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Thursday
10/1/2009
6:00 AM
 091001A

Joy Cardin
Keep your cat in the house to save the songbirds...that's the message from Joy Cardin's guest after six. He says letting cats run free can devastate songbird populations.
Guest: Stan Temple, Professor Emeritus of Conservation, Forest and Wildlife Ecology, and Environmental Studies, UW-Madison.

 
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Thursday
10/1/2009
7:00 AM
 091001B

Joy Cardin
The repeated drunk and impaired driving incidents by a State legislator have led some of his colleagues to call for his resignation...even threatening to vote him out of office. That's the topic, after seven, with Joy Cardin and her guest.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee.

 
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Thursday
10/1/2009
8:00 AM
 091001C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin takes up the ongoing discussion of food and farming. Her guest is the head of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, who says farmers are getting a bad rap from food activists.
Guest: Bill Bruins, President, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Dairy farmer near Waupun. He'll be part of a panel discussion on food and farming this afternoon in Madison. Info available at www.agroecology.wisc.edu

 
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Wednesday
9/30/2009
6:00 AM
 090930A

Joy Cardin
With a new public option plan facing the Senate Finance Committee, a government health insurance option was a possibility... for a while. The Committee rejected the public option plan, but Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, says everyone should have access to health insurance, and the cost should be determined by one’s ability to pay.
Guest: Brian Rothgery (ROTH-gary), Wisconsin Health Care for America Now campaign.

 
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Wednesday
9/30/2009
7:00 AM
 090930B

Joy Cardin
The big question facing the Obama Administration this week is whether to send more troops to Afghanistan... or bring them home. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with guests on both sides of the debate.
Guests:

- Jim Arkedis (arr-KEDD-iss), Director, National Security Project, Progressive Policy Institute. www.ppionline.org
- Kevin Martin, Executive Director, Peace Action. www.peace-action.org

 
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Wednesday
9/30/2009
8:00 AM
 090930C

Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, psychological research clearly documents the influence of the mass media, but many Americans are either unaware... or in denial... that they are being influenced at all.
Guest: Karen Dill, Social Psychologist. Author, "How Fantasy Becomes Reality: Seeing Through Media Influence" (Oxford University Press).

 
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Tuesday
9/29/2009
6:00 AM
 090929A

Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, a lot of reporting on medications, health procedures, and other medical matters doesn’t tell the whole story. He has tips on how you can evaluate the medical information you get from the media.
Guest: Gary Schwitzer (SHWITE-zurr), Professor of Journalism, University of Minnesota. Publisher, www.HealthNewsReview.org

 
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Tuesday
9/29/2009
7:00 AM
 090929B

Joy Cardin
President Obama travels to Denmark this week in support of Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Bad idea, says Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven… who thinks Chicago would be better off without the Summer Games.
Guest: Dave Zirin (ZIE-rin), Sports Columnist, the Progressive and SLAM magazines. Author, "A People's History of Sports in the United States: 250 Years of Politics, Protest, People, and Play.” His website: www.edgeofsports.com

 
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Tuesday
9/29/2009
8:00 AM
 090929C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Get answers to your personal finance questions, plus a look at life insurance and a money-saving snack.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
9/28/2009
6:00 AM
 090928A

Joy Cardin
Ron Kind says he’s not running for Governor…and after six, Joy Cardin and her guest will talk about what that means for the race, who looks like the front-runner, and whether Barbara Lawton is getting a fair shake from her own party.
Guest: Gloria Toivola, Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Superior

 
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Monday
9/28/2009
7:00 AM
 090928B

Joy Cardin
Puppy mills, a DNA mix-up, and a showdown over the DNR Secretary appointment — those are some of the big stories after seven on the State Capitol Report, with Joy Cardin and WPR government reporter Shawn Johnson.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio’s State Capitol Reporter

 
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Monday
9/28/2009
7:30 AM
 090928X

Joy Cardin
State Republicans have a plan to boost jobs with targeted tax cuts and incentives — after 7:30, Joy Cardin welcomes one of the state lawmakers behind that plan.
Guest: Kitty Rhoades, Republican State Assembly Representative from Hudson

 
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Monday
9/28/2009
8:00 AM
 090928C

Joy Cardin
News of a previously unknown nuclear facility in Iran puts pressure on the Iranian government — just before the beginning of negotiations over their nuclear program. After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes an expert on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Guest: Valerie Lincy (LINN-see), Senior Research Associate at the Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control and editor of IranWatch.Org

 
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Friday
9/25/2009
6:00 AM
 090925A

Joy Cardin
Autumn is here, and that means it’s apple-picking season. After six, Joy welcomes a variety of guests to talk about the best way to pick apples, share some recipes, and preview the upcoming Gays Mills Apple Festival.
Guests:
6:00-6:50 - Doug and Gale Shefelbine (SHEFF-ehl-bine), owners of Shefelbine’s Orchard in Holman. Doug is also the Vice President of the Wisconsin Apple Growers Assocation.
6:50-7:00 – Joe Brandt, Chairman of the 51st Annual Gays Mills Apple Festival.

 
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Friday
9/25/2009
7:00 AM
 090925B

Joy Cardin
As the U.S. population ages, Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise, according to a new report. After seven, Joy Cardin talks to a Wisconsin Alzheimer’s expert about the growing number of cases — and the prospects for treatment and prevention.
Guest: Dr. Mark Sager, professor of medicine and population health sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute

 
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Friday
9/25/2009
8:00 AM
 090925C

Joy Cardin
After eight, there’s a lot on the table for the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They’ll tackle news from the United Nations, the nation’s capitol; and look at the latest from our state capitol, including a big announcement in the Governor’s race.
Guests:
Ben Manski, Executive Director of Liberty Tree

David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. He writes “Blaska’s Blog” at thedailypage.com

 
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Thursday
9/24/2009
6:00 AM
 090924A

Joy Cardin
New regulations could be in store for dog breeders in Wisconsin. After six, Joy Cardin talks with a sponsor of the legislation. Supporters say the proposed law would stop the growth of so-called "puppy mills" in the state.
Guest: Jeff Smith, Democratic Assembly Representative, Eau Claire.

 
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Thursday
9/24/2009
7:00 AM
 090924B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at what President Obama had to say before the United Nations General Assembly yesterday, including his assertion that America can't go-it-alone in dealing with international problems.
Guest: Lamont Colucci (cuh-LOO-chee), Professor of International Relations and National Security, Ripon College.

 
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Thursday
9/24/2009
8:00 AM
 090924C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss “positive failures,” how they're often necessary steps to success, and how they encourage people to take risks in the pursuit of their life goals.
Guest: Ralph Heath, Author, "Celebrating Failure: The Power of Taking Risks, Making Mistakes, and Thinking Big." (Career Press).

 
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Wednesday
9/23/2009
6:00 AM
 090923A

Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin's guest, after six, says something is missing in the health care debate. He says we need to change the way we think about health care... it's not just about treating sick people, it's about keeping people healthy.
Guest: Patrick Remington, Professor of Population Health Sciences and Director, UW Population Health Institute.

 
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Wednesday
9/23/2009
7:00 AM
 090923B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at a battle brewing in Congress over the Patriot Act. Key parts of the anti-terrorism bill are up for renewal, and some in Congress, including Senator Russ Feingold, want to change it.
Guest: Howard Schweber (SHWAY-burr), Associate Professor of Political Science and Affiliate Member, UW-Madison Law School.

 
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Wednesday
9/23/2009
8:00 AM
 090923C

Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, the more we worry about nutrition, the less healthy we become. He says real food has been replaced with “edible food-like substances..." many of which claim to be healthy... but aren’t.
Guest: Michael Pollan, Professor of Science and Environmental Journalism, University of California - Berkeley. Author, “In Defense of Food,” and “The Omnivore’s Dilemma.” He will speak Thursday night at UW-Madison and Saturday at the Food for Thought Festival. http://humanities.wisc.edu

 
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Tuesday
9/22/2009
6:00 AM
 090922A

Joy Cardin
A new survey shows record low trust in the American news media. After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest with your thoughts on the reliability of your news sources.
Guest: Tim Cuprisin (coo-PRISS-in), Media Columnist, OnMilwaukee.com

 
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Tuesday
9/22/2009
7:00 AM
 090922B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s Joy Cardin’s September open line... your chance to share your program ideas and guest suggestions for the show.
 
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Tuesday
9/22/2009
8:00 AM
 090922C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it's time for this week's installment of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. This week, Kevin shares tips to help you save on winter heating bill, gives his take on banks, and answers your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
9/21/2009
6:00 AM
 090921A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Angry voices in Congress, at music award shows, and on the tennis court are drawing attention to the issue of civility in America. After six, Gene Purcell’s guest says he’s glad that high-profile incidents are making us focus on civility…he hopes we will be more polite to one another as a result.
Guest: P.M. Forni, Professor of Italian Literature and Founder of the Civility Initiative, Johns Hopkins University.

 
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Monday
9/21/2009
7:00 AM
 090921B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s the State Capitol Report with Gene Purcell. Gene welcomes reporter Shawn Johnson for an update on State action on wind farms and drunk driving, as well as a look at what’s ahead for the state legislature.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
9/21/2009
7:30 AM
 090921X

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
At seven-thirty, an update on swine flu, when Gene Purcell talks with one of the State’s top disease experts. Find out what Wisconsin is doing to prepare for the disease…and what you can do to avoid it.
Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Davis, Chief Medical Officer and State Epidemiologist for Communicable Diseases.

 
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Monday
9/21/2009
8:00 AM
 090921C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, Gene Purcell's guest says the current crisis we're going through will change America for the better. He describes how we are much better equipped to re-create ourselves than we realize.
Guest: Kurt Andersen, co-founder, Spy magazine. Author, Reset: How This Crisis Can Restore Our Values and Renew America" (Random House).

 
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Friday
9/18/2009
6:00 AM
 090918A

Joy Cardin
Fall officially begins September on 22, next Tuesday. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest preview the best places for Autumn Leaf Peeping around the State, and fun events you won’t want to miss. Plus, Joy unveils a new Friday feature on travel and culture called, “Tell Joy Where to Go!”
Guest: Gary Knowles, travel writer and marketing consultant to hospitality and travel businesses. Author, “The Great Wisconsin Touring Book – 30 Spectacular Auto Tours."

 
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Friday
9/18/2009
7:00 AM
 090918B

Joy Cardin
On the 40th anniversary of the War on Drugs, Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says U.S. drug control policies have done more harm than good. He says we need to change tactics, and soon.
Guest: Tony Payan (pie-ON), Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Texas-El Paso and the Center for Inter-American and Border Studies.

 
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Friday
9/18/2009
8:00 AM
 090918C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and guests. Get the latest on the top national and state stories of the week, including a new plan for health care reform, a cancelled plan for missile defense, and big votes in the state legislature.
Guest: Tom Still, president, Wisconsin Technology Council. Former Associate Editor, Wisconsin State Journal.
Guest: John Smart, former chair, Price County Democratic Party. Member, Governor's Commission on the United Nations.

 
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Thursday
9/17/2009
6:00 AM
 090917A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at what’s in a new health care reform plan unveiled yesterday by a U.S. Senate committee, and what it means for the ongoing debate.
Guest: Donald Taylor, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University. His blog, www.donaldhtaylorjr.blogspot.com

 
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Thursday
9/17/2009
7:00 AM
 090917B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says former President Jimmy Carter might be on to something when he says opposition to the current President is partly motivated by racism. Republican leaders say he was playing the race card.
Guest: Eugene Kane, Metro Columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

 
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Thursday
9/17/2009
8:00 AM
 090917C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest talks about his quest to live green with his family in the middle of New York City for one year. Examining practices that can improve quality of life, and be less harmful to the environment.
Guest: Colin Beavan, Author, "No Impact Man: The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet, and the Discoveries He Makes About Himself and Our Way of Life in the Process" (Farrar Straus & Giroux) noimpactman.com

 
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Wednesday
9/16/2009
6:00 AM
 090916A

Joy Cardin
Drunk driving is a top priority in the state legislature this month. After six, Joy Cardin talks with the author of new anti-drunk driving legislation scheduled for a vote tomorrow.
Guest: Tony Staskunas (stass-KOO-nuss), Democratic State Assembly Representative from West Allis. Author, AB 283, a bill aimed at preventing drunk driving.

 
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Wednesday
9/16/2009
7:00 AM
 090916B

Joy Cardin
President Obama says Afghanistan is not another Vietnam... but public support for the conflict is at a new low. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says we should be withdrawing troops from Afghanistan.
Guest: Joe Elder, Professor of Sociology, UW-Madison.

 
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Wednesday
9/16/2009
8:00 AM
 090916C

Joy Cardin
Should we be eating more locally grown food? Is it better for the environment? After eight, Joy Cardin's guest challenges what he calls the myths and misinformation about locally grown organic food. He says it could actually hurt the environment, and the future of farming.
Guest: James E. McWilliams, recent fellow, Agrarian Studies Program, Yale University. Author, "Just Food: Where Locavores Get It Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly" (Little Brown)

 
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Tuesday
9/15/2009
6:00 AM
 090915A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest examine a proposed state law that would make it easier to build wind turbines in Wisconsin... at the expense of local control. Plus, more on the impact of future wind power in the state.
Guest: Michael Kraft, Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs, UW-Green Bay.

 
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Tuesday
9/15/2009
7:00 AM
 090915B

Joy Cardin
On this, the anniversary of the Lehman Brothers collapse, President Obama has called for new financial regulations. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the President's message on the economy, and what it means for Wall Street... and Main Street.
Guest: T.J. Brooks, Associate Professor of Economics, UW-La Crosse.

 
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Tuesday
9/15/2009
8:00 AM
 090915C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it's a full-hour On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Get answers to your personal finance questions, a money-saving tip of the week, and advice on paying for college.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.org

 
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Monday
9/14/2009
6:00 AM
 090914A

Joy Cardin
One year after the Lehmann Brothers Wall Strret collapse, President Obama is scheduled to make a speech calling for new financial regulations. After six Joy Cardin and her guest take a look at the state of the economy, and what changes need to be made to fix things now, and to prevent future failures.
Guest: Barry Bluestone, Dean, School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Northeastern University. Director, Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy.

 
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Monday
9/14/2009
7:00 AM
 090914B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. State lawmakers are swinging into action this week, and WPR reporter Shawn Johnson will tell us what’s on the schedule. Then at 7:30, Joy talks to a state lawmaker about his new jobs plan for the state.
Guests:
7:00 – Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Capitol Reporter.
7:30 – Cory Mason, Democratic State Assembly Representative, Racine.

 
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Monday
9/14/2009
8:00 AM
 090914C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it's all things Wisconsin Public Radio. Joy Cardin welcomes the two head honchos of WPR to take your calls, questions, and comments about the programming and operations of our statewide networks.
Guests:
- Phil Corriveau, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.
- Mike Crane, Chief Operating Officer of Wisconsin Public Radio.

 
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Friday
9/11/2009
6:00 AM
 090911A

Joy Cardin
A dispute over an anti-Hillary Clinton movie has led to a Supreme Court case that could overturn campaign finance laws. After six, Joy Cardin talks with an expert about what might come out of this week’s Supreme Court testimony.
Guest: Nathaniel Persily (PURR-sill-ee), Professor of Law and Political Science, Columbia Law School. Co-editor, “Public Opinion and Constitutional Controversy.”

 
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Friday
9/11/2009
7:00 AM
 090911B

Joy Cardin
A new report says a combination of clean energy policies would help diminish the effect of global warming. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests take a look at how global warming could affect Wisconsin, and measures that could reduce the impact.
Guests:
- Melanie Fitzpatrick, Climate Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists.
- Ron Burke, Midwest Office Director, Union of Concerned Scientists.

 
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Friday
9/11/2009
8:00 AM
 090911C

Joy Cardin
After eight, health care is the top story on The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and guests. They’ll also look at the flap over President Obama’s speech to school kids, the latest on the race for Governor, and other top national and state news stories. Plus, The Week in Review quiz.
Guests:
- Ed Garvey, Senior Partner, law firm of Garvey, McNeil and Associates. Publisher, FightingBob.com.

- Margaret Farrow, Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. Chair, WisconsinEye Broadcast Network.

 
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Thursday
9/10/2009
6:00 AM
 090910A

Joy Cardin
President Obama addressed Congress last night to detail his case for health care reform. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest looks at what the president said...and whether he answered the concerns Americans have expressed in the polls.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison. Co-developer and contributor, Pollster.com. www.pollster.com

 
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Thursday
9/10/2009
7:00 AM
 090910B

Joy Cardin
At seven, Joy Cardin talks with Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind about President Obama’s health care address last night.
Guest: Ron Kind, Democratic Congressman, Wisconsin third district.

 
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Thursday
9/10/2009
7:30 AM
 090910X

Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin talks with national radio commentator Jim Hightower after seven-thirty, about health care and other current events.
Guest: Jim Hightower, national radio commentator, writer and public speaker. Author, "Thieves in High Places," and "Swim Against the Current: Even a Dead Fish Can Go with the Flow." www.jimhightower.com

 
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Thursday
9/10/2009
8:00 AM
 090910C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin takes your calls about President Obama’s health care address. Did he successfully make his case before Congress?
 
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Thursday
9/10/2009
8:30 AM
 090910Y

Joy Cardin
At 8:30, Joy Cardin talks with former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge about his difficult and sometimes thankless job, and the obstacles he faced within the government, even while achieving success. He also discusses how the Nation can be safe again.
Guest: Tom Ridge, first Secretary of Homeland Security in 2001. Author, "The Test of Our Times: America Under Siege...And How We Can Be Safe Again" (St. Martin's Press).

 
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Wednesday
9/9/2009
6:00 AM
 090909A

Joy Cardin
The resignation of Obama advisor Van Jones has raised criticism over media coverage of the President. Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, says mainstream media isn’t doing its job providing tough coverage of the Obama Administration.
Guest: Tim Graham, Director of media analysis, Media Research Center.

 
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Wednesday
9/9/2009
7:00 AM
 090909B

Joy Cardin
Join Joy Cardin and her guest, after seven, for a preview of President Obama's address to Congress tonight. The President is expected to spell out the specifics of his plan for health care overhaul.
Guest: Ed Miller, professor of political science, UW-Stevens Point.

 
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Wednesday
9/9/2009
8:00 AM
 090909C

Joy Cardin
From Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, to entertainer Jennifer Lopez...Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, discusses the unprecedented impact of Hispanics on the social, political, and economic climate in America.
Guest: Geraldo Rivera, journalist. Author, "The Great Progression: How Hispanics Will Lead America to a New Era of Prosperity" (Penguin).

 
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Tuesday
9/8/2009
6:00 AM
 090908A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says President Obama's speech to school children today is troubling… and points to the problem of too much federal control over schools.
Guest: Neal McCluskey, Associate Director, Center for Educational Freedom, Cato Institute. Author, “Feds in the Classroom: How Big Government Corrupts, Cripples, and Compromises American Education”

 
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Tuesday
9/8/2009
7:00 AM
 090908B

Joy Cardin
Once viewed as the "good war" compared to Iraq, public opinion has turned against the war in Afghanistan. Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, says pulling troops out of Afghanistan now would abandon the Afghan people, and reverse much of the successes there.
Guest: Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili (murt-uh-zash-VEE-lee), Assistant Professor of Public and International Affairs, University of Pittsburgh.

 
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Tuesday
9/8/2009
8:00 AM
 090908C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it's On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Get answers to your personal finance questions, a money-saving tip of the week, and find out about President Obama's advice on saving for retirement.
www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
9/7/2009
6:00 AM
 090907A

Joy Cardin
More time outside leads to better school performance for kids, according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six. Join the show to find out why, and for some recommendations on quick and easy ways to spend outdoor time with kids, even with a packed schedule.
Guest: Kevin Coyle, Vice President for Education and Training at the National Wildlife Federation
www.beoutthere.org

 
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Monday
9/7/2009
7:00 AM
 090907B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s a Labor Day edition of the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. Joy talks to a state lawmaker who says Wisconsin schools should teach labor history.
Guest: Andy Jorgensen, Democratic State Assembly Representative from Fort Atkinson

 
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Monday
9/7/2009
8:00 AM
 090907C

Joy Cardin
From the crisis at Mercury Marine to the latest with the Employee Free Choice Act, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss labor issues on this Labor Day. Her guest is David Newby of Wisconsin AFL-CIO.
Guest: David Newby, President of Wisconsin AFL-CIO.

 
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Friday
9/4/2009
6:00 AM
 090904A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin’s guest wants to help clear out the clutter in your life. She says it’s not just about cleaning up a room or a desk—it’s about changing the way you think about the way you live.
Guest: Rita Horvath (HOR-vat), owner of “Naturally Organized” in Madison

 
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Friday
9/4/2009
7:00 AM
 090904B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin gets two takes on a plan to put Milwaukee schools under control of the mayor. She’ll hear from a state lawmaker who’s opposed to the plan, and then talk to the state public school chief about his support for the idea.
Guests:
7 - Tamara Grigsby, Democratic State Assembly Representative from Milwaukee

7:30 - Tony Evers, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction

 
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Friday
9/4/2009
8:00 AM
 090904C

Joy Cardin
It’s the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests after eight. They’ll look at the President’s plan for a big speech on health care, the state’s new tax on cigarettes, and other state and national news of the week.
Guests: Chris Lato, Public Relations Account Executive at Avicom Marketing Communications and former Communications Director for the Wisconsin Republican Party. His blog is www.wispundits.com.
Peg Lautenschlager, former Wisconsin Attorney General and Counsel at the law firm Bauer and Bach

 
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Thursday
9/3/2009
6:00 AM
 090903A

Joy Cardin
Wisconsin Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner announced this week that he has prostate cancer…and he’s encouraging men to get screened for the disease. After six, Joy Cardin talks to a Wisconsin prostate cancer expert about who should get screened and when…and what kinds of treatments are available.
Guest: Dr. David Jarrard, head of the Urologic Oncology Department at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

 
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Thursday
9/3/2009
7:00 AM
 090903B

Joy Cardin
A U.S. Senate bill would give the President the authority to shut down private computer networks in the event of a “cybersecurity emergency.” Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says this is a good idea in principle, but is just one step towards protecting the nation’s cyberspace.
Guest: Sami (Sammy) Saydjari (say-JEER-ee), founder and President, Cyber Defense Agency, a leading provider of strategic security consulting and research services, with headquarters in Wisconsin Rapids. http://www.cyberdefenseagency.com/

 
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Thursday
9/3/2009
8:00 AM
 090903C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest tackle the world of “guilty pleasures.” If you have a covert favorite in the world of television, movies, music, books, or food, share it during the program.
Guest: Jon Pollack, History Instructor and Chair of the Humanities Department at Madison Area Technical College, and a frequent commentator on popular culture on this program

 
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Wednesday
9/2/2009
6:00 AM
 090902A

Joy Cardin
If you’re worried about privacy and identity theft…public information on government websites may be part of the problem. That’s according to Joy Cardin’s guest after six, who says there’s a lot you can do to protect your information—and state and local governments need to make some changes, too.
Guest: Joe Campana, a consultant on identity theft, privacy, and information security; his company is J. Campana and associates, and he’s the author of “Privacy MakeOver: The Essential Guide to Best Practices”

 
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Wednesday
9/2/2009
7:00 AM
 090902B

Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin’s guest says now’s the time for educational reform that would improve student achievement. He says there are three major ways to accomplish this, and we’ll find out what they are, after seven.
Guest: Tim Cullen, former State Senate Majority Leader, and a member of the Janesville School Board.

 
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Wednesday
9/2/2009
8:00 AM
 090902C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the complex and unique relationship that exists between brothers. He talks about the experiences of love and anger, competition and compassion...and what it is to be - and to have - a brother.
Guest: Andrew Blauner, Editor, "Brothers: 26 Stories of Love and Rivalry" (Wiley)

 
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Tuesday
9/1/2009
6:00 AM
 090901A

Joy Cardin
Drunk driving laws will be a priority for state lawmakers this month, and after six, Joy Cardin talks to the Assembly majority leader about what laws are in the works. Join in with your thoughts on how Wisconsin can prevent drunk driving.
Guest: Tom Nelson, Democratic State Assembly Representative from Kaukana, and Assembly Majority Leader

 
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Tuesday
9/1/2009
7:00 AM
 090901B

Joy Cardin
While single payer health care hasn't been front-and-center in the reform debate, supporters say it's still the best option. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest is a retired Wisconsin physician who supports single payer health care.
Guest: Dr. Eugene Farley, Retired Family Physician, Professor Emeritus of Family Medicine at UW-Madison, and Associate Board Member at The Madison Institute.

 
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Tuesday
9/1/2009
8:00 AM
 090901C

Joy Cardin
After eight, tune in for some personal finance advice with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley on this week's On Your Money. Kevin will share some tasty money-saving advice, and take a special pre-Labor Day look at the costs and benefits of having a job.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC

 
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Monday
8/31/2009
6:00 AM
 090831A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin's guest physician says doctors’ voices aren’t being heard in the debate over health care reform. He'll appear at a health care forum tomorrow in Green Bay, which aims to give a medical perspective to the debate.
Guest: Dr. Ashok (uh-SHOKE) Rai, CEO and President, Prevea Health.

 
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Monday
8/31/2009
7:00 AM
 090831B

Joy Cardin
After seven, on The State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks with a lawmaker who’s proposing to make it illegal to discriminate against someone based on credit history. Then, at seven-thirty, Joy Cardin welcomes State Senate Republican Leader Scott Fitzgerald...who says the tax climate in Wisconsin is leading to an "exodus" of jobs from the state.
Guest: Kim Hixson, Democratic State Representative, Wisconsin 43rd Assembly, Whitewater.
Guest: Scott Fitzgerald, Republican State Senate Minority Leader, Juneau.

 
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Monday
8/31/2009
8:00 AM
 090831C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest has ideas on how parents can help their children to be extraordinary students, and grow to become extraordinary people.
Guest: Rafe Esquith, teacher, Hobart Elementary School, Los Angeles. Author, "Lighting Their Fires: Raising Extraordinary Children in a Mixed-Up, Muddled-Up, Shook-Up World" (Viking)

 
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Friday
8/28/2009
6:00 AM
 090828A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
The call for a mayoral takeover of Milwaukee public schools has generated strong push-back. After six, join Gene Purcell and his guests for a look why the Governor and others want the takeover, what it would accomplish, and what it might mean for the rest of the state.
Guests:
6:00 - Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio Reporter.


6:15 - Steve Correia (KOREA), Associate Professor of Teacher Education, St. Norbert College.

 
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Friday
8/28/2009
7:00 AM
 090828B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
According to Gene Purcell's guest, after seven, when it comes to hot-button issues like health care reform, we're more likely to follow our pre-conceived notions than to weigh the facts and logic.
Guest: Andrew Perrin, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

 
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Friday
8/28/2009
8:00 AM
 090828C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, it's The Week in Review with Gene Purcell and his guests. Today, the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy and his legacy. Also, big deficit numbers, the race for governor, and other big state and national issues.
Guests:
- Louis Fortis, editor-in-chief, Shepherd Express, Milwaukee.
- Owen Robinson, blogger at BootsandSabers.com. Columnist, West Bend Daily News.

 
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Thursday
8/27/2009
6:00 AM
 090827A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Hopes to keep Mercury Marine jobs in Wisconsin appear to be fading, with no progress between the company and labor unions. After six, Gene Purcell’s guest says workers shouldn’t be expected to take major pay cuts to keep a company like Mercury Marine in the state.
Guest: Frank Emspak, Emeritus Professor, UW Extension School for Workers. General Manager, Workers Independent News.

 
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Thursday
8/27/2009
7:00 AM
 090827B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Big deficit numbers from the White House are cause for worry, says Gene Purcell’s guest after seven. Join the conversation on the impact of the deficit on our economy…and what we should do to rein it in.
Guest: Maya MacGuineas, (mac-GIN-iss), president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

 
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Thursday
8/27/2009
8:00 AM
 090827C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Studies show that at any given moment, sixty-million people in the U.S. are having feelings of loneliness. After eight, Gene Purcell's guest suggests that chronic loneliness may belong on the list of health risk factors, alongside smoking, obesity, and lack of exercise.
Guest: John T. Cacioppo, co-author, "Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection" (Norton).

 
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Wednesday
8/26/2009
6:00 AM
 090826A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
As results trickle in from the recent Afghan Presidential election, the debate continues about U.S. troop levels there. After six, Gene Purcell's guest says there are positive signs from recent elections in Afghanistan, and the international community should be patient in the effort to rebuild the troubled nation.
Guest: Mark Sedra (SED-ruh), Senior Fellow and head of the program on Global and Human Security, Centre for International Governance Innovation www.marksedra.com

 
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Wednesday
8/26/2009
7:00 AM
 090826B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
As lawmakers ponder amendments to the proposed health care reform bill, healthcare cooperatives are getting attention as possible alternatives to a public option. After seven, Gene Purcell welcomes two guests who say healthcare cooperatives could be a viable option.
Guests:
- Larry Zanoni (zuh-NOH-nee), Executive Director, Group Health Cooperative, Madison.
- Ann Reynolds, Director of the UW Center for Cooperatives in Madison.

 
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Wednesday
8/26/2009
8:00 AM
 090826C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Often our neighbors... the mailman... auto mechanic... crossing guard... are people who don't seem to matter much in our everyday world. Gene Purcell's guest after eight, describes how the consequential strangers in our lives really do matter. She describes how casual connections can be as important as close relations.
Guest: Melinda Blau, voice of the Consequential Strangers blog (www.consequentialstrangers.com) Co-author (with Karen L. Fingerman), "Consequential Strangers: The Power of People Who Don't Seem to Matter...But Really Do" (Norton).

 
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Tuesday
8/25/2009
6:00 AM
 090825A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
With back-to-school just around the corner, Gene Purcell talks with an influenza expert about how worried we should be about swine flu, and what we can do to prepare.
Guests: Dr. Richard Bradley, Chief, Division of EMS and Disaster Medicine, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
Stephen Morse, Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University

 
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Tuesday
8/25/2009
7:00 AM
 090825B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After seven, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the news this week of the possible investigation of allegations of past abuses during interrogation of Federal detainees. They'll examine a newly released CIA report.
Guest: Athan Theoharis (AY-thun thee-oh-HAIR-iss), Emeritus Professor of
History, Marquette University. Author, “The Quest for
Absolute Security: The Failed Relations Among U.S. Intelligence Agencies”

 
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Tuesday
8/25/2009
8:00 AM
 090825C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, Gene Purcell hosts this week's edition of “On Your Money.” This week, financial consultant Frank Armstrong fills in for Kevin McKinley with tips on how to "save your retirement".
Guest: Frank Armstrong, President, Investor Solutions, Coconut Grove, FL. Co-author, “Save Your Retirement”.

 
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Monday
8/24/2009
6:00 AM
 090824A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
An increase in 21st Century technology and a decrease in fun activities has many saying good, old-fashioned childhood is at risk. After six, Gene Purcell's guest says, for kids today, it’s time to get back to the basics of childhood.
Guest: Joan Almon (ALL-muhn), Director, Alliance for Childhood.

 
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Monday
8/24/2009
7:00 AM
 090824B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After seven, on The State Capitol Report, Gene Purcell and guest look ahead to who might want to serve under the Capitol dome when Governor Doyle leaves. After seven-thirty, State Senator Judy Robson discusses her proposal that would require minors to be at least eighteen if they want to imbibe with their parents in Wisconsin taverns.
Guest:
7:00 - Eric Giordano, Director, Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service.
7:30 - Judy Robson, Democratic State Senator, Wisconsin 15th District (Beloit).

 
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Monday
8/24/2009
8:00 AM
 090824C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Lambeau Field will play host to a special reception next year for Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans. After eight, Gene Purcell’s guest discusses why it’s time for Vietnam Veterans to get their homecoming.
Guest: Don Jones, Vietnam veteran and Event Director, LZ Lambeau.

 
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Friday
8/21/2009
6:00 AM
 090821A

Joy Cardin
Canning your favorite fruits and vegetables is not as difficult as it used to be, says Joy Cardin's guest, after six. She shares her easy methods of preserving foods, and offers recipes and ideas for how to use what you preserve.
Guest: Eugenia Bone, author, ""Well Preserved: Recipes and Techniques for Putting up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods" (Clarkson Potter).

 
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Friday
8/21/2009
7:00 AM
 090821B

Joy Cardin
Some are calling for a boycott of Whole Foods Markets after its C-E-O wrote an editorial opposing single-payer health care. Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says the boycott is a good idea.
Guests: Matt Rothschild, Editor, The Progressive magazine. http://www.progressive.org/

 
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Friday
8/21/2009
8:00 AM
 090821C

Joy Cardin
Governor Doyle announces he won’t run for a third term... the national health care debate rages on. After eight, a look at the week’s top news stories from varying political perspectives. It’s the Week In Review with Joy Cardin.
Guests:
- Dave Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His “Blaska’s Blog” at thedailypage.com
- Bill Lueders, News Editor, Isthmus news magazine, Madison.

 
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Thursday
8/20/2009
6:00 AM
 090820A

Joy Cardin
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says anybody would’ve responded the way he did to a domestic dispute unfolding before him. Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, describes how to intervene in a conflict without causing the situation to escalate.
Guest: Stan Stojkovic (STOY-ko-vitch), Dean, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, and Professor of Criminal Justice, UW-Milwaukee.

 
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Thursday
8/20/2009
7:00 AM
 090820B

Joy Cardin
Representative Tom Petri (PEE-try) joins Joy Cardin, after seven, to discuss the latest in the health care reform debate, the latest from Washington, and to take your calls.
Guest: Tom Petri (PEE-try), Republican U.S. Congressman, Wisconsin 6th District (Fond du Lac, Oshkosh).

 
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Thursday
8/20/2009
8:00 AM
 090820C

Joy Cardin
According to the American Dermatological Association, nearly one-in-four Americans has at least one tattoo. After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest describes what goes on inside a tattoo parlor.
Guests: Jeff Johnson, co-owner, Sea Tramp Tattoo Company, the oldest tattoo shop in Portland, Oregon. Author, “Tattoo Machine: Tall Tales, True Stories, and My Life in Ink." (Spiegel & Grau).

 
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Wednesday
8/19/2009
6:00 AM
 090819A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says talk of so-called “death panels” in the health-care overhaul bill has added to the confusion for families and individuals preparing for end-of-life care decisions. She cuts through the clutter.
Guest: Melanie Ramey, Executive Director, The HOPE of Wisconsin, hospice and palliative care programs.

 
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Wednesday
8/19/2009
7:00 AM
 090819B

Joy Cardin
Liberal Democrats are joining the chorus of anger over healthcare overhaul as rumors spread of the removal of the Public Option. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest, John Nichols of The Nation magazine, says that's okay... it's time for all parties to "get organized... and get angry."
Guest: John Nichols, Associate Editor, The Capitol Times, Madison. Washington Correspondent, The Nation magazine.

 
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Wednesday
8/19/2009
8:00 AM
 090819C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says Web technology has transformed educational opportunities, making it possible for everyone on the planet to get a free education.
Guest: Curtis Bonk, Professor of Instructional Systems Technology, School of Education, Indiana University. Author, "The World is Open: How Web Technology is Revolutionizing Education" (Wiley).

 
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Tuesday
8/18/2009
6:00 AM
 090818A

Joy Cardin
As the class of 2013 prepares to enter the classroom, Beloit College offers yet another glimpse into the student mindset. What cultural and historical knowledge do they share? Joy Cardin’s guest tells us, after six.
Guest: Tom McBride, Professor of English, Head, First Year Studies Program. Co-editor, “Mindset List” for Beloit College.

 
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Tuesday
8/18/2009
7:00 AM
 090818B

Joy Cardin
Governor Doyle announced yesterday (Monday) that he won’t run for a third term. After seven, Joy Cardin gets more details from State Capitol Reporter Shawn Johnson and also talks to a guest who says Doyle's announcement means good news for the gubernatorial race in 2010.
Guests:
- Joe Heim, Professor of Political Science, UW-La Crosse.
-Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's state government reporter

 
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Tuesday
8/18/2009
8:00 AM
 090818C

Joy Cardin
After eight, financial planner Kevin McKinley joins Joy Cardin for another installment of On Your Money. Learn just how much raising a child could cost in your lifetime, and find out the ten items on your grocery list that could help you save some bucks.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC.

 
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Monday
8/17/2009
6:00 AM
 090817A

Joy Cardin
After weeks of often heated, sometimes unruly debate during town hall meetings about healthcare, Congressional representatives are starting to shy away from holding in-person sessions. After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest wants to see lawmakers come face-to-face with opponents of Healthcare Reform.
Guest: Mark Block, Wisconsin State Director, Americans for Prosperity Foundation.

 
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Monday
8/17/2009
7:00 AM
 090817B

Joy Cardin
After seven, on the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks with a state lawmaker who wants to allow probation for second or third offense drunk drivers...if they submit to taking a drug designed to treat alcoholism. After seven-thirty, Joy’s guest lawmaker wants to see new regulation of the Payday Lending industry.
Guests:
7:00 - Peter Barca, Democratic State Representative, Wisconsin 64th Assembly District (Kenosha)
7:30 - Josh Zepnick, Democratic State Representative, Wisconsin 9th Assembly District (Milwaukee).

 
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Monday
8/17/2009
8:00 AM
 090817C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says that our culture has become increasingly tolerant of deception, and examines examples such as white-lies, marital infidelity, and career-driven resume lies. He describes the price we pay, and what we can do about it.
Guest: Robert Feldman, author, "The Liar in Your Life: The Way to Truthful Relationships" (Twelve).

 
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Friday
8/14/2009
6:00 AM
 090814A

Joy Cardin
Congressman Ron Paul is proposing legislation that would put more regulations on The Federal Reserve…and another bill that would get rid of it all together. After six, Joy Cardin talks with an economist who says we might just be better off without The Federal Reserve Bank.
Guest: George Selgin (SELL-jin), Professor of Economics, The Terry College of Business, University of Georgia. Senior Fellow, Cato Institute. "End the Fed? A not-so-crazy idea" (The Christian Science Monitor).

 
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Friday
8/14/2009
7:00 AM
 090814B

Joy Cardin
The State Fair is a showcase for Wisconsin foods, from cheese, to chocolate-covered bacon. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest take a tour of the foods and features this year at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Guest: Kenneth Burns, Arts and Entertainment Editor, Isthmus Magazine, Madison.

 
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Friday
8/14/2009
8:00 AM
 090814C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and guests. Today, a look at the ongoing health care debate, protests, claims and counter-claims... plus the other top state and national news stories.
Guests:
John Sharpless, professor of history, UW-Madison.
Paul Soglin, former Madison Mayor. His blog is www.waxingamerica.com

 
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Thursday
8/13/2009
6:00 AM
 090813A

Joy Cardin
Whether you see the glass as half-full or half-empty may affect your heart. A new report suggests cynics and pessimists have a higher risk of heart disease. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the impact of negative emotions on our health, and the many ways we can control negativity, and be more optimistic.
Guest: Redford Williams, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Director, Behavioral Medicine Research Center, Duke University Medical Center.

 
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Thursday
8/13/2009
7:00 AM
 090813B

Joy Cardin
Health care reform has become a divisive issue...but how does it stack up against other hot debates in the past? After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest political historian want to hear what you think have been the most divisive political issues in your lifetime, and in American history.
Guest: Alec Kirby, Associate Professor of History and Government, UW-Madison.

 
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Thursday
8/13/2009
8:00 AM
 090813C

Joy Cardin
Seventy-percent in a recent survey said women should take their husband’s family name when married. After eight, Joy Cardin talks with a co-author of the study. He says the results say something about the way we think about gender issues in the U.S.
Guest: Brian Powell, Professor of Sociology, Indiana University.

 
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Wednesday
8/12/2009
6:00 AM
 090812A

Joy Cardin
After six, with Joy Cardin, an upside-down flag in a Wisconsin village has generated controversy... especially after it was removed by police just hours before a parade. The head of the Wisconsin A-C-L-U says we have the right to make symbolic protests, and it’s wrong for local governments to take that away.
Guest: Chris Ahmuty, Executive Director, ACLU of Wisconsin.

 
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Wednesday
8/12/2009
7:00 AM
 090812B

Joy Cardin
President Obama made his case for health care in a town hall forum yesterday (Tue). After seven, Joy Cardin talks with a supporter of health care reform, who says there are a lot of myths and misinformation to debunk.
Guest: Bobby Peterson, Public Interest Attorney. Director, ABC for Health. www.safetyweb.org

 
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Wednesday
8/12/2009
8:00 AM
 090812C

Joy Cardin
According to a new study, gym class injuries increased one-hundred-fifty-percent in the past ten years. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says an over-emphasis on school athletics is hurting our kids.
Guests: Mark Hyman, Contributing Sports Editor, BusinessWeek magazine. Author, "Until It Hurts: America's Obsession With Youth Sports and How It Harms Our Kids"(Beacon Press). http://untilithurts.com/

 
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Tuesday
8/11/2009
6:00 AM
 090811A

Joy Cardin
Part of The Yellow Brick Road leads through Wisconsin. After six, Joy Cardin's guest shares the unique Wisconsin connection to the film, "The Wizard of Oz..." and how it became a classic... seventy years ago this week.
Guest: John Fricke (FRICK-ee), Wizard of Oz and Judy Garland historian. Co-author, "The Wizard of Oz: An Illustrated Companion to the Timeless Movie Classic" (forthcoming, October).

 
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Tuesday
8/11/2009
7:00 AM
 090811B

Joy Cardin
Recess is getting rowdy, as members of Congress face town hall protests over health care reform, and the Obama administration makes a concerted effort to debunk health care rumors. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest tackle the politics behind health care reform.
Guest: Grant Reeher (REE-her), Professor of Political Science, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University.

 
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Tuesday
8/11/2009
8:00 AM
 090811C

Joy Cardin
After eight, get answers to your personal finance questions on this week’s edition of On Your Money. Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin Hermening (HER-men-ing) for an hour of financial advice and money-saving tips.
Guest: Kevin Hermening, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Partner of
the Hermening Financial Group

 
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Monday
8/10/2009
6:00 AM
 090810A

Joy Cardin
After six, it's Joy Cardin's August Open Line, when we invite you to tell us what you want to hear on Wisconsin Public Radio. Call or write with your topic ideas and guest suggestions.
 
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Monday
8/10/2009
7:00 AM
 090810B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. The hot topic this week is the State’s purchase of high-speed trains. A state lawmaker says rail plans are moving too fast, and a no-bid contract was a mistake. Then Joy talks with the former Wisconsin Rail Commissioner, who says it’s about time the state takes action.
Guests:
7:00 - Ted Kanavas, Republican State Senator, Brookfield.
7:30 – Rodney Kreunen (KROO-nen), former Wisconsin Commissioner of Railroads.

 
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Monday
8/10/2009
8:00 AM
 090810C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the importance of Science in politics, the economy... and our future. He says though most Americans don't really understand or care about it, it's time to reconnect the world of science and the rest of society before it's too late.
Guest: Chris Mooney, contributing editor, Science Progress. Co-author, "Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens our Future" (Basic Books).

 
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Friday
8/7/2009
6:00 AM
 090807A

Joy Cardin
While volunteering is often encouraged, there’s a downside, according to Joy Cardin’s guest, after six. He says in many cases, we’d be better off paying someone to do the job volunteers are doing.
Guest: George Wagner, Retired Milwaukee Librarian, and community columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His column on volunteering: www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/43310492.html

 
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Friday
8/7/2009
7:00 AM
 090807B

Joy Cardin
According to the State Department of Health, last year, reported cases of Lyme Disease in Wisconsin topped two-thousand for the first time. Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, says Lyme Disease is a bigger epidemic than AIDS, and that our health care system needs serious help fighting it.
Guest: Andy Abrahams (ABE-ruh-hams) Wilson, Producer, Director and Cinematographer, "Under Our Skin." www.underourskin.com

 
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Friday
8/7/2009
8:00 AM
 090807C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. This week’s issues include the Cash-for-Clunkers program, disagreement over health care, and the no-bid purchase of high-speed trains for Wisconsin. And don’t miss this week’s edition of the "Almost Famous" Week in Review Quiz.
Guests:
- Brian Schimming, with Midwest Strategy Group. Former Political Director, Wisconsin Republican Party.
- Ruth Conniff, Political Editor, The Progressive magazine.
Play the Almost Famous Week in Review Quiz ... email, talk@wpr.org

 
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Thursday
8/6/2009
6:00 AM
 090806A

Joy Cardin
According to a recent study, the use of anti-depressants in the U.S. has doubled over the last decade. After six, Joy Cardin talks with a Wisconsin expert about why so many Americans are medicated for depression… and whether the drugs are over-used.
Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Anders, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, UW-Madison Health Services.

 
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Thursday
8/6/2009
7:00 AM
 090806B

Joy Cardin
Congressional listening sessions on health care have drawn protestors here in Wisconsin and around the U.S. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says the health care plan now in Congress is seriously flawed, and people should be taking that message to their Congressional representatives.
Guest: Jim Steineke (STINE-eck-ee), Founder, Fox Valley Initiative. www.foxvalleyinitiative.com

 
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Thursday
8/6/2009
8:00 AM
 090806C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest describes how music has been with us since we first became human, and how it's shaped the world we live in.
Guest: Daniel J. Levitin, author, "The World in Six Songs: How the Musical Brain Created Human Nature" http://www.sixsongs.net

 
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Wednesday
8/5/2009
6:00 AM
 090805A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin gets two perspectives on a plan before state lawmakers that would make it easier to get a permit for wind turbines in Wisconsin... but critics say the plan would allow placement of turbines too close to residential areas.
Guests:
6:00 - Ryan Schryver (SKRY-vur), Clean Energy Advocate for Clean Wisconsin. www.cleanwisconsin.org
6:30 - Lynda Barry, Writer. She runs the website, “Better Plan, Wisconsin.” http://betterplan.squarespace.com

 
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Wednesday
8/5/2009
7:00 AM
 090805B

Joy Cardin
The debate over health care is contentious, and the tension is no more evident than in northeast Wisconsin, where town hall meetings have been interrupted by protesters. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest is Representative Steve Kagen, here to talk about health care proposals, and constituents' reactions.
Guest: Representative Steve Kagen, Democratic U.S. Congressman, Wisconsin's 8th District.

 
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Wednesday
8/5/2009
8:00 AM
 090805C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin talks with political satirist P.J. O'Rourke about America's relationship with automobiles... especially his own fascination... and takes us on a tour of the world's worst roads.
Guest: P.J. O'Rourke, Author, "Driving Like Crazy: Thirty Years of Vehicular Hell-bending, Celebrating America the Way It's Supposed To Be -- With an Oil Well in Every Backyard, a Cadillac ... of the Federal Reserve Mowing Our Lawn" (Grove Atlantic).

 
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Tuesday
8/4/2009
6:00 AM
 090804A

Joy Cardin
The federal Cash-for-Clunkers program got a big response from consumers, running the program out of money within days. The U.S. Senate could vote for more funding this week. After six, Joy Cardin takes up both sides of the Cash-for-Clunkers program.
Guest: 6:00 - Jack Hidary (HID-uh-ree), Chairman, www.SmartTransportation.org.
6:30 - Jeffrey Miron, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Harvard University. Senior fellow, Cato Institute. His piece on Cash for Clunkers: www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/08/03/miron.clunkers/index.html?section=cnn_latest

 
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Tuesday
8/4/2009
7:00 AM
 090804B

Joy Cardin
After a good month for the Dow, and some positive economic indicators, some analysts say the economy is turning around. That's the topic, after seven, with Joy Cardin and her guest, who says he's starting to get a good feeling about the economy.
Guest: Van Mobley (MOE-blee), Associate Professor of History & Economics, Concordia University Wisconsin. Trustee, Village of Thiensville. Managing Partner, Domo Capital Group.

 
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Tuesday
8/4/2009
8:00 AM
 090804C

Joy Cardin
After eight, tune in for some ideas on your personal finance with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley On Your Money. Kevin has some tasty money-saving advice, strategies to prepare for deflation in the economy, and answers for your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
8/3/2009
6:00 AM
 090803A

Joy Cardin
A report released Friday found thousands of million-dollar bonuses paid at firms receiving federal bailouts. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says there should be more oversight of companies receiving government bailouts, and that compensation packages at many companies are out of control.
Guest: Charlie Cray, Director, Center for Corporate Policy. www.corporatepolicy.org

 
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Monday
8/3/2009
7:00 AM
 090803B

Joy Cardin
Early voting, online voting, and other changes to the way we vote in Wisconsin may be in the works. After seven, Joy Cardin welcomes the head of the State Government Accountability Board to the State Capitol Report for a look at the future of voting in Wisconsin.
Guest: Kevin Kennedy, Director, Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. http://gab.wi.gov

 
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Monday
8/3/2009
8:00 AM
 090803C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes the Director and the Chief Operating Officer of Wisconsin Public Radio. They'll share news about what's going on at WPR, and take your questions and comments.
Guests:
- Phil Corriveau, Director, Wisconsin Public Radio.
- Mike Crane, Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Public Radio.

 
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Friday
7/31/2009
6:00 AM
 090731A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
A new report shows that as the economy weakens, Americans become more generous. After six, Gene Purcell and his guest talk about the benefits of volunteering in your community.
Guest: Joanne Kelly, Executive Director, United Way of Marathon County. http://www.volunteeringinamerica.gov/

 
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Friday
7/31/2009
7:00 AM
 090731B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
F. Scott Fitzgerald once observed "there are no Second Acts in American lives". Gene Purcell's guest, after seven, proves him wrong. He describes how redemption and second chances are central to American life, and how they offer hope to those going through hard times.
Guest: Dan McAdams, Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Northwestern University. Author, "The Redemptive Self: Stories Americans Live By"

 
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Friday
7/31/2009
8:00 AM
 090731C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, it's time to take a look at The Week in Review. Gene Purcell and his guests tackle the top news stories of the week, including the ongoing health care debate.
Guests:
- Jo Egelhoff, editor, FoxPolitics.net.
- John Smart, former chair, Price County Democratic Party. Member, Governor's Commission on the United Nations.

 
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Thursday
7/30/2009
6:00 AM
 090730A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
A day at the beach is a fun summer outing... when the beach is open. After six, Gene Purcell talks with the author of a new report on how pollution affects beaches around the country, including Lakes Michigan and Superior.
Guest: Nancy Stoner, co-director, Natural Resources Defense Council Water Program. Author, “Testing the Waters 2009” report. www.nrdc.org

 
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Thursday
7/30/2009
7:00 AM
 090730B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
The U.S. Education Secretary calls it “simply ridiculous.” Wisconsin law prevents the State from linking teacher pay to student test performance. After seven, Gene Purcell’s guest says that should change.
Guest: Mark Schug, Professor Emeritus of Education< UW-Milwaukee. Co-author of two reports on teacher pay and student performance for the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute. http://www.wpri.org/pages/allreports.html

 
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Thursday
7/30/2009
8:00 AM
 090730C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
According to Gene Purcell’s guest, after eight, we can’t fix health care in the United State without changing our definition of "health."
Guest: Dr. H. Gilbert Welch, Professor of Medicine, Dartmouth University. Author, “Should I Be Tested for Cancer? Maybe Not and Here’s Why.” His piece on the definition of health: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/28/health/views/28essa.html?ref=health

 
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Wednesday
7/29/2009
6:00 AM
 090729A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
The city of Madison was just named the fourth worst for spring allergies, and it's not much better around the rest of the state. After six, Gene Purcell's guest shares coping strategies for allergy sufferers, and answers your allergy questions.
Guests: Dr. Steven Cohen, Associate Professor of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin. Physician for Allergic Diseases S.C., West Allis, Wisconsin.

 
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Wednesday
7/29/2009
7:00 AM
 090729B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
The arrest of Henry Louis Gates last week has again raised the issue of just how much race remains a factor in American society. After seven, Gene Purcell’s guest says race was not a factor in last week’s Gates incident, and he discusses how the situation could have been handled differently.
Guest: Chad Dion Lassiter, President of the Black Men, Penn School of Social Work, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Social Policy and Practice.

 
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Wednesday
7/29/2009
8:00 AM
 090729C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, Gene Purcell's guest says the failure of ethical leadership in an organization is very destructive not only to the morale of the workforce, but also the distrust of the public and the consumer.
Guest: Denis Collins, Ph.D., tenured Professor of Business, Edgewood College. Author, "Essentials of Business Ethics: Creating an Organization of High Integrity and Superior Performance" (Wiley)

 
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Tuesday
7/28/2009
6:00 AM
 090728A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After six, Gene Purcell talks with a state lawmaker who says a proposed law that would take the appointment of the state D-N-R chief out of the hands of the governor, would take the politics out of D-N-R decisions… Gene's guest after six-thirty says the current system is better because it makes the D-N-R more accountable.
Guests:
6:00 - Spencer Black, Democratic State Assembly Representative, Madison.
6:30 – Brad Boycks, Director of Government and Political Affairs, Wisconsin Builders Association.

 
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Tuesday
7/28/2009
7:00 AM
 090728B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After seven, Gene Purcell and his guest philosopher examine the wide range of hopes and fears about artificial intelligence, from a robot-powered utopia... to a chilling vision of machines gone wild. Gene's guest says there are benefits and downsides... and a lot of questions we should be asking ourselves.
Guest: James Moor (MORE), Professor of Philosophy at Dartmouth College. Author, “The Turing Test: The Elusive Standard of Artificial Intelligence”. Co-editor, “Cyberphilosophy: The Intersection of Computing and Philosophy.”

 
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Tuesday
7/28/2009
8:00 AM
 090728C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, Gene Purcell welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week’s edition of On Your Money. Kevin has tips on beating inflation at the grocery store... and in your finances. And he’ll answer your personal finance questions, too.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
7/27/2009
6:00 AM
 090727A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Wisconsin’s domestic partner benefits are being challenged in a new lawsuit as unconstitutional. After six, Gene Purcell talks with the lead counsel bringing the lawsuit; then after six-thirty, his guest argues in favor of domestic partner benefits.
Guests:
6:00 - Rick Esenberg (ESS-en-berg), Visiting Associate Professor of Law,
Marquette University. Lead counsel in the lawsuit.
6:30 - Katie Belanger (BELL-en-jer), Executive Director, FAIR Wisconsin.

 
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Monday
7/27/2009
7:00 AM
 090727B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
High-speed rail is the topic on this week's edition of The State Capitol Report. Gene Purcell's guest, after seven, is glad high-speed rail is chugging toward reality. And, after seven-thirty, Gene talks with a state lawmaker who says we should be putting the brakes on.
Guests:
7:00 - Rick Harnish, Executive Director, Midwest High Speed Rail Association.
7:30 - Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator, West Bend.

 
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Monday
7/27/2009
8:00 AM
 090727C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, Gene Purcell's guest discusses how wartime leaders have skillfully manipulated Americans with misinformation and exaggeration to get support for foreign wars.
Guest: Susan Brewer, professor of History, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Author, "Why America Fights: Patriotism and War Propaganda from the Phillipines to Iraq" (Oxford University Press).

 
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Friday
7/24/2009
6:00 AM
 090724A

Joy Cardin
Nothing gets the weekend going like a polka party. There’s a big one in Pulaski, Wisconsin this weekend. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the role of polka music in Wisconsin culture.
Guests: Jim Leary, Professor of Folklore and Scandinavian studies, UW-Madison. Co-Director, Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures.
Jerry Butalla (byoo-TAH-luh), President, Wisconsin Polka Boosters. http://www.wisconsinpolkaboosters.com/
Pulaski Polka Days info: www.pulaskipolkadays.com

 
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Friday
7/24/2009
7:00 AM
 090724B

Joy Cardin
Some business groups oppose the health care reform plan in the U.S. House. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says businesses... especially small businesses... would be hurt by the National healthcare plan now on the table.
Guest: Amanda Austin, Director of Federal Public Policy, National Federation of Independent Business. www.nfib.com

 
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Friday
7/24/2009
8:00 AM
 090724C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. The health care debate is at the top of the agenda this week... also, a look at progress on high-speed rail in Wisconsin, along with other state and national issues.
GUEST: Chris Lato, Public Relations Account Executive, Avicom Marketing Communications. Former Communications Director, Wisconsin Republican Party. His blog is www.wispundits.com.
GUEST: Ben Manski, Executive Director, Liberty Tree. http://libertytreefdr.org/

 
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Thursday
7/23/2009
6:00 AM
 090723A

Joy Cardin
Middleton, Wisconsin is America’s fourth-best small town to live in, according to a recent Money Magazine survey. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest take a look at the appeal of the State’s smaller communities, and take your vote for the best Wisconsin town.
Guest: Gary Knowles, travel writer and marketing consultant to hospitality and travel businesses. Author, "The Great Wisconsin Touring Book - 30 Spectacular Auto Tours" (Trails Books). Developer, Wonders of Wisconsin.

Best Wisconsin town, according to WPR listeners: Shawano (2 votes), La Crosse, Butternut, Ripon, Mishicot, Phillips, Shawano, Mount Horeb, Sparta, Wabeno, Peshtigo, Pulaski, Florence, Prairie du Chien, Lake Geneva

 
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Thursday
7/23/2009
7:00 AM
 090723B

Joy Cardin
This week, President Obama made his case for healthcare overhaul...despite sagging approval ratings. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses whether or not the president has enough credibility to accomplish his healthcare goals.
Guests: Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison. Co-developer and contributor, Pollster.com.

 
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Thursday
7/23/2009
8:00 AM
 090723C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin talks with a proponent and practitioner of naturopathic (nature-o-PATH-ick)medicine, which combines conventional and alternative methods. He has tips to improve your health and well-being in a natural way.
Guest: Michael T. Murray, N.D., author, "What the Drug Companies Won't Tell You & Your Doctor Doesn't Know: The Alternative Treatments That May Change Yor Life--and the Prescriptions That Could Harm You" (Atria Books).

 
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Wednesday
7/22/2009
6:00 AM
 090722A

Joy Cardin
More Americans are living to be one-hundred. After six, Joy Cardin talks with a longevity expert about what leads to a better quality-of-life as we age. And she wants to know, do YOU want to be a centenarian? ...and what are you doing to get there?
Guest: Dr. Thomas Perls, Associate Professor of Medicine and Geriatrics and Director, New England Centenarian Study, Boston University School of Medicine. www.bumc.bu.edu/centenarian

 
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Wednesday
7/22/2009
7:00 AM
 090722B

Joy Cardin
Healthcare overhaul is a top story this week. After seven, Joy Cardin wants to hear YOUR story about dealing with the U.S. health care system... good or bad. Joy’s guests are spurring an effort to collect health care stories, to put a human face on the policy debate.
Guest: Bill Lueders (LEED-ers), News Editor, Isthmus Newsweekly, Madison.
Guest: Deborah Blum (bl-UM), Professor of Journalism, UW-Madison.

 
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Wednesday
7/22/2009
8:00 AM
 090722C

Joy Cardin
Conflicts with the In-laws can have a negative effect on a marriage... and the whole family. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest examine relationships with In-laws, how they operate, and how you can manage conflict, and improve your relations.
Guest: Terri Apter, Psychologist, Writer. Author, "What Do You Want From Me? Learning to Get Along with In-laws" (Norton).

 
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Tuesday
7/21/2009
6:00 AM
 090721A

Joy Cardin
Some books, you can’t help but read over and over again. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest discusses the joys of re-reading.
Guests: Emily Auerbach, Professor of English and Liberal Studies, UW-Madison. Co-host (with Norman Gililand) of “University of the Air” on WPR. E-mail your suggestions to eauerbach@dcs.wisc.edu.

 
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Tuesday
7/21/2009
7:00 AM
 090721B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says it’s worth taking a look back at Walter Cronkite’s career... but we should be careful not to buy into the myths of his role in American society. That, and a look at the changing role of TV news in a segmented media landscape, today, after seven.
Guest: James Baughman (BOFF-man), Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, UW-Madison. Author, “Same Time, Same Station: Creating American Television, 1948-1961”

 
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Tuesday
7/21/2009
8:00 AM
 090721C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin spends the hour with financial planner Kevin McKinley On Your Money. Kevin looks at new unemployment numbers, talks about government incentives for saving energy, and answers your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner, and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com Share your money-saving tips on our online community: www.wpr.org/community

 
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Monday
7/20/2009
6:00 AM
 090720A

Joy Cardin
"Tax soda to pay for health care," is the message from Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, who says a tax on soda could make us healthier…by cutting down on sugar, and by helping to pay for health care.
Guest: Michael Jacobson, Executive Director, Center for Science in the Public Interest.

 
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Monday
7/20/2009
7:00 AM
 090720B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin covers two issues on The State Capitol Report. At seven, a state lawmaker wants to make it easier for felons to regain their voting rights. At seven-thirty, a lawmaker from Fond du Lac discusses the possibility of the Mercury Marine company leaving Wisconsin.
Guest: 7:00 – Joe Parisi, Democratic State Assembly Representative, Madison.
Guest: 7:30 – Randy Hopper, Republican State Senator, Fond du Lac.

 
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Monday
7/20/2009
8:00 AM
 090720C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest takes us into the world of Tall people, and discusses the advantages (twenty-six of the last thirty presidents were the taller candidate) and disadvantages...(scrunched into an airplane seat) of six-feet-plus people.
Guest: Arianne Cohen, six-feet-four, author, "The Tall Book: A Celebration of Life From On High" (Bloomsbury) www.ariannecohen.com

 
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Friday
7/17/2009
6:00 AM
 090717A

Joy Cardin
Whether it’s the Eiffel Tower, Grand Canyon, or a cozy landmark just around the corner, what are the best places around the world to visit? After six, Joy Cardin's guest encourages the world community to share their favorite travel destinations.
Guest: Ciaran (KEE-rahn) Bradley, co-founder of stoodthere.com, a social networking site that helps people share their favorite places and events in the world.

 
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Friday
7/17/2009
7:00 AM
 090717B

Joy Cardin
Congress is tackling health care, with proposals on the table in the House and Senate. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says don’t hold your breath—it will be a long debate, and a lot could change by the time Congress is done.
Guest: Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-
Stevens Point

 
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Friday
7/17/2009
8:00 AM
 090717C

Joy Cardin
It’s The Week in Review, after eight, with Joy Cardin and her guests. This week, they tackle the Supreme Court nomination hearings, health care overhaul, economic stimulus, and other top stories of the week.
Guest: Tony Palmeri, Associate Professor of Communications, UW-Oshkosh.
Guest: Owen Robinson, blogger, www.BootsandSabers.com Columnist, West Bend Daily News.

 
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Thursday
7/16/2009
6:00 AM
 090716A

Joy Cardin
The words, “In God We Trust” are to be engraved at the entrance to the U.S. Capital Visitor Center. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says this is an unconstitutional endorsement of religion.
Guests: Annie Laurie Gaylor, Co-President, Freedom from Religion Foundation.

 
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Thursday
7/16/2009
7:00 AM
 090716B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin takes a look into the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor (so-toe-my-YOUR). Joy welcomes a Wisconsin law professor who supports the nomination.
Guest: Ed Fallone (fah-LONE), Associate Professor of Law, Marquette University. He was on an advisory committee for Senator Kohl leading up to the confirmation hearings.

 
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Thursday
7/16/2009
8:00 AM
 090716C

Joy Cardin
What would happen if gas prices rose to eight, ten, or eighteen dollars per gallon? After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says the rising price of gas could actually improve our lives. Tune in to find out how.
Guest: Christopher Steiner, author, "$20 Per Gallon: How the Rising Cost of Gasoline Will Radically Change Our Lives For the Better" (Grand Central Publishing).

 
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Wednesday
7/15/2009
6:00 AM
 090715A

Joy Cardin
A nationwide study rates Wisconsin’s two biggest cities among the safest for driving. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest talk about safe driving and the rules-of-the-road. And they want to hear where you think the best, and worst, drivers can be found.
Guest: Larry Kamholz, (KAM-holtz), Spokesman, AAA-Wisconsin.

 
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Wednesday
7/15/2009
7:00 AM
 090715B

Joy Cardin
President Obama says we should be patient… but some Democrats want a second stimulus package, as soon as possible. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest economist says, though some are calling for it, we don't need another stimulus package… and the first one could have been a lot better.
Guest: T.J. Brooks, Associate Professor of Economics, UW-La Crosse.

 
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Wednesday
7/15/2009
8:00 AM
 090715C

Joy Cardin
The U.S. has the largest incarceration rate in the world, with one in every one-hundred adults in prison. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest, a former federal prosecutor, says our justice system is broken, and has controversial solutions for citizens to stand up for their rights, and the rights of others.
Guest: Paul Butler, expert on jury nullification. Author, Let's Get Free: A Hip Hop Theory of Justice" (The New Press).

 
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Tuesday
7/14/2009
6:00 AM
 090714A

Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, bullying isn’t just a minor schoolyard nuisance... it’s a serious health concern, for the bully as well as the victim.
Guest: Dr. Robert Sege (SEGG-ee), Chief of Ambulatory Pediatrics, Boston Medical Center. Co-author of a new policy statement on youth violence and bullying for the American Academy of Pediatrics. www.aap.org/healthtopics/violprev.cfm

 
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Tuesday
7/14/2009
7:00 AM
 090714B

Joy Cardin
Democratic Senators are calling for an investigation of former V-P Dick Cheney (CHAIN-ee) after reports he instructed the C-I-A to mislead Congress. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest is concerned that the Obama White House is continuing many of the questionable policies of the previous administration.
Guest: Matt Rothschild, Editor, The Progressive magazine. www.progressive.org

 
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Tuesday
7/14/2009
8:00 AM
 090714C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley On Your Money. Join the show for answers to your personal finance questions, and find out about a “do-over” for social security, and why there may be a dress code… at your local bank.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
7/13/2009
6:00 AM
 090713A

Joy Cardin
Millions suffer from sleep apnea (APP-nee-ah) and many don’t even know it. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatments of this common sleep disorder.
Guest: Dr. David Davila (da-VILL-uh), a full-time sleep physician and member of the Board of Directors for The National Sleep Foundation.

 
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Monday
7/13/2009
7:00 AM
 090713B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it's The State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. This week, Joy gets two perspectives on the tuition increases passed last week by the UW Board of Regents.
7:00 Guest: Sara Goldrick-Rab (rhymes with lab), assistant professor of
educational policy studies and sociology, UW-Madison.
7:30 Guest: John Wiley, professor of public affairs and educational leadership
and policy analysis, UW-Madison. Former Chancellor, UW-Madison.

 
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Monday
7/13/2009
8:00 AM
 090713C

Joy Cardin
After eight, take a journey in the world of bird songs. Joy Cardin talks with an expert on the singing behavior of birds. He says there's a lot of beauty and understanding to be gained even from the cackling of crows.
Guest: Donald Kroodsma, former professor of biology, University of Massachusetts. Author, "Birdsong by the Seasons."

 
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Friday
7/10/2009
6:00 AM
 090710A

Joy Cardin
From backyard eggs, to the new favorite family pet, it's forging a fresh place in the "pecking order" of human importance... After six, Joy Cardin welcomes two filmmakers who bring to light a new phenomenon, the "Urban Chicken."
Guests: Tashai (tuh-SHY) Lovington and Robert Lughai (roh-BARE loo-GUY), co-directors of the documentary film, “Mad City Chickens.” (Saturday night at 9:30 on Wisconsin Public Television’s “Director’s Cut.”)

 
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Friday
7/10/2009
7:00 AM
 090710B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says it's difficult today to sort truth from lies in the face of information overload... what we need is a “Baloney Detection Kit”.
Guest: Michael Shermer, Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine. Executive
Director, Skeptics Society. Author, “The Mind of the Market.” His video on the "Baloney Detection Kit" is online at www.skeptic.com

 
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Friday
7/10/2009
8:00 AM
 090710C

Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin for The Week in Review. Joy and her guests tackle health care, Sarah Palin’s future, and more. And don’t miss the Almost Famous Week in Review Quiz. If you'd like to be a contestant on a future Week In Review Quiz, send an email to talk@wpr.org!
Guest: Kevin Hermening, Treasurer and past chairman, Republican Party of
Marathon County.
- Louis Fortis, editor-in-chief, Shepherd Express, Milwaukee.

 
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Thursday
7/9/2009
6:00 AM
 090709A

Joy Cardin
After six, belly-up-to-the-bar with Joy Cardin and her guest... as they talk about the best bars and taverns... in Wisconsin... and around the world. And of course, call in to declare your favorite drinking establishment of the past or present.
Guest: Doug Moe, Daily Columnist, Wisconsin State Journal.

 
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Thursday
7/9/2009
7:00 AM
 090709B

Joy Cardin
The health care debate picks up in the Congress this week... with some Senators vowing to include a Public Option, and some ready to fight tooth-and-nail against it. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with an expert on the policy and politics of health care.
Guest: Thomas Oliver, Associate Director for Health Policy, UW Population Health Institute. Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences, UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

 
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Thursday
7/9/2009
8:00 AM
 090709C

Joy Cardin
An F-D-A panel has issued warnings on one of the most popular pain relievers in the U.S. Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, says some of their recommendations went too far--and at 8:30, she'll bring a Wisconsin physician into the conversation. Sorting out the pros and cons of the pain relief market.
Guests: Daniel Hussar (HUSS-arr), Professor of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia. Author and editor, www.pharmacistactivist.com
Dr. Tim Bartholow (BARTH-uh-low), Senior Vice President of the Wisconsin Medical Society; he was a family physician in Sauk Prairie for 18 years.

 
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Wednesday
7/8/2009
6:00 AM
 090708A

Joy Cardin
From child labor in sugar cane fields to persecuted trade unionists in Colombia, there’s more than meets the eye when we order a refreshing Coke. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest takes us behind the label of the world’s biggest brand name, Coca-Cola.
Guest: Mark Thomas, Comedian, Political Activist, and Reporter from London. Author, “Belching Out the Devil: Global Adventures With Coca-Cola.” (CANCELLED)

 
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Wednesday
7/8/2009
7:00 AM
 090708B

Joy Cardin
Round-the-clock Michael Jackson coverage has drawn criticism that news outlets are paying too much attention. But Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says the networks are covering Michael Jackson because the public wants them to.
Guest: Tim Cuprisin (coo-PRISS-in), Media Columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

 
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Wednesday
7/8/2009
8:00 AM
 090708C

Joy Cardin
The Internet has changed not just the way we live, work, and communicate.... but also the way we get our news, and vote. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the fascinating world of bloggers on the Internet, and how they influence our politics.
Guest: Eric Boehlert, Journalist. Senior Fellow, Media Matters. Author, "Bloggers on the Bus: How the Internet Changed Politics and the Press" (Free Press).

 
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Tuesday
7/7/2009
6:00 AM
 090707A

Joy Cardin
Last week, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin abruptly announced she would be stepping down. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest discusses possible reasons for her resignation and what this means for her future in politics.
Guest: Dave Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor.

 
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Tuesday
7/7/2009
7:00 AM
 090707B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest examine the significance of a plan announced yesterday (Monday) by President Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (de-MEET-ree med-VYED-ev) to reduce nuclear weapons stockpiles by the end of the year. Will it work? And what does the deal mean for U.S.-Russia relations?
Guest: Andrew Kydd, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison

 
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Tuesday
7/7/2009
8:00 AM
 090707C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s time for Joy Cardin's weekly segment “On Your Money”. This week, Joy welcomes back financial planner Kevin McKinley to discuss important money matters, and answer your questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC.

 
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Monday
7/6/2009
6:00 AM
 090706A

Joy Cardin
Last week at this time, Joy Cardin's guest spoke in favor of lifting the moratorium on nuclear power construction. After six today, Joy's guest says the moratorium should remain in place because nuclear energy is dangerous to public health and the environment.
Guest: Jennifer Nordstrom, coordinator of the arbon-Free, Nuclear-Free (CFNF) Campaign for the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research
http://www.carbonfreenuclearfree.org/

 
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Monday
7/6/2009
7:00 AM
 090706B

Joy Cardin
Governor Doyle signed a two-year 62-billion dollar state budget last week. After seven, on The State Capitol Report, get the highlights from WPR state government reporter Shawn Johnson. After seven-thirty, a look at how the governor’s race is heating up as another candidate throws his hat in the ring.
Guests:
- 7:00-7:30 Shawn Johnson, State Government Reporter, Wisconsin Public Radio.
- 7:30-8:00 Scott Milfred, Editorial Page Editor, Wisconsin State Journal. His columns are at www.scottmilfred.com.

 
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Monday
7/6/2009
8:00 AM
 090706C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it's the first Monday of the month and that means Joy Cardin welcomes in WPR Chief Operating Officer, Mike Crane. They'll take your questions, comments, and ideas about all things Wisconsin Public Radio!
Guest: Mike Crane, Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Public Radio.

 
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Friday
7/3/2009
6:00 AM
 090703C

Joy Cardin
Getting ready for that 4th-of-July barbeque? After six, Joy Cardin's guest has tips to easily transform fresh ingredients into delicious dishes like Honey-Glazed Spareribs, Cajun Turkey Burgers, and Grilled Sweet Potatoes.
Guest: Bob Sloan, author, "The Tailgating Cookbook", "The Working Stiff Cookbook" and "Dad's Awesome Grilling Book: Techniques, Tips, Stories & More than 100 Great Recipes" (Chronicle Books).

 
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Friday
7/3/2009
7:00 AM
 090703B

Joy Cardin
It could be the beginning-of-the-end for big tobacco, according to Joy Cardin's guest, after seven. He says a new plan to let the F-D-A regulate tobacco could help eliminate smoking in the U.S. over the next forty years.
Guest: Dr. Michael Fiore, Director, Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, UW Medical School. Co-authored a piece on the tobacco industry in the new edition of American Journal of Public Health. www.ctri.wisc.edu

 
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Friday
7/3/2009
8:00 AM
 090703C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it's The Week In Review. This week, Joy Cardin's guests spar over the top news headlines... from international news in Afghanistan and Honduras, to the latest on the passing of the State Budget. Also, they unveil the brand new Week In Review Quiz. If you'd like to be a contestant for an upcoming Week In Review Quiz, contact us at talk@wpr.org .
Guests:
- Ed Garvey, Senior Partner, law firm of Garvey, McNeil and Associates. Publisher, FightingBob.com.
- Rick Berg, Board Member, Wisconsin Common Cause.

 
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Thursday
7/2/2009
6:00 AM
 090702A

Joy Cardin
President Obama is touring America's farmlands, saying biofuel production should play a major role in the rural economy. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the potential for small-scale bio-fuel production across the U.S. ...even in our own back-yards.
Guest: David Blume, executive director, International Institute of Ecological Agriculture. Author, "Alcohol Can Be A Gas." His biofuel workshop is next Monday and Tuesday in Madison. www.permaculture.com

 
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Thursday
7/2/2009
7:00 AM
 090702B

Joy Cardin
Leaders of a military coup (KOO) in Honduras have been given a 3-day deadline to handover power back to the ousted President. They say they have no such plans. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the background behind the coup (KOO) in Honduras, and what might happen next.
Guest: Nikolas Kozloff, author, "Revolution! South America and the Rise of the New Left." www.senorchichero.blogspot.com

 
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Thursday
7/2/2009
8:00 AM
 090702C

Joy Cardin
A new survey finds younger generations have expectations about old age that don’t match the realities faced by older generations today. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the expectations...and the realities...of aging in America.
Guest: Kim Parker, senior researcher for Social and Demographic Trends, Pew Research Center.

 
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Wednesday
7/1/2009
6:00 AM
 090701A

Joy Cardin
Many continue to mourn Pop icons Michael Jackson and Farah Fawcett. Joy Cardin and her guest, after six, look at the experience of the passing of a celebrity or public figure. They invite your call on how the death of a public figure impacts your life.
Guest: Jon Pollack, History Instructor, Madison Area Technical College. WPR frequent guest on pop culture.

 
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Wednesday
7/1/2009
7:00 AM
 090701B

Joy Cardin
After seven, call Joy Cardin with your program ideas and guest suggestions when she hosts an Open Line. Let Joy know what topics and guests you'd like to hear on future programs.
 
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Wednesday
7/1/2009
8:00 AM
 090701C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest examine how the increasing demand for talented women in the American workforce has demanded new rules of engagement in today's workplace.
Guest: Katty Kay, Washington Correspondent and Anchor for BBC World News America. Co-author, "Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules For Succes" (Collins Books).

 
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Tuesday
6/30/2009
6:00 AM
 090630A

Joy Cardin
Yesterday, Governor Doyle signed the new State budget. After six, Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker says the State budget was crafted behind closed doors... and he's introduced legislation to make the process open to the public.
Guest: Dean Kaufert, Republican State Assembly Representative, Neenah.

 
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Tuesday
6/30/2009
7:00 AM
 090630B

Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says the recent Supreme Court ruling on a high-profile discrimination case involving Connecticut firefighters could leave a lot of employers scratching their heads about what to do next.
Guest: Marcia (MAR-shuh) McCormick, Associate Professor of Law, St.
Louis University School of Law. Co-author, “Workplace Prof Blog” – http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/

 
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Tuesday
6/30/2009
8:00 AM
 090630C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s the weekly “On Your Money” segment with Joy Cardin. This week, Joy welcomes a finance columnist to talk about setting financial goals, and protecting your credit cards. Plus, answers for your call-in questions.
Guest: Laura Rowley, Money and Happiness Columnist, Yahoo!Finance. Her book
is of the same name. Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies, Seton Hall University. Her blogs, www.moneyandhappiness.com.

 
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Monday
6/29/2009
6:00 AM
 090629A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says we should lift the moratorium on nuclear power construction in Wisconsin…he says it will pave the way toward bringing clean, efficient nuclear power to the state.
Guest: Tom Still, President of the Wisconsin Technology Council

 
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Monday
6/29/2009
7:00 AM
 090629B

Joy Cardin
It took some all-night sessions, but state lawmakers hammered out a budget plan—amid accusations of too much secrecy, and with lots of controversial plans coming down to the wire. After seven, join Joy Cardin’s State Capitol Report—Joy and her guests will puzzle out what happened, and what comes next.
Guests:
Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter

Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs at the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee

 
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Monday
6/29/2009
8:00 AM
 090629C

Joy Cardin
As the movie Public Enemies makes its debut nationwide, Joy Cardin and her guest take a closer look at the true stories of John Dillinger’s exploits in the state of Wisconsin, including what really happened at the Little Bohemia lodge near Manitowish Waters in April 1934. Tune in after eight.
Guest: Michael Bie (bee) non-fiction Wisconsin writer. Author, “Classic Wisconsin Weekends” and “It Happened in Wisconsin.”
http://www.classicwisconsin.com/features/index.htm

 
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Friday
6/26/2009
6:00 AM
 090626A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Wolves and humans have always had an uneasy relationship — and a state plan that could allow wolf hunting in Wisconsin is generating strong feelings. After six, John Munson talks to an expert on wolf-human interaction about the best way to manage wolves - in order to preserve nature while protecting livestock and other resources.
Guest: Adrian Treves (TREVV-iss), Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
at the University of Wisconsin-Madison—he specializes in predatory
animals and their interaction with human society

 
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Friday
6/26/2009
7:00 AM
 090626B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Governor Mark Sanford and Senator John Ensign joined a long bipartisan list of high-profile politicians caught cheating on their wives. After seven, John Munson asks his guest psychologist why politicians cheat…and why they think they can get away with it.
Guest: Frank Farley, Professor of Psychology at Temple University

 
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Friday
6/26/2009
8:00 AM
 090626C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, join John Munson and his guests for a look at the Week in Review. John and his guests will tackle the big news of the week, from North Korea and Iran to budget wrangling here in Wisconsin.
Guests:
Bill Kraus, veteran Republican political strategist.

Bill Lueders, News Editor at Isthmus Magazine in Madison

 
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Thursday
6/25/2009
6:00 AM
 090625A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
A provision in the Senate budget would redefine agricultural land for property tax purposes, if passed. John Munson’s guest, after six, says the intention of the provisions is to let farmers keep farming. His guest, after six-thirty, says changing the definition of ‘ag land’ will actually hurt farmers by increasing their property taxes.
Guests:
6:00-6:30, Edward Huck, Executive Director at the Wisconsin Alliance of Cities
6:30-7:00, Paul Zimmerman, Executive Director of Public Affairs at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation

 
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Thursday
6/25/2009
7:00 AM
 090625B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
North Korea has ramped up its threats even further this week, saying it will wipe the U.S. off the globe if provoked. After seven, John Munson’s guest says the steady stream of threats is aimed at getting attention from the international community — but it won’t have the results North Korea wants.
Guest: Wayne Patterson, Professor of History at St. Norbert College and co-editor of Korean-American Relations: 1866-1997; he returned from Korea earlier this month

 
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Thursday
6/25/2009
8:00 AM
 090625C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
What's it like to leap across the "God Divide"? After eight, John Munson talks with a Brown University student who spent a semester learning about his conservative Christian peers by living among them at Jerry Falwell's "Bible Boot Camp."
Guest: Kevin Roose, a senior at Brown University, where he studies English literature and writes regular columns for the Brown Daily Herald; author of "The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner's Semester At America's Holiest University."

 
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Wednesday
6/24/2009
6:00 AM
 090624A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
In April, the Los Angeles Times published a front-page advertisement that could have been confused for an actual news article. After six, John Munson and his guest examine how desperate measures by news media during a poor economy may be breaking down the barriers between news and advertising.
Guest: Natalie Pompilio, a Philadelphia-based writer and former reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer and New Orleans’ Times-Picayune. Her article, “A Porous Wall” appears in the June/July 2009 issue of the American Journalism Review.

 
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Wednesday
6/24/2009
7:00 AM
 090624B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Twitter and social networking sites have drawn fire for being trivial time-wasters…but now they’re center stage in Iranian turmoil. After seven, John Munson talks with an expert on the newest of the new media about political dissent on the cutting edge of the internet.
Guest: Paul Levinson, Professor of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham University. Author, “New, New Media” (forthcoming, September). His blog is www.paullevinson.blogspot.com

 
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Wednesday
6/24/2009
8:00 AM
 090624C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, John Munson and his guest discuss the people and ideas that forged modern finance and investing, from the formative days of Wall Street through the Great Depression and into the financial calamity of today.
Guest: Justin Fox, the economics and business columnist for Time magazine. Author, "The Myth of the Rational Market: A History of Risk, Reward, and Delusion on Wall Street" (Harper Collins)

 
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Tuesday
6/23/2009
6:00 AM
 090623A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that prisoners do not have a constitutional right to DNA testing that might prove their innocence. After six, John Munson’s guest discusses why this ruling is detrimental to proving innocence, improving the justice system, and saving lives.
Guest: Keith Findley, Clinical Professor of Law with the Frank J. Remington Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

 
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Tuesday
6/23/2009
7:00 AM
 090623B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
President Obama and pharmaceutical representatives reached an agreement to help close a gap in prescription drug coverage under Medicare. After seven, John Munson’s guest explains what this means for senior citizens receiving coverage. After seven-thirty, we get a response from AARP’s Wisconsin Chapter.
Guests:
- 7:00 – 7:30, Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
- 7:30 – 8:00, Lisa Lamkins, Federal Advocacy Director for AARP-Wisconsin

 
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Tuesday
6/23/2009
8:00 AM
 090623C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s our weekly installment of On Your Money. This week, John Munson welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley to continue their series on social security, with tips on how to decide if you should take your check sooner... or later!
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC.

 
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Monday
6/22/2009
6:00 AM
 090622A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
A state law would make it easier to build wind turbines in Wisconsin—by over-riding local ordinances. After six, John Munson’s guest says local governments should have control over where turbines go—at 6:30, his guest says local ordinances will stifle wind energy development.
Guest: 6:00 – Bob Welch, Spokesman, Coalition For Wisconsin Environmental Stewardship.
Guest: 6:30 - Michael Vickerman, Executive Director, Renew Wisconsin www.cwestonline.org
www.renewwisconsin.org

 
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Monday
6/22/2009
7:00 AM
 090622B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
There may be some action on the state budget as soon as Tuesday, and this week on the State Capitol Report, John Munson and his guests will preview what's on tap. After seven, he talks to WPR State Capitol Reporter Shawn Johnson; then after 7:30, he welcomes Todd Berry of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.
Guests:

7:00 - Shawn Johnson, State Government Reporter, Wisconsin Public Radio.

7:30 - Todd Berry, President, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. www.wistax.org

 
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Monday
6/22/2009
8:00 AM
 090622C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, John Munson's guest says with mothers often supporting the family, stay-at-home dads take on a roles different from their fathers and grandfathers, creating a new definition of fatherhood, and a transformation of the American family.
Guest: Jeremy Adam Smith, founder of Daddy Dialectic. Author, "The Daddy Shift: How Stay-at-Home Dads, Breadwinning Moms, and Shared Parenting are Transforming the American Family" (Beacon Press). www.daddy-dialectic.blogspot.com

 
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Friday
6/19/2009
6:00 AM
 090619A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
According to John Munson's guest, after six, State lawmakers shouldn't be able to raise money while they're working on the budget. He supports a ban on fund-raising during the budget season.
Guest: Mike McCabe, Executive Director, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. www.wisdc.org

 
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Friday
6/19/2009
7:00 AM
 090619B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Wisconsin produces more than six-hundred varieties of cheese, and John Munson’s guest, after seven, has pairings and recipes for them all. Plus, they’ll discuss breakfast on the farm, the impact farmers’ markets have on the state, and other dairy-related fun as we celebrate June Dairy Month.
Guest: Michelle Mielke, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

www.eatwisconsincheese.com

 
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Friday
6/19/2009
8:00 AM
 090619C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, John Munson hosts The Week in Review. John and his guests tackle the top news issues of the week... from national plans to reform health care and regulate the banking industry... to the latest on the State budget.
Guest: Scot Ross, Executive Director, One Wisconsin Now.
Guest: Margaret Farrow, Chair, Wisconsin Eye broadcast network. Former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.

 
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Thursday
6/18/2009
6:00 AM
 090618A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Internet gambling would be legal in the U.S. under a bill before Congress. After six, John Munson talks with a supporter, and after six-thirty, a detractor.
Guests:
6:00 - Jeffrey Sandman, Spokesman, Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative.
6:30 - Robert McGuigan (m'c-GOY-ghen), a Wisconsin critic of internet gambling. His son was killed in a dispute over internet gambling.

 
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Thursday
6/18/2009
7:00 AM
 090618B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Yesterday, President Obama unveiled his new plan to regulate the financial industry. After seven, John Munson and his guest examine what the plan does, and whether it would help or hurt consumers.
Guest: Ann Graham, Professor of Law, Texas Tech University School of Law. Former attorney for the FDIC and Texas Department of Banking. Editor, Banking Law Prof Blog www.lawprofessors.typepad.com/banking/

 
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Thursday
6/18/2009
8:00 AM
 090618C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
A new study says family-time has declined in recent years, and the rise of the internet is to blame, according to John Munson's guest, after eight. Has the internet isolated your family members, or has it brought you together? Call in and share your stories.
Guest: Michael Gilbert, Senior Fellow, Annenberg Center for the Digital Future, University of Southern California. Author, "The Disposable Male. www.digitalcenter.org

 
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Wednesday
6/17/2009
6:00 AM
 090617A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
You may have big summer travel plans... but are you going as far as... Mars? After six, join John Munson and his guests for a look at what it would take to mount an expedition to Mars... and why we should do it.
Guest: Susan Hassler, Editor in Chief, IEEE Spectrum Magazine.
Guest: Jean Kumagai, Senior Editor of IEEE Spectrum Magazine.

www.spectrum.ieee.org/static/special-reports

 
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Wednesday
6/17/2009
7:00 AM
 090617B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Turmoil continues in Iran following the presidential election last week. After seven, John Munson’s guest says this will likely be a major turning point for that nation.
Guest: Bahman Baktiari (BAH-mahn back-tee-ARR-ee), Director, Middle East Center, University of Utah.

 
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Wednesday
6/17/2009
8:00 AM
 090617C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, John Munson and his guest discuss the financial, social, and emotional issues many families face as they struggle to provide for their aging parents, and America's dysfunctional system for delivering and paying for elder care.
Guest: Howard Gleckman, consultant to the Brookings institution. Author, "Caring For Our Parents: America's Next Financial Crisis" (St. Martin's Press) www.blog.howardgleckman.com

 
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Tuesday
6/16/2009
6:00 AM
 090616A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
A U.S. Congressman wants a federal law requiring mandatory vacation time. John Munson’s guest, after six, says that’s a great idea. He says Americans don’t pay enough attention to the value of vacations and leisure time.
Guest: Al Gini (JEE-nee), Professor of Business Ethics, Loyola University. Author, “The Importance of Being Lazy: In Praise of Play, Leisure, and Vacations”

 
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Tuesday
6/16/2009
7:00 AM
 090616B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Health care reform tops the agenda for President Obama and Congressional Democrats. After seven, John Munson's guest says their proposals would do more harm than good.
Guest: Thomas Miller, Resident Fellow, American Enterprise Institute.

 
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Tuesday
6/16/2009
7:30 AM
 090616X

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Yesterday, John Munson talked with a Democratic State Senator about the State budget. Today, after 7:30, he catches up with the Republican perspective, as the Senate works toward a vote.
Guest: Alberta Darling, Republican State Senator from River Hills. Member, Joint Finance Committee.

 
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Tuesday
6/16/2009
8:00 AM
 090616C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, John Munson welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley On Your Money. Join in for a look at myths about Social Security, and how spending habits are changing. Plus, money-saving and eco-friendly tips for your lawn.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
6/15/2009
6:00 AM
 090615A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Part of the new State budget would require insurance companies to cover contraceptive services. After six, John Munson’s guest says this violates religious liberties. John’s guest, after six-thirty, says contraceptive equity is too important to make special exceptions.
Guest: 6:00 Kim Wadas (Wad-us), Associate Director of Education and Health Care, Wisconsin Catholic Conference.
Guest: 6:30 Nicole Safar (Suh-FAR), Legal and Policy Analyst, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin.

 
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Monday
6/15/2009
7:00 AM
 090615B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s The State Capitol Report. The State budget is moving from the Assembly to the Senate. John Munson talks with WPR's State Government Reporter Shawn Johnson for analysis. Then, after seven-thirty, a Democratic State Senator joins the conversation to discuss what comes next. (Note: a Republican State Senator will join the program on Tuesday, June 15)
Guest: 7:00 - Shawn Johnson, State Government Reporter, Wisconsin Public Radio.
Guest: 7:30 - Mark Miller, Democratic State Senator from Monona. Co-Chair, Joint Finance Committee.

 
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Monday
6/15/2009
8:00 AM
 090615C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Why do so many people tend to overeat? After eight, John Munson's guest describes how the body and mind responds when we consume foods that contain sugar, fat, and salt... and how the food industry creates products using these ingredients to stimulate our appetites.
Guest: David Kessler, M.D., former commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Author, "The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite" (Rodale Press).

 
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Friday
6/12/2009
6:00 AM
 090612A

Joy Cardin
Got Garage Sale fever? Thinking of having one of your own? After six, Joy Cardin and her guest take a virtual visit to The Garage Sale, with tips on how to buy... sell... and profit from this popular American pastime.
Guest: John Schroeder, author, "Garage Sale Fever! Hot Ideas For Holding Your Own Sale Plus Tips for Discovering Treasure at Local Sales" (DeForest Press).

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Friday
6/12/2009
7:00 AM
 090612B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says business coverage by the media failed us in the run-up to the economic downturn... and that business reporters weren’t willing to confront powerful economic institutions.
Guest: Dean Starkman, Managing Editor for The Audit, Columbia Journalism Review. His article on the business press: www.cjr.org/the_audit

 
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Friday
6/12/2009
8:00 AM
 090612C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin hosts The Week in Review. She and her guests focus on the top issues of the week, including a Presidential visit to Green Bay, elections in Iran, and progress on the state budget.
Guest: John Sharpless, Professor of History, UW-Madison.

Guest: Georgia Duerst-Lahti, Professor of Political Science, Beloit College.

 
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Thursday
6/11/2009
6:00 AM
 090611A

Joy Cardin
Instead of achieving the perfect lawn and garden, Joy Cardin's guest, after six, invites weeds, wilderness and wildness... into her lawn, her life, and onto her table. She describes why she is a weed advocate, but also why some plants should be eradicated.
Guest: Nancy Gift, Author, "A Weed by Any Other Name: The Virtues of a Messy Lawn, or Learning to Love the Plants We Don't Plant" (Bracon Press).

 
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Thursday
6/11/2009
7:00 AM
 090611B

Joy Cardin
Iran holds elections tomorrow (Fri)... and the White House will be closely watching. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says Iran is at a turning point... and the U.S. should take the opportunity to reach out to the nation, instead of rattling sabers.
Guest: William Beeman, Professor and Chair of Anthropology, University of Minnesota. Author, “The Great Satan vs. the Mad Mullahs: How the United States and Iran Demonize Each Other” His blog: www.wbeeman.com

 
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Thursday
6/11/2009
8:00 AM
 090611C

Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, says our personal quality of life depends largely on what we choose to pay attention to, and how. She describes how you can create a more focused life.
Guest: Winifred Gallagher, Author, "Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life" (Penguin Press).

 
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Wednesday
6/10/2009
6:00 AM
 090610A

Joy Cardin
Lots of fruits and vegetables, plenty of activity, weight loss... are some of the smart health choices many of us are NOT making. After six, Joy Cardin talks with the author of a new study showing many of our bad health habits are getting worse.
Guest: Dr. Dana King, Professor of Family Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina. Lead author of a study on health habits (June issue, The American Journal of Medicine).

 
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Wednesday
6/10/2009
7:00 AM
 090610B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin talks with the outgoing head of the Wisconsin Democratic Party about President Obama's visit this week, this weekend's State convention, and the future of the Party.
Guest: Joe Wineke, Chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

 
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Wednesday
6/10/2009
8:00 AM
 090610C

Joy Cardin
Newt Gingrich says much of it has already failed. After eight, join Joy Cardin for a look at how we measure success for President Obama's economic stimulus plan, and whether there's too much government meddling in the economy.
Guest: Van Mobley, Associate Professor of History & Economics, Concordia University. Trustee, Village of Thiensville, WI.

 
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Tuesday
6/9/2009
6:00 AM
 090609A

Joy Cardin
This week is Bike To Work Week. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the benefits of biking to work, and how bicyclists and motorists can better share the road.
Guest: Kevin Hardman, Executive Director, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin.

 
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Tuesday
6/9/2009
7:00 AM
 090609B

Joy Cardin
Healthcare reform is once again at the forefront in Washington. After seven, Congressman Steve Kagen joins Joy Cardin to discuss what he believes are the essential elements of proper healthcare reform.
Guest: Steve Kagen, Democratic U.S. Representative, Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District.

 
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Tuesday
6/9/2009
8:00 AM
 090609C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it's On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Tune in for answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
6/8/2009
6:00 AM
 090608A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin's guest says school funding should not be cut even in a tough budget situation. He says the State should consider ideas like a one-percent sales tax increase to pay for schools.
Guest: John Smart, former chair, Price County Democratic Party. Board member, Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools.

 
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Monday
6/8/2009
7:00 AM
 090608B

Joy Cardin
This week on The State Capitol Report, two members of the Joint Finance Committee join Joy Cardin to discuss the state budget. The State Assembly is set to vote on the proposed budget this week.
Guests:
- Robin Vos, Republican State Representative from Racine. Member, Joint Committee on Finance.
- Mark Pocan, Democratic State Representative from Madison. Co-chair, Joint Committee on Finance.

 
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Monday
6/8/2009
8:00 AM
 090608C

Joy Cardin
It survived the invention of the cassette, the walkman, and the Compact Disc. In the Age-of-the I-pod, does the concept of the the L-P record album still mean anything? Yes, says Joy Cardin's guest after eight. He believes we're amidst a vinyl revival.
Guest: Travis Elborough, cultural commentator. Author, "The Vinyl Countdown: The Album From LP to Ipod and Back Again" (Soft Skull Press)

 
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Friday
6/5/2009
6:00 AM
 090605A

Joy Cardin
Today's social complexities.... new technology, new concepts... have altered the rules of social behavior. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest explores these changes, and offers solid... and fun advice on how to cope.
Guest: Robin Abrahams, author, "Miss Conduct's Mind Over Manners: Master the Slippery Rules of Modern Ethics and Etiquette" (Times Books).

 
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Friday
6/5/2009
7:00 AM
 090605B

Joy Cardin
The Assembly is set to vote on the state budget next week. Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is unhappy with a proposed seventeen-point-five million dollar cutback for the Department of Justice. He joins Joy Cardin, after seven.
Guest: J.B. Van Hollen, Attorney General, State of Wisconsin.

 
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Friday
6/5/2009
8:00 AM
 090605C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s Joy Cardin’s Week in Review segment, with guests from different political perspectives. Joy and her guests discuss President Obama’s speech in Cairo, the G-M bankruptcy and what it means for Wisconsin, and criticism on the proposed state budget.
Guest: Paul Soglin, Former Madison Mayor. His blog, www.waxingamerica.com.
Guest: Chris Lato, Public Relations Account Executive, Avicom Marketing Communications. Former Communications Director, Wisconsin Republican Party. His blog, www.wispundits.com

 
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Thursday
6/4/2009
6:00 AM
 090604A

Joy Cardin
Girls are just as good as boys at math... until someone tells them they’re not. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says there’s no inherent difference in math ability between boys and girls... but our culture steers girls away from numbers.
Guest: Janet Hyde, Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies, UW-Madison.

 
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Thursday
6/4/2009
7:00 AM
 090604B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at President Obama’s effort to reach out to Muslim nations... and at recent surveys showing mistrust of the U.S. from those same countries. He says the world is watching for signs of a new American perspective on Israel and Palestine.
Guest: Hussein Ibish (IBB-ish), Senior Fellow, American Task Force on Palestine and Executive Director of the Hala Salaam Maksoud (HAH-lah suh-LAHM moks-OOD) Foundation for Arab-American Leadership. www.ibishblog.com

 
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Thursday
6/4/2009
8:00 AM
 090604C

Joy Cardin
The conflicting priorities of child care, job demands, and more... After eight, Joy Cardin's guest describes how working couples can successfully divide home-life responsibilities fifty/fifty.
Guest: Sharon Meers, Co-Author (with Joanna Strober), "Getting To 50/50: How Working Couples Can Have It All by Sharing It All" (Bantam). http://www.gettingto5050.com

 
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Wednesday
6/3/2009
6:00 AM
 090603A

Joy Cardin
After six, the topic is America’s aging workforce. Joy Cardin's guest says there are many misconceptions that keep seniors out of the workplace... like, "You can’t teach an old dog new tricks." She says if we don’t bust those myths, we’ll all suffer the economic consequences.
Guest: Carleen MacKay, Workforce Policy Advisor to AARP California. Co-author, “Return of the Boomers, A Leader’s Guide: Crossing the Bridge to the Future with the Help of the Mature Workforce.” www.agelessinamerica.com

 
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Wednesday
6/3/2009
7:00 AM
 090603B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the future of the Republican Party. Her guest says it's time to move beyond the Reagan legacy and the current Republican power structure.
Guest: Russ Douthat, Columnist, The New York Times. Co-author (with Reihan Salam), "Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win The Working Class and Save the American Dream" (Vintage).

 
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Wednesday
6/3/2009
8:00 AM
 090603C

Joy Cardin
Ever wonder where Words come from... and where they're going? After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says the English language evolves everyday all over the world, and amidst the changes, many misconceptions are born.
Guest: Patricia T. O'Conner, Co-Author (with Stewart Kellerman), "Origin of Origins of the Specious: Myths and Misconceptions of the English Language" (Random House). www.grammarphobia.com

 
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Tuesday
6/2/2009
6:00 AM
 090602A

Joy Cardin
The Healthy Families Act, now in Congress, would require mandatory paid sick leave for all employees. Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, says it would benefit nearly half of the workforce who don’t currently have paid sick leave. Joy’s guest, after six-thirty, says it would lead to wage cuts, and he offers alternative ideas.
Guests: 6:00 - Austin King, Director, Campaign for Healthy Families, Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN)
Guest: 6:30 - James Sherk, Bradley Fellow in Labor Policy, Heritage Foundation.

 
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Tuesday
6/2/2009
7:00 AM
 090602B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest examine the General Motors bankruptcy, and what it means for the future of the automaker... and the U.S. auto industry.
Guest: Dennis Virag (VIRR-ag), President, Automotive Consulting Group.

 
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Tuesday
6/2/2009
8:00 AM
 090602C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it's On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Tune in for answers to your personal finance questions, a look at the recent rise in consumer confidence and whether that's good news, and some money-saving summer travel advice.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC.
www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
6/1/2009
6:00 AM
 090601A

Joy Cardin
The auto industry isn’t the only sector hurting in today’s economy. Dairy farmers are also hit hard as world exports go down...along with demand. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest examine the state of the dairy industry today, and the economic outlook.
Guest: Bob Cropp, Dairy Marketing and Policy specialist, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural and Applied Economics, UW-Madison.

 
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Monday
6/1/2009
7:00 AM
 090601B

Joy Cardin
Wisconsin’s top budget committee took a stab at closing the state budget gap. After seven, Joy Cardin and State Government Reporter Shawn Johnson discuss the spending cuts and tax increases in the newly released State budget proposal.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
6/1/2009
8:00 AM
 090601C

Joy Cardin
Wisconsin Public Radio's Chief Operating Officer, and the new Music Director join Joy Cardin, after eight, to take your calls. They’ll share the latest news about WPR, and welcome your comments about the programming on the News and Classical Music network.
Guests:
- Mike Crane, Chief Operating Officer, WPR.
- Cheryl Dring, Director of Music Programming, WPR

 
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Friday
5/29/2009
6:00 AM
 090529A

Joy Cardin
A proposed state law would limit interest rates for lending... with the main target the so-called "payday" lenders. After six, Joy Cardin talks with a sponsor of the legislation. After six-thirty, she talks with an industry representative, who says the law would drive a needed service from Wisconsin.
Guest: 6:00 - Gordon Hintz (HINTS), Democratic State Assembly Representative,Oshkosh.
Guest: 6:30 - Jamie Fulmer, spokesman for Advance America payday lending company.

 
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Friday
5/29/2009
7:00 AM
 090529B

Joy Cardin
Meat-eaters and vegetarians don’t have to fight at the dinner table. Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, is a PETA (PEE-tah) spokesperson who says discussions about animal rights don’t have to turn into confrontations.
Guest: Bruce Friedrich, vice president for policy, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Co-author, "The Animal Activist’s Handbook"

 
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Friday
5/29/2009
8:00 AM
 090529C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. There’s a lot on the agenda, including the new U.S. Supreme Court nominee, trouble with North Korea, G-M’s efforts to avoid bankruptcy, and the state budget.
Guest: Owen Robinson, blogger, www.BootsandSabers.com. Columnist, West Bend Daily News.
Guest: Matt Rothschild, Editor, The Progressive magazine. www.progressive.org

 
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Thursday
5/28/2009
6:00 AM
 090528A

Joy Cardin
In Wisconsin, it’s not necessarily a crime to treat children with prayer instead of medical treatment…but it would be under a proposed state law. After six, Joy Cardin talks with a state lawmaker who wants to end the so-called “religious exemption” in State child welfare laws.
Guest: Terese Berceau (burr-SO), Democratic State Assembly Representative, Madison.

 
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Thursday
5/28/2009
7:00 AM
 090528B

Joy Cardin
A Wisconsin high school wants to hold graduation in a church. Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says that violates the Separation of Church and State. He’s part of a legal effort to stop it.
Guest: Barry Lynn, Executive Director, Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

 
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Thursday
5/28/2009
7:30 AM
 090528X

Joy Cardin
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss potential Republican opposition to President Obama's nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor (so-toe-my-YOUR) to the Supreme Court. And, whether any red flags are revealed in her past statements.
Guest: Rick Esenberg (ESS-en-berg), Visiting Associate Professor of Law, Marquette University. His blog, “Shark and Shepherd”. www.sharkandshepherd.blogspot.com

 
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Thursday
5/28/2009
8:00 AM
 090528C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss America's gastronomic roots, and the cultural significance of the foods we enjoy.
Guest: Mark Kurlansky, Author, "The Food of a Younger Land: A Portrait of American Food--Before the National Highway System, Before Chain Restaurants, and Before Frozen Food, When Nation's Food Was Seasonal, Regional, and Traditional--from the Lost WPA Files" (Riverhead Books).

 
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Wednesday
5/27/2009
6:00 AM
 090527A

Joy Cardin
After six, you're invited to share your ideas for future programs. Call in with your topic ideas and guest suggestions during Joy Cardin's May open line.
 
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Wednesday
5/27/2009
7:00 AM
 090527B

Joy Cardin
What approach will President Obama take toward North Korea following a second nuclear weapons test? Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says there are not a lot of good options on the table.
Guest: Michael Green, Associate Professor of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. Former head of Asian affairs, National Security Council (Bush administration).

 
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Wednesday
5/27/2009
7:30 AM
 090527X

Joy Cardin
President Obama has nominated Judge Sonia Sotomayor (so-toe-my-YOUR) to the Supreme Court bench. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin’s guest says the nomination of a Hispanic woman to the Court is a reflection of America.
Guest: John Nichols, Associate Editor, The Capital Times, Madison. Political writer for, The Nation.

 
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Wednesday
5/27/2009
8:00 AM
 090527C

Joy Cardin
The pursuit of happiness is fundamental to Americans, but happiness can seem a scarce commodity with the financial crisis hanging over our heads. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest suggests seven simple activities that hold the key to perfect happiness... and at a very low cost.
Guest: Willard Spiegelman, Author, "Seven Pleasures: Essays on Ordinary Happiness" (Farrar Straus & Giroux).

 
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Tuesday
5/26/2009
6:00 AM
 090526A

Joy Cardin
What do Emily Dickinson, Charles Darwin, and Thomas Jefferson have in common? They all suffered from migraines. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discribes his struggle living with migraines, and their physical and psychological influence on the individual, their family, and society.
Guest: Andrew Levy, author, "A Brain Wider than the Sky: A Migraine Diary" (Simon & Schuster)

 
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