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Ideas Network Program Notes

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6:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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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



7:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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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/



8:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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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.



9:00 AM

Veronica Rueckert

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Have the internet, texting, and social media sites destroyed the art of letter writing? Veronica Rueckert's guest provides tips for utilizing the written word, in letters and journals.

Guest: Samara O'Shea (suh-MAY-ruh oh-SHAY), author of "For the Love of Letters: A 21st-Century Guide to the Art of Letter Writing," and creator of the letter writing service and blog, "Letter Lover" at www.letterlover.com.



10:00 AM

Veronica Rueckert

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Just in time for the holidays, Veronica Rueckert is joined by confectioner Leanne Cordisco. We'll discuss the art of making chocolate, toffee, and caramel.
Guest: Leanne Cordisco, Chef and Co-owner, Christine's Gourmet Toffees and the Chocolaterian Cafe. http://chocolateriancafe.com



11:00 AM

Larry Meiller

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On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller learns what we can do to get our lawns and gardens in the best condition possible before winter's arrival.
Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based host of "Melinda's Garden Moments," author of more than twenty gardening books.



12:30 PM

Chapter A Day


Jim Fleming reads from "A Dog Named Boo" by Lisa J. Edwards. It's the true story of how an unwanted dog turned her life around and, with her help, changed the lives of many more.


1:00 PM

Talk of the Nation Science Friday


Is Australia's Great Barrier Reef in trouble? Join Ira Flatow on the next
Science Friday for a look at the alarming state of the world's largest coral
reef system. Plus, scientists at the cutting edge are studying how our body's
own genetic modifications may influence our memories.



2:00 PM

Talk of the Nation Science Friday


Did you know that some infinities are bigger than other infinities? Ira Flatow and Steven Strogatz talks about that and other math mysteries, from his book "The Joy of X." Plus, you can turn stem cells into heart and brain cells? How about a whole new organism?


3:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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Maybe it's the smell of well worn, yellowed pages. Or the satisfaction from a well written chapter. What about that feeling of suspense that keeps us turning page after page, keeping us up way too late? In this hour of At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the love of reading, and all of the elements that go into it.
Guest: Pam Allyn, executive director of LitLife and founding director of LitWorld, author of numerous books, including "Your Child's Writing Life: How to Inspire Confidence, Creativity, and Skill at Every Age." http://pamallyn.com/



4:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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A look at the news that's been in the week that was today after four on Your Views on the News on At Issue.
Guest: Mort Sipress is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science at UW-Eau Claire.



5:00 PM

Q with Jian Ghomeshi


On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Vancouver's Hannah Georgas performs live on the show. NY Times TV critic Neil Getzlinger on the overuse of "Really?" Plus, country music star Kenny Rogers on his new memoir, and much more.


6:00 PM

On Point


The Week in the News: Debate and aftermath. Turkey and Syria trade artillery fire. Benghazi won't go away. The On Point weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.


7:00 PM

The Moth Radio Hour


A high school quarterback leaves Montana as a promising son and returns years later to reveal a shocking secret. A boy from Sierra Leone describes his transformation from innocent child to cold-hearted soldier. A teenage girl discovers how to control her errant parrot. And a construction worker discovers the up-side of his girlfriend's one-year prison sentence. Hosted by The Moth Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson.


8:00 PM

As It Happens


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


9:00 PM

Joy Cardin

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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.



10:00 PM

Veronica Rueckert

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Just in time for the holidays, Veronica Rueckert is joined by confectioner Leanne Cordisco. We'll discuss the art of making chocolate, toffee, and caramel.
Guest: Leanne Cordisco, Chef and Co-owner, Christine's Gourmet Toffees and the Chocolaterian Cafe. http://chocolateriancafe.com



11:00 PM

Chapter A Day


Jim Fleming reads from "A Dog Named Boo" by Lisa J. Edwards. It's the true story of how an unwanted dog turned her life around and, with her help, changed the lives of many 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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