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9/10/13 3:00pm |
News, Investigative Journalism, Longer Lives - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk about the latest news, investigative journalism in turbulent times, and the science behind longer lives.
Guest(s): Bill Lueders |
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9/9/13 5:00pm |
NFL Demons, Chemicals In Lake Michigan, How Not To Get Hacked - With football season upon us, Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk with a sportwriter about whether the NFL can overcome its demons. Plus, why pharmaceuticals are showing up in Lake Michigan and how to protect your online passwords and avoid being hacked.
Guest(s): Jason Keidel |
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9/9/13 4:00pm |
Expecting Better, Wisconsin Should Rethink The Drinking Age, The Bad Astronomer - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk with an economist and mother-to-be who says the conventional wisdom on pregnancy is wrong. Plus a guest who agues Wisconsin should rethinkg the drinking age. And, we take a look at the night sky with the Bad Astronomer.
Guest(s): Phil Plait |
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9/9/13 3:00pm |
Chemicals Found in Lake Michigan, How Not To Get Hacked and Lake Superior Lighthouses - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett discuss the news of the day, how not to get hacked and lighthouses.
Guest(s): Kevin Trueblood |
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9/6/13 5:00pm |
Religious Life Behind Bars, Honor the Earth tour, Seasonal Eating -- Honey - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert take a look behind bars - at religious life in an American prison. Then, we talk to the Indigo Girls about the "Honor The Earth" tour. We'll also look at cooking with honey on our Food Friday segment.
Guest(s): Joshua Dubler , Amy Ray , Emily Saliers , Ian Knauer |
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9/6/13 4:00pm |
Iranian Revenge Plot, Wisconsin Cold Cases, State News Roundup - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk about a reported retaliation plot by Iran against the United State if military action is taken against Syria, then we'll talk with an investigative reporter about cold cases in Wisconsin. We'll also get a roundup of news from around the state.
Guest(s): Aaron David Miller , Nick Penzenstadler , Noah Ovshinsky |
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9/6/13 3:00pm |
Indigo Girls, Food Friday, History of Censorship - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett discuss the Indigo Girls' Honor the Earth Tour, Food Friday, and the history of censorship in America.
Guest(s): Ian Knauer , Maria Cardona |
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9/5/13 5:00pm |
Kids & Gender, Russia's G-20 Summit, Wisconsin Legends - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk about kids and gender, the politics of the G-20 Summit, and Wisconsin Legend, actor Tom Wopat.
Guest(s): Tom Wopat , Lori Duron , Josh Gerstein |
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9/5/13 4:00pm |
Jam Bands, Recession & Family Size, Barber Licensing in Wisconsin - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett talk about the history of jam bands, how the recession impacts family size, and proposed changes to what it takes to become a barber in Wisconsin.
Guest(s): Glenn Grothman , Kathleen Gerson , Peter Conners |
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9/5/13 3:00pm |
G-20, Wisconsin Legend Tom Wopat, Typewriters - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk about the G-20 Summit in Russia. They also welcome Wisconsin Legend and "Dukes of Hazzard" star Tom Wopat (WOH-pat). Then, a call to keep the typewriter alive and clicking.
Guest(s): Tom Wopat , Laura Kusisto , Josh Gerstein |
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9/4/13 5:00pm |
Cheating in Higher Ed, Mine Hearing,Training Bomb Dogs - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert take a look at cheating in higher education, check in with WPR's State Capitol Reporter, Shawn Johnson on the public hearings on mining happening this week. Then they'll learn about how bomb sniffing dogs are trained.
Guest(s): James Lang , Shawn Johnson , Joshua Levine |
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9/4/13 4:00pm |
Healthier Hearts Longer Lives, How We Watch Movies Now, Cast Iron Skillets - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett take a look at how we can prevent deaths by improving heart health, what's new at the movies and how to get the best out of your cast iron skillet.
Guest(s): Dr. Patrick Remington , Keith Phipps , Noah Ovshinsky |
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9/4/13 3:00pm |
Mine Hearing, Bomb Sniffing Dogs, A Day For Grace - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert check in with WPR's State Capitol Reporter, Shawn Johnson on the public hearings on mining happening this week. Then they'll learn about bomb sniffing dogs, and the new play in Milwaukee dealing with suicide "A Day for Grace."
Guest(s): Shawn Johnson , Joshua Levine , Sam Llanas , Doug Vincent |
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9/3/13 5:00pm |
Syria, Messy Desks Increase Creativity, Innovative Teachers, Beards - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert discuss the latest on Syria and why messy desks can help increase creativity. Then, we'll hear from a guest who says we need to rethink how we think about teachers. And, a short history of beards in Wisconsin.
Guest(s): Paul Singer , Ryan Rahinel , Neil Heinen , Erika Janik |
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9/3/13 4:00pm |
Memories of School, Kids & Self Esteem, Congress & Syria - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert take a nostalgic look back at the first day of school, explore kids' movies and self esteem, and talk about the role of Congress when it comes to action in Syria.
Guest(s): Luke Epplin , Paul Singer |
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9/3/13 3:00pm |
Teachers As Innovators, History of Beards in Wisconsin, Jazz Musician Gary Burton - On this first day of school for many students in Wisconsin, Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett talk with a guest who says teachers need to viewed as innovators. We'll also talk about the history of the beard in Wisconsin. And, then jazz musician Gary Burton talks about his new autobiography.
Guest(s): Neil Heinen , Erika Janik , Gary Burton |
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9/2/13 5:00pm |
Working Class Opportunities, History of War, Technology Gap For Low-Income Teens - Rob Ferrett talks about the declining opportunities of the working class on this Labor Day. We'll also look at Syria and the historical context of run-up to war. Then, low-income teens and the digital divide.
Guest(s): Sarah Corse , Jonathan Pollack , Jessica Goodman |
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9/2/13 4:00pm |
Age Discrimination At Work, How Clear Thinking Leads To Better Decisions - Rob Ferrett and his guests discuss age discrimination in the workplace and how clear thinking can help improve decision making.
Guest(s): Michael Harper , Rolf Dobelli |
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9/2/13 3:00pm |
Syria, Digital Divide, Native American Recording Studio, Philosophy Dinner Clubs - Rob Ferrett talks with guests about historical context of run-up to war, the digital divide for low-income teens, a mobile recording studio for Native Americans, then philosophy dinner clubs.
Guest(s): Jonathan Pollack , Jessica Goodman , Marietta McCarty , Elliot Christensen |
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8/30/13 5:00pm |
The Social History of Marijuana, Poverty & IQ, Food Friday - Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett talk about the social history of marijuana, how being poor affects IQ, and on Food Friday we'll learn how to cook with flowers.
Guest(s): Martin Lee , Anandi Mani , Lori Skelton |
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