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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

Wednesday
10/10/2012
8:00 AM
121010C

Boost Your Brain Power!
Joy Cardin's guest says you can improve and energize your brain at any age. She'll share tips on how to increase your memory, better your mood, and get a healthier brain!

Guest:

Dr. Marie Pasinski, author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Boost Your Brain Power!: You Can Improve and Energize Your Brain at Any Age." She is a Harvard Medical School neurologist, a writer, and a speaker.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Boost Your Brain Power!...

Wednesday
10/10/2012
9:00 PM
121010C

Tuesday
10/9/2012
6:00 AM
121009A

Fat Bullying
People across the country have been talking about bullying ever since a Wisconsin TV news anchor addressed a letter from a viewer criticizing her weight on the air. Joy Cardin speaks to a guest who addresses the stigma of being overweight or obese and says that your appearance doesn't reflect your lifestyle.

Guest:

Harriet Brown, professor of magazine journalism at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University and author of "Brave Girl Eating: A Family's Struggle with Anorexia."
Brave Girl Eating: A Family's Struggle with Anorex...

Tuesday
10/9/2012
7:00 AM
121009B

Contaminated medication leads to meningitis
An unusual form of meningitis is causing trouble around the nation, after being spread by a contaminated pain injection. Joy Cardin talks to a disease expert about what happened, what should be done about it, and how to prevent future outbreaks.
Guest: Dr. Dennis Maki (MACK-ee), Professor of Medicine in the Section of Infectious Diseases at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, and Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.

Tuesday
10/9/2012
8:00 AM
121009C

On Your Money: October 9
It's another edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss the good and bad news on paying for college, credit cards for college students, and selecting a major.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
10/9/2012
9:00 PM
121009C

On Your Money: October 9
It's another edition of On Your Money. Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss the good and bad news on paying for college, credit cards for college students, and selecting a major.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
10/8/2012
6:00 AM
121008A

Best Places for Everything
Travel is about the experience, not the destination. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who travels more than 400 thousand miles a year and shares his insider's view of the best places for everything.

Guest:

Peter Greenberg, author of "The Best Places for Everything: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to the Greatest Experiences Around the World." He is the travel editor for CBS News, a contributing editor to Men's Health, and he appears regularly on The Early Show and CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley. His website is www.petergreenberg.com.
The Best Places for Everything: The Ultimate Insid...

Monday
10/8/2012
7:00 AM
121008B

State Capitol Report, October 8th, 2012
A presidential visit, new election poll numbers, and the battle to control the state legislature-those are a few of the topics for Joy Cardin and Shawn Johnson on this week's edition of the State Capitol Report.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

Monday
10/8/2012
8:00 AM
121008C

Amazing Words
You may not spend a lot of time thinking about individual words that make up the English language, but Joy Cardin's guest certainly does! He discusses the fascinating etymologies and letter patterns of everyday words, how the Bible, mythology and show business spark phrases in daily vocabulary, and much more.
Guest: Richard Lederer, founding co-host of "A Way with Words," which airs on Wisconsin Public Radio Sunday mornings from 9-10. He's written more than 35 books about language, history and humor, including his newest book, "Amazing Words."
Presidential Trivia: The Feats, Fates, Families, F...

Monday
10/8/2012
9:00 PM
121008C

Friday
10/5/2012
6:00 AM
121005A

All Things Cheese
Wisconsin cheese makers enjoyed a very busy August, producing more than 230 million pounds, according to the latest figures from the USDA. Joy Cardin's guest discusses some of the more than 600 varieties made in the state, how to cook with them, what to pair them with, and more.
Guest: Sara Hill, Culinary Manager of Cheese Education, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. www.eatwisconsincheese.com

Friday
10/5/2012
7:00 AM
121005B

Songs You Need to Hear
Got a particular song that you think people need to give a listen? Joy Cardin's guest would love to hear it! He'll talk about the tunes that made his list and why you may want to consider adding them to your collection.
Guest: Stephen Thompson, editor and reviewer, NPR Music; contributor, NPR's Song of the Day series; Founder, "The A.V. Club." www.npr.org/music/

Friday
10/5/2012
8:00 AM
121005C

Week in Review for October 5th. 2012
On the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests look at the presidential debate, President Obama's Wisconsin visit, and the latest news in Wisconsin's US Senate race.
Guests:

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

Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney with Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau; delegate, 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Friday
10/5/2012
9:00 PM
121005C

Thursday
10/4/2012
6:00 AM
121004A

Presidential Debate Round-Up
Last night President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney met in Denver for the first of three presidential debates before November's election. Joy Cardin speaks to a variety of guests who give their reaction and analysis.

Guests:

--Susan MacManus, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science at the University of South Florida in Tampa

--Barry Bluestone, Founding Dean of the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University and Director of the Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy

-Brian Jacobsen, Associate Professor of Business Administration at Wisconsin Lutheran College and Chief Portfolio Strategist at Wells Fargo Advantage Funds

Thursday
10/4/2012
7:00 AM
121004B

Presidential Debate Round-Up Part 2
Joy Cardin continues to discuss last night's domestic policy presidential debate with a variety of guests from different political perspectives this hour.

Guests:

--Susan Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science at UW-Whitewater

-Brian Schimming, Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin

-Peg Lautenschlager, former Attorney General, former state legislator, and former U.S. Attorney

Thursday
10/4/2012
8:00 AM
121004C

Best Movies Ever
It's time to put your thinking caps on! What is the best movie of all time? Joy Cardin's guest movie expert talks about his top picks, including "It's a Wonderful Life," "The Godfather" and "Citizen Kane," and invites you to weigh in with your selections.
Guest: Rob Thomas, movie reviewer and co-editor, 77 Square. http://wpr.org/r/?875

Thursday
10/4/2012
9:00 PM
121004C

Wednesday
10/3/2012
6:00 AM
121003A

Preventing back and neck pain
The best way to deal with back and neck pain...is to prevent it from happening in the first place. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who has lots of tips on preventing back pain at home and at work.
Guest: Josh Zumstein, chiropractor, founder of The Back and Safety Wellness Consultants, and author of "Secrets to Preventing Back and Neck Pain: 60 Ways to Protect Your Spine" http://www.backsafetyandwellness.com/About/
Secrets to Preventing Back and Neck Pain: 60 Ways ...

Wednesday
10/3/2012
7:00 AM
121003B

Big Question: Obama or Romney?
The first of three presidential debates is Wednesday night in Denver with the two candidates discussing domestic policy. Joy Cardin's guests weigh in on jobs and the economy, the debt and health care, and welcome your thoughts on this week's Big Question: If the election were held today, which candidate would get your vote?
Guests:

- Brad Bannon, President, Bannon Communications Research. Columns: http://wpr.org/r/?871

- Lenny McAllister, conservative commentator, former talk radio host, and author, "Spoken Thoughts of an Amalgamated Advocate in Today's America." www.lennymcallister.com.
Spoken Thoughts of an Amalgamated Advocate in Toda...

Wednesday
10/3/2012
8:00 AM
121003C

People's Pharmacy
Joy Cardin welcomes Joe and Terry Graedon, hosts of the People's Pharmacy. They'll offer helpful advice on healthful foods and home remedies, along with tips on controlling your blood sugar.
Guest: Joe and Terry Graedon, co-hosts of People's Pharmacy, heard on WPR on Saturdays 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Their books include "The People's Pharmacy Quick & Handy Home Remedies"
The People's Pharmacy Quick & Handy Home Remedies

Tuesday
10/2/2012
6:00 AM
121002A

2013 Wisconsin Local Foods Journal
Wisconsin Public Radio begins its fall membership drive with a fun, practical discussion about local food. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the best seasonal foods Wisconsin has to offer, some great restaurants to eat local, and how you can incorporate local food into your culinary creations.
Guest: Terese Allen, Madison-based food editor and columnist; co-author, "The 2013 Wisconsin Local Foods Journal: Sustainable Eating All Through the Year."
The Flavor of Wisconsin

Tuesday
10/2/2012
7:00 AM
121002B

Supreme Court back in action
The Supreme Court kicks off its new term this week, and high-profile issues include affirmative action in college admission, same sex marriage, and international human rights. Joy Cardin talks to a Supreme Court watcher about those cases-and the politics surrounding the justices.
Guest: Amy Howe (HOW), Editor of the U.S. Supreme Court Blog: http://www.scotusblog.com/. Partner, Goldstein (GOLD-steen) & Russell, P.C.

Tuesday
10/2/2012
8:00 AM
121002C

On Your Money--Special pledge/college edition
Join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for a special pledge edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, and share lots of advice on paying for college.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
10/2/2012
9:00 PM
121002C

Monday
10/1/2012
6:00 AM
121001A

Genealogy
The Wisconsin Historical Society is beginning genealogy classes and workshops next month through the end of the year. Joy Cardin speaks with a guest from the Historical Society's library about these classes and how you can start tracing your own family's history.

Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Monarch butterfly populations are down across the United States, mostly because of habitat loss. Joy Cardin's guest says that listeners should use native plants in their yards to help rebuild the monarch butterfly habitat.

Guest:

Jim Hansen, a reference librarian at the Wisconsin Historical Society

Wake-Up Call Guest:

Donna VanBueken, executive director of Wild Ones, a national environmental educational organization with a mission of educating people on the benefit of using native plants.

Monday
10/1/2012
7:00 AM
121001B

State Capitol Report, October 1st, 2012
Joy Cardin welcomes WPR reporters for a look at Friday's Senate debate, the fate of voter I.D., and other Wisconsin political news.

Monday
10/1/2012
7:30 AM
121001X

How to pay for roads in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is looking at new ways to pay for highway building and maintenance-including a possible mileage-based fee. Joy Cardin talks to the state's Transportation Secretary about the options on the table.
Guest: Mark Gottlieb (GOTT-leeb), Secretary of Wisconsin's Department of Public Transportation

Monday
10/1/2012
8:00 AM
121001C

Mondays with Mike: October 2012
It's the first Monday of October, which means it's time for another edition of Mondays with Mike. Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane joins host Joy Cardin to discuss WPR's fall pledge drive, upcoming election specials and the latest about WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

Monday
10/1/2012
9:00 PM
121001C

Friday
9/28/2012
6:00 AM
120928A

Tell Joy Where to Go: October 2012
You might be hard-pressed to find a better place to celebrate autumn than in Wisconsin with the splendid fall colors, cooler temperatures, and a plethora of fun things to see and do! Joy Cardin's guest has the rundown on some truly enjoyable events for you and the family, and invite you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for some can't-miss October activities.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers, and a Contributing Travel Editor, The American BoomeR online magazine.

Friday
9/28/2012
7:00 AM
120928B

Reptiles and Amphibians
Get up close and personal with reptiles and amphibians! Joy Cardin and her guests discuss some common misconceptions about our scaly and sometimes slimy friends, advice on keeping them as pets, and answer your questions. Plus, find out about some other presentations you can check out at the 2012 Wisconsin Science Festival. http://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
Guests:

- Laura Heisler, Director, Wisconsin Science Festival and Director of Programming, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation.

- Ryan McVeigh, President, Madison Area Herpetological Society. http://www.madisonherps.org

Friday
9/28/2012
8:00 AM
120928C

Week in Review: September 28
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney take their messages to Ohio, Tommy Thompson and Tammy Baldwin get ready for their first U.S. Senate debate, and a deal is reached between the National Football League and its referees. Joy Cardin's guests discuss those issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Walter John Chilsen, former Republican State Senator from Wausau; member, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.

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

Friday
9/28/2012
9:00 PM
120928C

Week in Review: September 28
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney take their messages to Ohio, Tommy Thompson and Tammy Baldwin get ready for their first U.S. Senate debate, and a deal is reached between the National Football League and its referees. Joy Cardin's guests discuss those issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Walter John Chilsen, former Republican State Senator from Wausau; member, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.

- Darryl Mayfield, Instructor of Business Ethics as well as Diverse Cultures in the United States, Upper Iowa University, Wausau; owner of a small windows business, Mosinee.

Thursday
9/27/2012
6:00 AM
120927A

Adoption
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued statements to help parents and pediatricians to address the challenges of raising an adopted child. Joy Cardin's guest discusses these challenges and the joys of being part of an adoptive family.

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...

Thursday
9/27/2012
7:00 AM
120927B

Fallout of Milwaukee Police Custody Death
The death of a man in Milwaukee in police custody has led to calls for a federal investigation, the resignation of the city's police chief, and new training for police officers. Joy Cardin gets a variety of perspectives on the story.
Guests:

- Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter in Milwaukee

- James Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editorial writer and columnist. Column: http://wpr.org/r/?865

- Garey Bies (BIGHS), Republican State Representative, Sister Bay, and former member, Door County Sheriff's Department; he's planning on reintroducing a bill calling for new training and education standards for police officers.

Thursday
9/27/2012
8:00 AM
120927C

Resilience
You may think that some people are just naturally more resilient than others, but Joy Cardin's guest says that resilience is actually a learned behavior. He'll discuss the best ways to overcome everyday stress and how to increase our resilience.

Guest:

Dr. Steven Southwick, co-author of "Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges." He's a professor of psychiatry, post-traumatic stress disorder, and resilience at the Yale School of Medicine and the medical director of the Clinical Neurosciences Division of the Department of Veterans Affairs national center for PTSD.
Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greate...

Thursday
9/27/2012
9:00 PM
120927C

Wednesday
9/26/2012
6:00 AM
120926A

Bring back the replacement refs?
The National Football League is admitting the replacement referees flubbed a no-call that cost the Green Bay Packers a win over the Seattle Seahawks this week. The error has further elevated cries for the NFL to end its lock out with the regular referees and return them to the field. Joy Cardin's guest says Monday's game is just another example of how excessive greed by NFL leadership is trumping integrity, and explains how he says the problems can be resolved.
Guest: Brian Frederick, Executive Director, Sports Fan Coalition. http://sportsfans.org/

Wednesday
9/26/2012
7:00 AM
120926B

Big Question: Americans Too Dependent on Gov't?
President Obama's reelection campaign has released a new ad attacking Mitt Romney for saying 47 percent of the country is dependent on government. Romney maintains that he spoke "inelegantly" at the May fundraiser and is working for 100 percent of Americans. Joy Cardin gets two takes on the issue in this week's Big Question: Are Americans too dependent on government?
Guests:

- Tom Giovanetti (jo-van-ETT-tee), President, Institute for Policy Innovation. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?860

- Raul Reyes, attorney and columnist in New York City. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?861

Wednesday
9/26/2012
8:00 AM
120926C

Millennials, News and Social Media
The millennial generation isn't interested in the news, compared to previous generations. Joy Cardin's guest is trying to figure out why that is...and what it means for American media and politics.
Guest: Paula Poindexter, Professor of Journalism at the University of Texas in Austin and author of "Millennials, News and Social Media: Is News Engagement a Thing of the Past?" She's President-Elect of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Her "Millennials and News" Facebook page: http://wpr.org/r/?859
Millennials, News and Social Media: Is News Engage...

Wednesday
9/26/2012
9:00 PM
120926C

Tuesday
9/25/2012
6:00 AM
120925A

Ethics of kidney transplants
There aren't enough kidneys to go around for people who need transplants-and there's a change in the way the priorities are set. Joy Cardin gets two different perspectives from medical ethics experts.
Guests:

6- Art Caplan, head of the Division of Medical Ethics at the New York University Langone Medical Center

6:30 - Dr. Lainie Friedman Ross, Professor of Clinical Medical Ethics and Associate Director of the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago

Tuesday
9/25/2012
7:00 AM
120925B

New breast cancer research
Breast cancer research released this weekend may point the way to new treatments. Joy Cardin talks to a UW breast cancer expert about what the new findings mean, and what treatments are out there.
Dr. Lee Wilke (WILL-kee), Director of the UW Health Breast Center and associate professor of surgery at the Carbone Cancer Center

Tuesday
9/25/2012
8:00 AM
120925C

On Your Money 9-25-12
Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin has advice on saving for retirement and using coupons, along with answers to your personal finance questions. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
9/25/2012
9:00 PM
120925C

Monday
9/24/2012
6:00 AM
120924A

Food cravings
Have you ever wanted a cupcake, potato chips or some other food so bad you can taste it and can't focus on anything else? Joy Cardin's guest discusses why we crave certain foods, why scientists are trying to better understand the behavior, and how we can best resist the urge.

Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. A new study from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention shows that children in the United States eat as much sodium as adults. Joy Cardin's guest explains the study and how sodium could affect our children's health.

Guest: Marci Pelchat (PEL-shuh), food psychologist and associate member, Monell (ma-NEL) Chemical Senses Center. Article: http://wpr.org/r/?853

Wake-Up Call Guest: Mary Cogswell, senior scientist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and co-author of the CDC's paper, ""Sodium Intake and Blood Pressure among US Children and Adolescents"

Monday
9/24/2012
7:00 AM
120924B

State Capitol Report, September 24th 2012
Joy Cardin welcomes WPR reporters for a look at President Obama's visit to the state, ongoing reaction to a court ruling on Act 10, a new mining bill, and the US Senate Race.
Guests:

-Chuck Quirmbach, WPR Reporter in our Milwaukee Bureau

-Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

Monday
9/24/2012
7:30 AM
120924X

Wisconsin's US Senate race
The State Capitol Report continues with a focus on the news behind the numbers in Wisconsin's US Senate Race.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy at Marquette University and Director of the Marquette University Law School Poll; Co-founder of www.Pollster.com and Founder of www.PollsAndVotes.com

Monday
9/24/2012
8:00 AM
120924C

Unaccountable
Is your hospital safe? One study shows 25% of patients were harmed by medical errors. Joy Cardin speaks to a leading surgeon about how these medical errors can be prevented and how patients can get more information from their doctors.

Guest:

Dr. Marty Makary (muh-KEHR-ee), author of "Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won't Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care." He's a surgeon and an associate professor of health policy at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore
Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won't Tell You and H...

Monday
9/24/2012
9:00 PM
120924C

Friday
9/21/2012
6:00 AM
120921A

Fall Desserts
Now that there's a chill in the air, it's time to start making fall desserts! Joy Cardin speaks with a local food blogger about apple cobblers and pies, pumpkin bread and cookies, and more!

Guest:

Anna Thomas Bates, freelance writer who blogs at TallGrassKitchen.com. She writes a weekly column for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's food section and a column for Edible Madison. You can also find her writing on babble.com.

Friday
9/21/2012
7:00 AM
120921B

Fact-Checking Political Campaigns
More and more news outlets are getting in on the fact-checking craze in their political coverage, especially with the November elections a few weeks away. Joy Cardin's guest discusses how fact-checkers operate, their effect on political campaigns and the love-hate relationship people have with them.
Guest: Lucas Graves, Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, UW-Madison.

Friday
9/21/2012
8:00 AM
120921C

Week in Review: September 21
It's the Week in Review! New polling shows Tammy Baldwin opening up a big lead on Tommy Thompson in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race, the Chicago Teachers strike comes to a close, and mining in the northwoods gets another look. Joy Cardin's guests of opposing perspectives discuss those issues and more of the top national and state news stories.
Guests:

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

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

Friday
9/21/2012
9:00 PM
120921C

Thursday
9/20/2012
6:00 AM
120920A

Social Class & Politics
Whether a lawmaker is a former finance officer or a former farmer has a huge impact on his or her voting record-even more so than class, income, or education. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who says that how our politicians made their money directly affects our economic policy.

Guest:

Nick Carnes, assistant professor of public policy at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University

Thursday
9/20/2012
7:00 AM
120920B

The constitutionality of new Capitol protest rul...
The new protest rules at the state Capitol building requiring permits for small groups are being criticized by some as an attack on free speech. However, supporters say free speech needs to be balanced with public order. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says the permits are constitutionally sound, but that there may be issues with other parts of the rules.
Guest: Donald Downs, Professor of Political Science, Law and Journalism, UW-Madison. Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?848

Thursday
9/20/2012
7:30 AM
120920X

Chief David Erwin
The Wisconsin Capitol Police have cracked down on protesters without permits in recent weeks, enforcing a policy they say has been in place since 1979. Joy Cardin speaks with the Chief of Police about the arrest and citation of protesters and about Capitol safety.

Guest:

David Erwin, Chief of the Wisconsin Capitol Police

Thursday
9/20/2012
8:00 AM
120920C

The Fine Print...and How It Hurts You
Americans are being ripped off by big corporations-and most of us don't even notice. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who says the deck is stacked against us...and the answer can be found in "the fine print."
Guest: David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author; his latest book is "The Fine Print: How Big Companies Use 'Plain English' to Rob You Blind"
The Fine Print: How Big Companies Use 'Plain Engli...

Thursday
9/20/2012
9:00 PM
120920C

Wednesday
9/19/2012
6:00 AM
120919A

Big Government, Small Bellies?
Americans are gaining weight, and the government needs to help turn the tide. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest economist, who says food labeling, taxes, and education can all help make us healthier.
Guest: Noah Smith, Assistant Professor of Finance at Stony Brook University in New York; his blog: http://noahpinionblog.blogspot.com/ His piece on government and obesity: http://wpr.org/r/?846

Wednesday
9/19/2012
7:00 AM
120919B

Big Question: Upheld or strike down Act 10 rulin...
Local public unions in Wisconsin are considering whether to seek new contract talks after a Dane County judge recently ruled the state's collective bargaining law unconstitutional. Joy Cardin's guests discuss this week's Big Question: Should the decision be upheld or struck down?
Guests:

- John Nichols, Associate Editor, The Capital Times and Washington Correspondent, The Nation magazine.

- Owen Robinson, Columnist, West Bend Daily News. Blog: www.bootsandsabers.com

Wednesday
9/19/2012
8:00 AM
120919C

Science Left Behind
Conservatives are known for many of their anti-science stances, but there are attacks on science from the other end of the political spectrum as well. Joy Cardin's guest says that the left is just as much to blame as the right when it comes to spreading misinformation about science.

Guest:

Hank Campbell, co-author of "Science Left Behind: Feel-Good Fallacies and the Rise of the Anti-Scientific Left." He's the founder and editor of Science 2.0, the world's largest independent science communication community.
Science Left Behind: Feel-Good Fallacies and the R...

Wednesday
9/19/2012
9:00 PM
120919C

Tuesday
9/18/2012
6:00 AM
120918A

Fluoridated water
Portland, Oregon is the latest city to fluoridate its water supply...and Milwaukee decided this summer to continue fluoridating. Joy Cardin gets two takes on the benefits of fluoridated water.
Guests:
6-Michael Connett, Special Projects Manager for the Fluoride Action Network

6:30--Matt Crespin (CRISP-pean), registered dental hygienist, member of the Wisconsin Dental Association, and associate director of the Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin, which administers the Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition.

Tuesday
9/18/2012
7:00 AM
120918B

Foreign policy and the presidential candidates
Foreign policy took center stage in the race for president after the deadly attacks on U.S. interests in the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere. Joy Cardin's guest discusses where President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney stand on this issue, as well as the other foreign challenges facing the nation.
Guest: Jeremi Suri, the Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs, History, and Public Policy, University of Texas at Austin. Author, "Liberty's Surest Guardian: American Nation-Building from the Founders to Obama."
Liberty's Surest Guardian: American Nation-Buildin...

Tuesday
9/18/2012
7:30 AM
120918X

Understanding recent Middle Eastern violence
According to Joy Cardin's guest, the film about the Prophet Muhammad and the attacks on U.S. interests in Libya and Egypt have generated more heat than light. He shares a few key points that he says are important to keep in mind to understanding the controversy, and discusses the latest on the ongoing anti-American protests in the Middle East.
Guest: Omid (oh-MEED) Safi (sa-FEE), Professor of Islamic Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Author of several books, including "Memories of Muhammad: Why the Prophet Matters." Blog: http://wpr.org/r/?843
Memories of Muhammad: Why the Prophet Matters

Tuesday
9/18/2012
8:00 AM
120918C

On Your Money: September 18
It's another edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley have five ways you benefit from saving for your retirement through a work plan, a warning on pre-paid funeral insurance, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
9/18/2012
9:00 PM
120918C

On Your Money: September 18
It's another edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley have five ways you benefit from saving for your retirement through work, a warning on pre-paid funeral insurance, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
9/17/2012
6:00 AM
120917A

Complaint Free World, Homeless Shelters for Teen...
Complaining is a bad habit-but we can teach ourselves to break it. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who says we can quit complaining and use our time and energy in more productive ways.
Guest: Will Bowen (BO-en), author of "A Complaint Free World" and "Complaint Free Relationships" and founder of the non-profit group A Complaint Free World http://www.acomplaintfreeworld.org
Then it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call! Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker says the number of homeless children is on the rise and that the state needs to invest in more resources for shelters that serve teens.
Guest: Chris Taylor, Democratic State Representative, Madison.
A Complaint Free World

Monday
9/17/2012
7:00 AM
120917B

State Capitol Report: September 17, 2012
Vice President Joe Biden visits Eau Claire, his counterpart Paul Ryan holds a town hall in De Pere, and police ticket state capitol protesters... at their homes. Joy Cardin's guest discusses those stories and more in the State Capitol Report.
Guests:

- Rich Kremer (KRAY-mur), Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, Eau Claire.

- Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, Green Bay.

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

Monday
9/17/2012
7:30 AM
120917X

Chippewa Tribes Elk Harvest
The announcement that Wisconsin's Chippewa Tribes are planning to kill a single elk has sparked a debate between the Department of Natural Resources and the Chippewa Tribes. Joy Cardin's guest says that the tribes should be able to harvest the elk and discusses other Native American issues.

Guest:

Paul DeMain, producer for IndianCountryTV.com

Monday
9/17/2012
8:00 AM
120917C

Be Good
Joy Cardin's guest shares his thoughts on how the moral landscape is changing in this country. He'll discuss the most difficult ethical dilemmas and how we should navigate them.

Guest:

Randy Cohen, author of "Be Good: How to Navigate the Ethics of Everything." He wrote "The Ethicist" weekly column in the New York Times Magazine for 12 years. He's the creator and host of "Person Place Thing," a public radio program produced by WAMC.
Be Good: How to Navigate the Ethics of Everything

Monday
9/17/2012
9:00 PM
120917C

Friday
9/14/2012
6:00 AM
120914A

Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest celebrations are starting to crop up around Wisconsin, even though it's only September! Joy Cardin's guest explains the German origins of Oktoberfest and why it's become so Americanized.

Guest:

Mark Louden, professor of German at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a linguist who specializes in German-American studies and Pennsylvania Dutch language and culture.

Friday
9/14/2012
7:00 AM
120914B

Fantasy football and absent refs
Joy Cardin looks at football, starting with the appeal of fantasy football, and then turning to the NFL referee lock-out and its impact on the NFL's quality and image.
7 - Paul Charchian (CHAR-chee-en), President of the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, and founder of Fanball and LeagueSafe

7:20 - Jeff Christiansen of Oconomowoc, founder of FFToolbox.com, a fantasy football website

7:30 - Jason Keidel (kigh-DELL), sports writer for WFAN, CBS New York City

Friday
9/14/2012
8:00 AM
120914C

Week in Review: September 14
Progress is reportedly made in the Chicago teachers' strike, Mitt Romney criticizes President Obama for the attacks in the Middle East, and more citations handed down to protestors at the state capitol building. Joy Cardin's guests discuss those issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Matt Rothschild, Publisher, The Progressive magazine. www.progressive.org

- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. Blog: http://wpr.org/r/?842

Friday
9/14/2012
9:00 PM
120914C

Thursday
9/13/2012
6:00 AM
120913A

Higher speed limits
Things are speeding up on one Texas highway, with a new speed limit of 85 miles per hour-and other states are expected to join in the high-speed chase. Joy Cardin gets two perspectives on the impact of higher speed limits.
Guests:

6 - John Bowman, Spokesperson for the National Motorists Association, based in Waunakee

6:30 - Russ Rader, (RAY-dur), Senior Vice President of Communications for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Thursday
9/13/2012
7:00 AM
120913B

Vice Presidential Candidates Visit Wisconsin
Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak at UW-Eau Claire Thursday morning, one day after Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan held a town hall meeting in De Pere. Joy Cardin gets two takes on their visits and the role of Wisconsin in the presidential election.
Guests:

- 7:00 - John McAdams, Associate Professor of Political Science, Marquette University.

- 7:30 - Ed Garvey, Senior Partner at the law firm of Garvey, McNeil and Associates; Publisher, www.fightingbob.com.

Thursday
9/13/2012
8:00 AM
120913C

Why Have Kids?
If statistics confirm that parenting makes Americans unhappy, then why have kids? That's the question Joy Cardin's guest explores in her new book. She discusses the American ideal of parenting and how we should think about parenting differently.

Guest:

Jessica Valenti, author of "Why Have Kids? A New Mom Explores the Truth About Parenting and Happiness." She is a new mom and the founder of Feministing.com, a blog for young feminists. Her other books include "The Purity Myth" and "Full Frontal Feminism."
Why Have Kids? A New Mom Explores the Truth About ...

Thursday
9/13/2012
9:00 PM
120913C

Wednesday
9/12/2012
6:00 AM
120912A

College is Worthwhile
While the debate about the worth of a college education goes on, a new study shows that your chance of being unemployed increases without a college degree. Joy Cardin's guest will talk about how the recession is affecting college graduates differently than high school graduates-and how that shows that a college degree is worthwhile.

Guest:

Anthony Carnevale, director of the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce

Wednesday
9/12/2012
6:30 AM
120912X

Is Higher Education a Bubble?
Is the large investment so many make in a college degree worth it? Joy Cardin's guest says she fears that it doesn't match the return. In a job market with no guarantees, taking on thousands of dollars of student debt might not be worthwhile, in her opinion.

Guest:

Megan McArdle, special correspondent for business, economics, and public policy at Newsweek. Here's a link to her piece on higher education: http://wpr.org/r/?838

Wednesday
9/12/2012
7:00 AM
120912B

Big Question: Support or oppose teachers strike?
Public school teachers in Chicago continue to strike this week after negotiations between their union and school administrators failed to result in a new contract. Major sticking points reportedly include teacher evaluations, jobs for laid-off teachers, and benefits. Joy Cardin's guests discuss this week's Big Question: Do you support or oppose the Chicago teachers' decision to strike? Poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Steve Gunn, Communications Director, Education Action Group. www.eagnews.org

- Kristen Crowell (KROHL), Executive Director, We Are Wisconsin. http://www.wearewisconsin.org/

Wednesday
9/12/2012
8:00 AM
120912C

Daring Greatly
We can't live a full and happy life without experiencing vulnerability at some point. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who says that vulnerability isn't actually a weakness and that by embracing it, we can live better lives.

Guest:

Brene Brown, author of "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead." She is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Her other books include "The Gifts of Imperfection" and "I Thought It Was Just Me."
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable T...

Wednesday
9/12/2012
9:00 PM
120912C

Tuesday
9/11/2012
6:00 AM
120911A

The value of grandparents
Even if you missed Grandparents Day on Sunday, you can "Do Something Grand" this week. Joy Cardin's guest says grandparents make a big difference in the lives of children...and she says we can celebrate Grandparents Week by bringing people of different generations together.
Guest: Donna Butts, Executive Director of Generations United www.gu.org

Tuesday
9/11/2012
7:00 AM
120911B

Teachers strike in Chicago
Public school teachers in Chicago are on strike for the first time in a quarter century, leaving 400-thousand students stuck outside the classrooms. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the major points of contention and the message the situation is sending to the rest of the nation.
Guest: Steve Correia (korea), Associate Professor of Teacher Education, St. Norbert College.

Tuesday
9/11/2012
8:00 AM
120911C

On Your Money--September 11th, 2012
Join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will share good places to look for financial info, tips on savings bonds, and a warning for shoppers.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
9/11/2012
9:00 PM
120911C

Monday
9/10/2012
6:00 AM
120910A

High Blood Pressure/Wake-up, drivers
The CDC says blood pressure is out of control for too many Americans. Joy Cardin's guest talks about the scope of the problem and what we can do about it.
Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Did you know that driving after being awake for 20 hours or more is the same as driving with a .08 blood alcohol level? Joy Cardin speaks to a guest about the dangers of drowsy driving.

Guest--Dr. Patrick Remington, Professor and Associate Dean of Public Health at UW-Madison.

Wake-Up Call: Rebecca Fox, a Sleep Disorders Technologist at the St. Mary's Janesville Hospital Sleep Lab

Monday
9/10/2012
7:00 AM
120910B

State Capitol Report: September 10, 2012
Capitol Police get tough on permit-less protesters, Congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin discusses "the Wisconsin she knows" at the DNC, and the NAACP asks the state Supreme Court to hold off on voter ID. Joy Cardin's guest discusses those stories and more of the latest happenings from beneath the capitol dome in the State Capitol Report.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
9/10/2012
7:30 AM
120910X

Capitol Police Arrests Protesters
Last week Capitol Police arrested a dozen people for holding up signs without permits in the Capitol building's rotunda. Supporters of the arrest say that the ban on protesting without permits has been in place for a long time and is being enforced fairly. But Joy Cardin's guest says it's a violation of our right to free speech.

Guest:

Chris Ahmuty, Executive Director of the ACLU of Wisconsin

Monday
9/10/2012
8:00 AM
120910C

Mondays with Mike: September 2012 edition
It's time for the September edition of Mondays with Mike. Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane joins host Joy Cardin to discuss the latest about WPR programming and operations, including upcoming state and national political coverage, and more.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

Monday
9/10/2012
9:00 PM
120910C

Friday
9/7/2012
6:00 AM
120907A

Fall Colors in WI
It's that time of year again, and the leaves are just starting to change in the northern part of the state. Gene Purcell speaks to a science professor about why the leaves change in the fall, and then speaks with Wisconsin's Tourism Secretary about when and where we can see fall colors.

Guests:

6:06-6:15-Paul Whitaker, associate professor of biological sciences at UW-Marathon County

6:15-6:59-Stephanie Klett, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Friday
9/7/2012
7:00 AM
120907B

DNC Comes to a Close
The 2012 Democratic National Convention is in the books. Gene Purcell's guest discusses the speeches by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Wisconsin Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, plus reacts to the August jobs report that's to be released during the hour.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, and Director, Marquette University Law School Poll; Co-founder, www.Pollster.com and Founder, www.PollsAndVotes.com.

Friday
9/7/2012
8:00 AM
120907C

Week in Review: DNC Edition
It's a special DNC edition of the Week in Review! Gene Purcell's guests of opposing political perspectives weigh in with their thoughts on the major speeches, themes and happenings of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
Guests:

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

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

Friday
9/7/2012
9:00 PM
120907C

Thursday
9/6/2012
6:00 AM
120906A

Why College Students Don't Read
Two recent studies show that many college freshmen do not read their assignments, and more than half of those that do fail to understand the material. Rob Ferrett's guest discusses these findings and what can be done to increase compliance and comprehension.
Guest: Mary Hoeft (heft), Professor of Communication Arts, UW-Barron County. Article: http://wpr.org/r/?836

Thursday
9/6/2012
7:00 AM
120906B

Wis. Delegate Weighs in on DNC
The Democratic National Convention wraps up today in Charlotte with speeches by Wisconsin Congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. Rob Ferrett's guest previews the day's events and makes the case for voting Democratic in the November elections.
Guest: Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney, Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau; delegate, Democratic National Convention.

Thursday
9/6/2012
8:00 AM
120906C

The Art of Procrastination
You can get things done by procrastinating-as long as you do it right. Rob Ferrett's guest philosopher says putting things off can be a skill instead of a character flaw.
Guest: John Perry, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Stanford University and author of "The Art of Procrastination: A Guide to Effective Lollygagging, and Postponing"
The Art of Procrastination: A Guide to Effective L...

Thursday
9/6/2012
9:00 PM
120906C

Wednesday
9/5/2012
6:00 AM
120905A

Organic Food
A recent study out of Stanford University concluded that organic fruits and vegetables are no more nutritious than non-organic produce. But Rob Ferrett's guest says that he still follows a strictly-organic diet and would recommend that you do, too.

Guest:

Mark Kastel, co-director and Senior Farm Policy Analyst at the Cornucopia Institute, a farm policy research group based in Cornucopia, Wisconsin

Wednesday
9/5/2012
7:00 AM
120905B

Big Question: Better Off than Four Years Ago?
Get the latest on the Democratic National Convention when Rob Ferrett's guest provides an update from Charlotte. Then, his guests of opposing perspectives discuss this week's Big Question: Are you better off today than you were four years ago? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Frederica Freyberg (FRY-berg), host, "Here and Now" on Wisconsin Public Television.

- Christian Weller, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress; Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of Massachusetts Boston. Piece: http://wpr.org/r/?835

- Diana Furchtgott (FURSHT-gott)-Roth, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute; Contributing Editor, realclearmarkets.com.

Wednesday
9/5/2012
8:00 AM
120905C

Sacred Ground
Prejudice against Muslims in the United States doesn't just hurt the Muslim community-it hurts all Americans. That's according to Rob Ferrett's guest, who says that historically pluralism has always defeated prejudice, and it's time for a generation to stand up to anti-Muslim discrimination.

Guest:

Eboo Patel, author of "Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice, and the
Promise of America." He's also the founder and president of the Interfaith Youth Core. He was a member of President Obama's inaugural faith council and is a regular contributor to the Washington Post, the Huffington Post, CNN, and public radio. You can find his book here: http://wpr.org/r/?833 His website is www.ifyc.org, and you can follow him on Twitter @eboopatel

Tuesday
9/4/2012
6:00 AM
120904A

Cold & Flu 101
With the weather turning cooler, many people are catching colds-or are they suffering from allergies? Or could it turn into a sinus infection? Joy Cardin speaks with a doctor about how to know when a cold is more than a cold, how to know when you're suffering from allergies, and how to take care of yourself when you get sick.

Guest:

Dr. Todd Mahr, pediatric allergist at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. He's also the Chair of the Leadership Board for the American Lung Association in Wisconsin.

Tuesday
9/4/2012
7:00 AM
120904B

DNC preview
Last week, Republicans gathered in Tampa and rallied at their national convention; this week, it's the Democrats' turn in Charlotte. Rob Ferrett's guest previews the speeches and tells us what we can expect in the days ahead.
Guest: David Cohen (CO-win), Professor of Political Science, University of Akron; Fellow, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

Tuesday
9/4/2012
8:00 AM
120904C

On Your Money: Home Edition
Median home prices have risen for five straight months, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association, and July's sales were up more than 17 percent from the same month last year. In a special edition of On Your Money, Rob Ferrett's guests discuss whether the housing industry has finally turned the corner, and have advice on buying, selling or renovating your home.
Guests:

- Kevin King, Executive Vice President, Realtors Association of South Central Wisconsin.

- Bonnie Dixon, Manager of Stark Homes, Sun Prairie Branch; serves on the Board of Directors, Realtors Association of South Central Wisconsin.

Monday
9/3/2012
6:00 AM
120903A

Beer & Labor
Why do we associate union workers with beer and bars? Rob Ferrett's guest discusses the relationship between the labor movement and beer and what we should drink for Labor Day.

Then, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Many college freshmen will be about seven to nine pounds heavier when the school year wraps up in spring. Rob's guest discusses the factors that lead to weight gain and how students can keep those pounds off.

Guest:

Troy Patterson, columnist for Slate Magazine. Here's his piece, "What Beer to Drink on Labor Day-And on the Job": http://wpr.org/r/?831.

Wake-Up Call Guest:

- Joan Salge (SAL-jee) Blake, Clinical Associate Professor of Nutrition, Boston University.

Monday
9/3/2012
7:00 AM
120903B

State Capitol Report: September 3, 2012
Vice President Joe Biden visits Green Bay, Wisconsin makes a strong showing at the Republican convention, and a ruling on the state's wolf hunting lawsuit. Rob Ferrett's guests discuss those issues during the State Capitol Report.
Guests:

- Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio Reporter in Milwaukee; he covered Biden's stop in Green Bay.

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

Monday
9/3/2012
7:30 AM
120903X

Merit Pay for Teachers
Some school districts in Wisconsin will be experimenting this year with merit pay for teachers. Rob Ferrett's guest discusses the upsides, downsides, opportunities and challenges of performance-based pay, and welcomes your questions and comments.
Guest: Alan Borsuk, Senior Fellow in Law and Public Policy at Marquette University Law School; Education Beat Columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Monday
9/3/2012
8:00 AM
120903C

State of Labor in Wisconsin
Our annual Labor Day tradition continues when Rob Ferrett talks with the head of Wisconsin's AFL-CIO about the state of labor unions in Wisconsin.
Guest: Phil Neuenfeldt, President, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO.

Monday
9/3/2012
9:00 PM
120903C

State of Labor in Wisconsin
Our annual Labor Day tradition continues when Joy Cardin talks with the head of Wisconsin's AFL-CIO about the state of labor unions in Wisconsin.
Guest: Phil Neuenfeldt, President, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO.

Friday
8/31/2012
6:00 AM
120831A

Tell Joy Where to Go: September 2012
Summer is almost gone! Fortunately, there is lots of fun to be had this Labor Day weekend in Wisconsin. Joy Cardin's guest runs down the holiday highlights and events across the state, along with some great recommendations for the rest of September.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers, and Contributing Travel Editor, American BoomeR; Monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

Friday
8/31/2012
7:00 AM
120831B

The Parties Versus the People
As we turn from one party convention to another, Joy Cardin's guest says the political parties have too much power over our government.
Guest: Mickey Edwards, former Republican Congressman from Oklahoma; his new book is "The Parties Versus the People: How to Turn Republicans and Democrats into Americans"
The Parties Versus the People: How to Turn Republi...

Friday
8/31/2012
8:00 AM
120831C

Week in Review: 8/31/12
In this edition of the Week in Review, Joy Cardin gets two perspectives on the week's top national and state stories, including a wrap-up of the Republican Convention in Tampa and the response to Governor Walker and Congressman Ryan's speeches.

Guests:

--Tom Still, President of the Wisconsin Technology Council

--Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University

Friday
8/31/2012
9:00 PM
120831C

Thursday
8/30/2012
6:00 AM
120830A

Cooking Isn't Fun, But Do It Anyway
Cooking can be annoying, time-consuming, and risky-but we should do it anyway. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest. She says that even though cooking isn't always fun, the benefits of making your meals from scratch outweigh the difficulties.

Guest:

Tracie McMillan, author of "The American Way of Eating: Undercover at
Wal-Mart, Applebee's, Farm Fields, and the Dinner Table." She's also a Senior Fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism and a Knight Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan.
The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Wal-Mart...

Thursday
8/30/2012
7:00 AM
120830B

Paul Ryan's speech to the GOP convention
Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan will give his biggest speech to date when he formally accepts the Republican nomination for vice president Wednesday night. Joy Cardin's guest analyzes the address and discusses how Ryan may frame the debate over the national debt, Medicare and others on the campaign trail.
Guest: Bill Ballenger (BAL-en-jir), editor and publisher, "Inside Michigan Politics" newsletter.

Thursday
8/30/2012
8:00 AM
120830C

Growing Up Brave
Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children, according to one source. As we get ready to send our kids back to school, Joy Cardin talks to a childhood anxiety expert about how to reduce-and in some cases to even eliminate-childhood anxiety.

Guest:

Donna Pincus, author of "Growing Up Brave: Expert Strategies for Helping Your Child Overcome Fear, Stress, and Anxiety." She's also the Director of the Child and Adolescent Fear and Anxiety Treatment Program at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University.
Growing Up Brave: Expert Strategies for Helping Yo...

Wednesday
8/29/2012
6:00 AM
120829A

The Immortal Sherlock Holmes
Consulting detective Sherlock Holmes has had a long career, from the original stories to two modern TV adaptations and a big-money movie franchise. Joy Cardin's guest will help deduce the reasons for the ongoing appeal of Holmes and Watson.
Guest: Tracy Revels (REV-els), Professor of History at Wofford (WAW-ferd) College in South Carolina. She teaches a class on Sherlock Holmes, and has written two Holmes novels: Shadowfall and Shadowblood. Her "Strictly Sherlock" blog: http://woffproff.typepad.com/
Shadowfall

Wednesday
8/29/2012
7:00 AM
120829B

Big Question: Should the U.S. follow WI's exampl...
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker addresses the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night. He says he will highlight the tough choices he's made, including curtailing the power of public sector unions, to return fiscal responsibility to the state - something the nation should also do. Joy Cardin's guests discuss this week's Big Question: Should the United States follow Wisconsin's example to fix its financial woes? Poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Scot Ross, Executive Director, One Wisconsin Now. www.onewisconsinnow.org

- Steve Prestegard, Editor, The Platteville Journal. Blog: www.steveprestegard.com.

Wednesday
8/29/2012
8:00 AM
120829C

The Midwestern Accent
Did you know that people who live around the Great Lakes are changing the way American English sounds? Joy Cardin's guest discusses how the Midwestern dialect is changing English around the country.

Guest:

Joseph Salmons, co-director of the University of Wisconsin Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures

Tuesday
8/28/2012
6:00 AM
120828A

Circumcision
For the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics has endorsed male circumcision and its medical benefits. Joy Cardin speaks to a guest about why the American Academy of Pediatrics decided to endorse the procedure and declare that the medical benefits outweigh the risks.

Guest:

Dr. Lindsay Geier, a UW-Health pediatrician.

Tuesday
8/28/2012
7:00 AM
120828B

Republican National Convention
After cancelling Monday's events due to Hurricane Isaac, Republicans are planning on starting their three-day convention on Tuesday. Joy Cardin's first guest has the latest developments from Tampa, then talks with state Republicans about the party's goals for this week and the message it's trying to send ahead of the November elections.
Guests:

- Zac Schultz, reporter, "Here and Now" on Wisconsin Public Television.

- Alberta Darling, Republican State Senator, River Hills.

- Brian Schimming, Vice Chair, Republican Party of Wisconsin.

Tuesday
8/28/2012
8:00 AM
120828C

On Your Money--August 28th, 2012
Join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin looks at a new study that rates Wisconsin poorly when it comes to generosity and shares advice on dividend-paying stocks and saving money on coffee.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
8/27/2012
6:00 AM
120827A

More People Hunting and Fishing
A recent survey by the U.S. Interior Department shows the number of people nationally who hunt and fish is growing after many years of declining. Joy Cardin's guest discusses what's leading to more people taking to the woods and water, and responds to your questions and comments about heading outdoors.
Then, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy's guest says this year's apple harvest is taking a heavy toll on many Wisconsin producers. He'll explain why and what that means for consumers.
Guests:

- Dan Small, host/producer of the public television show, "Outdoor Wisconsin," "Outdoors Radio with Dan Small," and contributing editor, Wisconsin Outdoor News. www.dansmalloutdoors.com

- Steve Louis, president, Wisconsin Apple Growers Association; apple grower, Richland Center. www.waga.org

Monday
8/27/2012
7:00 AM
120827B

State Capitol Report: August 27
The Republican National Convention kicks off today in Tampa. In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the roles of some prominent Wisconsin politicians at the gathering, including Gov. Scott Walker, vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan and RNC chairman Reince Priebus. Plus, he discusses whether the state Supreme Court will take up the voter ID case before the November elections, and other top news in state government.
Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College.

Monday
8/27/2012
7:30 AM
120827X

State Capitol Report: Redistricting Reform
According to Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker, now is the time to pass redistricting reform in Wisconsin. In the second half of this week's State Capitol Report, he describes the problems he sees with letting political parties draw the legislative maps, and why he says an independent redistricting commission is a better approach.
Guest: Tim Cullen, Democratic State Senator, Janesville. Column: http://wpr.org/r/?826

Monday
8/27/2012
8:00 AM
120827C

Music and Politics
Whether it's musicians asking politicians not to use their music or musicians making politically-charged comments, music is playing a big role in the 2012 presidential campaign. Joy Cardin's guests discuss the relationship between music and politics and talk about the role music is playing in this election.

Guests:

--Benjamin Schoening, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral and Vocal Activities at Gainesville State College in Oakwood, GA.

--Eric Kasper, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County and the municipal judge in Rice Lake.

Monday
8/27/2012
9:00 PM
120827C

Friday
8/24/2012
6:00 AM
120824A

101 Reasons to Love the Packers
Vince Lombardi, Lambeau Field and the Ice Bowl are just three reasons why people love the Green Bay Packers; Joy Cardin's guest has 101, covering historic moments, unforgettable games and larger-than-life personalities. He'll discuss some of them and invite you to share why you love the green and gold.
Guest: David Green, founder and creative director, Brightgreen Design, Orangeburg, New York; author, "101 Reasons to Love the Packers."
101 Reasons to Love the Packers

Friday
8/24/2012
7:00 AM
120824B

Mindset List of the Class of 2016
The Real World, the Lambeau Leap, the Lion King-these are a few of the cultural touchstones that have shaped the lives of students entering college for the first time this fall. Joy Cardin's guest discusses this year's "Mindset List" and the changing worldview of this generation.

Guest:

Tom McBride, Professor of the Humanities at Beloit College. Every year since 1998 he and Beloit's former Public Affairs Director Ron Nief have come up with the mindset list for freshman entering college. Tom and Ron are also co-authors of "The Mindset Lists of American History: From Typewriters to Text Messages, What Ten Generations of Americans Think is Normal."

Friday
8/24/2012
8:00 AM
120824C

Week in Review: August 24
Missouri Congressman Todd Akin defies calls to bow out of the U.S. Senate race, Tommy Thompson leads Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race, and the state's top cop wants the Supreme Court to take the voter ID case before the November elections. Joy Cardin's guests discuss those issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

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

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

Friday
8/24/2012
9:00 PM
120824C

Thursday
8/23/2012
6:00 AM
120823A

Scare tactics in public health ads
Gruesome ads warn of the dangers of texting while driving, and labels on cigarettes are getting ever more graphic. But Joy Cardin's guest says scare tactics don't necessarily scare people into quitting dangerous health habits.
Guest: Joyce M. Wolburg (WALL-berg), Professor of Advertising and Associate Dean of the College of Communication at Marquette University

Thursday
8/23/2012
7:00 AM
120823B

Roundabouts!
Of the five most crash-prone intersections in Madison last year, three were roundabouts. Still, Joy Cardin's guest says roundabouts are safer and more efficient than traditional four-way intersections. He'll discuss some recent data, factors that go into deciding where to build roundabouts, and respond to your questions and comments.
Guest: David Noyce, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UW-Madison; Director, Wisconsin Traffic Operations and Safety (TOPS) Laboratory. www.topslab.wisc.edu

Thursday
8/23/2012
8:00 AM
120823C

Torture and the United States
Torture has risen as an instrument of American policy, and it's damaging the nation's moral authority. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, the author of a new book on coercive interrogation.
Guest: Alfred McCoy, Professor of History at UW-Madison. His new book is Torture and Impunity: The U.S. Doctrine of Coercive Interrogation

Thursday
8/23/2012
9:00 PM
120823C

Wednesday
8/22/2012
6:00 AM
120822A

Disappearing Species
We should be alarmed by the growing number of species on the road to extinction, according to Joy Cardin's guest science reporter.
Guest:

Ron Seely, Science and Environment Reporter for the Wisconsin State Journal

Wednesday
8/22/2012
7:00 AM
120822B

Human Life Amendment
Republicans are drafting an anti-abortion platform without exceptions for rape and incest that will be unveiled at the GOP convention next week. In our Big Question, Joy Cardin's guest discusses a Human Life Amendment and whether it should be added to the Constitution.

Guest:

Jodi Jacobson, editor-in-chief of RH Reality Check, a daily online publication that focuses on reproductive health justice issues.

Wednesday
8/22/2012
8:00 AM
120822C

How to Tell When You're Being Lied to
Joy Cardin's guest says the average person lies more than 10 times a day, but by recognizing a few key behaviors, you can separate fact from fiction. He explains how mechanisms used in the intelligence-gathering field can be applied to everyday situations like when buying a car, parenting, interviewing a potential employee, and more.
Guest: Michael Floyd, a former commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Military Police, and an officer with the Central Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency. Co-author, "Spy the Lie: Former CIA Officers Teach You How to Detect Deception." www.qverity.com
Spy the Lie: Former CIA Officers Teach You How to ...

Wednesday
8/22/2012
9:00 PM
120822C

Tuesday
8/21/2012
6:00 AM
120821A

Email and Productivity
Is email derailing your productivity at work? Joy Cardin's guest says it can, but it doesn't have to. She discusses how email can slow us down and how to email more efficiently at work.

Guest:

Marsha Egan, workplace productivity expert and author of "Inbox Detox and the Habit of Email Excellence."
Inbox Detox and the Habit of Email Excellence

Tuesday
8/21/2012
7:00 AM
120821B

The Future of Medicare
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan have been criticizing President Obama, saying he's using Medicare as "a piggybank for Obamacare." Meanwhile, Obama is attacking Ryan for wanting to "end Medicare as we know it." Joy Cardin's guest discusses the proposed changes and reforms to Medicare, and answers your questions.
Guest: Tom Oliver, Professor, Department of Population Health Sciences, UW-Madison; Director, UW's Master of Public Health Program.

Tuesday
8/21/2012
8:00 AM
120821C

On Your Money: The Ultimate Cheapskate
It's a special edition of On Your Money! A recent survey shows that 63 percent of consumers plan to spend up to $500 on back-to-school shopping this year. Joy Cardin's guest has some tips on keeping your bill as low as possible. He also shares some secrets to finding bargains year-round, some cheap, easy and delicious cucumber recipes, frugal ways to keep mosquitoes away, and other money-saving advice.
Guest: Jeff Yeager, aka, "The Ultimate Cheapskate." AARP's resident savings expert, and author, "The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches," "The Cheapskate Next Door," and "Don't Throw that Away!" www.ultimatecheapskate.com
How to Retire the Cheapskate Way: The Ultimate Che...

Tuesday
8/21/2012
9:00 PM
120821C

Monday
8/20/2012
6:00 AM
120820A

Atheism in the United States
The number of atheists in the United States has increased five-fold in the last seven years, according to a new poll. Joy Cardin's guest explains the apparent decline of religion in the United States and puts the poll results in a cultural context.
Then, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Two cases of the H3N2 virus, a variant of swine flu, have been reported recently in Wisconsin. Joy's guest discusses its symptoms, treatment and prevention. http://wpr.org/r/?816
Guests:

- Derek Hicks, professor of religion and culture at Wake Forest University's School of Divinity.

- Dr. Henry Anderson, State Health Officer, Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Monday
8/20/2012
7:00 AM
120820B

State Capitol Report: State Legislative Round-Up
It's a special round-up edition of The State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin talks with WPR reporters throughout the state to recap last week's state legislative primary elections and look ahead to the hotly contested races in November.
Guests:

- Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, Wausau.

- Gilman Halsted, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, Madison.

- Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, Green Bay.

- Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, Eau Claire.

- Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, Milwaukee.

- Maureen McCollum, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, La Crosse.

- Mike Simonson, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, Superior.

Monday
8/20/2012
8:00 AM
120820C

Political Gaffes
Vice President Joe Biden made a huge political gaffe last week, telling an African-American crowd that they would be put "back in chains" under candidate Mitt Romney's economic plan. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the significance of political gaffes.

Guest:

Roy Peter Clark, writing teacher at the Poynter Institute and a regular commentator on language for NPR. His latest book is "Help! For Writers" and it has its own app.
Help! For Writers

Monday
8/20/2012
9:00 PM
120820C

Friday
8/17/2012
6:00 AM
120817A

Wisconsin's Lighthouses
There are more than three dozen lighthouses dotting Wisconsin's shorelines along Lakes Michigan and Superior. Joy Cardin's guest discusses their history and stories, his favorites, welcomes your recommendations and answers your lighthouse-related questions.
Guest: Terry Pepper, Executive Director, Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association. www.gllka.com. Web site: www.terrypepper.com.

Friday
8/17/2012
7:00 AM
120817B

Summer Bucket List
Summer's almost gone...and Joy Cardin and her guest want to know if you've done everything you meant to do. Whether it's travel, outside activities, a reading list, or just lying around...did you accomplish your summer bucket list?
Guest: Danny Heitman, columnist for the Baton Rouge Advocate and frequent contributor to national newspapers

Friday
8/17/2012
8:00 AM
120817C

Week in Review for August 24th, 2012
Paul Ryan joins the race for the White House, and Tommy Thompson wins the primary for US Senate. Those topics lead the discussion on this edition of the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:

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

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

Friday
8/17/2012
9:00 PM
120817C

Thursday
8/16/2012
6:00 AM
120816A

Bragging and boasting
Joy Cardin's guest says bragging and boasting seem to be on the rise, in part because we want to share our triumphs on social media.
Guest: Elizabeth Bernstein (BURN-steen), columnist at the Wall Street Journal, where she writes the "Bonds: On Relationships" column.

Thursday
8/16/2012
7:00 AM
120816B

Media coverage on Ryan
The news media has been heavily covering Paul Ryan since Mitt Romney named him as his running mate last weekend. Joy Cardin's first guest discusses why he says the media has been fawning over Ryan's intelligence and bravery. Her second guest says the media is doing what it can to trash Ryan, just as it has to previous Republican vice presidential candidates.
Guests:

- Peter Hart, Activism Director, Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting. http://wpr.org/r/?809

- Tim Graham, Director of Media Analysis, Media Research Center. http://wpr.org/r/?810

Thursday
8/16/2012
8:00 AM
120816C

Greatest 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.

Thursday
8/16/2012
9:00 PM
120816C

Wednesday
8/15/2012
6:00 AM
120815A

Primary Election Wrap
Tuesday's primary elections, led by the Republican race for U.S. Senate, is in the books. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the winners and losers, and looks ahead to the November general election.
Guest: Dennis Dresang, Emeritus Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Founding Director, UW's La Follette School of Public Affairs.

Wednesday
8/15/2012
7:00 AM
120815B

Big Question: Post-Primary Elections Edition
Joy Cardin gets two takes on Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race and the rest of Tuesday's primary elections, plus a look at the issues that may shape these contests in November's general elections. Vote in U.S. senate poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Peg Lautenschlager, former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin; attorney, Bauer and Bach.

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

Wednesday
8/15/2012
8:00 AM
120815C

Roommates
The first year of college can be difficult for many students as they get used to a new environment, battle homesickness... and a new roommate. Joy Cardin's guest discusses how to deal with a far-from-ideal roomie, and welcomes your stories of horror, happiness, and lessons you learned.
Guest: Harlan Cohen, author, "Help Me, Harlan!" column, and several books, including, "The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College," and "The Naked Roommate: For Parents Only." www.helpmeharlan.com/
Help Me, Harlan!

Wednesday
8/15/2012
9:00 PM
120815C

Tuesday
8/14/2012
6:00 AM
120814A

Sharks
This week marks the 25th anniversary of Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. Joy Cardin talks with a guest expert on sharks, who answers your shark questions and discusses why our perception of sharks as a man-eating killing machine are wrong.

Guest:

Mahmood Shivji, professor at the Oceanographic Center at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. He's the Director of the Guy Harvey Research Institute and Director of the Save Our Seas Shark Center.

Tuesday
8/14/2012
7:00 AM
120814B

Why run for political office?
Wisconsin residents head to the polls today for the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, as well as other races, wrapping up months of campaigning. Joy Cardin's guest discusses what it's like for a candidate to run for office - from constant media scrutiny, a heavy travel schedule, fending off political attacks, and more - and why anyone would actually want to do it.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee; former Democratic state Representative and former state Senator.

Tuesday
8/14/2012
8:00 AM
120814C

On Your Money: August 14
It's another edition of On Your Money! Joy Cardin talks with certified financial planner Kevin McKinley about the high cost of weddings and better ways to use the money, paying for grad school, and keeping a lid on food costs. Plus, he answers your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com.

Monday
8/13/2012
6:00 AM
120813A

Baby Boomers' Anxiety is High
Mitt Romney has named Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate, making Medicare and social security major issues in the upcoming presidential campaigns. Joy Cardin's guest reacts to the annoucement, and discusses a recent AARP survey on baby boomers' top concerns this election year and what they'd like the candidates to focus on.

Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Despite the drought in Wisconsin, last week's rain has produced the state's highest mold counts in over a decade. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why this is and how the mold is aggravating allergies across Wisconsin.

Guest: Sam Wilson, Wisconsin State Director for the AARP

Wake-Up Call Guest: Dr. Gary Steven, allergist who runs the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Center in Greenfield, WI.

Monday
8/13/2012
7:00 AM
120813B

State Capitol Report: August 13
The four Republicans running for Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat debated one last time before Tuesday's primary election. In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin and her guest recap the highlights of Friday's event, and discuss the latest happenings in state government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
8/13/2012
7:30 AM
120813X

Wolf Hunt Lawsuit
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is being sued over its upcoming wolf hunt. Joy Cardin's first guest says the DNR failed to put safeguards in place to prevent inhumane and cruel deaths to hunting dogs used in the hunt; her second guest says the lawsuit is frivolous and is keeping the state from managing its growing wolf population.
Guests:

- Anne Reed, Executive Director, Wisconsin Humane Society, which is one of the plantiffs in the lawsuit.

- Scott Suder, Republican State Representative, Abbotsford; author, wolf hunting law.

Monday
8/13/2012
8:00 AM
120813C

What Song to Listen to Next...
A 21-year-old filmmaker from California says he was born "profoundly deaf" and "never understood music." That changed last week 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. Story: http://wpr.org/r/?806
Guest: Jon Pollack (PAH-lick), History Instructor and Pop Culture Expert, Madison Area Technical College.

Monday
8/13/2012
9:00 PM
120813C

Friday
8/10/2012
6:00 AM
120810A

Cooking and Preserving Seasonal Produce
With overflowing garden harvests and CSA boxes, sometimes it's hard to know what to do with all the summer veggies! Joy Cardin's guest shares recipes for kale, tomatoes, and other seasonal produce, and discusses how to preserve these fruits and vegetables to enjoy in the winter.

Guest:

Anna Thomas Bates, freelance writer who blogs at TallGrassKitchen.com. She writes a weekly column for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's food section and a column for Edible Madison. You can also find her writing in the Isthmus Weekly paper and on babble.com

Friday
8/10/2012
7:00 AM
120810B

Football's uncertain future
Nationally syndicated columnist George Will made some headlines this week when he said that football today is too rough for players' bodies to handle, leading to more serious injuries and in some cases, death. Joy Cardin's guest says there are some serious holes in that argument, and explains why he says football is not going away any time soon.
Guest: Jason Keidel (kigh-DELL), sports writer for WFAN, CBS New York City. Column: http://wpr.org/r/?802

Friday
8/10/2012
8:00 AM
120810C

Week in Review: August 10
President Obama calls for an end to violence following Sunday's deadly shooting at a Sikh (sick) temple in Oak Creek, Tommy Thompson leads in a new U.S. Senate poll, and the Curiosity rover gives us a new peek at Mars. Joy Cardin's guests discuss those issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Georgia Duerst (durst)-Lahti (LAH-tee), Professor of Political Science, Beloit College.

- Owen Robinson, columnist, West Bend Daily News; he blogs at www.bootsAndsabers.com.

Friday
8/10/2012
9:00 PM
120810C

Thursday
8/9/2012
6:00 AM
120809A

The Importance of Breakfast
Have you had your Wheaties yet? With the Olympics going on, it's important to remember that everyone-not just athletes-need a nutritionally-sound breakfast to start the day off right. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why breakfast is important and shares suggestions for a healthy breakfast.

Guest:

Nancy Ernst, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at
Gundersen Lutheran Health System in Onalaska. Here's a link to a piece she wrote on the importance of breakfast: http://wpr.org/r/?795

Thursday
8/9/2012
7:00 AM
120809B

Candidate forum: Lauren Stephens
Joy Cardin's candidate forum series for U.S. House continues with Republican Lauren Stephens. She discusses her candidacy and answers your questions.
Guest: Lauren Stephens (STEE-vens), professional power of attorney, Beloit, and former executive director, Conservative Wisconsin political action committee; she's running for U.S. Representative of Wisconsin's Sixth Congressional District. http://laurenforcongress.com/

Thursday
8/9/2012
7:30 AM
120809X

Candidate forum: Tom Petri
Joy Cardin wraps up another edition of U.S. House candidate forums. Republican U.S. Representative Tom Petri (PEE-try) talks about why he's seeking another term in office and answers your questions.
Guest: Tom Petri, Republican U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's Sixth Congressional district. http://www.petripeople.org/

Thursday
8/9/2012
8:00 AM
120809C

Self-Deception is Good?
Why do we lie to ourselves? Is self-deception a good thing? Joy Cardin's guest says that lying to yourself helps you to deceive others to your own advantage. He discusses why we lie to ourselves and how understanding our lies can help us.

Guest:

Robert Trivers, professor of biology at Rutgers University. He joins us from Jamaica.

Thursday
8/9/2012
9:00 PM
120809C

Wednesday
8/8/2012
6:00 AM
120808A

How Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Begin & E...
What do winners do that keeps them on top? How can you get out of a losing streak? Joy Cardin's guest discusses the advantages winners have, the common mistakes losers make, and how to apply this information to your everyday life.

Guest:

Rosabeth Moss Kanter, professor at Harvard Business School and author
of "Confidence: How Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Begin and
End."
Confidence: How Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks...

Wednesday
8/8/2012
7:00 AM
120808B

Big Question: Who will be Romney's running mate?
It appears that Mitt Romney's list of potential running mates is getting shorter, considering the new list of names scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention this month. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the importance of the vice presidential candidate and the strengths and weaknesses of possible selections. Plus, weigh in on this week's Big Question: Who do you think Mitt Romney will choose as his running mate?
Guest: Tim Hagle, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Iowa. Faculty adviser, University of Iowa College Republicans and the Iowa Federation of College Republicans.

Wednesday
8/8/2012
8:00 AM
120808C

Mars
NASA's Curiosity planetary rover landed on Mars Sunday night and has started transmitting images and video back to Earth. Joy Cardin speaks to a scientist at the heart of the Mars mission about its purpose, what the rover might find, and the future of humans on Mars.

Guest:

Aileen Yingst, adjunct assistant professor and Director of the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium at UW-Green Bay. She's at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, right now and is the deputy principal investigator for one camera on the mission.

Wednesday
8/8/2012
9:00 PM
120808C

Tuesday
8/7/2012
6:00 AM
120807A

Measuring Poverty
If you have a flat-screen TV and a cell phone, can you still be considered poor or below the poverty line? What does it mean to be poor? Joy Cardin discusses these questions with two guests with different viewpoints on how society should measure poverty.

Guests:

6:00--Aparna Mathur, resident scholar in economic policy studies
at the American Enterprise Institute.

6:30--Jodie Levin-Epstein, Deputy Director of the Center for Law
and Social Policy, an advocacy group for low-income people.

Tuesday
8/7/2012
7:00 AM
120807B

Candidate forum: Matt Silverman
Joy Cardin's candidate forum series continues for the Democratic primary in Wisconsin's Second Congressional district race. She is joined by Matt Silverman to discuss his campaign and answer your questions.
Guest: Matt Silverman, an attorney from Madison; he's running for U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's Second Congressional District. http://silvermanforcongress.com

Tuesday
8/7/2012
7:30 AM
120807X

Candidate forum: Dennis Hall
It's another candidate forum for Wisconsin's Second Congressional district. Joy Cardin talks with Democrat Dennis Hall about why he's running and invites your questions for him.
Guest: Dennis Hall, electronic security specialist, Cambridge; former Janesville City Council president. http://hall4congress.com/

Tuesday
8/7/2012
8:00 AM
120807C

On Your Money: August 7
It's time for another edition of On Your Money. Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss why the down economy doesn't necessarily spell doom for your investments, how to avoid falling victim to common consumer complaints, and answers your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. http://www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
8/7/2012
9:00 PM
120807C

Monday
8/6/2012
6:00 AM
120806A

Sikh Temple Shooting in Oak Creek
Authorities are investigating a shooting at a Sikh Temple in Oak Creek Sunday morning that reportedly left seven people dead and injured three others, including the temple president and a law enforcement officer. Joy Cardin's guests discuss the latest on the situation, provide an inside look at the Sikh community, and examine shooting violence in the United States.
Guests:

- Gil Halsted, Wisconsin Public Radio's criminal justice reporter.

- Jasjit (jahss-JEET) Singh, Executive Director, Sikh Americans Legal Defense and Education Fund. www.saldef.org

- Wayne Thompson, Associate Professor of Sociology, Carthage College, Kenosha; he specializes in social dimensions of religion and crime.

Monday
8/6/2012
7:00 AM
120806B

Candidate forum: Kelda Helen Roys
It's a special edition of the State Capitol Report as Joy Cardin kicks off another week of primary candidate forums, this time for the U.S. House races. Democratic State Representative Kelda Helen Roys stops by to discuss why she's running for Congress and answers your questions.
Guest: Kelda Helen Roys, Democratic State Representative, Madison; she's running for Wisconsin's Second Congressional District. http://www.keldaforcongress.com/

Monday
8/6/2012
7:30 AM
120806X

Candidate forum: Mark Pocan
In another edition of Joy Cardin's candidate forums for the U.S. House, Democratic State Representative Mark Pocan talks about his candidacy for Wisconsin's Second Congressional District.
Guest: Mark Pocan, Democratic State Representative, Madison; he's running for Wisconsin's Second Congressional District. http://pocanforcongress.com/

Monday
8/6/2012
8:00 AM
120806C

Mondays with Mike: August 2012 edition
Host Joy Cardin welcomes Wisconsin Public Radio's program director Mike Arnold for the August edition of Mondays with Mike. He'll discuss some upcoming programming changes for the Ideas and NPR/Classical Music Networks, special political coverage in the weeks ahead, and welcomes your questions and comments about what you hear on WPR.
Guest: Mike Arnold, Wisconsin Public Radio's Associate Director and Director of Content.

Monday
8/6/2012
9:00 PM
120806C

Friday
8/3/2012
6:00 AM
120803A

Celebrating Laura Ingalls Wilder
It's a good time of year to be a Laura Ingalls Wilder fan in Wisconsin, with several events commemorating her life taking place. Joy Cardin's guest discusses her "obsession" with Wilder and the "Little House on the Prairie" series, her experiences with churning butter and grinding wheat by hand, and welcomes your favorite Wilder story. Plus, get a preview of "Laura Ingalls Wilder Days" at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle.
Guests:

- Wendy McClure, a columnist for BUST Magazine, children's book editor, and author of several books, including "The Wilder Life: My Adventures in the Lost World of Little House on the Prairie." www.wendymclure.net

- 6:20 - Jennifer Van Haaften (HAF-ten), Curator of Interpretation, Old World Wisconsin. Laura Ingalls Wilder Days: http://wpr.org/r/?794
The Wilder Life: My Adventures in the Lost World o...

Friday
8/3/2012
7:00 AM
120803B

Shake, Stir, Pour
Have some leftover herbs from the garden and not sure what to do with them? Joy Cardin's guest is an expert mixologist who incorporates fresh ingredients in her drinks. She'll discuss her craft cocktail recipes and share ideas for how to come up with your own.

Guest:

Katie Loeb, author of "Shake, Stir, Pour: Fresh Homegrown Cocktails." She's a bartender, sommelier (suh-MAHL-ee-ay), and a creator of craft cocktails. She joins us from Philadelphia, PA.
Shake, Stir, Pour: Fresh Homegrown Cocktails

Friday
8/3/2012
8:00 AM
120803C

Week in Review: August 3
Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race heats up, state Senate Democrats resurrect a committee to look at iron ore mining, and Congressional leaders agree to another stopgap spending plan. Joy Cardin's guests discuss those issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. Blog: http://wpr.org/r/?792

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

Friday
8/3/2012
9:00 PM
120803C

Thursday
8/2/2012
6:00 AM
120802A

Wisconsin State Fair History
The 2012 Wisconsin State Fair is starting this week, and Joy Cardin's guest takes a look back at the history of the fair and how it's changed over the years. Call in to share your favorite Wisconsin State Fair memory!

Guest:

6:00--Jerry Zimmerman, Wisconsin State Fair Historian. He's also the author of "150 Years of the Wisconsin State Fair: An Illustrated History."

6:50--Rick Frenette, CEO of Wisconsin State Fair Park

Thursday
8/2/2012
7:00 AM
120802B

Wisconsin's oil and gasoline spills
Residents of Jackson are being urged to use bottled water for drinking, cooking and food preparation after several private wells were found to be contaminated with gasoline. Joy Cardin's guest has the latest on a recent pipeline break there, as well as on an oil pipeline spill in Adams County. Then, her second guest discusses the effect these incidents are having on gas prices, and why he says the federal government is making the situation worse for consumers.
Guests:

- Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio's environmental reporter based in Milwaukee.

- Erin Roth, Executive Director, Wisconsin Petroleum Council.

Thursday
8/2/2012
8:00 AM
120802C

Uncommon Beauty
Parenting a special-needs child requires patience and support. Joy Cardin's guest discusses her book on how to survive the first years of a medically-fragile child's life, based on her own experience.

Guest:

Margaret Meder, author of "Uncommon Beauty: Crisis Parenting From Day One." She's also a mother and teacher. She lives in Green Bay, WI. She blogs at www.uncommonbeautycrisisparenting.com, and you can find her book here: http://wpr.org/r/?789
Uncommon Beauty: Crisis Parenting From Day One

Thursday
8/2/2012
9:00 PM
120802C

Wednesday
8/1/2012
6:00 AM
120801A

Emerging Adults Not Adults?
The majority of young adults don't feel like real adults. That's according to The Clark University Poll of Emerging Adults. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the poll results and explains why these "emerging adults" don't feel fully mature.

Guest:

Jeffrey Arnett, psychology professor at Clark University in Worcester,
Massachusetts. He has studied emerging adults for 20 years.

Wednesday
8/1/2012
7:00 AM
120801B

Big Question: Release income tax returns?
Wisconsin Democrats are calling on the four Republican U.S. Senate candidates to release their income tax returns, but only Eric Hovde has said he would before the August 14 primary. Meanwhile, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is refusing to disclose more of his tax forms. Joy Cardin's guest discusses this week's Big Question: Should political candidates release their income tax returns? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guest: Susan Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair, Political Science Department, UW-Whitewater; Director, UWW's Center for Political Science and Public Policy Research.

Wednesday
8/1/2012
8:00 AM
120801C

Kids of single parents
Are children from single-parent homes at a significant disadvantage as compared to those from two-parent families? Joy Cardin's guest says family structure has created "diverging destinies," as children from single-parent homes are more likely to experience childhood poverty, act up in class, and drop out of school.
Guest: Sara Mclanahan, professor of Sociology and Public Affairs at Princeton University

Wednesday
8/1/2012
9:00 PM
120801C

Tuesday
7/31/2012
6:00 AM
120731A

Vegetarians and Vegans
About 5 percent of the United States population is made up of self-proclaimed vegetarians. Why did they adopt this diet? What are the benefits of a vegetarian diet? Joy Cardin's guest discusses why people become vegetarians and answers your questions about dropping meat from your diet.

Guest:

Dr. Neal Barnard, president and founder of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a non-profit organization that focuses on preventive medicine
Power Foods For the Brain: An Effective 3-Step Pla...

Tuesday
7/31/2012
7:00 AM
120731B

Wisconsin's Sand Fracking Boom
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says there are at least 63 frack sand mines and 37 processing facilities in the state, and experts say there's no sign of slowing down. However, the boom does not come without controversy. Joy Cardin's first guest says the benefits of fracking outweigh the negatives; then, her guest lawmaker discusses her concerns about the environment, declining property values, and other nuisances.
Guests:

- Kent Syverson (SEE-ver-sin), Professor of Geology and Chair, Geology Department, UW-Eau Claire. Column: http://wpr.org/r/?782

- Kathleen Vinehout, Democratic State Senator, Alma. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?783

Tuesday
7/31/2012
8:00 AM
120731C

On Your Money: July 31
It's time for On Your Money with host Joy Cardin! This week, financial planner Kevin McKinley has some insight on how the drought is affecting our pocketbooks, upcoming changes to Wisconsin's college savings plan, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
7/31/2012
9:00 PM
120731C

Monday
7/30/2012
6:00 AM
120730A

Spiders!
A leading scientist recently estimated that only half - or about 43-thousand - of the world's species of spiders have been discovered. Joy Cardin's guest discusses some of the creepy crawlers that call Wisconsin their home, common misconceptions, and answers your spider-related questions.
Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Last week health officials discovered the first case of West Nile Virus in Wisconsin this year, in a bird. Joy's guest discusses how we can contract West Nile Virus, and how we can prevent it.
Guests:

- Mike Draney (DRAY-nee), Professor of Natural and Applied Sciences, UW-Green Bay. http://wpr.org/r/?779

- Diep Hoang Johnson, vector-borne epidemiologist with the Division of Public Health at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Monday
7/30/2012
7:00 AM
120730B

State Capitol Report: July 30
It's the State Capitol Report! Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest happenings in state government, including the mending of fences between Senate Majority Leader Mark Miller and Senator Tim Cullen, rocker Ted Nugent campaigns for Tommy Thompson, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
7/30/2012
7:30 AM
120730X

State Capitol Report--Mining
For the second half of our State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks to Democratic State Senator Bob Jauch about Senator Tim Cullen leaving the Democratic caucus and the latest on iron ore mining in Wisconsin.

Guest:

Bob Jauch, Democratic State Senator who represents the 25th District in far Northwestern Wisconsin, which includes Superior, Ashland, and Phillips

Monday
7/30/2012
8:00 AM
120730C

Relationship Advice from Divorcees
Some of the best relationship advice comes from people who have been divorced. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who found common themes among the regrets of divorcees. She'll discuss advice and welcome your marriage stories.

Guest:

Terri Orbuch, relationship therapist, social psychologist, professor, and author of "Finding Love Again: 6 Simple Steps to a New and Happy Relationship." She is also the project director of the largest and longest-running NIH-funded study of married and divorced couples ever conducted.
Finding Love Again: 6 Simple Steps to a New and Ha...

Monday
7/30/2012
9:00 PM
120730C

Relationship Advice from Divorcees
Some of the best relationship advice comes from people who have been divorced. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who found common themes among the regrets of divorcees. She'll discuss advice and welcome your marriage stories.

Guest:

Terri Orbuch, relationship therapist, social psychologist, professor, and author of "Finding Love Again: 6 Steps to a New and Happy Relationship." She is also the project director of the largest and longest-running NIH-funded study of married and divorced couples ever conducted.

Friday
7/27/2012
6:00 AM
120727A

Tell Joy Where to Go: August 2012
Unofficially, there's only about a month left of summer, but thankfully, it's going to be quite busy with some great events and activities around the state! Joy Cardin's guest shares some of his top recommendations for fun under the Wisconsin sun. Events sampler: http://wpr.org/r/?777
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers, and Contributing Travel Editor, American BoomeR; Monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

Friday
7/27/2012
7:00 AM
120727B

Chick-fil-A and Same-Sex Marriage
Eating at Chick-fil-A has become a political issue ever since the fast food chain's president confirmed his stance against same-sex marriage. Joy Cardin speaks to two guests this hour-one who disagrees with Chick-fil-A's statement on marriage, and one who says we should support Chick-fil-A.

Guests:

7:00--Paul Guequierre, Deputy Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, an LGBT-rights organization

7:30--Peter Sprigg, Senior Fellow for Policy Studies at Family Research Council, which promotes faith, family and freedom in public policy

Friday
7/27/2012
8:00 AM
120727C

Week in Review: July 27, 2012
Tune in for the Week in Review with host Joy Cardin and her guests! They discuss State Senator Tim Cullen leaving the Democratic caucus, the latest on the presidential campaigns, rallying to raise the minimum wage, and more of the top national and state news stories.
Guests:

- Steve Prestegard, Editor, The Platteville Journal. Blog: www.steveprestegard.com.

- Ruth Conniff, Political Editor, The Progressive Magazine. www.progressive.org

Friday
7/27/2012
9:00 PM
120727C

Thursday
7/26/2012
6:00 AM
120726A

Voting in a Democratic Society
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde received criticism lately because he didn't vote in nine elections when he lived in Washington D.C. Is voting really that important? Joy Cardin's guest discusses the role voting plays in society, and what other civic duties are important in a democracy.

Guest:

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

Thursday
7/26/2012
7:00 AM
120726B

Is "coming out" a big deal?
State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa announced this week that she's bisexual, astronaut Sally Ride revealed that she's gay, and newsman Anderson Cooper recently said he's homosexual. Joy Cardin talks with Zamarripa about why she made the announcement. Then her guest discusses why sexual orientation has become such a big deal in American culture, and why he says it's important to respect one's private lifestyle choices.
Guests:

- JoCasta (jo-CAHSS-tuh) Zamarripa (zam-uh-REE-puh), Democratic State Representative, Milwaukee.

- Justin Sitron (SIT-tron), Associate Professor and Director of Master's Programs, Center for Human Sexuality Studies, Widener (WIDE-ner) University, Chester, Pennsylvania; he focuses on intercultural perspectives on sexuality.

Thursday
7/26/2012
7:30 AM
120726X

Apples to Twinkies
The Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group released a new report concluding that federal dollars go towards commodity crops that are usually ingredients for junk food. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the report's findings and how the new federal farm bill could change things.

Guest:

Bruce Speight, Director of WISPIRG, the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group

Thursday
7/26/2012
8:00 AM
120726C

Are Millennials the Screwed Generation?
According to Joy Cardin's guest, today's younger people are paying a stiff price for the poor financial decisions of their parents. He discusses the several reasons why he says millennials are the "screwed generation" - especially when it comes to wealth, employment and debt - and what it means for the rest of the country.
Guest: Joel Kotkin, a fellow in urban futures, Chapman University; contributing editor, City Journal; Author, "The Next Hundred Million: America in 2050." Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?775
The Next Hundred Million: America in 2050

Thursday
7/26/2012
9:00 PM
120726C

Wednesday
7/25/2012
6:00 AM
120725A

New Energy Policies due to Climate Change?
The extremely hot, dry summer across Wisconsin and much of the nation is reigniting the debate over climate change and the effect it's having on our lives. Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker says global warming is real and that he'd like to see a focus on new energy-saving policies. Her second guest lawmaker says this weather is not unprecedented and that it's too soon to be implementing drastic measures.
Guests:

- 6:00 - Brett Hulsey, Democratic State Representative, Madison.

- 6:30 - Jim Ott, Republican State Representative, Mequon.

Wednesday
7/25/2012
7:00 AM
120725B

Big Question: Raise the federal minimum wage?
Dozens of rallies across the country, including in Wisconsin, took place Tuesday in support of increasing the nation's minimum wage. Host Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the issue in this week's Big Question: Should the $7.25 an hour minimum wage be raised?
Guests:

- Mark Wilson, principal, Applied Economic Strategies, LLC, and former deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. Report: http://wpr.org/r/?772

- Michael Rosen, professor of economics, Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Wednesday
7/25/2012
8:00 AM
120725C

The Girl Scouts
It's summer and Girl Scouts around the country are heading off to camp. Joy Cardin talks with a Wisconsin author about the history of the Girl Scouts and the impact the organization has had on girls for the last 100 years.
Guest: Shannon Henry Kleiber, author of "On my Honor: Real Life Lessons from America's First Girl Scout."
On my Honor: Real Life Lessons from America's Firs...

Wednesday
7/25/2012
9:00 PM
120725C

Tuesday
7/24/2012
6:00 AM
120724A

Making Friends as an Adult
Making new friends as a kid is easy, but meeting people and forging new friendships as an adult can be really difficult. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why it's harder to make friends as you age, tips for meeting new people and making new friends, and how important friends can be.

Guest:

Marla Paul, author of "The Friendship Crisis: Finding, Making, and Keeping Friends When You're Not a Kid Anymore." She's a Chicago-based writer. You can find information about her book here: http://wpr.org/r/?771
The Friendship Crisis: Finding, Making, and Keepin...

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