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8/28/13 6:30am |
Fast-Food Workers in Milwaukee, Nation To Strike - Fast-food workers in as many as 35 American cities, including Milwaukee, are planning on striking Thursday in support of unionization and a sharply increased federal minimum wage. Joy Cardin talks with a striking McDonald's employee as well as a supporter of the workers who says $15 an hour is a fair wage, work schedules need to be more certain, and that there needs to be more opportunities to climb the economic ladder.
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8/28/13 6:00am |
Going Hog Wild In Wisconsin For The 110th Year - Harley-Davidson fans are getting all revved up for the company’s 110th anniversary bash, which kicks off Thursday in Milwaukee and runs through the weekend. Joy Cardin’s guest Harley executive and fanatic discusses what makes this particular motorcycle a cultural icon in Wisconsin, and invites you to share your favorite memory about your hog.
Guest(s): Steve Piehl |
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8/28/13 6:00am |
A Decade of Flat Wages - The middle class in America is earning less than when the Great Recession descended upon the nation and even though technically the recession is over a new report confirmes wages are still stagnant. Joy Cardin’s guest discusses is a co-author of “A Decade of Flat Wages” and he discusses the findings.
Guest(s): Lawrence Mishel |
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8/28/13 6:00am |
A Decade of Flat Wages - The middle class in America is earning less than when the Great Recession descended upon the nation and even though technically the recession is over a new report confirmes wages are still stagnant. Joy Cardin's guest discusses is a co-author of "A Decade of Flat Wages" and he discusses the findings.
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8/27/13 9:00pm |
On Your Money: Fantasy Football, Home Loans And A Financial Checklist For College Students - It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year for sports fans – the return of fantasy football. In this week's edition of On Your Money, Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss the appeal, legality and cost of this pigskin passion. He also has advice on loans for first-time homeowners, and a five-point financial checklist for college students and their parents.
Guest(s): Kevin McKinley |
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8/27/13 9:00pm |
On Your Money: Fantasy Football, Home Loans - It's one of the most wonderful times of the year for sports fans - the return of fantasy football. In this week's edition of On Your Money, Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss the appeal, legality and cost of this pigskin passion. He also has advice on loans for first-time homeowners, and a five-point financial checklist for college students and their parents.
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8/27/13 8:00am |
On Your Money: Fantasy Football, Home Loans And A Financial Checklist For College Students - It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year for sports fans – the return of fantasy football. In this week's edition of On Your Money, Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss the appeal, legality and cost of this pigskin passion. He also has advice on loans for first-time homeowners, and a five-point financial checklist for college students and their parents.
Guest(s): Kevin McKinley |
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8/27/13 8:00am |
On Your Money: Fantasy Football, Home Loans - It's one of the most wonderful times of the year for sports fans - the return of fantasy football. In this week's edition of On Your Money, Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss the appeal, legality and cost of this pigskin passion. He also has advice on loans for first-time homeowners, and a five-point financial checklist for college students and their parents.
Guest(s): Kevin McKinley |
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8/27/13 7:00am |
50th Anniversary March on Washington - 50 years ago tomorrow, the nation witnessed the biggest civil rights demonstration ever in the history of the nation when a quarter of a million people descended upon Washington D.C., surrounding the Reflecting Pool with the Lincoln monument as a backdrop. Dr. King gave his historic “I Have a Dream” speech and it became the theme of the civil rights movement. Joy Cardin’s guest discusses the progress of the civil rights movement and if more effort is needed.
Guest(s): Walter Farrell |
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8/27/13 7:00am |
50th Anniversary March on Washington - 50 years ago this week, the nation witnessed the biggest civil rights demonstration in the history of the nation. Dr. King gave his historic "I Have a Dream" speech and it became the theme of the civil rights movement. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the progress of the civil rights movement and if more effort is needed.
Guest(s): Prof Walter Farrell |
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8/27/13 6:00am |
Black Bear Attacks - Seven people, including a 12-year-old Michigan girl, were reportedly attacked by bears during a five-day span ending last week. Two Wisconsin men were also attacked in separate incidents earlier this year. Despite the recent headlines, Joy Cardin's guest bear expert says attacks on humans are rare, and that people are partly to blame.
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8/27/13 6:00am |
Despite Recent Black Bear Attacks, Experts Say Incidents Rare - Seven people, including a 12-year-old Michigan girl, were reportedly attacked by bears during a five-day span ending last week. Two Wisconsin men were also attacked in separate incidents earlier this year. Despite the recent headlines, Joy Cardin’s guest bear expert says attacks on humans are rare, and that people are partly to blame. He also answers your bear-related questions and welcomes your stories of close encounters and sightings.
Guest(s): Jeff Traska |
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8/26/13 8:00am |
Frankenstein's Cat: Animals and Biotechnology - By adding jellyfish DNA to a common species of pet fish, science created the GloFish. We can remote-control moths and roaches, breed goats whose milk prevents disease, and create lab mice that are prone to the exact diseases researchers are trying to find cures for. But should we be doing any of these things? Joy Cardin's guest has researched the many ways we're tinkering with animals these days, and joins to discuss not just what we're doing and why, but the ethical questions they raise.
Guest(s): Emily Anthes |
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8/26/13 7:30am |
State Capitol Report: Expand Wis. FMLA - The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin's guest policy expert makes the case for expanding Wisconsin's Family Medical Leave Act. On this Women's Equality Day, she says with more people having to take care of their aging parents and in-laws, work standards that allow for sufficient time and resources need to be made more available.
Guest(s): Dale Schultz |
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8/26/13 7:00am |
State Capitol Report: Redistricting reform - Several Wisconsin newspapers recently called for public hearings on a plan to reform the state's redistricting process. Joy Cardin's guest supports the newspapers' plea. In this week's State Capitol Report, she discusses why she says legislative maps should be drawn up by a nonpartisan state agency instead of elected officials as they're currently done.
Guest(s): Andrea Kaminski |
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8/26/13 6:00am |
Back-to-School Advice for College Students - It's back-to-school season and all over the state, thousands of college students are moving in to the dorms this week. Joy Cardin's guest has advice on how they can save money, succeed in class, and combat depression and stress. And plenty of advice for parents too -- on how they can best support their now adult-children without getting in their way.
Guest(s): Harlan Cohen |
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8/23/13 8:00am |
Week In Review: August 23 - Activists and opposition leaders say the Syrian government killed at least 130 people this week in a chemical attack near Damascus. In the "Week in Review," Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing political perspectives discuss how the U.S. should respond to the allegations. Plus, they weigh in on the retroactive pay increase for Capitol Police Chief David Erwin, a push to raise Wisconsin’s speed limit to 70 miles per hour, and more of the top national and state news stories.
Guest(s): Joe Wineke , Keene Winters |
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8/23/13 8:00am |
Week in Review: August 23 - Activists and opposition leaders say the Syrian government killed at least 130 people this week in a chemical attack near Damascus. In the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing political perspectives discuss how the U.S. should respond to the allegations. Plus, they weigh in on the retroactive pay increase for Capitol Police Chief David Erwin, a push to raise Wisconsin's speed limit to 70 miles per hour, and more of the top national and state news stories.
Guest(s): Joe Wineke , Keene Winters |
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8/23/13 7:00am |
Women Delaying Childbirth Into 40s - More and more women are opting to delay childbirth into their 40s and the popular belief is that they are frittering away their fertility. But according to Joy's guest, this is not the case. Large numbers of women between the ages of 35-44 are getting pregnant naturally. They'll discuss the many advantages women have with delaying childbirth.
Guest(s): Elizabeth Gregory |
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8/23/13 6:00am |
What To See And Do In The Wisconsin Dells - Labor Day is almost here, along with the start of the school year. As the final throes of summer approach, we’ll talk about one possible vacation destination—the Wisconsin Dells, home to roller coasters, water parks, and state parks. And with spas, restaurants, and wineries, Joy Cardin’s guest says, there’s also plenty for the “grown-ups” to do in the Dells.
Guest(s): Romy Snyder |
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