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8/5/13 4:00pm |
Writing short - It's the anniversary of the Oak Creek Sikh temple shooting, and Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster talk to WPR's Chuck Quirmbach. Then they hear how over-fishing in the Sea of Cortez serves as an example of what's to come globally. Also find out how and why to write short, as Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster talk to a writing expert about the value of brevity.
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8/5/13 3:00pm |
Blood Ban, Age Discrimination, Fantasy Sports - Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster talk with an advocate for lifting the ban on gay men donating blood. They'll also discuss age discrimination in the workplace, and the rise of fantasy sports.
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8/2/13 5:00pm |
Yodeling, Summer Bucket List, Drunk Driving, Bugs - We'll learn about the art of yodeling. Co-hosts Veronica Rueckert and Mike Arnold hear from the author of "Yodeling in the Dairyland." Then, with summer coming to a close for many at the end of this month, what's left on your summer bucket list? We'll talk with a lawmaker who wants to strengthen Wisconsin's drunk driving laws and a chef who's serious about getting us to eat more bugs.
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8/2/13 4:00pm |
Global Terror Threat, Steve Earle, Wisconsin News - The U.S. issued a global travel alert due to the threat of terrorism. Mike Arnold and Veronica Rueckert talk to a terrorism expert about the threat. And musician Steve Earle is in Wisconsin this weekend. We'll talk with him about his musical career. Then, a roundup of news from around the state.
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8/2/13 3:00pm |
Drunk Driving Laws, Hollywood Blockbusters - Movies like The Lone Ranger and Pacific Rim have mostly flopped this summer--what does this mean for the Hollywood Blockbuster? Veronica Rueckert and Mike Arnold discuss the state of Hollywood now with a longtime movie producer. They'll also discuss why eating insects just might solve world hunger. And, a look at new legislation aimed at strengthening Wisconsin's drunk driving laws.
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8/1/13 5:00pm |
Garage bands - Wisconsin rocks, as Rob and Veronica talk to the author of a new book on the garage bands of Milwaukee, and listeners share their stories of making music in garages, basements, and bars around the state.
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8/1/13 4:00pm |
Wisconsin Summers, Great Lakes, Fraudulent Foods - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert take a look at what Wisconsin summers were like during prohibition. They'll also discuss record low water levels in the Great Lakes.
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8/1/13 3:00pm |
Law to Care for Parents - China enacted a law this month that adult children need to visit their elderly parents and satisfy their financial and spiritual needs or face fines or even jail time. Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert discuss whether or not we need a law like this in the United States with an eldercare expert. They also discuss the first day of same-sex marriages in Minnesota and continue the "Hidden Wisconsin" segment, speaking with family care physicians who deliver babies.
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7/31/13 5:00pm |
Lyme Disease, Whistleblowers, Farm to Table - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert look at what yesterday's verdict in the Bradley Manning case might mean for the future of whistleblowers.
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7/31/13 4:00pm |
Urban vs. rural Wisconsin, Shakespeare Star Wars - Urban and rural America don't always see eye to eye--and Wisconsin is no exception. Rob and Veronica's guest talks about the divisions in our state. Also, find out about a Shakespearean rewrite of Star Wars. They'll also talk to a foreign affairs expert about the Israel-Palestine peace talks.
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7/31/13 3:00pm |
Whistleblowers, Farm to Table, NSA/Silicon Valley - James Beard award-winning chef Odessa Piper is back in Wisconsin to give the keynote address to the annual cheese society convention. She joins Rob and Veronica to talk about making the most of locally grown food. They'll also talk about what the Bradley Manning verdict means for other whistleblowers. And they'll look at the "cozy" relationship between the NSA and Silicon Valley.
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7/30/13 5:00pm |
Extroversion, Airventure - Introverts can be happier if they act more extroverted. That's according to research by Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert's guest. They'll learn why extroversion can lead to happiness. Then they'll talk about the world's largest gathering of amateur aviators.
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7/30/13 4:00pm |
Agriculture Jobs - Fast food workers are striking in cities across the country to protest low wages, including in Milwaukee. Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett get two takes on the issue of the minimum wage. They'll also talk to an expert about the crisis in agricultural jobs in the Midwest.
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7/30/13 3:00pm |
Airventure, News - The Experimental Aircraft Association's annual convention is happening now in Oshkosh. Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk to a spokesperson about what he calls the aviation world's family reunion. They also speak with ProPublica reporter A.C. Thompson about his report on assisted living homes
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7/29/13 5:00pm |
NPR's Regional Bias - The Pope made what some are calling accepting comments about gay Catholics. Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert discuss them with a religion expert. Is NPR too biased in its coverage of the United States? Some people say NPR focuses too much on the coasts. Rob and Veronica talk to NPR's ombudsman about the network's regional bias.
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7/29/13 4:00pm |
Lunar National Parks, Cold Cases - National parks on the moon? It could happen. Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert find out how. They'll also talk to an investigative reporter from the Fox Cities about common missteps police departments make in cold case investigations and they'll look at a recent study released by the AP that says 80% of American adults will face near poverty or unemployment at some point in their lifetimes.
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7/29/13 3:00pm |
The Pope, Unlimited Vacation, Risks of Terrorism - The Pope made what some are calling accepting comments about gay Catholics. Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert discuss them with a religion expert. Some companies are starting to give their employees unlimited vacation time. Rob and Veronica talk about the pros and cons. Also, is there an incentive for politicians to exaggerate the risk of terrorist attack?
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7/26/13 5:00pm |
Maker movement - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk to an advocate for the Maker movement about Maker Faires, hackerspaces, and the joys of do-it-yourself projects. They'll also get some new recipes for mac and cheese.
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7/26/13 4:00pm |
IKEA and health care - Yesterday the last print edition of The Onion was distributed in Madison--the city where the satirical paper started. Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett reminisce about the Onion with one of its early writers. Then, a medical reporter tells them how our health care system can work better and save lives by learning lessons from the IKEA (i-KEE-uh) furniture company.
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7/26/13 3:00pm |
Mac and Cheese, Bees - Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert discuss a study released today that provides some answers about bee colony collapse. Then they speak with two chefs who are putting a unique spin on one of America's favorite comfort foods: macaroni and cheese. We'll also listen to some of the music that has come out of Sub Pop Records over the past decade as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary this month.
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