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6:00 AM

Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin

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Summer-like weather has arrived in full force across Wisconsin, just in time for Independence Day. Rob Ferrett's guest has some great ideas to help you celebrate your patriotism, plus some other fun events to take in for the rest of July.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers, and Contributing Travel Editor, American BoomeR. Monthly contributor to our "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.



7:00 AM

Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled by a 5-to-4 vote to uphold most of the Affordable Care Act, including the individual mandate provision. Rob Ferrett's guests react to the decision and what it means for the future of health care in Wisconsin.
Guests:

7:07 - Jolly Emrey, Associate Professor of Political Science, UW-Whitewater; one of her areas of expertise is law and courts.

7:15 - Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point

7:22 - Tom Oliver, Professor, Department of Population Health Sciences, UW-Madison; Director, UW Master of Public Health Program.

7:36 - Ron Johnson, Republican U.S. Senator, Oshkosh

7:45 - Ron Kind, Democratic U.S. Representative, La Crosse.



8:00 AM

Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act-commonly referred to as "Obamacare"-is constitutional. Rob Ferrett will get two perspectives on this decision and other top national and state stories in the Week in Review.

Guests:

-John Smart, past chair of the Price County Democratic Party, regular contributor to Fighting Bob and newspapers around the state

-David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His new blog is www.ibwisconsin.com/blaska



9:00 AM

Veronica Rueckert

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Join Veronica Rueckert and her guest, Fran Hawthorne, as they explore the ethics of some of America's most beloved companies.
Guest: Fran Hawthorne is an award-winning journalist, contributing to Fortune and Business Week among others. She is the author of five books, the latest being "Ethical Chic: The Inside Story of the Companies We Think We Love."



10:00 AM

Veronica Rueckert

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Do French kids have better eating habits than their American counterparts? Yes, according to Veronica Rueckert's guest who outlines ways to raise non-picky, healthy eaters.
Guest: Karen Le Billon, author, "French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters."



11:00 AM

Larry Meiller

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Late June is prime growing time for a variety of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. On this edition of Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest answers your questions, and offers great advice for a successful growing season.
Guest: Lisa Johnson, UW Extension Horticulture Educator for Dane County



12:30 PM

Chapter A Day


Jim Fleming reads from "First Family: Abigail and John Adams" by Joe Ellis. The story of the premier husband and wife team in American history is part political history and part love story.


1:00 PM

Talk of the Nation Science Friday


He never spoke, but touched the lives of many. Join Ira Flatow on Science Friday for a look back at the life of Galapagos icon Lonesome George. Plus, rising sea levels, Alan Turing, and a trip to the International Space Station.


2:00 PM

Talk of the Nation Science Friday


What if your GPS could predict traffic jams before they began, and redirect you
to empty streets? It's coming soon to your smartphone. On Science Friday student inventors talk about the gadgets of the future. Plus, the physics of Spider-Man, and why even superheroes need to obey some laws of nature.



3:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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The state flag, Friday night fish fries, Bob LaFollette. What are the things you like best about Wisconsin? Join Ben Merens and his guest to discuss the charm of The Dairy State.
Guest: Kim Beck, Director of Arts, Humanities and Science, UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education.



4:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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Immigration...health care...the extreme heat here in Wisconsin. What news story is on your mind this week? In this hour of At Issue, it's Your Views on the News, and your thoughts are welcomed.
Guest: Steven Schier (SHEAR), Professor of Political Science, Carleton College.



5:00 PM

Q with Jian Ghomeshi


On Q with Jian Ghomeshi, Mitch Winehouse, father of the late U.K. singer Amy Winehouse, talks about his memoir, Amy. Activist Chaz Bono joins the show to discuss the media's current image of transgender people.


6:00 PM

On Point


Week in the News: The Supreme Court on health care. Immigration updates. Wildfire and mass evacuation in Colorado. The weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.


7:00 PM

On Point


Nora Ephron on Aging (Rebroadcast): "I'll have what she's having." Listening back to our final conversation with screenwriter Nora Ephron.


8:00 PM

As It Happens


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


9:00 PM

Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act-commonly referred to as "Obamacare"-is constitutional. Rob Ferrett will get two perspectives on this decision and other top national and state stories in the Week in Review.

Guests:

--John Smart, past chair of the Price County Democratic Party, regular contributor to Fighting Bob and newspapers around the state

--David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His new blog is www.ibwisconsin.com/blaska



10:00 PM

Veronica Rueckert

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Do French kids have better eating habits than their American counterparts? Yes, according to Veronica Rueckert's guest who outlines ways to raise non-picky, healthy eaters.
Guest: Karen Le Billon, author, "French Kids Eat Everything: How Our Family Moved to France, Cured Picky Eating, Banned Snacking, and Discovered 10 Simple Rules for Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters."



11:00 PM

Chapter A Day


Jim Fleming reads from "First Family: Abigail and John Adams" by Joe Ellis. The story of the premier husband and wife team in American history is part political history and part love story.


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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