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8/6/13 7:00am |
Terror Threat Against the U.S. - Nineteen U.S. diplomatic posts around the world are closed this week due to a threat from al Qaeda, the end of Ramadan and several major prison breaks in the Middle East and Africa. John Munson's guest security and political expert discusses the significance of the potential attack and the strength of terror groups today, and evaluates the nation's counter-terrorism efforts.
Guest(s): Victor Asal |
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8/6/13 6:00am |
Teen Dating Abuse - We often hear about adult abusive relationships, but a new study suggests physical violence is taking place in teen relationships and boys are now admitting to being victims of dating violence as well. John Munson's guest discusses this new information.
Guest(s): Carmen Pitre |
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8/5/13 9:00pm |
Study: Growing Number of Religious Progressives - A recent study shows that while more Americans identify themselves as religious conservatives than religious progressives, the gap continues to shrink. John Munson talks with the co-author of the study as well as a sociologist about the shift in demographics and how people view "religion." Survey: http://wpr.net/r/?1198
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8/5/13 8:00am |
Study: Growing Number of Religious Progressives - A recent study shows that while more Americans identify themselves as religious conservatives than religious progressives, the gap continues to shrink. John Munson talks with the co-author of the study as well as a sociologist about the shift in demographics and how people view "religion." Survey: http://wpr.net/r/?1198
Guest(s): Robert Jones , Wayne Thompson |
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8/5/13 7:30am |
State Capitol Report: Roundabout bill - Under a new bill in the state Legislature, local governments would need to approve proposed roundabout projects before construction begins. John Munson's guest lawmaker discusses how the legislation would work, why he says it's needed, and answers your questions.
Guest(s): David Craig |
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8/5/13 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: August 5 - Governor Scott Walker hosted his counterparts from around the nation this weekend for a mix of business and pleasure. In this week's State Capitol Report, John Munson's guest reporter recaps what went down at the National Governors Association meeting. Then, he talks with a political scientist about the significance of the Milwaukee event, Walker's potential plans for police and firefighter unions, and a possible 2016 presidential bid.
Guest(s): Chuck Quirmbach , Mordecai Lee |
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8/5/13 6:00am |
Big jump in Wisconsin's tick population - Experts say the number of deer and wood ticks in Wisconsin is rising sharply this year, including in areas where they're not normally found. Plus, a new species appears to be settling in that causes an allergic reaction to red meat! John Munson's guest entomologist discusses why the buggers are out in full force, how to protect yourself and your pets from being bitten, and answers your tick-related questions.
Guest(s): Jeff Hahn |
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8/4/13 7:00am |
On Your Money: July 30 edition - It's another edition of On Your Money! Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss why now is a good time to give up that old refrigerator, how to reestablish credit following bankruptcy, avoiding mosquito bites, and when it makes sense to buy a hybrid or an electric vehicle.
Guest(s): Kevin McKinley |
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8/2/13 8:00am |
Week in Review: August 2 - More singers at the state capitol building get arrested for not having permits, Kevin Reilly resigns as UW System president, and Edward Snowden reportedly gets asylum in Russia. Gene Purcell and his guests of opposing political perspectives discuss these issues and more of the top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guest(s): Tony Palmeri , Owen Robinson |
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8/2/13 7:00am |
A turning point in conservative radio. - The controversial statements kept piling up and now it appears the radio network Cumulus has had enough and two of the biggest stars in right wing radio, Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity could be headed for the door. Gene Purcell's guests discuss what this turn of events could mean for conservative radio.
Guest(s): Angelo Carusone |
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8/2/13 6:00am |
Spelunking in Wisconsin - Caves may not be the first thing that come to mind when you think about Wisconsin, but the cheese state is actually home to over 250 sandstone caves. In this week's special edition of "Tell Gene Where to Go," Gene Purcell's guest spelunking expert talks about the best caves to explore in Wisconsin and welcomes your favorites.
Guest(s): Kasey Fiske |
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8/1/13 9:00pm |
Random Acts of Kindness - Has anyone ever done something nice for you, for no reason at all? If so, you were the recipient of a random act of kindness. Joy Cardin's guest discusses how random acts of kindness are not as rare as one might think.
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8/1/13 8:00am |
Random Acts of Kindness - Has anyone ever done something nice for you, for no reason at all? If so, you were the recipient of a random act of kindness. Joy Cardin's guest discusses how random acts of kindness are not as rare as one might think.
Guest(s): Brooke Jones |
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8/1/13 7:00am |
Politics and Obamacare - House Republicans have voted more than three dozen times to repeal Obamacare, which will start offering Americans a chance to purchase insurance from federal exchanges this coming fall. Now a Republican senator is threatening government shutdown instead. Joy Cardin's guest this hour argues that no matter what opponents say, healthcare reform isn't going anywhere-and it shouldn't.
Guest(s): Tom Oliver |
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8/1/13 6:00am |
Cherries! - The federal Department of Agriculture estimates that Door County will produce 9.2 million pounds of cherries this year, a far cry from last year's 1.7 million. Joy Cardin's guest cherry expert has an update on the harvest for your picking pleasure, some recipes and invites you to share what you love to do with "America's super fruit."
Guest(s): Kendra Sohm |
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7/31/13 9:00pm |
Human Capitalism and Economic Equality - America was supposed to be the land of opportunity, so why is prosperity so unevenly distributed? Joy Cardin's guest says that rising complexity since the industrial revolution has made us rich, but also undermines equality. He also says that it's our human capital, the knowledge and skills we need to succeed, that's most important in raising equality-and that encouraging entrepreneurship and making education more competitive will be the best solutions.
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7/31/13 8:00am |
Human Capitalism and Economic Equality - America was supposed to be the land of opportunity, so why is prosperity so unevenly distributed? Joy Cardin's guest says that rising complexity since the industrial revolution has made us rich, but also undermines equality. He also says that it's our human capital, the knowledge and skills we need to succeed, that's most important in raising equality-and that encouraging entrepreneurship and making education more competitive will be the best solutions.
Guest(s): Brink Lindsey |
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7/31/13 7:00am |
Big Question: Follow Wis.' example re: unions? - Governor Scott Walker says he's considering limiting collective bargaining for police and firefighter unions, and that his policies towards public unions should serve as a model for the nation. Joy Cardin's guests of opposing perspectives discuss Walker's aggressive approach to big labor, and weigh in on this week's Big Question: Is Wisconsin a good example for the nation of how to manage public sector unions? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guest(s): Shikha Dalmia , Judd Legum |
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7/31/13 6:30am |
Altruism in the Workplace - We have all heard about climbing the ladder of success and sometimes that can mean stepping on a few toes or backs. There is a new study by a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor that flies in the face of this old philosophy, because he discovered helping others at work makes people happier. Joy Cardin's guest discusses his findings.
Guest, Don Moynihan is a Professor of Public Affairs and served as the Associate Director of the La Follette School from 2009-2012.
Guest(s): Don Moynihan |
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7/31/13 6:00am |
Why Men Need Women - There are men who are cheapskates and others who are generous to a fault, according to a new study that examines the generosity of wealthy men and how the women in their lives influence their charitable giving. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why men need women.
Guest(s): Adam Grant |
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