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8/19/13 8:00am |
African Americans and the Foreclosure Crisis - The foreclosure crisis has turned more than ten million people from their homes since 2007, evaporating the equity families had invested in those homes. Joy Cardin's guest says this hit African American families especially hard, and is another setback in a struggle for home that has plagued them since the days of slavery.
Guest(s): Laura Gottesdiener |
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8/19/13 7:30am |
State Capitol Report: New Voucher School Standards - Wisconsin's voucher schools would be held to new standards under a Republican bill in the state Legislature. In the second half of the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker explains the proposed benchmarks and a ratings system based on student achievement. Then, her school choice advocate discusses why he says the bill is too vague and may harm specific schools.
Guest(s): Jim Bender , Luther Olsen |
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8/19/13 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: No-Call List and Mining - Tune in for the State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker says Wisconsin would be better off without its no-call list. He explains why he says relying solely on a federal database would save the state money and make the system more effective. Then, her guest reporter recaps last week's public hearing on the proposed iron mine in northern Wisconsin and details what comes next.
Guest(s): Keith Ripp , Mike Simonson |
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8/19/13 6:00am |
Don't Fly - Stay Home! - What if you never went anywhere on an airplane? Would you be happier if you spent more time at home? Joy Cardin's guest this hour decided for environmental reasons to spend a year not flying anywhere, and stayed within 100 miles of her Colorado home. She says that not only was she glad to contribute less carbon to the atmosphere, but she also dug roots in her town, and learned to appreciate what was special about her neighbors and surroundings.
Guest(s): Christie Aschwanden |
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8/18/13 7:00am |
On Your Money: The Money Coach - She once had $100,000 in credit card debt before paying it off in three years and turning her financial life around. In this week's On Your Money, Joy Cardin's guest personal finance expert shares some tips on digging out of debt, what to know about credit card balance transfers, and answers your questions about saving for retirement, insurance and more.
Guest(s): Lynnette Khalfani-cox |
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8/16/13 8:00am |
Week in Review: August 16 - President Obama calls off military exercises with Egypt due to violence in that country that's killed more than 500 people. In the Week in Review, Joy Cardin's guests of opposing political perspectives discuss how the U.S. should further respond to the situation. Plus, they weigh in on a federal judge's ruling that "stop-and-frisk" is unconstitutional, former governor Jim Doyle saying progressivism will prevail in Wisconsin, and more of the top national and state news stories.
Guest(s): Kevin Binversie , Matt Rothschild |
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8/16/13 7:00am |
The Music of Elvis Presley - The King of Rock n' Roll Elvis Presley died 36 years ago today. Presley changed the course of American popular music forever by recording music written by African American artists, introducing them to a white mainstream audience. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the music of Elvis Presley and its everlasting influence on American pop culture.
Guest(s): Peter Roller |
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8/16/13 6:00am |
What to See and Do in Green Bay - The Packers preseason is under way, tall ships have arrived in the harbor, and the rides are open at Bay Beach. For this week's Tell Joy Where to go, Joy and her guest discuss things to do and see in Green Bay, and take your suggestions as well.
Guest(s): Brad Toll |
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8/15/13 9:00pm |
How Our Outlook Affects Our Health - Our outlook has a direct impact on our health and aging, according to Joy Cardin's guest this hour. Learn about the link between our thoughts and physical well-being and how to change our attitude for the better.
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8/15/13 8:00am |
How Our Outlook Affects Our Health - Our outlook has a direct impact on our health and aging, according to Joy Cardin's guest this hour. Learn about the link between our thoughts and physical well-being and how to change our attitude for the better.
Guest(s): Hilary Tindle |
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8/15/13 7:00am |
Repeal Wisconsin's Income Tax? - Governor Scott Walker recently said he is open to the idea of repealing the state's income tax, as other Republican governors are considering. Joy Cardin's guest journalist and blogger says it's a long shot at best and would involve another turbulent political fight, and lays out his ideas on improving what he calls Wisconsin's "tax hell."
Guest(s): Steve Prestegard |
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8/15/13 6:00am |
No Kids Allowed - A Houston restaurant made headlines last week for its decision to ban children under the age of 8 after 7 p.m. It joins many around the nation that have instituted no-kids rules for evening hours, in response to complaints by patrons that kids disturb their dining experience. Joy Cardin talks this hour with a marketing expert about whether this is good for business, and how widely kid-free restaurants-or other businesses-might spread.
Guest(s): Tom O'Guinn |
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8/14/13 9:00pm |
Collision 2012 - Joy Cardin's guest didn't necessarily expect the 2012 presidential election to be as rich and compelling as the 2008 elections. But, he says, he was pleasantly surprised. Find out what made the 2012 election unique and how it may have set precedents for future elections in America.
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8/14/13 8:00am |
Collision 2012 - Joy Cardin's guest didn't necessarily expect the 2012 presidential election to be as rich and compelling as the 2008 elections. But, he says, he was pleasantly surprised. Find out what made the 2012 election unique and how it may have set precedents for future elections in America.
Guest(s): Dan Balz |
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8/14/13 7:00am |
Big Question: End Use of "Redskins?" - Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder made headlines recently for saying the team will never change its nickname despite cries that it's racist and insulting to Native Americans. Joy Cardin's guest writers of opposing perspectives discuss the controversy over the team's identity, and invite you to weigh in on this week's Big Question: Should the Redskins organization drop its nickname and logo? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guest(s): Mark Rolo , Daniel Flynn |
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8/14/13 6:00am |
Sports Stars As Role Models - There has been a recent run of suspensions in professional baseball including the Milwaukee Brewers Ryan Braun. Professional athletes are held up as role models and treated as heroes. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why sports stars should not be held in such high esteem.
Guest(s): Marty Greenberg |
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8/13/13 9:00pm |
On Your Money: The Money Coach - She once had $100,000 in credit card debt before paying it off in three years and turning her financial life around. In this week's On Your Money, Joy Cardin's guest personal finance expert shares some tips on digging out of debt, what to know about credit card balance transfers, and answers your questions about saving for retirement, insurance and more.
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8/13/13 8:00am |
On Your Money: The Money Coach - She once had $100-thousand in credit card debt before paying it off in three years, and turning her financial life around. In this week's On Your Money, Joy Cardin's guest personal finance expert shares some tips on digging out of debt, what to know about credit card balance transfers, and answers your questions about saving for retirement, insurance and more.
Guest(s): Lynnette Khalfani-cox |
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8/13/13 7:30am |
Federal Judge Rules Stop-And-Frisk Unconstitutiona - A federal judge has ruled that the New York Police Department's policy of stop-and-frisk, which allows cops to search anyone regardless of whether they think a crime was committed, amounts to "indirect racial profiling" and violates the constitutional rights of minorities. Joy Cardin's guest law professor discusses the arguments for and against the practice, how it may be reformed, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg's vow to appeal.
Guest(s): Donald Downs |
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8/13/13 7:00am |
Easing Up on Sentences for Nonviolent Drug Crimes - In an effort to reduce America's growing prison population, nonviolent drug offenders will no longer be subjected to severe mandatory minimum sentences. Joy Cardin's guest criminal justice expert discusses Monday's announcement by Attorney General Eric Holder and how drug offenders may be processed in the future.
Guest(s): Philip Stinson |
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