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6:00 AM

Joy Cardin  - 11/26A

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Should we blame the unions for the demise of Twinkies, Sno-Balls, and Wonder Bread? Joy Cardin's guest says the story is much more complicated than that. He'll explain what's going on and why we shouldn't blame the unions.

Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy's guest warns of cybercriminals this holiday season, and shares some tips to make your Cyber Monday and subsequent online shopping experiences safer and more secure. http://wpr.org/r/?928

Guest:

- Michael Rosen, economics instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He is also president of the union representing MATC faculty, counselors, and professional staff.

- Sandy Chalmers, Division Administrator for Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.



7:00 AM

Joy Cardin  - 11/26B

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In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker about the state's priorities for 2013, including the next budget, mining reform, job creation, and more.
Guest: Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin. http://wpr.org/r/?929



7:30 AM

Joy Cardin  - 11/26X

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Wisconsin Republicans control state government after this month's elections-and Joy Cardin's guest says when you look at the numbers and the districts, they are likely to keep control for a long time.
Guest: Jack Craver, political reporter at the Capital Times. His Politiscope blog: http://wpr.org/r/?925



8:00 AM

Joy Cardin  - 11/26C

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It's an exciting time for Wisconsin's beer industry with some new breweries opening around the state and different kinds of beer being unveiled. Joy Cardin's guest discusses these and other developments, and invites you to share your favorite Wisconsin brewery or place to enjoy a pint.
Guest: Kevin Revolinski, world travel expert from Madison, and author of several guide books, including "Wisconsin's Best Beer Guide: A Travel Companion," available soon in its second edition. http://wpr.org/r/?927

Wisconsin's Best Beer Guide: A Travel Companion

9:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn  - 11/26D

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All Things Political with David Swerdlick, Contributing Editor at The Root
Guest:
David Swerdlick - Contributing Editor at The Root. He also writes for The Hill and the New York Daily News



10:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn  - 11/26E

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This hour Kathleen Dunn speaks with the Acting Director of the Peace Corps, Carrie Hessler-Radelet, about the organization's global health initiatives.
Guest: Carrie Hessler-Radelet, Acting Director of the Peace Corps.



11:00 AM

Larry Meiller  - 11/26F

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2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the three-masted schooner, the Rouse Simmons. Larry Meiller learns more about that vessel, better known as the Christmas tree ship.
Guest: Norma Bishop, executive director, Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc



11:45 AM

Larry Meiller  - 11/26G

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Larry Meiller visits with the UW Weather Guys. They discuss what impact Hurricane Sandy had on the North East coast of the U.S, and whether storms like this will be more frequent. Plus, a holiday season forecast, and whether snow is arriving later than usual in recent years.
Guests:

- Steve Ackerman, director, Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies, UW-Madison and professor of atmospheric sciences

- Jon Martin, professor and chair of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, UW-Madison



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


In the end, Israel and Hamas signed on to the cease fire. But the winners and
losers in the latest Middle East conflict stretch from Cairo to Ankara to
Teheran and Washington. The winners, and losers, after the latest Middle East
conflict. Plus, our weekly read of the Opinion Page.



2:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


Jacey Eckhart never worried about infidelity. But when news broke about David
Petraeus' affair, she confronted her husband a navy officer with more than
two decades of service "promise me that won't ever happen to us!" The
conversation about infidelity in military marriages.



3:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens  - 11/26K

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Balancing a budget during the holiday season is no easy feat. There are gifts to buy, trips to be taken, and bills to be paid. Ben Merens' guest has tips to keep your personal finances in order this holiday season, and has some advice on kicking off 2013 in good financial shape.
Guest: Shannon Plate, budget counselor, author, "Degunking Your Personal Finances"

Degunking Your Personal Finances

4:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens  - 11/26L

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This week, a senate committee will consider changes to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, a 26-year-old law that regulates how the government can monitor digital communications, including the contents of our cell phones, such as email conversations and social media postings. Ben and his guest discuss the ongoing battle between digital privacy and law enforcement.
Guest: Susan Freiwald (FREE-wald), professor of law at the University of San Francisco. She's authored and co-authored amicus briefs in major cases involving electronic surveillance laws



5:00 PM

Q with Jian Ghomeshi


On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Calvin Harris, the Scottish DJ and vocalist on his rise across several continents and hit collaborations with Rihanna and Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine. Plus, director Sarah Burns and one of the subjects from The Central Park Five, a documentary about the harrowing story of a group of teens wrongly accused and jailed for a jogger's brutal rape and assault.


6:00 PM

On Point


Fracking for natural gas booms on. But it uses and pollutes a lot of water. On
Point looks at the push to reduce, reuse, and recycle "frack water."



7:00 PM

On Point


Too much stuff in our lives. On Point talks to "The Minimalists," who say throw
it away, and don't look back.



8:00 PM

As It Happens


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


9:00 PM

Joy Cardin  - 11/26C

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It's an exciting time for Wisconsin's beer industry with some new breweries opening around the state and different kinds of beer being unveiled. Joy Cardin's guest discusses these and other developments, and invites you to share your favorite Wisconsin brewery or place to enjoy a pint.
Guest: Kevin Revolinski, world travel expert from Madison, and author of several guide books, including "Wisconsin's Best Beer Guide: A Travel Companion," available soon in its second edition. http://wpr.org/r/?927



10:00 PM

Kathleen Dunn  - 11/26E

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This hour Kathleen Dunn speaks with the Acting Director of the Peace Corps, Carrie Hessler-Radelet, about the organization's global health initiatives.
Guest: Carrie Hessler-Radelet, Acting Director of the Peace Corps.



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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