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6:00 AM

Joy Cardin  - 01/14A

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Experts are saying this year's flu season could be the worst in five or six years. Joy Cardin speaks to an influenza tracking expert from the state's public health division about why the flu is so bad this year and what you can do to protect yourself.
Then, in this week's "Wake-Up Call," Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker demands stricter drunk driving laws. He'll describe the consequences he hopes drunk drivers will have to face under a number of bills he plans to co-sponsor during this legislative session.
Guest: Tom Haupt (HOW-pt), influenza surveillance coordinator for Wisconsin Division of Public Health
Wake-Up Call Guest: Rep. Jim Ott, Republican state representative from Wisconsin's 23rd Assembly district (Bayside, Brown Deer, Mequon, Milwaukee, and Thiensville)



7:00 AM

Joy Cardin  - 01/14B

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The State Assembly passes new rules for debating and for observing, Gov. Scott Walker prepares to give his annual State of the State address, and mixed feelings on whether state Republicans have a mandate. In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks with WPR's state government reporter about these and other significant developments from Madison.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.



7:30 AM

Joy Cardin  - 01/14X

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The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin's guest looks at the possible effects of the income tax cut which Gov. Scott Walker is said to be considering in the next state budget.
Guest: Todd Berry, President of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance. http://wistax.org/



8:00 AM

Joy Cardin  - 01/14C

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This hour, it's our monthly visit from the director of Wisconsin Public Radio. He joins Joy Cardin to take your questions and comments about WPR's programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio



9:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn  - 01/14D

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The first days of the 113th Congress, developments on the fiscal cliffs, changes to Obama's Cabinet, and possible gun control legislation... This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guest will be talking about these stories and other news from Washington.
Guest: Charles Lipson, Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago.



10:00 AM

SPECIAL PROGRAM: President Obama News Conference


President Obama News Conference


11:00 AM

Larry Meiller  - 01/14F

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Many people make New year's resolutions about fitness. Larry Meiller finds out how to stay on track while avoiding injury. Plus, avoiding injury while enjoying winter sports.
Guests:

- Bill Boissonnault ("BOYZ-an-alt"), associate professor, UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Senior physical therapist, Spine Center Physical Therapy Clinic, UW Hospital and Clinics

- Lori Thein ("tine") Brody, physical therapist and athletic trainer, UW Sports Medicine and Spine Center. Graduate program director, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT



12:30 PM

Chapter A Day


Jim Fleming reads from "The Bartender's Tale," a novel by Ivan Doig that takes us once again to Montana. It's a coming of age story and much more.


1:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


The life of a President has always provided rich fodder for biographers.
President Obama is no exception -- in just one term, dozens have already taken
on his story. Authors on Obama - the man, his life and his presidency. Plus,
the weekly turn to the Opinion Page,



2:00 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.



3:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens  - 01/14K

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These days, the world doesn't seem to stop... and we're expected to be "on" 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. But according to Ben's guest, it's time to revert to a "24/6" lifestyle, and implement a "Stop Day" into our busy schedules to make us more physically and emotionally healthy.
Guest: Dr. Matthew Sleeth, a former emergency room physician. He's the executive director of Blessed Earth, and the author of "24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life."



4:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens  - 01/14L

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Ben Merens and his guest tackle two issues facing the state. First, they'll discuss possible changes to the way Wisconsin's electoral votes are distributed. Then in the second half, Ben and his guest look at the role of partisanship in the upcoming state Supreme Court election. Should judicial candidates declare their political ideology prior to an election?
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee



5:00 PM

Q with Jian Ghomeshi


Today on Q: Essayist Katie Roiphe on her collection, "In Praise of Messy Lives", a critique of what she sees as the tendency toward narrow and safe lives. A look at the rise in South Africa's comedy scene, and a feature conversation with stand-up comic Trevor Noah, one of its rising stars. Plus Q's Sports Culture Panel, with journalists Dave Bidini and Scott Russell.


6:00 PM

On Point


After years of fiscal trouble, California's looking at a budget surplus. On
Point looks at how they did that and the lessons there.



7:00 PM

On Point


A former Air Force officer says the U.S. military is bleeding talent and needs
an overhaul. On Point listens.



8:00 PM

As It Happens


Hear news and interviews from around the world on As It Happens.


9:00 PM

Joy Cardin  - 01/14C

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This hour, it's our monthly visit from the director of Wisconsin Public Radio. He joins Joy Cardin to take your questions and comments about WPR's programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio



10:00 PM

Kathleen Dunn  - 01/14D

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The first days of the 113th Congress, developments on the fiscal cliffs, changes to Obama's Cabinet, and possible gun control legislation... This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guest will be talking about these stories and other news from Washington.
Guest: Charles Lipson, Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago.



11:00 PM

Chapter A Day


Jim Fleming reads from "The Bartender's Tale," a novel by Ivan Doig that takes us once again to Montana. It's a coming of age story and much more.


11:30 PM

BBC World Service


Hear World news and features overnight seven days a week from the British Broadcasting Corporation.

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