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Friday
1/18/2013
10:00 AM
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Sail the Winding River of Light
Have you ever laid on your back at night and gazed up at the starry sky, or been fortunate enough to witness the aurora borealis? Veronica asks an astronomer to share the science and the magic of our star-sprinkled universe.
Phil Plait, the creator of "Bad Astronomy", is an astronomer, lecturer, and author. After ten years working on Hubble Space Telescope data and six more working on astronomy education, he now writes regularly for Slate Magazine.
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1/18/2013
10:00 PM
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Sail the Winding River of Light
Have you ever laid on your back at night and gazed up at the starry sky, or been fortunate enough to witness the aurora borealis? Veronica asks an astronomer to share the science and the magic of our star-sprinkled universe.
Phil Plait, the creator of "Bad Astronomy", is an astronomer, lecturer, and author. After ten years working on Hubble Space Telescope data and six more working on astronomy education, he now writes regularly for Slate Magazine.
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Friday
1/11/2013
9:00 AM
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Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes
How does the world's most famous detective piece together random clues to solve baffling crimes? Veronica Rueckert's guest says we can all learn to think like Sherlock Holmes as she unpacks the mental strategies to sharpen our wits and enhance our creative powers.
Guest: Maria Konnikova writes the "Literally Psyched" column for Scientific American. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Slate and The Paris Review. Her book, "Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes" is out this week.
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Friday
1/11/2013
10:00 AM
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Michele Scicolone's Slow Cooking
Moroccan Spicy Chicken with Green Olives, French Tuna and Spinach Pate, Bittersweet Cocoa Almond Cake from Spain... it's hard to believe that such chic-sounding international dishes come from a simple slow-cooker. Our guest today shows Veronica Rueckert how to do it.
Guest: Michele Scicolone is an award-winning food writer and the author of 17 cookbooks, including "The Italian Slow Cooker" and "The French Slow Cooker. " Her latest book, "The Mediterranean Slow Cooker" is out this week.
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1/11/2013
10:00 PM
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Michele Scicolone's Slow Cooking
Moroccan Spicy Chicken with Green Olives, French Tuna and Spinach Pate, Bittersweet Cocoa Almond Cake from Spain... it's hard to believe that such chic-sounding international dishes come from a simple slow-cooker. Our guest today shows Veronica Rueckert how to do it.
Guest: Michele Scicolone is an award-winning food writer and the author of 17 cookbooks, including "The Italian Slow Cooker" and "The French Slow Cooker. " Her latest book, "The Mediterranean Slow Cooker" is out this week.
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Friday
1/4/2013
9:00 AM
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The Myths of Happiness
Veronica Rueckert finds out about the things that should make us happy, but don't and those that shouldn't make us happy but do, when she talks with a prominent researcher on happiness.
Guest:
Sonja Lyubomirsky, is Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. Sonja's research-on the possibility of permanently increasing happiness-has been honored with grants from organizations like the John Templeton Foundation and the National Institute of Mental Health.
Her new book, "The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, but Doesn't, What Shouldn't Make You Happy, but Does," will be out next week.
 The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy...
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Friday
1/4/2013
10:00 AM
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Paradise Hop
Veronica talks with members of the Midwestern folk band, Pert Near Sandstone. They visited us in our Madison studios to share their songs and thoughts on "Old Time" music.
Guests: Bluegrass band, Pert Near Sandstone, whose new album is "Paradise Hop."
Paradise Hop
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Friday
1/4/2013
10:00 PM
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Paradise Hop
Veronica talks with members of the Midwestern folk band, Pert Near Sandstone. They visited us in our Madison studios to share their songs and thoughts on "Old Time" music.
Guests: Bluegrass band, Pert Near Sandstone, whose new album is "Paradise Hop."
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Friday
12/28/2012
9:00 AM
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The Mama's Boy Myth
Mothers are constantly warned off being too close to their sons. But Kate Lombardi disagrees. Veronica Rueckert talks to Kate about her new book, "The Mama's Boy Myth", in which she makes the case for nurturing close mother-son bonds. (Rebroadcast from 3/9/2012)
Guest: Kate Stone Lombardi has been a regular contributor to the New York Times for 20 years. She is the winner of six Clarion Awards for journalism and The Art of Communications Award from Victim Assistant Services. Kate is also the mother of two adult children.
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Friday
12/28/2012
10:00 AM
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French Kids Eat Everything
Do French kids have better eating habits than their American counterparts? Yes, according to Veronica Rueckert's guest who outlines ways to raise non-picky, healthy eaters. (Rebroadcast from 6/29/2012)
Guest: Karen Le Billon, author, "French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters."
French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved t...
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12/28/2012
10:00 PM
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French Kids Eat Everything
Do French kids have better eating habits than their American counterparts? Yes, according to Veronica Rueckert's guest who outlines ways to raise non-picky, healthy eaters. (Rebroadcast from 6/29/2012)
Guest: Karen Le Billon, author, "French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters."
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Friday
12/21/2012
9:00 AM
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History of Boredom
Veronica Rueckert's guests have taken a keen interest in being bored. This hour they discuss the history of boredom, how we define it, what causes it, and how we deal with being bored.
Guests:
- Linda Rodriguez McRobbie, Freelance Journalist, her recent article, "The History of Boredom," ran in the Smithsonian Magazine.
- John Eastwood, Associate Professor, Psychology, York University.
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Friday
12/21/2012
10:00 AM
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The Physics of Santa
Can reindeer fly? How does Santa manage to make 840 million stops on Christmas Eve? And, why is giving so central to Santa's existence and our happiness? Veronica Rueckert and guests explore the physics and sociology of Christmas.
Guests:
Larry Silverberg, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University. He's spent almost two decades figuring out "The Physics of Santa."
MJ Ryan, co-creator of the New York Times bestselling "Random Acts of Kindness" series and the author of "The Happiness Makeover."
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12/21/2012
10:00 PM
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The Physics of Santa
Can reindeer fly? How does Santa manage to make 840 million stops on Christmas Eve? And, why is giving so central to Santa's existence and our happiness? Veronica Rueckert and guests explore the physics and sociology of Christmas.
Guests:
Larry Silverberg, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University. He's spent almost two decades figuring out "The Physics of Santa."
MJ Ryan, co-creator of the New York Times bestselling "Random Acts of Kindness" series and the author of "The Happiness Makeover."
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Friday
12/14/2012
9:00 AM
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Weiwei-isms
The dissident artist Ai Weiwei has spent his career making provocative art to expose government corruption and human rights abuses in China. He is also known for his profound sayings, which are now compiled in a book called "Weiwei-isms. Join Veronica Rueckert for an hour on the art, activism and inspired sayings of Ai Weiwei.
Guests:
Larry Warsh, editor of "Weiwei-isms," which was published this week.
Alison Klayman, director of the Oscar-nominated film, "Ai Weiwei; Never Sorry."
Weiwei-isms
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12/14/2012
10:00 AM
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The new Hobbit film hits cinemas today. We follow Bilbo Baggins in his epic quest and peek into the dragon's den of controversy surrounding one of the year's most-hyped films. Meet Veronica Rueckert in Middle-earth for an hour of all things Hobbit.
Guest: Ethan Gilsdorf, journalist, critic and author of the award-winning book, "Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks." He's also a Tolkien nerd.
Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest for...
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12/14/2012
10:00 PM
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The new Hobbit film hits cinemas today. We follow Bilbo Baggins in his epic quest and peek into the dragon's den of controversy surrounding one of the year's most-hyped films. Meet Veronica Rueckert in Middle-earth for an hour of all things Hobbit.
Guest: Ethan Gilsdorf, journalist, critic and author of the award-winning book, "Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks." He's also a Tolkien nerd.
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Friday
12/7/2012
9:00 AM
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The Introvert'S Way
Are you the heart of the party or someone who prefers a quiet corner conversation? Veronica Rueckert's guest shares interesting insights into introversion and extroversion. Being introvert is not the same as being shy, she says. And yes, extroverts can actually be timid. Are you introvert, extrovert or somewhere in-between?
Guest: Sophia Dembling writes The Introvert's Corner blog for Psychology Today. Her articles have appeared in Salon.com, the Chicago Tribune, and the Los Angeles Times. Her latest book is The Introvert's Way: Living A Quiet Life In A Noisy World.
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12/7/2012
10:00 AM
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We Killed
From Phyllis Diller to Tina Fey, this hour Veronica Rueckert's guest explores the history of women in comedy.
Guest: Yael Kohen, journalist and Editor, Marie Claire. Author, "We Killed: The Rise of Women in American Comedy."
We Killed: The Rise of Women in American Comedy
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Friday
12/7/2012
10:00 PM
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We Killed
From Phyllis Diller to Tina Fey, this hour Veronica Rueckert's guest explores the history of women in comedy.
Guest: Yael Kohen, journalist and Editor, Marie Claire. Author, "We Killed: The Rise of Women in American Comedy."
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Friday
11/30/2012
9:00 AM
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Meet Your Mind
Scientists are making remarkable discoveries about the brain, but so far, no one's come close to cracking the biggest mystery of all - the connection between the brain and the mind: how a tangle of neurons inside your skull produces.... you. Steve Paulson takes us to the frontiers of brain science as he and Veronica Rueckert talk about the enduring mystery of consciousness.
Guest: Steve Paulson is the Executive Producer and one of the founders of To the Best of Our Knowledge. He has been a contributing writer for Salon and has written for Slate, Huffington Post and other publications. His radio reports have been broadcast on NPR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered. His book, Atoms and Eden: Conversations on Religion and Science, was published by Oxford University Press in 2010.
Atoms and Eden: Conversations on Religion and Scie...
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Friday
11/30/2012
10:00 AM
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No Happy Cows
Veronica Rueckert asks internationally known vegan and bestselling author John Robbins for the skinny on food issues like the rise of food contamination, the slave trade behind chocolate and coffee, and junk food marketing to kids.
Guest: John Robbins is the author of The Food Revolution and Diet for a New America. His new book is No Happy Cows: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Food Revolution. He is the recipient of the Rachel Carson Award, the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, and the Peace Abbey's Courage of Conscience Award among others.
The Food Revolution
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Friday
11/30/2012
10:00 PM
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No Happy Cows
Veronica Rueckert asks internationally known vegan and bestselling author John Robbins for the skinny on food issues like the rise of food contamination, the slave trade behind chocolate and coffee, and junk food marketing to kids.
Guest: John Robbins is the author of The Food Revolution and Diet for a New America. His new book is No Happy Cows: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Food Revolution. He is the recipient of the Rachel Carson Award, the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, and the Peace Abbey's Courage of Conscience Award among others.
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Friday
11/23/2012
9:00 AM
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John Francis, Planetwalker
After witnessing an oil spill in 1971, John Francis stopped using motorized vehicles and started walking. Several months later, he also took a vow of silence. His non-motorized lifestyle lasted twenty-two years, and his silence seventeen. In this encore edition, he talks to Veronica Rueckert about the power of silence and how the world changes when we start to change ourselves.
Guest: John Francis, Ph.D., known as the Planetwalker, author of: "Planetwalker. 22 Years of Walking. 17 Years of Silence." and "The Ragged Edge of Silence: Finding Peace in a Noisy World."
Planetwalker. 22 Years of Walking. 17 Years of Sil...
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Friday
11/23/2012
10:00 AM
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Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child
Celebrated author, TV personality, and chef, Julia Child would have turned 100 this year. In this repeat program, Veronica Rueckert is joined by biographer Bob Spitz to discuss Julia Child's remarkable life. (Rebroadcast from August 17, 2012)
Guest: Bob Spitz, journalist, author, and musician. His books include, "The Beatles: The Biography," and most recently, "Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child."
The Beatles: The Biography
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Friday
11/23/2012
10:00 PM
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Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child
Celebrated author, TV personality, and chef, Julia Child would have turned 100 this year. In this repeat program, Veronica Rueckert is joined by biographer Bob Spitz to discuss Julia Child's remarkable life. (Rebroadcast from August 17, 2012)
Guest: Bob Spitz, journalist, author, and musician. His books include, "The Beatles: The Biography," and most recently, "Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child."
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Friday
11/16/2012
9:00 AM
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The Particle at the End of the Universe
It took more than six-thousand scientists, over nine-billion dollars, and a massive machine built by engineers from one hundred countries to search for it. The Higgs Boson, also called "The God particle," has been found. Or has it?
Guest: Sean Carroll is a physicist at the California Institute of Technology. He is the author of "From Eternity to Here" and "Spacetime and Geometry." His latest book, "The Particle at the End of the Universe," is out this week.
From Eternity to Here
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Friday
11/16/2012
10:00 AM
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Tia Fuller: Angelic Warrior
Join us for a special music hour with jazz saxophonist, Tia Fuller. She will play songs from her new album, "Angelic Warrior," and has some interesting things to say about women, music and the importance of finding the inner warrior.
Guest: Tia Fuller is an artist and teacher. Perhaps best known as the saxophonist in Beyonce's band, Fuller has performed around the world and appeared on television shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, the BET Awards, the American Music Awards and Total Request Live. An accomplished performer in her own right, Fuller has recorded three CDs with her all-women quartet, and her new album, "Angelic Warrior"-which she also produced-is just out.
Angelic Warrior
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Friday
11/16/2012
10:00 PM
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Tia Fuller: Angelic Warrior
Join us for a special music hour with jazz saxophonist, Tia Fuller. She will play songs from her new album, "Angelic Warrior," and has some interesting things to say about women, music and the importance of finding the inner warrior.
Guest: Tia Fuller is an artist and teacher. Perhaps best known as the saxophonist in Beyonce's band, Fuller has performed around the world and appeared on television shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, the BET Awards, the American Music Awards and Total Request Live. An accomplished performer in her own right, Fuller has recorded three CDs with her all-women quartet, and her new album, "Angelic Warrior"-which she also produced-is just out.
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Friday
11/9/2012
9:00 AM
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The One World School House
Veronica Rueckert's guest today champions a radical vision for education: make it free and accessible to anyone, anywhere. His online Khan Academy offers a high-quality, free education to millions of people in over 234 countries, and over 15,000 U.S. classrooms now use his lessons and methods. Is it time to re-think how we educate ourselves and our children?
Guest: Salman Khan is the founder and faculty of the Khan Academy-a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. Time Magazine named Khan as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World."
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Friday
11/9/2012
10:00 AM
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"Blasphemy," by Sherman Alexie
National Book Award winner, Sherman Alexie, joins Veronica Rueckert to discuss his work since his first publication twenty years ago.
Guest: Sherman Alexie, poet, filmmaker, and author, "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven," "Ten Little Indians," "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian." and most recently, "Blasphemy: New and Selected Stories."
The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven
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Friday
11/9/2012
10:00 PM
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"Blasphemy," by Sherman Alexie
National Book Award winner, Sherman Alexie, joins Veronica Rueckert to discuss his work since his first publication twenty years ago.
Guest: Sherman Alexie, poet, filmmaker, and author, "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven," "Ten Little Indians," "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian." and most recently, "Blasphemy: New and Selected Stories."
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Friday
11/2/2012
9:00 AM
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Vex, Hex, Smash, Smooch
Do you wonder how writers get their prose to sparkle, while yours seems clunky and awkward? Help is on the way. Veronica Rueckert's guest is a writing teacher and best-selling author who inspires and prods us to write brilliant, powerful prose.
Guest: Constance Hale is a writer, editor and best-selling author of Sin and Syntax. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly and The Smithsonian, among others. Her latest book, Vex, Hex, Smash, Smooch is just out.
Sin and Syntax: How to Craft Wickedly Effective Pr...
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Friday
11/2/2012
10:00 AM
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Shakespeare Link Canada
Veronica Rueckert's guests have developed a program that raises AIDS awareness and gender equality in Mozambique using the work of Shakespeare. www.shakespearelinkcanada.ca
Guests:
- Kennedy Cathy MacKinnon, Artistic Director of Shakespeare Link Canada.
- Matt Schwader, actor with Shakespeare Link and a member of the American Players Theatere core acting company.
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Friday
11/2/2012
10:00 PM
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Shakespeare Link Canada
Veronica Rueckert's guests have developed a program that raises AIDS awareness and gender equality in Mozambique using the work of Shakespeare. www.shakespearelinkcanada.ca
Guests:
- Kennedy Cathy MacKinnon, Artistic Director of Shakespeare Link Canada.
- Matt Schwader, actor with Shakespeare Link and a member of the American Players Theatere core acting company.
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Friday
10/26/2012
9:00 AM
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Baratunde's take on the elections
Sick and tired of the elections? Of endless PAC ads? Of furrowed brows and earnestness? Veronica will ask comedian and political observer, Baratunde Thurston, to help us "see political reality as it is."
Guest: Baratunde Thurston, politically-active, technology-loving comedian from the future. Co-founder of the black political blog, Jack and Jill Politics, served as Director of Digital for The Onion, launched the comedy/technology startup Cultivated Wit. Then-candidate Barack Obama called him "someone I need to know."
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Friday
10/26/2012
10:00 AM
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Ghost Stories
Today enter the dark realm of ghost stories as we listen to the winning entries in the WI Life Flash Fiction Ghost Story contest. And who better to guide us than fantasy writer, Patrick Rothfuss?
Guest: Patrick Rothfuss, fantasy writer, English professor at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, author of "The Wise Man's Fear" and "The Name of the Wind," part of the projected three-volume series The Kingkiller Chronicle.
The Wise Man's Fear
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