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10/10/13 7:00am |
GOP Lawmaker Discusses Proposed Changes To Absentee Voting - Under a Republican bill in the state Legislature, Wisconsin's municipalities would be held to a statewide standard for in-person absentee voting. Joy Cardin talks with the author of the proposal about the issues he sees with current law, how his bill addresses them, and his thoughts on this week's public hearing on the matter.
Guest(s): Duey Stroebel |
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10/10/13 6:00am |
Osteoporosis Prevention - A new study indicates that calcium supplements do not increase the chances of having a heart attack. Joy Cardin’s guest will discuss this and what causes bone fractures in older men.
Guest(s): Dr. Bart Clarke |
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10/9/13 9:00pm |
Learning from Adversity - What can we learn when bad things happen to us? According to Joy Cardin’s guest, there’s a lot to gain – to the point where we can even consider adversity “a gift.” They discuss how to make the most of hardship.
Guest(s): Dr. Norman Rosenthal |
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10/9/13 8:00am |
Learning from Adversity - What can we learn when bad things happen to us? According to Joy Cardin’s guest, there’s a lot to gain – to the point where we can even consider adversity “a gift.” They discuss how to make the most of hardship.
Guest(s): Dr. Norman Rosenthal |
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10/9/13 7:00am |
Big Question: Who's To Blame For Government Shutdown? - The blame game continues with regard to the federal government shutdown. President Barack Obama points the finger at conservatives for holding the government and economy hostage to get their way; Republicans fault Obama for not talking with them about deficit reduction and Obamacare. Joy Cardin's guests of opposing perspectives discuss the matter, and invite you to weigh in on this week's Big Question: Which side do you think is mostly to blame for the shutdown?
Guest(s): Harry Stein , Tom Giovanetti |
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10/9/13 6:00am |
The Math and Science Glass Ceiling - There are more women in college than ever before, but very few of them are majoring in math and science. Joy Cardin’s guest discusses this trend.
Guest(s): Eileen Pollack |
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10/8/13 9:00pm |
On Your Money: Griping About Financial Institutions, Checking At-Work Retirement Plans, Finding A New Bank - A recent survey shows some familiar financial institutions are upsetting many of their customers. In this week's On Your Money, financial planner Kevin McKinley discusses which establishments top the list and why. Plus, he explains why now is a good time for people to look over their at-work retirement plans, and has advice on finding a new credit union or bank.
Guest(s): Kevin McKinley |
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10/8/13 8:00am |
On Your Money: Griping About Financial Institutions, Checking At-Work Retirement Plans, Finding A New Bank - A recent survey shows some familiar financial institutions are upsetting many of their customers. In this week's On Your Money, financial planner Kevin McKinley discusses which establishments top the list and why. Plus, he explains why now is a good time for people to look over their at-work retirement plans, and has advice on finding a new credit union or bank.
Guest(s): Kevin McKinley |
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10/8/13 7:00am |
The Supreme Court Under John Roberts - The United States Supreme Court began hearing arguments in a new batch of cases this week, including a campaign finance case that’s being called “the next Citizens United,” and another that could decide the President’s right to make appointments when Congress is in recess. Joy Cardin talks to the author of a new book about how this group of justices has tended to behave, and what could be coming in the future.
Guest(s): Mark Tushnet |
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10/8/13 6:00am |
Latest On Government Shutdown, Race For Wisconsin Governor - The conditions are favorable for a grand bargain to end the federal government shutdown and avoid default on the nation's debt, according to Joy Cardin's guest political scientist. He discusses why he says President Barack Obama is not going to give in on the Affordable Care Act and that Republicans would be best off taking what they can get and moving forward. Then, he weighs in on Democrat Mary Burke's announcement that she will challenge Governor Scott Walker in 2014, as well as J.B. Van Hollen's decision to not seek another term as Wisconsin's attorney general.
Guest(s): Charley Jacobs |
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10/7/13 9:00pm |
Mondays With Mike: October 2013 Edition - Wisconsin Public Radio's Director Mike Crane joins us to take listener comments, suggestions, and feedback about WPR's programming and operations. Also, find out what WPR events might be coming to your community this month!
Guest(s): Mike Crane |
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10/7/13 8:00am |
Mondays With Mike: October 2013 Edition - Wisconsin Public Radio's Director Mike Crane joins us to take listener comments, suggestions, and feedback about WPR's programming and operations. Also, find out what WPR events might be coming to your community this month!
Guest(s): Mike Crane |
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10/7/13 7:30am |
Citizens United in Wisconsin - Joy Cardin talks to a guest about his group's opposition to the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling, plus a new case that could have more implications for how elections are funded.
Guest(s): Bruce Speight |
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10/7/13 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: Juvenile Offenders, Wrongful Imprisonment - State lawmakers have proposed a bill to reimburse a wrongfully accused man well above the current legal maximum of $25,000 for his 23 years behind bars. Meanwhile, another bill would place 17-year-old offenders back in the juvenile system. Joy Cardin talks with Wisconsin Public Radio criminal justice report Gilman Halsted about these and other state stories.
Guest(s): Gilman Halsted |
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10/7/13 6:00am |
Health Impact of Frac Sand Mining - Despite the promise by some that it will bring jobs to the area, some municipalities are holding off on opening frac sand mines until the health effects of frac sand mining is better understood. An investigative reporter discusses what is and is not known about the health effects of frac sand mining. Plus, state Senator Kathleen Vinehout comments on how frac sand mining has affected her district.
Guest(s): Alison Dirr , Kathleen Vinehout |
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10/6/13 7:00am |
On Your Money: Obamacare Exchanges, Futuristic Wrist Computers - Tuesday is the first day that eligible participants can sign up for healthcare plans under the Affordable Care Act. In this week’s On Your Money, financial planner Kevin McKinley discusses who’s affected and how you can take advantage of your state exchange. Plus, he discusses how to “shop around” for wristwatches that connect to your smartphone
Guest(s): Kevin McKinley |
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10/4/13 8:00am |
Week in Review: Shutdown, Obamacare, - Friday marks the fourth day of the shutdown of the federal government. Joy Cardin and her guests discuss that story, the newly opened federal healthcare exchanges, Wisconsin state employee healthcare coverage, and more in this edition of the Week in Review.
Guest(s): Louis Fortis , Steve Prestegard |
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10/4/13 7:00am |
Fall Movie Preview - The new fall movie season is upon us and there’s something for everybody.
Guest(s): Dave Luhrssen |
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10/4/13 6:00am |
The Future of Wisconsin's Dairy Farms - Dairy farms are steeped in Wisconsin history and Joy Cardin’s guest discusses the future of dairy farming in Wisconsin.
Guest(s): Ed Janus |
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10/3/13 9:00pm |
Congressman Gutiérrez Is Still Dreaming - Congressman Luis Gutiérrez, the first Latino to be elected to Congress from the Midwest, talks about his journey from the barrio to Capitol Hill, where he became a key player in the passage of the DREAM Act.
Guest(s): Luis Gutiérrez |
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