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9/18/13 5:00pm |
Movies Worth Watching Again, Ron Paul On Education - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk about movies worth watching again, and again. Then, former presidential candidate and Congressman Ron Paul joins us to talk about his approach to improving our education system and we'll also get his take on the current political landscape.
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9/18/13 4:00pm |
The Stigma Of Mental Illness, Laying Claim To Arctic Regions, Exploring The World Of Color - With news that the suspected Navy Yard shooter had mental problems and heard voices, Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett explore the stigma surrounding mental illness and how it may be affected by this tragedy. Then, as the Arctic melts, we look at the race to lay claim to this new maritime realm. And, we'll talk with a design expert about the importance of color in our everyday lives.
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9/18/13 3:00pm |
Federal Reserve Announcement, J.D. Salinger Documentary, Mammograms Before 50 - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert take a look at a decision by the Federal Reserve today to not make changes to its bond-buying program. They also welcome the director of the new documentary about author J.D. Salinger and learn about the latest recommendations on mammograms for women under 50.
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9/17/13 5:00pm |
The Rise And Fall Of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, No Cure For The Common Cold, Changes To MPS Grading System, Traveling While Female - Veronica Rueckert and Noah Ovshinsky talk about the rise and fall of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood - featured on tonight's FRONTLINE documentary on PBS. Then, will scientists ever have a cure for the common cold? We'll also look at the grading system used by Milwaukee Public Schools and explore safety issues unique to female travelers.
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9/17/13 4:00pm |
Comic Book Preservation Project, D.C. Shooting Won't Bring New Gun Laws, Frontline:Egypt In Crisis - Veronica Rueckert and Noah Ovshinsky talk with the founder of an effort to preserve comic books from the 1930's to the 1960's. Then, our guest political writer explains why he doesn't think yesterday's mass shooting in the nation's capital will bring forth any new gun laws. Plus, we'll look at the latest news and tonight's FRONTLINE documentary examining the rise and fall of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood.
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9/17/13 3:00pm |
News Of The Day, Traveling While Female, Wisconsin Talk - Veronica Rueckert and Noah Ovshinsky talk about the day's latest news, unique challenges for female travelers - staying safe while on adventure. Then, a look at why experts say Wisconsin is one of the most linguistically rich places in North America.
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9/16/13 5:00pm |
Sugar Has 56 Names, News Of The Day, Why Some People Avoid The Internet - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk with a physician who says you can improve your health by understanding where to find hidden sugar in your diet. Then we'll take a look at today's news and learn why some people actively avoid the internet.
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9/16/13 4:00pm |
Parenting Adult Children, Bringing Back Native Bees, Miss America Pageant Sparks Racist Comments - When should parents stop footing the bill for their adult children? Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk with a family therapist to find out. We'll also learn about bringing back native bee populations. Then, we explore racism in the United States, in light of the racist comments sparked by an Indian-American woman being crowned 2014's Miss America.
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9/16/13 3:00pm |
Unemployment Gap, Internet Avoiders, Wisconsin Music Traditions, Parenting Adult Children - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert look at the widest unemployment gap on record and why certain people choose to avoid the internet. Then we'll explore Wisconsin music traditions and how to parent your adult children.
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9/13/13 5:00pm |
Wheel Fever, Native American Mascots, And Tailgate Recipes - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett talk to the authors of "Wheel Fever: How Wisconsin Became a Great Bicycling State." Then look at the Native American mascots controversy. Finally, some tasty tailgate recipes.
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9/13/13 4:00pm |
Voyager Leaves Solar System, The Uncanny Valley, Wisconsin News Roundup - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert explore Interstellar space with Voyager 1 and see whether the "uncanny valley" is real. We'll also get a roundup of news from around Wisconsin.
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9/13/13 3:00pm |
Native American Mascots, Tailgate Recipes, Smarter Than You Think - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert look at the controversy over Native American mascots. Then, on Food Friday, we'll talk tailgating recipes. And, a journalist who says technology is changing our minds for the better.
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9/12/13 5:00pm |
African-American Dropout Rate at UW-Milwaukee, Putin Op-Ed, Mystery Cave - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert take a look at Vladimir Putin's op-ed in the New York Times, the African-American dropout rate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a mystery cave in Ripon
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9/12/13 4:00pm |
Michelle Obama in Watertown, Mindfulness Apps - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett take a look at Michelle Obama push for drinking water and some new mindfulness apps.
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9/12/13 3:00pm |
Putin Op-Ed, Curious Wisconsin, Admitting Ignorance, The Politics Of Food - Join Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert for a look at Vladimir Putin's Op-Ed. We'll also explore Ripon's "mystery cave" during Curious Wisconsin. Then, a guest who says it's okay to say "I don't know." And, we talk about the politics of food.
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9/11/13 5:00pm |
Working-Class Adulthood, Streamlining Homeland Security, First Victim Of 9/11 - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk about what it's like to grow up in today's working class, with all of its uncertainty. We'll also look at a new report that calls for streamlining our homeland security system. Then,we explore the life of one of the first victims of 9-11.
Guest(s): Jennifer Silva , Molly Knight Raskin |
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9/11/13 4:00pm |
Raw Milk Hearing, Our Need for Quiet, Digitalizing Museums - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert cover today's lesiglative hearing on raw milk in Wisconsin, why quiet is so important, and how museums are dealing with the digital age.
Guest(s): George Prochnik , Wayne Clough |
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9/11/13 3:00pm |
Improving Homeland Security, Story Of 9/11 Victim, How Our Society Breeds Depression - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett take a look at our national defense on this 9-11 anniversary. We'll learn about the genius who transformed the internet. Then, how our belief in progress has increased our expectations - leading to anxiety and depression.
Guest(s): Bruce Levine , Molly Knight Raskin |
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9/10/13 5:00pm |
Share Some Songs, Chemical Weapons, And Investigative Journalism - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert are joined by Stephanie Elkins who will share some songs. Then they check in on chemical weapons in Syria and talk about the state of investigative journalism.
Guest(s): Stephanie Elkins , Paul Walker , Bill Lueders |
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9/10/13 4:00pm |
Iran & The Bomb, News of the Day - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett talk with a former CIA analyst about Iran's nuclear capabilities, Wisconsin author Patrick Rothfuss, and the latest news.
Guest(s): Patrick Rothfuss |
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