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6:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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There's a lot of debate about the environmental and economic impacts of frac sand mining in Wisconsin, but what about the social impact? Joy Cardin speaks to an anthropology professor about how frac sand mining affects communities around Wisconsin.

And for a Veteran's Day Wake-Up Call, Joy Cardin's guest says some of Wisconsin's veterans are homeless-and need help meeting their needs.

Guest: Tom Pearson, assistant professor of anthropology at UW-Stout

Wake-Up Call guest: Dennis Johnson, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative www.neverhomeless.org/



7:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest recaps last week's elections, including the Republicans taking back full control of state government, and what their priorities are for the next legislative session.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.



7:30 AM

Joy Cardin

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The State Capitol Report continues after seven-thirty when Joy Cardin talks with two state lawmakers about the goals and ambitions for the next legislative session, including the state budget, mining, jobs and more.
Guests:

- Peter Barca, Democratic State Representative, Kenosha; Assembly Minority Leader.

- Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator, West Bend; Assistant Majority Leader-elect.



8:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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In honor of Veterans Day, Joy Cardin speaks to a Vietnam vet about his time as an Army journalist in Southeast Asia and his book of short stories about soldiers in Vietnam who served as cooks, clerks, correspondents, and other soldiers who performed non-combat duties.

Guest:

Doug Bradley, author of "DEROS Vietnam: Dispatches from the Air-Conditioned Jungle." He's a Vietnam veteran, a former Army journalist, and he teaches a Vietnam-related course at UW-Madison.



9:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn

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Another edition of All Things Political with Kathleen Dunn and her guests as they discuss last week's elections, and preview President Obama's second term.
Guests:

9:00- Matt Bai, chief political correspondent, "The New York Times Magazine," and writer of the "Political Times" column for the Times political blog, "The
Caucus."

9:30 - Scott Bauer, Associated Press correspondent, based in Madison, WI.



10:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn

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In commemoration of Veterans' Day, we talk about an effort to collect a photograph of every Wisconsin Vietnam Veteran. Kathleen Dunn and her guests discuss the project with the founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, as well as a Wisconsinite who has been active in finding photos for the project.
GUESTS:
Jan Scruggs - President and Founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Bryce Kelley - Medford resident. Bryce has been active in acquiring photos of Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans for the project.
LISTENERS: For more information on how to submit photos of Vietnam Veterans from Wisconsin, visit www.vvmf.org/wisconsin



11:00 AM

Larry Meiller

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Mid-November means it's time for the new release of Beaujolais Nouveau ("boh-joh-LAY new-VOH") wine. Larry Meiller finds out why this wine is better young than aged. Plus, ideas for wines to accompany holiday meals.
Guest: Philippe Coquard ("fee-LEEP ko-KAR"), winemaker, Wollersheim Winery



11:45 AM

Larry Meiller

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Craft wines and beers are well known, but what about mead? Larry Meiller visits with the owner of Wisconsin's first meadery and learns about the fermented honey beverage.
Guest: Colleen Bos, owner and founder of Bos Meadery in Madison, a former medievalist and long-time homebrewer



12:30 PM

Chapter A Day


Susan Sweeney reads from Ann Patchett's Novel "State of Wonder." A doctor travels to the Amazon and finds extraordinary things, opening opportunities for the future and reviving travails from the past.


1:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


You send your child off to war and they join a new family. When they return
home, how does that affect yours? From the front lines to the home front, when your child returns from war. Plus, our weekly read of the Opinion Page.



2:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


Hurricane Sandy served as the latest lethal reminder that many of the places we
most want to live are also the most dangerous. Why we risk it, to live where
we want. Plus, the Who's Pete Townshend joins us, and takes your calls.



3:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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Veterans returning from service are continuing to take advantage of the G.I. Bill to receive a college degree, but only nine percent of G.I. Bill Vets earn a degree. Join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss the problems facing Veterans in higher education.
Guests:
-Ed Tick, a psychotherapist, is the founder and director of Soldier's Heart. He is the author of War and the Soul and has been a pioneer in the field of post traumatic stress disorder issues for veterans.
- Thomas Conroy , Professor of Communication at Castleton College in Vermont. He is a Vietnam Veteran.
- Jordan Gowland is a 2nd semester student at Castleton State College, majoring in Criminal Justice. He served in the US Marine Corps as an infantryman for two deployments of "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan and other Asiatic countries.



4:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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Former four-star general David Petraeus stepped down from his position as CIA director last week, after an FBI investigation against him uncovered evidence of an extramarital affair. Ben Merens and his guest discuss the investigation, and the questions surrounding it.
Guest: Michael Cohen, writer and columnist who focuses on American politics and U.S. foreign policy. His columns have appeared in the New York Daily News, the Guardian, and Foreign Policy Magazine. He's also a fellow at the Century Foundation.



5:00 PM

Q with Jian Ghomeshi


It's a special best of edition of Q with Jian Ghomeshi. Q debates the changing roles of libraries. Comic and actor Ray Romano on his career and a documentary about his stand-up comedy tour, 95 Miles to Go. Plus, a performance and chat with Cold Specks.


6:00 PM

On Point


Republicans on what's next for the GOP. What stays the same, post-election?
What has to change? On Point hears the internal debate.



7:00 PM

On Point


America's voting problem. Long lines. Tangled ballot counts. Overall low turnout. How do we fix it?


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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In honor of Veterans Day, Joy Cardin speaks to a Vietnam vet about his time as an Army journalist in Southeast Asia and his book of short stories about soldiers in Vietnam who served as cooks, clerks, correspondents, and other soldiers who performed non-combat duties.

Guest:

Doug Bradley, author of "DEROS Vietnam: Dispatches from the Air-Conditioned Jungle." He's a Vietnam veteran, a former Army journalist, and he teaches a Vietnam-related at course at UW-Madison.



10:00 PM

Kathleen Dunn

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In commemoration of Veterans' Day, we talk about an effort to collect a photograph of every Wisconsin Vietnam Veteran. Kathleen Dunn and her guests discuss the project with the founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, as well as a Wisconsinite who has been active in finding photos for the project.
GUESTS:
Jan Scruggs - President and Founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Bryce Kelley - Medford resident. Bryce has been active in acquiring photos of Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans for the project.
LISTENERS: For more information on how to submit photos of Vietnam Veterans from Wisconsin, visit www.vvmf.org/wisconsin



11:00 PM

Chapter A Day


Susan Sweeney reads from Ann Patchett's Novel "State of Wonder." A doctor travels to the Amazon and finds extraordinary things, opening opportunities for the future and reviving travails from the past.


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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