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6:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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Michigan is poised this week to become the 24th state to enact right-to-work legislation. Joy Cardin talks with a political commentator from Michigan about why Republicans are pushing the measure and how it may affect union activity. Then, her guest lawmaker discusses her concerns over Wisconsin potentially becoming a right-to-work state.
Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy Cardin's guest says while you may be drawn to the cheaper price, E15 fuel can severely damage your vehicle and urges regulators to stop selling the ethanol blend.
Guests:

- Bill Ballenger, Editor and Publisher, "Inside Michigan Politics" newsletter. www.insidemichiganpolitics.com

- Chris Sinicki, Democratic State Representative, Milwaukee; ranking Democrat, Assembly Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.

- Wake-Up Call: Pam Moen, Assistant Vice President of Public Affairs, AAA Wisconsin.



7:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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It's the State Capitol Report! Joy Cardin talks with WPR's state government reporter about the latest developments from beneath the capitol dome, including lawmakers moving to end same-day voter registration, reforming the Government Accountability Board, Arizona-style immigration overhaul, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.



7:30 AM

Joy Cardin

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In the second half of the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks about the future of mining in Wisconsin with former Department of Natural Resources Secretary George Meyer, and his concerns about how the process is moving forward in the state legislature.
Guest: George Meyer, Executive Director, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, and former DNR Secretary.



8:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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With job interviews, dates, business meetings, and social events, we're constantly forming first impressions. Joy Cardin speaks to a body language expert about the thousands of nonverbal cues we give off and what they say about us.

Guest:

Patti Wood, author of "SNAP: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma." She researches and consults on first impressions, body language, and nonverbal communication. She speaks to Fortune 500 companies, national associations, judges, and law enforcement officials and regularly appears in the media. The Washington Post called her the "Gold Standard of Body Language Experts."

SNAP: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Lan...

9:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn

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Kathleen Dunn and her guests recap the week's top political news.
Guests:

9:00 - Clarence Page, op-ed columnist, Tribune Media Services. Member, editorial board, Chicago Tribune.

9:30 - Dave Zweifel - Editor Emeritus at the Capital Times



10:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn

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The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959. This hour, Kathleen Dunn is joined by current performers to discuss the theatre's history and the art of improv.

Guests: Cate Freedman, Eddie Mujica and Neal Dandade, performers with Second City.



11:00 AM

Larry Meiller

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During the holiday season, many of us make more purchases than at other times of the year. Larry Meiller finds out what to keep in mind about gift cards, returns, and more.
Guests:

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

- Michelle Reinen ("RYE-nen"), Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection



12:30 PM

Chapter A Day


Michele Good reads from "Dewey: The Small Town Library Cat Who Touched the World" by Vicky Myron. The staff of the Spencer Library in a small Iowa community saved the kitten. The cat saved the community.


1:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


Many worry that democracy hangs in the balance in Egypt and that a vote to
approve a new Constitution would grant the president and the Islamist-dominated
parliament too much power. But if it fails, President Morsi would have
unchecked power. The battle for democracy in Egypt, plus our weekly turn to
the Opinion Page.



2:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


Sometimes, parents do awful things. Take, for example, Jovan <>
Belcher, the Kansas City Chiefs linebacker who shot and killed his girlfriend,
and then himself. Their deaths are tragedy enough, but someday, someone will
have to tell their daughter what happened. Telling the kids, after parents do
terrible things.



3:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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Are you sending out your resume but not getting calls for positions you're qualified for? Have you been putting off writing or revising your resume? Join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how to write a killer resume. http://theessayexpert.com
Guest: Brenda Bernstein, founder and senior editor at The Essay Expert LLC. She has been coaching job seekers and college applicants on their written application documents for over fifteen years.



4:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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Americans are spending more and more time on social media...37% more time than last year, to be specific. In this hour, Ben and his guest discuss the continued proliferation of social media, how our habits have changed, and how social media is changing the way we view the world around us.
Guest: Steve Noll, marketing instructor and social media expert, Madison Area Technical College



5:00 PM

Q with Jian Ghomeshi


On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: A look at the persistent myth that December 21st could mark the end of the world. Witty journalist and author Caitlin Moran on her new collection of music and pop culture essays, Moranthology. Plus, a look at the enduring appeal of James Bond with ex-Bond director John Glen


6:00 PM

On Point


On Point goes back to Syria, where the fighting is intense, the warnings are
loud, and the future is wildly unclear.



7:00 PM

On Point


"Because I said So." Jeopardy champ Ken Jennings on the myths and warnings
parents give their kids.



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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With job interviews, dates, business meetings, and social events, we're constantly forming first impressions. Joy Cardin speaks to a body language expert about the thousands of nonverbal cues we give off and what they say about us.

Guest:

Patti Wood, author of "SNAP: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma." She researches and consults on first impressions, body language, and nonverbal communication. She speaks to Fortune 500 companies, national associations, judges, and law enforcement officials and regularly appears in the media. The Washington Post called her the "Gold Standard of Body Language Experts."



10:00 PM

Kathleen Dunn

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The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959. This hour, Kathleen Dunn is joined by current performers to discuss the theatre's history and the art of improv.

Guests: Cate Freedman, Eddie Mujica and Neal Dandade, performers with Second City.



11:00 PM

Chapter A Day


Michele Good reads from "Dewey: The Small Town Library Cat Who Touched the World" by Vicky Myron. The staff of the Spencer Library in a small Iowa community saved the kitten. The cat saved the community.


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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