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IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
6:00 AM Joy Cardin The holiday season is joyous, but sometimes it's stressful to spend time with certain family members. Joy Cardin speaks to an expert on relationships about how to deal with dysfunctional family members during the holidays. Guest: Elizabeth Bernstein (BURN-steen), columnist at the Wall Street Journal, where she writes the "Bonds: On Relationships" column. Her article, "Dysfunctional Family Bingo": http://wpr.org/r/?959
7:00 AM Joy Cardin Labor unions nationwide say they are gearing up for the 2014 midterm elections after losing battles with several Republican governors, including Rick Snyder who made Michigan a right-to-work state this week. Joy Cardin's labor analyst talks about the various fronts in the fight with conservative leaders, and how unions are trying to remain a viable political force. Guest: Michael Rosen, Economics Instructor, Milwaukee Area Technical College, and President, American Federation of Teachers Local 212, which represents MATC faculty, counselors and professional staff.
8:00 AM Joy Cardin Smart phones, tablets, laptops, Facebook . . . how should parents navigate these technologies when it comes to their kids? Joy Cardin speaks to an author about her guide to parenting in the digital age. Guest: Lynn Schofield (SKOH-field) Clark, author of "The Parent App: Understanding Families in the Digital Age." She's an Associate Professor in Media, Film, and Journalism Studies, and Director of the Estlow International Center for Journalism and New Media at the University of Denver. Guest recommends these sites: www.netfamilynews.org and www.commonsensemedia.org The Parent App: Understanding Families in the Digita...
9:00 AM Kathleen Dunn This hour, Kathleen Dunn discusses the upcoming constitutional referendum in Egypt and the US recognition of the Syrian Opposition Coalition. Guests: 9am: Mona el-Ghobashy - Assistant Professor of Political Science at Barnard College 9:30am: James F. Jeffrey - Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Turkey, and Albania. He was the Deputy National Security advisor in the George W. Bush Administration from 2007 to 2008 and is currently a visiting fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy
10:00 AM Kathleen Dunn Join Kathleen Dunn for her December open line. Call in with your show and guest suggestions.
11:00 AM Larry Meiller With temperatures dropping, it's a good reminder that there are home repairs and improvements to finish before winter! Larry Meiller finds out what those might be, and what to prioritize. Guests: - Ken Adams, Adams Design Construction in Madison - John Freiburger, Freiburger and Associates in Fitchburg
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 Before dawn on Tuesday, soldiers stormed the home of Mali's prime minister and forced his resignation--which adds another complication to efforts to restore government control in the northern part of the country that's been taken over by a branch of al-Qaida. Options for intervention in Mali. Plus, the NCAA's conference shuffle.
2:00 PM Talk of the Nation Once the weather cools, we tend not to think so much about drought. But on the Mississippi River, the situation is as dire as ever. The water is as much as twenty feet below normal levels and if it gets too shallow, grain barges and other shipping won't get through. A look at the many consequences as drought continues throughout the country.
3:00 PM At Issue with Ben Merens Since the dawn of movie-making, music has been essential to the cinematic experience. From the pre-talkie days, to the epic symphonies of "The Lord of the Rings," we've connected to our films through music. In this hour, Ben and his guest discuss the role of music in the movies, how it's changed over time, and take your picks for the greatest movie music ever. Guest: Timothy Scheurer (SHOY-err), Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Shawnee State University. He's written numerous books about the history of American music, including "Music and Mythmaking in Film" Music and Mythmaking in Film
4:00 PM At Issue with Ben Merens Tomorrow is the deadline for states to decide whether or not to run their own health care exchanges, a key part of the president's health care law. At least 15 states have opted to run their own, leaving the vast majority of states in the hands of the federal government. Ben Merens and his guess discuss what the different exchanges mean for health care consumers. Guest: Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin.
5:00 PM Q with Jian Ghomeshi On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: MoMA's inclusion of 10 video games has sparked a debate about whether they can be considered art. Then, an interview with Michael C. Hall, star of the popular Showtime series Dexter. Plus, Nanette Vonnegut, daughter of the late American author Kurt Vonnegut, on her father as a man and a writer.
6:00 PM On Point Once we went to the Moon. Now, we make smartphone apps. On Point talks about really taking on our big challenges, with big ambition again. Cancer. The climate. Sky's the limit.
7:00 PM On Point Big money investors are now buying up piles of homes, and whole neighborhoods. On Point looks at what's happening with houses and the real estate market.
8:00 PM As It Happens Hear news and interviews from around the world on As It Happens.
9:00 PM Joy Cardin Smart phones, tablets, laptops, Facebook-how should parents navigate these technologies when it comes to their kids? Joy Cardin speaks to an author about her guide to parenting in the digital age. Guest: Lynn Schofield (SKOH-field) Clark, author of "The Parent App: Understanding Families in the Digital Age." She's an Associate Professor in Media, Film, and Journalism Studies, and Director of the Estlow International Center for Journalism and New Media at the University of Denver.
10:00 PM Kathleen Dunn This hour, Kathleen Dunn discusses the upcoming constitutional referendum in Egypt and the US recognition of the Syrian Opposition Coalition. Guests: Mona el-Ghobashy - Assistant Professor of Political Science at Barnard College James F. Jeffrey - Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Turkey, and Albania. He was the Deputy National Security advisor in the George W. Bush Administration from 2007 to 2008 and is currently a visiting fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy
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.
IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012

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