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9/27/13 4:00pm |
Climate Change, The Joy Of Journaling, STEM Crisis Myth, Wisconsin News Roundup - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert discuss how Wisconsin is doing in combating Climate Change and hear about the joys of journaling. Then, we talk with a guest who says instead of worrying about shortage of scientists and mathematicians, the U.S. should focus on creating more jobs in the STEM field. And, we'll get a roundup of Wisconsin news.
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9/27/13 3:00pm |
Native American Mascot Bill, Apple Season, The New American Dream - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett discuss a bill that would make it more difficult to challenge Native American mascots. Plus, they'll celebrate apple season in Wisconsin, and find out why being debt-free is the new American dream.
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9/26/13 5:00pm |
Jim Henson Biography, Green Bay Bridge Closure, Curious Wisconsin - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett talk about the life of Muppets creator Jim Henson, discuss the closure of a major bridge in Green Bay and get curious about Wisconsin.
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9/26/13 4:00pm |
Science Friday Host Ira Flatow, Gideon Series Conclusion, Government Shutdown, Cow Tipping: Myth Or Reality? - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert welcome "Science Friday" host Ira Flatow (FLAY-toh). Then, we wrap up our WPR News Series on Gideon versus Wainwright, discuss the possibility of a government shutdown, and ask whether cow tipping is reality or myth.
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9/26/13 3:00pm |
Green Bay Bridge Closure, Curious Wisconsin, Psychosis And Pop Culture, Ira Flatow - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett discuss the closure of a major bridge in Green Bay. They'll explore the relationship between psychosis and pop culture. Then, a visit from Ira Flatow (FLAY-toh), host of Science Friday.
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9/25/13 5:00pm |
John O'Hurley, Workplace Development Bills, A Colossal Wreck - You might know him best from "Seinfeld" or "Family Feud. Actor and singer John O'Hurley joins Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett to talk about his current role in the musical "Chicago." We then discuss new workforce development bills in Wisconsin and take a look at the life and work of the late political journalist, Alexander Cockburn (KOH-burn).
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9/25/13 4:00pm |
EPA Carbon Emission Limits, Public Defender Caseloads, A History of Nickelodeon, Volcano Choir - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk with a critic of the EPA's newly proposed limits on carbon emissions. We continue our WPR News series on the 50th anniversary of the Gideon case, with a look at public defender caseloads. Then, we'll talk about the history of Nickelodeon, the first kids' TV network.
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9/25/13 3:00pm |
Workforce Development Bills, A Road Trip Through Political Scandal, Closing America's Education Gap - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett cover the annoucement of new workforce development bills in Wisconsin. Then, they talk with the brother of the late journalist Alexander Cockburn (KOH-burn) about his last book on American politics - finished just before his death last year. And, film director M. Night Shyamalan (SHAHM-ah-lahn) joins us to discuss the five keys to closing America's education gap.
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9/24/13 5:00pm |
Books Worth Reading, Is The U.S. Exceptional, Elderly Falls: Problem And Prevention - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett talk about books worth sharing with avid reader Steve Paulson from "To The Best Of Our Knowledge." We'll also talk to a critic of President Obama's belief that the United States is exceptional and should intervene in foreign conflicts. Then, we'll look at how to prevent falls among the elderly.
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9/24/13 4:00pm |
Nostalgia, Public Defenders, Latinos In America, BadgerCare Changes - 50 years ago the U.S. Supreme Court guaranteed indigent defendants the right to a public defender. Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert find out what this historic case means today. Then, we'll explore the history of Latinos in America and cover the latest news of the day. We'll also look back at the lava lamp in our nostalgia segment. Then, new guidelines will end BadgerCare coverage for over 90,000 Wisconsin residents. Meanwhile, federal health care exchanges start up next week. We'll talk about what the future of health care in Wisconsin looks like.
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9/24/13 3:00pm |
Is The U.S. Exceptional, Preventing Falls, Virtues Of Outstanding Leaders - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett talk to a critic of President Obama's belief that the U.S. is exceptional and should intervene in foreign conflicts. We'll also learn about the importance of preventing falls among the elderly. Then, we'll talk with a professor of business ethics who says "honesty, compassion and good timing" are among the most important qualities of a good leader.
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9/23/13 5:00pm |
A History Of Breakfast, Kenya Terror Attack, Citizen Scientists - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett talk about the history of what's often called the most important meal of the day - breakfast. Then they discuss this weekend's terror attacks on an upscale shopping mall in Nairobi. Plus, how ordinary citizens are helping scientists gather important information.
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9/23/13 4:00pm |
How Scarcity Impacts Society, Gideon Vs. Wainwright, Banned Books Week, Teaching Emotional Intelligence - Whether it's time or money, we often don't have enough of it. Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert find out how scarcity affects us for the better and the worse. Then, we begin a WPR News series looking at the history of "Gideon versus Wainwright," the Supreme Court case that resulted in public defenders for indigent defendants. We'll also explore Banned Books Week and find out how teaching emotional intelligence can boost academic performance.
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9/23/13 3:00pm |
Kenya Terror Attacks, Citizen Scientists, Wisconsin Writers, Scarcity - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett discuss this weekend's attacks on an upscale Nairobi shopping mall. And they find out what's behind the increase in "citizen scientists." Then, we'll highlight Wisconsin authors in a preview of the Wisconsin Book Festival. And, learn how scarcity -of time, money, and food- shapes our lives.
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9/20/13 5:00pm |
War Games, Milwaukee Poverty As a Regional Issue, Wisconsin Foodie - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert learn how cutting-edge video game technology is being used to train U.S. soldiers. Then, a look at poverty in Milwaukee as a region issuse, and the guys from "Wisconsin Foodie" stop by to talk seasonal comfort foods.
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9/20/13 4:00pm |
Cinematic Titanic, Doors Open Milwaukee, Wisconsin News Roundup - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett talk with the cast of "Cinematic Titanic," a live movie performance that takes pleasure in riffing on films from the past. Then we'll explore "Doors Open Milwaukee," an opportunity to peek inside some of the city's most historic treasures. And, as always, we'll get a roundup of Wisconsin news.
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9/20/13 3:00pm |
Mayor Tom Barrett On Poverty, Fall Comfort Foods, Veteran Farmers and New Carbon Emissions Rules - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert discuss Milwaukee's problems with poverty with mayor Tom Barrett. And, with the first day of fall just around the corner, we talk about seasonal comfort foods. Then, a new effort to get war veterans involved in organic farming and a look at the EPA's new guidelines on carbon emissions.
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9/19/13 5:00pm |
How A Nation Reacts To Shootings, Joint Finance Committee Tweaks Estate Plan, Bayfield Ferry Operator - From agony to apathy, Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk with a psychologist about why people react to tragedy so differently. Then we look at the latest news, and we'll learn about the life of a Madeline Island ferry captain in "Hidden Wisconsin."
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9/19/13 4:00pm |
Foraging For Mushrooms, Congressional Vote On Food Stamps,The Right-Brain Fallacy - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk about people who make a living foraging for wild mushrooms. Then, we'll look at today's Congressional debate over proposed cuts to the federal food stamp program. And, find out what's behind the belief that so-called "right-brained" people are more creative.
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9/19/13 3:00pm |
Joint Finance Committee Tweaks Estate Plan, Hidden Wisconsin, A Different Perspective On Syria, Mushroom Hunters - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert discuss tweaks made to Wisconsin's estate recovery program and what they mean. Then, in "Hidden Wisconsin" we talk with a ferry operator from Bayfield. We'll get a Syrian-American's take on the situation in his homeland. And, speak with a forager about hunting for mushrooms.
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