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6:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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Are you generally a morning person or a night owl? New research shows that early risers are happier, healthier and more satisfied than other people. Joy Cardin's guest shares some practical tips on making your mornings more pleasing, and your life more productive.
Then, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy's guest says the hot, dry weather has created extremely dangerous - and highly flammable - conditions over parts of the state, so take precautions this Fourth of July week.
Guests:

- Laura Vanderkam (VAN-der-cam), writer and blogger from Philadelphia. Author, "What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: A Short Guide to Making Over Your Mornings - and Life." http://lauravanderkam.com/

- 6:50 - Catherine Koele (COO-lee), Wildfire Prevention Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. http://wpr.org/r/?744



7:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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Job numbers, the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin, and of course last week's Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act are all topics for this week's State Capitol Report. Join Joy Cardin and her guests to discuss these and other top state stories.

Guest:

Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter



7:30 AM

Joy Cardin

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The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker makes the case as to why she says the public should be allowed to force a referendum to repeal individual state laws.
Guest: Terese Berceau (bur-SO), Democratic State Representative, Madison.



8:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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It's the first Monday of the month, which means it's time for another edition of Mondays with Mike. WPR Director Mike Crane joins Joy Cardin to fill you in on the latest about WPR programming and operations. Plus, learn about the important role the Educational Communications Board serves with regard to public radio, television and more across the state.
Guests:

- Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

- 8:20-8:30 - Gene Purcell, Executive Director, Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.



9:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn

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All Things Political with Linda Feldman of the Christian Science Monitor.
GUEST
Linda Feldman - White House and political correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor



10:00 AM

Kathleen Dunn

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Girls Rock Camps, clinics where young girls are taught about musical instruments, song writing, and self esteem from female musicians in their community, are springing up around the country. This hour, Kathleen Dunn is joined by members from the Madison based camp. http://grcmadison.wordpress.com/
Guests:

- Beth Kille, Wisconsin musician. Musical Director, Girls Rock Camp Madison.

- Halle Pollay, Wisconsin musician. Director, Girls Rock Camp Madison.

- Sarah Corbin, Girls Rock Camp Madison participant.

- Frances Bartolutti, Girls Rock Camp Madison participant.



11:00 AM

Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller

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What exactly is is a computer network, and how does wireless Internet work? Judith Siers-Poisson finds out. Plus, this month's Top Ten List of useful web sites.
Guest: Peter Greene of InfoStar.com



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


In his new book, Rajiv Chandrasekaran (Ra-JEEVE Chandra-SEHK-ah-rahn) tells a story
about Afghanistan fifty years ago, when the U.S. pumped in money and people to
win hearts and minds. . . and failed. His book is called "Little America: The War Within the War for Afghanistan". Rajiv Chandrasekaran joins host Neal Conan.



2:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


In the week ahead on Talk of the Nation, Dan Smith on the pain, and the humor of life with anxiety, and his memoir, "Monkey Brain". Mark Bittman joins us on
July fourth to show how to cook everything. And the Aids Quilt returns to Washington
to mark twenty five years. Join host Neal Conan in the coming week for all that, and much more.



3:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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Today on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with historian Ken Davis about the meaning of Independence Day in 2012.
Guest: Ken Davis, historian, author of "Don't Know Much About History," "America's Hidden History," and "Don't Know Much About Literature."



4:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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In the debate over the federal health care law, the individual mandate seemed to get the most attention. But what reforms has the law already put in place, and what reforms are still to come? In this hour, Ben and his guest dive into the nuts and bolts of the Affordable Care Act.
Guest: Cameron Macdonald, assistant professor of sociology at UW-Madison, and affiliate at the UW Carbone (car-BONE) Cancer Center



5:00 PM

Q with Jian Ghomeshi


It's a Best of Q Holiday Show!. Tune in for a Q debate over whether we still need bookstores, with Slate columnist Farhad Manjoo and independent bookstore owner Joanne Saul. Singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards performs from her latest album, Voyageur. Plus, Indo-Scottish comic Danny Bhoy.


6:00 PM

On Point


Guns, Agents and the Arizona Border: An investigative report looks again at operation "Fast and Furious."


7:00 PM

On Point


Wildfire in Colorado: Huge wildfire and human resources in Colorado. How big a wildfire can we take on?


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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It's the first Monday of the month, which means it's time for another edition of Mondays with Mike. WPR Director Mike Crane joins Joy Cardin to fill you in on the latest about WPR programming and operations. Plus, learn about the important role the Educational Communications Board serves with regard to public radio, television and more across the state.
Guests:

- Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

- 9:20-9:30 - Gene Purcell, Executive Director, Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.



10:00 PM

Kathleen Dunn

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Girls Rock Camps, clinics where young girls are taught about musical instruments, song writing, and self esteem from female musicians in their community, are springing up around the country. This hour, Kathleen Dunn is joined by members from the Madison based camp. http://grcmadison.wordpress.com/
Guests:

- Beth Kille, Wisconsin musician. Musical Director, Girls Rock Camp Madison.

- Halle Pollay, Wisconsin musician. Director, Girls Rock Camp Madison.

- Sarah Corbin, Girls Rock Camp Madison participant.

- Frances Bartolutti, Girls Rock Camp Madison participant.



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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