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8/22/13 5:00pm |
Chris Christie, Reforming Higher Ed, Curious WI - Largely popular in a state that is significantly to his left, Chris Christie seems to be getting many things right. Veronica Rueckert and Gene Purcell discuss what his place in the Republican Party looks like. They'll also discuss the president's remarks on reforming higher education. And in Curious Wisconsin, they'll explore the mystery of Milwaukee's Germania Statue
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8/22/13 4:00pm |
Crime In Milwaukee, A New Mammal - Veronica Rueckert and Gene Purcell examine Wisconsinites' sometimes conflicting views on crime and punishment, according to the latest Marquette University Law School Poll. Also, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wants to add 100 new police officers to city streets. Will this reduce crime in Milwaukee? A new carnivorous mammal was found in the Americas for the first time in 35 years. They'll speak with one of the researchers involved in its discovery.
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8/22/13 3:00pm |
Higher Ed Reform, Smartest Kids, Curious WI - Veronica Rueckert and Gene Purcell discuss the President Obama's new plan to make higher education more accessible and affordable. They'll also look at education systems around the world to find out what works...and what doesn't. In their "Curious Wisconsin segment, they'll try to solve the mystery of what happened to Milwaukee's Germania Statue.
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8/21/13 5:00pm |
Abominable Science!, - From the Loch Ness Monster to Bigfoot, Veronica Rueckert and Cynthia Schuster explore the world of cryptozoology. They'll also talk to a WPR reporter about a new frac sand mine moratorium in Trempeleau County. Then media artist Portia Cobb joins the show to discuss her participation in the Milwaukee Art Museum exhibit "Wisconsin 30."
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8/21/13 4:00pm |
Avoiding afternoon doldrums, ACT scores - If you suffer from afternoon slumps in energy, Veronica Rueckert and Cynthia Schuster have some help for you. They'll talk to a nutritionist about smart meal and snack choices to keep the fatigue away. They'll also find out why ACT scores are slipping in the country. And it's been a year since Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals began, giving some privileges to undocumented immigrants who arrives in the US as children. They take a look at its effect.
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8/21/13 3:00pm |
Food Traditions - Veronica Rueckert and Cynthia Schuster explore the origins of Wisconsin's food traditions with the curator of an exhibit on our most iconic foods. Then media artist Portia Cobb joins the show to discuss her participation in the Milwaukee Art Museum exhibit "Wisconsin 30." Cynthia and Veronica will also talk to a WPR reporter about a new frac sand mine moratorium in Trempeleau County.
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8/20/13 5:00pm |
Soul Food, - Chitlins, yams, greens, and "red drinks;" Veronica Rueckert and Cynthia Schuster look at the history and evolution of soul food in the United States. Then, a new study shows that historically climate change has led to an increase in human violence around the world. We'll speak with one of the researchers. Also, Al Jazeera America launches today, and the New York Times' television critic gives his input.
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8/20/13 4:00pm |
Nostalgia,Social Media Bill, libraries, e-books - In today's Nostalgia segment, Veronica Ruckert and Cynthia Schuster talk with a book critic who recently stumbled across an old dictionary, and sees some parallels between the book and life. They'll also discuss a bill that would outlaw employers and landlords in Wisconsin from requesting social media account names and passwords from prospective employees and tenants. Rounding out the hour, Central Time discusses the prospect of digital libraries.
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8/20/13 3:00pm |
Climate Change Linked to Violence - A new study shows that historically climate change has led to an increase in human violence around the world. Veronica Rueckert and Cynthia Schuster speak with one of the researchers. Also Al Jazeera America launches today, and the New York Times' television critic gives his input. Then they speak with a science reporter about the correlation between overeducation and poor mental health.
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8/19/13 5:00pm |
E-Cigarettes - President Obama called it the "soundtrack to the Civil Rights' Era". Cynthia Schuster and Veronica Ruekert talks to the author of "Ready for a Brand New Beat". Then, a proposed bill in Wisconsin would raise the speed limit to 70 miles per hour, up from 65. We'll talk to a critic of higher speed limits. Then, lately e-cigarettes are everywhere. Veronica and Cynthia will talk to an expert from the American Lung Association in Wisconsin about what e-cigarettes are, why they're so popular, and if they can help smokers quit.
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8/19/13 4:00pm |
Native American Team Names, Sinkholes - Veronica Ruekert and Cynthia Schuster get an update on the ongoing situtation in Egypt. Then, publications like Slate and Mother Jones now say they will no longer refer to Washington's fooball team as the 'Redskins.' We'll discuss Native American team names in today's culture. Plus, they'll look at the science of sinkholes.
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8/19/13 3:00pm |
E-Cigarettes, Shipping, - Veronica Rueckert and Cynthia Schuster talk to an expert about a new bill to raise the Wisconsin state speed limit to 70 miles per hour. They'll also talk to an expert from the American Lung Association in Wisconsin about what e-cigarettes are, why they're so popular, and if they can help smokers quit. Then they'll get an inside look at the shipping industry.
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8/16/13 5:00pm |
Pickles - Dr. Sanjya Gupta talks to Cynthia Schuster and Rob Ferrett about why he reversed his position on medical marijuana. Then, this time of year, there's an abundance of cucumbers at the farmer's markets. Cynthia and Rob talk to a guest about how to use up these cucumbers by making pickles.
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8/16/13 4:00pm |
Why Clowns Are Freaky, Elvis, Wisconsin News Week - Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster talk to a supporter of the Affordable Care Act. They'll talk to an Elvis fan who travels to Graceland each year to commemorate the 36th anniversary of The King's death. Then they'll look at the history and psychology of clowns being scary and catch up on Wisconsin news with News Guy Noah Ovshinsky.
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8/16/13 3:00pm |
Old World WI,Norton, NSA, Spying, - Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster look at the latest revelations about NSA spying. Then they'll talk to an expert about how to use up your extra cucumbers by making pickles. They also explore the origins of Old World Wisconsin, and the struggle to get it built.
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8/15/13 5:00pm |
Finding Home, Beltline Bob - What does home mean, and why is it such an important part of the American Dream? Cynthia Schuster and Rob Ferrett discuss home with a journalist who talked to dozens of people who have been displaced or put out of their homes. Then, in Hidden Wisconsin, they'll talk to "Beltline Bob," a sheriff's deputy who keeps things running smoothly on the Beltline highway in Madison.
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8/15/13 4:00pm |
Ron Johnson, Saving Sound, Military Sexual Assault - Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster take a look at life on the modern-day sailing ships on the Great Lakes. Senator Ron Johnson talks to Rob and Cynthia about the possibility of a government shutdown and about budget negotiations in Washington. Then, they'll discuss new proposed guidelines for combating sexual assault in the military. They also look at a new effort to preserve the sounds of the United States--early recordings of speeches, music, and more.
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8/15/13 3:00pm |
Hidden Wisconsin - The first of two public hearings on the iron ore mine in Northern Wisconsin is being held today. In the latest Hidden Wisconsin segment, Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster talk to "Beltline Bob," the sheriff's deputy who keeps things running smoothly on the Beltline highway in Madison. Then they discuss the future of technology that gives us information before we ever ask for it.
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8/14/13 5:00pm |
Jury Decline, Lead Exposure, Educational Videos - Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster hear from a guest who says very few trials actually go before juries in the United States--and that we're losing an important part of democracy. We'll talk about new research on lead exposure and hear from an online mom who shares great videos for kids.
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8/14/13 4:00pm |
Tech in School, Celeb Culture, Human Rights - There's a new effort by the President to get online technology in the classroom. Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster explore the pros and cons. President Obama also said, in a recent interview, that American society used to have a more simple idea of what success meant - that was before Americans had a window into the luxurious lives of celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Rob and Cynthia discuss whether our expectations for success have changed. Then they ask if less is more when it come to human rights law. And the role of technology in the classroom. Plus, is a proliferation of human rights around the globe a bad thing? Our guest says "less is more" when it comes to those rights.
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