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8/14/13 3:00pm |
Lead Exposure, Board Games, Videos for Kids - Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster talk about new research on lead exposure. We'll also hear from an online mom who shares great videos for kids, and find out about an explosion of new board games.
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8/13/13 5:00pm |
Distracted Driving - Filmmaker Werner Herzog takes on texting and driving in his new film, but do high-profile campaigns like this work in reducing distracted driving? Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster find out, and learn what else is being done to reduce distraction on the road. Then, is your inbox taking over your life? Rob and Cynthia speak to a guest who says it is. They'll also hear another perspective on news that more teachers are being fired after Act 10 became law.
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8/13/13 4:00pm |
Syrian Civil War, Geek Out, Arts Spending - Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster compare arts spending in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Photographer John Wreford joins the show to talk about his experience of the Syrian Civil War, having lived in Damascus until two months ago. Plus, a Wisconsin author joins the show for this week's Geek Out segment.
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8/13/13 3:00pm |
How to Be Brave - Is your inbox taking over your life? Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster speak to a guest who says it is--and it doesn't have to. They'll also get a different perspective on an Oshkosh Northwestern story about the employment landscape for teachers after Act 10. Then, in an era of anxiety, it can be hard to find our courage--but our bravery is there and we need to use it, according to Rob and Cynthia's guest.
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8/12/13 5:00pm |
Decline in College Enrollment - Students are heading back to college, but in smaller numbers this year. Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster discuss declining college enrollment numbers. Then Rob and Cynthia question whether or not we still need car dealerships in the United States. They'll also talk about the employment landscape for teachers since Act 10 became law.
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8/12/13 4:00pm |
Perseid Meteors, American Westerns - Attorney General Eric Holder is mandating changes that would do away with mandatory drug sentences for some drug-related crimes. Cynthia Schuster and Rob Ferrett speak with Eugene Jarecki, the director of "The House I live In", about how the war on drugs has affected the prison industry. Then, the annual Perseid meteor shower lit up skies this weekend...Cynthia and Rob talk to a science writer about where these meteors come from and how you can best view them. They'll also talk about the fall of the Western in American cinema, and why we might need the genre now more than ever.
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8/12/13 3:00pm |
Detroit: Rock City, Car Dealerships - Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster hear about Detroit's contribution to the world of rock music--and it didn't end with Motown, according to their guest. Then they'll ask the question: do we still need car dealerships in the United States? They'll also talk to an attorney about the employment landscape for teachers since Act 10.
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8/9/13 5:00pm |
Community Supported Art, Harvest Camp - Community Supported Agriculture farms, or CSA's are big in Wisconsin...but how about Community Supported Art? Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster hear about new efforts to connect art with the public. Then, A case before the Supreme Court this fall will determine if prayers can be used in small government meetings. Cynthia and Rob talk to a professor of religion and culture about what this could mean for the separation of church and state. And this weekend, the town of Seymour will celebrate Burger Fest. Rob and Cynthia talk to a guest about why Seymour is the "home of the hamburger."
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8/9/13 4:00pm |
Weekly Wisconsin check-in - Get a weekly check-in on what's going on in Wisconsin, when news guy Noah Ovshinsky joins Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster. They'll also hear how one entrepreneur started a business with little resources...and succeed. She'll share some tips to do cool "stuff."
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8/9/13 3:00pm |
Hamburgers, Latina Suicide - A case before the Supreme Court this fall will determine if prayers can be used in small government meetings. Cynthia Schuster and Rob Ferrett talk to a professor of religion and culture about what this could mean for the separation of church and state. This weekend, the town of Seymour will celebrate Burger Fest. Rob and Cynthia talk to a guest about why Seymour is the "home of the hamburger." Then, Latina girls have high rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts. Rob and Cynthia speak with the woman who started Voz y Corazon to provide latina girls with mental health resources.
Guest(s): Derek Hicks |
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8/8/13 5:00pm |
Overreaction to Terror Threats - The United States has shut down embassies in several Muslim countries because of intercepted communications about an attack. Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster speak to a political scientist who says we're overreacting. They'll also discuss the potential end of suburbs in the United States.
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8/8/13 4:00pm |
Veterans Trek, drunk driving, surveillance - Central Time spoke with Sen. Alberta Darling last week about her proposed legislation to enact harsher penalties on drunk Drivers. Now Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster discuss new ways of preventing drunk driving. Then they speak with two Iraq War Veterans who are walking from Milwaukee to Los Angeles to bring awareness to issues facing our returning vets. Plus, a new segment puts modern-day anti-terror surveillance efforts in historical context.
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8/8/13 3:00pm |
ADHD Medications - The United States has shut down embassies in several Muslim countries because of intercepted communications about an attack. Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster speak to a political scientist who says we're overreacting. Then, recent studies show that ADHD medications like Adderall and Ritalin may not actually improve the performance of students with ADHD in school. Rob and Cynthia speak with an expert in child psychiatry.
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8/7/13 5:00pm |
Massacres and Cover-ups in Vietnam War Effort - Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster's guest says there's mounting evidence that massacres and atrocities were common parts of the American war effort in Vietnam . . . and that cover-ups and official lies helped keep them secret.
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8/7/13 4:00pm |
The Future of Movies - A new report is out from the CDC and childhood obesity rates have fallen in 19 states. Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster speak with Dr. Patrick Remington about how things look in Wisconsin. Then a guest movie critic talks to Rob and Cynthia about what makes a quintessential summer movie.
Guest(s): Rob Thomas |
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8/7/13 3:00pm |
Cancer and Hair Loss, US/Russia Relations - One of the most common questions patients ask about cancer treatment is, "will I lose my hair?" Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster find out about new technology that could help prevent hair loss during chemotherapy and radiation treatment. They'll also talk about the future of US-Russia relations, and take your calls about your best vacation ever.
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8/6/13 5:00pm |
You Are Now Less Dumb - The author of "You Are Now Less Dumb" joins Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster to share tips on how to think smarter and avoid common mental errors in our daily lives.
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8/6/13 4:00pm |
WaPo For Sale - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk to a media expert about what the sale of The Washington Post means to the future of newspapers. Then they'll also look at shark conservation efforts around the world and what Obama has to say about the housing market in his speech in Phoenix
Guest(s): Sonja Fordham |
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8/6/13 3:00pm |
Cole Slaw Contest - Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster talk with a Wisconsin winner of an NPR recipe contest about her award-winning coleslaw. The Wisconsin Historical Museum's exhibit on Wisconsin maps is going away, but Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster get a last look at Wisconsin through the cartographer's lens before the exhibit closes. They'll also ask the question, "Is Milwaukee The Next Detroit?" with guest Bruce Murphy. Plus, a look at the latest news of the day.
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8/5/13 5:00pm |
Don't Follow Your Passion - If you've ever given or received the advice to "follow your passion" in choosing a career...think again. Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster's guest says that following our passion leads to disappointment...and that we should figure out how to make ourselves useful, and the passion will follow. They'll also discuss the ban on gay man donating blood, and age discrimination in the workplace.
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