nd 2011
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests tackle the top state and national news stories on the Week in Review. Today's topics include the latest on the federal debt ceiling and recall elections in Wisconsin.
Guests:
- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His "Blaska's Blog" is at www.thedailypage.com
- Ed Garvey, Senior Partner at the Law firm of Garvey, McNeil, and Associates and Publisher of www.FightingBob.com.
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Thursday
7/21/2011
6:00 AM
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We're Having a Heatwave!
The worst of the current heat wave seems to be behind us, but we've still got some very warm days ahead. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest meteorologist talk about the weather, and what we can expect for the rest of the Summer. After six-thirty, let us know how you keep cool on hot days.
Guest: Steve Vavrus (VAV-russ), Senior Scientist at the UW-Madison Nelson Institute's Center for Climatic Research
- Participate in our Summer vs. Winter poll at http://www.wpr.org/joy
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Thursday
7/21/2011
7:00 AM
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Debt ceiling--the latest
After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for the latest developments in the debt ceiling and deficit debate...and whether a bipartisan compromise plan in the Senate could be part of the solution.
Guest: Marc Goldwein (GOLD-win), Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget www.crfb.org
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Thursday
7/21/2011
8:00 AM
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The Believing Brain
According to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, our brains are wired to find patterns and order, even where there are none . . . and that leads to much of our belief in the supernatural.
Guest: Michael Shermer, Founding Publisher, Skeptic magazine / Executive Director, The Skeptics Society. Author, "The Believing Brain: From Ghosts and Gods to Politics and Conspiracies - How We Construct Beliefs and Reinforce Them as Truths."
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Wednesday
7/20/2011
6:00 AM
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Recall elections wrap
The first of nine recall elections of State Senators is in the books, as are Republican primaries that challenge incumbent Democrats. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest examine the latest on State recall elections, and what the future may hold for state government.
Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College. http://www.wisconsinvote.org
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Wednesday
7/20/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: redistricting
A redistricting plan in Wisconsin is up for a vote this week, despite some heated criticism. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: "Should the Wisconsin redistricting plan pass?"
Guests:
- Mike McCabe, Executive Director, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign www.wisdc.org
- Rick Esenberg (ESS-en-berg), Visiting Professor of Law, Marquette University. His Shark and Shepherd blog, www.sharkandshepherd.blogspot.com
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Wednesday
7/20/2011
8:00 AM
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Common and Dying Phrases & Their Origins
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest won't "beat-around-the-bush" as they explore the origins of some of our most common phrases. If you can tell us the true story behind the term "pony-up," you might earn a "feather-in-your-cap."
Guest: Steven Price, former staff editor, Random House Dictionary of the English Language. Author, "Endangered Phrases: Intriguing Idioms Dangerously Close to Extinction."
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Tuesday
7/19/2011
6:00 AM
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Who's Healthier: City vs. Country?
New research shows that those who live in urban areas stay fitter and live longer, but those in rural regions have less stress. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest examine the findings, and invite your comments on life where you live.
Guest: Dr. Patrick Remington, Professor and Associate Dean of Public Health, UW-Madison. Director, UW Population Health Institute. http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/
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Tuesday
7/19/2011
7:00 AM
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News Corp Scandal and Media Concentration
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says the scandal surrounding Rupert Murdoch's media company will spread to the U.S...and that it brings up wider issues of the concentration of media power in the hands of large corporations.
Guest: Jeff Cohen, Associate Professor of Journalism and director, Park Center for Independent Media, Ithaca College. Founder, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting.
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Tuesday
7/19/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money
After eight, get advice on your personal finances on this week's edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin has tips on saving money with smart phones, talks about investing during the debt ceiling debate, and answers your money questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
7/18/2011
6:00 AM
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Latest on Debt Ceiling Negotiations
House Republican leaders say they'll vote this week to raise the debt ceiling and pass a balanced budget amendment, while President Obama dismissed the idea as empty politicking. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest examine the latest in the debt-ceiling stalemate and whether the U.S. will avoid default. After six-fifty, it's The Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy's guest says we should take this week's heat wave very seriously, and has some tips on staying cool . . . and safe.
Guests:
Susan MacManus, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science, University of South Florida.
6:50 - Tod Pritchard, Coordinator, State of Wisconsin Emergency Preparedness.
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Monday
7/18/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report
After seven, get the latest on recalls, redistricting, and other top political news from Wisconsin...it's the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter
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Monday
7/18/2011
7:30 AM
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Badger Poll 2011
After seven-thirty, find out what Wisconsinites think of Governor Scott Walker, President Obama, recall elections, and more, as Joy Cardin and her guest break down the results of a new UW Badger Poll.
Guest: Kathy Cramer Walsh, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison and faculty director, The UW Badger Poll. http://www.uwsc.wisc.edu/bpoll.php
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Monday
7/18/2011
8:00 AM
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Harry Potter...The End???
The last movie is out . . . the books are all written . . . but will the mania last? After eight, Joy Cardin talks with a Wisconsin expert on the influential young wizard, Harry Potter.
Guest: Ed Kern, Associate Professor of History, Lawrence University. Author, "The Wisdom of Harry Potter". Creator, "Thinking About Harry Potter" course.
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Friday
7/15/2011
6:00 AM
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Aerial Adventures Over Wisconsin
Get up, up, and away with Joy Cardin and her guests, after six. They'll describe what it's like seeing Wisconsin from a hang glider, a helicopter, and a hot air balloon. . . and welcome your aerial adventure stories, too.
Guests:
Kristen Scheuing (SHOO-ing), Editor, Wisconsin Trails magazine - hot-air ballooning.
6:20 - Chelsey Lewis, Assistant Editor, Wisconsin Trails magazine - hang gliding.
6:35 - Jerry Luterman (LOO-ter-min), photographer, Wisconsin Trails magazine - helicopter.
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Friday
7/15/2011
7:00 AM
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Candidate Forum: 30th Senate District
The first Wisconsin general election in this recall season is coming up on Tuesday. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with Democratic State Senator Dave Hansen of Green Bay. After seven-thirty, she chats with Republican challenger, David VanderLeest.
Guests:
7:00 - Dave Hansen, Democratic State Senator, Green Bay. http://hansenforsenate.com/
7:30 - David VanderLeest, Republican candidate, Wisconsin 30th Senate District. http://vanderleestforsenate.com/
http://wisconsinvote.org/index.cfm
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Friday
7/15/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. from the debt ceiling debate to recalls and reditricting in Wisconsin, they'll tackle the top stories of the week.
Guests:
Chris Lato, former communications director for the Republican Party of Wisconsin
Tony Palmeri, Professor of Communication at UW-Oshkosh and Media Columnist for the Scene Newspaper in the Fox Valley region.
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Thursday
7/14/2011
6:00 AM
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Socia Media and Politics
President Obama holds a Twitter town hall, Governor Walker keeps an impressive Twitter presence, and presidential candidates vie for support on YouTube and Facebook. After six, Joy Cardin's guest looks at the role of social media in politics.
Guest: Heather LaMarre, Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota.
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Thursday
7/14/2011
7:00 AM
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Jobs and economic recovery
With a bleak June Jobs report just out, Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, has some ideas on how to boost employment and wages . . . and help revive The American Dream.
Guest: Thomas Kochan (KOKE-en), professor of management, Sloan School of Business, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Aithor, "Restoring the American Dream: A Working Families' Agenda for America."
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Thursday
7/14/2011
8:00 AM
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Mindset List of American History
What modern convenience did 1918 graduates think of as a thrill? And how long has "friend" been an active verb? After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests explore the "Mindset Lists" that help people of different ages work past their cultural confusion.
Guests:
- Tom McBride, Professor of English, and Keefer Professor of Humanities, Beloit College.
- Ron Nief (neef), former Public Affairs Director, Beloit College. Founder, The Mindset List.
- Co Authors, "The Mindset List of American History: From Typewriters to Text Messages, What Ten Generations of Americans Think is Normal."
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Wednesday
7/13/2011
6:00 AM
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Recalls: The Road Ahead
Recall elections are underway, after yesterday's primary vote. After six, Joy Cardin's guest analyzes the road ahead to run-off elections . . . and what it will take for the two parties to be successful.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee
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Wednesday
7/13/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Light Bulb Regulations
A plan before the U.S. House of Representatives would repeal efficiency regulations for light bulbs. After seven, Joy Cardin gets two takes on the issue for this week's Big Question.
Guests:
- Myron Ebell (E-bell), director of energy and global warming policy, Competitive Enterprise Institute
- Jim Presswood, Federal Energy Policy Director, Natural Resources Defense Council.
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Wednesday
7/13/2011
8:00 AM
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Weeds
According to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, weeds are the misunderstood bad-guys in our lawns and gardens . . . and we should rethink our relationship with them.
Guest: Richard Mabey, nature writer. Author, "Weeds: In Defense of Nature's Most Unloved Plants"
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Tuesday
7/12/2011
6:00 AM
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Cherish the Publishers
The rise of e-books is making it easy for an author to publish their own works . . . too easy, according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, who says it's the job of the publisher to help to sift and winnow the good stuff from the bad.
Guest: Eric Felten, culture columnist, The Wall Street Journal. His column on publishing: http://wpr.org/r/?567
Author, "Loyalty: The Vexing Virtue"
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Tuesday
7/12/2011
7:00 AM
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Debt ceiling negotiations
What kind of deal . . . if any . . . will President Obama and Republican leaders make with regard to the more-than fourteen-trillion-dollar debt ceiling? After seven, Joy Cardin's guest examines what's at stake for both sides in the debt ceiling crisis, and the political ramifications of a government default.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison. Co-developer and contributor, Pollster.com.
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Tuesday
7/12/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money
After eight, it's this week's edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin has answers for your personal finance questions, and describes why payday may be hazardous to our health.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
7/11/2011
6:00 AM
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Exercise: how much, and what kind?
Obesity continues to climb in the U.S. After six, Joy Cardin talks with the author of new exercise guidelines that can keep you healthy and fit.
Guest: Carol Ewing Garber, Associate Professor of Movement Sciences / Director, Graduate Program in Applied Physiology, Columbia University Teachers College. Lead author, new recommendations on exercise, American College of Sports Medicine.
At six-fifty, it's the Monday morning wake-up call. Joy's guest says the shocking murders of three Madison children show that communities need to get involved in preventing child abuse.
Guest: Hanna Roth, co-founder of the Rainbird Foundation.
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Monday
7/11/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report
After seven, get a preview of tomorrow's recall primaries, and an update on other top Wisconsin political stories, on this week's edition of The State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and WPR reporter Shawn Johnson.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter.
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Monday
7/11/2011
7:30 AM
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Redistricting plan for state legislature
Republican leaders unveiled their redistricting plan for Wisconsin's legislature, and a vote is possible as early as this week. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the plan, and the effort to pass it before recall elections.
Guest: Dennis Dresang, Emeritus Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs, UW-Madison
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Monday
7/11/2011
8:00 AM
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Mondays with Mike - July 2011
It's the first Monday of the month, and time for another installment of "Mondays with Mike". After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR Director Mike Crane to talk about upcoming programming and operations. And, they'll chat with WPR regional managers about upcoming events around the state.
Guests:
- Mike Crane, Director, Wisconsin Public Radio.
8:23 - Dean Kallenbach, WPR Western Regional Manager, Eau Claire.
8:30 - Rick Reyer, WPR Central Regional Manager, Wausau.
8:37 - John Munson, WPR Northwestern Regional Manager, Superior.
8:43 - Ellen Clark, WPR Northeastern Regional Manager, Green Bay.
8:50 - Lisa Nalbandian, WPR Southeastern Regional Manager, Milwaukee.
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Friday
7/8/2011
6:00 AM
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Tavern League: Portraits of Wisconsin Bars
Wisconsin is home to more than eleven-thousand taverns, and according to the Tavern League of Wisconsin, many have been around for quite a while. After six, Joy Cardin's guest describes his recent trip visiting bars across the State that capture the rich tavern culture in Wisconsin.
Guest: Carl Corey, still-photographer, "Tavern League: Portraits of Wisconsin Bars." http://wpr.org/r/?564
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Friday
7/8/2011
7:00 AM
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Final Space Shuttle Launch
Weather permitting, Space Shuttle Atlantis will lift-off today for the last time, closing the book on NASA's Shuttle program. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the significance of today's event, and what lies ahead for American space exploration.
Guest: Roger Launius (LAWN-ee-iss), Space History Curator, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. http://www.nasm.si.edu/
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Friday
7/8/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, July 8th, 2011
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guests for The Week in Review, with a look at concealed carry, the debt ceiling stalemate, and other top state and national news stories of the week.
Guests:
- Peg Lautenschlager, Attorney, Bauer and Bach. Former Democrat Attorney General of Wisconsin
- Steve Prestegard, publisher and editor, former Marketplace Magazine. Author, Presteblog. http://presteblog.blogspot.com/
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Thursday
7/7/2011
6:00 AM
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Media Frenzy at Casey Anthony Trial
News media outlets had a field day when the not-guilty verdict was announced Tuesday in the Casey Anthony murder trial. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he's disappointed in the handling of the story by the media. A look at the timing of the trial, a Florida policy on cameras in the courtroom, and the novel-like intrigue that helped fuel the media frenzy.
Guest: Al Tompkins, Senior Faculty Member, Broadcasting and Online Group, Poynter Institute.
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Thursday
7/7/2011
7:00 AM
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How do you feel about concealed carry?
Wisconsin's new Concealed Carry bill will be signed into law tomorrow. After seven, call Joy Cardin with your thoughts on the change . . . and let her know whether it will make you feel safer, or less safe . . . whether you will carry a firearm . . . and whether you think businesses should ban them.
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Thursday
7/7/2011
8:00 AM
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A Planet of Viruses
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at viruses, the ones that cause disease, the ones that fight disease, and the ones that are a natural part of our physical landscape.
Guest: Carl Zimmer, science writer. Author, "A Planet of Viruses", "The Tangled Bank: An Introduction to Evolution", "Parasite Rex." His blog: http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/loom/
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Wednesday
7/6/2011
6:00 AM
110706A
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The downside of wealth disparity
After six, Joy Cardin's guest says the wealth disparity in the U.S. is leaving the poor behind . . . and threatening our social compact.
Guest: Bill Wineke, columnist, channel3000.com, (WISC-TV, Madison). His column: http://www.channel3000.com/news/28436031/detail.html
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Wednesday
7/6/2011
7:00 AM
110706B
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Grilling: Gas or Charcoal?
After seven, for this week's Big Question, Joy Cardin's guests of opposing perspectives discuss one of the hottest debates of the summer grilling season . . . gas or charcoal? Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:
- John Currence, Chef/Owner, City Grocery Restaurant Group, Oxford, Mississippi. http://www.citygroceryonline.com/
- Elizabeth Karmel, Executive Chef, Hill Country BBQ, New York City. http://girlsatthegrill.com/
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Wednesday
7/6/2011
8:00 AM
110706C
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Gridlock and its consequences
Compromise may be a lost art in American politics. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest talks about gridlock, and the damage it can cause, in the federal debt ceiling debate, and beyond.
Guest: David H. Schanzer, Associate Professor, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University. Director, Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security. His blog: http://dukegridlock.blogspot.com/
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Tuesday
7/5/2011
6:00 AM
110705A
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Video game violence and kids
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a ban on the sale of violent video games to children last week . . . but, according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, that doesn't mean those games are harmless.
Guest: Craig Anderson, Professor of Psychology, Iowa State University. Co-author of "Violent Video Game Effects on Children and Adolescents."
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Tuesday
7/5/2011
7:00 AM
110705B
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Schools in a new budget landscape
The collective bargaining law is in place, and the new State budget is passed. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at school districts around the state in the new budget landscape.
Guest: Steve Correia, Associate Professor of Education, St. Norbert College.
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Tuesday
7/5/2011
8:00 AM
110705C
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On Your Money
After eight, get financial advice and money saving tips on this week's edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
7/4/2011
6:00 AM
110704A
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Quest for the Magic Cheeseburger
After six, join the hunt for Wisconsin's best cheeseburger with Joy Cardin and her guest . . . and call in with your favorites, whether meat or veggie, restaurant-made or home-cooked.
Plus, for the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, a timely alert for protecting ourselves from the sun.
Guest: Emmy Fink, Discover Wisconsin www.discoverwisconsin.com
Wake-up call guest: Dr. Gloria Xu (shoo), Assistant Professor of Dermatology, UW-Madison
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Monday
7/4/2011
7:00 AM
110704B
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Recalls coming
After seven, it's The State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin and her guest examine the latest news surrounding the upcoming recall elections.
Guest: JR Ross, editor, www.WisPolitics.com
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Monday
7/4/2011
8:00 AM
110704C
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Declaration of Independents
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest say Americans could use a dose of independence from the major political parties . . . and that Libertarian politics can cure what ails the nation.
Guests:
- Matt Welch, Editor in Chief, Reason magazine
- Nick Gillespie, Editor-in-Chief, Reason.com
-Co-authors, "The Declaration of Independents: How Libertarian Politics Can Fix What's Wrong With America"
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Friday
7/1/2011
6:00 AM
110701A
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Tell Joy Where to Go: July
The Fourth of July weekend is here, and there are plenty of activities across Wisconsin to help you celebrate. After six, Joy Cardin's guest offers his best bets for fun in the Summer sun . . . both for the holiday, and the month ahead.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers. Monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.
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Friday
7/1/2011
7:00 AM
110701B
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Well-Being--what we can learn from people over 6...
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest talks about a recent survey that finds that when it comes to personal well-being, things get better when you reach 65 years. A look at the findings, as well as the lessons we can learn for better living.
Guest: John Harris, Vice-President of Innovations. Chief Well-Being Officer, Healthways
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Friday
7/1/2011
8:00 AM
110701C
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Week in Review, July 1st 2011
After eight, it's The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Today, a look at the latest unrest in the Wisconsin Supreme Court, news on the recall elections, and the federal budget stalemate.
Guests:
- Matt Rothschild, Publisher, The Progressive
- Owen Robinson, columnist, West Bend Daily News. Blogger, BootsAndSabers.com
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Thursday
6/30/2011
6:00 AM
110630A
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Ban Fast Food Ads for Kids?
Ban fast food ads on children's TV shows. That's the message from the American Academy of Pediatrics...and after six, Joy Cardin and her guest will look at the impact of the marketing of unhealthy food to kids.
Guest: Jennifer Harris, Director of Marketing Initiatives at the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale University
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Thursday
6/30/2011
7:00 AM
110630B
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Public Opinion of Court
People around the State and the Nation are wondering, "what's going on with the Wisconsin Supreme Court?" After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the unusual degree of controversy . . . and hostility . . . in the Wisconsin High Court . . . and what it means for the image of the state, and the judicial system.
Guest: Jolly Emrey (EM-ree), Assistant Professor of Political Science, UW-Whitewater.
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Thursday
6/30/2011
8:00 AM
110630C
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Are You Serious?
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest get serious...with a look at what it means to be serious in an unserious age.
Guest: Lee Siegel, author of "Are You Serious? How to Be True and Get Real in the Age of Silly", "Falling Upwards: Essays in Defense of the Imagination." He has written for Harper's, The Nation, The New Republic, The New Yorker, and The New York Times.
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Wednesday
6/29/2011
6:00 AM
110629A
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Public Teacher's Union's Annual Meeting
Ten-thousand educators from across the nation will gather in Chicago this weekend for the National Education Association Annual meeting. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss issues facing Wisconsin public teachers, including cuts to state funding, an end to collective bargaining, and more.
Guest: Mary Bell, President, Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC). http://www.weac.org
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Wednesday
6/29/2011
7:00 AM
110629B
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Big Question: Should Congress Pass the Dream Act...
After seven, Joy Cardin asks this week's Big Question on an immigration issue: Should Congress pass the Dream Act, creating a path to citizenship for many young illegal immigrants?
Guests:
-Bob Dane, Spokesperson for the Federation for American Immigration Reform
-Mary Giovagnoli (JEE-oh-vuh-NO-lee), Director of the Immigration Policy Center at the American Immigration Council.
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Wednesday
6/29/2011
8:00 AM
110629C
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The Filter Bubble
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest explore the perils of the personalized Internet. Joy's guest says many online services steer us towards points-of-view that we agree with, creating a "bubble" of information that keeps us from being exposed to different ideas.
Guest: Eli Pariser, author, "The Filter Bubble: What the Internet is Hiding From You". Board President and former Executive Director, MoveOn.org. Senior fellow, Roosevelt Institute. www.thefilterbubble.com
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Tuesday
6/28/2011
6:00 AM
110628A
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Impact of New York's Gay Marriage Decision
After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the decision by New York State to allow same-sex marriage . . . and the impact on the gay marriage issue in the courts, in other states, and in the national debate.
Guest: Kimi King, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas.
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Tuesday
6/28/2011
7:00 AM
110628B
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Bachmann, Romney, and the race for president
Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann has officially entered the race for President, and is running even with Mitt Romney in Iowa polls. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest news in the presidential race.
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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Tuesday
6/28/2011
8:00 AM
110628C
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On Your Money
After eight, it's this week's edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin addresses your questions, has advice on tapping into 401k's in an emergency, and answers the timely Summer Vacation question: "drive . . . or fly?"
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
6/27/2011
6:00 AM
110627A
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The Uncivil Wars
A new survey reports that a large majority of Americans have been affected by incivility . . . and are worried that it will hurt the nation. After six, Joy Cardin talks with an advocate for politeness about what all the current incivility says about our culture.
Then, after six-fifty, it's time for the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy Cardin's guest says drawing-up legislative and Congressional districts should be taken out of the hands of politicians.
Guests:
- P.M. Forni, Professor of Italian Literature and Founder, Civility Initiative, Johns Hopkins University. Author, "The Thinking Life," (September).
6:50 - Brett Hulsey, Democratic State Representative, Madison.
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Monday
6/27/2011
7:00 AM
110627B
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State Capitol Report: State Budget Becomes Law
In light of Governor Walker signing the state's two-year budget into law on Sunday, it's a special state budget edition of the State Capitol Report. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest analyze which provisions will take effect and which ones were vetoed. Then, after seven-thirty, she'll talk with Governor Walker and Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller.
Guests:
7:00 - Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter.
7:30 - Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin.
7:45 - Mark Miller, Democratic State Senator from Monona. Senate Minority Leader.
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Monday
6/27/2011
8:00 AM
110627C
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Creativity, Aging, and Memory Loss
Memory loss in old age is often treated with fear . . . but according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, there's still a lot of room for creativity. Joy's guest has used theater and other forms of creative expression to overcome the stigma, and to create a sense of community.
Guest: Anne Basting, Executive Director, Center on Age and Community and Associate Professor of Theatre, UW-Milwaukee. Author, "Forget Memory: Creating Better Lives for People With Dementia". http://forgetmemory.org/
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Friday
6/24/2011
6:00 AM
110624A
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Maintaining Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail
Wisconsin is home to one of just eleven National Scenic Trails in the U.S. After six, Glen Moberg and his guests take a virtual visit to the "Ice Age Trail," and talk about efforts to maintain and improve the more-than one-thousand-mile-long winding footpath. And they invite you to share your experiences on the trail.
Guests:
- George Sandul, Ice Age Trail volunteer. Author, "The Road to Damascus... and Beyond."
- Tim Malzhan, Director of Field Operations, Ice Age Trail Alliance. http://www.iceagetrail.org/
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Friday
6/24/2011
7:00 AM
110624B
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Congressional Redistricting
The Wisconsin legislature will soon be taking up the issue of Congressional redistricting in the State. After seven, Glen Moberg's guest examines a Republican-backed plan that would change representation for hundreds of thousands of voters, and why he says the new boundaries are politically-motivated.
Guest: Michael McDonald, Associate Professor of Government and Politics, George Mason University. Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution.
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Friday
6/24/2011
8:00 AM
110624C
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Week in Review
After eight, it's time to take a look at The Week in Review. Glen Moberg and his guests of opposing perspectives discuss President Obama's plan to pull troops out of Afghanistan . . . more bad news for the economy . . . concealed carry legislation in Wisconsin . . . and more of the top state and national news stories.
Guests:
- Kevin Hermening, political activist and former chair, Marathon County Republican Party.
- Christine Bremer-Muggli, attorney, Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau. Delegate, 2008 Democratic National Convention.
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Thursday
6/23/2011
6:00 AM
110623A
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New Graphic Cigarette Labels
Under a new proposal, cigarette packs would carry a graphic warning label with pictures of corpses, cancerous lungs, and other such images. Glen Moberg's guest, after six, says the labels are a big step forward in getting smokers to quit. Glen's guest, after six-thirty, says the images may actually lead to increased tobacco use.
Guests:
- 6:00 - Maureen Busalacchi, Executive Director, Smoke Free Wisconsin. http://www.smokefreewi.org
- 6:30 - Patrick Basham (BAY-shum), Adjunct Scholar, Cato Institute. http://www.cato.org
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Thursday
6/23/2011
7:00 AM
110623B
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Politics of troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
In a national address last night, President Obama outlined his plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan. After seven, Glen Moberg's guest discusses the politics of the war in Afghanistan, and Obama's plan.
Guests:
- Eric Giordano, Associate Professor of Political Science, UW-Marathon County. Director, Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service.
- 7:15 - Ron Kind, Democratic U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's Third Congressional District.
- 7:50 - Sean Duffy, Republican U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's Seventh Congressional District.
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Thursday
6/23/2011
8:00 AM
110623C
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SEAL Team Six
It's been a national topic of conversation since the killing of Osama bin Laden last month in Pakistan. After eight, Glen Moberg's guest takes us inside the intense training and life-or-death experiences of the elite Navy sniper squad known as "SEAL Team Six".
Guest: Howard Wasdin, co-author (with Stephen Templin), "SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper." http://www.stephentemplin.com/
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Wednesday
6/22/2011
6:00 AM
110622A
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Students Struggling with U.S. History
A new report suggests that American students don't know much about U.S. history. After six, Glen Moberg's guest discusses the poor report card and what can be done to boost student performance.
Guest: Brett Barker, Associate Professor of History, UW-Marathon County, Wausau. His piece on changing teaching methods: http://wpr.org/r/?557
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Wednesday
6/22/2011
7:00 AM
110622B
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Big Question: Taxes for the wealthy
After seven, it's this week's Big Question. Glen Moberg asks his guests: "Should taxes be increased on the wealthiest Americans?"
Guests:
- Jack Norman, Research Director, Institute for Wisconsin's Future
- Keene Winters, financial planner and coordinator, Center-Right Coalition of Wausau
- Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
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Wednesday
6/22/2011
8:00 AM
110622C
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Tomatoland
Flavorless produce, heavy pesticide use . . . even modern-day slavery. According to Glen Moberg's guest, after eight, it's all part of the story of the tomato in America.
Guest: Barry Estabrook, journalist, author, "Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit." As a journalist, he's written for Gourmet, The New York Times Magazine, and The Atlantic.
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Tuesday
6/21/2011
6:00 AM
110621A
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Summer Stargazing in Wisconsin
Summer officially begins today at twelve-sixteen p.m. After six, on this, the longest day of the year, Glen Moberg and his guest discuss what's actually happening during the Solstice. Plus, some upcoming exciting events in the sky, and tips for making the most of your stargazing experience.
Guest: Chris Janssen (YAHN-sin), Planetarium Director, Wausau School District. Chair, Science Department, Wausau West High School.
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Tuesday
6/21/2011
7:00 AM
110621B
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Economic Recovery for U.S. Cities
A new report suggests that U.S. metro areas will be slow to regain pre-recession employment levels, with many not fully recovering until the next decade. After seven, Glen Moberg's guest discusses how recession news in Wisconsin is better than the national picture. Report: http://wpr.org/r/?556
Guest: Russ Kashian (KAY-shun), Professor of Economics and Director, Fiscal and Economic Research Center, UW-Whitewater.
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Tuesday
6/21/2011
8:00 AM
110621C
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Job-hunting in the internet age
After eight, Glen Moberg's guest has advice on finding a job, and building a career, in the age of the internet.
Guest: Alison Doyle, Job Search Guide, About.com. Author, "Alison Doyle's Job Search Guidebook" www.alisondoyle.com
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Monday
6/20/2011
6:00 AM
110620A
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Media Coverage of Scandals
Now that Anthony Weiner has resigned, Rob Ferrett and his guest look back at the media coverage of this and other scandals. After six, they'll ask whether the media over-did it with their coverage...or if they simply were responding to their audience.
Guest: Tim Cuprisin, Media Columnist at www.OnMilwaukee.com.
Then at 6:50, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Rob's guest says that while we shouldn't stress about cancer warnings for things like cell phones and coffee, we should be more worried about obesity and inactivity.
Guest: Dr. Leonard Lichtenfeld, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for the American Cancer Society.
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Monday
6/20/2011
7:00 AM
110620B
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State Capitol Report
After seven, it’s the State Capitol Report. Glen Moberg and his guest discuss the latest happenings under the State Capitol Dome, including the legislature’s passage of the state’s two-year budget, the Supreme Court reinstating the collective bargaining law, the Senate’s passage of concealed carry, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.
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Monday
6/20/2011
7:30 AM
110620X
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State Capitol Report: State Budget
Glen Moberg gets two takes on the state budget that recently passed both houses of the state legislature. After seven-thirty, he will be joined by Republican Senator Frank Lasee; after seven-forty-five, Democratic Representative Mark Pocan weighs-in.
Guests:
- 7:30 - Frank Lasee, Republican State Senator, De Pere.
- 7:45 - Mark Pocan, Democratic State Representative, Madison.
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Monday
6/20/2011
8:00 AM
110620C
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Resilient Cities
After eight, Glen Moberg’s guest says there are ways we can improve the health, environment, and economic well-being of Wisconsin’s communities - by making them “resilient cities.”
Guest: Thomas Dunbar, Executive Director of the Center for Resilient Cities www.resilientcities.org
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Friday
6/17/2011
6:00 AM
110617A
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The Science of Ice Cream
It’s June Dairy Month, and for many people across Wisconsin, it’s time to celebrate with a scoop or two of their favorite ice cream. After six, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the science behind making and preserving ice cream, and they welcome your suggestions on where to find the best ice cream treat in the state.
Guest: Renee May, faculty associate, food science department, UW-River Falls. Project manager, Falcon Foods.
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Friday
6/17/2011
7:00 AM
110617B
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Fantasy books, movies, and TV
After seven, journey beyond the Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter to find out why fantasy literature and movies appeal to us, and to get some suggestions for summer reading and viewing.
Guest: Michael Levy (LEE-vee), Professor and Chair of the English Department at UW-Stout.
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Friday
6/17/2011
8:00 AM
110617C
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Week in Review
After eight, it’s the Week in Review. Gene Purcell and his guests of opposing perspectives discuss the state budget making its way through the legislature, the state Supreme Court reinstating the collective bargaining law, Rep. Anthony Weiner’s decision to resign, and more of the top state and national news from the past week.
Guests:
- Georgia Duerst-Lahti, Professor of Political Science, Beloit College.
- Walter John Chilsen, former Republican State Senator, Wausau. Member, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.
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Thursday
6/16/2011
6:00 AM
110616A
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A tribute to men who cook for their families.
Gene Purcell and his guest pay tribute to dads who aren’t shy about donning an apron and taking charge of the kitchen. If you’re a “man with a pan,” or you happen to know one, call-in with your stories and culinary adventures, after six!
Guest: John Donohue, cartoonist, writer, and an editor at "The New Yorker." He presents thirty-four men who proudly take charge behind the oven in a book called, "Man With A Pan: Men Who Cook for Their Families."
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Thursday
6/16/2011
7:00 AM
110616B
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State Supreme Court Overturns Union Law Ruling
Wisconsin’s collective bargaining law will take effect, following the Supreme Court’s four-to-three decision that a circuit court judge overstepped her authority when she voided the legislation. After seven, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss what this means for the state’s public unions, its financial implications, and the effect on upcoming recall elections.
Guest: Tim Dale, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UW-Green Bay.
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