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IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013 |
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6:00 AM
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Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin
- 02/04A

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In spite of stuttering badly when answering judges' questions, an American Idol contestant recently stunned audiences with his beautiful singing voice. Rob Ferrett speaks to a guest about why people stutter, how stutterers are able to sing perfectly, and how so many people are able to overcome their stuttering.
Guest:
- Jane Fraser (FRAY-zur), president of The Stuttering Foundation and co-author of "If Your Child Stutters: A Guide for Parents." She's also the vice president of the Association for Research into Stammering in Childhood. You can get more information on stuttering at www.stutteringhelp.org or by calling 800-992-9392.
If Your Child Stutters: A Guide for Parents
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7:00 AM
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Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin
- 02/04B

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Rob Ferrett's guest transportation expert explains why he says public transit is so important to so many people, and invites you to share how it fits into your daily life. www.witransitweek.com
Guest: Craig Thompson, Executive Director of the Transportation Development Authority.
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7:30 AM
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Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin
- 02/04X

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State Democrats have unveiled a number of bills - some of which have already been endorsed by Gov. Scott Walker - that they say would quickly create jobs in Wisconsin. In this week's State Capitol Report, Rob Ferrett talks with Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca about the package and what else may be needed to put people back to work. Story: http://wpr.org/r/?1013
Guest: Peter Barca, Democratic State Representative from Kenosha and Assembly Minority Leader.
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8:00 AM
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Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin
- 02/04C

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WPR's Director joins Rob Ferrett this hour to answer your questions about WPR's programming and operations on this month's edition of "Mondays With Mike."
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio
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9:00 AM
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Kathleen Dunn
- 02/04D

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It's another edition of All Things Political this hour as Kathleen Dunn, and her guest, discuss the week's top news.
Guest: TBA
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10:00 AM
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Kathleen Dunn
- 02/04E

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February 4th is the 100th anniversary of Rosa Parks' birth. Her legacy is reduced to her refusal to give up her seat to a white man, but she contributed much more to civil rights in the United States. Kathleen Dunn speaks to a Rosa Parks' biographer about her many other contributions to civil rights.
Guest: Jeanne Theoharis, author of "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks." She's a professor of political science at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York.
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
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11:00 AM
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Larry Meiller
- 02/04F

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It can be difficult to know when it makes sense to repair a computer, and when it's time for a replacement. Larry Meiller gets advice on how to know when your computer is at the end of its life, and how to ensure that you don't lose valuable information. Plus, this month's list of useful websites.
Guest: Peter Greene, computer consultant, InfoStar.com
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12:30 PM
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Chapter A Day

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Jim Fleming reads from "Midnight Catch" by Norman Gilliland. In the autumn of 1929 a young man stumbles across the aftermath of murder.
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1:00 PM
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Talk of the Nation

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On Talk of the Nation, we tackle the news, the issues and the stories that you want to know more about. Join us for analysis, perspective and voices from across the country.
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2:00 PM
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Talk of the Nation

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In the week ahead, we'll launch our annual Oscar Docs series, and bring you the people behind the year's top documentaries. We'll start, with Searching for Sugar Man.
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3:00 PM
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At Issue
- 02/04K

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Americans should be much more concerned about the growing worker skills' shortage in our nation than a lack of jobs - so says John Munson's guest today on At Issue.
Guest: Ed Gordon is a consultant and author of Winning the Global Talent Showdown.
Winning the Global Talent Showdown
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4:00 PM
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At Issue
- 02/04L

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Months after being shot by the Taliban, teenage activist Malala Yousafzai (muh-LA-la you-suhv-ZEYE) spoke out today about her vision to make a good education available to every girl across the globe. John Munson talks with the president of the group seeking to make Malala's vision a reality about the global challenges facing women's education.
Guest: Alyse (ill-LEASE) Nelson, president and CEO of Vital Voices Global Partnership. Vital Voices founded the Malala Fund, which supports the education and empowerment of girls in Pakistan and around the world. http://www.vitalvoices.org/
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5:00 PM
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Q with Jian Ghomeshi

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On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Canadian women's hockey captain Hayley Wickenheiser on heading toward the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia...one year from this week. Cissy Houston on her memoir, "Remembering Whitney: My Story of Love, Loss and The Night the Music Stopped". PLUS, Q's Sports Culture Panel, today with Mary Ormsby and Stephen Brunt, reflects on the Super Bowl.
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6:00 PM
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On Point

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Egypt in crisis. A "collapse of the state" warning, and what comes next.
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7:00 PM
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On Point

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The day after the Super Bowl, politics and mega-sports. Imperial sports.
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8:00 PM
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As It Happens

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Hear news and interviews from around the world on As It Happens.
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9:00 PM
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Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin
- 02/04C

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WPR's Director joins Rob Ferrett this hour to answer your questions about WPR's programming and operations on this month's edition of "Mondays With Mike."
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio
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10:00 PM
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Kathleen Dunn
- 02/04E

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February 4th is the 100th anniversary of Rosa Parks' birth. Her legacy is reduced to her refusal to give up her seat to a white man, but she contributed much more to civil rights in the United States. Kathleen Dunn speaks to a Rosa Parks' biographer about her many other contributions to civil rights.
Guest: Jeanne Theoharis, author of "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks." She's a professor of political science at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York.
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11:00 PM
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Chapter A Day

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Jim Fleming reads from "Midnight Catch" by Norman Gilliland. In the autumn of 1929 a young man stumbles across the aftermath of murder.
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11:30 PM
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BBC World Service

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Hear World news and features overnight seven days a week from the British Broadcasting Corporation.
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