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10/7/13 7:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi
Q -- 10/07/2013 - Ashley Merriman -- co-writer of "NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children" -- on why the "everyone's a winner" philosophy around sports and achievement is bad for kids...and society. Jack Johnson - the singer-songwriter (and former surfer from Hawaii) has made the top of the Billboard album charts for the fourth consecutive time...with his latest melodic, dreamy pop "From Here to Now to You". He performs and talks to Jian in studio Q. Yancey Strickler, co-founder of Kickstarter.com on how crowd-funding is transforming culture ... and why it's okay for celebrities to use it too.
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10/7/13 6:00pm |
To the Best of Our Knowledge
Medicine and Compassion - Modern medicine can treat disease at a molecular—or even atomic – level. And today’s surgeons can fix things the naked eye can’t even see. But there’s one thing every patient wants that no technology in the world can provide: compassion. In this hour, doctors talk about the feeling side of their profession. One of the Dalai Lama’s personal physicians talks about scouting for physicians with heart to treat His Holiness. And a former president of Doctors Without Borders remembers the devastation of serving during the Rwanda genocide.
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10/7/13 5:00pm |
Central Time
Fear & Courage, Wisconsin Political Annoucements, Help For A Slow Computer - Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster talk with a psychiatrist who says fear has become a corrosive influence in modern life. Then, we'll discuss major political annoucements from Mary Burke and J.B. Van Hollen. And, in "Tech Talk" we learn how to speed up a slow computer.
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10/7/13 4:00pm |
Central Time
The Science Of Impulse, New SCOTUS Term Begins, Antibiotic Effectiveness - Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster find out what's behind the science of impulse. They'll look at what the Supreme Court plans to rule on in the coming term and talk about a new CDC report that says if we're not careful, we will soon be living in a post-antibiotic era.
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10/7/13 3:00pm |
Central Time
Wisconsin Political Announcments, Tech Talk, Wisconsin Distilleries, Acting On Impuse - Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster discuss two major politcial annoucements in Wisconsin. They'll also find out what to do when your computer is too slow. Then, we'll explore the popularity of Wisconsin distilleries. And, learn why we act on our impulses.
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10/7/13 2:00pm |
The Kathleen Dunn Show
Can Losing Actually Be Good For You? - This hour Kathleen speaks with a guest who believes when children make mistakes, our job should not be to spin those losses into decorated victories. Instead, our job is to help kids overcome setbacks, so that they see progress over time is more important than winning.
Guest(s): Ashley Merryman |
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10/7/13 1:00pm |
The Kathleen Dunn Show
All Things Political: Gridlock In Washington - A recent poll by CBS News shows nearly 9 in 10 Americans disapprove of the gridlock in Washington. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guest discuss the latest on the partial Government shutdown.
Guest(s): Charles Lipson |
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10/7/13 12:30pm |
Chapter a Day
An Echo Through the Snow 10/7 - Norman Gilliland reads from "An Echo Through the Snow" by Andrea Thalasinos. Rosalie MacKenzie finds and rescues Smokey, a Siberian husky suffering from neglect. Her simple act of kindness changes both their lives.
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10/7/13 11:00am |
The Larry Meiller Show
What Operating Systems Upgrades Mean for Your Computer - Operating systems upgrades are a fact of life for computer users. Larry Meiller finds out if they are always recommended, and which upgrades are just out, or on the horizon.
Guest(s): Peter Greene |
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10/7/13 10:00am |
The West Side with Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Bridges and Transportation - Host Rich Kremer welcomed guests to discuss Wisconsin's bridges and highway infrastructure. About 60 Wisconsin bridges are in danger categories and have designs that make them more vulnerable to failure. Kremer talked to Greg Haig, regional structures maintenance engineer for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Jesse Rintala, Dunn County Highway Commissioner. Rintala is also a member of the bridge committee for the Wisconsin Highway Commissioners Association.
Guest(s): Greg Haig , Jesse Rintala , Chris Danou |
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10/7/13 10:00am |
On Point
Adult Children Of Divorce Still Feel The Sting - A new comedy about adult children of divorce and what they carry with them. It’s funny – and it’s not.
Guest(s): Stuart Zicherman |
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10/7/13 9:00am |
On Point
Searching For Common Ground In The Midst Of A Shutdown - Can a Tea Party activist, a mainstream Republican congressman and a former Democratic presidential candidate, Howard Dean find common ground on how to fix Washington? On Point finds out.
Guest(s): Howard Dean , Katrina Pierson , Vin Weber |
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10/7/13 8:00am |
The Joy Cardin Show
Mondays With Mike: October 2013 Edition - Wisconsin Public Radio's Director Mike Crane joins us to take listener comments, suggestions, and feedback about WPR's programming and operations. Also, find out what WPR events might be coming to your community this month!
Guest(s): Mike Crane |
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10/7/13 7:30am |
The Joy Cardin Show
Citizens United in Wisconsin - Joy Cardin talks to a guest about his group's opposition to the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling, plus a new case that could have more implications for how elections are funded.
Guest(s): Bruce Speight |
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10/7/13 7:00am |
The Joy Cardin Show
State Capitol Report: Juvenile Offenders, Wrongful Imprisonment - State lawmakers have proposed a bill to reimburse a wrongfully accused man well above the current legal maximum of $25,000 for his 23 years behind bars. Meanwhile, another bill would place 17-year-old offenders back in the juvenile system. Joy Cardin talks with Wisconsin Public Radio criminal justice report Gilman Halsted about these and other state stories.
Guest(s): Gilman Halsted |
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10/7/13 6:00am |
The Joy Cardin Show
Health Impact of Frac Sand Mining - Despite the promise by some that it will bring jobs to the area, some municipalities are holding off on opening frac sand mines until the health effects of frac sand mining is better understood. An investigative reporter discusses what is and is not known about the health effects of frac sand mining. Plus, state Senator Kathleen Vinehout comments on how frac sand mining has affected her district.
Guest(s): Alison Dirr , Kathleen Vinehout |
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10/6/13 10:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
Mysterious Traveller - Flashback to 1947. Army Air Base, San Augustino, NM., and the development of an atomic powered spaceship to go to Mars. What could go wrong? Find out in "The Last Survivor." Originally aired 10/11/49.
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10/6/13 10:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
Fat Man - Traveling a lonely stretch in Virginia, Runyan gets a lift from a bitter, scarred war veteran named Johnny who thinks his medal went to the wrong guy and is going after him, in "Order for Murder." Originally aired 9/05/51.
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10/6/13 9:30pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
Bold Venture - Slate’s robbed at gunpoint of the hotel’s money, and he goes after the robber and gets knocked on the head. Goes after the guy Joe paid to lure in for murder and tracks down Joe. Find out what happens with"Joe Ralston." Originally aired in 1951.
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10/6/13 9:00pm |
Old Time Radio Drama
Damon Runyon Theatre - Jack and Ida meet in Bryant Park. And that’s all—but why? Ida says it's Broadway. She’s good-looking; he’s not. She wants a better life and doesn’t think she can get it with jack. They plan to meet once a year in the park. Fin out what happens in "Maybe A Queen." Originally aired 10/2/49.
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