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Friday
4/12/2013
3:00 PM
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Overturn Citizens United?
Our democracy is in serious trouble unless we can successfully amend the U.S. Constitution to declare that money is not speech and corporations are not people. That's according to Dean Kallenbach's guest, who says it's time for citizens to make their voices heard on the issue.
Guest: Bob Edgar, President and CEO of Common Cause.
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4/12/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Obama sends Congress a $3.8 trillion spending plan. A North Korean missile is in upright firing position, while Secretary of State John Kerry is set to visit Seoul today. And in Wisconsin, an estimated 400,000 fewer people get health insurance through an employer than a decade ago, according to a report released yesterday. What news story is on your mind this week? This hour - Your Views on the News.
Guest: Mort Sipress is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science at UW-Eau Claire.
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Thursday
4/11/2013
3:00 PM
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Governor Walker to China
Governor Scott Walker leaves tomorrow for a trade mission to China. He plans to expand Wisconsin's relationship with the world's second-largest economy. Join Dean Kallenbach and his guest as they discuss our state's business relationship with China.
Guest: Dan Paulson is CEO of the Madison-based InVision Business Development.
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4/11/2013
4:00 PM
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Global Air Pollution
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development now warms that urban air pollution is set to become the top environmental cause of mortality worldwide by 2050, ahead of dirty water and lack of sanitation. Dean Kallenbach and his guest discuss why global air pollution remains a persistent problem...and what we can do about it.
Guest: Tracey Holloway, associate professor of environmental studies at the Nelson Institute Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment at UW-Madison
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Wednesday
4/10/2013
3:00 PM
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How To Fix the Great Lakes
They provide life and livelihood for millions of us, but issues like climate change, over-extraction, invasive species, and wetland loss continue to pose a threat to the survival of the Great Lakes. John Munson's guest says it's time to designate the Lakes and their tributary waters as a lived commons to be protected by all who live around them.
Guest: Maude Barlow, National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians and chair of Food and Water Watch's board. Her report, "Our Great Lakes Commons: A People's Plan to Protect the Great Lakes Forever," is at http://wpr.org/r/?1081
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Wednesday
4/10/2013
4:00 PM
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Human Rights in Latin America
John Munson and his guest discuss human rights and transitional justice in Latin America, as well as the prospects for democratic transition in the region.
Guest: Diego Garcia-Sayan, Weissberg Chair in International Studies at Beloit College. He's served as a Justice and the President of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, and he's also the former Minister of Justice and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru.
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Tuesday
4/9/2013
3:00 PM
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Gulp: Adventures On the Alimentary Canal
Why is crunchy food so appealing? How much can you eat before your stomach bursts? Find out as John Munson and his guest science writer take a trip down the alimentary canal this hour.
Guest: Mary Roach, author of, "Gulp: Adventures On the Alimentary Canal"
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Tuesday
4/9/2013
4:00 PM
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Change the WISDOT Budget?
Wisconsin plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars over the next two years expanding the state's highway system. That's according to John Munson's guest, who says these expansions ignore new demographic information that show a fundamental shift in driving habits...and the expansions are out of step with today's transportation needs.
Guest: Steve Hiniker, executive director, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin. The group's series, "10 Reasons the WISDOT Budget Needs to Change," is at http://wpr.org/r/?1083
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Tuesday
4/9/2013
4:30 PM
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State of the Tribes
Lawmakers and Wisconsin's tribes came together today at the Capitol for the ninth annual State of the Tribes address. John Munson and his guest discuss the speech, and the areas of contention that still remain between the two groups.
Guest: Paul DeMain, producer for IndianCountryTV.com, and a former Indian Affairs Policy Advisor under Governor Anthony Earl from 1982-1986.
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Monday
4/8/2013
3:00 PM
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Constitutional Myths
Today, people defend their beliefs with the words and intent of the Constitution. But what do the words in that document really mean? Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss how to make sense of our Founding Fathers legacy. www.rayraphael.com
Guest: Ray Raphael is a Senior Research Fellow with Humboldt State University in Northern California. He is the author of numerous books, including Constitutional Myths: What We Get Wrong and How to Get It Right.
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Monday
4/8/2013
4:00 PM
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The Life of Margaret Thatcher
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died today at the age of 87. John Munson and his guest discuss the life, legacy, and politics of Britain's "Iron Lady."
Guest: Neal Jesse, professor of political science at Bowling Green State University
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Friday
4/5/2013
3:00 PM
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Roger Ebert Dies
One of America's most popular and influential film critics died yesterday at the age of 70. Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss the life and legacy of Roger Ebert.
Guest: Mike Mayo, film critic and a contributor to The Washington Post and The Roanoke Times. He's the author of "Jimmy the Stick" and his upcoming book on film is "The Horror Show Guide: The Ultimate Frightfest of Movies."
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Friday
4/5/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
North Korea warns their military is cleared to wage a nuclear attack, while South Korean workers are blocked from joint factories. Obama reveals a new brain mapping project. And in Wisconsin, Roggensack is re-elected to Wisconsin Supreme Court and Tony Evers keeps his State Superintendent seat. What news story is on your mind this week? This hour - Your Views on the News.
Guest: Dick Haven is an Emeritus Professor of Communication at UW-Whitewater.
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Thursday
4/4/2013
3:00 PM
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Who Was Dracula? Literature's Most Famous Vampir...
Vampires have been pervasive in pop culture for decades, and Dracula was the character who started it all. But where did he come from? Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss Bram Stoker's bloody creation - Dracula! www.jimsteinmeyer.com
Guest: Jim Steinmeyer is the author of Who Was Dracula? Bram Stoker's Trail of Blood. He is a historian of stage magic and a leading designer of magic illusion.
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Thursday
4/4/2013
4:00 PM
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International Food Aid
A possible change to the way the United States distributes international food aid has split humanitarian organizations on the issue. John Munson talks to a reporter who's been following the story. Then, he speaks with an advocate for reform, who says the aid system is plagued with inefficiencies, and may also hurt some of the people it tries to help.
Guests:
- Dan Charles, food and agriculture correspondent at NPR
- Blake Selzer, Senior Policy Advocate, CARE, a humanitarian organization fighting global poverty
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Thursday
4/4/2013
4:30 PM
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Challenges to College Admissions
Students across the country begin receiving their college acceptance and rejection letters this month. But what exactly does it take to get into the college of your choice these days? John Munson and his guest look at the challenges facing college admissions, and a look at why the admission rate at Ivy League schools keeps decreasing.
Guest: Scott Jaschik, editor at Inside Higher Ed.http://www.insidehighered.com
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Wednesday
4/3/2013
3:00 PM
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April 2013 Job Line
Whether you are looking for workers, or for work, join the discussion for the April Job Line. John Munson begins the hour with an update on job numbers. The show continues with calls from those looking for work or offering work. We'll end the hour talking with a career counselor about how to ace your next job interview.
Guests: Ernie Goss is the MacAllister Chair and Professor of Economics at Creighton University.
Mary Spencer is Director of the Career Placement Office at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
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Wednesday
4/3/2013
4:00 PM
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US Infrastructure
Recently, the U.S. earned a D+ on the latest American Society of Civil Engineers Report Card for America's Infrastructure. And President Obama is calling for public-private partnerships to strengthen infrastructure development. John Munson and his guest discuss what needs improvement in the country, and where the resources to fund them might come from.
Guest: Dan McNichol, journalist, author, and highway historian. His books include "The Roads that Built America" and "The Big Dig."
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Tuesday
4/2/2013
3:00 PM
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Same-Sex Parenting
According to John Munson's guest, we've had a contentious, two-decade-long national debate about same sex marriage, but have allowed same-sex couples to quietly begin legally adopting and co-parenting with hardly any national discussion at all. Why the difference? John and his guest discuss how same-sex parenting flew under the radar, and what legal rights currently exist today.
Guest: Alison Gash, assistant professor of political science at the University of Oregon. Her article, "Under the Gaydar," is at http://wpr.org/r/?1078
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Tuesday
4/2/2013
4:00 PM
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North Korea Opens Nuclear Complex
After weeks of threats and heated rhetoric against the United States, North Korea announced today it will reopen shuttered nuclear complex, increasing international concerns that the country is set on launching a nuclear strike. John and his guest discuss the latest developments out of North Korea, and how the region is reacting.
Guest: Edward Friedman, professor emeritus, political science, UW-Madison
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Monday
4/1/2013
3:00 PM
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Women and the White House
What role do women play in the White House? Join John Munson and his guest as they discuss the relationship between gender, popular culture and the presidency, and discuss the possibility of a female U.S. president.
Guest: Lilly Goren is a professor of politics at Carroll University and the co-editor of "Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics".
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Monday
4/1/2013
4:00 PM
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More Children Diagnosed with ADHD
The number of children being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is growing, according to new federal data. John Munson and his guest the uptick in ADHD diagnoses, and the implications of the wider availability of drugs like Adderall and Ritalin.
Guest: Ruth Hughes, clinical psychologist and CEO of CHADD, Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. http://www.chadd.org/
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Friday
3/29/2013
3:00 PM
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Baseball and American Culture
Opening day is just around the corner and, for baseball fans, there's nothing quite like the prospect of a fresh, new season. John Munson and his guest discuss why baseball is so embedded in American culture, and what makes the game so great.
Guest: Johnny Moore, associate professor of history, Radford University. He teaches a class called "Baseball and American Culture."
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Friday
3/29/2013
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
The Supreme Court takes up gay marriage and the Defense of Marriage Act, but could avoid a wide-range ruling on gay marriage. Obama says an immigration bill could pass by this summer. And in Wisconsin, Governor Walker downplays talk of running for president. What news story is on your mind this week? This hour - Your Views on the News.
Guest: David Canon, professor of political science at UW-Madison
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Thursday
3/28/2013
3:00 PM
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Cybersecurity
From our nation's banks, to our personal computers, cyberattacks seem to be more prevalent than ever...and intelligence officials now say these attacks potentially pose a greater danger to U.S. national security than Al Qaeda and other militants. John Munson and his guest look into the world of cybersecurity, and how we can protect ourselves from these attacks.
Guest: Rob D'Ovidio (de-VIDEO), assistant professor of criminal justice at Drexel University, where he directs the research program in computer crime and digital forensics
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