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IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013
6:00 AM Joy Cardin  - 03/07A In a recent piece for the UK Spectator, Russell Brand says that people with addiction problems aren't bad, they just have a disease. Joy Cardin speaks to an addiction expert about what addiction is, why some people are prone to it, and how we can treat it. Guest: Dennis Lorenz (loh-RENZ), Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at UW Green Bay. He teaches a class on drugs and behavior. He's also a board member on the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling.
7:00 AM Joy Cardin  - 03/07B Under Governor Scott Walker's proposed budget, rent-to-own businesses would no longer be covered by the state's Consumer Protection Act. Further, they would have to disclose an item's price and the number of payments required to own it, and abide by other new regulations. Joy Cardin's first guest says the proposals will help spring up new businesses in Wisconsin; her second guest says they will result in more poor people being grossly overcharged for items. Guests: - Jeff Lebakkens (LEE-bahk-enz), President of the Wisconsin Rental Dealers Association and owner of Lebakkens Rent to Own stores. - Bruce Speight (SPATE), Director of the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group, or WISPIRG.
8:00 AM Joy Cardin  - 03/07C Bullying is not a new problem for adolescents, but in the age of the internet and social media, it's more complex and tougher to combat. This hour, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss why kids bully one another and how to stop it. Plus, yesterday was the fifth annual "r-word day of awareness." We'll get an update from a guest about the nationwide campaign to abolish the "r-word." Guests: - Emily Bazelon, Senior Editor at Slate; a contributing writer at The New York Times, and the Truman Capote Fellow at Yale Law School. Author of "Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy." - 8:45 am: Christina Harris, Director of Communications for Special Olympics Wisconsin; Anna Olsen, AmeriCorp Member at Special Olympics Wisconsin leading their R-word campaign
9:00 AM Kathleen Dunn  - 03/07D The Dow Jones industrial average is hitting record highs, and corporate profits are up, but many are asking "where are the jobs?" This hour Kathleen Dunn speaks with David Cay Johnston about the economy and job growth. Guest: David Cay Johnston, columnist for Tax Analysts and the Columbia Journalism Review, author of several books, including "The Fine Print: How Big Companies Use 'Plain English' to Rob You Blind"
10:00 AM Kathleen Dunn  - 03/07E Climate scientist James Hansen speaks with Kathleen Dunn about the Sustainability Summit taking place in Milwaukee. Guest: James Hansen, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, and adjunct professor in Columbia University's Department of Earth and Environmental Studies.
11:00 AM Larry Meiller  - 03/07F Wonder what the Top Ten Consumer Complaints of 2012 were? Larry Meiller finds out, plus current scams to watch out for. Guests: - Sandy Chalmers, Administrator, Division of Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection - Michelle Reinen ("RYE-nen"), Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
12:30 PM Chapter A Day Susan Sweeney reads from "Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef".
1:00 PM Talk of the Nation Every day brings fresh developments and interesting stories to tell. Talk of the Nation looks for the stories that matter to you. From international news to the latest campaign politics to the issues that touch your family, tune in to TALK OF THE NATION. Guests: TBA
2:00 PM Talk of the Nation You've got dinner table discussion, water cooler chat, even pillow talk. But how often are you part of the national conversation? Raise your voice on everything from the news of the day to the twists and turns of culture and history, on TALK OF THE NATION. Guests: TBA
3:00 PM At Issue  - 03/07K Today the U.N. Security Council approved new sanctions against North Korea, after they conducted a third nuclear test on February 12. Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss an update on North Korea, from the cancellation of the 1953 ceasefire agreement with South Korea to China working with the U.S. on sanctions. Guest: Han Park, University Professor of International Affairs and Director of the Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) at the University of Georgia
4:00 PM At Issue  - 03/07L Senator Rand Paul staged a 13 hour filibuster yesterday over the nomination of John Brennan as CIA Director, calling attention to the Obama administration's controversial drone program. John Munson's guest says she's glad someone is raising attention about drones...and the policy of targeted drone strikes is actually creating more enemies for the United States. Guest: Neta Crawford, professor of political science, Boston University, co-director of the "Cost of War" project
4:30 PM At Issue  - 03/07X Yesterday's marathon filibuster was unusual, but certainly not unheard of in the Senate. John Munson and his guest discuss the role of the filibuster, and why it's seemingly such a popular strategy in congressional politics. Guest: Lauren Bell, associate professor of Political Science and associate dean, Randolph-Macon College, author of "Filibustering in the U.S. Senate"
5:00 PM Q with Jian Ghomeshi On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Oxford University ethicist Brian Earp on his research into the therapeutic use of anti-love and love drugs. Actor Zach Braff, co-star of the new Disney movie, "Oz the Great and Powerful". Kim Nguyen, director of the Oscar-nominated drama "War Witch".
6:00 PM On Point The Dow hit a record high. What's behind the jump? And what's the big picture economic message? Guests: - Greg Zuckerman, senior writer for the Wall Street Journal - Trish Regan, anchor on Bloomberg Television and host of Bloomberg's daily business program, "Street Smart" - Matt Phillips, writes about finance, markets and economics for Quartz
7:00 PM On Point On Point examines the science of winning and losing. Why a lucky few are top dogs and the rest of us aren't. Guests: - Po Bronson, co-author of "Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing." Co-founder of the San Francisco Writer's Grotto - Ashley Merryman, co-author of "Top Dog," attorney and former speechwriter to Vice President Al Gore
8:00 PM As It Happens Hear news and interviews from around the world on As It Happens.
9:00 PM Joy Cardin  - 03/07C Bullying is not a new problem for adolescents, but in the age of the internet and social media, it's more complex and tougher to combat. This hour, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss why kids bully one another and how to stop it. Plus, yesterday was the fifth annual "r-word day of awareness." We'll get an update from a guest about the nationwide campaign to abolish the "r-word." Guests: - Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate; a contributing writer at The New York Times, and the Truman Capote Fellow at Yale Law School. Author of "Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy." - 9:45 pm: Christina Harris, Director of Communications for Special Olympics Wisconsin; Anna Olsen, AmeriCorp Member at Special Olympics Wisconsin leading their R-word campaign
10:00 PM Kathleen Dunn  - 03/07E Climate scientist James Hansen speaks with Kathleen Dunn about the Sustainability Summit taking place in Milwaukee. Guest: James Hansen, Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, and adjunct professor in Columbia University's Department of Earth and Environmental Studies.
11:00 PM Chapter A Day Susan Sweeney reads from "Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef".
11:30 PM BBC World Service Hear World news and features overnight seven days a week from the British Broadcasting Corporation.
IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013

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