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IDEAS NETWORK PROGRAMS - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
6:00 AM Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin Two recent studies show that many college freshmen do not read their assignments, and more than half of those that do fail to understand the material. Rob Ferrett's guest discusses these findings and what can be done to increase compliance and comprehension. Guest: Mary Hoeft (heft), Professor of Communication Arts, UW-Barron County. Article: http://wpr.org/r/?836
7:00 AM Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin The Democratic National Convention wraps up today in Charlotte with speeches by Wisconsin Congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. Rob Ferrett's guest previews the day's events and makes the case for voting Democratic in the November elections. Guest: Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney, Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau; delegate, Democratic National Convention.
8:00 AM Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin You can get things done by procrastinating-as long as you do it right. Rob Ferrett's guest philosopher says putting things off can be a skill instead of a character flaw. Guest: John Perry, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Stanford University and author of "The Art of Procrastination: A Guide to Effective Lollygagging, and Postponing" The Art of Procrastination: A Guide to Effective Lol...
9:00 AM Kathleen Dunn Kathleen Dunn speaks with columnist Clarence Page, and Vanity Fair's national editor Todd S. Purdum about last night's speech by Bill Clinton and the last day of the Democratic National Convention. Guests: 9:00 - Clarence Page, op-ed columnist, Tribune Media Services. Member, editorial board, Chicago Tribune. 9:30 - Todd S. Purdum, National Editor and Political Correspondent, Vanity Fair.
10:00 AM Kathleen Dunn The Democratic National Convention is entering it's last day on Thursday. This hour, Kathleen Dunn will be joined by a conservative strategist, and a reporter from the Weekly Standard to discuss the week's events. Guests: 10:00 - David Winston, President, Winston Group. Strategic adviser to Senate and House Republican leadership. 10:30 - Michael Warren, Reporter, Weekly Standard.
11:00 AM Larry Meiller Larry Meiller learns what kind of personal information is widely available on the Web, and how it gets there. Plus, this month's top ten list of useful web sites. Guest: Peter Greene, computer consultant, InfoStar.com
12:30 PM Chapter A Day Jim Fleming reads from "Home for Sale" by Leo Litwak (Lit-walk). A young orphan makes his way in 1950s Detroit during a real estate boom and bust.
1:00 PM Talk of the Nation For decades, government regulations drove innovation in the car business. Now, the rules call for an average of better than 50 miles per gallon by 2025. But auto makers are already moving onto better batteries and new and lighter materials, and many of their customers are ready too. The changing car business.
2:00 PM Talk of the Nation One primary care doctor just outside Boston came up with a new rule--no new patients over two hundred pounds. Many primary care doctors tell patients over and over what they already know: eat right. Exercise. Dont smoke. How doctors get through to their patients.
3:00 PM At Issue with Ben Merens The start of college can be a stressful time for parents and students alike. In this hour of At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss how parents can better deal with their newfound "empty nests." They'll also discuss how new college students can better deal with issues such as homesickness, anxiety and relationship issues. Guest: Kelly Miller, psychologist at the University of Indianapolis.
4:00 PM At Issue with Ben Merens Ben Merens hosts an open line in this hour of At Issue. Call in with your program suggestions and ideas.
5:00 PM Q with Jian Ghomeshi On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Rian Johnson, director of TIFF's opening night film Looper. Performance and conversation with indie rock supergroup Divine Fits, featuring Britt Daniels -- singer and guitarist for Spoon, along with Montreal musician Dan Boeckner -- ex- of Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs -- and drummer Sam Brown. Plus, author and newest Dragon's Den judge David Chilton, who made his name offering common-sense investment advice to baby boomers in his bestseller The Wealthy Barber.
6:00 PM SPECIAL: WNYC Democratic National Convention Call-in WNYC, in partnership with The Ideas Network, brings you the last day of its call-in coverage of the Democratic National Convention. Join host Brian Lehrer (LEHR-ur) and his guests as they discuss the highlights of the past two days and look ahead at what to expect on the final night.
7:00 PM SPECIAL: Democratic National Convention coverage from NPR NPR wraps up its special coverage of the Democratic National Convention. Join host Jennifer Ludden and other NPR political experts for live speeches, interviews, analysis, and more.
9:00 PM Rob Ferrett in for Joy Cardin You can get things done by procrastinating-as long as you do it right. Rob Ferrett's guest philosopher says putting things off can be a skill instead of a character flaw. Guest: John Perry, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Stanford University and author of "The Art of Procrastination: A Guide to Effective Lollygagging, and Postponing"
10:00 PM Kathleen Dunn The Democratic National Convention is entering it's last day on Thursday. This hour, Kathleen Dunn will be joined by a conservative strategist, and a reporter from the Weekly Standard to discuss the week's events. Guests: 10:00 - David Winston, President, Winston Group. Strategic adviser to Senate and House Republican leadership. 10:30 - Michael Warren, Reporter, Weekly Standard.
11:00 PM Chapter A Day Jim Fleming reads from "Home for Sale" by Leo Litwak (Lit-walk). A young orphan makes his way in 1950s Detroit during a real estate boom and bust.
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, SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

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