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Thursday
9/8/2011
7:00 AM
110908B

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.

Thursday
9/8/2011
8:00 AM
110908C

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"

Wednesday
9/7/2011
6:00 AM
110907A

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".

Wednesday
9/7/2011
7:00 AM
110907B

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

Wednesday
9/7/2011
8:00 AM
110907C

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/

Tuesday
9/6/2011
6:00 AM
110906A

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

Tuesday
9/6/2011
6:30 AM
110906X

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.

Tuesday
9/6/2011
7:00 AM
110906B

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.

Tuesday
9/6/2011
8:00 AM
110906C

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

Monday
9/5/2011
6:00 AM
110905A

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

Monday
9/5/2011
7:00 AM
110905B

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

Monday
9/5/2011
7:30 AM
110905X

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.

Monday
9/5/2011
8:00 AM
110905C

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

Friday
9/2/2011
6:00 AM
110902A

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 .

Friday
9/2/2011
7:00 AM
110902B

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

Friday
9/2/2011
8:00 AM
110902C

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.

Thursday
9/1/2011
6:00 AM
110901A

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

Thursday
9/1/2011
7:00 AM
110901B

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

Thursday
9/1/2011
8:00 AM
110901C

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.

Wednesday
8/31/2011
6:00 AM
110831A

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".

Wednesday
8/31/2011
7:00 AM
110831B

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.

Wednesday
8/31/2011
8:00 AM
110831C

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

Tuesday
8/30/2011
6:00 AM
110830A

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

Tuesday
8/30/2011
7:00 AM
110830B

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."

Tuesday
8/30/2011
8:00 AM
110830C

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

Monday
8/29/2011
6:00 AM
110829A

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.

Monday
8/29/2011
7:00 AM
110829B

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

Monday
8/29/2011
7:30 AM
110829X

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

Monday
8/29/2011
8:00 AM
110829C

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

Friday
8/26/2011
6:00 AM
110826A

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.

Friday
8/26/2011
7:00 AM
110826B

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/

Friday
8/26/2011
8:00 AM
110826C

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.

Thursday
8/25/2011
6:00 AM
110825A

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.

Thursday
8/25/2011
7:00 AM
110825B

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".

Thursday
8/25/2011
8:00 AM
110825C

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)"

Wednesday
8/24/2011
6:00 AM
110824A

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

Wednesday
8/24/2011
7:00 AM
110824B

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
-
Scott Hodge, President, Tax Foundation

Wednesday
8/24/2011
8:00 AM
110824C

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

Tuesday
8/23/2011
6:00 AM
110823A

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

Tuesday
8/23/2011
7:00 AM
110823B

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

Tuesday
8/23/2011
8:00 AM
110823C

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

Monday
8/22/2011
6:00 AM
110822A

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

Monday
8/22/2011
7:00 AM
110822B

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.

Monday
8/22/2011
7:30 AM
110822X

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.

Monday
8/22/2011
8:00 AM
110822C

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

Friday
8/19/2011
6:00 AM
110819A

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.

Friday
8/19/2011
7:00 AM
110819B

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.

Friday
8/19/2011
8:00 AM
110819C

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).

Thursday
8/18/2011
6:00 AM
110818A

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.

Thursday
8/18/2011
7:00 AM
110818B

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

Thursday
8/18/2011
7:30 AM
110818X

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.

Thursday
8/18/2011
8:00 AM
110818C

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."

Wednesday
8/17/2011
6:00 AM
110817A

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.

Wednesday
8/17/2011
7:00 AM
110817B

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.

Wednesday
8/17/2011
8:00 AM
110817C

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."

Tuesday
8/16/2011
6:00 AM
110816A

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.

Tuesday
8/16/2011
7:00 AM
110816B

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.

Tuesday
8/16/2011
8:00 AM
110816C

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

Monday
8/15/2011
6:00 AM
110815A

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.

Monday
8/15/2011
7:00 AM
110815B

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.

Monday
8/15/2011
8:00 AM
110815C

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

Friday
8/12/2011
6:00 AM
110812A

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.

Friday
8/12/2011
7:00 AM
110812B

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.

Friday
8/12/2011
8:00 AM
110812C

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.

Thursday
8/11/2011
6:00 AM
110811A

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.

Thursday
8/11/2011
7:00 AM
110811B

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).

Thursday
8/11/2011
8:00 AM
110811C

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".

Wednesday
8/10/2011
6:00 AM
110810A

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.

Wednesday
8/10/2011
7:00 AM
110810B

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

Wednesday
8/10/2011
8:00 AM
110810C

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."

Tuesday
8/9/2011
6:00 AM
110809A

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

Tuesday
8/9/2011
7:00 AM
110809B

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

Tuesday
8/9/2011
8:00 AM
110809C

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

Monday
8/8/2011
6:00 AM
110808A

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/

Monday
8/8/2011
7:00 AM
110808B

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

Monday
8/8/2011
8:00 AM
110808C

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"

Friday
8/5/2011
6:00 AM
110805A

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/

Friday
8/5/2011
7:00 AM
110805B

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

Friday
8/5/2011
8:00 AM
110805C

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.

Thursday
8/4/2011
6:00 AM
110804A

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

Thursday
8/4/2011
7:00 AM
110804B

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

Thursday
8/4/2011
8:00 AM
110804C

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.

Wednesday
8/3/2011
6:00 AM
110803A

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.

Wednesday
8/3/2011
7:00 AM
110803B

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

Wednesday
8/3/2011
8:00 AM
110803C

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

Tuesday
8/2/2011
6:00 AM
110802A

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

Tuesday
8/2/2011
7:00 AM
110802B

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.

Tuesday
8/2/2011
8:00 AM
110802C

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

Monday
8/1/2011
6:00 AM
110801A

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

Monday
8/1/2011
7:00 AM
110801B

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.

Monday
8/1/2011
7:30 AM
110801X

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

Monday
8/1/2011
8:00 AM
110801C

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)

Friday
7/29/2011
6:00 AM
110729A

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

Friday
7/29/2011
7:00 AM
110729B

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

Friday
7/29/2011
7:30 AM
110729X

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/

Friday
7/29/2011
8:00 AM
110729C

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

Thursday
7/28/2011
6:00 AM
110728A

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

Thursday
7/28/2011
7:00 AM
110728B

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

Thursday
7/28/2011
8:00 AM
110728C

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"

Wednesday
7/27/2011
6:00 AM
110727A

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/

Wednesday
7/27/2011
7:00 AM
110727B

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

Wednesday
7/27/2011
8:00 AM
110727C

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

Tuesday
7/26/2011
6:00 AM
110726A

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/

Tuesday
7/26/2011
7:00 AM
110726B

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."

Tuesday
7/26/2011
7:30 AM
110726X

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.

Tuesday
7/26/2011
8:00 AM
110726C

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

Monday
7/25/2011
6:00 AM
110725A

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

Monday
7/25/2011
7:00 AM
110725B

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.

Monday
7/25/2011
7:30 AM
110725X

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/

Monday
7/25/2011
8:00 AM
110725C

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

Friday
7/22/2011
6:00 AM
110722A

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

Friday
7/22/2011
7:00 AM
110722B

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.

Friday
7/22/2011
8:00 AM
110722C

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.

Thursday
7/21/2011
6:00 AM
110721A

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

Thursday
7/21/2011
7:00 AM
110721B

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

Thursday
7/21/2011
8:00 AM
110721C

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."

Wednesday
7/20/2011
6:00 AM
110720A

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

Wednesday
7/20/2011
7:00 AM
110720B

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

Wednesday
7/20/2011
8:00 AM
110720C

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."

Tuesday
7/19/2011
6:00 AM
110719A

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/

Tuesday
7/19/2011
7:00 AM
110719B

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.

Tuesday
7/19/2011
8:00 AM
110719C

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

Monday
7/18/2011
6:00 AM
110718A

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.

Monday
7/18/2011
7:00 AM
110718B

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

Monday
7/18/2011
7:30 AM
110718X

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

Monday
7/18/2011
8:00 AM
110718C

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.

Friday
7/15/2011
6:00 AM
110715A

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.

Friday
7/15/2011
7:00 AM
110715B

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

Friday
7/15/2011
8:00 AM
110715C

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.

Thursday
7/14/2011
6:00 AM
110714A

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.

Thursday
7/14/2011
7:00 AM
110714B

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."

Thursday
7/14/2011
8:00 AM
110714C

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."

Wednesday
7/13/2011
6:00 AM
110713A

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

Wednesday
7/13/2011
7:00 AM
110713B

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.

Wednesday
7/13/2011
8:00 AM
110713C

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"

Tuesday
7/12/2011
6:00 AM
110712A

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"

Tuesday
7/12/2011
7:00 AM
110712B

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.

Tuesday
7/12/2011
8:00 AM
110712C

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

Monday
7/11/2011
6:00 AM
110711A

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.

Monday
7/11/2011
7:00 AM
110711B

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.

Monday
7/11/2011
7:30 AM
110711X

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

Monday
7/11/2011
8:00 AM
110711C

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.

Friday
7/8/2011
6:00 AM
110708A

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

Friday
7/8/2011
7:00 AM
110708B

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/

Friday
7/8/2011
8:00 AM
110708C

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/

Thursday
7/7/2011
6:00 AM
110707A

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.

Thursday
7/7/2011
7:00 AM
110707B

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.

Thursday
7/7/2011
8:00 AM
110707C

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/

Wednesday
7/6/2011
6:00 AM
110706A

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

Wednesday
7/6/2011
7:00 AM
110706B

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/

Wednesday
7/6/2011
8:00 AM
110706C

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/

Tuesday
7/5/2011
6:00 AM
110705A

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."

Tuesday
7/5/2011
7:00 AM
110705B

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.

Tuesday
7/5/2011
8:00 AM
110705C

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

Monday
7/4/2011
6:00 AM
110704A

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

Monday
7/4/2011
7:00 AM
110704B

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

Monday
7/4/2011
8:00 AM
110704C

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"

Friday
7/1/2011
6:00 AM
110701A

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.

Friday
7/1/2011
7:00 AM
110701B

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

Friday
7/1/2011
8:00 AM
110701C

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

Thursday
6/30/2011
6:00 AM
110630A

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

Thursday
6/30/2011
7:00 AM
110630B

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.

Thursday
6/30/2011
8:00 AM
110630C

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.

Wednesday
6/29/2011
6:00 AM
110629A

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

Wednesday
6/29/2011
7:00 AM
110629B

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.

Wednesday
6/29/2011
8:00 AM
110629C

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

Tuesday
6/28/2011
6:00 AM
110628A

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.

Tuesday
6/28/2011
7:00 AM
110628B

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.

Tuesday
6/28/2011
8:00 AM
110628C

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

Monday
6/27/2011
6:00 AM
110627A

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.

Monday
6/27/2011
7:00 AM
110627B

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.

Monday
6/27/2011
8:00 AM
110627C

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/

Friday
6/24/2011
6:00 AM
110624A

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/

Friday
6/24/2011
7:00 AM
110624B

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.

Friday
6/24/2011
8:00 AM
110624C

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.

Thursday
6/23/2011
6:00 AM
110623A

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

Thursday
6/23/2011
7:00 AM
110623B

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.

Thursday
6/23/2011
8:00 AM
110623C

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/

Wednesday
6/22/2011
6:00 AM
110622A

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

Wednesday
6/22/2011
7:00 AM
110622B

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

Wednesday
6/22/2011
8:00 AM
110622C

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.

Tuesday
6/21/2011
6:00 AM
110621A

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.

Tuesday
6/21/2011
7:00 AM
110621B

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.

Tuesday
6/21/2011
8:00 AM
110621C

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

Monday
6/20/2011
6:00 AM
110620A

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.

Monday
6/20/2011
7:00 AM
110620B

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.

Monday
6/20/2011
7:30 AM
110620X

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.

Monday
6/20/2011
8:00 AM
110620C

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

Friday
6/17/2011
6:00 AM
110617A

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.

Friday
6/17/2011
7:00 AM
110617B

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.

Friday
6/17/2011
8:00 AM
110617C

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.

Thursday
6/16/2011
6:00 AM
110616A

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."

Thursday
6/16/2011
7:00 AM
110616B

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.

Thursday
6/16/2011
8:00 AM
110616C

Privacy vs. Security
Can we still protect security while ensuring privacy? After eight, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss how to balance the needs of privacy and security.
Guest: Daniel Solove is the author of "Nothing to Hide: The False Tradeoff Between Privacy and Security". He is the John Marshall Harlan Research Professor of Law at the George Washington University Law School.

Wednesday
6/15/2011
6:00 AM
110615A

Asian Wasps vs. Emerald Ash Borer
After six, Gene Purcell and his guest analyze the state Supreme Court ruling that reinstates the collective bargaining law. Then, at about six-twenty, researchers in Wisconsin are releasing stingless Asian wasps in areas populated with the destructive emerald ash borer. Gene and his guest discuss the latest effort in the fight against the bug that’s killed millions of ash trees across the United States.
Guests:

- 6:07 - Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College.

- 6:20 - Ken Raffa, Professor of Forest Entomology, University of Wisconsin. http://wpr.org/r/?552

Wednesday
6/15/2011
7:00 AM
110615B

Big Question: Proposed State Budget
The state legislature is debating Gov. Walker’s proposed two-year budget this week. After seven, in this week’s Big Question, Gene Purcell and his guests of opposing perspectives debate whether the bill is a good or bad plan for Wisconsin. Online poll questions: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin. http://citizenactionwi.org/

- Brian Fraley, Communications Director, the MacIver Institute. http://maciverinstitute.com/

Wednesday
6/15/2011
8:00 AM
110615C

In Defense of Flogging
Our current prison system makes flogging look like a humane alternative, says Gene Purcell’s guest after eight. He says we need to rethink our ideas of humane punishment and incarceration.
Guest: Peter Moskos, former Baltimore City Police Officer, Assistant Professor of Law, Police Science, and Criminal Justice Administration at the City University of New York, and author of “In Defense of Flogging.” http://defenseofflogging.com/

Tuesday
6/14/2011
6:00 AM
110614A

National Migraine Awareness Month
Do you suffer from migraines? More than 30 million Americans do. After six, in light of National Migraine Awareness Month, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss what a migraine is and how you can treat it.
Guest: Dr. Seymour Diamond, Executive Chairman, National Headache Foundation. Director, Diamond Headache Clinic and the Diamond Inpatient Headache Unit, Chicago. http://www.headaches.org. 888-NHF-5552.

Tuesday
6/14/2011
7:00 AM
110614B

State Budget Debate
The State legislature takes up Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed two-year budget today, and expects to vote on it this week. After seven, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss what is likely to pass, what may not make the cut, and where collective bargaining may stand.
Guest: Arnold Shober, Professor of Government, Lawrence University.

Tuesday
6/14/2011
8:00 AM
110614C

On Your Money
After eight, it's another edition of On Your Money. Gene Purcell and certified financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss ways to save money, as well as answering your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
6/13/2011
6:00 AM
110613A

E Coli, local foods, and farming in America
While the European E. coli (EE KO-lie) outbreak has faded, questions about food safety remain. After six, Gene Purcell’s guest says using more locally-grown foods could help avoid food-borne illness outbreaks . . . and make it easier to track down the source when they happen.
After six-fifty, in this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Gene talks with Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen about the growing threat to children from Internet sex predators.
Guests:

- Mark Kastel (cass-TELL), Co-director and Senior Farm Policy Analyst at The Cornucopia Institute

- 6:50 - J.B. Van Hollen, Wisconsin Attorney General. His column: http://wpr.org/r/?548

Monday
6/13/2011
7:00 AM
110613B

State Capitol Report
After seven, it’s The State Capitol Report with Gene Purcell and reporter Shawn Johnson. Get the latest on the state budget, recall elections, the collective bargaining lawsuit, and other news in state government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter

Monday
6/13/2011
7:30 AM
110613X

Expand Wisconsin's School Choice Programs?
With a vote on the state budget expected this week, one provision would expand the School Choice program in Wisconsin. After seven-thirty, Gene Purcell and his guest look at the performance of Charter Schools in Wisconsin, and what proposed changes in the School Choice program would mean for the state.
Guest: John Witte, Professor of Public Affairs and Political Science, UW-Madison. State Evaluator for Wisconsin Charter Schools

Monday
6/13/2011
8:00 AM
110613C

25 Books That Shaped America
What do "The Scarlet Letter", "Moby Dick" and "Huckleberry Finn" have in common? According to Gene Purcell’s guest, after eight, they are all books that helped shape America. He’ll discuss the role these and other literary works have played in our history as readers, students, teachers, and Americans.
Guest: Thomas C. Foster, Professor of English, University of Michigan-Flint. Author, "25 Books That Shaped America." http://wpr.org/r/?547

Friday
6/10/2011
6:00 AM
110610A

National Zoo and Aquarium Month
June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month, and there are many places in Wisconsin where you can get an up-close look at lions, tigers, bears . . . and more. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest describes the purpose and importance of zoos. Joy also chats with spokespersons from Wisconsin zoos about what makes them unique.
Guests:

- Paul Boyle, Senior Vice President of Conservation and Education, Association of Zoos & Aquariums. http://www.aza.org/

- 6:20 - Charles Wikenhauser, Director, Milwaukee County Zoo. http://www.milwaukeezoo.org/

- 6:45 - Ed Englehart, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Marshfield (Wildwood Zoo). http://wpr.org/r/?546

- 6:50 - Carmen Murach, Curator of Animals, NEW Zoo, Green Bay. http://www.newzoo.org/

Friday
6/10/2011
7:00 AM
110610B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest takes us on “The Great Wisconsin Pothole Tour,” describing how it demonstrates the need to smooth-out our transportation priorities.

Friday
6/10/2011
8:00 AM
110610C

Week in Review
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Get two takes on Wisconsin recall elections, the latest action in the state legislature, and other top state and national news stories.
Guests:

- Louis Fortis, Editor-in-Chief, The Shepherd Express.

- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His "Blaska's Blog" www.thedailypage.com.

Thursday
6/9/2011
6:00 AM
110609A

Food Plate Replaces Food Pyramid
Goodbye pyramid . . . hello plate. After six, Joy Cardin talks with a nutrition expert about new federal guidelines to help us eat healthier foods.
Guest: Susan Nitzke, Professor and Extension Specialist in Nutritional Sciences, UW-Madison. www.myplate.gov

Thursday
6/9/2011
7:00 AM
110609B

The Latest on Recalls
There’s more news in the ongoing recall saga this week. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest . . . including a Republican plan to recruit candidates to run against Democratic challengers . . . and decisions by the Government Accountability Board on recalls against Democrats.
Guest: Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point.

Thursday
6/9/2011
8:00 AM
110609C

Thingamajigs and Watchamacallits
Can you tell your philtrum from your glabella (gluh-BEL-uh)? After eight, Joy Cardin explores unfamiliar words for familiar things with Rod L. Evans.
Guest: Rod L. Evans, Professor of philosophy, Old Dominion University. Author, "Thingamajigs and Watchamacallits: Unfamiliar Terms for Familiar Things".

Wednesday
6/8/2011
6:00 AM
110608A

Joy Cardin
A new iron mine could be in the cards for Northern Wisconsin, and lawmakers are working on a bill that would shorten the permit process. After six, Joy Cardin gets two takes on the regulation changes.
Guests:
6:00 - Matt Fifield (FIE-field), Managing Director, Gogebic Taconite ( go-GIBB-ik TACK-uh-night) http://gogebictaconite.com/

6:30 - David Mladenoff (MLAD-en-off), professor of forest biology, UW-Madison. His piece on mining regulations, Wisconsin State Journal: http://wpr.org/r/?543

Wednesday
6/8/2011
7:00 AM
110608B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests a weather-related Big Question: "Do we rely too much on air-conditioning?"
Guests:

- Stan Cox, Senior Scientist, The Land Institute. Author, "Losing Our Cool: Uncomfortable Truths About Our Air Conditioned World" Author's blog: http://losingourcool.wordpress.com

- Arthur Diamond, Professor of Economics, University of Nebraska at Omaha. Author, conference paper, “Keeping Our Cool: In Defense of Air Conditioning” (http://artdiamond.com/)

Wednesday
6/8/2011
8:00 AM
110608C

Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at modern manners. While cell phones, texting, and other new technologies have added new wrinkles, Joy’s guest says some of the old etiquette rules still apply . . . and we need some new ones, too.
Guest: Jodi R.R. Smith, etiquette consultant. President and Owner, Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting. Author, “The Etiquette Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Manners” www.mannersmith.com/

Tuesday
6/7/2011
6:00 AM
110607A

Joy Cardin
Public meetings are scheduled this month on a proposed 425-million-dollar electric power transmission line from Madison to La Crosse. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest describes why she believes the power-line is needed. After six-thirty, Joy's guests outline their opposition to it.
Guests:

6:00 - Sarah Justus, Local Relations Manager, American Transmission Company. http://wpr.org/r/?540

6:30 - Al Brinkman, Public Relations Manager, Buckwheat Valley Citizens Coalition. http://wpr.org/r/?541

6:30 - Rob Danielson, member, Town of Stark (Vernon County) Committee on Energy Planning & Information.

Tuesday
6/7/2011
7:00 AM
110607B

Joy Cardin
The nation’s economic pulse is not very strong these days . . . unemployment is up, stocks are down, and the housing market is double-dipping. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest examines the state of the U.S. economy . . . and if there's any relief in sight.
Guest: T.J. Brooks, Associate Professor of Economics, UW-La Crosse.

Tuesday
6/7/2011
8:00 AM
110607C

Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week’s edition of On Your Money. This week, Kevin has tips on teaching kids how to handle money, advice for summer travel, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
6/6/2011
6:00 AM
110606A

Joy Cardin
Time to rise and shine! After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss some practical ways that can help you become a better morning person, and they welcome your thoughts on why you love – or hate – the dawn.

And at 6:50, get a Monday Morning Wake-Up call on food safety.
Guest: Dr. Tracey Marks, psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Atlanta, Geo. Author, “Master Your Sleep: Proven Methods Simplified.” How to Become a Better Morning Person: http://wpr.org/r/?538
Wake-up call guest: Sandra Eskin, director of the food safety campaign for The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Monday
6/6/2011
7:00 AM
110606B

Joy Cardin
After seven, catch up on all the latest from state government, on the State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson will cover the Joint Finance Committee’s budget plan, the latest on recall efforts, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR’s State Government Reporter.

Monday
6/6/2011
8:00 AM
110606C

Joy Cardin
It’s the first Monday of the month, which means it’s time for another installment of Mondays with Mike. After eight, Joy Cardin and Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane discuss the Wisconsin Life project, WPR’s trips to Big Top Chautauqua, and address your questions and concerns about WPR programming and operations.
Guests:

- Mike Crane, Director, Wisconsin Public Radio.

- 8:20-8:30 - Anne Strainchamps, Producer, "To the Best of Our Knowledge" and "Wisconsin Life". http://wilife.tumblr.com/

Friday
6/3/2011
6:00 AM
110603A

Joy Cardin
This Sunday is State Park Open House Day . . . free admission to all Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Trails. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest take a virtual visit to the best of Wisconsin State Parks . . . with tips on how to get the most enjoyment while you’re there.
Guest: Dennis McCann, freelance writer and former travel writer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Friday
6/3/2011
7:00 AM
110603B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin talks with the head of the Wisconsin Democratic Party about their convention this weekend, and about their prospects for future elections . . .including this summer's recalls, and next year’s race for the U.S. Senate.
Guest: Mike Tate, Chair, Wisconsin Democratic Party.

Friday
6/3/2011
7:30 AM
110603X

Joy Cardin
A proposal in the state budget would change the way beer reaches the market in Wisconsin. Supporters say the plan would help preserve competition. Critics say it would hurt craft brewers. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin’s guest helps sort out the details.
Guest: Tom Daykin, Business Reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Friday
6/3/2011
8:00 AM
110603C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review. Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the latest news on recalls, the state budget, and a vote on the federal debt ceiling. Plus, all of the other top state and national news stories.
Guests:

- John Smart, former chair, Price County Democratic Party.

- John Sharpless, Professor of History, UW-Madison.

Thursday
6/2/2011
6:00 AM
110602A

Joy Cardin
A new documentary takes viewers to more than a dozen supper clubs across Wisconsin to find out what makes them so special. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest take a look at the proud tradition of The Supper Club, and welcome your calls with your favorites.
Guest: Ron Faiola, producer/director, "Wisconsin Supper Clubs ~ An Old Fashioned Experience." www.supperclubmovie.com (Airs tonight at 7pm on Wisconsin Public Television).

Thursday
6/2/2011
7:00 AM
110602B

Joy Cardin
Housing prices keep going down, raising concerns about a “double-dip” downturn in the housing market. After seven, Joy Cardin talks a real estate expert about what the future might hold.
Guest: Bill Malkasian (mal-KAY-zhin), president of the Wisconsin Realtors Association

Thursday
6/2/2011
8:00 AM
110602C

Joy Cardin
For many, music is an essential part of life - but new research suggests the power of music runs deeper than simple listening enjoyment. After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest talks about the Science of Music . . . and its application in treating disease.
Guest: Elena Mannes, documentary filmmaker, writer and producer. Creator, PBS documentary, “The Music Instinct: Science and Song.” Author, “The Power of Music: Pioneering Discoveries in the New Science of Song.”

Wednesday
6/1/2011
6:00 AM
110601A

Joy Cardin
While everyone looks forward to Summer Vacation, Americans actually get less time-off than those in many other industrial nations. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says more vacation time would increase our well-being, without hurting the economy.
Guest: John De Graaf, national coordinator, “Take Back Your Time”. http://www.timeday.org/default.asp

Wednesday
6/1/2011
7:00 AM
110601B

Joy Cardin
Three more recall petitions were certified in Wisconsin yesterday, all directed at Republicans in the State Senate. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests a two-part Big Question: "Will recall elections shift control of the Senate . . . and should they?"
Guests:

- Scot Ross, Executive Director, One Wisconsin Now.

- Brian Huffman, Professor of Management, UW-River Falls and faculty advisor for the UW-River Falls College Republicans.

Wednesday
6/1/2011
8:00 AM
110601C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest explore the science of disaster prediction and prevention.
Guest: Len Fisher, author, "Crashes, Crises and Calamities: How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs".

Tuesday
5/31/2011
6:00 AM
110531A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Creating Art can also create peace-of-mind. After six, John Munson’s guest describes the benefits of Art Therapy.
Guest: Chris Belkofer (BELL-koe-fur), Clinical Professional Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Instructor, Graduate Art Therapy Program, Mount Mary College.

Tuesday
5/31/2011
7:00 AM
110531B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After seven, John Munson and his guest take a look at the end of the "Oprah era" . . . How did the TV Talk Host become such an influential part of American popular culture . . . and what will the media landscape look like with her show gone?
Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor of Television and Pop Culture and Director, Bleier (BLY-er) Center for Television and Popular Culture, Syracuse University. http://tvcenter.syr.edu/

Tuesday
5/31/2011
8:00 AM
110531C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, John Munson’s guest says personal prosperity doesn’t come from having more money . . . it’s more important to develop a healthy relationship with your finances . . . and break those bad money habits.
Guest: Karen McCall, Founder, Financial Recovery Institute, San Francisco. Author, “Financial Recovery: Developing a Healthy Relationship with Money” www.financialrecovery.com

Monday
5/30/2011
6:00 AM
110530A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
If you step outside this Memorial Day, there’s a good chance you’ll catch a whiff of some tasty food on the grill. After six, John Munson’s guest has tips on how to grill up a feast, plus some great recipes, and welcomes your calls about what’s on your menu.
Guest: Dan Small, host/producer, public TV show, "Outdoor Wisconsin" and "Outdoors Radio with Dan Small." Co-author, "Outdoor Wisconsin Cookbook." http://dansmalloutdoors.com/

Monday
5/30/2011
7:00 AM
110530B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After seven, on The State Capitol Report, John Munson welcomes state lawmakers from both parties. He’ll get their reactions to a judicial ruling overturning the collective bargaining law.

Monday
5/30/2011
7:30 AM
110530X

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
A proposed state law would require police to check the immigration status of people detained for civil or criminal charges. After seven-thirty, John Munson talks with a critic of the legislation.
Guest: Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Executive Director, Voces de la Frontera. (Note: bill sponsor Don Pridemore was on the show at this time on March 27th).

Monday
5/30/2011
8:00 AM
110530C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, join John Munson and his guests for a Memorial Day conversation. They’ll talk about Honor Flights, which bring veterans of World War II and others to their memorials in the nation’s capital.
Guests:

- Patrick Puyleart (PILL-ert), Treasurer, Never Forgotten Honor Flights, Wausau.

- Diane Gresse (GRESS-ee), Office Manager, Honor Flight Network.

www.honorflight.org

Friday
5/27/2011
6:00 AM
110527A

Joy Cardin
Believe it or not, Summer unofficially begins this weekend. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest take a look at the many Memorial Day events around Wisconsin . . . and preview the fun opportunities for the month of June.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers. Monthly contributor, “Tell Joy Where to Go” programs.

Friday
5/27/2011
7:00 AM
110527B

Joy Cardin
A judge has struck down Wisconsin’s new collective bargaining law, saying it was passed in violation of state open meetings law. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at what’s next, including a possible Supreme Court case, and a second effort to pass the law.
Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College.

Friday
5/27/2011
7:30 AM
110527X

Stormy spring weather
Many Western Wisconsinites are cleaning up after last weekend’s tornado outbreak, as are those in Joplin, Missouri where more than one-hundred people died. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin and her guest talk about the surge in severe weather this Spring, and the cool, wet weather in Wisconsin. Plus, a look ahead to hurricane season, and answers to your weather questions.
Guest: Chad Franzen, Meteorologist, WSAW-TV, Wausau. Blog: http://wpr.org/r/?533

Friday
5/27/2011
8:00 AM
110527C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They’ll look at the top state and national news of the week, including the ruling on collective bargaining, and the role of Medicare in national politics.
Guests:

- Jo Egelhoff, Research and Development Specialist, Wisconsin Family Action.

- Peg Lautenschlager, Attorney, law firm Bauer and Bach. Former Attorney General of Wisconsin (D).

Thursday
5/26/2011
6:00 AM
110526A

Changing the Rules of the Road to Protect Bikers...
Does Wisconsin need tougher laws against motorists who strike and injure bicyclists, pedestrians, and other roadway users? After six, Joy Cardin’s guest describes why he's lobbying for “vulnerable users” legislation. Then, Joy's guest, after six-thirty, discusses why he says it’s a bad idea.
Guests:

6:00 - Kevin Hardman, Executive Director, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin. http://wpr.org/r/?530

6:30 - Owen Robinson, Columnist, West Bend Daily News. Blogger, BootsAndSabers.com. http://wpr.org/r/?531

Thursday
5/26/2011
7:00 AM
110526B

Read to Lead
After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says we need to make a serious effort to boost literacy in Wisconsin . . . starting in elementary school. Joy’s guest is a part of the Governor’s new “Read to Lead” task force. His op-ed piece: http://wpr.org/r/?532
Guest: Tony Pedriana (ped-ree-ON-uh), retired Milwaukee Public Schools teacher and principal. Member, Governor’s “Read to Lead” Task Force. Author, “Leaving Johnny Behind: Overcoming Barriers to Literacy and Reclaiming At-Risk Readers.”

Thursday
5/26/2011
8:00 AM
110526C

The Collapse of Journalism and How to Fix It
After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest says there’s a crisis in journalism . . . and he has some ideas on how to fix it. Join the conversation about the jumbled media landscape.
Guest: Bob McChesney, professor of communication, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Host, Media Matters. Co-founder, Free Press. Author, “Will the Last Reporter Please Turn out the Lights: The Collapse of Journalism and What Can Be Done To Fix It.” www.robertmcchesney.com

Wednesday
5/25/2011
6:00 AM
110525A

Joy Cardin
New census data shows fewer Americans are getting married, and those who DO tie-the-knot are tying it later . . . and staying together longer. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the changing trends in marriage . . . and they welcome your thoughts.
Guest: W. Bradford Wilcox, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director, National Marriage Project, University of Virginia. http://wpr.org/r/?529

Wednesday
5/25/2011
7:00 AM
110525B

Joy Cardin
After seven, with recent efforts to cut funding for Planned Parenthood at the state and national levels, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week’s Big Question: "Should government funding for Planned Parenthood be cut back?"
Guests:

- Barbara Lyons, Executive Director, Wisconsin Right-to-Life.

- Nicole Safar, Legal and Policy Advisor, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin.

Wednesday
5/25/2011
8:00 AM
110525C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes Brooke Gladstone, host of “On The Media” on Public Radio. A look at the past . . . present . . . and future of journalism, and the changing ideas about objectivity and balance.
Guest: Brooke Gladstone, host, “On the Media” (Sundays 6am & 3pm on the Ideas Network) www.onthemedia.org Author, “The Influencing Machine”.

Tuesday
5/24/2011
6:00 AM
110524A

Joy Cardin
A Brookfield church made headlines recently for leaving the Evangelical Lutheran Church, joining others from Wisconsin and across the U.S. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest analyzes the division over gay clergy and social activism within the Protestant faith, and what it means for the future.
Guest: Wayne Thompson, Professor of Sociology, Carthage College.

Tuesday
5/24/2011
7:00 AM
110524B

Joy Cardin
U.S. Senate Democrats are aiming for a vote this week on a Republican Medicare plan. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest helps sort out the politics of the Medicare debate.
Guest: Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point.

Tuesday
5/24/2011
8:00 AM
110524C

Joy Cardin
It’s time for another edition of On Your Money. After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley who answers your personal finance questions, and offers some money-saving tips.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. http://www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
5/23/2011
6:00 AM
110523A

Joy Cardin
A new plan in the state legislature would allow standardized test scores to be used in disciplining and firing teachers. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at that and other proposed changes to Wisconsin schools. And at 6:50, check in for this week's Wake-Up Call.
Guest: Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy, Marquette University Law School. Education Beat, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Monday
5/23/2011
7:00 AM
110523B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s the State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the latest on the recall efforts of Wisconsin senators, the recount for Supreme Court justice and more of the top stories in state government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
5/23/2011
7:30 AM
110523X

Joy Cardin
The 2011 Wisconsin GOP Convention is in the books. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin’s guest discusses the weekend event, the party’s approach to the State Senate recall elections, the race for the open U.S. Senate seat, and future political goals and aspirations.
Guest: Mark Jefferson, Executive Director, Republican Party of Wisconsin.

Monday
5/23/2011
8:00 AM
110523C

Joy Cardin
Have you ever wondered why a seemingly down-to-earth family man would cheat on his wife? Or why a politician who’s crusaded against prostitution winds-up being one of the biggest johns of all time? After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest discusses what makes people act out-of-character, and how our prevailing view of character is all wrong.
Guest: Piercarlo Valdesolo, assistant professor of psychology, Claremont-McKenna College. Co-author, "Out of Character: Surprising Truths About the Liar, Cheat, Sinner (and Saint) Lurking in All of Us." http://outofcharacterbook.com/

Friday
5/20/2011
6:00 AM
110520A

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism's new summer...
Spending by tourists in Wisconsin last year topped more than $12 billion, according to a recent study, setting up big expectations for 2011. After six, Joy Cardin talks with Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett Guest: Stephanie Klett, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Tourism. http://www.travelwisconsin.com/

Friday
5/20/2011
7:00 AM
110520B

Joy Cardin
After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at President Obama’s address on the Middle East and North Africa.
Guest: Robert Seibert, Professor of Political Science at Knox College and co-author of “Politics and Change in the Middle East,” now in its 10th edition

Friday
5/20/2011
8:00 AM
110520C

The Week in Review: The top state and national n...
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests look at the top state and national news stories, on the Week in Review. They’ll look at the line-up of possible candidates to replace Herb Kohl, possible contenders for the Republican presidential nomination, and lots of news from the state legislature.
Guests:

-Ruth Conniff, Political Editor at the Progressive www.progressive.org

-Steve Prestegard, publisher and editor of the late Marketplace Magazine and author of the Presteblog. http://presteblog.blogspot.com/

Thursday
5/19/2011
6:00 AM
110519A

Joy Cardin
Experts say some unusual spring weather could mean bad news for the monarch butterfly population. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest will address that concern, plus speak about ways for you to attract butterflies at home, and answer your butterfly-related questions.
Guest: Susan Borkin, Director, Puelicher Butterfly Garden and Curator, Insects, Milwaukee Public Museum. http://wpr.org/r/?528

Thursday
5/19/2011
7:00 AM
110519B

Joy Cardin
A coalition of groups released an alternate budget proposal for the state yesterday. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says the state’s budget can be balanced without severe cuts to services — and with some tax increases.
Guest: Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin.

Thursday
5/19/2011
8:00 AM
110519C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest explores the debilitating effects of self-criticism, and the importance of cultivating compassion for ourselves.
Guest: Dr. Kristin Neff is the author of "Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up" and "Leave Insecurity Behind". She’s an associate professor in Human Development and Culture at the University of Texas at Austin. www.self-compassion.org

Wednesday
5/18/2011
6:00 AM
110518A

Joy Cardin
Some cities and suburbs in Wisconsin are finding geese to be a nuisance…and they’re working on solutions, including some controversial plans to shoot the geese. After six, Joy Cardin talks to a wildlife expert about Wisconsin’s goose population.
Guest: Stan Temple, Professor Emeritus of Conservation, Forest and Wildlife Ecology, and Environmental Studies at UW-Madison.

Wednesday
5/18/2011
7:00 AM
110518B

Joy Cardin
Republican leaders say tax increases are off-the-table in solving the nation’s debt crisis, while Democrats say tax hikes are needed to keep the debt at a sustainable level. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guests debate this week’s Big Question: Should taxes be raised to help tame the U.S. debt?
Guests:

- Ethan Pollack, Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Institute.

- Ryan Ellis, Tax Policy Director, Americans for Tax Reform.

Wednesday
5/18/2011
8:00 AM
110518C

Joy Cardin
Philosophy isn’t just for brainy eggheads — it can help us through all of Life's stages, from birth to death, and all points in-between. That’s according to Joy Cardin’s guest, who says we should keep philosophers in our minds as we travel through life.
Guest: Robert Rowland Smith, former Oxford Don; his latest book is "Driving With Plato: The Meaning of Life’s Milestones". He’s also the author of "Breakfast with Socrates: An Extraordinary Philosophical Journey Through Your Ordinary Day". www.robertrowlandsmith.com

Tuesday
5/17/2011
6:00 AM
110517A

Joy Cardin
Allergy season is in full bloom in Wisconsin…and after six, Joy Cardin talks with an allergist about causes, symptoms, and what we can do about our seasonal allergies.
Guest: Dr. Robert Fisher, Medical Director at Allergy Research & Care in Milwaukee.

Tuesday
5/17/2011
7:00 AM
110517B

Joy Cardin
Which topics or guests would you like to hear on The Joy Cardin Show? After seven, call in with your suggestions, as Joy holds her May open line.

Tuesday
5/17/2011
8:00 AM
110517C

Joy Cardin
The debt ceiling, debit card safety, and the “holy grail” of conservative investing — those are a few of the topics on this week’s edition of On Your Money. After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for smart money advice and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
5/16/2011
6:00 AM
110516A

Joy Cardin
Senator Herb Kohl announced on Friday that he will not run for reelection next year. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at Kohl’s career, and what the race to replace him will look like. And at 6:50, Joy kicks off a new feature--the "Monday Morning Wake-Up Call."
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs at UW-Milwaukee

After 6:30--Mike Tate, Democratic Party of Wisconsin; Brian Schimming, Republican Party of Wisconsin

Monday
5/16/2011
7:00 AM
110516B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s The State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and WPR reporter Shawn Johnson. They’ll sum up a busy week in state government, from concealed carry to voter i.d. and more…and look ahead at what’s coming up. And at 7:30, get an update on Herb Kohl's announcement that he won't run for reelection to the U.S. Senate.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter

At 7:30: Chuck Quirmbach, WPR reporter

Monday
5/16/2011
8:00 AM
110516C

Joy Cardin
Man’s best friend is not a wolf in disguise. That’s according to Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, who says we need to change the way we think of dogs . . . not as animals that need to be dominated, but as social companions who emotionally depend on humans.
Guest: John Bradshaw, Foundation Director, Anthrozoology (AN-throh-zoh-AHL-oh-jee) Institute, University of Bristol. Author, "Dog Sense: How the New Science Of Dog Behavior Can Make You A Better Friend To Your Pet."

Friday
5/13/2011
6:00 AM
110513A

What sets Wisconsin cheeses apart from the rest?...
Wisconsin is once again the nation’s leading cheese producer, hauling-in two-point-six billion pounds last year. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest examine what sets Wisconsin cheeses apart from the rest. Plus, a look at popular varieties, and your comments on your favorites.
Guest: Jeanne (JEE-nee) Carpenter, Executive Director, Wisconsin Cheese Originals. http://www.wisconsincheeseoriginals.com Request a Wisconsin Cheese Variety Guide: http://wpr.org/r/?526

Friday
5/13/2011
7:00 AM
110513B

Joy Cardin
It’s college graduation season, and after seven, Joy Cardin and her guest will talk about life advice for the new graduates…and they want to hear YOUR advice, too.
Guest: Connie Kilmark, founder of the counseling and consulting firm Kilmark & Associates.

Friday
5/13/2011
8:00 AM
110513C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They’ll look at the latest developments in state issues, including school vouchers, concealed carry, and voter identification, along with top national stories.
Guests:

-Chris Lato, public relations director at Avicom Communications Group, and former communications director for the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

-Tony Palmeri, Professor of Communication, UW-Oshkosh. Media columnist for the Scene newspaper in the Fox Valley region.

Thursday
5/12/2011
6:00 AM
110512A

Joy Cardin
With the gray wolf population in Wisconsin reaching record numbers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is suggesting its removal from the Endangered Species List. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest discusses the status of the gray wolf in Wisconsin . . . and the possibility of a gray wolf hunting season.
Guest: Adrian Wydeven, mammalian ecologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Author, “Recovery of Gray Wolves in the Great Lakes Region of the United States: An Endangered Species Success Story.” http://wpr.org/r/?524

Thursday
5/12/2011
7:00 AM
110512B

Joy Cardin
President Obama meets with Senate leaders this week to discuss the Federal Budget and the plan to raise the debt ceiling. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest break down the politics and policy of the U.S. Budget Deficit.
Guest: Steven Smith, Political Science Professor and Director, Weidenbaum (WEE-den-baum) Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy, Washington University, St. Louis.

Thursday
5/12/2011
8:00 AM
110512C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest explores the role of feelings . . . anger, fear, anxiety, empathy, joy, and crying . . . in the workplace.
Guest: Anne Kreamer, author, "It’s Always Personal: Emotion in the New Workplace".
http://www.annekreamer.com/its-always-personal

Wednesday
5/11/2011
6:00 AM
110511A

Joy Cardin
After reporting a 35-percent jump in cases from 2009 to 2010, State health officials have issued a warning to watch out for ticks that carry Lyme disease. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest examine the reasons for the increase, available treatment, and how to protect yourself.
Guest: Dr. William Agger, infectious disease specialist, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, La Crosse.

Wednesday
5/11/2011
7:00 AM
110511B

Joy Cardin
Public hearings are scheduled tomorrow (Thursday) in Wausau and Madison on proposed legislation to legalize the carrying of concealed weapons in Wisconsin. After seven, in this week’s Big Question: Joy Cardin’s guests debate whether Wisconsin should become a concealed-carry state.
Guests:

- Nik Clark, Chairman and President, Wisconsin Carry, Inc.

- Ladd (LAHD) Everitt, Communications Director, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.

Wednesday
5/11/2011
8:00 AM
110511C

Joy Cardin
From raising ducks and chickens . . . to gardening without much room, Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, has tips to make the most of our modern homestead, and produce and preserve our own food . . . even in the city.
Guest: Renee Wilkinson, author, “Modern Homestead: Grow, Raise, Create” Her blog, www.hipchickdigs.com/
Madison community garden link: www.cacscw.org/gardens/

Will Allen's Growing Power: www.growingpower.org/

Tuesday
5/10/2011
6:00 AM
110510A

Joy Cardin
Governor Walker spoke in support of School Choice and Vouchers at a national event last night. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the policy and politics of School Choice in Wisconsin, and around the nation.
Guest: Stephen Correia, Associate Professor of Education, St. Norbert’s College.

Tuesday
5/10/2011
7:00 AM
110510B

Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, the solution to high gas prices isn’t more drilling for oil . . . it’s better fuel efficiency.
Guest: Jim Kliesch (KLEESH), Research Director and Senior Engineer, Union of Concerned Scientists. Author, "Setting the Standard: How Cost-Effective Technology Can Increase Vehicle Fuel Economy."

Tuesday
5/10/2011
8:00 AM
110510C

Joy Cardin
After eight, boost your financial literacy during this week’s edition of On Your Money. Join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for answers to your personal finance questions, along with advice on Roth I-R-A’s and 401k’s . . . and some ways to NOT save money on gas.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
5/9/2011
6:00 AM
110509A

Joy Cardin
Jacob and Isabella are first name favorites . . . Madison and Brayden are starting to bug some people . . . and Elvis . . . has left the building. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest tells us why names rise and fall in popularity.
Guest: Laura Wattenberg, creator, website, www.BabyNameWizard.com. Author, "The Baby Name Wizard."

Monday
5/9/2011
7:00 AM
110509B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s The State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the latest on efforts to recall Wisconsin senators . . . the recount for Supreme Court Justice . . . and more of the top news in State government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter.

Monday
5/9/2011
7:30 AM
110509X

Joy Cardin
A proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution would make Collective Bargaining a constitutional right. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with the author of the proposal, who says it would provide stability to the political process . . . and to workers.
Guest: Tim Carpenter, Democratic State Senator, Milwaukee

Monday
5/9/2011
8:00 AM
110509C

Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin for the “First Monday with Mike.” WPR director Mike Crane joins the show to share the latest info from behind the scenes at Wisconsin Public Radio.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio

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