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6:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin

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If you're looking for a great getaway this autumn or winter, consider heading north! John Munson and his guest share some of the many fun and relaxing activities to enjoy on and around Lake Superior, and invite you to "Tell John Where to Go" to take in the big lake.
Guest: Konnie LeMay, editor, Lake Superior Magazine. http://www.lakesuperior.com/



7:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin

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A new report from the International Energy Agency says the United States could surpass Saudi Arabia in oil production by the end of the decade...and become an oil exporter soon after that. John Munson's guest says there is a serious down side to that prediction.
Guest: Michael Klare, Professor of Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College. His books include "The Race for What's Left: The Scramble for the World's Last Resources."

The Race for What's Left: The Scramble for the World...

8:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin

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More twists and turns in the case involving former CIA Director David Petraeus, President Obama says immigration reform is on the way, and new leaders are chosen in the state legislature. John Munson's guests discuss these issues and more of the top national and state news in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Keene Winters, financial planner, Schofield; member, Wausau City Council, and member, steering committee of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau.

- Georgia Duerst (DERST)-Lahti (LAH-tee), professor of political science, Beloit College.



9:00 AM

Veronica Rueckert

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It took more than six-thousand scientists, over nine-billion dollars, and a massive machine built by engineers from one hundred countries to search for it. The Higgs Boson, also called "The God particle," has been found. Or has it?
Guest: Sean Carroll is a physicist at the California Institute of Technology. He is the author of "From Eternity to Here" and "Spacetime and Geometry." His latest book, "The Particle at the End of the Universe," is out this week.

From Eternity to Here

10:00 AM

Veronica Rueckert

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Join us for a special music hour with jazz saxophonist, Tia Fuller. She will play songs from her new album, "Angelic Warrior," and has some interesting things to say about women, music and the importance of finding the inner warrior.
Guest: Tia Fuller is an artist and teacher. Perhaps best known as the saxophonist in Beyonce's band, Fuller has performed around the world and appeared on television shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, the BET Awards, the American Music Awards and Total Request Live. An accomplished performer in her own right, Fuller has recorded three CDs with her all-women quartet, and her new album, "Angelic Warrior"-which she also produced-is just out.

Angelic Warrior

11:00 AM

Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller

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It's time for Garden Talk. Chances are there are a few gardeners on your holiday gift list. Judith Siers-Poisson learns about great gifts for them, and for anyone who appreciates "green" gifts.
Guest: Astrid ("US-trid") Newenhouse, Associate Scientist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on agricultural sustainability



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 Science Friday


Join Ira Flatow for a chat with James Watson, one of the scientists who
famously discovered that DNA is formed in a double helix.



2:00 PM

Talk of the Nation Science Friday


A look at the new electronic voting technology, and how it performed on Election Day.


3:00 PM

Rob Ferrett in for Ben Merens

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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. These words, which first crawled up movie screens in 1977, embody a film series that is still resonating with fans today...and that excitement will extend to a future generation with the recent announcement of three new Star Wars films. This hour, Rob Ferrett and his guest dive into the Star Wars franchise, examine why it's remained so popular over the years, and discuss the level of devotion the fans have shown to it for over 35 years.
Guest: Jon Pollack, history instructor and pop culture expert at Madison Area Technical College



4:00 PM

Rob Ferrett in for Ben Merens

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Today on At Issue, it's Your Views on the News. Join Rob Ferrett and news analyst Lilly Goren to discuss your thoughts about the week's most significant news story.
Guest: Lilly Goren, Associate Professor of Politics Carroll University.



5:00 PM

Q with Jian Ghomeshi


On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Friday Live musical guest and jazz singer Molly Johnson. Neurologist and writer Oliver Sacks on his latest book, "Hallucinations." Plus, Elvira Kurt's Cultural Hall of Shame.


6:00 PM

On Point


Petraeus (peh-TRAY-us) and scandal. Obama faces the press. Benghazi (ben-GAH-zee) hearings. Israel pounds Hamas (hah-MAHS). The On Point weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.


7:00 PM

The Moth Radio Hour


Erin Barker learns why her mother's pregnancy is not good news for her father. Alvin Hall grew up on a small farm on the Florida Panhandle where Viewmaster slides of exotic lands fueled his imagination. Paul Teodo is hitchhiking in Chicago when his hot temper helps him out of a profoundly dangerous situation. Sam Thurman's eyeglasses are knocked off his head at a punk rock concert. Ameera Chowdhury is a teenager and thrilled when punk icon Iggy Pop begins to correspond with her. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson, Senior Producer at The Moth.


8:00 PM

As It Happens


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


9:00 PM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin

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More twists and turns in the case involving former CIA Director David Petraeus, President Obama says immigration reform is on the way, and new leaders are chosen in the state legislature. John Munson's guests discuss these issues and more of the top national and state news in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Keene Winters, financial planner, Schofield; member, Wausau City Council, and member, steering committee of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau.

- Georgia Duerst (DERST)-Lahti (LAH-tee), professor of political science, Beloit College.



10:00 PM

Veronica Rueckert

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Join us for a special music hour with jazz saxophonist, Tia Fuller. She will play songs from her new album, "Angelic Warrior," and has some interesting things to say about women, music and the importance of finding the inner warrior.
Guest: Tia Fuller is an artist and teacher. Perhaps best known as the saxophonist in Beyonce's band, Fuller has performed around the world and appeared on television shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, the BET Awards, the American Music Awards and Total Request Live. An accomplished performer in her own right, Fuller has recorded three CDs with her all-women quartet, and her new album, "Angelic Warrior"-which she also produced-is just out.



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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