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6:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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A leading scientist recently estimated that only half - or about 43-thousand - of the world's species of spiders have been discovered. Joy Cardin's guest discusses some of the creepy crawlers that call Wisconsin their home, common misconceptions, and answers your spider-related questions.
Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Last week health officials discovered the first case of West Nile Virus in Wisconsin this year, in a bird. Joy's guest discusses how we can contract West Nile Virus, and how we can prevent it.
Guests:

- Mike Draney (DRAY-nee), Professor of Natural and Applied Sciences, UW-Green Bay. http://wpr.org/r/?779

- Diep Hoang Johnson, vector-borne epidemiologist with the Division of Public Health at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.



7:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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It's the State Capitol Report! Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest happenings in state government, including the mending of fences between Senate Majority Leader Mark Miller and Senator Tim Cullen, rocker Ted Nugent campaigns for Tommy Thompson, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.



7:30 AM

Joy Cardin

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For the second half of our State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks to Democratic State Senator Bob Jauch about Senator Tim Cullen leaving the Democratic caucus and the latest on iron ore mining in Wisconsin.

Guest:

Bob Jauch, Democratic State Senator who represents the 25th District in far Northwestern Wisconsin, which includes Superior, Ashland, and Phillips



8:00 AM

Joy Cardin

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Some of the best relationship advice comes from people who have been divorced. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who found common themes among the regrets of divorcees. She'll discuss advice and welcome your marriage stories.

Guest:

Terri Orbuch, relationship therapist, social psychologist, professor, and author of "Finding Love Again: 6 Simple Steps to a New and Happy Relationship." She is also the project director of the largest and longest-running NIH-funded study of married and divorced couples ever conducted.

Finding Love Again: 6 Simple Steps to a New and Happ...

9:00 AM

Rob Ferrett in for Kathleen Dunn

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We talk All Things Political this hour. Guest host Rob Ferrett talks about national politics with Washington Post reporter Aaron Blake, then turns to state politics with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Patrick Marley.
GUESTS
9 - 9:30: Aaron Blake - National political reporter for the Washington Post
9:30 - 10: Patrick Marley - Madison bureau reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

More Than They Bargained For: Scott Walker, Unions a...

10:00 AM

Rob Ferrett in for Kathleen Dunn

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Our world becomes more urbanized each year, and although Madison and Milwaukee are different from London and Dubai, there are several characteristics common to all cities. This hour, guest host Rob Ferrett speaks with PD Smith about his new guide to the urban era.
GUEST
PD Smith - author of CITY: A GUIDEBOOK FOR THE URBAN AGE



11:00 AM

Larry Meiller

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Summer is a great time for stargazing. Larry Meiller finds out what's visible in the night skies, including the upcoming Perseid Meteor Shower.
Guest: Paul Kinzer, author, "Stargazing Basics: Getting Started in Recreational Astronomy," Member, La Crosse Area Astronomy Club

Stargazing Basics: Getting Started in Recreational A...

11:45 AM

Larry Meiller

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Even with some recent rain, every county in the state is dealing with a severe drought. Larry Meiller finds out what the rest of the summer's looking like, and whether fall will bring any relief. Plus, a discussion of the work of the National Weather Service.
Guests:

- Jon Martin, professor and chair of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, UW-Madison

- Robert McMahon, senior forecaster, National Weather Service in Sullivan



12:30 PM

Chapter A Day


Cynthia Woodland reads from a memoir by Dr. Yvonne Thornton. "Something to Prove: A Daughter's Journey to Fulfill a Father's Legacy" follows her rise to the top of the medical profession.


1:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


Coming up on Talk of the Nation, Ted Koppel, and planning for the day after in
Syria. Political junkie Ken Rudin rates the best and worst vice presidential candidates-- from Bill Miller to John Edwards. And Chris Hedges on the places America's abandoned. That, and of course much more, in the week ahead.



2:00 PM

Talk of the Nation


Join host Neal Conan on Talk of the Nation for a discussion of the news and events that have captured the attention of the country. You'll hear engaging guests, intelligent talk, the latest news, and much more.


3:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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The "creative class" is found in a variety of fields, from engineering to theater, biotech to education, architecture to small business. Join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how this class is doing in today's economy.
Guest: Richard Florida is the author of "The Rise of the Creative Class" and Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management.

The Rise of the Creative Class

4:00 PM

At Issue with Ben Merens

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Today in court, the alleged Aurora shooter was charged with 24 counts of murder and 116 counts of attempted murder. Both carry a maximum death penalty upon conviction. But just how do we measure punishment in these cases? In this hour, Ben and his guests discuss the role of punishment and sentencing in criminal cases...and what healing follows for the victims and their families.
Guests:
- Stan Stojkovic (STOY-kuh-vitch), Dean of the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, and Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, UW-Milwaukee
- Rabbi Joe Black, senior Rabbi at Temple Emanuel in Denver, Colorado



5:00 PM

Q


Terry O'Reilly guest hosts today on Q. Education director at Steppenwolf Hallie Gordon discusses whether theatre can have a tangible effect on reducing violence. Bestselling British writer, critic, and feminist Caitlin Moran on her humourous new book, How to Be a Woman. Then, it's a special rebroadcast of an interview with Walter Isaacson on his big biography of the late Steve Jobs.


6:00 PM

On Point


Campaigns Target Individual Voters. The campaigns and 'dark money' groups are spending a whole lot of money to target each of us on our computers. Different voter, different message. Is this a good thing?


7:00 PM

On Point


Senior hunger - hunger among the elderly - is widespread, and getting worse. What's the solution?


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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Some of the best relationship advice comes from people who have been divorced. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who found common themes among the regrets of divorcees. She'll discuss advice and welcome your marriage stories.

Guest:

Terri Orbuch, relationship therapist, social psychologist, professor, and author of "Finding Love Again: 6 Steps to a New and Happy Relationship." She is also the project director of the largest and longest-running NIH-funded study of married and divorced couples ever conducted.



10:00 PM

Rob Ferrett in for Kathleen Dunn

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Our world becomes more urbanized each year, and although Madison and Milwaukee are different from London and Dubai, there are several characteristics common to all cities. This hour, guest host Rob Ferrett speaks with PD Smith about his new guide to the urban era.
GUEST
PD Smith - author of CITY: A GUIDEBOOK FOR THE URBAN AGE



11:00 PM

Chapter A Day


Cynthia Woodland reads from a memoir by Dr. Yvonne Thornton. "Something to Prove: A Daughter's Journey to Fulfill a Father's Legacy" follows her rise to the top of the medical profession.


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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