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Friday
1/11/2013
8:00 AM
130111C

Week in Review: January 11, 2013
Vice President Joe Biden meets with gun groups to shape new gun policy, the shake-up continues in President Barack Obama's cabinet, and state lawmakers tackle late-night debate rules. Rob Ferrett's guests weigh in on these issues and more of the top national and state news in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Chris Lato (LAH-toe), former communication director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, and a GOP campaign consultant.

- Joe Wineke, former State Senator and former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

Friday
1/11/2013
9:00 PM
130111C

Thursday
1/10/2013
6:00 AM
130110A

De-Cluttering for the New Year
One of the suggestions we got from our New Year's Open Line was to do a program on getting clutter-free. So Rob Ferrett is speaking to an organizational expert about how to decrease the clutter in our lives for the New Year.

Guest: Susan Fleischman, a Chicago-based professional organizer, home stager, and founder of clutterfree. Susan blogs about how to create and maintain an orderly home, office and life for YouCopia.com.

Thursday
1/10/2013
7:00 AM
130110B

State Job Creation & 2013 Economic Outlook
A new report ranks Wisconsin 42nd in the nation in job creation. This hour, Rob Ferrett and his guest discuss why Wisconsin finds itself in the bottom 10. In the second half, they take a look at what may be ahead for the U.S. economy in 2013.
Guest: Steven Deller, Professor and Community Development Economist in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at UW-Madison and UW-Extension

Thursday
1/10/2013
8:00 AM
130110C

Social Media & the Death of Privacy
Social networks are the defining cultural movement of our time, but they're also lawless battle zones. That's according to Rob Ferrett's guest this hour, who has written a "Social Network Constitution" and discusses the ongoing death of personal privacy.
Guest: Lori Andrews, law professor and director of the Institute for Science, Law, and Technology at Illinois Institute of Technology; author of, "I Know Who You Are and I Saw What You Did: Social Networks and the Death of Privacy"
I Know Who You Are and I Saw What You Did: Social ...

Thursday
1/10/2013
9:00 PM
130110C

Social Media & the Death of Privacy
Social networks are the defining cultural movement of our time, but they're also lawless battle zones. That's according to Rob Ferrett's guest this hour, who has written a "Social Network Constitution" and discusses the ongoing death of privacy.
Guest: Lori Andrews, law professor and director of the Institute for Science, Law, and Technology at Illinois Institute of Technology; author of, "I Know Who You Are and I Saw What You Did: Social Networks and the Death of Privacy"

Wednesday
1/9/2013
6:00 AM
130109A

Internet Turns 30
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the standardized linking of computers...which was the beginning of what we know today as the Internet. Rob Ferrett speaks to a guest about the last 30 years of the World Wide Web and how it's shaped our culture.

Guest: Barry Wellman, Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto and Director of Netlab. He's also the co-author of "Networked: The New Social Operating System," and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

Wednesday
1/9/2013
7:00 AM
130109B

Big Question: Ramp Up Nation's Gun Control Laws?
Vice President Joe Biden is meeting this week with gun safety groups and gun rights advocates to gather ideas for a comprehensive plan to reduce gun violence. Meanwhile, President Obama is reportedly considering measures beyond banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Rob Ferrett's guests discuss this week's Big Question: Should the nation's gun control measures be ramped up? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

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

- Basil (BAZ-zull) Smikle (SMIGH-kull), Jr., political consultant and political analyst, and President and Founder of Basil Smikle Associates. He's also an adjunct professor at Columbia University's School of International Public Affairs.

Wednesday
1/9/2013
8:00 AM
130109C

The Tinkerers
Even in the age of advanced computer technology where we think we might have invented it all, Rob Ferrett's guest says "tinkering" is just as important as ever before. This hour, we take a look at the history of invention and the importance of innovation today.
Guest: Alec Foege, former contributing editor for "Rolling Stone" and former senior writer for "People" magazine; author of several books. His latest is, "The Tinkerers: The Amateurs, DIYers, and Inventors Who Make America Great."

Wednesday
1/9/2013
9:00 PM
130109C

Tuesday
1/8/2013
6:00 AM
130108A

Be more civil and conversive in 2013
According to Rob Ferrett's guest, we should all strive to make 2013 a year for civility and conversation. He discusses why many of the problems facing our society today are rooted in fear, and how engaging in dialogue can make us stronger, more productive and thankful.
Guest: Thomas Thibodeau, Director of the Master of Arts Program in Servant Leadership at Viterbo University. http://wpr.org/r/?982

Tuesday
1/8/2013
7:00 AM
130108B

Social Security's Flawed Forecasting
The federal government estimates that the trust funds used to cover shortfalls in Social Security will dry up by 2033. However, Rob Ferrett's guest says the Social Security Administration's forecasting is badly flawed and that the money will run out sooner. He lays out the problems he sees with the current projections and offers solutions to save Social Security.
Guest: Gary King, Albert J. Weatherhead III University Professor and Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?983

Tuesday
1/8/2013
8:00 AM
130108C

On Your Money: January 8
It's another edition of On Your Money! Financial planner Kevin McKinley lets you know how your pocketbook will be affected by the fiscal cliff deal as well as by some other changes in 2013, and how to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to your diet.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
1/8/2013
9:00 PM
130108C

Monday
1/7/2013
6:00 AM
130107A

Obesity & Public Responsibility
A recent study suggests there may be a link between being a little overweight and living a longer life. This hour, Rob Ferrett's guest takes us beyond the headlines to discuss what the findings really mean for our collective health and well-being.
Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. January is National Blood Donor Month, and Rob Ferrett talks to a representative from the Red Cross about why it's important to donate blood now.
GUESTS:

- Dr. Patrick Remington, Professor of Population Health Sciences at UW-Madison; Associate Dean of Public Health at the UW-Madison School of Medicine

- Wake-Up Call Guest: Bobbi Snethen (SNEE-then), Program Manager in Communications for the Badger-Hawkeye Red Cross Region

Monday
1/7/2013
7:00 AM
130107B

State Capitol Report: January 7
The 2013-14 state legislative session begins Monday, and Republicans say they're poised to work on mining reform right out of the gate. In this week's State Capitol Report, Rob Ferrett talks with WPR's State Government Reporter about the top priorities in Madison, a look ahead to the elections for state Supreme Court justice and state superintendent, and more of the latest happenings from beneath the state capitol dome.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
1/7/2013
7:30 AM
130107X

State Capitol Report: Supreme Court race preview
The State Capitol Report continues with a look at the upcoming state Supreme Court race. Now that the filing deadline has passed, Rob Ferrett's judicial expert profiles the three candidates on the ballot, the major issues at play, and the effect the seat may have on Wisconsin policies.
Guest: Jolly Emrey, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Political Science and Public Policy Research at UW-Whitewater.

Monday
1/7/2013
8:00 AM
130107C

The As If Principle
Positive thinking won't change your life, but some small actions can. That's according to Rob Ferrett's guest, a popular psychologist who explores how behavior can lead to emotions in his latest book.

Guest: Richard Wiseman, author of "The As IF Principle: The Radically New Approach to Changing Your Life." He's a professor of psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the UK and the author of several other books, including "The Luck Factor" and "Quirkology."

Monday
1/7/2013
9:00 PM
130107C

Friday
1/4/2013
6:00 AM
130104A

Wisconsin's hard-to-pronounce places
A new online map created by the State Cartographer's Office and Joy Cardin's guest is helping people correctly say the names of more than 1700 Wisconsin locations. She talks with "Miss Pronouncer" about the state's hard-to-say cities, villages, counties and landmarks, and invite you to weigh in with your favorite mispronounced places.
Guest: Jackie Johnson, founder of www.misspronouncer.com, and Madison-based reporter for the Wisconsin Radio Network.

Friday
1/4/2013
7:00 AM
130104B

Misconceptions about guns
Calls to ban certain firearms and ammunition have become a hot political issue since the mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school last month. However, Joy Cardin's guest gun expert says much of the information being circulated about firearms is just plain wrong, and he offers to clear up what he calls common myths and misconceptions.
Guest: Adrian Alan, an active police officer and a Wisconsin Department of Justice-certified firearms instructor. He also maintains his department's rifles, and he's a member of the National Rifle Association.

Friday
1/4/2013
8:00 AM
130104C

Week in Review: January 4, 2013
Congress avoids the fiscal cliff and braces for the debt ceiling debate, state Republicans call mining legislation their top priority, and a state lawmaker questions the legitimacy of Kwanzaa. Joy Cardin's guests weigh in on these issues and more of the top national and state news in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Owen Robinson, columnist at the West Bend Daily News and blogger at www.bootsandsabers.com.

- John Smart, past chair of the Price County Democratic Party and a regular contributor to Fighting Bob and newspapers around Wisconsin.

Friday
1/4/2013
9:00 PM
130104C

Thursday
1/3/2013
6:00 AM
130103A

Discipline Your Kids Better
One of the suggestions from our New Year's Open Line was to become a better parent. Joy Cardin speaks to a child psychiatry expert about smart strategies for disciplining your kids-how to make temper tantrums better, how to encourage good behavior, and more!

Guest: Alan Kazdin (KAZ-din), Professor of Psychology and Child Psychiatry at Yale University. He's the Director of the Yale Parenting Center and author of "The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child: With No Pills, No Therapy, No Contest of Wills" and "Parent Management Training: Treatment for Oppositional, Aggressive, and Antisocial Behavior in Children and Adolescents."

Thursday
1/3/2013
7:00 AM
130103B

Fiscal Cliff Fallout; Debt Ceiling Debate Ahead
The fiscal cliff of middle class tax increases and spending cuts has been avoided, but the broader fiscal fight is far from over. Joy Cardin talks with a political science professor about the possible fallout from the deal and the next big battle regarding the nation's debt ceiling. Plus, she gets insight from at least one of Wisconsin's Congressional representatives.
Guests:

- Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, and Director of the Marquette University Law School Poll; Co-Founder of www.pollster.com and Founder of www.pollsandvotes.com.

- Ron Kind, Democratic U.S. Representative from Wisconsin's Third Congressional District.

- Note: Republican Congressmen did not return our invitations to appear this hour.

Thursday
1/3/2013
8:00 AM
130103C

Heart Healthy in 2013
The drug maker Merck recently announced it would no longer pursue approval of a drug that includes the vitamin, niacin, to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Joy Cardin's guest cardiologist discusses the results of a trial that shows the drug combination is ineffective, what this means for the reputation of niacin, and what we can do to be more heart healthy in 2013.
Guest: Dr. Patrick McBride, Professor of Medicine and Family Medicine, Associate Dean for Students, and Associate Director of the Preventive Cardiology Program at the University of Wisconsin Medical School.

Thursday
1/3/2013
9:00 PM
130103C

Wednesday
1/2/2013
6:00 AM
130102A

Making a Difference in the Second Half of Life
At midlife, many people are thinking about retirement. But Joy Cardin's guest this hour says more people today want to stay in the game and make a difference. She shares her road map for finding passion, purpose, and a paycheck in the second half of life.
Guest: Marci Alboher, vice president of Encore.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to making it easier for people to pursue encore careers and second acts for the greater good; author of "The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make A Living and A Difference In the Second Half of Life"
The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make A Living a...

Wednesday
1/2/2013
7:00 AM
130102B

Big Question: Higher gas tax & mileage-based fee...
To pay for Wisconsin's future transportation needs, a citizen panel is recommending the state raise the gasoline tax by a nickel and implement mileage-based vehicle registration fees. Joy Cardin talks with the secretary of Wisconsin's transportation department about these possibilities and others, and invites you to weigh in on this week's Big Question: Should Wisconsin increase its gas tax and impose a mileage-based registration system? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guest: Mark Gottlieb, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and a non-voting member and chair, Wisconsin Commission on Transportation Finance and Policy: http://wpr.org/r/?974

Wednesday
1/2/2013
8:00 AM
130102C

2013 Skies
Some astronomers are calling 2013 "The Year of the Comet" because of two bright comets that will shoot across the sky this year. Joy Cardin talks to an expert about what else we can expect in the skies in 2013.

Guest: Bob Bonadurer (BOHN-uh-durr), director of the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum

Wednesday
1/2/2013
9:00 PM
130102C

Tuesday
1/1/2013
6:00 AM
130101A

2013 Banished Words List
There were plenty of misused, overused and just plain useless words and phrases from 2012. Joy Cardin talks with one of the compilers of the annual "Banished Words List" about why those selections should stay in 2012 and not be a part of 2013.
Guest: John Shibley, Photographer and Staff Writer, Lake Superior State University; Co-Compiler, "Banished Words List." http://www.lssu.edu/banished/

Tuesday
1/1/2013
7:00 AM
130101B

Rose Bowl fever!
Wisconsin Badgers fans are getting ready for the "Granddaddy of Them All" when Bucky takes on the Stanford Cardinals in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Joy Cardin talks with the president of the Wisconsin Alumni Association about why we love Badgers football and what the program means to you.
Guest: Paula Bonner, President and CEO, Wisconsin Alumni Association. http://www.uwalumni.com/

Tuesday
1/1/2013
8:00 AM
130101C

Financial resolutions for 2013
It's a special edition of On Your Money! Joy Cardin talks with a personal finance expert about some New Year's resolutions to help you have a happier, more prosperous 2013.
Guest: Jane Bryant Quinn, personal finance writer and co-founder of DailyVoice.com; author, "Making the Most of Your Money NOW." She writes the monthly "Financially Speaking" column for the AARP Bulletin and a column for Dimespring.com. www.janebryantquinn.com

Tuesday
1/1/2013
9:00 PM
130101C

Monday
12/31/2012
6:00 AM
121231A

Your Favorite Fiction
Joy Cardin and her guest take a look back at the best novels to hit the shelves this year. Plus they ask, "What are your favorite fiction novels of 2012... and of all time?"

After six-fifty, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Even though youth smoking rates are at an all-time low, Joy Cardin's guest says we still need an aggressive and comprehensive state tobacco prevention and control effort.

Guest: Cynthia Crossen, longtime reporter and journalist formerly of Wall Street Journal, now a freelance writer for the Journal

Wake-Up Call Guest: Maureen Busalacchi (boo-sa-LAH-key), executive director of Health First Wisconsin

Monday
12/31/2012
7:00 AM
121231B

State Capitol Report: 2012 Year in Review
It's the last State Capitol Report of 2012. Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government reporter recaps the year that was, including Gov. Scott Walker's recall election victory, Tammy Baldwin's U.S. Senate win, the defeat of iron mining legislation, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
12/31/2012
8:00 AM
121231C

Last day on the "fiscal cliff"
After months of warnings about the consequences of going over the "fiscal cliff," the United States is about to take the plunge unless Congress can strike a deal on New Year's Eve. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the latest talks in Washington, whether any kind of agreement can be reached, and what may happen if a bargain falls through.
Guest: Susan Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science, UW-Whitewater; Director, UWW's Center for Political Science and Public Policy Research.

Monday
12/31/2012
9:00 PM
121219C

The History of Wine
Wine has been a part of civilized culture for 8000 years, constantly evolving alongside the people who enjoy it. This hour, Joy Cardin and her guest talk about the social history of wine.
Guest: Paul Lukacs, author of "Inventing Wine: A New History of One of the World's Most Ancient Pleasures;" professor of English at Loyola University in Maryland. (Repeat from 12/19/12 C)

Friday
12/28/2012
6:00 AM
121228A

Tell Joy Where to Go: January 2013
There are plenty of fun and festive celebrations on tap to ring in the new year across Wisconsin... and a plethora of events to take in for the rest of January! Joy Cardin's guest has a few recommendations to close the door on 2012 and welcome 2013, and invite you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for some great winter activities in the state.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers; Contributing Travel Editor, The American BoomeR online magazine; monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

Friday
12/28/2012
7:00 AM
121228B

New Year's Sleep Resolutions
One of the resolutions we heard about in our New Year's Open Line was to get better sleep, so Joy Cardin is speaking to a sleep expert about how to achieve your New Year's sleep resolution in 2013.

Guest: Dr. Robert Oexman (EX-man, like the comic characters), Director of the Sleep to Live Institute

Friday
12/28/2012
8:00 AM
121228C

Week in Review: December 28
Top legislative leaders cast doubt on avoiding the "fiscal cliff," Chuck Hagel runs into resistance to be the next defense secretary, and a state panel issues recommendations on paying for future transportation needs. Joy Cardin's guests weigh in on these issues and more of the top national and state news in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Matt Rothschild, publisher, "The Progressive" magazine. www.progressive.org

- Tom Still, president, Wisconsin Technology Council. www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com

Friday
12/28/2012
9:00 PM
121228C

Thursday
12/27/2012
6:00 AM
121227A

Wage Gaps at the Workplace
Joy Cardin's guest talks about the wage gap between men and women. And she has advice for women in the workforce on how to get better pay.
Guest: Annie Houle, National Director of Campus and Community Initiatives for The Wage Project http://www.wageproject.org/

Thursday
12/27/2012
7:00 AM
121227B

"New Year" Open Line
The new year often means working toward new goals and renewed interests. Looking to be healthier but can't decide where to begin? Want to know more about global politics but don't know where to turn for the best information? Let us help. This hour we host an open line and ask, "What is your new year's resolution for 2013, and how can this program help?"

Thursday
12/27/2012
8:00 AM
121227C

Oddly Normal
Joy Cardin's guest says that when his son came out of the closet at home, it was a non-event. But when he did so at school, it was a much worse experience. This hour, hear from the father of a gay child who hopes his story will help other parents face the struggles that come along with a teen's journey toward self-acceptance.
Guest: John Schwartz, national correspondent with "The New York Times," author of, "Oddly Normal: One Family's Struggle To Help Their Teenage Son Come To Terms With His Sexuality."

Thursday
12/27/2012
9:00 PM
121227C

Wednesday
12/26/2012
6:00 AM
121226A

Video game violence
Videogames are under scrutiny after the Connecticut shootings, with some US Senators calling for an investigation into the link between violent games and real-world violence. Joy Cardin's guest says the games do cause more aggressive behavior--though the link to mass shootings is not as clear.
Guest: Brad Bushman, professor of communication and psychology at Ohio State University

Wednesday
12/26/2012
7:00 AM
121226B

Big Question: Who deserves blame for fiscal clif...
House Republicans and President Obama have just a few days left to reach a deal to avoid sending the country over the "fiscal cliff." Joy Cardin talks with a political and economic expert about whether an agreement in this final week is a realistic possibility, and what those terms may look like. Plus, weigh in on this week's Big Question: Which sides deserves the most blame for the financial stalemate in Washington?
Guest: Steven Smith, Professor of Political Science and Director, Weidenbaum
(WEE-den-baum) Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, Washington University, St. Louis.

Wednesday
12/26/2012
8:00 AM
121226C

Human Compassion
Even in the face of inhumane behavior, Joy Cardin's guest says humans have a strong built-in capacity for compassion and kindness.
Guest: Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director of the Greater Good Science Center http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

Wednesday
12/26/2012
9:00 PM
121226C

Tuesday
12/25/2012
6:00 AM
121225A

Consider the Fork
How we cook things matters just as much, if not more, than what we cook. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who discusses the history of our kitchen technology and how it has shaped society.
Guest:
Bee Wilson, author of "Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat." She's a food writer, historian, and author of a weekly food column for the Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine. She's been named BBC Radio's Food Writer of the Year and is a three-time Guild of Food Writers' "Food Journalist" of the Year. (Rebroadcast from 11/15/12 C)
Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Ea...

Tuesday
12/25/2012
7:00 AM
121225B

Best Movies of All Time
In the latest industry poll of the best movies of all time, Citizen Kane was knocked from the number-one spot for the first time in fifty years-by Vertigo. Joy Cardin talks to a film expert about why these are the greatest movies of all time-and asks you what movies you'd add to the list.
Guest:
Dana Polan, professor of cinema studies at New York University. He voted in the last Sight & Sound Magazine Greatest Films of All Time poll, in 2002. (Rebroadcast from 8/16/12 C)

Tuesday
12/25/2012
8:00 AM
121225C

Music for a New Listener
A 21-year-old filmmaker from California says he was born "profoundly deaf" and "never understood music." That changed when he tried a new set of hearing aids and truly heard music for the first time. Now he's seeking advice on which songs to listen to next. Joy Cardin's guest offers his suggestions and invites you to weigh in with yours.
Guest: Jon Pollack, History Instructor and Pop Culture Expert, Madison Area Technical College. (Rebroadcast from 8/13/12 C)

Tuesday
12/25/2012
9:00 PM
121225C

Monday
12/24/2012
6:00 AM
121224A

Wisconsin's Winter Birds
Tens of thousands of birders nationwide are taking part in the 113th Audobon Christmas Bird Count. Joy Cardin's bird expert discusses the various species making their appearance in Wisconsin, the increase in the number of "Bird Cities" in the state, and other year-end bird news.
Guest: Andy Paulios (POW-lee-iss), Coordinator of the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative and a biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. www.wisconsinbirds.org

Monday
12/24/2012
7:00 AM
121224B

Sen. Vinehout on Legislation for 2013
In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker discusses the legislation she'd like to see passed in 2013, and invites you to call in with your proposals.
Guest: Kathleen Vinehout, Democratic State Senator from Alma.

Monday
12/24/2012
7:30 AM
121224X

Rep. Kessler on assault weapons bill
In the second half of the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker talks about his proposal to ban assault rifles after the mass shooting at a Connecticut school, as well as other changes to Wisconsin's gun laws.
Guest: Fred Kessler, Democratic State Representative from Milwaukee; he's working on a bill that would ban assault weapons.

Monday
12/24/2012
8:00 AM
121224C

Therapy Dogs
Therapy dogs are used more and more-in nursing homes, at colleges during finals, and even in Newtown, Connecticut to help the community grieve. Joy Cardin speaks to a therapy dog expert about the benefits of these animals and all the different jobs they can do.

Guest: Brian Mulligan, director of K-9 Buddies, an all-volunteer charity organization that trains and certifies therapy dogs. K-9 Buddies also promotes, organizes, and staffs cell dog programs and provides free public education presentations on matters pertaining to the human/domestic dog relationship, especially child safety.

Monday
12/24/2012
9:00 PM
121224C

Therapy Dogs
Therapy dogs are used more and more-in nursing homes, at colleges during finals, and even in Newtown, Connecticut to help the community grieve. Joy Cardin speaks to a therapy dog expert about the benefits of these animals and all the different jobs they can do.

Guest: Brian Mulligan, director of K-9 Buddies, an all-volunteer charity organization that trains and certified therapy dogs. K-9 Buddies also sponsors and helps to staff cell dogs.

Friday
12/21/2012
6:00 AM
121221A

Wisconsin's Winter "silent sports"
Old Man Winter saw to it that much of Wisconsin would have plenty of fresh snow on the first official day of the season. So after digging out of more than a foot in some spots, it's time to have some fun! Joy Cardin's winter recreation enthusiast has some tips on where to ski, sled and snowshoe in the state, and welcomes your recommendations.
Guest: Tom Held, Milwaukee-based writer, reporter and blogger for www.theactivepursuit.

Friday
12/21/2012
7:00 AM
121221B

A Kosher Christmas
While Jews don't celebrate Christmas, Joy Cardin's guest says they still shape it into a joyous holiday that belongs to all Americans. This hour, we'll explore how others recognize - or refrain from - the Christmas holiday while many others are celebrating.
Guest: Joshua Eli Plaut, an ordained rabbi and holds a PhD in Hebrew and Judaic Studies. He's the author of A Kosher Christmas: 'Tis the Season to Be Jewish.
A Kosher Christmas: 'Tis the Season to Be Jewish

Friday
12/21/2012
8:00 AM
121221C

Week in Review: December 21
Gun control and mental health take the spotlight following the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, the State Department links weak security to the attack in Benghazi, and Wisconsin digs its way out of more than a foot of snow. Joy Cardin's guests discuss these and more of the top national and state news in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Kevin Hermening, political activist and former chair of the Marathon County Republican Party.

- Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney with Bremer & Trollop Law Offices in Wausau and one of Wisconsin's Presidential Electors.

Friday
12/21/2012
9:00 PM
121221C

Thursday
12/20/2012
6:00 AM
121220A

2012 Baby Names
2012 was a year of odd and unique baby names, like Blue Ivy or Hashtag. Joy Cardin and her name expert guest look back at the baby names of 2012 and what they say about our culture.

Guest: Laura Wattenberg, creator of the website, www.BabyNameWizard.com and author of the book, "The Baby Name Wizard."
Then Joy gets an update from the state's emergency management division on the big snow hitting Wisconsin. Guest: Tod Pritchard , Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Wisconsin Emergency Management. http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/
The Baby Name Wizard

Thursday
12/20/2012
7:00 AM
121220B

Media coverage of Newtown shooting
The media was lambasted for its coverage in the early stages of the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy, having reported several details incorrectly, interviewed children and identified the killer. Joy Cardin's guest says that while some of those criticisms are legitimate, news outlets have done a respectable job and deserve a lot of credit.
Then, Joy's guest meteorologist has the latest on the major snowstorm walloping Wisconsin.
Guests:

- Andrew Beaujon (BO-zhahn), Senior Online Reporter at the Poynter Institute.

- Jeff Last, Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service-Green Bay office.

Thursday
12/20/2012
8:00 AM
121220C

The Caretaker's Survival Guide
About 65 million people in the U.S. are caregivers, and according to Joy Cardin's guest, caregivers don't have time to take care of themselves. This hour, get useful advice about how to care for others without compromising your own health.
Guest: Jane Heller, novelist and author of "You'd Better Not Die or I'll Kill You: A Caregiver's Survival Guide to Keeping You in Good Health and Good Spirits"
You'd Better Not Die or I'll Kill You: A Caregiver...

Thursday
12/20/2012
9:00 PM
121220C

Wednesday
12/19/2012
6:00 AM
121219A

The Internet and Adoption
A report on the Internet's impact on adoption shows positive, negative, and complicated changes as a result of the world wide web. Joy Cardin's guest breaks down these changes and discusses how the Internet is changing adoption as we know it.

Guest: Adam Pertman, executive director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute and author of "Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming Our Families - and America." He blogs at www.adampertman.com. You can find information about adoption at www.adoptioninstitute.org.
Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Tr...

Wednesday
12/19/2012
7:00 AM
121219B

Big Question: Changes to Gun Laws?
Calls for changing the nation's gun laws have emerged since last week's deadly shooting at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School. Some are pushing for banning assault weapons and closing gun show loopholes, while others are advocating for arming teachers. Joy Cardin's guest discusses this week's Big Question: What changes to gun laws should be implemented to prevent similar tragedies at our nation's schools? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guest: Robert Spitzer, Distinguished Service Professor and Chairman of the Political Science Department, State University of New York College at Cortland; author, "The Politics of Gun Control."
The Politics of Gun Control

Wednesday
12/19/2012
8:00 AM
121219C

Inventing Wine
Wine has been a part of civilized culture for 8000 years, constantly evolving alongside the people who enjoy it. This hour, Joy Cardin and her guest talk about the social history of wine.
Guest: Paul Lukacs, author of "Inventing Wine: A New History of One of the World's Most Ancient Pleasures;" professor of English at Loyola University in Maryland http://inventingwine.com/
Inventing Wine: A New History of One of the World'...

Wednesday
12/19/2012
9:00 PM
121219C

Tuesday
12/18/2012
6:00 AM
121218A

Holiday Blues and Depression
Some people get the holiday blues this time of year, but what's the difference between the seasonal blues and clinical depression? A depression expert joins Joy Cardin to discuss the signs of clinical depression and how you should address those signs in others.

Guest:

Dr. Jeffrey Anders, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, UW-Madison Health Services.

Tuesday
12/18/2012
7:00 AM
121218B

Jaffe: How to Reduce Violence by the Mentally Il...
The state of the nation's mental health services is being examined following last week's deadly shooting at a Connecticut elementary school. Joy Cardin's guest outlines five things he says President Obama and the federal government should do to help prevent violence related to mental illness. Plan: http://wpr.org/r/?965
Guest: DJ Jaffe, Executive Director, Mental Illness Policy Org. http://mentalillnesspolicy.org

Tuesday
12/18/2012
8:00 AM
121218C

On Your Money: December 18
It's another edition of On Your Money! Certified financial planner Kevin McKinley joins host Joy Cardin with some words of wisdom regarding pensions, the financial benefits of getting a flu shot, and some non-traditional gift ideas for the holidays. Plus, he'll have answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
12/18/2012
9:00 PM
121218C

Monday
12/17/2012
6:00 AM
121217A

Connecticut School Shooting
Friday's shooting at a Connecticut elementary school has reportedly taken the lives of more than two dozen people, including several children. Joy Cardin's guest psychologist discusses the latest on the story and responds to your thoughts.

Guests:

- Frank Farley, Psychologist at Temple University, and former president, American Psychological Association.

Monday
12/17/2012
7:00 AM
121217B

State Capitol Report: December 17
It's time for the State Capitol Report! Joy Cardin talks with WPR's state government reporter about how the Affordable Care Act may affect Wisconsin's finances, the cost of ending same-day voter registration, Herb Kohl bids farewell to his Senate colleagues, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
12/17/2012
7:30 AM
121217X

Forbes: Is Wis. Really Open for Business?
Forbes magazine recently ranked Wisconsin as the eighth-worst state to do business for several reasons, including business costs, regulatory environment and growth prospect. In the second half of the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest economist talks about what may be holding the state back and what can be done to become more business-friendly. Ranking: http://wpr.org/r/?963
Guest: Brian Jacobsen, Associate Professor of Business Administration at Wisconsin Lutheran College, and Chief Portfolio Strategist at Wells Fargo Advantage Funds.

Monday
12/17/2012
8:00 AM
121217C

Vintage Holiday Recipes
What recipes stick out in your holiday memories? Which of those recipes do you still make today? From old Christmas cookies and holiday gelatin molds to fun hors d'oeuvres, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the best vintage holiday recipes.

Guest:

Ruth Clark, who blogs at MidCenturyMenu.com and also blogs for NoPatternRequired.com

Monday
12/17/2012
9:00 PM
121217C

Friday
12/14/2012
6:00 AM
121214A

Tell Joy What to Craft!
The holidays are right around the corner, and some people are turning to do-it-yourself crafts for unique and original gift ideas. This hour, Joy Cardin's guests offer handy crafting tips, and they ask you to share some DIY gift ideas of your own!
Guests:

- Laura Komai (koh-MY), co-owner of Anthology paper and crafts in downtown Madison

- Sarah (SAH-ruh) Goldschadt (GOLD-shaht), a Danish-American print and digital freelance Art Director; author of the book Craft-A-Day: 365 Simple Handmade Projects. The Craft-A-Day e-book launched earlier this week.
Craft-A-Day: 365 Simple Handmade Projects

Friday
12/14/2012
7:00 AM
121214B

PolitiFact's Top Lies of 2012
Mitt Romney's campaign ad claiming that Jeep was moving its U.S. production to China has been deemed PolitiFact's Lie of the Year. Joy Cardin talks with the head of the fact-checking group about what makes this statement stand out from other "pants on fire" claims in 2012, and invites you to weigh in with your nominations.
Guest: Bill Adair (uh-DAIR), Creator and Editor of PolitiFact, Washington Bureau Chief for the Tampa Bay Times, and adjunct faculty member at the Poynter Institute. www.politifact.com

Friday
12/14/2012
7:30 AM
121214X

Top quotes of 2012
Mitt Romney's "47 percent" comment, Barack Obama's "you didn't build that," and even South Korean rapper PSY's "Oppan Gangnam Style" are some of the most notable quotes of 2012, according to Joy Cardin's guest. He'll discuss their significance along with several others that helped shape the past year.
Guest: Fred Shapiro, Associate Librarian, Yale University Law School, and author, "The Yale Book of Quotations."
The Yale Book of Quotations

Friday
12/14/2012
8:00 AM
121214C

Week in Review for December 14th, 2012
Big news on labor laws, the fiscal cliff is still unresolved, and the Supreme Court takes up same-sex marriage...those are a few of the issues on this edition of the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:

Dan Kapanke, former Republican State Senator of La Crosse, and owner of the La Crosse Loggers baseball team.

Louis Fortis, Editor-in-Chief of the Shepherd Express

Friday
12/14/2012
9:00 PM
121214C

Thursday
12/13/2012
6:00 AM
121213A

Dealing with Dysfunctional Family
The holiday season is joyous, but sometimes it's stressful to spend time with certain family members. Joy Cardin speaks to an expert on relationships about how to deal with dysfunctional family members during the holidays.

Guest:

Elizabeth Bernstein (BURN-steen), columnist at the Wall Street Journal, where she writes the "Bonds: On Relationships" column. Her article, "Dysfunctional Family Bingo": http://wpr.org/r/?959

Thursday
12/13/2012
7:00 AM
121213B

Unions vowing political payback
Labor unions nationwide say they are gearing up for the 2014 midterm elections after losing battles with several Republican governors, including Rick Snyder who made Michigan a right-to-work state this week. Joy Cardin's labor analyst talks about the various fronts in the fight with conservative leaders, and how unions are trying to remain a viable political force.
Guest: Michael Rosen, Economics Instructor, Milwaukee Area Technical College, and President, American Federation of Teachers Local 212, which represents MATC faculty, counselors and professional staff.

Thursday
12/13/2012
8:00 AM
121213C

The Parent App
Smart phones, tablets, laptops, Facebook . . . how should parents navigate these technologies when it comes to their kids? Joy Cardin speaks to an author about her guide to parenting in the digital age.

Guest:

Lynn Schofield (SKOH-field) Clark, author of "The Parent App: Understanding Families in the Digital Age." She's an Associate Professor in Media, Film, and Journalism Studies, and Director of the Estlow International Center for Journalism and New Media at the University of Denver. Guest recommends these sites: www.netfamilynews.org and www.commonsensemedia.org
The Parent App: Understanding Families in the Digi...

Thursday
12/13/2012
9:00 PM
121213C

The Parent App
Smart phones, tablets, laptops, Facebook-how should parents navigate these technologies when it comes to their kids? Joy Cardin speaks to an author about her guide to parenting in the digital age.

Guest:

Lynn Schofield (SKOH-field) Clark, author of "The Parent App: Understanding Families in the Digital Age." She's an Associate Professor in Media, Film, and Journalism Studies, and Director of the Estlow International Center for Journalism and New Media at the University of Denver.

Wednesday
12/12/2012
6:00 AM
121212A

Aaron Rodgers Day
Wednesday the date is 12/12/12, a day that the state legislature unanimously decided to be Aaron Rodgers Day. The author of several books on the Packers joins Joy Cardin to discuss how we should celebrate Aaron Rodgers Day and what makes this quarterback so special to Wisconsin.

Guest:

Rob Reischel (RYE-shell), sportswriter and author of "Aaron Rodgers: Leader of the Pack." He's written several other books about the Green Bay Packers, including his latest, "Mike McCarty: Nobody's Underdog." He covers the Packers for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Packer Plus. To get an author-signed copy of "Aaron Rodgers: Leader of the Pack," you can email Rob at robreischel@gmail.com.
Aaron Rodgers: Leader of the Pack

Wednesday
12/12/2012
7:00 AM
121212B

Big Question: End City Residency Laws?
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says he fears the Republican-controlled state legislature will repeal the law requiring city employees to reside within Milwaukee's borders. Joy Cardin's guest analyzes this week's Big Question: Are municipal residency laws generally good or bad policy? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guest: Mark Levine (leh-VEEN), Senior Fellow and Founding Director, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development. http://wpr.org/r/?956

Wednesday
12/12/2012
8:00 AM
121212C

History of American Pop Culture
How have our shared values changed over time as a result of popular culture? This hour, Joy Cardin and her guest explore that question and discuss the most significant moments in American pop cultural history.
Guest: LeRoy Ashby, Professor Emeritus of History at Washington State University; author of, "With Amusement For All: A History of American Popular Culture since 1830"
With Amusement For All: A History of American Popu...

Wednesday
12/12/2012
9:00 PM
121212C

Tuesday
12/11/2012
6:00 AM
121211A

Wisconsin's Winter Forecast
Much of Wisconsin is covered in snow after a weekend storm dropped several inches, ending a record-long stretch of days for some areas without any white stuff. Joy Cardin's guest meteorologist has the outlook for the upcoming winter season, including whether we'll have a white Christmas and if our skis, snowshoes and sleds may get much use in the months ahead.
Guest: Chad Franzen, Meteorologist, WSAW-TV, Wausau.

Tuesday
12/11/2012
7:00 AM
121211B

What the Fiscal Cliff Means for You
President Barack Obama is continuing to push for higher taxes on the wealthy and greater investment in U.S. manufacturing. Meanwhile, Republicans are warming up to tax hikes on upper-income earners in exchange for more significant cuts to entitlements. Joy Cardin's guest discusses how going over the "fiscal cliff" would affect your paychecks, as well as various federal departments and programs.
Guest: Diane Lim, Chief Economist, The Concord Coalition. http://www.concordcoalition.org/ Blogger, www.economistmom.com.

Tuesday
12/11/2012
8:00 AM
121211C

On Your Money: December 11
It's another edition of On Your Money! Certified financial planner Kevin McKinley joins host Joy Cardin with some advice on finding an attorney, making a year-end charitable gift, and saving money on your heating bills. Plus, he'll have answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
12/11/2012
9:00 PM
121211C

Monday
12/10/2012
6:00 AM
121210A

Right-to-Work in Michigan... and Wisconsin?
Michigan is poised this week to become the 24th state to enact right-to-work legislation. Joy Cardin talks with a political commentator from Michigan about why Republicans are pushing the measure and how it may affect union activity. Then, her guest lawmaker discusses her concerns over Wisconsin potentially becoming a right-to-work state.
Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy Cardin's guest says while you may be drawn to the cheaper price, E15 fuel can severely damage your vehicle and urges regulators to stop selling the ethanol blend.
Guests:

- Bill Ballenger, Editor and Publisher, "Inside Michigan Politics" newsletter. www.insidemichiganpolitics.com

- Chris Sinicki, Democratic State Representative, Milwaukee; ranking Democrat, Assembly Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.

- Wake-Up Call: Pam Moen, Assistant Vice President of Public Affairs, AAA Wisconsin.

Monday
12/10/2012
7:00 AM
121210B

State Capitol Report: December 10
It's the State Capitol Report! Joy Cardin talks with WPR's state government reporter about the latest developments from beneath the capitol dome, including lawmakers moving to end same-day voter registration, reforming the Government Accountability Board, Arizona-style immigration overhaul, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
12/10/2012
7:30 AM
121210X

State Capitol Report: Fmr. DNR Secretary on Mini...
In the second half of the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks about the future of mining in Wisconsin with former Department of Natural Resources Secretary George Meyer, and his concerns about how the process is moving forward in the state legislature.
Guest: George Meyer, Executive Director, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, and former DNR Secretary.

Monday
12/10/2012
8:00 AM
121210C

SNAP: First Impressions
With job interviews, dates, business meetings, and social events, we're constantly forming first impressions. Joy Cardin speaks to a body language expert about the thousands of nonverbal cues we give off and what they say about us.

Guest:

Patti Wood, author of "SNAP: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma." She researches and consults on first impressions, body language, and nonverbal communication. She speaks to Fortune 500 companies, national associations, judges, and law enforcement officials and regularly appears in the media. The Washington Post called her the "Gold Standard of Body Language Experts."
SNAP: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body L...

Monday
12/10/2012
9:00 PM
121210C

Friday
12/7/2012
6:00 AM
121207A

Holiday TV Specials and Movies
A whole slew of holiday television specials and movies are hitting the airwaves, including the classics and some brand new ones. Joy Cardin's guest talks about why "A Charlie Brown Christmas," "It's a Wonderful Life" and others continue to hold their appeal, how the shows have changed over the years, and invite you to weigh in with your favorites.
Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor of Television and Pop Culture, and Director, Bleier (BLY-er) Center for Television and Popular Culture, Syracuse University. http://tvcenter.syr.edu/

Friday
12/7/2012
7:00 AM
121207B

Hearing Loss
Aging baby boomers, amplified music, and loud environmental noise have created a hearing loss epidemic. Joy Cardin speaks to a psychologist who's personally experienced hearing loss. She'll also talk to an audiologist about the millions of Americans who are hard of hearing and what resources are available to help them.

Guests:

--David Myers, author of "A Quiet World: Living with Hearing Loss." He's a professor of psychology at Hope College in Holland, Michigan.

--Dr. Juliette Sterkens, 2011 Wisconsin Audiologist of the Year. She is a consumer and hearing loop advocate with the Hearing Loss Association of America. She joins us from Oshkosh.
A Quiet World: Living with Hearing Loss

Friday
12/7/2012
8:00 AM
121207C

Week in Review: December 7
President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner discuss the fiscal cliff, Michigan considers becoming a right-to-work state, and Wisconsin Republicans work to end same-day voter registration. Joy Cardin's guests weigh in on these issues and more of the top national and state news in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Peg Lautenschlager, Former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin, former state legislator and former United States Attorney.

- Margaret Farrow, Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin and former state legislator.

Friday
12/7/2012
9:00 PM
121207C

Thursday
12/6/2012
6:00 AM
121206A

Making the case for exploring Mars
NASA is planning on exploring Mars for a long time to come with its announcement this week that it will send a new rover to the red planet in 2020. Joy Cardin's guest explains why he says it's important to learn as much as we can about Mars and to make those discoveries sooner than later.
Guest: Chris Janssen (JAHN-sin), Planetarium Director, Wausau School District. http://wpr.org/r/?955

Thursday
12/6/2012
7:00 AM
121206B

Child support and fatherhood
A Racine County judge has ordered a man behind on child support payments to not father any more children until he can prove he can provide for them. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the problems of negligent and delinquent parents, and whether sentences targeting reproductive rights are effective solutions.
Guest: David Pate, Associate Professor in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, UW-Milwaukee.

Thursday
12/6/2012
8:00 AM
121206C

How Experience Shapes the Mind
In the "nature versus nurture" debate, nurture wins, according to Joy Cardin's guest this hour. He'll describe how our experiences continually shape our personality over a lifetime.
Guest: Jesse Prinz, distinguished professor of Philosophy and director of the Committee for Interdisciplinary Science Studies at the City University of New York, Graduate Center. He's the author of Beyond Human Nature: How Culture and Experience Shape the Human Brain.
Beyond Human Nature: How Culture and Experience Sh...

Thursday
12/6/2012
9:00 PM
121206C

Wednesday
12/5/2012
6:00 AM
121205A

Hot Dog Culture in America
How did the hot dog become a symbol of American culture? Joy Cardin speaks to a food historian about the history of the hot dog and how it became such an important part of our nation's culture.

Guest:

Bruce Kraig, author of "Man Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture in America." He's a Professor Emeritus at Roosevelt University. He's a noted food historian who's the author of "Hot Dogs: A Global History." He's also the founding president of the Culinary Historians of Chicago and of the Chicago Food and Foodways Roundtable, and is president of the new Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance.

Wednesday
12/5/2012
7:00 AM
121205B

Big Question: Dollar bill or dollar coin?
U.S. lawmakers are considering replacing the dollar bill with a coin, a move that could reportedly save the government more than $4 billion over 30 years. Joy Cardin's guests of opposing perspectives discuss this week's Big Question: Should the paper dollar be scrapped in favor of the hardier coin? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Robert Whaples, Professor of Economics and Chair of the Economics Department, Wake Forest University.

- Shawn Smeallie, Executive Director, Dollar Coin Alliance.

Wednesday
12/5/2012
8:00 AM
121205C

Happiness (if we can't stand positive thinking)
Joy Cardin's guest says positive thinking makes us less happy...and the best way to find happiness might be to stop looking for it.
Guest: Oliver Burkeman (BURK-man), writer for The Guardian and author of "The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking"
The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand...

Wednesday
12/5/2012
9:00 PM
121205C

Tuesday
12/4/2012
6:00 AM
121204A

On Your Health with Zorba Paster
Wisconsin health officials say the number of flu cases this year is running ahead of last year's pace. Joy Cardin talks with public radio's Dr. Zorba Paster about the importance of getting immunized. He also discusses the benefits of coffee, how to communicate with your doctor, treating the "winter blues," and more.
Guest: Dr. Zorba Paster, public radio's favorite family doctor and author of "The Longevity Code." You can hear him Saturdays at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on "Zorba Paster On Your Health." www.wpr.org/zorba/
The Longevity Code: Your Personal Prescription for...

Tuesday
12/4/2012
7:00 AM
121204B

Latest in State and National Politics
The fiscal cliff, Governor Walker's plans for Wisconsin, and a possible change to the Senate filibuster-those are a few of the political topics for Joy Cardin and her guest.
Guest: John Nichols, Associate Editor of The Capital Times and Washington Correspondent for The Nation magazine.

Tuesday
12/4/2012
8:00 AM
121204T

On Your Money: December 4
It's time for a special "membership drive" edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley focus on specific areas of personal finance, including household incomes, saving for retirement and paying down debt. Plus, he'll have answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
12/4/2012
9:00 PM
121204C

On Your Money: December 4
Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. As a thank-you for lots of pledges during our Fall membership drive, Kevin will answer as many listener questions as he can.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
12/3/2012
6:00 AM
121203A

More school vouchers in Wisconsin?
Governor Walker says Wisconsin's education system will be a top priority next year-including expansion of school voucher programs. Joy Cardin and her guest look at the prospects for more vouchers in state schools. And in this week's Wake-Up Call, the FCC wants to relax laws that ban ownership of multiple media outlets in one market-and Joy's guest says that's a mistake.
Guest: Steve Correia, (korea), Associate Professor of Teacher Education at St. Norbert College.

Wake-up call guest: Craig Aaron, president and CEO of Free Press

Monday
12/3/2012
7:00 AM
121203B

WI Tribes Seeking Night Hunt
Wisconsin's Chippewa tribes are seeking a permit for an off-reservation night deer hunt, but the Department of Natural Resources is blocking their efforts in court. Joy Cardin's guest is a member of the Native American community and explains what this dispute is all about.

Guest:

Paul DeMain, producer for IndianCountryTV.com. He's a member of the Oneida Nation of WI, and of Ojibwe descent, with relations on many Ojibwe reservations here in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He's also a former Indian Affairs Policy Advisor under Governor Anthony S. Earl from 1982-1986.

Monday
12/3/2012
7:30 AM
121203X

State Capitol Report: WMA Head on Mining Reform
The head of the Wisconsin Mining Association says the state's mining laws are outdated and need changes. In the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest lays out the modifications he'd like to see to provide mining companies with more certainty than they have now.
Guest: Tim Sullivan, chairman, Wisconsin Mining Association, and former president/CEO of Bucyrus International.

Monday
12/3/2012
8:00 AM
121203C

Mondays with Mike: December 2012
It's the first Monday of the month, which means Wisconsin Public Radio's head honcho drops by. He discusses WPR's upcoming mini-pledge drive, holiday specials, and answers your questions about WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

Monday
12/3/2012
9:00 PM
121203C

Friday
11/30/2012
6:00 AM
121130A

Tell Joy Where to Go: December 2012
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas despite a lack of snow across nearly the whole state. Joy Cardin's guest has a sleigh full of festive seasonal events to get in the spirit, and invites you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for some holiday cheer in Wisconsin. Events sampler: http://wpr.org/r/?950
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers; Contributing Travel Editor, The American BoomeR online magazine; monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

Friday
11/30/2012
7:00 AM
121130B

The $60,000 Dog
Why are some people so attached to their animals? Joy Cardin's guest explores this question in her memoir on the relationships she's had with animals throughout her life.

Guest: Lauren Slater, author of "The $60,000 Dog: My Life with Animals." She's a psychologist and the author of other books including "Opening Skinner's Box: Great Psychological Experiments of the 20th Century" and "Lying: A Metaphorical Memoir."
The $60,000 Dog: My Life with Animals

Friday
11/30/2012
8:00 AM
121130C

Week in Review for November 30th, 2012
The governor says mining is a top priority, the fiscal cliff negotiations keep rolling, and it's still a tough road for a likely nominee to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Joy Cardin and her guests will tackle those and other top stories on this edition of the Week in Review.
Guests:
--Ben Manski, Executive Director of Liberty Tree
--Owen Robinson, Columnist at the West Bend Daily News, and blogger at www.bootsandsabers.com

Friday
11/30/2012
9:00 PM
121130C

Thursday
11/29/2012
6:00 AM
121129A

Talking to kids about Santa
Santa will be on the minds of many children and parents over the next month. Joy Cardin's guest psychologist has suggestions on how to talk to kids about Santa, and when to give them new information.
Guest: Bruce Henderson, Professor of Psychology at Western Carolina University

Thursday
11/29/2012
7:00 AM
121129B

Wisconsin's Budgetary Priorities
Gov. Scott Walker says his top budget priorities include creating jobs, developing the workforce, overhauling education, reforming government and investing in infrastructure. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the significance of these approaches and invites you to weigh in with your budgetary requests for Wisconsin.
Guests: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee.

Thursday
11/29/2012
8:00 AM
121129C

Global Warming
Joy Cardin's guest says that the fossil-fuel industry is Public Enemy Number One to the survival of our planet. He'll discuss the math of global warming and why we need to take a hard look at the world's oil industries.

Guest:

Bill McKibben, author, environmentalist, and activist. In 1988, he wrote "The End of Nature", the first book for a common audience about global warming. He is the co-founder and Chairman of 350.org, an international climate campaign that works in 188 countries around the world.
The End of Nature

Thursday
11/29/2012
9:00 PM
121129C

Wednesday
11/28/2012
6:00 AM
121128A

Improving air travel
24 million Americans plan on traveling by air during the holiday season, according to one group's estimate. Joy Cardin's guest says our flying experience can be much improved by getting rid of hidden fees, ending TSA "tyranny," and more. Plus, he invites you to share your recent airline experiences, good or bad.
Guest: Brandon Macsata, Executive Director, Association for Airline Passenger Rights. www.flyfriendlyskies.com

Wednesday
11/28/2012
7:00 AM
121128B

Big Question: Same-Day Voter Registration
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says he wants to do away with same-day voter registration in the state, but that it's not a top priority. Joy Cardin's guests of opposing perspectives discuss this week's Big Question: Should Wisconsin keep or kill same-day voter registration? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Andrea Kaminski, Executive Director, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?940

- Kevin Binversie (bin-VER-see), political commentator for "The Wisconsin Reporter"; he used to work at the Heritage Foundation, served in the George W. Bush administration and worked on numerous state Republican campaigns. Column: http://wpr.org/r/?941

Wednesday
11/28/2012
8:00 AM
121128C

Instant Gratification
Joy Cardin's guest says we've become obsessed with instant gratification - and we have to change that, for the good of ourselves, our communities, and our country.
Guest: Rich Harwood, Founder and President of The Harwood Institute; his newest book is "The Work of Hope: how Individuals and Organizations Can Authentically Do Good" www.theharwoodinstitute.com
The Work of Hope: how Individuals and Organization...

Wednesday
11/28/2012
9:00 PM
121128C

Tuesday
11/27/2012
6:00 AM
121127A

Giving Tuesday
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, today is "Giving Tuesday," an effort to promote donations to non-profits. Joy Cardin talks to her guests about the "Giving Tuesday" campaign-and about the difference everyday people can make with their donations.
Guests:

6 - Henry Timms, Deputy Executive Director of the 92nd Street Y in New York, the group that started the "Giving Tuesday" project http://givingtuesday.org/

6:30 - Lisa Dietlin (DEET-lin), philanthropy expert and author of "Making A Difference: 365 Tips, Ideas and Stories to Change Your World"
Also: Janet Nowak with Bethesda Lutheran Communities in Watertown and Lori Schroeder with the Ripon College Office of Community Engagement (partners in Giving Tuesday)
Making A Difference: 365 Tips, Ideas and Stories t...

Tuesday
11/27/2012
7:00 AM
121127B

Two Takes on GOP and Anti-Tax Pledge
Some high-profile Congressional Republicans are saying it's time to do away with Grover Norquist's anti-tax pledge in order to avert the "fiscal cliff." Joy Cardin's first guest says Republicans will become irrelevant if they violate the Taxpayer Protection Pledge; her second guest says political leaders need to take a principled stand and not be beholden to interest groups.
Guests:

- Roger Pilon (puh-LAHN), Vice President for Legal Affairs and Director of the Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?938

- Lara Brown, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Villanova University. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?939

Tuesday
11/27/2012
8:00 AM
121127C

On Your Money: November 27
It's another edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss the pros and cons of online holiday shopping, things to know about Medicare, and buying a new vehicle.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
11/27/2012
9:00 PM
121127C

On Your Money: November 27
It's another edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss some great money-saving advice and answer your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
11/26/2012
6:00 AM
121126A

Hostess Labor Dispute
Should we blame the unions for the demise of Twinkies, Sno-Balls, and Wonder Bread? Joy Cardin's guest says the story is much more complicated than that. He'll explain what's going on and why we shouldn't blame the unions.

Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy's guest warns of cybercriminals this holiday season, and shares some tips to make your Cyber Monday and subsequent online shopping experiences safer and more secure. http://wpr.org/r/?928

Guest:

- Michael Rosen, economics instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He is also president of the union representing MATC faculty, counselors, and professional staff.

- Sandy Chalmers, Division Administrator for Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Monday
11/26/2012
7:00 AM
121126B

State Capitol Report: Gov. Scott Walker
In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker about the state's priorities for 2013, including the next budget, mining reform, job creation, and more.
Guest: Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin. http://wpr.org/r/?929

Monday
11/26/2012
7:30 AM
121126X

Wisconsin GOP control: here to stay?
Wisconsin Republicans control state government after this month's elections-and Joy Cardin's guest says when you look at the numbers and the districts, they are likely to keep control for a long time.
Guest: Jack Craver, political reporter at the Capital Times. His Politiscope blog: http://wpr.org/r/?925

Monday
11/26/2012
8:00 AM
121126C

Wisconsin's Best Beers
It's an exciting time for Wisconsin's beer industry with some new breweries opening around the state and different kinds of beer being unveiled. Joy Cardin's guest discusses these and other developments, and invites you to share your favorite Wisconsin brewery or place to enjoy a pint.
Guest: Kevin Revolinski, world travel expert from Madison, and author of several guide books, including "Wisconsin's Best Beer Guide: A Travel Companion," available soon in its second edition. http://wpr.org/r/?927
Wisconsin's Best Beer Guide: A Travel Companion

Monday
11/26/2012
9:00 PM
121126C

Friday
11/23/2012
6:00 AM
121123A

Volunteer Wisconsin
This time of year, many people donate their time and energy to help the less fortunate. But volunteers are needed at all times of the year. Joy Cardin speaks to a volunteer expert about the benefits of volunteering and the opportunities available in Wisconsin.

Guest:

Rachel Bruns, Director of Volunteer Wisconsin. You can find volunteer opportunities near you at http://volunteerwisconsin.org/

Friday
11/23/2012
7:00 AM
121123B

National Day of Listening
Joy Cardin welcomes StoryCorps founder Dave Isay (I-say) to talk about the National Day of Listening-a chance to collect and record stories from our loved ones. This year, the effort focuses on collecting stories from veterans and active duty military personnel.
Guest: Dave Isay, Founder and President of StoryCorps; his books include "All There Is: Love Stories from StoryCorps" www.storycorps.org

Friday
11/23/2012
8:00 AM
121123C

Week in Review for November 23rd, 2012
On a special holiday edition of the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests look at the latest news in state and national politics.
Guests:

--Steve Prestegard, journalist and blogger at StevePrestegard.com.

--John Smart, past chair of the Price County Democratic Party; regular contributor to Fighting Bob and newspapers around Wisconsin.

Friday
11/23/2012
9:00 PM
121123C

Thursday
11/22/2012
6:00 AM
121122A

Wild turkeys 101
For many of us, today's turkey talk may only extend to whether we prefer white or dark meat or which side dishes to plate with it. However, Joy Cardin's guest discusses this fascinating bird - from how it behaves to its thriving population in Wisconsin, and more - and invite you to share your encounters with wild hens and gobblers.
Guest: Stan Temple, Professor Emeritus of Conservation, Forest and Wildlife Ecology, and Environmental Studies, UW-Madison; Senior Fellow, Aldo Leopold Foundation.

Thursday
11/22/2012
7:00 AM
121122B

How did you become a Packers fan?
For many years, the Green Bay Packers were synonymous with Thanksgiving Day. Even though the green and gold are not on the schedule this year, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why we're thankful for the Pack, and invites you to share how and why you first became a fan.
Guest: Gary D'Amato (duh-MAH-toe), sports reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel who covers the Green Bay Packers. Submit your Packers story: http://wpr.org/r/?921

Thursday
11/22/2012
8:00 AM
121122C

Best gift ever given or received
Joy Cardin welcomes Connie Kilmark for a WPR Thanksgiving tradition, sharing stories of the best gifts ever given or received...and you can call in and share your best gift ever.
Guest: Connie Kilmark, founder of the counseling and consulting firm, Kilmark & Associates.

Thursday
11/22/2012
9:00 PM
121122C

Wednesday
11/21/2012
6:00 AM
121121A

Best Words of 2012
Oxford American Dictionaries says the word of 2012 is "gif," Dictionary.com says the word of the year is "bluster"...what do you think? Joy Cardin speaks with a language expert about the best words of 2012.

Guest:

Grant Barrett, co-host of A Way With Words, which airs Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m. on the Ideas Network. He's also involved with the American Dialect Society's Word of the Year Vote (which happens in the first week of January). He's just submitted a list of top words of 2012 for The New York Times (this is his 9th year doing this for NYT).

Wednesday
11/21/2012
7:00 AM
121121B

Big Question: Pathway to Citizenship?
President Obama recently said he expects action on comprehensive immigration reform shortly after his inauguration. Meanwhile, two U.S. Senators from opposing sides of the aisle are pushing for a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants already in the country. Joy Cardin's guests discuss this week's Big Question: Should immigration reform include a pathway to citizenship? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Bob Dane, Communications Director, Federation for American Immigration Reform. http://www.fairus.org/

- Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Executive Director, Voces de la Frontera. http://www.vdlf.org/

Wednesday
11/21/2012
8:00 AM
121121C

What Ethical Conundrums Say About Ourselves
This hour, Joy Cardin and her guest grapple with a collection of classic and modern ethical dilemmas. From ethical impasses to matters of crime and punishment, discover what our response to today's tough questions say about our general approach to morality.
Guest: Jeremy Stangroom, an elected Fellow of the Committee for the Scientific Examination of Religion; co-founder and New Media editor of The Philosophers' Magazine; author of, "Would You Eat Your Cat? Key Ethical Conundrums and What They Tell You About Yourself."
Would You Eat Your Cat? Key Ethical Conundrums and...

Wednesday
11/21/2012
9:00 PM
121121C

Tuesday
11/20/2012
6:00 AM
121120A

National Toy Hall of Fame
Star Wars action figures and dominoes are the newest members of the National Toy Hall of Fame. Joy Cardin and her guest talk about toys that stand the test of time--and you can share your favorites.
Guest: Chris Bensch, Vice President for Collections at the Strong Museum in Rochester New York; the museum includes the National Toy Hall of Fame and the National Museum of Play. www.toyhalloffame.org

Tuesday
11/20/2012
7:00 AM
121120B

Open Line
Joy Cardin gets suggestions from listeners about programs and ideas they'd like to hear on Wisconsin Public Radio in our Open Line.

Tuesday
11/20/2012
8:00 AM
121120C

Holiday Shopping Tips
Need some advice on how to save money on your holiday shopping? What about saving on your holiday meals? Joy Cardin gets money-saving tips from a local mom who saved forty thousand dollars in one year.

Guest:

Dannelle Gay, author of the "Operation 40K" blog. Her website is www.Operation40k.blogspot.com. She also teaches Couponing 101 and Black Friday Boot Camp classes in the Madison area.

Tuesday
11/20/2012
9:00 PM
121120C

Monday
11/19/2012
6:00 AM
121119A

Communication hits and misses in campaign 2012
From "you didn't build that" to "binders full of women," John Munson and his guest look at the greatest hits and misses in political communication from this year's election.
Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, John Munson's guest says now is the time to ensure you are fully prepared for winter at its very worst, and why he's also urging everyone to have a winter emergency kit in their car.
Guests:

- Trevor Parry-Giles, Professor of Communication at the University of Maryland; his books include "The Prime-Time Presidency: The West Wing and U.S. Nationalism"

- Tod Pritchard, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Wisconsin Emergency Management. http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/
The Prime-Time Presidency: The West Wing and U.S. ...

Monday
11/19/2012
7:00 AM
121119B

State Capitol Report: November 19
Republican State Representative Robin Vos has been chosen to be the next Assembly Speaker while Democrat Chris Larson will assume the role of Senate Minority Leader. In this week's State Capitol Report, John Munson's guest looks at how these two will shape the state legislature in the next session. Plus, an update on the future of health care insurance exchanges in Wisconsin.
Guests:

- Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

- Gilman Halsted, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter in Madison.

Monday
11/19/2012
7:30 AM
121119X

Health Care Exchanges
Now that Governor Walker has officially decided not to build a state-wide insurance exchange, what will happen in Wisconsin? John Munson talks to a political science professor about what the health care exchanges will look like and what this decision means politically for Governor Walker.

Guest:

Ed Miller, professor of political science at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Monday
11/19/2012
8:00 AM
121119C

Thanksgiving: How to Cook it Well
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can certainly seem like an overwhelming proposition, but John Munson's guest shares some advice - from cooking the bird, to scoring presentation points and more - so you can pull it off and have a great time.
Guest: Sam Sifton, former restaurant critic, New York Times and food columnist, Sunday Times Magazine; author, "Thanksgiving: How to Cook it Well."
Thanksgiving: How to Cook it Well

Monday
11/19/2012
9:00 PM
121119C

Friday
11/16/2012
6:00 AM
121116A

Fun on Lake Superior!
If you're looking for a great getaway this autumn or winter, consider heading north! John Munson and his guest share some of the many fun and relaxing activities to enjoy on and around Lake Superior, and invite you to "Tell John Where to Go" to take in the big lake.
Guest: Konnie LeMay, editor, Lake Superior Magazine. http://www.lakesuperior.com/

Friday
11/16/2012
7:00 AM
121116B

US Oil Boom?
A new report from the International Energy Agency says the United States could surpass Saudi Arabia in oil production by the end of the decade...and become an oil exporter soon after that. John Munson's guest says there is a serious down side to that prediction.
Guest: Michael Klare, Professor of Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College. His books include "The Race for What's Left: The Scramble for the World's Last Resources."
The Race for What's Left: The Scramble for the Wor...

Friday
11/16/2012
8:00 AM
121116C

Week in Review: November 16
More twists and turns in the case involving former CIA Director David Petraeus, President Obama says immigration reform is on the way, and new leaders are chosen in the state legislature. John Munson's guests discuss these issues and more of the top national and state news in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Keene Winters, financial planner, Schofield; member, Wausau City Council, and member, steering committee of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau.

- Georgia Duerst (DERST)-Lahti (LAH-tee), professor of political science, Beloit College.

Friday
11/16/2012
9:00 PM
121116C

Thursday
11/15/2012
6:00 AM
121115A

Cut Public Broadcasting Funding?
As Congress looks to cut the federal budget, Joy Cardin's guest says public broadcasting should face cuts...and it would be better off without federal funding.
Guest: Trevor Burrus (BURR-us), legal associate at the Cato Institute

Thursday
11/15/2012
7:00 AM
121115B

Attitudes behind calls for secession
People from all 50 states have digitally signed petitions on the White House's website calling for their state to secede from the country. While Joy Cardin's guest says secession isn't going to happen, he discusses the attitudes behind the idea and how we can mend the political fences.
Guest: John Dinan (DIE-nin), professor of political science, Wake Forest University.

Thursday
11/15/2012
8:00 AM
121115C

Consider the Fork
How we cook things matters just as much, if not more, than what we cook. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who discusses the history of our kitchen technology and how it has shaped our society.

Guest:

Bee Wilson, author of "Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat." She's a food writer, historian, and author of a weekly food column for the Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine. She's been named BBC Radio's Food Writer of the Year and is a three-time Guild of Food Writers' "Food Journalist" of the Year. Her other books include "Swindled: The Dark History of Food Fraud."
Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Ea...

Thursday
11/15/2012
9:00 PM
121115C

Consider the Fork
How we cook things matters just as much, if not more, than what we cook. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who discusses the history of our kitchen technology and how it has shaped our society.

Guest:

Bee Wilson, author of "Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat." She's a food writer, historian, and author of a weekly food column for the Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine. She's been named BBC Radio's Food Writer of the Year and is a three-time Guild of Food Writers' "Food Journalist" of the Year. Her other books include "Swindled: The Dark History of Food Fraud."

Wednesday
11/14/2012
6:00 AM
121114A

Legalize Marijuana in Wisconsin?
Now that Colorado and Washington state have both voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, what is the state of cannabis legalization in Wisconsin? Joy Cardin speaks to a guest from a marijuana law reform group about what this election means for cannabis in Wisconsin.

Guest:

Jay Selthofner (SELL-toff-ner), treasurer and co-founder of Northern Wisconsin NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws)

Wednesday
11/14/2012
7:00 AM
121114B

Big Question: How to avoid the fiscal cliff?
President Obama, the Democratic Senate and the Republican House are working to avert massive spending cuts and tax increases on January 1, 2013. Joy Cardin's guests discuss this week's Big Question: Who has the better approach to avoiding the fiscal cliff, President Obama or the House-led GOP? Poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Dan Holler, Communications Director, Heritage Action for America. http://heritageaction.com/

- Robert Frank, Professor of Management and Economics, Cornell University; columnist, New York Times. http://www.robert-h-frank.com/

Wednesday
11/14/2012
8:00 AM
121114C

What now for the Republican Party?
After Mitt Romney's loss to President Obama last week, many Republicans are trying to figure out how to proceed and be a significant force in future elections. Joy Cardin's guest weighs in on why she thinks Romney and other Republicans went down and what she thinks the GOP needs to do to win over voters again.
Guest: Bay Buchanan, political strategist and conservative pundit; she served as a senior adviser to Mitt Romney during his presidential campaign and is the former U.S. Treasurer under President Reagan.
Bay and Her Boys: Unexpected Lessons I Learned as ...

Wednesday
11/14/2012
9:00 PM
121114C

Tuesday
11/13/2012
6:00 AM
121113A

Holiday Travel Tips
It's getting to be the most wonderful time of year, which means long trips, busy airports, and lots of holiday traffic. Joy Cardin gets holiday travel tips from a travel consultant, who will answer your questions about traveling for the holidays and for winter vacations.

Guest:

Barbara Kazmer, travel consultant at Capitol Travel in Madison

Tuesday
11/13/2012
7:00 AM
121113B

Fallout of Petraeus Resignation
News of the affair involving CIA Director David Petraeus and his biographer is raising questions over whether classified government data - including about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi - was compromised. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says Petraeus was right to resign and how this may affect U.S. security.
Guest: Dale Herspring, distinguished professor of political science, Kansas State University, and member, Council on Foreign Relations. Author of several books, including "Military Culture and Civil-Military Relations: The American, Canadian, German and Russian Cases."
Rumsfeld's Wars: The Arrogance of Power

Tuesday
11/13/2012
8:00 AM
121113C

On Your Money: November 13
It's another edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss some FAQs regarding saving for retirement, options for health insurance, and the upsides and downsides of layaway. Plus, he'll have answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
11/13/2012
9:00 PM
121113C

Monday
11/12/2012
6:00 AM
121112A

Social impact of frac sand mining, homeless vets
There's a lot of debate about the environmental and economic impacts of frac sand mining in Wisconsin, but what about the social impact? Joy Cardin speaks to an anthropology professor about how frac sand mining affects communities around Wisconsin.

And for a Veteran's Day Wake-Up Call, Joy Cardin's guest says some of Wisconsin's veterans are homeless-and need help meeting their needs.

Guest: Tom Pearson, assistant professor of anthropology at UW-Stout

Wake-Up Call guest: Dennis Johnson, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative www.neverhomeless.org/

Monday
11/12/2012
7:00 AM
121112B

State Capitol Report: November 12
In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest recaps last week's elections, including the Republicans taking back full control of state government, and what their priorities are for the next legislative session.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
11/12/2012
7:30 AM
121112X

Lawmakers Weigh in on Upcoming Session
The State Capitol Report continues after seven-thirty when Joy Cardin talks with two state lawmakers about the goals and ambitions for the next legislative session, including the state budget, mining, jobs and more.
Guests:

- Peter Barca, Democratic State Representative, Kenosha; Assembly Minority Leader.

- Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator, West Bend; Assistant Majority Leader-elect.

Monday
11/12/2012
8:00 AM
121112C

DEROS Vietnam
In honor of Veterans Day, Joy Cardin speaks to a Vietnam vet about his time as an Army journalist in Southeast Asia and his book of short stories about soldiers in Vietnam who served as cooks, clerks, correspondents, and other soldiers who performed non-combat duties.

Guest:

Doug Bradley, author of "DEROS Vietnam: Dispatches from the Air-Conditioned Jungle." He's a Vietnam veteran, a former Army journalist, and he teaches a Vietnam-related course at UW-Madison.
DEROS Vietnam: Dispatches from the Air-Conditioned...

Monday
11/12/2012
9:00 PM
121112C

Friday
11/9/2012
6:00 AM
121109A

Tell Joy What to Learn: Lifelong Learning
Tell Joy what to learn! Joy Cardin and her guest look at the value of continuing education and lifelong learning in Wisconsin...and you can tell us about adult education classes you've taken, or want to take.
Guest: David Schejbal (SKAY-bul), dean of Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning at University of Wisconsin-Extension.

Friday
11/9/2012
7:00 AM
121109B

A People's History of Libraries
Joy Cardin visits the library. Joy and her guests talk about the role libraries play in our lives and communities.
Guests:
--Wayne Wiegand (WEE-ghend), library historian and author of books including Main Street Public Library: Community Places and Reading Spaces in the Rural Heartland. He's a former professor at the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
--John Cole, Founding Director of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress
Main Street Public Library: Community Places and R...

Friday
11/9/2012
8:00 AM
121109C

Week in Review: November 9
President Barack Obama wins a second term, Tammy bests Tommy for Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat, and Republicans retake full control of state government. Joy Cardin's guests discuss the fallout from this week's national and state elections in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Matt Rothschild, publisher, "The Progressive" magazine. http://www.progressive.org/

- Kevin Hermening, political activist and former chair, Marathon County Republican Party.

Friday
11/9/2012
9:00 PM
121109C

Thursday
11/8/2012
6:00 AM
121108A

Hunting in Wisconsin State Parks
Wisconsin lawmakers approved hunting in state parks, and the DNR is holding hearings on how that will work. After six, Joy Cardin talks to Wisconsin's state parks director about the hearings and the rules that are in the works.
Guest: Dan Schuller, Wisconsin State Parks Director

Thursday
11/8/2012
7:00 AM
121108B

Gay Marriage at a Tipping Point?
Gay marriage supporters won votes in multiple states on Election Day. Joy Cardin's guest says the nation is at a tipping point, and more states are likely to follow.
Guest: Brian Powell, Professor of Sociology at Indiana University and author of "Counted Out: Same-Sex Relations and Americans' Definitions of Family"
Counted Out: Same-Sex Relations and Americans' Def...

Thursday
11/8/2012
7:30 AM
121108X

More Congressional Gridlock?
With President Obama winning a second term and control of Congress remaining split, Joy Cardin's guest weighs in on whether we should expect more gridlock ahead. Plus, he discusses the major issues facing the House and Senate and how they may get sorted out.
Guest: Steven Smith, Professor of Political Science and Director, Weidenbaum (WEE-den-baum) Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, Washington University, St. Louis.

Thursday
11/8/2012
8:00 AM
121108C

Faitheist
Can atheists and people of faith work together to better our world? Joy Cardin's guest says that they can, and that atheists should engage religious people respectfully instead of treating them with disdain.

Guest:

Chris Stedman, author of "Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious." He's the Assistant Humanist Chaplain at Harvard University, the emeritus managing director of State of Formation at the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue, and the founder of the first blog dedicated to exploring atheist-interfaith engagement, "NonProphet Status."
Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with...

Thursday
11/8/2012
9:00 PM
121108C

Wednesday
11/7/2012
6:00 AM
121107A

Election Day Wrap
Host Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the results of Tuesday's elections, including races for president, Congress and state legislature. Plus, she gets takes from a couple of Wisconsin's state lawmakers.
Guests:

- Arnold Shober, Associate Professor of Government, Lawrence University.

- Alberta Darling, Republican State Senator, River Hills.

- Fred Risser, Democratic State Senator, Madison; Senate President.

Wednesday
11/7/2012
7:00 AM
121107B

Big Question: Reactions to the elections
Joy Cardin's guests from different political perspectives discuss the results of Tuesday's elections. Plus, they invite you to weigh in on this week's Big Question: How do you feel about how the elections panned out?
Guests:

- Darryl Mayfield, Instructor of Business Ethics, Diverse Cultures and other courses, Upper Iowa University, Wausau; Owner, Bradley-Moesh (MESH) consulting group.

- Chris Lato (LAH-toe), former communications director, Republican Party of Wisconsin, and GOP campaign consultant.

Wednesday
11/7/2012
8:00 AM
121107C

Post-Elections Round-Up
Get a variety of perspectives on yesterday's elections and what the future holds for the state and nation when Joy Cardin holds a post-election round-up.
Guests:

- Ron Johnson, Republican U.S. Senator, Oshkosh.

- Tom Barrett, Democratic Mayor of Milwaukee.

- Christine Bremer-Muggli (BREE-mur-MOO-glee), attorney, Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau.

- Christian Schneider, senior fellow, Wisconsin Public Research Institute; columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and National Review.

- Eugene Kane, long-time columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

- Margaret Farrow, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.

- Stay tuned for additional guests.

Wednesday
11/7/2012
9:00 PM
121107C

Post-Elections Round-Up
Get a variety of perspectives on yesterday's elections and what the future holds for the state and nation when Joy Cardin holds a post-election round-up.
Guests:

- Ron Johnson, Republican U.S. Senator, Oshkosh.

- Tom Barrett, Democratic Mayor of Milwaukee.

- Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney, Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau.

- Christian Schneider, senior fellow, Wisconsin Public Research Institute; columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and National Review.

- Eugene Kane, long-time columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

- Margaret Farrow, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.

- Stay tuned for additional guests.

Tuesday
11/6/2012
6:00 AM
121106A

Autumn birding in Wisconsin
The state bird of Oklahoma - the scissor-tailed flycatcher - was recently spotted in southeastern Wisconsin. Joy Cardin's guest discusses this rare sighting and other species you may find as our feathered friends migrate south, plus what you can do to help care for wild birds during the upcoming winter months.
Guest: Andy Paulios (POW-lee-iss), Coordinator, Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative, and biologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. http://www.wisconsinbirds.org/

Tuesday
11/6/2012
7:00 AM
121106B

Movies: still relevant to our popular culture?
Fewer people are going to movies, and the silver screen is losing ground to television and the internet as a key player in popular culture. Joy Cardin asks her guest: are movies still an important part of American popular culture?
Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor of Television and Pop Culture, and Director, Bleier (BLY-er) Center for Television and Popular Culture, Syracuse University.

Tuesday
11/6/2012
8:00 AM
121106C

On Your Money--November 6th, 2012
Financial planner Kevin McKinley joins Joy Cardin for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, share retirement advice, and tell us why a good night's sleep is a smart money move.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
11/5/2012
6:00 AM
121105A

Elder Care
Do you have a plan for when you get older? Are you saving for elder care in case you need it? Joy Cardin's guest says that long-term care planning is an important piece of your retirement planning puzzle. He'll discuss the options you have for long-term care and how to plan for it.

Then, after six-fifty, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy Cardin's guest alerts our listeners to what they can expect at the polls when they vote in the elections on Tuesday.

Guest:

Tom Day, director of the National Care Planning Council

Wake-Up Call Guest:

Cindy Cepress (SEE-priss), Wood County Clerk

Monday
11/5/2012
7:00 AM
121105B

State Capitol Report: November 5
It's a special election day eve edition of the State Capitol Report! Host Joy Cardin talks with WPR reporters from across the state for a final look at the races for state Assembly and state Senate, as well as for U.S. House.
Guests:

- Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

- Mike Simonson, Wisconsin Public Radio's Reporter in Superior.

- Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio's Reporter in Milwaukee.

- Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio's Reporter in Wausau.

- Maureen McCollum, Wisconsin Public Radio's Reporter in La Crosse.

- Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public Radio's Reporter in Green Bay.

Monday
11/5/2012
8:00 AM
121105C

Mondays with Mike: November 2012
Tune in for another monthly installment of Mondays with Mike! Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane joins Joy Cardin to discuss WPR's upcoming election coverage and the latest about WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

Monday
11/5/2012
9:00 PM
121105C

Friday
11/2/2012
6:00 AM
121102A

WPR/St. Norbert Survey
With just a few days until Election Day, Joy Cardin and her guests look at the new numbers in the WPR/St.Norbert Survey...and what they mean for the Senate and Presidential race in Wisconsin.
Guests:

Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Associate at the St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute

Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College

Friday
11/2/2012
7:00 AM
121102B

Presidential Race/Survey Reactions
Joy Cardin and her guest break down the issues in the presidential race here in Wisconsin-and get reaction to the latest numbers from leaders of both political parties.
Guests:

Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Associate at the St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute

7:10-7:20 - Mike Tate, state chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

7:20-7:30 - Brian Schimming, Vice-Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin

7:35-7:45 - Kevin Quinn, Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College.

Friday
11/2/2012
8:00 AM
121102C

Week in Review: November 2
The presidential candidates descend on Wisconsin following Sandy's wrath, new polling continues to show a tight U.S. Senate race, and the final jobs report before Tuesday's elections. Joy Cardin's guests discuss those issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Ed Garvey, Senior Partner at the law firm of Garvey, McNeil and Associates; publisher, www.FightingBob.com.

- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor; blog: http://wpr.org/r/?909.

Friday
11/2/2012
9:00 PM
121102C

Thursday
11/1/2012
6:00 AM
121101A

Food Addiction
Can't stop eating leftover Halloween candy? Have you ever wondered if you're addicted to food? Joy Cardin's guest says that refined foods are just like any other addictive substance, and people can be addicted to food just like they can be addicted to alcohol.

Guest:

Kay Sheppard, licensed mental health counselor, certified eating disorder therapist, and author of "Food Addiction: The Body Knows" and "From the First Bite: A Complete Guide to Recovery from Food Addiction." Her website is http://www.kaysheppard.com
Food Addiction: The Body Knows

Thursday
11/1/2012
7:00 AM
121101B

Election Home Stretch
Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest numbers in the election-and the issues and breaking news in the home stretch of campaign 2012.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, Marquette University and Director, Marquette University Law School Poll; Co-founder, www.Pollster.com and founder, www.PollsAndVotes.com.

Thursday
11/1/2012
8:00 AM
121101C

Presidential trivia
Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt - not John F. Kennedy - was the youngest U.S. President? Or that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the same day - July 4, 1826? Joy Cardin's guest shares some more presidential trivia, just in time for election day.
Guest: Richard Lederer, founding co-host, "A Way with Words," which airs on Wisconsin Public Radio Sundays from 9-10 a.m. He's written more than 40 books about language, history and humor, including "Presidential Trivia: The Feats, Fates, Families, Foibles, and Firsts of Our American Presidents." www.verbivore.com
Presidential Trivia: The Feats, Fates, Families, F...

Thursday
11/1/2012
9:00 PM
121101C

Wednesday
10/31/2012
6:00 AM
121031A

Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Joy Cardin speaks to several guests this hour about different aspects of this spooky holiday-its ancient origins, what costumes are popular this year, some of the most haunted spots in Wisconsin, and what scary books will get you in the mood for Halloween.

Guests:

-Edmund Kern, Associate Professor of History at Lawrence University in Appleton, with expertise in the history of superstition, witchcraft, and religious culture

-Mike Flint, owner of Mallatt's Pharmacy in Madison

-Chad Lewis, a paranormal researcher, author, and lecturer

-Becky Spratford, Readers' Advisory Librarian at the Berwyn Public Library in IL, Adjunct Faculty at Dominican University's Graduate School of Library and Information Science, and author of The Readers Advisory Guide to Horror 2nd Edition
Horror Readers' Advisory: The Librarian's Guide to...

Wednesday
10/31/2012
7:00 AM
121031B

Big Question: Vote for President and U.S. Senate
With election day less than a week away, Joy Cardin holds a special straw poll edition of this week's Big Question: Which candidates will be getting your vote for President and U.S. Senate? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy

Wednesday
10/31/2012
8:00 AM
121031C

How to Save the Fine Arts
These days, our eyes are so flooded with bright pictures and flashing text that we must re-learn how to see. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest this hour who says the fine arts are an essential, but forgotten piece of our culture that must be reinvigorated for the sake of our society.
Guest: Camille Paglia (PAH-lee-uh), Professor of Humanities and Media Studies at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She's the author of Glittering Images: A Journey Through Art from Egypt to Star Wars.
Glittering Images: A Journey Through Art from Egyp...

Wednesday
10/31/2012
9:00 PM
121031C

How to Save the Fine Arts
These days, our eyes are so flooded with bright pictures and flashing text that we must re-learn how to see. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest this hour who says the fine arts are an essential but forgotten piece of our culture that must be reinvigorated for the sake of our society.
Guest: Camille Paglia (PAH-lee-uh), Professor of Humanities and Media Studies at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She's the author of Glittering Images: A Journey Through Art from Egypt to Star Wars.

Tuesday
10/30/2012
6:00 AM
121030A

Deer Hunt Wisconsin 2012 Preview
Wisconsin's cultural phenomenon known as the gun deer hunt is less than three weeks away! Joy Cardin's guest previews this year's season with regard to new herd research, the role citizens will play in deer management, recruiting new hunters and what makes hunting in the state so enjoyable.
Guest: Dan Small, host/producer of the public television show, "Outdoor Wisconsin," "Outdoors Radio with Dan Small," and contributing editor, Wisconsin Outdoor News. Deer Hunt Wisconsin 2012 special: http://wpr.org/r/?905 (airs Thurs., Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. on Wisconsin Public Television and Milwaukee Public Television)

Tuesday
10/30/2012
7:00 AM
121030B

The storm, the presidential race, and Wisconsin
Joy Cardin gets an update on the massive storm on the East Coast. Then she turns to the presidential campaign, with a look at the political impact of the storm, and the attention Wisconsin is getting from the candidates.
Guests:

Michael Morgan, Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at UW-Madison

Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs at UW-Milwaukee

Tuesday
10/30/2012
8:00 AM
121030C

On Your Money--October 30th, 2012
Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, offer tips on retirement, and share some end-of-Octoberfest advice on beer.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
10/30/2012
9:00 PM
121030C

On Your Money--October 30th, 2012
Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance queries, offer tips on retirement, and share some end-of-Octoberfest advice on beer.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
10/29/2012
6:00 AM
121029A

Future of Energy in Wisconsin
The owner of the Kewaunee nuclear power plant recently announced that the facility will close after not finding a buyer. Gene Purcell's guest discusses what's involved in the decommissioning and what the future of energy holds for Wisconsin.
Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Gene's guest discusses a few things you need to know about navigating Medicare's open enrollment period.
Guests:

- Michael Kraft, Professor Emeritus of Public and Environmental Affairs, UW-Green Bay.

- 6:50 - Holin (HAH-lin) Kennen, Lead Dane County Benefit Specialist, Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups. Wisconsin Resources on Medicare: http://wpr.org/r/?901

Monday
10/29/2012
7:00 AM
121029B

State Capitol Report: October 29, 2012
It's the State Capitol Report! Gene Purcell's guest breaks down the third and final U.S. Senate debate between Tommy Thompson and Tammy Baldwin.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
10/29/2012
7:30 AM
121029X

Sen. Chris Larson on State of Education in Wis.
The State Capitol Report continues when Gene Purcell's guest lawmaker discusses what he calls the dire state of public education ahead of a reduction in state aid, along with reforms he'd like to see implemented.
Guest: Chris Larson, Democratic State Senator, Milwaukee. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?899

Monday
10/29/2012
8:00 AM
121029C

Newspaper endorsements for political candidates
The Wausau Daily Herald is endorsing President Barack Obama for another term, the Green Bay Press-Gazette is backing Mitt Romney, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is doing away with endorsements entirely. Gene Purcell's guest discusses the effect that newspaper endorsements have on voters and political campaigns.
Guest: Mike Wagner, Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, UW-Madison. Blog: http://wpr.org/r/?903

Monday
10/29/2012
9:00 PM
121029C

Friday
10/26/2012
6:00 AM
121026A

Tell Joy Where to Go: Halloween and November 201...
If you're looking for some spooktacular ideas to celebrate Halloween, Wisconsin is the place to be! Joy Cardin's guest has plenty of frightening (and not-so-frightening) events taking place across the state, along with some fun fall recommendations for the month of November. Event sampler: http://wpr.org/r/?898
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers; Contributing Travel Editor, The American BoomeR online magazine; monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

Friday
10/26/2012
7:00 AM
121026B

Candidate forum: Reid Ribble
Joy Cardin's candidate forum series for U.S. House races resumes when she talks with Republican U.S. Representative Reid Ribble in the eighth Congressional district.
Guest: Reid Ribble, Republican U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's eighth Congressional district. http://www.ribbleforcongress.com/

Friday
10/26/2012
7:30 AM
121026X

Candidate forum: Jamie Wall
Joy Cardin concludes this week's candidate forum series with a chat with Democrat Jamie Wall in Wisconsin's eighth Congressional district.
Guest: Jamie Wall, independent business consultant, Green Bay; Democratic candidate, eighth Congressional district. http://www.wallforcongress.com/

Friday
10/26/2012
8:00 AM
121026C

Week in Review: October 26
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney debate for the third and final time, September 11 becomes an issue in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race, and state lawmakers call for new gun laws following the Brookfield spa shooting. Joy Cardin's guests discuss those issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Kathleen Falk, former Dane County Executive; delegate, Democratic National Convention.

- Dan Kapanke, former Republican State Senator, La Crosse; owner, La Crosse Loggers baseball team.

Friday
10/26/2012
9:00 PM
121026C

Thursday
10/25/2012
6:00 AM
121025A

Amtrak sees record ridership
Amtrak is breaking ridership records, and Joy Cardin's guest says the numbers show that passenger rail is ready for a comeback.
Guest: James McCommons is author of "Waiting on a Train - The Embattled Future of Passenger Rail Service," and he's written extensively about transportation issues. He has been a journalist for more than twenty-five years, and currently teaches journalism and nature writing at Northern Michigan University.
Waiting on a Train - The Embattled Future of Passe...

Thursday
10/25/2012
7:00 AM
121025B

Smiles of the Presidential Candidates
According to Joy Cardin's guest, President Barack Obama was "concealing outrage or disdain" with his smile during the first debate, and Mitt Romney was sporting a "threat grin." She discusses her research examining the candidates' smiles during the debates and what's going on behind them.
Guest: Paula Niedenthal, professor of psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison; she is researching the smiles of the candidates in the presidential debates. Research: http://www.news.wisc.edu/releases/17614

Thursday
10/25/2012
7:30 AM
121025X

Candidate forum: Pat Kreitlow
Joy Cardin's candidate forum series for U.S. House races continues when she talks with Democrat Pat Kreitlow in the seventh Congressional district.
Guest: Pat Kreitlow (KRITE-low), former Democratic State Senator, Chippewa Falls; Democratic candidate, Wisconsin's 7th Congressional district. http://kreitlowforcongress.com/
(Note: Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy declined our invitation to appear. http://www.duffyforcongress.com/)

Thursday
10/25/2012
8:00 AM
121025C

The Science of Good Cooking
Good quality ingredients and a chef's intuition are key elements to making a great dish. However, Joy Cardin's guest says five-star cooking really boils down to... science. He shares a few concepts from the kitchen, including measuring, time and temperature, and techniques, that he says every cook should know.
Guest: Jack Bishop, Editorial Director, America's Test Kitchen. Editor, "The Science of Good Cooking: Master 50 Simple Concepts to Enjoy a Lifetime of Success in the Kitchen." http://www.americastestkitchen.com/
The Science of Good Cooking: Master 50 Simple Conc...

Thursday
10/25/2012
9:00 PM
121025C

Wednesday
10/24/2012
6:00 AM
121024A

Eye Care and Protection
Joy Cardin's guest discusses how to keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear, and answers your questions about eye conditions, eye injuries and other eye-related matters.
Guest: Dr. Barb Blodi (BLO-dee), ophthalmologist, UW Hospital and Clinics; professor, UW Department of Opthalmology and Visual Sciences. Eye and vision health: http://wpr.org/r/?895

Wednesday
10/24/2012
7:00 AM
121024B

Candidate forum: Ron Kind
Our candidate forum series resumes when Joy Cardin talks with Democratic Congressman Ron Kind in Wisconsin's third district.
Guest: Ron Kind, Democratic U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's third Congressional district. http://www.ronkind.org/

Wednesday
10/24/2012
7:30 AM
121024X

Candidate forum: Ray Boland
Joy Cardin's candidate forum series for U.S. House races continues when she talks with Republican Ray Boland in the third Congressional district.
Guest: Ray Boland, retired colonel, U.S. Army, and retired state Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Republican candidate, Wisconsin's third Congressional district. http://www.bolandforcongress.com/

Wednesday
10/24/2012
8:00 AM
121024C

Project Censored--stories not in the media
Joy Cardin's guest says the mainstream media are not covering some of the most important stories of the year. Join the conversation about the newest list of under-reported stories, according to the group Project Censored.
Guest: Andy Lee Roth, associate director of Project Censored and co-editor of Censored 2013 http://www.projectcensored.org/

Wednesday
10/24/2012
9:00 PM
121024C

Tuesday
10/23/2012
6:00 AM
121023A

The Shadow Scholar
Over the last decade, Joy Cardin's guest made a living by helping college students cheat. What started as a small assignment blossomed into a full-blown business. Along the way, he discovered what he believes are serious flaws in the nation's educational system and in our culture.

Tuesday
10/23/2012
7:00 AM
121023B

Third Presidential Debate
The third and final presidential debate focused on foreign policy, and Joy Cardin speaks to a foreign policy expert about each candidate's foreign policy strategy.

Guest:

Jeremi Suri, Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs, History, and Public Policy at the University of Texas-Austin, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and the Strauss Center for International Security and Law. He's a former E. Gordon Fox professor of history at UW-Madison. His latest book is "Liberty's Surest Guardian."
Liberty's Surest Guardian: American Nation-Buildin...

Tuesday
10/23/2012
8:00 AM
121023C

Controlling credit debt
Joy Cardin's guest has advice on the use and abuse of credit cards-including how to get out of credit card debt, how to protect our credit and identity information, and how to keep our credit spending under control during the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Guest: Gail Cunningham, Vice President of Membership and Public Relations National Foundation for Credit Counseling www.nfcc.org

Tuesday
10/23/2012
9:00 PM
121023C

Monday
10/22/2012
6:00 AM
121022A

Women More Ambitious Than Men?
In a reversal of traditional gender roles, more young women than young men think having a high-paying career is important, according to a Pew Research Survey. Joy Cardin speaks to a sociology professor about how significant this survey is and what it means for traditional gender roles.
At 6:50, it's the Wake-Up Call. A recent report says this was one of the deadliest years for motorcycle drivers in Wisconsin. Joy Cardin talks to a motorcycle safety instructor about the factors at play, and how to stay safe on the roads.

Guest: Kathleen Gerson, Professor of Sociology and Collegiate Professor of Arts and Science at New York University, and author of "The Unfinished Revolution: Coming of Age in a New Era of Gender, Work, and Family."

Wake-Up Call Guest: Jason Herheim (HUR-hyme), lead motorcycle safety instructor at Madison College.

Monday
10/22/2012
7:00 AM
121022B

Candidate forum: Chad Lee
Joy Cardin holds a candidate forum for Wisconsin's second Congressional District when she welcomes Republican Chad Lee.
Guest: Chad Lee, entrepreneur from Mount Horeb, Republican candidate for Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District. http://chadleeforcongress.com/

Monday
10/22/2012
7:30 AM
121022X

Candidate forum: Mark Pocan
Joy Cardin continues her candidate forum series for Wisconsin's second Congressional District when she talks with Democrat Mark Pocan.
Guest: Mark Pocan, Democratic State Representative, Madison; Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District. http://pocanforcongress.com/

Monday
10/22/2012
8:00 AM
121022C

Roots
Do you like root vegetables? Joy Cardin speaks to a food writer about her latest cookbook all about root vegetables-full of the lore and history of each vegetable, how to buy and store them, and, best of all, how to cook with them!

Guest:

Diane Morgan, author of "Roots: The Definitive Compendium with More Than 225 Recipes."She's an award-winning cookbook author, freelance food writer, culinary instructor, and restaurant consultant.
Roots: The Definitive Compendium with More Than 22...

Monday
10/22/2012
9:00 PM
121022C

Friday
10/19/2012
6:00 AM
121019A

Autumn Photography
Autumn is a beautiful season, so why not capture it on film to enjoy all year long? Rob Ferrett speaks with a Wisconsin photographer about how we should take fall photographs and asks you to share your favorite fall photography spots!

Guest:

Spyros(SPEAR-ohs) Heniadis (hen-ee-AH-dis), blogger, photographer, and photography teacher

Friday
10/19/2012
7:00 AM
121019B

Senate Debate Wrap
Rob Ferrett speaks to a political science professor about the second U.S. Senate debate in Wisconsin. He'll discuss the performances of former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson and Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin and get your take on the debate.

Guests:

--Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College

--7:15-Brian Schimming, Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin

--7:30-Tammy Baldwin, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin

Friday
10/19/2012
8:00 AM
121019C

Week in Review for October 19th. 2012
It's been a big week for debates, both in the presidential race and Wisconsin's US Senate campaign. In this edition of the Week in Review, Rob Ferrett and his guests will talk about the impact of the debates, and other top state and national news.
Guests:

Ruth Conniff, Political Editor of The Progressive magazine

Margaret Farrow, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

Friday
10/19/2012
9:00 PM
121019C

Thursday
10/18/2012
6:00 AM
121018A

Wisconsin's U.S. Senate and Presidential races
With less than three weeks to go until the elections, Rob Ferrett's guest previews tonight's U.S. Senate debate between Tommy Thompson and Tammy Baldwin. He also discusses what the latest Marquette University Law School Poll says about the Senate and presidential races in Wisconsin.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, Marquette University and Director, Marquette University Law School Poll; Co-founder, www.Pollster.com and founder, www.PollsAndVotes.com.

Thursday
10/18/2012
7:00 AM
121018B

Candidate forum: Joseph Kexel
It's time for another installment of our candidate forum series! Host Rob Ferrett talks with Joseph Kexel, the Libertarian candidate in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race.
Guest: Joseph Kexel, founder and owner, Vikkex, an IT consulting company in Kenosha; he's the Libertarian candidate in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race. www.Kexel2012.com.

Thursday
10/18/2012
7:30 AM
121018X

Voter Fraud Billboards
Billboards in Milwaukee warn of stiff consequences for people convicted of voter fraud-but Rob Ferrett's guest says the signs are a voter suppression effort.
Guest: Mike Wilder, Director of the African-American Civic Engagement Roundtable in Milwaukee and member of the staff of the Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund.

Thursday
10/18/2012
8:00 AM
121018C

Mind Over Mind
Are our expectations good or bad for us? Rob Ferrett speaks to a science journalist about how our expectations shape our reality and how assumptions can harm us-and help us.

Guest:

Chris Berdik, author of "Mind Over Mind: The Surprising Power of Expectations." He's a science journalist and a former staff editor at The Atlantic and Mother Jones. He's written for numerous publications including New Scientist, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Mind Over Mind: The Surprising Power of Expectatio...

Thursday
10/18/2012
9:00 PM
121018C

Wednesday
10/17/2012
6:00 AM
121017A

Official Food of Wisconsin
What do you think should be the "official" food of Wisconsin? Joy Cardin speaks with two guests about our state's great food traditions and lets you vote on what the official food of Wisconsin should be!

Guests:

Arthur Ircink, creator and executive producer of Wisconsin Foodie

Kyle Cherek, host of Wisconsin Foodie

Wednesday
10/17/2012
7:00 AM
121017B

Big Question, live from the Pabst Theater
Joy Cardin continues a live broadcast at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee; she'll get two perspectives on last night's presidential town hall debate in this week's Big Question segment. Vote in the online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

Owen Robinson, Columnist at the West Bend Daily News, and blogger at www.bootsandsabers.com

Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University

Wednesday
10/17/2012
8:00 AM
121017C

Media coverage of elections
Social media, fact-checking, and debate moderators have been hot issues in the presidential race. Joy Cardin and her guests look at media coverage of this year's elections.
Guests:

-Eugene Kane, long-time columnist for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

-Jessica McBride, Senior Journalism Lecturer, UW-Milwaukee

-Sumana Chattopadhyay, Assistant Professor of Communication at Marquette University

Wednesday
10/17/2012
9:00 PM
121017C

Tuesday
10/16/2012
6:00 AM
121016A

World Food Day
Tuesday is World Food Day, and Joy Cardin's guest discusses how you can get involved in fighting world hunger. She says by reducing food waste, eating more locally and seasonally, and by eating less meat and dairy, you're helping to reduce the problem of hunger around the world.

Guest:

Vicky Rateau (ra-TOE), GROW campaign manager for Oxfam America

Tuesday
10/16/2012
7:00 AM
121016B

Candidate forum: Nimrod Allen III
Joy Cardin kicks off her candidate forum series for Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race when she sits down with Independent Nimrod Allen III.
Guest: Nimrod Allen III, former Marine serving in Iraq and Afghanistan; founder, Independent Democratic Enforcement Alliance (IDEA) Party; Independent candidate, Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race. www.yuallen.com

Tuesday
10/16/2012
7:30 AM
121016X

Business ethics and politics
Some prominent business leaders are suggesting their employees vote for Mitt Romney, saying layoffs could result from another term under Barack Obama. Joy Cardin talks to a business ethics expert about where to draw the line between business and politics.
Guest: Denis Collins, Professor of Business Ethics at Edgewood College in Madison. http://deniscollins.tumblr.com/

Tuesday
10/16/2012
8:00 AM
121016C

On Your Money--October 16th, 2012
Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. As a thank-you for lots of pledges during our Fall membership drive, Kevin will answer as many listener questions as he can.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
10/16/2012
9:00 PM
121016C

Monday
10/15/2012
6:00 AM
121015A

Why are we so rude online?
When we go online...our polite social norms often go out the window. Joy Cardin's guest is looking for an answer to the question: why are we so rude online?

Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Last week, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned of a "cyber-Pearl Harbor" and proposed new measures to protect the U.S. from cyber attacks. Joy Cardin's guest explains the current cyber threats and the new cyber security legislation.

Guest: Elizabeth Bernstein (BURN-steen), columnist at the Wall Street Journal, where she writes the "Bonds: On Relationships" column. Her article: http://wpr.org/r/?886

Wake-Up Call Guest: Fred Cate, Distinguished Professor and C. Ben Dutton Professor of Law at Indiana University and Director of the Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research

Monday
10/15/2012
7:00 AM
121015B

State Capitol Report, October 15th, 2012
Join Joy Cardin and WPR reporters for a look at a Vice Presidential visit, the race for the State Assembly, and the kick-off of a new series on Wisconsin voters.
Guests:

7:06 -- Maureen McCollum, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter in La Crosse

7:15-ish - Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

Monday
10/15/2012
7:30 AM
121015X

Election Observers
The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin's guest discusses the need for election observers to monitor the November 6 vote. She also explains how you can help be an election watchdog at Wisconsin polling places.
Guest: Andrea Kaminski, Executive Director, League of Women Voters in Wisconsin. http://wpr.org/r/?887

Monday
10/15/2012
8:00 AM
121015C

Living Color
Why does the biological trait of skin color have so much social meaning? Joy Cardin's guest explores this topic and explains the biological and social history of skin color.

Guest:

Nina Jablonski, author of "Living Color: The Biological and Social Meaning of Skin Color." She's a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University. She's also the author of "Skin: A Natural History."
Living Color: The Biological and Social Meaning of...

Monday
10/15/2012
9:00 PM
121015C

Friday
10/12/2012
6:00 AM
121012A

Wisconsin's Historic Bars and Breweries
Bars, taverns and breweries have a very rich social and cultural history in Wisconsin. Joy Cardin's guest discusses their beginnings, the effects of temperance and Prohibition, and what they say about our attitudes towards gender, ethnicity and morality. Plus, weigh in with your favorite historic bar or brewery in the state.
Guest: Jim Draeger (DRAY-guy), architectural historian, and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, Wisconsin Historical Society. Co-author, "Bottoms Up: A Toast to Wisconsin's Historic Bars & Breweries." http://wpr.org/r/?885
Bottoms Up: A Toast to Wisconsin's Historic Bars &...

Friday
10/12/2012
7:00 AM
121012B

Ecothrifty
You may think it's more expensive to be environmentally-friendly, but Joy Cardin's guest says it's simply not true. She'll share her "eco-thrifty" tips for how to have a green lifestyle without breaking your budget.

Guest:

Deborah Niemann, author of "Ecothrifty: Cheaper, Greener Choices for a Happier, Healthier Life." She's a homesteader, writer, and self-sufficiency expert. She's also the author of "Homegrown and Handmade: A Practical Guide to More Self-Reliant Living."
Ecothrifty: Cheaper, Greener Choices for a Happier...

Friday
10/12/2012
8:00 AM
121012C

Week in Review for October 12th. 2012
On the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests look at last night's vice-presidential debate and other top state and national news stories.
Guests:

Joe Wineke, former state Senator and former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

Chris Lato, former communications director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin and GOP campaign consultant.

Friday
10/12/2012
9:00 PM
121012C

Thursday
10/11/2012
6:00 AM
121011A

Chocolate!
Who doesn't like chocolate? Joy Cardin's guest will discuss all things chocolate-the different varieties, the best cheese, beer and wine pairings, and how to best enjoy hot chocolate!

Guest:

Gail Ambrosius, owner of Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier in Madison

Thursday
10/11/2012
7:00 AM
121011B

Covering Up Libya Attacks?
Ahead of a House committee hearing Wednesday, the State Department now says it never believed the September 11th attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi was prompted by an anti-Islam video. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says the Obama administration is covering up the deadly attack in Libya.
Guest: James Carafano (kair-uh-FAH-no), Deputy Director, Institute for International Studies, and Director, Foreign Policy Studies, Heritage Foundation. http://wpr.org/r/?883

Thursday
10/11/2012
7:30 AM
121011X

Stopping political robocalls
Because political robocalls are exempt from the federal Do Not Call registry, many Americans have received automated political phone calls this election cycle. Joy Cardin's guest says they are obnoxious, an invasion of privacy, and should be stopped.
Guest: Shaun Dakin (DAY-kin), CEO and Founder, Citizens for Civil Discourse, and the National Political Do Not Call Registry. www.stoppoliticalcalls.org

Thursday
10/11/2012
8:00 AM
121011C

Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Carl Kasell
Joy Cardin talks to NPR legend Carl Kasell about his radio career and his current gig with "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me."
Guest: Carl Kasell, long-time news announcer for Morning Edition, and judge and scorekeeper for Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me (which airs Saturday at noon and Sunday morning at 7 here on the Ideas Network)

Thursday
10/11/2012
9:00 PM
121011C

Wednesday
10/10/2012
6:00 AM
121010A

Just Tell Me What to Eat!
Joy Cardin's guest doctor says healthy food can be delicious-and he has the recipes to prove it.
Guest: Dr. Timothy Harlan, Executive Director for the Tulane University Center for Culinary Medicine and author of "Just Tell Me What to Eat! The Delicious Weight Loss Plan for the Real World." His "Dr. Gourmet" website: www.drgourmet.com
Just Tell Me What to Eat! The Delicious Weight Los...

Wednesday
10/10/2012
7:00 AM
121010B

Big Question: Defund public broadcasting?
Big Bird has been getting a lot of attention since Mitt Romney said in last week's presidential debate that he'd cut federal funding to PBS. Joy Cardin's guests weigh in on this week's Big Question: Should public broadcasting continue to receive government funding?
Guests:

- Josh Stearns, Journalism and Public Media Campaign Director, Free Press. www.freepress.net

- Kevin Binversie (bin-VER-see), political blogger, Milwaukee; he used to work at the Heritage Foundation, served in the George W. Bush administration and worked on numerous state Republican campaigns. Column: http://wpr.org/r/?880

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