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IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
6:00 AM Joy Cardin Widespread use and abuse of prescription painkillers has led to a U.S. Senate investigation of pharmaceutical companies. After six, Joy Cardin's guest doctor says the medications are overprescribed, oversold, and overused. Guest: Dr. Andrew Kolodny (koh-LAHD-nee), Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Maimonides (my-MAH-nih-dees) Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and president of Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing www.supportprop.org
7:00 AM Joy Cardin Right to work legislation has been on the minds of many in light of a video clip released recently in which Governor Scott Walker discussed dividing and conquering labor unions. Joy Cardin's guest after seven discusses the political side of right to work legislation in Wisconsin. Guest: Scott Furlong, professor of political science at UW-Green Bay and the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
8:00 AM Joy Cardin After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says kids need more outdoor play time, for healthier brains, bodies, and social relationships. You can join in with your favorite outside playtime activities, past or present. Guest: Joan Almon (ALL-mun), director and co-founder of the Alliance for Childhood www.allianceforchildhood.org
9:00 AM Kathleen Dunn Last week, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame announced that Aretha Franklin will be inducted in August. After nine, Kathleen talks about Franklin's career and legacy with Aaron Cohen, author of a book about her iconic album, "Amazing Grace." GUEST: Aaron Cohen, Reviews Editor for DownBeat Magazine
10:00 AM Kathleen Dunn The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra played a concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City last week. After ten, Kathleen speaks with the Executive Director of the MSO, as well as its Principal Trumpet player. They talk about the Carnegie Hall experience and look ahead to future MSO performances. GUESTS: Maryellen Gleason, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Mark Niehaus, Principal Trumpet for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
11:00 AM Larry Meiller Part of being a pet owner is making good end of life care decisions for the animals in our lives. At eleven, Larry Meiller finds out about what resources are available so we can feel confident about our choices. Guest: Carrie Donahue, DVM, Full Circle In-Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia
11:45 AM Larry Meiller There's a lot of variety in types of pets. Larry Meiller finds out at eleven forty-five how to take good care of fish, birds, reptiles, small mammals, and more! Guest: Kurt Sladky, DVM, Clinical Associate Professor in Zoological Medicine and Section Head of the Special Species Health Service, UW School of Veterinary Medicine
12:30 PM Chapter A Day Michele Good reads from "Patti LuPone: a memoir." The Broadway legend and multiple award winner has been a huge success on stage. In this memoir she takes the reader backstage personally and professionally to explore her life.
1:00 PM Talk of the Nation More and more people facing amputation are making a difficult choice... removing not just part of a foot or ankle, but everything below the knee. They often walk better, are more comfortable, and have more choices available to them because prostheses have greatly improved in the past 20 or 30 years. After one, on Talk Of The Nation, a look at the new choices for amputees.
2:00 PM Talk of the Nation Greece inches closer and closer to default, markets reel, and economists warn it could get much, much worse. After two, on Talk Of The Nation, the consequences of a Greek chain reaction.
3:00 PM At Issue with Ben Merens The Milwaukee Bucks finished this season with a record of 31-35, and the Bradley Center had its lowest attendance since the team moved there in 1988. There's been talk of building a new stadium...and even some rumors of the team leaving Milwaukee for good. After three, Ben and his guest discuss the future of the Milwaukee Bucks franchise. Guest: Don Walker, sports business reporter and blogger at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His blog, "The Business of Sports" is at: http://wpr.org/r/?628
4:00 PM At Issue with Ben Merens Two major international summits will convene over the next few days. The leaders of the G-8 nations meet in Camp David tomorrow and Saturday, followed by the NATO summit in Chicago on Sunday and Monday. After four, Ben talks to two experts on what world government and military leaders hope to accomplish. GUESTS 4-4:30pm Matthew Goodman - William E. Simon Chair in Political Economy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Goodman was previously the White House coordinator for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in the Obama Administration 4:30-5pm David Bosco - Assistant Professor at American University's School of International Service and a Contributing Editor at Foreign Policy Magazine
5:00 PM Q with Jian Ghomeshi After five, on Q with Jian Ghomeshi, Atlantic writer Massoud Hayoun on Tunisian broadcaster Nessma TV being fined for airing the 2007 animated film Persepolis. Former American Idol winner turned country music star Carrie Underwood talks about her 4th studio album, Blown Away. Plus, alt-country singer Del Barber stops by.
6:00 PM On Point After six, On Point: The Class of 2012. Caps, gowns, and a still tough economy. On Point talks with the Class of 2012 about jobs, strategies, and how the real world looks from Graduation Day.
7:00 PM On Point After seven, On Point: Author Hilary Mantel (man-TELL). On Point goes back to the deadly intrigues in the court of Henry VIII (Henry-the-eighth) with celebrated "Wolf Hall" author, Hilary Mantel (man-TELL).
8:00 PM As It Happens After eight, it's news and interviews from around the world on As It Happens.
9:00 PM Joy Cardin After nine, Joy Cardin's guest says kids need more outdoor play time, for healthier brains, bodies, and social relationships. You can join in with your favorite outside playtime activities, past or present. Guest: Joan Almon (ALL-mun), director and co-founder of the Alliance for Childhood www.allianceforchildhood.org
10:00 PM Kathleen Dunn The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra played a concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City last week. After ten, Kathleen speaks with the Executive Director of the MSO, as well as its Principal Trumpet player. They talk about the Carnegie Hall experience and look ahead to future MSO performances. GUESTS: Maryellen Gleason, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Mark Niehaus, Principal Trumpet for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
11:00 PM Chapter A Day Michele Good reads from "Patti LuPone: a memoir." The Broadway legend and multiple award winner has been a huge success on stage. In this memoir she takes the reader backstage personally and professionally to explore her life.
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, MAY 17, 2012

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