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Monday
4/20/2009
7:00 AM
090420B
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Joy Cardin
The Joint Finance Committee has started picking away at the state budget. After seven, Joy Cardin welcomes W-P-R State Government Reporter Shawn Johnson for a look... and a preview of what’s coming up.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter.
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Monday
4/20/2009
7:30 AM
090420X
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Joy Cardin
A proposal by a state lawmaker would get rid of the office of Lieutenant Governor. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin’s guest says Lieutenant Governors play an important role, and the office should remain.
Guest: Julia Hurst, Executive Director, National Association of Lieutenant Governors.
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Monday
4/20/2009
8:00 AM
090420C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest economic news... and whether federal efforts to boost the economy are likely to pay off.
Guest: Daniel Gross, Senior Editor, Newsweek. Moneybox columnist, Slate magazine. Author, “Dumb Money.”
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Friday
4/17/2009
6:00 AM
090417A
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Joy Cardin
After six, find out what Wisconsinites think about state issues, like a smoking ban, and domestic partner benefits. After six-thirty, Joy Cardin and her guest look at results from the W-P-R / St. Norbert College Survey.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee.
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Friday
4/17/2009
7:00 AM
090417B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin continues her look at the W-P-R / St. Norbert College Survey covering the top issues in Wisconsin. She welcomes two state legislators to discuss the issues.
Guests:
- Robert Jauch, Democratic State Senator, Wisconsin 25th Senate District.
- Mark Gottlieb, Republican State Representative, Wisconsin 60th Assembly District.
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Friday
4/17/2009
8:00 AM
090417C
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Joy Cardin
It’s the Week in Review, after eight, with Joy Cardin and her guests. They’ll tackle the week’s top news stories, including tax protests, piracy, and presidential action on Cuba and Mexico.
Guests:
- Tony Palmeri, Associate Professor of Communications, UW-Oshkosh.
- Margaret Farrow, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. Chair, Wisconsin Eye broadcast network.
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Thursday
4/16/2009
6:00 AM
090416A
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Joy Cardin
The Spring 2009 W-P-R / St. Norbert Center Survey results are in, and after six, Joy Cardin and her guest examine what your neighbors say are the most important issues facing the nation... besides the economy. After six-thirty, what do you think of President Obama's policies to save the economy? Find out what the Survey said.
Guests:
- Wendy Scattergood, analyst, St. Norbert College Survey Center.
- 6:30 - Kevin Quinn, Associate Professor of Economics, St. Norbert College.
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Thursday
4/16/2009
7:00 AM
090416B
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Joy Cardin
How would you grade President Obama's job performance so far? After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the latest WPR/St. Norbert College Survey results on the issues facing our nation.
Guests:
- Wendy Scattergood, analyst, St. Norbert College Survey Center.
- Charles Franklin, professor of political science, UW-Madison, Co-developer and contributor, Pollster.com
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Thursday
4/16/2009
8:00 AM
090416C
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Joy Cardin
Organic, vegan, free-range, locally grown.... the terms have become more common as Americans become more food-aware. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest tells how he came to the conclusion that a plant-based vegetarian, or vegan diet, is the most mindful to follow.
Guest: Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, author, "The Face on Your Plate: The Truth about Food" (Norton)
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Wednesday
4/15/2009
6:00 AM
090415A
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Joy Cardin
Proposed changes in Wisconsin election law would end Spring elections and lower the voting age to seventeen. After six, Joy Cardin talks with a State Senator opposed to the changes.
Guest: Neal Kedzie, Republican State Senator, Elkhorn.
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Wednesday
4/15/2009
7:00 AM
090415B
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Joy Cardin
The White House has eased travel restrictions to Cuba... with more changes ahead. After seven, Joy Cardin gets two perspectives on Cuban-American relations today. Her first guest wants to see normalized relations. Her guest, after seven-thirty, says we shouldn’t ease up on the autocratic Cuban regime.
Guests:
7:00 - Ricardo Gonzalez, President, Madison-Camaguey (CAM-uh-gway) Sister City Project. www.madisoncamaguey.org
7:30 - Frank Calzon (cal-ZONE), Executive Director, Center for a Free Cuba. www.cubacenter.org
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Wednesday
4/15/2009
8:00 AM
090415C
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Joy Cardin
Common superstitions. Many people cross their fingers, knock on wood, and avoid walking under ladders. Where does it all come from? After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the science behind the belief in the supernatural.
Guest: Bruce M. Hood, Director, Bristol Cognitive Development Centre, University of Bristol. Author, "Supersense: Why We Believe in the Unbelievable" (HarperOne).
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Tuesday
4/14/2009
6:00 AM
090414A
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Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin talks with an organizer of tax day “Tea Parties” in Wisconsin... part of a nationwide protest against federal spending priorities.
Guest: Mark Block, State Director for Americans for Prosperity, organizer “Tea Party” events in Wisconsin.
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Tuesday
4/14/2009
7:00 AM
090414B
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Joy Cardin
An American crew and captain rescued from hijackers... but the piracy problem is far from over. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says the U.S. faces piracy challenges in a number of places around the globe. After seven-thirty, her guest says you can’t solve the Somali (so-MAHL-ee) piracy problem without fixing the situation in Somalia (so-MAHL-yuh).
Guests:
7:00 - Yonah (YOE-nuh) Alexander, Director, International Center for Terrorism Studies, Potomac Institute. Co-author, forthcoming, “Terror on the High Seas: From Piracy to Strategic Challenge”.
7:30 - Robert Rotberg, Professor of Public Policy and Director, Program on Intrastate Conflict and Conflict Resolution, Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
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Tuesday
4/14/2009
8:00 AM
090414C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and certified financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week’s edition of “On Your Money.” Kevin answers your personal finance questions and shares some advice on credit, cars, and cookies.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner. Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
4/13/2009
6:00 AM
090413A
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Joy Cardin
Chicago is in the final four of a bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics — and Wisconsin could play a part in the games. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest is an expert in the economics of sports — he says the benefits of the Olympics tend to be exaggerated, and the costs under-estimated.
Guest: Robert Baade (BODY), Professor of Economics at Lake Forest College in Illinois and President of the International Association of Sports Economics
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Monday
4/13/2009
7:00 AM
090413B
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Joy Cardin
The state Supreme Court is being asked to re-examine whether Wisconsin’s gay marriage ban was properly put to voters in 2006. After seven on the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks with the man responsible for spearheading this appeal to the high court.
Guest: William McConkey, instructor of political science and leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
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Monday
4/13/2009
7:30 AM
090413X
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Joy Cardin
After 7:30, the State Capitol Report continues. Joy Cardin talks to a State Senator who wants to get rid of the offices of Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State in Wisconsin.
Guest: Alan Lasee, Republican State Senator from De Pere
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Monday
4/13/2009
8:00 AM
090413C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the way companies treat their customers; how customers treat servers; and how technology, globalization, class, race, gender, and culture influence these interactions.
Guest: Emily Yellin, author of "Your Call is (Not That) Important to Us: Customer Service and What It Reveals About Our World and Our Lives" (Free Press)
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Friday
4/10/2009
6:00 AM
090410A
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Joy Cardin
A new survey finds hands-on therapy among the top treatments for people with back pain. Joy Cardin and her guest will discuss the types of care available and welcome your calls, after six.
Guest: Dr. Orly Avitzur, neurologist and medical advisor, Consumers Union; author, Consumer Reports Health survey on best treatments for back pain.
www.consumerreports.org/health
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Friday
4/10/2009
7:00 AM
090410B
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Joy Cardin
Prescription drug abuse has taken an ugly turn in Wisconsin with the deaths of two young people in Milwaukee. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests examine the dangers of prescription medication, and how you can protect your kids.
Guests:
Sue Nowak, Drug Prevention Specialist, North Central Health Care, Wausau
Brad Dunlop, Special Agent in Charge, Wisconsin Department of Justice, Neenah
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Friday
4/10/2009
8:00 AM
090410C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guests for the Week in Review. This week, they'll tackle the big news stories, including gay marriage, President Obama's international trip, and Wisconsin's elections.
Guests:
David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor; he writes "Blaska's Blog" at thedailypage.com
Ben Manski, Executive Director of Liberty Tree
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Thursday
4/9/2009
6:00 AM
090409A
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Joy Cardin
Two states legalized gay marriage over the last week — in Iowa the Supreme Court did it, and in Vermont, is was the state legislature. After six, Joy Cardin talks to a Vermont political scientist about the significance of this week’s decisions.
Guest: Eric Davis, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Middlebury College in Vermont
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Thursday
4/9/2009
7:00 AM
090409B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin talks to a state lawmaker who wants new regulations on so-called “puppy mills” in Wisconsin — he says mass breeding is leading to cruel conditions for dogs, and he unveiled new legislation yesterday.
Guest: Jeff Smith, Democratic State Assembly Representative from Eau Claire
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Thursday
4/9/2009
8:00 AM
090409C
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Joy Cardin
Last year, one out of every three Americans ordered a product from a television infomercial or home shopping network. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss one of the most profitable businesses in America: selling the world's most outrageous products with the most outrageous tactics.
Guest: Remy Stern, the editor and publisher of the website Cityfile.com. Author, "But Wait...There is More!" (Collins).
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Wednesday
4/8/2009
6:00 AM
090408A
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Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin gets two perspectives on the recent string of shootings around the United States, including the tragedy in Binghamton, New York. Her first guest looks at what motivates a person to commit a multiple shooting; then after 6:30, Joy's second guest analyzes the impact of such an event on communities, people close to the event, and those of us who see it in the news.
Guests:
6:00 - Neil Kaye, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Jefferson Medical College; he specializes in forensic psychiatry
6:30 - Shawn Cahill, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. (He got his PhD at the State University of New York—Binghamton)
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Wednesday
4/8/2009
7:00 AM
090408B
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Joy Cardin
Wisconsin went to the polls yesterday...after seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the outcome of the Supreme Court and Public Instruction races, as well as the politics that went into those votes. Joy will also try to check in with the winners of yesterday's elections.
Guest: Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
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Wednesday
4/8/2009
8:00 AM
090408C
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Joy Cardin
Fifty is the new fifty, not the new thirty or forty....says Joy Cardin's guest. After eight, she says that this age marks the beginning of Second Adulthood, a wonderful age rich with possibility and promise.
Guest: Suzanne Braun Levine, author of "Fifty is the New Fifty: 10 Life Lessons for Women in Second Adulthood" (Viking).
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Tuesday
4/7/2009
6:00 AM
090407A
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Joy Cardin
Experts say just 30 minutes of brisk walking a day will help you live longer. After six, Joy Cardin and her guests will discuss the health benefits of walking, ways to get you motivated and how to make it fun.
www.startwalkingnow.org or 1-800-AHA-USA1
Guests:
6:00 - Dr. Timothy Gardner, President, American Heart Association.
6:30 - Joy Bauer, Nutrition/Health Expert for the TODAY show.
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Tuesday
4/7/2009
7:00 AM
090407B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin talks to an organizer of the effort to recall Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle.
Guest: Chris Kliesmet (KLIZE-met), Executive Administrator of the Citizens for Responsible Government Network. www.recalldoyle.org
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Tuesday
4/7/2009
7:30 AM
090407X
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Joy Cardin
After 7:30...it’s Election Day, and Joy Cardin talks to a Wisconsin lawmaker who says 17-year-olds should be able to vote.
Guest: Cory Mason, Democratic State Assembly Representative from Racine.
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Tuesday
4/7/2009
8:00 AM
090407C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s “On Your Money” with Joy Cardin and certified financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions and offer advice on safe investing…along with his money-saving tip of the week.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC.
www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
4/6/2009
6:00 AM
090406A
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Joy Cardin
Ban gambling in the United States — all of it — as soon as possible. That’s the message from Joy Cardin’s guest after six, who says gambling is a drain on the United States economy — and getting rid of it would help lift us out of a recession.
Guest: John Kindt (KINTT), Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois and contributing author and editor of the United States International Gambling Report Series.
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Monday
4/6/2009
7:00 AM
090406B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. WPR state government reporter Shawn Johnson joins the show for a preview of tomorrow’s elections, and the latest from state lawmakers. Then at 7:30, Joy talks to a critic of Governor Doyle’s proposed changes to Wisconsin’s welfare system.
Guests:
7:00 - Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter.
7:30 - Robin Vos, (VAHSS), Republican State Assembly Representative from Racine
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Monday
4/6/2009
8:00 AM
090406C
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Joy Cardin
As the state budget deficit looms, state and university entities, including Wisconsin Public Radio, are asked to pinch their pennies. After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR's Acting Director, Mike Crane, to discuss WPR’s financial outlook as it copes with a tough economy.
Guest: Mike Crane, Chief Operating Officer and Acting Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Friday
4/3/2009
6:00 AM
090403A
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Joy Cardin
A proposed state law would let 10-to-12-year-olds go hunting — as long as they have a mentor going along with them. After six, Joy Cardin talks to a supporter of the plan.
Guest: Rob Sexton, Vice President of State Government Affairs for the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
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Friday
4/3/2009
7:00 AM
090403B
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Joy Cardin
Knitting isn't just for grandmas anymore! Young people these days are often spotted with some needles and yarn. After seven, Joy Cardin welcomes a guest to discuss an increasingly popular nationwide trend: Do-It-Yourself crafts.
Guest: Cortney Heimerl, Associate Producer of the film, "Handmade Nation," which appears tonight (Friday) at 5:00pm and Saturday, Apr 4th, at 8:45pm at the Frederick March Play Circle in the Memorial Union at UW-Madison.
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Friday
4/3/2009
8:00 AM
090403C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They’ll tackle top news stories of the week, including the federal budget battle, a big announcement on the auto industry, and the latest at the state Capitol.
Guests:
Scot Ross, Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now.
Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council and Former Associate Editor, of the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Thursday
4/2/2009
6:00 AM
090402A
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Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, says no one should be denied health insurance because of a pre-existing medical condition. Join the conversation about a proposed state law that would end what many call discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions.
Guest: Robert Kraig, Program Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin.
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Thursday
4/2/2009
7:00 AM
090402B
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Joy Cardin
Congressional Republicans presented an alternative budget plan yesterday, led by Wisconsin’s Paul Ryan, who said the Obama budget would mark the moment America turned European. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest political scientist for a look inside the politics of the federal budget debate.
Guest: Ross Baker, Professor of Political Science, Rutgers University. Member, USA Today Board of Contributors.
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Thursday
4/2/2009
8:00 AM
090402C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest describes how you can appreciate and savor each moment in your life... both good and bad.
Guest: David Romanelli, Yahoo's designated Mind-Body Expert. Author, "Yeah Dave's Guide to Livin' the Moment: Getting to Ecstasy Through Wine, Chocolate and Your iPod Playlist" (Broadway)
www.yeahdaveyoga.com
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Wednesday
4/1/2009
6:00 AM
090401A
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Joy Cardin
Ever caught yourself thinking, “there oughta be a law” about something... well, hear’s your chance to tell it. Call in to Joy Cardin, after six, with a law you’d like to see at the local, state, or national level.
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Wednesday
4/1/2009
7:00 AM
090401B
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Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, the National Guard should be deployed along the Mexican border to help prevent drug violence from spilling over into the United States.
Guest: Buzz Jacobs, president of Polisec strategic-consulting firm. Former White House Director of Immigration Security policy, Bush Administration. His piece on border security: www.NationalReview.com
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Wednesday
4/1/2009
8:00 AM
090401C
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Joy Cardin
April is Financial Literacy Month, and after eight, Joy Cardin talks with the head of the Wisconsin Council on Financial Literacy about what you should know about managing money... and the resources available to help.
Guests:
- Lorrie Keating Heinemann, Chair, Governor’s Council of Financial Literacy and Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
- Wendy Baumann, President, The Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation. Director, “Wisconsin Saves”.
websites mentioned: www.wisconsinsaves.org www.wdfi.org www.moneysmartwi.org
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Tuesday
3/31/2009
6:00 AM
090331A
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Joy Cardin
Two major American automakers got an “incomplete” grade from the White House yesterday … and one of them lost its C-E-O in the process. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest efforts to fix the U.S. auto industry.
Guest: Susan Helper, Professor of Economics, Case Western Reserve University. Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research and the MIT International Motor Vehicle Program.
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Tuesday
3/31/2009
7:00 AM
090331B
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Joy Cardin
Newspapers are in crisis... and Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says that’s bad news for American democracy. He says there’s a need for government intervention to save newspapers.
Guest: Robert McChesney, research professor, Institute of Communications Research and the Graduate School of Information and Library Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
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Tuesday
3/31/2009
8:00 AM
090331C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guest for this week’s edition of On Your Money. Certified Financial Planner Kevin Hermening (HER-men-ing) fills in this week. He'll answer your personal finance questions, offer a tax time “do-over,” and talk about whether gold and other commodities are a golden opportunity in today’s economy.
Guest: Kevin Hermening, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Partner, Hermening Financial Group. www.hermeningfinancialgroup.com
Coupon sites mentioned on show:
www.bradsdeals.com
www.coolsavings.com
www.retailmenot.com
www.coupons.com
Website of the Week:
www.globalguru.com
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Monday
3/30/2009
6:00 AM
090330A
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Joy Cardin
In a tough economy, many are looking for ways to cut back on their budget. After six, Joy Cardin talks with “The Ultimate Cheapskate,” who describes the five things we can give up right now and save a lot of cash.
Guest: Jeff Yeager, the “Ultimate Cheapskate” Author, "The Ultimate Cheapskate’s Road Map to True Riches.” www.ultimatecheapskate.com
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Monday
3/30/2009
7:00 AM
090330B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, it's your chance to hear from the candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Join Joy Cardin as she talks with both candidates in the April 7th election.
Guests:
7:00 - Randy Koschnick, candidate, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. Currently a Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge. www.koschnickforjustice.com
7:30 - Shirley Abrahamson, candidate,Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. Currently Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court. www.abrahamson2009.com
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Monday
3/30/2009
8:00 AM
090330C
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Joy Cardin
Afghanistan... Iraq... Mexico... North Korea... American foreign policy faces many challenges. After eight, joy Cardin’s guest examines the role of the U.S. as an international leader... and what form that will take under the Obama administration.
Guest: Jeremy Suri, Professor of History and Director of the European Union Center of Excellence, UW-Madison; his latest book is “Henry Kissinger and the American Century.”
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Friday
3/27/2009
6:00 AM
090327A
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Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest examine a new study on states’ personal freedoms that ranks Wisconsin near the bottom. A look at why... plus, your ideas to climb the ladder.
Guest: Jason Sorens, co-author, "Freedom in the 50 States: An Index of Personal and Economic Freedom" study; Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Buffalo.
http://www.mercatus.org/PublicationDetails.aspx?id=26154
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Friday
3/27/2009
7:00 AM
090327B
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Joy Cardin
Though many don't use the term “liberal” to describe themselves, according to Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, the tradition of political liberalism is a vital part of modern American politics. Join the discussion with the author of “The Future of Liberalism.”
Guest: Alan Wolfe, Professor of Political Science, Boston College. Author, “The Future of Liberalism.”
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Friday
3/27/2009
8:00 AM
090327C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guests for The Week in Review. There’s a lot on the agenda, from Hillary Clinton’s visit to Mexico, more federal efforts to boost the economy, and all the latest national and state news.
Guests:
- John Sharpless, professor of history, UW-Madison.
- Paul Soglin, Former Madison Mayor. His blog is at www.waxingamerica.com
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Thursday
3/26/2009
6:00 AM
090326A
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Joy Cardin
Governor Doyle’s proposed budget would include free in-state tuition for students who graduate from Wisconsin high schools... yet are in the U.S. illegally. After six, Joy Cardin talks with state lawmakers on both sides of the issue.
Guests:
6:00 - Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator from West Bend.
6:30 - Pedro Colon, Democratic State Representative from Milwaukee.
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Thursday
3/26/2009
7:00 AM
090326B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, hear once again from both candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Joy Cardin welcomes D-P-I candidate Rose Fernandez, after seven, and Tony Evers (EE-vurs), after seven-thirty.
Guests:
7:00 - Rose Fernandez, candidate, Superintendent of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
www.changedpi.com
7:30 - Tony Evers (EE-vurs), candidate, Superintendent, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
www.tonyevers.com
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Thursday
3/26/2009
8:00 AM
090326C
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Joy Cardin
Hillary Clinton is visiting Mexico amid ongoing drug violence. After eight, Joy Cardin gets two perspectives on U.S.-Mexico relations. Her guest reporter, after eight, has an update on the latest news. Her guest, after eight-thirty, says the U.S. should legalize drugs to help stop violence in Mexico.
Guests:
8:00 - Alfredo Corchado, Mexico Bureau Chief, Dallas Morning News. Nieman Journalism Fellow, Harvard University.
8:30 - Jeffrey Miron, Senior Lecturer, Harvard University. His op/ed on drug legalization: www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/24/miron.legalization.drugs/index.html
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Wednesday
3/25/2009
6:00 AM
090325A
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Joy Cardin
Is the fluoride in drinking water good for your teeth... or poisonous? Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, says our community water systems should be fluoride-free. Her guest, after six-thirty, says otherwise.
Guests:
6:00 - Paul Connett, Executive Director, Fluoride Action Network; Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, St. Lawrence University, New York.
6:30 - Dr. Eric teDuits, Pediatric Dentist, Madison; Assistant Clinical Professor, UW-Madison Medical School, Department of Pediatrics.
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Wednesday
3/25/2009
7:00 AM
090325B
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Joy Cardin
The President's news conference focused in part on making the case for his economic recovery plan. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest political scientist for a look at what President Obama had to say last night.
Guest: Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point.
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Wednesday
3/25/2009
8:00 AM
090325C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest examine a controversial issue... how the Medical Industry tries to define what is "normal," and then to "treat" those who fall outside the standard.
Guest: Christine Cosgrove, reporter and editor. Co-author, "Normal at Any Cost: Tall Girls, Short Boys, and the Medical Industry's Quest to Manipulate Height" (Tarcher/Penguin).
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Tuesday
3/24/2009
6:00 AM
090324A
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Joy Cardin
New studies question a widely used screening test for prostate cancer. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says the P.S.A. screenings for prostate cancer have been over-used, and can cause more harm than good.
Guest: Dr. Peter Albertsen, Professor of Urology, University of Connecticut Health Center.
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Tuesday
3/24/2009
7:00 AM
090324B
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Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy banning open gays from the military undermines the military. Her guest, after seven-thirty, says the policy will remain, despite the President’s call to repeal it.
Guests:
7:00 - Nathaniel Frank, Senior Research Fellow, Palm Center, University of California-Santa Barbara. Adjunct professor of history, New York University. Author, “Unfriendly Fire: How the Gay Ban Undermines the Military and Weakens America.”
7:30 - Elaine Donnelly, Founder and President, Center for Military Readiness.
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Tuesday
3/24/2009
8:00 AM
090324C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin is joined by Kevin McKinley “On Your Money.” This week, Kevin explains how federal policy on credit and interest rates can help Wisconsin homebuyers, 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
3/23/2009
6:00 AM
090323A
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Joy Cardin
According to a new report, more than sixty native bird species are threatened or endangered in the U.S., and many more face serious problems. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the "State of the Birds" study.
Guest: Steve Holmer, Spokesman, American Bird Conservancy. www.stateofthebirds.org
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Monday
3/23/2009
7:00 AM
090323B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. WPR reporter Shawn Johnson begins the hour with a look at last week's debate for State Superintendent of Schools, plus the latest from the Capitol. Then, after seven-thirty, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the governor's call for higher tobacco taxes.
Guests:
7:00 - Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter.
7:30 - Dr. Michael Fiore, Director, Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, UW Medical School.
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Monday
3/23/2009
8:00 AM
090323C
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Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, discusses the rich benefits of volunteering. How true health and well-being are achieved when we switch our focus from ourselves to things that are meaningful, like helping others.
Guest: Gail Perry Johnston, author, "The Social Cause Diet: Finding a Service that Feeds Your Soul" (Cupola Press). www.nationalservice.org
www.socialcausediet.com
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Friday
3/20/2009
6:00 AM
090320A
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Joy Cardin
After another cold, snowy Wisconsin winter, today we celebrate the first day of Spring! Joy Cardin and her guest, after six, discuss the seasonal outlook for Wisconsin, and welcome your weather-related questions and comments.
Guest: Chad Franzen, Meteorologist, WSAW-TV, Wausau.
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Friday
3/20/2009
7:00 AM
090320B
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Joy Cardin
Actress Natasha Richardson’s death after a skiing accident has a lot of people considering the causes and consequences of head injuries. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with a neurosurgeon about why head injuries can be so serious... and how to prevent them.
Guest: Dr. Gail Rosseau (rue-SO), Chief of Surgery, Neurologic-Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago. Spokesperson, American Association of Neurological Surgeons. http://www.neurosurgerytoday.org/
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Friday
3/20/2009
8:00 AM
090320C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Tune in for talk about the controversial A.I.G. bonuses, lots of news from the state legislature, and a cold reception for the new Wisconsin tourism slogan.
Guests:
- Bill Lueders (LEE-ders), News Editor, Isthmus Newsweekly, Madison.
- Chris Lato (LAH-toe), Public Relations Account Executive, Avicom Marketing Communications.
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Thursday
3/19/2009
6:00 AM
090319A
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Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, today’s business leaders, military personnel, and engineers could be tomorrow’s schoolteachers. He advocates opening the Wisconsin teacher certification process to bring in people from all walks-of-life.
Guest: Dan Lips, Senior Policy Analyst, Heritage Foundation. His report on teacher certification is published by the Wisconsin-based MacIver Institute. www.maciverinstitute.com
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Thursday
3/19/2009
7:00 AM
090319B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest examine the political fallout after insurance giant A-I-G execs were paid millions in bonuses with Federal bailout money.
Guest: Michael Mezey, Professor of Political Science, DePaul University.
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Thursday
3/19/2009
8:00 AM
090319C
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Joy Cardin
Our economy is ailing, we're at war, and our status as world superpower is eroding. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says the problems America faces today are rooted in the way we've been governed. He proposes a new way of thinking about our country and the economy that can best lead us forward.
Guest: Matt Miller, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress. Author, "The Tyranny of Dead Ideas: Letting Go of the Old Ways of Thinking to Unleash a New Prosperity" (Henry Holt).
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Wednesday
3/18/2009
6:00 AM
090318A
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Joy Cardin
State law mandates that schools start after Labor Day. Some school groups want the law repealed. The tourism industry wants to keep it. After six, Joy Cardin talks with both sides of the issue.
Guests:
6:00 - John Ashley, Executive Director, Wisconsin Association of School Boards.
6:30 - Julia Hertel (HURTLE), Administrator, Wisconsin Tourism Federation.
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Wednesday
3/18/2009
7:00 AM
090318B
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Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin hosts her March Open Line, after seven. You're invited to call in with your suggestions for future topics and guests.
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Wednesday
3/18/2009
8:00 AM
090318C
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Joy Cardin
Is taking time out to play a "distraction" from real work? Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, says play is anything but trivial... it fuels innovation and optimizes health.
Guest: Stuart Brown, M.D., psychiatrist and clinical researcher. Author, "Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Investigates the Soul" (Avery).
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Tuesday
3/17/2009
6:00 AM
090317A
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Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin welcomes the Chair of the State Assembly Education Committee to discuss a public hearing today at the state Capitol. The hearing will focus on a bill that would ban race-based school logos and mascots. They’ll also consider requiring kindergarten at age five.
Guest: Sondy Pope-Roberts, Democratic State Representative from Middleton, WI. Chair, Assembly Education Committee.
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Tuesday
3/17/2009
7:00 AM
090317B
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Joy Cardin
President Obama and his team are sending an upbeat message on the economy... while post-bailout bonuses at A.I.G. have drawn heavy criticism. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest economic news... how we got here... and where we’re going.
Guest: Daniel Gross, Senior Editor at Newsweek. “Moneybox” columnist, Slate magazine. Author of the new e-book, “Dumb Money: How Our Greatest Financial Minds Bankrupted the Nation”
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Tuesday
3/17/2009
8:00 AM
090317C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley On Your Money. Kevin has timely advice on managing your assets, and answers your personal finance questions. Plus, a money-saving Tip of the Week.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
3/16/2009
6:00 AM
090316A
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Joy Cardin
A recent high-profile celebrity domestic violence case has gotten a lot of attention... but, according to Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, we’re getting the wrong message. She wants to correct some myths about domestic violence, and says this is a good chance to talk with teens about building healthy relationships.
Guest: Patty Seger, Executive Director, Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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Monday
3/16/2009
7:00 AM
090316B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. Joy welcomes WPR State Government Reporter Shawn Johnson for a round-up of the latest at the Capitol. After seven-thirty, a look at legislation to recycle waste from computers, televisions, and other electronics.
Guests:
7:00 - Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter.
7:30 - Dan Kohler, Director, Wisconsin Environment.
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Monday
3/16/2009
8:00 AM
090316C
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Joy Cardin
The business media... print and broadcast... are under fire, accused of dropping the ball leading up to the economic downturn. That’s the topic, after eight for Joy Cardin and her guest media analyst.
Guest: Dean Starkman, Managing Editor, The Audit, Columbia Journalism Review.
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Monday
3/16/2009
8:30 AM
090316X
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Joy Cardin
After eight thirty, Joy Cardin's guest says the left-leaning mainstream media crossed the line during the 2008 presidential election, and helped determine the outcome.
Guest: Bernard Goldberg, author, "A Slobbering Love Affair: The True (And Pathetic) Story of the Torrid Romance Between Barack Obama and the Mainstream Media" (Eagle Publishing).
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Friday
3/13/2009
6:00 AM
090313A
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Joy Cardin
Governor Doyle’s budget plan includes a tax on oil company profits. He says it ensures producers pay their fair share. Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, says a proposed tax on oil companies will raise prices at the pump, and put our oil supply at risk.
Guest: Erin Roth, Executive Director, Wisconsin Petroleum Council.
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Friday
3/13/2009
7:00 AM
090313B
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Joy Cardin
President Obama is paying more attention to Afghanistan, and says future talks could include members of the Taliban. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says the U.S. has made a lot of mistakes in Afghanistan so far... he has suggestions on what to do next.
Guest: Joe Elder, Professor of Sociology, UW-Madison. He participated in a “Forum on Afghanistan” last week in Madison.
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Friday
3/13/2009
8:00 AM
090313C
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Joy Cardin
President Obama overturns Bush stem cell regulations... calls for education reform... and signs a spending bill full of earmarks. Closer to home, spring elections are heating up... as is the debate over a cigarette tax. Join the debate with Joy Cardin and her guests, after eight, on The Week In Review.
Guests:
Roger Putnam (on the left), Co-Founder and CEO, Putnam Roby Williamson Communications.
Brian Schimming (on the right), Former Political Director, Wisconsin Republican Party; Former Director, Assembly Republican Caucus; Current Talk Show Host, NewsTalk 1310 WIBA-AM, Madison.
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Thursday
3/12/2009
6:00 AM
090312A
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Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin's guest says President Obama is right to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, but there's still more they should to do to pay their fair share.
Guest: Chuck Collins, Director, Program on Inequality and the Common Good, Institute for Policy Studies. www.extremeinequality.org
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Thursday
3/12/2009
7:00 AM
090312B
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Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, says the nation is not in an economic recession... but a depression. He says calls for the President to do more to fix the economy... and accusations he's doing too much... are both wrong.
Guest: Van Mobley (MOE-blee), Associate Professor of History & Economics at Concordia University. Trustee, Village of Thiensville, WI.
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Thursday
3/12/2009
8:00 AM
090312C
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Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, Americans spend nearly sixty-billion dollars a year on procedures that neither prevent heart attacks nor save lives. He describes treatments that actually help against heart disease, and the ones that aren’t worth the cost.
Guest: Michael Ozner, M.D., author, "The Great American Heart Hoax: Lifesaving Advice Your Doctor Should Tell You About Heart Disease Prevention (But Probably Never Will)" (BenBella Books). http://www.drozner.com
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Wednesday
3/11/2009
6:00 AM
090311A
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Joy Cardin
After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at President Obama's education agenda. More federal spending on schools, a boost in pre-K education, and merit pay for teachers were some of the highlights of his education speech yesterday.
Guest: Michael Apple, Professor of educational policy studies, UW-Madison.
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Wednesday
3/11/2009
7:00 AM
090311B
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Joy Cardin
A new survey on religion says more and more are saying "none of the above" ... though that doesn't necessarily mean more are giving up on their religious beliefs. That's the topic, after seven, for Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:
- Ariela Keysar (ARR-ee-ELL-uh KAY-zahr), Associate Director, Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture, Trinity College. Co-author, American Religious Identification Survey. www.americanreligionsurvey-aris.org/
- Wayne Thompson, Professor of Sociology, Carthage College, Kenosha.
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Wednesday
3/11/2009
8:00 AM
090311C
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Joy Cardin
When making a decision, should you listen to reason... or follow your emotions? After eight, Joy Cardin's guest describes how the latest research on the brain helps not only to better understand the decisions we make, but how to make them better.
Guest: Jonah Lehrer, editor at large, Seed magazine. Author, "How We Decide" (Houghton Mifflin).
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Tuesday
3/10/2009
6:00 AM
090310A
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Joy Cardin
Leaders in the Catholic church are calling for a unique way to observe Lent this year... give up the internet, Blackberries, and other high-tech items. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says taking a short holiday from high-tech is a good idea.
Guest: Phil Chard, Psychotherapist and Columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Tuesday
3/10/2009
7:00 AM
090310B
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Joy Cardin
President Obama on Monday reversed an eight-year restriction on embryonic stem cell research. Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says that will free up important research in Wisconsin and around the nation.
Guest: Robyn Shapiro, bioethics and health attorney, Milwaukee law firm
Drinker Biddle & Reath. Former Director, Center for the Study of Bioethics, Medical College of Wisconsin.
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Tuesday
3/10/2009
8:00 AM
090310C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, get a handle on your personal finances with Kevin McKinley On Your Money. Kevin joins Joy Cardin for a look at a new foreclosure prevention program... and an inexpensive way to get tax prep assistance. Plus, the money-saving Tip of the Week, and as always, answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC.
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Monday
3/9/2009
6:00 AM
090309A
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Joy Cardin
In tough economic times, it would seem wise to reach for that box of macaroni and cheese for dinner, but according to Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, that’s not necessarily so. Tune in for tips on healthy eating that won’t break the bank.
Guests:
- Sue Nitzke (NIT-skee), Professor of Nutritional Sciences, UW-Madison.
- Monique Hooker, chef and cooking teacher at Monique's Culinary Experiences, De Soto, WI.
Sue Nitzke recommends the following sites for shopping tips:
www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings
http://lancaster.unl.edu/FOOD/supermarket-savings.pdf
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Monday
3/9/2009
7:00 AM
090309B
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Joy Cardin
State lawmakers take-to-the-road later this month for public hearings on the state budget... and you can get a head start. After seven, on the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin welcomes two members of the Joint Finance Committee for their views on the state budget.
Guests:
- Alberta Darling, Republican State Senator, Menomonee Falls.
- Lena Taylor, Democratic State Senator, Milwaukee.
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Monday
3/9/2009
8:00 AM
090309C
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Joy Cardin
Many believe now is the best time ever to be a girl, given their seemingly unlimited opportunities. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says social pressures and conflicting messages sent to girls today put them at risk of depression, eating disorders, and aggression.
Guest: Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D., professor and chair, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley. Author, "The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls From Today's Pressures" (Ballantine).
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Friday
3/6/2009
6:00 AM
090306A
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
A lefty has returned to the White House. Not a political lefty... a southpaw. President Obama is the sixth left-handed U.S. president since World War II. After six, Gene Purcell and his guest explore "left-handedness" and whether lefties and righties are psychologically different.
Guest: Dr. Robert Needlman, pediatrician, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland. Co-author with Benjamin Spock, "Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care".
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Friday
3/6/2009
7:00 AM
090306B
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
The auto industry really wants to sell you a car these days. After seven, Gene Purcell talks with the author of Consumer Reports latest look at what's out on the car lot today. Find out the best new and used cars to buy in a tough economy.
Guest: Rik Paul, Automotive Editor, Consumer Reports.
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Friday
3/6/2009
8:00 AM
090306C
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Another low for the Dow, a health care plan from the president, and a line-item veto plan from Wisconsin lawmakers... After eight, join Gene Purcell and his guests for The Week in Review.
Guests:
- Peg Lautenschlager, attorney with Lawton & Cates. Former Attorney General of Wisconsin.
- Owen Robinson, blogger at www.BootsAndSabers.com. Columnist, West Bend Daily News.
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Thursday
3/5/2009
6:00 AM
090305A
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Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest political scientist discuss Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold and Congressman Paul Ryan's leading effort for new legislation to give the President line item veto power. They say it will help cut wasteful spending.
Guest: Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point.
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Thursday
3/5/2009
7:00 AM
090305B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin continues coverage this week of key federal budget issues. Congressman Paul Ryan begins the hour with his take on federal spending. Then, Joy and her guest Public Health expert focus on President Obama’s health care plan.
Guests:
7:00 - Paul Ryan, U.S. Congressional Representative, first district. Member, House Budget Committee.
7:15 - Thomas Oliver, Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences, UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Associate Director for Health Policy, UW Population Health Institute.
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Thursday
3/5/2009
8:00 AM
090305C
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Joy Cardin
Democrats are calling him the “Heart and Soul of the Republican Party.” After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest examine the role radio host Rush Limbaugh is playing in the strategies of both major political parties.
Guest: Joseph Foy, Professor of Political Science, UW-Waukesha.
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Wednesday
3/4/2009
6:00 AM
090304A
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Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin talks with a sleep expert about a new survey that shows Americans are quite literally losing sleep over the bad economy. What you can do when your worries keep you awake.
Guest: Dr. Veronica Sosa, Medical Director, Endeavor Therapy and Sleep Center, Mequon.
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Wednesday
3/4/2009
7:00 AM
090304B
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Joy Cardin
President Obama has announced his plan for a draw-down of troops in Iraq. Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, says there should be a more fundamental change, to restore the rule of law in U.S. policy toward Iraq.
Guest: Ben Manski, Executive Director, Liberty Tree. National coordinator for the "Bring the Guard Home! It's the Law!" campaign.
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Wednesday
3/4/2009
8:00 AM
090304C
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Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, was asked to do one of the most difficult things imaginable... to assist his parents, separately, with their suicides. He tells their story.
Guest: John West, author, "The Last Goodnights: Assisting My Parents With Their Suicides" (Counterpoint).
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Tuesday
3/3/2009
6:00 AM
090303A
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Joy Cardin
A proposal by Governor Doyle would give same-sex couples limited protections, such as Family Medical Leave to care for an ailing partner. Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, says that's in clear violation of the state constitution. Her guest, after six-thirty, says all committed couples should have these rights.
Guests:
- Julaine Appling (joo-LANE APP-ling), President, Wisconsin Family Action.
- Katie Belanger (BELL-an-jer), Legislative Director, Fair Wisconsin.
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Tuesday
3/3/2009
7:00 AM
090303B
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Joy Cardin
A part of President Obama’s budget targets global warming. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says it's a good plan, but will be a hard sell in today’s tough economy.
Guest: Michael Kraft, Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs, UW-Green Bay.
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Tuesday
3/3/2009
8:00 AM
090303C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and Kevin McKinley “On Your Money.” Kevin answers your financial planning questions, and describes how many Wisconsinites can make a “splash” on this year’s taxes, and offers helpful hints for homebuyers.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner. Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
3/2/2009
6:00 AM
090302A
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Joy Cardin
What's the difference between a "nerd" and "geek"? How about "cement" and "concrete"? After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the most commonly confused words in the English language.
Guest: Rod Evans, professor of philosophy, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. Author, "The Artful Nuance: A Refined Guide to Imperfectly Understood Words in the English Language" (Perigee).
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Monday
3/2/2009
7:00 AM
090302B
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Joy Cardin
On The State Capitol Report, after seven, Joy Cardin and her guest lawmaker discuss potential problems with a proposed money saving plan by Governor Doyle for the early release of certain state prisoners.
Guest: Scott Suder, Republican State Representative, Abbotsford.
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Monday
3/2/2009
8:00 AM
090302C
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Joy Cardin
It's the first Monday of the month, and that means, after eight, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR Chief Operating Officer Mike Crane. They take your questions and comments, and ask, "Why do you support Wisconsin Public Radio?"
Guest: Mike Crane, Chief Operating Officer and acting Director, Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Friday
2/27/2009
6:00 AM
090227A
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Joy Cardin
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is getting flack from both sides of the aisle for his response to President Obama’s address to Congress this week. Does he still represent the future of the Republican party? How can the Republican Party bounce back? Joy Cardin and her guest tackle these questions, after six.
Guest: Susan MacManus, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science, University of South Florida.
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Friday
2/27/2009
7:00 AM
090227B
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Joy Cardin
Most of us have a favorite food. Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, talks about the different foods around the world that are too good to pass up. And, find out how your pledge of financial support to Wisconsin Public Radio could get you the book, “1001 Foods You Must Taste Before You Die.”
Guest: Frances Case, General Editor, "1001 Foods You Must Taste Before You Die" (Universe Publishing, 2008).
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Friday
2/27/2009
8:00 AM
090227C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guests dive into the week’s news on The Week in Review. From President Obama’s address to Congress... to fixing the state budget. And they welcome your thoughts on the week’s top stories.
Guests:
- Rick Berg, freelance writer and contributing columnist, Wisconsin State Journal and The Capital Times. Board member, Wisconsin Common Cause.
- Georgia Duerst-Lahti (durst LAH-tee), Professor of political science, Beloit College.
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Thursday
2/26/2009
6:00 AM
090226A
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Joy Cardin
A recent editorial cartoon which allegedly compared President Obama to a chimpanzee has civil rights activists calling for a boycott of the New York Post. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest examine the media and it's First Amendment rights and responsibilities.
Guest: Dave Berkman, retired Professor of Mass Communications, UW-Milwaukee. Former host of "Media Talk" on WPR.
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Thursday
2/26/2009
7:00 AM
090226B
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Joy Cardin
In light of the nearly six-billion dollar state budget deficit, Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, supports Governor Doyle's proposal to save millions of dollars through the early release of thousands from Wisconsin prisons.
Guest: Rick Raemisch (RAY-mish), Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
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Thursday
2/26/2009
8:00 AM
090226C
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Joy Cardin
Banana peel for warts... black pepper for cuts... After eight, Joy Cardin talks with Joe and Terry Graedon (GRAY-d'n) about their Favorite Home Remedies from the People's Pharmacy.
Guests: Terry and Joe Graedon, hosts, "The People's Pharmacy" (On the Ideas Network Saturdays at 6AM & 2PM). Authors, "Favorite Home Remedies from The People's Pharmacy."
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Wednesday
2/25/2009
6:00 AM
090225A
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Joy Cardin
Even the way you take care of your cold or flu can make a difference for the environment. Joy Cardin's guest, after six, discusses how simple chioces we make can help protect our forests, such as where we get our tissue and other paper products.
Guest: Lindsay Allen, Greenpeace Forest Campaigner.
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Wednesday
2/25/2009
7:00 AM
090225B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin welcomes a political scientist to review President Obama's first address to Congress last night. After seven-thirty, Wisconsin Representative Ron Kind gives his reaction.
Guests:
7:00 - Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison.
7:30 - Ron Kind, Democratic Congressman, Wisconsin Third District.
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Wednesday
2/25/2009
8:00 AM
090225C
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Joy Cardin
Approaching the end of life is easier for some than others. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest explains all we need to know... emotionally, spiritually, and practically... to prepare for the end of life.
Guest: Jane Brody, author, "Guide to the Great Beyond: A Practical Primer to Help You and Your Loved Ones Prepare Medically, Legally, and Emotionally for the End of Life" (Random House).
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Tuesday
2/24/2009
6:00 AM
090224A
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Joy Cardin
Need to get away for the weekend? Try a "B & B." Joy Cardin and her guest, after six, explore the wide variety of Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Inns... what makes them unique... and why a "B & B" might be a great choice for you.
Guest: Kris Ullmer, Administrator, Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association.
http://www.wbba.org
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Tuesday
2/24/2009
7:00 AM
090224B
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Joy Cardin
Feeling frustrated... lonely... angry? After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says no matter how stressed you feel, the time for positive change is now. She describes how you can identify your negative emotions... and transform them into positive feelings.
Guest: Judith Orloff, author, "Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself from Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life" (Harmony).
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Tuesday
2/24/2009
8:00 AM
090224C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, financial planner Kevin McKinley pays another visit with more tips on how to spend less, have more! This week, 20 Money Moves that will help you achieve your financial goals.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC
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Monday
2/23/2009
6:00 AM
090223A
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Joy Cardin
After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest movie critic for a look at this year's Academy Awards... the winners, the losers, and any injustices that may have occured.
Guest: Rob Thomas, entertainment writer and movie critic for The Capital Times.
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Monday
2/23/2009
7:00 AM
090223B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. The state budget is the big news at the Capitol. Joy talks with state lawmakers from both parties about their views on Governor Doyle's budget plan.
Guests:
7:00 - Mark Miller, Democratic State Senator from Monona. Co-chair, Joint Committee on Finance.
7:30 - Phil Montgomery, Republican State Representative from Green Bay. Member, Joint Committee on Finance.
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Monday
2/23/2009
8:00 AM
090223C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest sweeten the mood as they chat about chocolate. Learn about the different varieties, the health benefits... and how your pledge of support to WPR can earn you a chocolate treat.
Guest: Gail Ambrosius, Owner, Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier, Madison.
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Friday
2/20/2009
6:00 AM
090220A
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Joy Cardin
It's official! Spring begins a month from today! After six, Joy Cardin and her guests look forward to the many outdoor activities Wisconsin has to offer... after the snow melts.
Guests:
- Joel Peterson, Recreation Specialist, UW-Superior.
- Kevin Hardman, Executive Director, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin.
http://www.bfw.org/
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Friday
2/20/2009
7:00 AM
090220B
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Joy Cardin
What will President Obama's economic stimulus package mean for Wisconsin? Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, is Representative Tammy Baldwin, who describes the plan, and discusses the aspects she's working on.
Guest: Tammy Baldwin, Democratic Representative, Wisconsin 2nd Congressional District.
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Friday
2/20/2009
8:00 AM
090220C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guests for The Week in Review. They've got a lot on their plate this week, from the State budget to the latest on the economic stimulus, as well as President Obama's housing proposal.
Guests:
-Ed Garvey, senior partner, law firm of Garvey, McNeil and McGillivray. Publisher, FightingBob.com
- Tom Still, president, Wisconsin Technology Council. Former Associate Editor, Wisconsin State Journal.
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Thursday
2/19/2009
6:00 AM
090219A
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Joy Cardin
Job loss is causing stress and worry for many these days. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says there’s a lot one can do to prepare for the threat of job loss... financially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Guest: Jodi Jacobson, assistant professor, University of Maryland School of Social Work.
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Thursday
2/19/2009
7:00 AM
090219B
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Joy Cardin
President Obama presented his mortgage rescue plan yesterday. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest examine what it will take to fix the U.S. housing market.
Guest: Stephen Malpezzi (mal-PEZZ-ee), Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, UW-Madison. Co-author, "A Primer on U.S. Housing Markets and Policy".
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Thursday
2/19/2009
8:00 AM
090219C
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Joy Cardin
Does your brain feel broken? Experiencing depression, anxiety, memory loss? Other symptoms? Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, says you can fix your brain by healing your body first.
Guest: Mark Hyman, M.D., Author, “The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First.”
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Wednesday
2/18/2009
6:00 AM
090218A
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Joy Cardin
The race for Wisconsin’s top education spot narrowed to two last night. The winner in April will face serious problems in school funding. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the politics of education in Wisconsin. After six-thirty, Joy’s guest says there are cheap, effective ways Wisconsin can improve school funding.
Guests:
6:00 - Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point.
6:30 - Bambi Statz (STOTS), Associate Professor and Coordinator, School Business Management Program, UW-Whitewater. Former Assistant DPI Superintendent for Finance.
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Wednesday
2/18/2009
7:00 AM
090218B
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Joy Cardin
Last night, the Governor presented his budget plans for the next two years, amid serious fiscal problems and a tough economy. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest as they examine Governor Doyle’s budget plans for the state.
Guest: Dennis Dresang, Professor of political science and public affairs, UW-Madison.
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Wednesday
2/18/2009
8:00 AM
090218C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says America is losing its sense of community in a culture that promotes being constantly busy and working hard, all without socializing.
Guest: Jacqueline Olds, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School. Co-author, "The Lonely American: Drifting Apart in the Twenty-first Century" (Beacon Press).
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Tuesday
2/17/2009
6:00 AM
090217A
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Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin’s guest state lawmaker, after six, as Wisconsin prepares to receive federal stimulus money, we should be working to fix our own budget problems.
Guest: Leah Vukmir (VOOK-mere), Republican State Assembly Representative, Wauwatosa.
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Tuesday
2/17/2009
7:00 AM
090217B
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Joy Cardin
President Obama is appointing an auto industry task force, and today’s the deadline for G-M and Chrysler to present their restructuring plans to Congress. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with an Auto industry analyst about what's needed to save American carmakers.
Guest: Susan Helper, Professor of Economics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland.
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Tuesday
2/17/2009
8:00 AM
090217C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and Kevin McKinley “On Your Money.” This week, Kevin answers your personal finance questions, talks about the impact of foreclosures in Wisconsin, and serves up his money-saving Tip of the Week.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC.
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Monday
2/16/2009
6:00 AM
090216A
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Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, being active outdoors isn't just good for your body... it's good for your brain too. Find out how enjoying the natural world can help your memory and your mental health.
Guest: Marc Berman, graduate student, Department of Psychology, University of Michigan. Co-author of the new study, "The-Cognitive-Benefits-of-Interacting-With-Nature," in the journal Psychological Science. http://www.scribd.com/doc/9727009/The-Cognitive-Benefits-of-Interacting-With-Nature
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Monday
2/16/2009
7:00 AM
090216B
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Joy Cardin
A budget deficit looms large, and a budget repair bill is in the works. But other measures also face the legislature. After seven, it's The State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and guest.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Capitol Reporter.
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Monday
2/16/2009
8:00 AM
090216C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, on this President's Day we consider who were the best... and worst... in U.S. history. Joy Cardin and her guest welcome your vote.
Guest: Tom Whalen, Political Historian, Boston University. Author, "A Higher Purpose: Profiles in Presidential Courage."
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Friday
2/13/2009
6:00 AM
090213A
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After six, Gene Purcell gets two takes on the 13th. His first guest is a mathematician known as "Dr. 13," with fun facts and trivia. After six-thirty, Gene's guest anthropologist talks about the origin of Friday the 13th, and how superstition takes hold of people.
Guests:
6:00 - Thomas Fernsler, a.k.a., "Dr. 13." Professor of mathematics, University of Delaware.
6:30 - Phillips Stevens, Professor of Anthropology at the State University of New York in Buffalo
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Friday
2/13/2009
7:00 AM
090213B
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
The ethanol industry is struggling with a bad economy and low oil prices. After seven, Gene Purcell talks with an ethanol supporter about the prospects for this and other bio-fuels.
Guest: Bob Welch, spokesman, ethanol industry in Wisconsin.
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Friday
2/13/2009
8:00 AM
090213C
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Gene Purcell and his guests. They’ll tackle the top news stories of the week... from the federal stimulus package, an emergency budget bill, and fresh scandals in the world of sports.
Guest:
- Dave Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor.
- Bill Lueders (LEE-durs), News Editor, Isthmus Newsweekly, Madison.
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Thursday
2/12/2009
6:00 AM
090212A
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
A celebrity gains or loses some weight... and it’s all over the tabloids. After six, Gene Purcell asks his guest psychologist why we pay so much attention to celebrities... and what's the difference between a celebrity... and a hero.
Guest: Frank Farley, Professor of Psychology, Temple University.
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Thursday
2/12/2009
7:00 AM
090212B
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Governor Doyle and legislative leaders have a plan to fix the State’s CURRENT budget problems... and the NEXT budget faces a long road ahead. After seven, join Gene Purcell and budget watchdog Todd Berry for a look at what’s in the works for the Wisconsin State Budget.
Guest: Todd Berry, President, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.
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Thursday
2/12/2009
8:00 AM
090212C
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
WPR reporter Gil Halsted visited Guantánamo Bay Detention Camp last week. He joins Gene Purcell, after eight. Examining the myths and misconceptions about “Gitmo,” Gil describes his experiences talking with Wisconsin National Guard troops serving there.
Guest: Gil Halsted, Reporter, Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Wednesday
2/11/2009
6:00 AM
090211A
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
According to Gene Purcell's guest, after six, Wisconsin health insurance companies should be required to cover autism. State Representative Kevin Petersen, a father of two autistic children, takes your questions and comments.
Guest: Kevin Petersen, Republican State Representative, Wisconsin 40th Assembly District.
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Wednesday
2/11/2009
7:00 AM
090211B
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
One challenge after the passage of an Economic Stimulus Package will be how to spend hundreds-of-billions of dollars quickly and effectively, without waste and fraud. That's the topic for Gene Purcell and his guest, after seven.
Guest: Anne Vorce, Fiscal Policy Director, New American Foundation.
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Wednesday
2/11/2009
8:00 AM
090211C
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, Gene Purcell talks with animal scientist Temple Grandin, who describes a revolutionary way to create the best life for animals... on their terms, not ours.
Guest: Temple Grandin, Associate Professor, Colorado State University. Author, "Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt).
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Tuesday
2/10/2009
6:00 AM
090210A
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
The economic news may be bad, but according to Gene Purcell’s guest, after six, the media is over-emphasizing the negative. He says a focus on bad news is making things worse.
Guest: Paul McDonnold writes on business and economic issues. Recent piece in last week’s Christian Science Monitor.
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Tuesday
2/10/2009
6:30 AM
090210X
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
There’s been a lot of bad news for banks in the past few months, but, according to Gene Purcell’s guest, after six-thirty, Wisconsin banks are still in good shape. Join the conversation with the head of the Wisconsin Bankers Association.
Guest: Kurt Bauer, President and C.E.O., Wisconsin Bankers Association.
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Tuesday
2/10/2009
7:00 AM
090210B
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
President Obama held his first prime time press conference last night, amid ongoing debate over an economic stimulus plan. After seven, Gene Purcell and his guest look at President Obama's efforts to rally support for his economic stimulus package, and other issues raised at last night's news conference.
Guest: Sandy Maisel (MAY-zell), Professor of Government, Colby College and Director, Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs.
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Tuesday
2/10/2009
8:00 AM
090210C
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, Gene Purcell is joined by Kevin McKinley “On Your Money.” Kevin answers your personal finance questions, shares his money-saving tip of the week, and has advice on how to handle your I.R.A.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC
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Monday
2/9/2009
6:00 AM
090209A
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
A little more recess and physical education in schools would help fight growing levels of obesity—and boost academic performance. That’s according to Gene Purcell’s guest after six, who says we’re short-changing our kids when it comes to physical activity.
Guest: Russell Pate, Associate Vice President for Health Sciences & Professor at the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina; Director of the Children's Physical Activity Research Group
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Monday
2/9/2009
7:00 AM
090209B
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
As for-profit newspapers struggle, a new Wisconsin investigative journalism group will try out a non-profit model. After seven on the State Capitol Report, Gene Purcell’s guest says the effort will fill a growing gap in coverage of important state issues.
Guest: Andy Hall, Executive Director and Reporter for the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
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Monday
2/9/2009
8:00 AM
090209C
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Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, Gene Purcell's guest traces the history of the "snark" through the ages, and says that, in politics, snark means the lowest, most insinuating and insulting side can win. For the young, a savage piece of gossip could ruin a reputation and possibly a future career. And for all of us, snark just sucks the humor out of life.
Guest: David Denby, Film Critic for The New Yorker. Author, "Great Books" and "Snark" (Simon and Schuster)
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Friday
2/6/2009
6:00 AM
090206A
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Joy Cardin
After six, Madison as seen by the rest of Wisconsin.
Joy Cardin discovers what a UW Professor learned from her tour of diners, gas stations, and other meeting places throughout the state. Share your thoughts on this often difficult relationship between our capital city and the state at large.
Guest: Kathy Cramer Walsh, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and faculty director for the Badger Poll
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Friday
2/6/2009
7:00 AM
090206B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, President Obama's push for a stimulus package.
According to President Obama, "There will be an economic catastrophe if a stimulus package isn't passed." Joy Cardin's guest economist agrees, saying that federal action is needed to bump us out of a downward spiral.
Guest: Don Nichols, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and former director of the La Follete School of Public Affairs
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Friday
2/6/2009
8:00 AM
090206C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, it's the Week in Review. Joy Cardin and guests look at the latest in the stimulus debate, President Obama's faith-based plans, and other top-state and national stories from last week.
Guests:
Chris Lato, Public Relations Account Executive at Avicom Marketing Communications, and former Communications Director for the Wisconsin Republican Party
John Smart, former chair of the Price County Democratic Party; member of the Wisconsin Governor's Commission on the United Nations
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Thursday
2/5/2009
6:00 AM
090205A
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Joy Cardin
The high-profile birth of octuplets in California has delivered questions about the ethics of fertility treatment. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says doctors have a responsibility during fertility treatment to prevent large multiple births.
Guest: Arthur Caplan, Chair, Department of Medical Ethics and Director, Center for Bioethics, University of Pennsylvania. Author forthcoming, "Penn Center Guide to Bioethics".
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Thursday
2/5/2009
7:00 AM
090205B
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Joy Cardin
Yet another U.S. Senator will take office with only a single "vote" from a Governor. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest review an effort by Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold to put an end to State Governor appointments for vacant Senate seats.
Guest: Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point.
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Thursday
2/5/2009
8:00 AM
090205C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest offers a behind-the-scenes look at the business of food. An insider's view of food company practices, failed government regulations, and misleading media that have created a national obesity epidemic.
Guest: Hank Cardello, Former Food and Beverage Executive. Author, "Stuffed: An Insider's Look at Who's (Really) Making America Fat" (Harper Collins) www.27degNorth.com
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Wednesday
2/4/2009
6:00 AM
090204A
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Joy Cardin
Proposed legislation that would change how workers join unions raised controversy during the presidential campaign... and it’s scheduled to come before Congress soon. After six, Joy Cardin talks with guests on both sides of the debate over the Employee Free Choice Act.
Guests:
6:00 - David Newby, President, Wisconsin AFL-CIO.
6:30 - Brad Close, Director of Federal Public Policy, National Federation of Independent Business.
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Wednesday
2/4/2009
7:00 AM
090204B
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Joy Cardin
Tax problems and other issues facing Obama appointees have raised eyebrows over the new administration's commitment to ethics. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says President Obama's credibility has been shaken by the ethics problems of a few of his cabinet nominations.
Guest: David Schultz, Political Scientist, Hamline University, St. Paul. Instructor of government ethics.
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Wednesday
2/4/2009
8:00 AM
090204C
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Joy Cardin
The Land of the Free has become a legal minefield... people sue for anything and there's rules for everything. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest discusses how an encroaching legal culture has undermined American freedom and eroded the can-do spirit.
Guest: Philip K. Howard, Lawyer. Chair, Common Good. www.commongood.org Author, "Life Without Lawyers: Liberating Americans from Too Much Law" (Norton).
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Tuesday
2/3/2009
6:00 AM
090203A
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Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, says every young American should spend two years in Public Service. Examining how a mandatory Youth Corps would be a good way for President Obama to promote civic responsibility.
Guest: William Babcock, Senior Ethics Professor, Southern Illinois University. Former International News Editor, Christian Science Monitor. His piece on mandatory service: www.csmonitor.com/2009/0126/p09s02-coop.htm
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Tuesday
2/3/2009
7:00 AM
090203B
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Joy Cardin
The partisan divide over the economic stimulus plan continues in Congress this week as the Senate takes up the debate. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says a federal stimulus is vital... and we have to make sure it happens quickly enough to get people back to work soon.
Guest: Heather Boushey (BOO-shay), Senior Economist, Center for American Progress.
www.americanprogress.org
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Tuesday
2/3/2009
8:00 AM
090203C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s time for “Kevin McKinley On Your Money.” Join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for a look at personal finances. Plus, answers for your financial planning questions, and a money-saving Tip of the Week.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC Email the program at www.onyourmoney@wpr.org">www.onyourmoney@wpr.org
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Monday
2/2/2009
6:00 AM
090202A
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Joy Cardin
There's lots of opinions in the media... from the editorial page... to public radio. But have any of them ever changed your own opinion? After six, Joy Cardin’s guest discusses how we tend to dismiss ideas that don’t match our World View.
Guest: Jonathan Zimmerman, Professor of Education and History and Director, History of Education, New York University.
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Monday
2/2/2009
7:00 AM
090202B
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Joy Cardin
It’s the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin, after seven. This morning, an update on the latest hot issues before state lawmakers. And after seven-thirty, Joy's guest says we should get rid of spring elections in the state.
Guests:
7:00 - Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio’s State Government Reporter.
7:30 - Gary Sherman, Democratic State Representative from Port Wing.
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Monday
2/2/2009
8:00 AM
090202C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, share your thoughts and suggestions on how to improve Wisconsin Public Radio's presence on the web. Joy Cardin welcomes Chief Operating Officer Mike Crane and Director of Technology & New Media Allen Rieland to take your calls.
Guests:
- Mike Crane, Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Public Radio.
- Allen Rieland (REE-lind), Director of Technology & New Media, Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Friday
1/30/2009
6:00 AM
090130A
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Joy Cardin
The House passed a stimulus package this week, and President Obama is encouraging the Senate to move quickly. Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, says the economic stimulus package is a bad idea, and some of it will do more harm than good.
Guest: Jonathan Tolman, Senior Fellow, Competitive Enterprise Institute.
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Friday
1/30/2009
7:00 AM
090130B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin invites you to suggest future guests and program topics on her January Open Line.
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Friday
1/30/2009
8:00 AM
090130C
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Joy Cardin
A less-than-heartwarming State of the State address... a bipartisan split on the federal stimulus package... and an olive branch to the Muslim world from the new president. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests tackle the top news stories on The Week In Review.
Guests:
- John Sharpless, professor of history, UW-Madison.
- Paul Soglin, Former Madison Mayor. His blog is at www.waxingamerica.com
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Thursday
1/29/2009
6:00 AM
090129A
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Joy Cardin
Facing a projected 5-point-4 billion dollar budget shortfall and nearly six-percent unemployment, Governor Jim Doyle delivered his State of the State Address last night. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest analyze the speech, and welcome your calls and e-mail.
Guest: Eric Giordano, Associate Professor of Political Science, UW-Marathon County.
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Thursday
1/29/2009
7:00 AM
090129B
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Joy Cardin
State of the State analysis continues, after seven, when Joy Cardin talks with veteran political insiders about The Governor’s message in these tough economic times.
Guests:
-Bill Kraus, veteran Republican political strategist. Board member, Common Cause in Wisconsin.
- Peg Lautenschlager, attorney with Lawton & Cates. Former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin.
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Thursday
1/29/2009
8:00 AM
090129C
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Joy Cardin
With documentaries like “An Inconvenient Truth” and the push for green technologies, environmental concerns are more in front of us than decades ago. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest author's ideas about building an “ecotopia” (EE-coe-TOE-pee-ah) were ridiculed thirty years ago... but are finding influence today.
Guest: Ernest Callenbach, Founder and former editor, Film Quarterly journal. Author, “Ecotopia” and “Ecotopia Emerging”.
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Wednesday
1/28/2009
6:00 AM
090128A
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Joy Cardin
Even after the economic stimulus, the U.S. will fall short filling millions of jobs. According to Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, we need a jobs program based on the New Deal, where the federal government directly employs millions of people in public works projects.
Guest: David Riemer (REE-mur), Director of Policy and Planning, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute, Milwaukee.
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Wednesday
1/28/2009
7:00 AM
090128B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin concludes a series of candidate forums, talking with a fifth candidate for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction. After seven-thirty, Joy welcomes an expert on schools in Wisconsin for a look at the issues in the race.
Guests:
7:00 - Lowell Holtz, Candidate, State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
7:30 - Steve Correia (KOREA), Associate Professor of Teacher Education, St. Norbert College.
www.wisconsinvote.org
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Wednesday
1/28/2009
8:00 AM
090128C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the 2006 International Astronomical Union demotion of the planet Pluto to "dwarf planet" status, and how many have come to rally behind the little extraterrestial underdog.
Guest: Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist. Director, Hayden Planetarium. Author, "The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet" (Norton)
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Tuesday
1/27/2009
6:00 AM
090127A
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Joy Cardin
Wisconsin's gray wolves are still on the endangered species list, after President Obama put plans to delist the wolf on hold. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says the wolves are no longer endangered, and they need to be managed under Wisconsin's wolf protection plan.
Guest: Bill Horn, U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Attorney; Former Assistant Secretary of U.S. Department of Interior for Fish and Wildlife.
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Tuesday
1/27/2009
7:00 AM
090127B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin continues a series of candidate forums, with two more candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Guests:
7:00 - Tony Evers (EE-vurs), candidate, Superintendent, Wisconsin DPI.
7:30 - Van Mobley (MOE-blee), candidate, Superintendent, Wisconsin DPI.
www.wisconsinvote.org
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Tuesday
1/27/2009
8:00 AM
090127C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and Kevin McKinley On Your Money. This week, Kevin points to a source of “lost money” in Wisconsin... answers your financial planning questions... and looks forward to springtime with his Money-Saving Tip of the Week.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC
www.onyourmoney.com
onyourmoney@wpr.org
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Monday
1/26/2009
6:00 AM
090126A
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Joy Cardin
"State lawmakers: turn down your pay raise," says Joy Cardin’s guest, after six. He says the Senate and Assembly should show leadership in tough economic times and just say no.
Guest: Scott Milfred, Editorial Page Editor, Wisconsin State Journal.
Wisconsin Legislative Hotline: 1-800-362-9472 (call weekdays, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.)
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Monday
1/26/2009
7:00 AM
090126B
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Joy Cardin
On the State Capitol Report, after seven, Joy Cardin begins a series of candidate forums... your chance to meet the candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Guests:
7:00 - Todd Price, candidate.
7:30 - Rose Fernandez, candidate.
www.wisconsinvote.org
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Monday
1/26/2009
8:00 AM
090126C
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Joy Cardin
The Oscar nominations are in... and you’ve had the weekend to maybe go out and catch up on some of the nominees. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest film critic look at the hits and misses for the Academy Awards this year... and they want to hear your recommendations of the past year's movies to see... or avoid.
Guest: Duane Dudek (DOO-deck), Film Critic, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Friday
1/23/2009
6:00 AM
090123A
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Wisconsin could get two-and-a-half billion dollars in federal stimulus money... that's the topic for John Munson and his guest lawmakers, after six. His first guest says bailouts and stimulus spending are a bad idea. His guest after six-thirty says the state could use the money, and do a little stimulus spending of its own.
Guests:
6:00 - Steve Nass (NAHSS), Republican State Assembly Representative, Whitewater.
6:30 - Mark Pocan, Democratic State Assembly Representative, Madison.
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Friday
1/23/2009
7:00 AM
090123B
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Recent peanut butter recalls have brought food safety back in the headlines. After seven, John Munson’s guest says there’s a lot the new administration can do to restore our trust in the food we eat.
Guest: Caroline Smith DeWaal (dee-WALL), Director of Food Safety, Center for Science in the Public Interest.
www.cspinet.org
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Friday
1/23/2009
8:00 AM
090123C
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
The nation got a new President this week… and that’s one of the lead topics on The Week in Review, after seven, with John Munson and his guests. A look at the first few days of the new administration, and other top stories of the week.
Guests:
- Ruth Conniff, Political Editor, The Progressive magazine.
- Margaret Farrow, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. Chair, Wisconsin Eye broadcast network.
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Thursday
1/22/2009
6:00 AM
090122A
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Our new president has assumed one of the most stressful jobs in the nation. John Munson’s guest, after six, offers advice on how Barack Obama... and the rest of us... can deal with stress on the job, and in everyday life.
Guest: Dr. Redford Williams, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Director, Behavioral Medicine Research Center, Duke University Medical Center. Co-author, “In Control: No More Snapping at Your Family, Sulking at Work, Steaming in the Grocery Line, Seething in Meetings, Stuffing Your Frustration.” (Rodale Books)
www.williamslifeskills.com
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Thursday
1/22/2009
7:00 AM
090122B
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Barack Obama's presidency could be good news for conservative media and pundits. After seven, John Munson talks with a media analyst about the political landscape of the new administration.
Guest: Tim Cuprisin, Media Columnist, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
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Thursday
1/22/2009
8:00 AM
090122C
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
According to a U.S. military report, one of the top global threats to the United States is just south of the border. After eight, John Munson and his guest look at recent turmoil in Mexico, and the challenges for the Obama administration.
Guest: Shannon O'Neil, Fellow for Latin America Studies, Council on Foreign Relations. www.latintelligence.com
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Wednesday
1/21/2009
6:00 AM
090121A
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After six, John Munson's guest says while the Wisconsin Legislature is moving forward on campaign finance and ethics reform issues, there's still a lot of work to be done.
Guest: Jay Heck, Executive Director, Common Cause in Wisconsin.
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Wednesday
1/21/2009
7:00 AM
090121B
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Presidents put their personal stamp on a number of different Inauguration Day events. After seven, John Munson and his guest look back at the historic Inauguration of Barack Obama, and how his speech compares with previous inaugural addresses.
Guest: John Dinan (DIE-nen), Associate Professor of Political Science, Wake Forest University.
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Wednesday
1/21/2009
8:00 AM
090121C
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, John Munson talks with an expert on white collar crime and investment schemes about how Bernard Madoff (MAY-doff) made-off with tens of billions in a now-infamous Ponzi scheme, and whether better laws or enforcement is needed.
Guest: Peter Henning, Professor of Law at Wayne State University
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Tuesday
1/20/2009
6:00 AM
090120A
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After six, John Munson's guest lawmakers tackle a couple of loopholes in Wisconsin law. First, after six, a gun loophole with a connection to the 2007 Virginia Tech shootings. After six-thirty, John's guest says state employees have lost much of their civil rights.
Guests:
6:00 - Alberta Darling, Republican State Senator, River Hills.
6:30 - Cory Mason, Democratic Assembly Representative, Racine.
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Tuesday
1/20/2009
6:30 AM
090120X
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
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Tuesday
1/20/2009
7:00 AM
090120B
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Following his Inauguration today, the new president will be off and running... After seven, John Munson and his guest take a look at Barack Obama’s challenges and priorities for his first thirty-days in office.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison.
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Tuesday
1/20/2009
8:00 AM
090120C
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, John Munson welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week’s edition of “On Your Money.” Kevin has answers for your money questions, and advice on Estate Taxes, and setting up a Roth I.R.A. Plus, Kevin's Money-Saving Tip of the Week.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC
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Monday
1/19/2009
6:00 AM
090119A
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After six, John Munson is in for Joy Cardin this week. His first guest has a Top Ten List of what he calls major failures of the Bush Presidency.
Guest: Bill Buzenberg (BYOO-zen-berg), Executive Director, Center for Public Integrity.
www.publicintegrity.org
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Monday
1/19/2009
7:00 AM
090119B
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
State lawmakers have a lot on their plates this session... including what to do about a big budget shortfall. After seven, John Munson talks with a Republican Party leader for a G.O.P. perspective on the challenges facing Wisconsin.
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Monday
1/19/2009
8:00 AM
090119C
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John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, on this Martin Luther King Junior Day, John Munson's guest explores the significance of the civil rights leader's iconic speech, "I have a Dream". A look at how King's words have permeated our culture and shaped our ideas about what America is today.
Guest: Eric Sundquist, UCLA Foundation Professor of Literature. Author, ""King's Dream" (Yale University Press).
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Friday
1/16/2009
6:00 AM
090116A
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Joy Cardin
President Bush delivered his farewell address last night, as his term-in-office draws to a close. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says the outgoing president is facing considerable criticism in his final days... and at least some of it's unfair.
Guest: Joe Heim, Professor of Political Science, UW-La Crosse.
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Friday
1/16/2009
7:00 AM
090116B
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Joy Cardin
President-elect Obama faces a lot of foreign policy challenges... so what can you do to help? After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says we can all play a role as Citizen Diplomats in the world today... making connections with people from other countries, and fixing the world one handshake at a time.
Guest: Sherry Mueller (MEW-ler), President, National Council for International Visitors. Her latest article appeared in last week’s Christian Science Monitor.
Websites mentioned:
www.nciv.org
www.iiwisconsin.org
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Friday
1/16/2009
8:00 AM
090116C
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Joy Cardin
A president says farewell... the next one looks to inauguration day... and Wisconsin wonders whether it will get help from federal bailouts. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests tackle the top news stories on The Week in Review.
Guests:
- Ed Garvey, Senior Partner, law firm of Garvey, McNeil and McGillivray. Publisher, FightingBob.com.
- Rick Berg, Board Member, Wisconsin Common Cause. Former appointee, Thompson Administration. Freelance writer and columnist.
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Thursday
1/15/2009
6:00 AM
090115A
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Joy Cardin
A new report from the National Endowment For the Arts says literary culture is alive and well in America. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the new popularity in adult fiction, and invite your suggestions for the best adult fiction books.
Guest: Louisa Ermelino (ER-muh-LEE-no), Reviews Director, Publishers Weekly.
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Thursday
1/15/2009
7:00 AM
090115B
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Joy Cardin
Oil is cheap now after a run-up to record high prices, but according to Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, that's not cause for celebration. He says low oil prices could end up hurting the U.S. economy, and keep us from seeking alternatives to oil.
Guest: Michael Klare, Professor of Peace and World Security Studies, Hampshire College. Author, "Blood and Oil: The Dangers and Consequences of America's Growing Dependency on Imported Petroleum". His piece on cheap oil appeared recently on Salon.com.
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Thursday
1/15/2009
8:00 AM
090115C
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Joy Cardin
Aging Americans today are healthier than ever before, well-educated, and yearning for a productive and enjoyable alternative to retirement. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss possibities for creative and purposeful learning as we grow older.
Guest: Sara Lawrence Lightfoot, Sociologist. Author, "The Third Chapter: Passion, Risk, and Adventure in the 25 Years After 50" (Farrar Straus & Giroux).
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Wednesday
1/14/2009
6:00 AM
090114A
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Joy Cardin
We start the morning with ways to combat the cold. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest has safety and health tips for dealing with dangerously low temperatures. After six-thirty, your suggestions for warm activities to take our minds off the cold.
Guest: Lori Getter, Spokesperson, Wisconsin Emergency Management.
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Wednesday
1/14/2009
7:00 AM
090114B
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Joy Cardin
Expectations are high for the incoming Obama administration. With the inauguration less than a week away, Joy Cardin and her guest, after seven, look at what we can expect as the incoming President takes up major economic and foreign policy challenges.
Guest: Jeremi Suri, Professor of History, UW-Madison. Author, “Henry Kissinger and the American Century.”
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Wednesday
1/14/2009
8:00 AM
090114C
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Joy Cardin
Who IS Michelle Obama? After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest invite you to get to know the next First Lady of the United States.
Guest: Liza Mundy, Staff Writer, The Washington Post. Contributor to Slate online. Author, “Michelle: A Biography”.
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Tuesday
1/13/2009
6:00 AM
090113A
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Joy Cardin
We start the morning with two views on the world-of-words in politics. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says President Obama... and all politicians... should fire their speechwriters, and speak in their own words. After six-thirty, Joy and her guest look at Sarah Palin’s recent criticism of her media treatment.
Guests:
6:00 - David McGrath, columnist for the Capital Times.
6:30 - Dave Berkman, retired Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications, UW-Milwaukee.
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Tuesday
1/13/2009
7:00 AM
090113B
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Joy Cardin
Yesterday, in his final scheduled news conference as President, George W. Bush defended his legacy. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says there’s not much to be proud of in the Bush presidency. Her guest, after seven-thirty, says history will look more kindly on George W. Bush.
Guests:
7:00 - Tom Whalen, Political Historian, Boston University. Author, “A Higher Purpose: Profiles in Presidential Courage”
7:30 - Glen Jeansonne (JAWN-sawn), Professor of History, UW-Milwaukee. Author, “A Time of Paradox: America Since 1890”
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Tuesday
1/13/2009
8:00 AM
090113C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes Kevin McKinley On Your Money. Kevin answers your financial questions, and he’ll talk about preparing in case of a possible job loss. Plus, a “healthy” money-saving tip of the week.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner. Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC
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Monday
1/12/2009
6:00 AM
090112A
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Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin talks with a state lawmaker who wants to put the appointment of state D-N-R chief in the hands of the natural resources board instead of the governor. He says the change will take politics out of Wisconsin’s natural resource decisions.
Guest: Spencer Black, Democratic State Assembly Representative from Madison.
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Monday
1/12/2009
7:00 AM
090112B
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Joy Cardin
State Lawmakers are getting down to business for the new session that commenced last week.... and you can keep tabs on what they’re up to. After seven, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR State Government Reporter Shawn Johnson for the State Capitol Report with a look at the first new legislation for '09. Then, Joy and her guest look at the impact of the state budget gap.
Guests:
7:00 - Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter.
7:15 - Todd Berry, President, Wisconsin Taxpayer’s Alliance.
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Monday
1/12/2009
8:00 AM
090112C
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Joy Cardin
Traffic congestion is a serious problem... but it’s one that can be solved, says Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight. He’s calling for a change in the way we think about roads and cars... including privately-funded toll roads.
Guest: Adrian Moore, Vice President of Research, Reason Foundation. Co-author, “Mobility First: A New Vision for Transportation in a Globally Competitive Twenty-first Century”
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Friday
1/9/2009
6:00 AM
090109A
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Joy Cardin
A new survey suggests a nationwide increase in home-schooling. After six, Joy Cardin talks with a Wisconsin home-school advocate about why people home-school their kids... and how they go about it.
Guest: Larry Kaseman, Executive Director, Wisconsin Parents Association.
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Friday
1/9/2009
7:00 AM
090109B
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Joy Cardin
President-Elect Obama has called for a big federal boost to the economy... That’s the topic for Joy Cardin and her guest, after seven.
Guest: Peter Morici (more-EE-see), Professor, University of Maryland School of Business. Former Chief Economist, U.S. International Trade Commission.
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Friday
1/9/2009
8:00 AM
090109C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, get two different perspectives on the top news stories of the week with Joy Cardin and her guests, on The Week in Review. On today’s edition, hot topics include Barack Obama’s economy speech, some still-unfilled seats in the U.S. Senate, and efforts to boost jobs here in Wisconsin.
Guests:
- Louis Fortis, editor-in-chief, Shepherd Express newspaper, Milwaukee.
- Tom Still, president, Wisconsin Technology Council. Former associate editor, Wisconsin State Journal.
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Thursday
1/8/2009
6:00 AM
090108A
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Joy Cardin
Governor Doyle says the state might need to bring back an annual automatic gas tax increase in light of a 5-point-four billion dollar budget deficit. Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, says that’s a great idea... After six-thirty, Joy talks with a State Senator who helped end the gas tax increase.
Guests:
6:00 - Craig Thompson, Executive Director, Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin.
6:30 - Joe Leibham (LI-pom), State Senator from Sheboygan (R). Co-sponsor, gas tax indexing repeal bill.
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Thursday
1/8/2009
7:00 AM
090108B
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Joy Cardin
There’s been some progress toward a cease-fire in Gaza... but there’s a long way to go for a peaceful settlement. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says the solution isn’t just about borders and agreements... it’s about changing how people on both sides think of each other.
Guest: Kenneth Stein, Professor of Middle Eastern History and Political Science, Emory University. Author, “Heroic Diplomacy: Sadat, Kissinger, Carter, Begin (BAY-ghin) and the Quest for Middle East Peace”. www.ismi.emory.edu
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Thursday
1/8/2009
8:00 AM
090108C
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Joy Cardin
A new report says 65-thousand jobs could be lost in Wisconsin this year. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss how the state is prepared to serve working families and unemployed workers.
Guest: Roberta Gassman, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
Contact info mentioned on the show:
www.ucclaim-wi.org
800-494-4944
dwdsec@dwd.wisconsin.gov
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Wednesday
1/7/2009
6:00 AM
090107A
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Joy Cardin
Tough economic times could be cutting into your fun-time. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest talk about entertainment in a troubled economy... are you cutting back on vacations, movies, and other fun stuff, and what are you doing instead?
Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor of TV and Pop Culture, Syracuse University.
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Wednesday
1/7/2009
7:00 AM
090107B
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Joy Cardin
Barack Obama's choice for new C-I-A chief is drawing fire from Senators in his own party, who say they're worried about Leon Pinetta's lack of intelligence experience. Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, says President-elect Obama made a great choice for C-I-A Chief because the agency needs an outsider to fix things.
Guest: Ray McGovern, Co-Founder, Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity.
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Wednesday
1/7/2009
8:00 AM
090107C
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Joy Cardin
Rankings, statistics, forecasts... they saturate our lives... After eight, Joy Cardin's guest shows how to make sense of all the numbers we come across in the News, Politics, and in Life... by relating these figures to everyday experiences.
Guest: Andrew Dilnot, Principal, St. Hugh's College, Oxford. Co-author, "The Numbers Game: The Commonsense Guide to Understanding Numbers in the News, in Politics, and in Life" (Gotham Books)
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Tuesday
1/6/2009
6:00 AM
090106A
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Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, a recent major coal ash spill in Tennessee is proof there’s no such thing as “clean coal.”
Guest: Glenn Hurowitz, Media Director, Greenpeace USA.
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Tuesday
1/6/2009
7:00 AM
090106B
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Joy Cardin
Congress begins a new session today amid serious drama... including efforts to jump-start the economy, and two Senate seats with question marks on them. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at what could be a wild week on Capitol Hill.
Guest: Michael Mezey (MEE-zee), Professor of Political Science, DePaul University.
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Tuesday
1/6/2009
8:00 AM
090106C
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Joy Cardin
In tough economic times, many can use a little financial advice... and it's available, after eight, with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. They inaugurate a weekly feature today... with some financial New Year’s resolutions, and advice on whether it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage, buy a starter home, or invest in real estate.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, certified financial planner. Member, Governor Doyle's Council on Financial Literacy. Author, "Make Your Kid a Millionaire".
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Monday
1/5/2009
6:00 AM
090105A
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Joy Cardin
Looking for work? Joy Cardin and her guest, after six, discuss networking, polishing your resume, interviewing… and everything in between.
Guest: Miriam Salpeter (sal-PETER), owner of Keppie Careers, a business focused on helping people find jobs.
www.keppiecareers.com
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Monday
1/5/2009
7:00 AM
090105B
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Joy Cardin
State lawmakers face a heavy workload when they begin another session this afternoon... with a big budget deficit, and a long list of priority legislation. On the State Capitol Report, after seven, Joy Cardin talks with the head of the Wisconsin Democratic Party for his view of the road ahead for the state.
Guest: Joe Wineke, Chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
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Monday
1/5/2009
8:00 AM
090105C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s your turn to make a New Year’s resolution for Wisconsin Public Radio. What can we do to make our services more valuable to you? Joy Cardin welcomes Chief Operating Officer Mike Crane to take your suggestions.
Guest: Mike Crane, Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Friday
1/2/2009
6:00 AM
090102A
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Joy Cardin
It's that time of year again... After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest present the annual Lake Superior State University Banished Words List... the words and phrases we're sick of hearing... ( including "it's that time of year again!" ). Call in with your nominations for next year's list.
Guest: John Shibley, writer and photographer, Lake Superior State University. Co-compiler of the annual "Banished Words List."
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Friday
1/2/2009
7:00 AM
090102B
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Joy Cardin
If the scandal wasn't bad enough, this week's Senate appointment made even more waves... After seven, Joy Cardin welcomes an Illinois political scientist to help make sense of what's going on down there in the Governor's office.
Guest: Wayne Steger, Professor of Political Science, DePaul University.
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Friday
1/2/2009
8:00 AM
090102C
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Joy Cardin
From Israel... to Iraq... to Illinois, it's the first Week in Review for 2009. Joy Cardin and her guests tackle the top issues of the week, after eight.
Guests:
- Kevin Hermening, Treasurer and past chairman, Republican Party of Marathon County.
- Matt Rothschild, Editor, The Progressive magazine.
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Thursday
1/1/2009
6:00 AM
090101A
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Joy Cardin
Wisconsin drivers were likely watchful for drunk drivers last night... and lawmakers are looking for ways to prevent driving-while-intoxicated. Joy Cardin's guest, after six, says there's a lot Wisconsin can do to cut down on drunk driving in 2009.
Guest: Nina Emerson, Director, Resource Center on Impaired Driving, University of Wisconsin Law School.
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Thursday
1/1/2009
7:00 AM
090101B
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Joy Cardin
Set aside your own New Year's resolutions for a moment... and make some for someone in elected office. After seven, Joy Cardin wants to hear your resolutions for political leaders, in Wisconsin, Washington, and around the world.
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Thursday
1/1/2009
8:00 AM
090101C
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Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, federal scientists have been intimidated, politicized, and ignored over the last eight years... with bad results for public policy. She has some science New Year's Resolutions for the Obama administration.
Guest: Francesca Grifo ( fran-CHESS-kah GRIFF-oh ), Senior Scientist and Director, Scientific Integrity Program, Union of Concerned Scientists.
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Wednesday
12/31/2008
6:00 AM
081231A
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Joy Cardin
Caroline Kennedy has drawn a lot of fire for her frequent use of “y’know” in recent interviews. She’s not alone in her heavy use of verbal tics, according to Joy Cardin’s guest. After six, ah... join the conversation about the “ums,” “likes,” “y’knows”and other slips and stumbles in everyday speech.
Guest: Michael Erard (er-RARD), author, “Um...: Slips, Stumbles, and Verbal Blunders, and What They Mean”
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Wednesday
12/31/2008
7:00 AM
081231B
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Joy Cardin
A truce may be in the works in Gaza... but Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says it’ll take more than a cease-fire to solve the underlying problems between Israel and Palestine.
Guest: Robert Seibert (SY-bert), Professor of Political Science at Knox College
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Wednesday
12/31/2008
8:00 AM
081231C
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Joy Cardin
Take a look back at the national news headlines of 2008. After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes the editor of an almanac that chronicles the news stories we remember... and those we want to forget.
Guest: Devin Gordon, Senior Editor, Periscope department, Newsweek magazine. "Newsweek Periscope Almanac 2009: The Year In Review Through the Lens of Periscope".
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Tuesday
12/30/2008
6:00 AM
081230A
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Joy Cardin
Israeli airstrikes against Hamas (hah-MAHSS) continue with no end in sight. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss what caused the latest flare-up in Mideast violence, and the U.S. reaction to it.
Guest: Ed Turzanski, Senior Fellow, Center for Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism, and Homeland Security, Foreign Policy Research Institute.
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Tuesday
12/30/2008
7:00 AM
081230B
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Joy Cardin
Should taxpayers get a two-month break from federal income taxes? Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says his proposal would help stimulate the nation’s economy by putting more money in your pockets.
Guest: Louie Gohmert, Republican Representative, Texas 1st Congressional District.
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Tuesday
12/30/2008
8:00 AM
081230C
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Joy Cardin
We live in the Age of Information... communication today is faster and easier than ever. But with all our blogging, instant messaging, and texting, meaningful conversation is falling by the wayside. Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, talks about the pleasures of great conversation.
Guest: Catherine Blyth, writer and editor. Author, "The Art of Conversation: A Guided Tour of a Neglected Pleasure" (Gotham Books).
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Monday
12/29/2008
6:00 AM
081229A
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Joy Cardin
What guests, topics, and discussions do you want to hear on Joy Cardin's program? Call in with your suggestions during her December open line, after six.
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Monday
12/29/2008
7:00 AM
081229B
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Joy Cardin
What was the most significant news story to come out of the state capitol in 2008? Joy Cardin and state government reporter Shawn Johnson take your vote, after seven, on the State Capitol Report.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, State Government Reporter, Wisconsin Public Radio
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Monday
12/29/2008
8:00 AM
081229C
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Joy Cardin
How will the $700 Billion Bailout be supervised? Will the taxpayers have to pay for the losses? After eight, Joy Cardin's guest explains what the bailout means... how the government proposes to get the U.S. out of its current financial mess, and how it will affect the daily life of the Amrican people.
Paul Muolo, Executive Editor of National Mortgage News. Author, "$700 Billion Bailout: The Emergency Stabilization Act and What It Means to You, Your Money, Your Mortgage, and Your Taxes" (Wiley)
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Friday
12/26/2008
6:00 AM
081226A
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Joy Cardin
Snowshoeing and snowmobiling are just a couple possibilities... After six, Joy Cardin and her guest have ideas for enjoying winter in Wisconsin, and take your ideas, too.
Guest: Joel Peterson, Recreation Specialist, UW-Superior.
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Friday
12/26/2008
7:00 AM
081226B
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Joy Cardin
Waiting until today to find the perfect deal on that last-minute Christmas gift? "Too late," says Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven. He says those deals were already offered before the holiday. Tune in to learn more about how the economy changed retail and consumer behavior this year.
Guest: Jerry O’Brien, Executive Director, Kohl’s Department Stores Center for Retailing Excellence.
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Friday
12/26/2008
8:00 AM
081226C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests tackle the week's headlines, on The Week In Review. The results of the Obama-Blagojevich investigation are in, but the fate of several Senate seats is unknown. Plus, the General Motors plant in Janesville shuts down for good.
Guests:
- On the left, Georgia Duerst-Lahti, Professor of Political Science, Beloit College.
- On the right, Bob Williams, owner, Idea Associates.
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Thursday
12/25/2008
6:00 AM
081225A
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Joy Cardin
"Bring a dish to pass!" After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the tradition of "Potluck" dinners, including delicious and comforting recipes, with memories of childhood, family, and community.
Guest: Toni Brandeis Streckert, author, "Potluck! Home Cooking From Wisconsin's Community Cookbooks" (Trails Books). REBROADCAST FROM 12/20/07 C
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Thursday
12/25/2008
7:00 AM
081225B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says the obsession to accumulate and hoard doesn't end with possesions... it also applies to food. He has strategies to de-clutter your life... and lose weight.
Guest: Peter Walsh, organizational consultant. Author, "Does this Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?" (Free Press). REBROADCAST FROM 3/11/08 C
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Thursday
12/25/2008
8:00 AM
081225C
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Joy Cardin
Can you keep your Netflix account and your wi-fi, and still reduce your carbon footprint? After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest considers the benefits... and challenges of going green.
Guest: Doug Fine, adventure journalist, freelance writer and NPR contributor.Author, “Farewell My Subaru: An Epic Adventure in Local Living.” www.dougfine.com REBROADCAST FROM 3/25/08 C
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Wednesday
12/24/2008
6:00 AM
081224A
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Joy Cardin
Whether it’s Bing singing “White Christmas,” or Ralphie "shooting his eye out," Joy Cardin and her guest, after six, want to know what your favorite holiday movie moment is... and why.
Guest: Jon Pollack, History Instructor, Madison Area Technical College.
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Wednesday
12/24/2008
7:00 AM
081224B
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Joy Cardin
U.S. Senate appointments are generating controversy. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest John Nichols says we can avoid this kind of mess in the future with a constitutional amendment requiring elections to fill open seats.
Guest: John Nichols, associate editor, The Capital Times. Washington DC writer for The Nation magazine.
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Wednesday
12/24/2008
8:00 AM
081224C
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Joy Cardin
He faces many challenges... both at-home and abroad. According to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, President-elect Obama must rally the American public in order to meet the tough tasks at hand.
Guest: Robert Kuttner, author, "Obama's Challenge: America's Economic Crisis and the Power of a Transformative Presidency."
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Tuesday
12/23/2008
6:00 AM
081223A
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Joy Cardin
When it comes to diet and exercise, one size doesn’t fit all... After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss what works best for men and for women who want to improve their health.
Guest: Joel Keehn, Senior Editor, Consumer Reports. www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org
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Tuesday
12/23/2008
7:00 AM
081223B
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Joy Cardin
The Bush administration has granted sweeping protections to health care providers who refuse to provide care that violates their personal beliefs. Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, explains why the protections are necessary. Her guest, after seven-thirty, says the protections can cut both ways.
Guests:
7:00 - Matt Sande (SAND-ee), Director of Legislation, Pro-Life Wisconsin.
7:30 - Lon Newman, Executive Director, Family Planning Health Services. President, Wisconsin Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association.
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Tuesday
12/23/2008
8:00 AM
081223C
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Joy Cardin
While many travel home for the holidays this week, many have never left their home town at all. Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, led a study about people who move away from home... those who don’t... and why... with some surprising results. Share your moving story... or why you stayed home.
Guest: Paul Taylor, Director of Social and Demographic Trends, Pew Research Center. Director, American Mobility study. www.pewresearch.org
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Monday
12/22/2008
6:00 AM
081222A
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Joy Cardin
A ten-point plan for the next president aims to keep kids in school and prepare them for the jobs of the future. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest lays out a plan to boost the economy by improving our education system.
Guest: Richard Kazis (KAY-ziss), Senior Vice President of Policy at Jobs for the Future. www.jff.org
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Monday
12/22/2008
7:00 AM
081222B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. Joy’s guest says we shouldn’t feel too smug about corruption in Illinois... because we have some serious problems of our own.
Guest: Mike McCabe, Executive Director, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. www.wisdc.org
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Monday
12/22/2008
8:00 AM
081222C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest tells the story of his hilariously touching journey across America in pursuit of a youthful fantasy... bowling. He tells us what else he found on the quest.
Guest: Mike Walsh, author, "Bowling Across America: 50 States in Rented Shoes" (St. Martin's Press). www.bowlingacrossamerica.com
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Friday
12/19/2008
6:00 AM
081219A
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Joy Cardin
As autumn officially comes to a close this weekend, the talk turns to winter. Joy Cardin's guest meteorologist, after six, predicts how cold and snowy it could get in Wisconsin this season.
Guest: Chad Franzen, Meteorologist, WSAW-TV, Wausau.
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Friday
12/19/2008
7:00 AM
081219B
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Joy Cardin
A soon-to-be published analysis of reconstruction efforts in Iraq says progress has been over-inflated. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest talks about what has... and what hasn't... been done to rebuild Iraq. After seven-thirty, a discussion about what that means for the incoming Obama administration.
Guests:
7:00 - James Glanz, Baghdad Bureau Chief, The New York Times
7:30 - Christopher Gelpi (JEL-pee), Professor of Political Science, Duke University.
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Friday
12/19/2008
8:00 AM
081219C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. This week’s installment includes the latest on tough economic news... Barack Obama’s latest Cabinet picks... and controversy swirling around appointments to the U.S. Senate.
Guests:
- Jo Egelhoff (EGG-ull-hoff), editor, FoxPolitics.net
- Ben Manski, Executive Director, Liberty Tree.
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Thursday
12/18/2008
6:00 AM
081218A
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Joy Cardin
Part of the furor over the Illinois Governor scandal is because of his "bleeping" potty mouth... as revealed by phone transcripts. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says with cursing in the news, now's a "bleeping golden" opportunity to clean up our language.
Guest: Jim O’Connor, Author, "Cuss Control: The Complete Book on How to Curb Your Cursing" www.cusscontrol.com
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Thursday
12/18/2008
7:00 AM
081218B
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Joy Cardin
There may be another Kennedy in the Senate, an option for the Governor of New York to replace Hillary Clinton when she becomes Barack Obama's Secretary Of State. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at what happens when appointing a Senator... and whether Caroline Kennedy is right for the job in New York.
Guest: Grant Reeher (REE-her), Associate Professor of Political Science, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University.
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Thursday
12/18/2008
8:00 AM
081218C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest take a trip down memory lane with the music of the 50's and 60's, performed by Wisconsin musicians.
Guest: Gary Myers, musician. Author, "Do You Hear That Beat: Wisconsin Pop/Rock in the 50's & 60's", and "On That Wisconsin Beat: More Pop/Rock/Soul/Country in the 50's & 60's."
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Wednesday
12/17/2008
6:00 AM
081217A
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Joy Cardin
Waupaca County is the first in Wisconsin to make using a cell phone while driving illegal. Fond du Lac County could follow. Joy Cardin and her guest lawmakers discuss cell phones and driving, after six.
Guests:
6:00 - Carol Owens, Republican State Representative from Oshkosh.
6:30 - Jeff Plale, Democratic State Senator from South Milwaukee.
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Wednesday
12/17/2008
7:00 AM
081217B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin talks with Representative Ron Kind about his take on the economic stimulus package, as well as the plan to rescue the auto industry. After seven-thirty, Joy's guest economist has a simple plan to help the economy: five-thousand-dollar loans... backed by the federal government... for every taxpayer in the nation.
Guests:
7:00 - Ron Kind, Democratic representative, Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District.
7:30 - T. Nicolaus Tideman (TEE-duh-mun), Professor of Economics, Virginia Tech.
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Wednesday
12/17/2008
8:00 AM
081217C
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Joy Cardin
For many, the mention of Africa calls-to-mind safaris, ferocious animals, and strangely dressed tribespeople. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest addresses the biggest myths and misconceptions about Africa, and how they prevent a true understanding of the continent's rich culture.
Guest: Curtis Keim, professor of History and Political Science, Moravian College. Author, "Mistaking Africa: Curiosities and Inventions of the American Mind" (Westview Press).
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Tuesday
12/16/2008
6:00 AM
081216A
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Joy Cardin
From Baby Boomers, to twenty-somethings, many are worried these days about retirement. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says even in tough economic times there's reason to be optimistic in planning for retirement. He'll share some advice.
Guest: David Wray, president, Profit Sharing/401K Council of America. Author, "Take Control With Your 401(K): An Employee's Guide to Maximizing Your Investments".
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Tuesday
12/16/2008
7:00 AM
081216B
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Joy Cardin
The auto bailout stalled in Congress last week, in part over a proposal that United Auto Workers take a pay cut. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says opponents of the auto bailout went too far in going after union workers.
Guest: Frank Emspak, Emeritus Professor, UW Extension School for Workers.
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Tuesday
12/16/2008
8:00 AM
081216C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest critiques modern American governance, exploring the challenges facing a networked government such us ours, and has a plan for change.
Guest: Donald Kettl, director, Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania. Author, "The Next Government of the United States: Why Our Institutions Fail Us and How to Fix Them" (Norton).
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Monday
12/15/2008
6:00 AM
081215A
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Joy Cardin
A new study says more than one-third of Americans are using acupuncture, herbal remedies, and other treatments. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest examine the use and effectiveness of alternative medicine.
Guests:
-John Folts, Clinical Professor of Cardiovascular Research and Nutritional Science, Department of Medicine, UW-Madison.
-Dr. Bruce Barrett, Associate Professor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, UW-Madison
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Monday
12/15/2008
7:00 AM
081215B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and WPR state government reporter Shawn Johnson. Today, a look at efforts to get federal help for Wisconsin fiscal problems... and call in with YOUR solutions to the state budget gap.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, State Government Reporter, Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Monday
12/15/2008
8:00 AM
081215C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says more than ninety-percent of private earnings in the U.S. are from what he calls the "unjust appropriation of our collective inheritance." He wants to change that.
Guest: Gar Alperovitz, Professor of Political Economy, University of Maryland. Co-author, "Unjust Deserts: How the Rich Are Taking Our Common Inheritance and Why We Should Take It Back" (The New Press).
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Friday
12/12/2008
6:00 AM
081212A
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Joy Cardin
TV and radio stations are being hit hard by a tough economy... with lay-offs and programming changes that could affect the way you get your news and other programming. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says tough times for local broadcasters are likely to stay... even after the economy bounces back.
Guest: Tim Cuprisin (coo-PRISS-in), Media Columnist, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
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Friday
12/12/2008
7:00 AM
081212B
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Joy Cardin
Senate critics tried to put the brakes on a proposed auto company bailout this week... After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest on the Big Three’s quest for Congressional help.
Guest: Bruce Belzowski, associate director, Automotive Analysis Division, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
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Friday
12/12/2008
8:00 AM
081212C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, it's the Week in Review. Joy Cardin and her guests tackle proposed bailouts for automakers, and for states... the corruption scandal south of the border... and other top news stories of the week.
Guests:
- Paul Soglin, Former Madison Mayor. His blog is at www.waxingamerica.com
- Owen Robinson, blogger at www.BootsAndSabers.com. Columnist, West Bend Daily News.
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Thursday
12/11/2008
6:00 AM
081211A
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Joy Cardin
Kicking the habit is difficult for most. Even President-Elect Obama admits he sneaks a cigarette from time-to-time. After six, Joy Cardin's guest has proven techniques to quit smoking.
Guest: Dr. Douglas Jorenby, Director of Clinical Services, UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention.
Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line: 800-QUIT NOW
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Thursday
12/11/2008
7:00 AM
081211B
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Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin talks with an Illinois political watchdog about the corruption scandal facing the Governor of Illinois, and how the “Land of Lincoln” seems to have such a strong tradition of corruption.
Guest: Cindi Canary, Executive Director, Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.
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Thursday
12/11/2008
8:00 AM
081211C
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Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest urges Americans to make a commitment to end child poverty in the U.S., by addressing the systems that help fuel the cycle of poverty.
Guest: Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president, Children's Defense Fund. Author, "The Sea is So Wide and My Boat is So Small: Charting a Course for the Next Generation" (Hyperion).
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