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10/14/13 9:00am |
On Point
Debt Limit, Continuing Resolutions, And D.C. Dealmaking - The push for a deal on debt, debt-ceiling, default, shutdown. On Point parses the state of play with top reporters
Guest(s): Charles Babington , Susan Davis , Michael Hirsh |
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10/14/13 8:00am |
The Joy Cardin Show
The Inner Lives of Cats - How did the lives of cats and humans first become entangled? Why do cats get stuck in trees? Why is it so hard to get two cats to get along? Joy Cardin talks to the author of a new book exploring cat science, their relationship with humans, and their still-mysterious inner lives.
Guest(s): John Bradshaw |
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10/14/13 7:30am |
The Joy Cardin Show
State Capitol Report: Sen. Jauch Speaks About Decision To Retire - Democratic State Senator Bob Jauch has been representing the people of northwestern Wisconsin for more than 30 years. Now, he’s calling it quits. In the second half of the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks with Jauch about what led to his recent decision to retire and what he hopes to accomplish in his final 15 months.
Guest(s): Bob Jauch |
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10/14/13 7:00am |
The Joy Cardin Show
State Capitol Report: An Investigative Look At How The DNR Sets Its Wolf Hunting Quotas - Wisconsin’s second wolf hunting and trapping season begins on Tuesday in an effort to kill 251 wolves. In the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin’s guest reporter discusses claims that the state is disregarding science in setting its quotas, as well as the policy-makers who defend the hunt.
Guest(s): Rory Linnane |
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10/14/13 6:00am |
The Joy Cardin Show
Faith in Humanity Restored - A homeless man returns $42,000 and a Dairy Queen worker kicks out a patron for robbing a blind man. Has faith in humanity been restored? Joy Cardin’s guest will answer this question.
Guest(s): Meme Drumwright |
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10/13/13 10:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
Lights Out - Dozens of places on State Street cleaned out --by one perp? And who’s the guy coming to the morgue to see “the new ones?” And why does he laugh when he sees the latest victim? Find out in "The Fast One." Originally aired 10/14/36.
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10/13/13 10:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
Let George Do It - A phone call in "The Dead of Night." A secluded beach house and a wife incriminated by a letter from the victim. Originally aired 10/13/52.
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10/13/13 9:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
The FBI in Peace and War - The Jessup sisters have a proud tradition to uphold—with swindles. Trick an honest man into buying worthless property for $10,000 because he thinks there’s oil on it. Will it come back to get them? Find out in "Ladies in Lace." Originally aired 1954.
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10/13/13 8:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
Duffy's Tavern - Age jokes on "Charles Coburn", who was 68 at the time of the broadcast. Archie “teaches” Coburn how to play a game called poker. Originally aired 10/15/45.
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10/13/13 8:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
Have Gun Will Travel - The life of Sam Crow, avian companion of Skeeter Hickshaw, is threatened and Paladin finds out only after four days of hard riding.
A women’s committee wants to shoot him. Paladin tries a switch in "Sam Crow."
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10/13/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk
PLEDGE DRIVE: Wide Variety of Listener Favorites - The folk music umbrella is enormous, and there's a wonderful variety on the playlist for this special pledge edition of Simply Folk, including Americana, Traditional, harmony singing, Celtic and more. Your fall 2013 thank-you gift is a compilation CD: "These Times We're Living In," featuring powerful and meaningful music about living in our 21st-century world; artists include Greg Brown, Robin and Linda WIlliams, Peter Ostroushko, Wailin' Jennys and others. We'd love to say THANKS by sending you this musical collage of traditional and contemporary folk, blues, bluegrass and more. |
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10/13/13 4:00pm |
University of the Air
The Peshtigo Fire Was Wisconsin's Worst Natural Disaster - Historian Scott Knickelbine tells us that Wisconsin's worst natural disaster--the 1871 Peshtigo fire--was just one of several blazes burning during the same fateful October week, the one that also spawned the great Chicago Fire. What caused it and how was it connected to the other conflagrations? Some answers this afternoon from University of hte Air.
Guest(s): Scott Knickelbine |
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10/13/13 2:00pm |
This American Life
Unlikely Friendships - Helping clean up damage from the recent tornados in Oklahoma City and an unlikely friendship that forms between a moose and a man.
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10/13/13 1:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
Pledge Special - The Generosity Gene - Are humans innately good? Do we have a generosity gene? Or are we naturally born sinners? In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge we explore the Golden Rule. We'll also take some time to wonder about wonder, from the infinite expanse of outer space to one small square meter of forest. Along the way we'll ask you to think about how your public radio station enriches your life, and ask for your support.
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10/13/13 12:00pm |
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
Wait Wait...Dont Tell Me 10/12/13 - It's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, the hour-long quiz show. This a special edition of the program with rock musician Alice Cooper; actor, comedian, writer and banjo player, Steve Martin; and Google Chairman Eric Schmidt.
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10/13/13 11:00am |
The Whad'Ya Know Radio Hour
Paul Rudnick and Mike Munson - Rebroadcast - A special pledge-drive edition of the show featuring, from New York, playwright Paul Rudnick, and Winona, MN blues singer Mike Munson, plus the WYK Quiz.
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10/13/13 9:00am |
A Way With Words
Relationships and Words - This program may be about grammar, slang, and word origins, but some of the hosts' favorite calls, featured in this pledge-drive episode, are about relationships -- between husbands and wives, parents and kids, employees and bosses, boyfriends, girlfriends, colleagues and peers.
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10/13/13 8:00am |
Says You!
The Best of Says You - Investigating the meaning of words and asking for your donation, this week on Says You.
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10/13/13 7:00am |
The Joy Cardin Show
On Your Money: How To Save At Least 50 Bucks - Tune in for a special live pledge drive edition of On Your Money! Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss some of his 60 ways to save at least 50 bucks, including around the house, on the road and in the kitchen, and answers your personal finance questions.
Guest(s): Kevin McKinley |
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10/13/13 6:00am |
On The Media
On The Media 10/13/13 - On the Media casts an incisive eye on the marketplace of ideas.
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