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IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013 |
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6:00 AM
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Joy Cardin
- 01/22A

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Over the course of a lifetime, a single woman can pay as much as a million dollars more for living expenses than her married counterpart. That's according to Joy Cardin's guests, who discuss how they came to this conclusion and the modern single experience.
Guests: Lisa Arnold and Christina Campbell, co-founders of Onely.org (WUN-lee), a website about the modern single experience
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7:00 AM
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Joy Cardin
- 01/22B

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In the weeks since the shootings at a Connecticut elementary school, a wave of conspiracy theories has been making the rounds-including denials that the shootings ever happened. Joy Cardin's guest talks about why conspiracy theories take hold.
Guest: Benjamin Radford, deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine, Research Fellow with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry; books include "The Martians Have Landed! A History of Media-Driven Panics and Hoaxes" and "Hoaxes, Myths, and Manias: Why We Need Critical Thinking"
The Martians Have Landed! A History of Media-Driven ...
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8:00 AM
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Joy Cardin
- 01/22C

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It's another edition of "On Your Money". This week, Kevin takes another look at the tax figures that might impact you in 2013, explains who should be responsible for paying for your child's college tuition, and answers your personal financial questions!
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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9:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert in for Kathleen Dunn
- 01/22D

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According to a recent PEW study, one in five American adults and one-third of adults under age 30 have no religious affiliation. This hour of the program we discuss the rise of what are being called the "nones".
Guests:
9:00 - Katherine Ozment, Boston-based freelance writer, her recent cover story in Boston Magazine is "Losing Our Religion."
9:30 - Gregory A. Smith, senior researcher at the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life.
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10:00 AM
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Veronica Rueckert in for Kathleen Dunn
- 01/22E

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Immortalized in Homer's epic poem "The Iliad," this history of Troy has captivated researchers for decades. This hour, Veronica Rueckert speaks with an archeologist and historian to discuss the facts and legends surrounding this ancient civilization.
Guests:
- William Aylward, Archeologist and Classics Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Madeline Miller, Author, "The Song of Achilles."
The Song of Achilles
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11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
- 01/22F

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If you think you don't need to worry about fleas in the winter, think again! Larry Meiller finds out why. Plus, how to keep pets healthy and safe during the winter, and the costs of dog ownership.
Guest: Dr. Sandi Sawchuk, UW School of Veterinary Medicine
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12:30 PM
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Chapter A Day

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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.
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1:00 PM
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Talk of the Nation

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Fighting continues in Mali where French and local forces continue to battle Islamist militants. In neighboring Algeria, a hostage standoff ends with the deaths of dozens of captives and attackers. What's at stake in northern Africa--the latest front in the war with Al Qaeda.
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2:00 PM
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Talk of the Nation

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Robert Ballard helped discover new life forms, deep sea mountain ranges and famous ship wrecks. Even after centuries of discovery, he insists. But to what end? On the one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of National Geographic. What do we learn from exploration?
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3:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
- 01/22K

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All across Wisconsin, neighborhoods make up the heart and soul of our cities and towns. But just what makes a neighborhood great? And what makes your neighborhood even better? Ben and his guest take a trip "Around the Corner" to find out.
Guest: John McGivern, a member of Milwaukee's morning radio show on 96.5 WKLH. He's the host of "Around the Corner with John McGivern," which began its second season this month on Milwaukee Public Television. A schedule of airdates is at http://wpr.org/r/?994
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4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
- 01/22L

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His inauguration is over and now the work of a second term begins. In this hour, Ben Merens and his guest look at what issues await President Obama in the next four years and the unique challenges presidents face in their second terms.
Guest: David Cohen, Professor of Political Science, University of Akron, and Fellow at the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
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5:00 PM
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Q with Jian Ghomeshi

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On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: "Life of Pi" soundtrack composer Mychael Danna and "Zero Dark Thirty" actor Ricky Sekhon on the surreal and funny side of portraying al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Kathryn Bigelow's Oscar-nominated thriller.
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6:00 PM
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On Point

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We'll look at President Obama's inaugural address and the second term ahead this On Point.
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7:00 PM
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On Point

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On Point looks at the real parent trap -- Turning Into Your Parents.
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8:00 PM
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As It Happens

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Hear news and interviews from around the world on As It Happens.
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9:00 PM
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Joy Cardin
- 01/22C

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It's another edition of "On Your Money". This week, Kevin takes another look at the tax figures that might impact you in 2013, explains who should be responsible for paying for your child's college tuition, and answers your personal financial questions!
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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10:00 PM
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Veronica Rueckert in for Kathleen Dunn
- 01/22E

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Immortalized in Homer's epic poem "The Iliad," this history of Troy has captivated researchers for decades. This hour, Veronica Rueckert speaks with an archeologist and historian to discuss the facts and legends surrounding this ancient civilization.
Guests:
- William Aylward, Archeologist and Classics Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Madeline Miller, Author, "The Song of Achilles."
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11:00 PM
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Chapter A Day

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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.
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11:30 PM
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BBC World Service

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Hear World news and features overnight seven days a week from the British Broadcasting Corporation.
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IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013 |
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