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Tuesday
7/21/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The new film, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" has grossed over 200-million since its debut last Wednesday. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the phenomenon that is Harry Potter.
Guest: Robert Thompson, Founding Director, Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, Syracuse University. Professor of Television and Popular Culture, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
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Monday
7/20/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Today marks the fortieth anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss that epic day in 1969, the NASA program since, and the challenges for future space exploration.
Guest: Andrew Lawler, Senior Writer, Science Magazine.
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Monday
7/20/2009
5:00 PM
090720M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Since the switch to digital television last month (June) many are having problems getting a good signal, especially in rural areas. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss lingering issues with the switch to digital television.
Guest: Kevin Kukowski, manager of television engineering and operations, Milwaukee Public Television.
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Friday
7/17/2009
4:00 PM
090717L
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Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
At Issue, after four, it's time for Your Views on the News. Gene Purcell is in for Ben Merens with guest political scientist David Canon to discuss your pick for the top news story of the week.
Guest: David Canon, professor of political science, UW-Madison. dcanon@polisci.wisc.edu
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Friday
7/17/2009
5:00 PM
090717M
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Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
After five, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the Apollo Moon program, and the astronauts' recollections of their journeys.
Guest: Andrew Chaikin, co-author, "Voices From the Moon: Apollo Astronauts Describe Their Lunar Experiences." Former editor, "Sky & Telescope" magazine. Former contributing editor, "Popular Science."
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Thursday
7/16/2009
4:00 PM
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Gene Purcell In For Ben Merens
After four, Gene Purcell talks with the Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction about improving educational standards and other critical issues facing students, teachers, and schools in our State.
Guest: Tony Evers, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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Thursday
7/16/2009
5:00 PM
090716M
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Gene Purcell In For Ben Merens
Judge Sonia Sotomayor (soto-my-YOUR) continues her fourth day of questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee today. After five, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss today’s hearings, the tone of Judge Sotomayor’s comments on key political issues, and the Republican response.
Guest: Barbara Perry, Director, Center for Civic Renewal, and Professor of Government, Sweet Briar College.
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Wednesday
7/15/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with John Munson in for Ben Merens
New health care legislation was passed yesterday that will hit small businesses with a penalty equal to 8% of payroll if they fail to provide health insurance to workers. After four, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss this new legislation.
Guest: Stuart Altman is the Sol C. Chaikin Professor of National Health Policy at Brandeis University. Modern Healthcare, Celebrating 30 years, him among the 30 people who have had the most influence on healthcare over the past 30 years; and, for the past six years, they named him among the 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare.
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Wednesday
7/15/2009
5:00 PM
090715M
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At Issue with John Munson in for Ben Merens
This week President Obama appointed the new U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Regina Benjamin. After five, John Munson and his guest discuss the role and function of the post, Dr. Benjamin's experience, and the impact previous office-holders have had on health-care issues.
Guest: Richard Roberts, M.D., is a family physician with the Department of Family Medicine at the
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
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Tuesday
7/14/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with John Munson in for Ben Merens
After four, John Munson and his guests discuss Wisconsin's educational opportunities for both traditional-age and returning students seeking a college or vocational education. The state of Wisconsin has 13 university centers across the state offering a two-year transfer curriculum and a technical college system offering technical and vocational education.
Guests:
David Wilson, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and the University of Wisconsin-Extension.
Bryan Albrecht, President of Gateway Technical College. He served as President of the Association for Career and Technical Education from 2008-2009.
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Tuesday
7/14/2009
5:00 PM
090714M
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At Issue with John Munson in for Ben Merens
After five today, join John Munson and his guest in conversation about preventive health care. What measures can we take to minimize future health problems, and what technologies are available to detect signs of early coronary and vascular disease, osteoporosis, and some cancers?
GUEST: James Ehrlich is Associate Clinical Professor at the University Of Colorado School Of Medicine and Adjunct Assistant Professor at George Washington University. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Atherotech, a cardiodiagnostic company in Birmingham, Alabama, and Medical Director of Colorado Heart and Body Imaging in Denver.
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Monday
7/13/2009
4:00 PM
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
Vice-President Cheney ordered information on the CIA’s counterterrorism program withheld from Congress, according to the CIA’s director Leon Panetta. After four, four, John Munson and his guest discuss the legal ramifications, and what course of action President Obama may pursue.
Guest: Leslie Gelb, President Emeritus and Board Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations. Author, "Power Rules: How Common Sense Can Rescue American Foreign Policy" (Harper)
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Monday
7/13/2009
5:00 PM
090713M
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
The award-winning documentary, "Being Bucky" features Wisconsin's favorite mascot. After five, John Munson and his guests go behind-the-scenes of being Bucky Badger.
Guest: John Fromstein, Co-Director, "Being Bucky."
Guest: Scott Smith, Co-Director, "Being Bucky."
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Friday
7/10/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The news that’s been in the week that was – It’s Your Views on the News today after four on At Issue with Ben Merens. Call in with your thoughts about the week’s top news story.
GUEST: Dick Haven, Professor of Communication & Interim Dean College of Arts and Communication UW WHITEWATER
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Friday
7/10/2009
5:00 PM
090710M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue, after five, Ben Merens and his guest talk about what parents do wrong... when trying to do right. He is the author of “The Parents We Mean To Be.”
Guest: Richard Weissbourd, Child & Family Psychologist, School of Education and Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. Author, “The Parents We Mean To Be: How Well Intentioned Adults Undermine Children’s Moral and Emotional Development”.
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Thursday
7/9/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Rush-hour congestion in the U.S. slightly improved across the country, according to the Urban Mobility Report released this week by the Texas Transportation Institute. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss congestion patterns and their impact on fuel economy and driving patterns. http://mobility.tamu.edu/ums/
Guest: Tim Lomax is Research Engineer at the Texas Transportation Institute of the Texas A & M University System.
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Thursday
7/9/2009
5:00 PM
090709M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Noise not only damages our hearing, but our well-being. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss what you can do to combat noise pollution in everyday life. www.nonoise.org
Guest: Les Blomberg, Executive Director, Noise Pollution Clearinghouse.
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Wednesday
7/8/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The Pope has called for a new economic order that puts social responsibility and ethics into the global marketplace. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Pope’s latest encyclical and what impact it might have on the world.
Professor Maryann Love, associate professor of politics Catholic University
Life Cycle Institute “Beyond Sovereignty: Issues for a Global Agenda”
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Wednesday
7/8/2009
5:00 PM
090708M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The World Future Society is holding its annual conference next week in Chicago. After five today, Ben Merens and his guests discuss how future technological change will impact both body enhancement and our perceptions of our bodies through the internet. http://www.wfs.org/2009main.htm
GUESTS:
Arthur Caplan is Professor of Bioethics and Director of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania.
Patrick Tucker is the Director of Communications for the World Future Society and the Senior Editor of "The Futurist" Magazine.
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Tuesday
7/7/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens takes another look at Alaska Governor Sarah Palin – with a professor who authored a column today titled, “In Defense of Sarah Palin.”
Elvin Lim, Assistant Professor of Government WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
“The Anti-Intellectual Presidency: The decline of Presidential Rhetoric from George Washington to George W. Bush”
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Tuesday
7/7/2009
5:00 PM
090707M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Women's roles have remarkably changed in the past thirty years. After five today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the impact of contemporary feminism on women's strides in education, business, and public life.
Guest: Lilly J. Goren, Editor, "You've Come a Long Way Baby: Women, Politics, and Popular Culture." She is Associate Professor of Politics and Global Studies at Carroll University.
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Monday
7/6/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Governor Sarah Palin announced Friday that she will resign as Governor of Alaska on July 26. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the Governor's announcement, and what it may mean for her future in politics.
Guests:
Lori Townsend, News Director, Alaska Public Radio Network.
Larry Persily is a former Alaska journalist. He was editorial-page editor of the "Anchorage Daily News" and Managing Editor of the "Juneau Empire." He served as oil and gas, transportation and Arctic issues staffer for Governor Palin's Washington, D.C. office from May, 2007 until June, 2008.
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Monday
7/6/2009
5:00 PM
090706M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest take calls on what foreign policy issues are most important to you... and why.
Guest: Rob Ricigliano, Director, Institute of World Affairs, UW Milwaukee.
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Friday
7/3/2009
4:00 PM
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Gene Purcell In for Ben Merens
At Issue, after four, it's Your Views on the News. Gene Purcell is in for Ben Merens and is joined by political scientist Joe Heim to discuss your pick for the top news story of the week.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science, UW La-Crosse.
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Friday
7/3/2009
5:00 PM
090703M
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Gene Purcell In For Ben Merens
In school we learned about the founding fathers, but in reality this nation was built by a “founding family”. After five, join Gene Purcell and his guest as they discuss the nation-builders responsible for creating the United States of America.
Guest: Ray Raphael, Author, "Founders: The People Who Brought You a Nation". Senior Research Fellow, Humboldt State University. www.rayraphael.com
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Thursday
7/2/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The Stonewall Uprising occurred forty years ago this week, symbolically launching the beginning of the gay and lesbian rights movement in the United States. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the movement’s cultural, social, and political advancements.
GUESTS: Anne Enke is Associate Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She specializes in the history of sexuality, gender, women’s studies, and Lesbian, Gay, and Trans-Gender studies. She is the author of "Finding the Movement: Sexuality, Contested Space, and Feminist Activism."
Gary Gates is Senior Research Fellow at the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law. He is co-author of "The Gay and Lesbian Atlas" and is widely acknowledged as the nation’s leading expert on the demography and geography of gays and lesbians.
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Thursday
7/2/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
School is out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean kids and adults should stop reading. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss reading for pleasure this summer. http://litlifeinfo.com/
Guest: Pam Allyn is the author of What to Read When: The Books and Stories to Read with Your Child – and All the Best Times to Read Them. She is the Executive Director of LitLife and the founding Director of LitWorld. She also launched and leads Books for Boys, a literacy initiative for foster care children.
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Wednesday
7/1/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The H1N1 virus (swine flu) has sickened people in more than seventy countries. After four today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the impact of the disease in Wisconsin and around the world.
GUEST: Dr. Seth Foldy is the Administrator of the Wisconsin Division of Public Health and State Health Officer. He formerly served as the Milwaukee Health Commissioner. He holds faculty appointments at the Medical College of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Argonne National Laboratory.
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Wednesday
7/1/2009
5:00 PM
090701M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Whether you're looking for workers... or looking for work, join “At Issue” host Ben Merens, after five, for the July Job Line. Ben will take callers for most of the hour, then welcome a career counselor to end the hour. That’s the July Job Line today after five on “At Issue.”
Guests:
- Marc Levine, Senior Fellow and Founding Director, UW-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development.
- Pat Alea, President, Alea & Associates management and leadership consulting firm.
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Tuesday
6/30/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At midnight Monday night, U.S. troops withdrew from Iraqi cities and towns, under stipulations of the SOFA (the Status of Forces Agreement). After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the significance of the withdrawal, and the Iraqi Referendum to be held before July 31.
GUEST: Phyllis Bennis is Director of the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies and is a journalist specializing in Middle East and United Nations issues. She is written extensively on Palestine, Iraq, the UN, and the New World Order. Her most recent books include: "Ending the Iraq War: A Primer"and "Understanding the US-Iran Crisis: A Primer".
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Tuesday
6/30/2009
5:00 PM
090630M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Reports last week about South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford’s affair and his public apology still has people talking. At Issue, after five, Ben Merens talks with a political psychologist about why elected officials act unethically, and how the public responds.
Guest: Stanley Renshon, Political Psychologist and Professor of Political Science,
City University of New York. Author, “High Hopes: The Clinton Presidency and the Politics of Ambition”, “G.W. Bush In His Father’s Shadow: The Transformation of GW Bush”
Forthcoming, “The Obama Presidency and the Politics of Redemption”.
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Monday
6/29/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Governor Doyle signed the state budget this morning. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what’s in the new budget and how it will impact such items as school funding, the QEO, and auto insurance.
GUEST: Todd Berry, President, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.
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Monday
6/29/2009
5:00 PM
090629M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After five today, Ben Merens hosts his June Open-Line. "At Issue" host Ben Merens welcomes your thoughts and ideas for future programming topics.
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Friday
6/26/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Today after four on At Issue, it’s Your Views on the News. You are invited to call in to host Ben Merens with your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story. What’s touched you? That’s Your Views on the News, today after four.
Guest: Boyce Watkins, assistant professor of finance, Syracuse University. www.boycewatkins.com
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Friday
6/26/2009
5:00 PM
090626M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Michael Jackson, the child star of the Jackson 5 and a titan as a music entertainer, with such hits as “Thriller” and “Beat It,” died yesterday of sudden cardiac arrest. After five today, Ben Merens and his guest talk about the music, career, and life of Michael Jackson.
GUEST: Jim DeRogatis is pop music critic with the Chicago Sun-Times. He co-hosts the rock ‘n’ roll talk show, “Sound Opinions,” with Greg Kot on Chicago Public Radio, syndicated nationally through American Public Media. He is the author of several books, including "Turn on Your Mind: Four Decades of Great Psychedelic Rock," and "Milk It! Collected Musings on the Alternative Music Explosion of the ‘90’s."
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Thursday
6/25/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
A government chartered plan offering employers and individuals the opportunity to buy health coverage from private insurers using choice, competition, and incentives is the public health plan the U.S. needs, according to Ben Merens’ guest today after four.
http://tinyurl.com/nvkujb
GUEST: David Reimer is the Director of Policy and Planning for Community Advocates Public Policy Institute in Milwaukee. He co-authored an op-ed piece in today’s The New York Times, “The Only Public Health Plan We Need.” He has worked actively in reshaping Wisconsin and U.S. policies on welfare, poverty, health care, and education. He served as Budget Director and Administration Director for former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist and Budget Director for Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle.
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Thursday
6/25/2009
5:00 PM
090625M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Americans have been clustering themselves into extremely homogeneous communities, not just by region and state, but by city and town. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how Americans choose the neighborhoods that most closely reflect their individual values.
www.thebigsort.com
GUEST: Bill Bishop is the author of "The Big Sort – Why the Clustering of Like-Minded America is Tearing Us Apart". He was a reporter at the Austin-American Statesman when he began his research on city growth and political polarization with Robert Cushing.
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Wednesday
6/24/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
As Iranians continue to take to the streets of Tehran, are we witnessing a revolution or just temporary unrest? Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest look at the current state of affairs in Iran and what role the United States is playing.
Jeremi Suri is Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. www.jeremisuri.net
www.jeremisuri.net
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Wednesday
6/24/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Moving-on-up and out to the suburbs has been a long-cherished part of the American Dream.
Today after five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the belief we used to hold: that housing values would continue to rise as we made the daily commute to work, even as we added further strains to our nation's infrastructure and water supply.
Guest: John Wasik, the author of "The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome: Turning Around the Unsustainable American Dream." He is an award-winning journalist and the author of twelve books including, "The Merchant of Power: Sam Insull, Thomas Edison, and the Creation of the Modern Metropolis." http://www.culdesacsyndrome.com/
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Tuesday
6/23/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
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Tuesday
6/23/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Author Norah Vincent suffered a breakdown after posing as a man for 18 months to write “Self-Made Man.” She then chose to be committed to three separate institutions – and wrote “Voluntary Madness.” Norah joins Ben Merens on At Issue today after five to discuss the experiences she had and wrote about in her latest book.
Guest: Norah Vincent, Immersion Journalist, “Voluntary Madness” and “Self-Made Man.”
www.norahvincent.net
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Monday
6/22/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, At Issue with Ben Merens, a look at President Obama’s first six months in office. Your thoughts are invited, too.
Guest: Larry Jacobs, Chair for Political Studies & Director, Center for the Study of Politics and Governance, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute and Department of Political Science, University of Minnesota.
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Monday
6/22/2009
5:00 PM
090622M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
How well is our economy doing after the many job losses Americans have experienced? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as this discuss the current job market and economic outlook.
Guest: Marc Levine is Senior Fellow and Founding Director of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development.
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Friday
6/19/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
It’s Your Views on the News, after four, on At Issue with Ben Merens live from the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair. Ben welcomes your phone calls, and comments from the studio audience.
Guest: Eric Giordano, Director, Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service. Professor of Political Science, UW-Marathon County.
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Friday
6/19/2009
5:00 PM
090619M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Why do oil and gas prices continue to climb with no end in sight? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the true state of the U.S. oil industry. Its unparalleled global power, influence over elected officials, and lack of regulatory oversight.
Guest: Antonia Juhasz, Oil industry, international trade, and finance policy expert, Oil Change International and the Institute for Policy Studies. www.tyrannyofoil.org
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Thursday
6/18/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
News reports from Japan say that North Korea is planning to fire a missile at Hawaii. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss this report and the ongoing saber rattling of North Korea at the rest of the world.
Joe Grieco, Professor of Political Science DUKE UNIVERSITY
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Thursday
6/18/2009
5:00 PM
090618M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, with Father’s Day just around the corner, Ben Merens and his guest talk about how fathers can connect with their kids.
Guest: John Trayser, “The Greatful Dad,” father of three boys. www.thegreatfuldad.com
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Wednesday
6/17/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Global warming is primarily caused by humans, according to the Global Climate Change Impacts Report released by the Obama administration. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what actions need to be taken to avoid continued stresses and warming of the Earth.
GUEST: George Stone is Professor of Physical Science at Milwaukee Area Technical College. In 2008, he co-chaired a session of Global Warming Science at the 2008 Geological Society of America annual meeting. He recently served as Co-Chair of the 2009 Wisconsin Renewable Energy Summit. www.globalchange.gov
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Wednesday
6/17/2009
5:00 PM
090617M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Is the economy improving? Is your economy improving? After five, it's another edition of At Issue Econ 1-0-1. Ben Merens and his guest invite your questions about the troubled economy.
Guest; Kevin Quinn, Professor of Economics, St. Norbert College. kevin.quinn@snc.edu
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Tuesday
6/16/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Talking, eating, drinking – activities that in themselves don’t cause much trouble…except when combined with driving…according to the latest road rage survey. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens looks at the research and discusses anger on the road.
Leon James, Professor of Psychology, University of Hawaii
www.drdriving.org www.affinion.com
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Tuesday
6/16/2009
5:00 PM
090616M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Tonight, a P-B-S FRONTINE documentary examines behind-the-scenes government actions in September 2008 to merge Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the banking crisis, and how it's changed the dynamic between government and the banking industry.
Guest: Michael Kirk, producer, FRONTLINE Documentary, “Breaking the Bank.” Former Senior Producer of FRONTLINE. Former Nieman Fellow in Journalism at Harvard University. http://tinyurl.com/Itduf
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Monday
6/15/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Amid speculations of electoral fraud, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has declared victory. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the election, Ahmadinejad’s efforts against the opposition, and the repercussions of the election for Iran and the world.
GUEST: Walid Phares (Wall-EEEED FAIR-es) specializes in Middle East history and politics, terrorist movements, democratization, and human rights. He is a Fox News Channel Middle East Contributor and the author of ten books on terrorism and the Middle East. including, "War of Ideas: Jihadism Against Democracy" and "The Confrontation: Winning the War against Future."
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Monday
6/15/2009
5:00 PM
090615M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
What is the best acitivity a kid can do during his/her summer vacation? After five today, join Ben Merens in a thematic open line discussion on summer-time activities for children.
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Friday
6/12/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue, after four, it’s time for Your Views on the News. Join host Ben Merens and news analyst Lilly Goren with your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story.
Guest: Lilly Goren, Associate Professor of Politics, Carroll University. lgoren@carrollu.edu
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Friday
6/12/2009
5:00 PM
090612M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Ben Merens’ guest, after five, describes how finding personal space is crucial to finding inner peace and comfort. Call in with where you find your personal space.
Guest: Colleen Hickmann, president InUnison (Personal & Business Coach). www.wellnessincentives.com
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Thursday
6/11/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
President Obama held a town-hall meeting today in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on health care reform. After four today, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the President’s listening session and remarks on reshaping healthcare coverage for Americans.
GUESTS:
Patty Murray is Green Bay Reporter at Wisconsin Public Radio.
Steve Brenton is President of the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
Roberta Ripportella is Professor and Chair of the Department of Consumer Science at the School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and Health Policy Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Extension.
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Thursday
6/11/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
June is the unofficial National Wedding Month... but the divorce rate in the U.S. is nearly fifty-percent and many couples today are together but unhappy. After five, on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest examine what it takes to have a healthy, happy marriage.
Guest: Rabbi Irwin Kula, President, National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. www.yearnings.irwinkula.com. Author, “Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life”
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Wednesday
6/10/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Seventy-nine schools across Wisconsin failed to meet accountability requirements for the second year in a row under the No Child Left Behind Act. After four, Ben Merens discuss what failure of these accountability requirements mean for school children in Wisconsin.
Guest: John Witte, Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs at the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin.
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Wednesday
6/10/2009
5:00 PM
090610M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, Bats. Nearly one-million bats have been killed in the eastern U.S. by a mysterious fungus, "white-nose syndrome," that appears to be spreading. According to Ben's guest, bats are a keystone species, consuming insects that threaten crops, trees, and public health.
Guest: Thomas Kunz, Professor of Biology and Director, Center for Ecology and Conservation Biology, Boston University.
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Tuesday
6/9/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The State Senate today approved allowing 10-year olds to hunt in Wisconsin, with the supervision of an adult. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss State Senate Bill 167, and the ramifications of lowering the legal age to hunt in Wisconsin.
GUESTS:
State Senator Jim Holperin, Democratic State Senator from Conover.
Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter. Reporter.
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Tuesday
6/9/2009
5:00 PM
090609M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
This recession is claiming many retail victims, and they aren’t just mom and pop vendors this time. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss national chains shutting thousands of locations around the country
Guest: Darlene Quinn is a journalist and the author of Webs of Power. Prior to being an author, she was a private contractor for various department stores and hospitals and a senior executive with the Brooks Wilshire department store.
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Monday
6/8/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
What issues need to be evaluated before Wisconsin could enact tougher penalties for drunk-driving? After four, Ben Merens and his guest discus factors to consider in evaluating making a third or fourth offense a felony in Wisconsin.
GUEST: State Senator Lena Taylor, Democrat, of Milwaukee represents Wisconsin’s 4th Senate District.
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Monday
6/8/2009
5:00 PM
090608M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Why are one-in-three American adults dissatisfied with their lives? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how genes, commercial culture, and global hyper-competition have locked Americans into an unwinnable race for success.
Guest: Jim Rubens, Venture investor, Member, Granite State Angels. Author, "Oversuccess – Healing the American Obsession with Wealth, Fame, Power, and Perfection". www.oversuccess.com
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Friday
6/5/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue, after four, it's time for Your Views on the News. Join Ben Merens and his guest as they welcome your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story.
Guest: David Canon, professor of political science, UW-Madison. dcanon@polisci.wisc.edu
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Friday
6/5/2009
5:00 PM
090605M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Each year, Americans spend more than twenty-five billion on sports and sporting events. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest for a discussion on the profound influence sports have on American culture.
Guest: Kevin Quinn, Associate Professor of Economics St. Norbert College. Author, "Sports and Their Fans – The History, Economics and Culture of the Relationship Between Spectator and Sport".
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Thursday
6/4/2009
4:00 PM
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John Munson In for Ben Merens
President Obama reiterated, in his speech today in Cairo, that he seeks a “new beginning for the U.S. and Muslims” throughout the world. After four, John Munson and his guest discuss the speech, and what the reaction has been in the Arab world.
Guest: Ghada Talhami is D.K. Pearsons Professor of Politics Emeriti at Lake Forest College. She is the past editor of "Arab Studies Quarterly" and has written numerous articles on the Palestinian issue and Arab nationalism. She is the author of five books including, "Palestine in the Egyptian Press: From al-Ahram to al-Ahali."
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Thursday
6/4/2009
5:00 PM
090604M
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
After five, John Munson and his guests discuss a report from the group, Citizen Action of Wisconsin that indicates the State could save one-point-eight billion on national health care reform.
Guests:
Robert Kraig, Author, "Wisconsin Cost Savings under National Health Care Reform, Citizen Action of Wisconsin.
U.S. Representative Steve Kagen of Appleton, M.D., represents Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District.
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Wednesday
6/3/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke stated today that the U.S. will have to formulate a plan to restore its fiscal balance. After four today, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the deficit, and what measures need to be taken to avoid financial instability.
GUESTS:
U.S. Representative Paul Ryan of Janesville, a Republican, represents Wisconsin’s First Congressional District.
http://www.house.gov/ryan/
Harry Zeeve is National Field Director for the Concord Coalition.
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Wednesday
6/3/2009
5:00 PM
090603M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Whether you're looking for work... or for workers, join “At Issue” host Ben Merens, after five, for the June Job Line. Ben takes callers for most of the hour, and welcomes a career counselor to round out the hour.
Guests: Marc Levine, Senior Fellow and Founding Director, UW-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development.
Guest: Pat Alea, President, Alea & Associates, management and leadership consulting firm.
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Tuesday
6/2/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After four today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the reaction to the General Motors bankruptcy announcement. How will the automaker’s restructuring impact the Midwest and nation’s economic outlook?
GUEST: John Paul MacDuffie is Associate Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Director of the International Motor Vehicle program, a consortium of automotive industry researchers around the world. He has written numerous articles on the auto industry including, “The U.S. Auto Industry: Dangerous Curves Ahead?”
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Tuesday
6/2/2009
5:00 PM
090602M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The U.S. Postal Service is on track to lose six-billion dollars this year, the largest loss ever. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest in discussion on what went wrong with the U-S-P-S and what can fix it. www.postalconsumers.org
Guest: Don Soifer, Executive Director, Consumer Postal Council.
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Monday
6/1/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
President Obama announced this morning General Motors’s reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. After four today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what the federal government’s response means for General Motors and the auto industry.
GUEST: Paul Eisenstein is the publisher and editor of "The Detroit Bureau" and the former publisher and editorial director of “The Car Connection.” He has written about the global automotive industry for the past thirty years and his articles appear in such publications as "The Economist," "Investor’s Business Daily," and "Automotive Industries." He is a regular commentator on National Public Radio’s "Morning Edition."
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com
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Monday
6/1/2009
5:00 PM
090601M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
How Americans commute to work each day could change as legislators work on a new federal transportation program. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss commuting in America.
Guest: Alan E. Pisarski, author, Commuting in America III (Transportation Research Board).
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Friday
5/29/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue, after four, it’s Your Views on the News. Host Ben Merens invites you to call in with your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story.
Guest: Boyce Watkins, assistant professor of finance, Syracuse University. www.boycewatkins.com
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Friday
5/29/2009
5:00 PM
090529M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
“Try not to worry” is common advice for those who often agonize about what might go wrong. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how to take control of the worrying process rather than allowing it to control you.
Gust: Philip Chard, psychotherapist and trainer. Columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. www.philipchard.com
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Thursday
5/28/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Governor Doyle has indicated state-aid for public schools will be cut 2.5% and non-unionized state employees’ salaries will be frozen, in efforts to deal with the 1.6 million dollar shortfall. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest in a discussion of the Wisconsin state budget.
GUEST: Todd Berry is President of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.
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Thursday
5/28/2009
5:00 PM
090528M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Many families find it increasingly cost prohibitive to finance their children's college education. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss efforts underway to increase college affordability for all students.
Guest: Richard Kahlenberg is Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation. He has written extensively about education, equal opportunity, and civil rights. He is the author of "The Remedy: Class, Race, and Affirmative Action."
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Wednesday
5/27/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
North Korea conducted an underground nuclear test and has fired three short-range missiles in the last several days. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the North Korean missile crisis, and what actions the U.S. and the U.N. may consider.
GUESTS:
David Wright is the Co-Director of the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists.
Jeremi Suri is Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Wednesday
5/27/2009
5:00 PM
090527M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Why do we buy what we buy? After five, Ben Merens and his guest examine the hidden factors that dictate our purchasing decisions. From lipstick to cars... magazines to music... what do our decisions say about us?
Guest: Geoffrey Miller, Evolutionary Psychologist. Author, "Spent: Sex, Evolution, and Consumer Behavior" (Viking).
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Tuesday
5/26/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
President Obama announced the first Latina nominee for the Supreme Court today, Judge Sonia Sotomayor. After four today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss Obama's nominee choice, her record, and any obstacles she may face in the confirmation process.
Guest: Kevin R. Johnson is Dean of the University of California at Davis Law School, Professor of Law and Chicana Studies, and holds the Mabie-Apallas Public Interest Law Chair. He has written widely on immigration law and policy, racial identity, and civil rights in national and international journals.
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Tuesday
5/26/2009
5:00 PM
090526M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
When religious beliefs clash with medical treatments – how are courts to decide…especially in the case of children? Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens speaks to a Professor of Bio-Ethics and Religion to sort through the complexities of the two cases currently in the news.
Laurie Zoloth, Director for the Center for the Study of Bio Ethics, Science and Society – Professor of Bio-Ethics and Medical Humanities…and Professor of Religion And Director the Brady Program in Ethics and Civic Life Northwestern University
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Monday
5/25/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After four today, join Ben Merens and his guest in a conversation about creating a sense of wholeness and personal satisfaction in your life - whether you are on your own or in a relationship.
Guest: Lauren Mackler is a psychotherapist, keynote speaker, teacher, and host of the weekly "Life Keys" radio show on www.hayhouseradio.com. She is the author of "Solemate: Master the Art of Aloneness & Transform Your Life." www.laurenmackler.com
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Monday
5/25/2009
5:00 PM
090525M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with historian Ken Davis about all things Memorial Day. Ben and Ken will look at the history and trivia surrounding today’s national holiday.
Guest: Ken Davis, historian, "Don't Know Much About History" series & "America's Hidden History"
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Friday
5/22/2009
4:00 PM
090522L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Today after four on At Issue with Ben Merens…It’s Your Views on the News…listeners are invited to call in with their thoughts about the week’s biggest news story. That’s Your Views on the News, today after four.
Guest: Professor Linda Fowler is a Professor of Government at Dartmouth College
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Friday
5/22/2009
5:00 PM
090522M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, the summer travel season in Wisconsin heats up. Join At Issue host Ben Merens, after five, when he talks with Dennis McCann about summer travel in Wisconsin.
Guest: Dennis McCann of Madison and Bayfield is the former travel writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Thursday
5/21/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Some prisoners at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay may be indefinitely detained, according to President Obama in his speech today on closure of the facility. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss President Obama's speech and former Vice-President Cheney's response.
Guest: Philip Brenner is Professor of U.S. Foreign Policy at American University in Washington, D.C. He has written widely on U.S.-Cuba relations and on U.S. policy towards Central America. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the National Security Archive, and has been a staff member in Congress.
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Thursday
5/21/2009
5:00 PM
090521M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Scientists worldwide predict that 35% of people are experiencing symptoms associated with EMF (electromagnetic frequency) technology. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss what EMF is and what you can do to stay safe.
www.bioinitiative.org/report
www.lifeenergies.com
www.electricalpollution.com
Guest: Louis Slesin, Ph.D., Editor of www.MicrowaveNews.com, Founding Editor and Publisher of Microwave News, a bimonthly newsletter on the biological effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, with special emphasis on power lines and cellular phones.
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Wednesday
5/20/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
President Obama announced yesterday new federal automobile emissions and mileage standards, effective 2012. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the impact of the announcement on U.S. automakers and on efforts to reduce greenhouse gases.
GUESTS:
Bruce Belzoski is Associate Director and Assistant Research Scientist at the Automotive Analysis Division of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
Dan Becker is Director of the Safe Climate Campaign for the Center for Auto Safety.
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Wednesday
5/20/2009
5:00 PM
090520M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Is the economy improving? Is your economy improving? Today after five on At Issue with Ben Merens, join Ben and his guest economist for another edition of At Issue Econ 1-0-1 – to ask your questions about our troubled economy.
Kevin Quinn, Professor of Economics St. Norbert College -- Kevin.quinn@snc.edu
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Tuesday
5/19/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Falling tax collections will force Governor Jim Doyle to propose new cuts of up to 5% in state spending for public schools and aid to local governments. After four, join Ben and his guest as they discuss the latest budget woes Wisconsin faces.
Guest: Michael Birkley, Legislative Director of the Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc.
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Tuesday
5/19/2009
5:00 PM
090519M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The Presidential press conference has become an expected Presidential duty. However, such meetings are neither required by law nor are there any rules as to how many occur, where they occur or what issues are discussed. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the history of Presidential press conferences.
Guest: Dick Haven is a Professor of Communication & Interim Dean, College of Arts and Communication, UW-Whitewater.
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Monday
5/18/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Our nation’s reaction to the Swine Flu epidemic is now being viewed as an over-reaction…but not by Ben Merens’ guest, after four, on At Issue. Tune in for a discussion of what we’ve learned from the latest Swine Flu episode.
Guest: Art Caplan, chair Department of Medical Ethics University of Pennsylvania. http://bioethics.upenn.edu
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Monday
5/18/2009
5:00 PM
090518M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue, after five, Ben Merens’ guest says the U.S. government is mismanaging the auto bailout by spending money to retain the names of automakers, while the industry moves overseas.
Guest: John Nichols, political writer, The Nation. Associate editor, Capital Times. jnichols@thenation.com
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Friday
5/15/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue, after four, Ben Merens welcomes your call to discuss Your Views on the News. Ben's guest is political scientist Joe Heim.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science UW La-Crosse.
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Friday
5/15/2009
5:00 PM
090515M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Stress and anxiety can immobilize a person... but it doesn't have to. After five, At Issue, Ben Merens' guest talks from personal experience about how to overcome stress and anxiety.
Guest: Lucinda Basset, founder, Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety. www.stresscenter.com
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Thursday
5/14/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The state is facing deep budget gaps, and one way to close the gap may be to change Wisconsin from a secondary seat belt law to a primary law. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss this new seat belt debate.
Guest: Lilliard Richardson is a professor of public policy at the University of Missouri.
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Thursday
5/14/2009
5:00 PM
090514M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss signs that the economy has hit bottom.
Bob Chernow, futurist and statistical economist RBC Wealth Management
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Wednesday
5/13/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The current recession is wreaking havoc on all areas of our economy…the latest areas to feel the pain are Medicare and Social Security. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the latest government report which shows Medicare in trouble by 2017 and Social Security in trouble by 2037. Find out why today after four.
Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science, UW Stevens Point
Co-director Center for the Small City
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Wednesday
5/13/2009
5:00 PM
090513M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Whether you're looking for work or for workers, join “At Issue” host Ben Merens after five, for the May Job Line. Ben takes callers for most of the hour, and welcomes a career counselor to round out the hour.
Guests: Marc Levine, Senior Fellow and Founding Director, UW-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development.
Jill Braasch is the Associate Director of the Career Services department at Cardinal Stritch University.
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Tuesday
5/12/2009
4:00 PM
090512L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
In one step of many toward comprehensive health care reform, President Obama met with health care leaders yesterday to discuss a plan that could save our country two trillion dollars in health care costs in the next decade. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss this latest chapter of health care reform.
Bobby Peterson, public interest attorney ABC for Health www.safetyweb.org
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Tuesday
5/12/2009
5:00 PM
090512M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Last week, Time magazine released its annual 100 Most Influential People in the World issue. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss who made the list and why. http://wpr.org/r/?49
Guest: Robert Thompson is the founding director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University, where he is also a Trustee Professor of Television and Popular Culture at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
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Monday
5/11/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Governor Doyle announced there will be further cuts to the state budget with the deficit now at 1.5 billion. After four today, Ben Merensand his guests discuss the budget shortfall and proposed cuts in state jobs.
Guests:
Todd Berry is President of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.
Representative Jeff Fitzgerald of Horicon is Republican Leader in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Representative Tom Nelson of Kaukauna is the Democratic Leader in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
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Monday
5/11/2009
5:00 PM
090511M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Caring for elderly loved ones takes a lot of heart, strength and courage – especially when done at home. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guests discuss elder care giving tips and will hear your stories.
Diane Baughn, education and Training Services Manager
Lynda Markut, workplace education coordinator
Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin www.alz.org
Co-author “Dementia Caregivers Share Their Stories: A Support Group in a Book”
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Friday
5/8/2009
4:00 PM
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
At Issue, after four, it’s Your Views on the News. Join guest host John Munson and news analyst Lilly Goren to discuss your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story.
Guest: Lilly Goren, Associate Professor of Politics, Carroll University.
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Friday
5/8/2009
5:00 PM
090508M
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
As springtime bursts into bloom, summer fun isn't far behind. After five, join John Munson and his guest as they look ahead to the music, theatre, and dance events this summer in Wisconsin.
Guest: Paul Kosidowski writes the "Culture Club" column for MilwaukeeMagazine.com. He teaches journalism at UW-Milwaukee, and is the former Literary Director of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
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Thursday
5/7/2009
4:00 PM
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Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
Nearly 22% of all American homeowners currently owe more on their homes than they are worth. After four today, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss Fed Chairman Bernanke’s comments this week that the housing market is beginning to show signs of stabilization.
Guest: David Abromowitz is a Senior Fellow at the Center for American progress, focusing on housing policy. He is past Chair and founding member of both the Lawyers’ Clearinghouse on Affordable Housing and Homelessness and the American Bar Association’s Forum Committee on Affordable Housing and Community Development.
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Thursday
5/7/2009
5:00 PM
090507M
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Gene Purcell In For Ben Merens
According to Gene Purcell's guest after five, the Bush administration's war on terror unleashed a dark side, subjecting detainees to torture and imprisonment, as the Bush presidency sought an unprecedented expansion of presidential powers.
Guest: Jane Mayer, author, "The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Terror Turned Into a War on American Ideals." She is the coauthor of "Landslide: The Unmaking of the President, 1984-1988" and "Strange Justice: The Selling of Clarence Thomas," the latter of which was a finalist for the National Book Award. She is a Washington-based staff writer for "The New Yorker."
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Wednesday
5/6/2009
4:00 PM
090506L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, join Ben Merens and political scientist Joe Heim (HIME) for a look at the major news headlines today.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science, UW La-Crosse.
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Wednesday
5/6/2009
5:00 PM
090506M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
With all the variations new technology brings, consumers can hardly keep up with the changes. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they look at new gadgets on the market.
Guest: Joshua Topolsky is the Editor-in-Chief of Engadget.com, a web magazine with daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics. www.engadget.com
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Tuesday
5/5/2009
4:00 PM
090505L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
More than 10 percent of Wisconsinites and one in seven children in our state live in poverty. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens looks at the latest research on poverty in Wisconsin and talks about how to decrease it.
Tim Smeeding, director Institute for Research on Poverty www.irp.wisc.edu
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Tuesday
5/5/2009
5:00 PM
090505M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
With more than 8,000 children’s books released each year, knowing what to read to your children can be daunting. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss what to read when with your kids. www.whattoreadwhen.com
Guest: Pam Allyn is the author of What to Read When: The Books and Stories to Read with Your Child – and All the Best Times to Read Them. She is the Executive Director of LitLife and the founding Director of LitWorld. She also launched and leads Books for Boys, a literacy initiative for foster care children.
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Monday
5/4/2009
4:00 PM
090504L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The Wisconsin Legislature is considering enacting a state-wide smoking ban for the state of Wisconsin. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the bill, and what it would mean for Wisconsin businesses.
http: www.smokefreewi.org
Guest: Maureen Busalacchi is Executive Director of Smoke Free Wisconsin.
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Monday
5/4/2009
5:00 PM
090504M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Overwhelmed with late payment fees and penalties on your credit card? After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss budgeting strategies to avoid credit card debt.
Guest: Kathryn Crumpton, Manager, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Milwaukee, a program of Aurora Family Service.
www.creditcounselingwi.org
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Friday
5/1/2009
4:00 PM
090501L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The news that’s been in the week that was... It’s Your Views on the News, At Issue, after four. Call in with your thoughts about the week’s top news story.
Guest: Dick Haven, Professor of Communication & Interim Dean, College of Arts and Communication, UW-Whitewater. havend@uww.edu
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Friday
5/1/2009
5:00 PM
090501M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Daddy blogger Joey GUY-doh joins Ben Merens today after five on At Issue to discuss the Dos and Don’ts of disciplining your kids.
Joey Guido (Guy-doe) Daddy Blogger www.daddybrain.wordpress.com
Professional writer – Land’s End copywriter --- father of two boys ages 2 & 4
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Thursday
4/30/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Wednesday's announcement that a Mexican boy died in a Texas hospital was the first time a swine flu fatality had been recorded outside Mexico. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the continuing flu outbreak spreading around the world.
Guest: JoLynn Montgomery is a research investigator at the University of Michigan School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology. She is also the director of the Michigan Center for Public Health Preparedness.
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Thursday
4/30/2009
5:00 PM
090430M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Traditional money advice not only doesn’t apply anymore, it could undermine your financial planning. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as he reveals how to survive, and even flourish, in these tough economic times.
Guests: Martin Weiss, president, Weiss Research, Inc. Editor, Save Money Report. Author, "The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide: Protect Your Savings, Boost Your Income and Grow Wealthy Even in the Worst of Times". www.ultimatedepressionsusrivalguide.com
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Wednesday
4/29/2009
4:00 PM
090429L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The first 100 days of the Obama presidency have been filled with numerous challenges. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest in a conversation assessing President Obama's performance.
Guest: Steven Schier is the Dorothy H. and Edward C. Congdon Professor of Political Science at Carleton College. He is an occasional political analyst for KSTP Television in Minneapolis.
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Wednesday
4/29/2009
5:00 PM
090429M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
In times of economic change and upheaval, it's helpful to turn to a book to guide one through the morass of questions on business and the economy. After five, Ben Merens and his guests discuss some of the best books on business that can change your life.
Guests: Jack Covert and Todd Sattersten are the co-authors of "The 100 Best Business Books of All Time: What They Say, Why They Matter, and How They Can Help You."
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Tuesday
4/28/2009
4:00 PM
090428L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue, after four, Ben Merens’ guest says when talking about the war in Afghanistan, Pakistan has to be included as well... and the complexities grow from there.
Guest: Jeremy Suri (SUR-ee) Assistant Professor of History, UW Madison.
Director, European Union Center of Excellence.
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Tuesday
4/28/2009
5:00 PM
090428M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
What's going on behind-the-scenes at a WPR these days? After five, on At Issue, join Ben Merens and his guest, Wisconsin Public Radio Acting Director and Chief Operating Officer Mike Crane, as they discuss programming, technology, and funding issues at WPR, one of the nation’s largest public radio talk networks.
Guest: Mike Crane, acting Director and Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Monday
4/27/2009
4:00 PM
090427L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The total number of swine flu cases throughout the U.S. rose to 40 today, while up to 149 people have died of the flu in Mexico. After four, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss what the flu is and how dangerous the outbreaks may be.
Guests: Dr. Ralph Schapira is a Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine) at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Christopher Olsen is Professor of Patho-Biological Sciences at UW-Madison.
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Monday
4/27/2009
5:00 PM
090427M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, join Ben Merens and his guest for a conversation on the economic recovery: Is the media painting a too rosy picture too soon? Gerald Celente has been a maverick trends forecaster, thinking for himself and giving us the “straight” scoop on the economy.
Guest: Gerald Celente, founder, Trends Research Institute. Editor and publisher, “The Trends Journal.”
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Friday
4/24/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
It’s Your Views on the News At Issue, after four. You're invited to call in to host Ben Merens with your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story. What’s touched you?
Guest: Boyce Watkins, assistant professor of finance, Syracuse University. www.boycewatkins.com
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Friday
4/24/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
According to Kirk Wilkinson, just like riding a bike, happiness is a skill you need to learn. At Issue, after five, join Ben Merens and his guest for a conversation on how to be happy no matter what.
Guest: Kirk Wilkinson, motivational speaker and seminar leader. Author, "The Happiness Factor: How To Be Happy No Matter What!" www.thehappinessfactor.com
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Thursday
4/23/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
According to Ben Merens’ guest after four today, the release of the Bush administration’s Justice Department memos on CIA interrogations has only opened a can of worms. After four today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the consequences of the release of the documents.
GUEST: Stuart Gottlieb is the Director of Policy Studies at the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University. He served as a former senior foreign policy advisor to Senator Charles Schumer of New York.
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Thursday
4/23/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Singing sensation Susan Boyle has generated over 77 million views on YouTube in one week. After five on At Issue, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how YouTube has changed the way we consume media online.
Guest: Robert Thompson is the founding director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University, where he is also a Trustee Professor of Television and Popular Culture at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. He is the author and editor of five books about television.
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Wednesday
4/22/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
As we celebrate Earth Day today, are scientists seeing changes in the earth’s climate? After four today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the earth’s warming trends.
Guests:
Steve Vavrus is Interim Director and Senior Scientist at the Nelson Institute’s Center for Climactic Research at the University of Wisconsin.
Dr. Jay Gulledge is Senior Scientist and Program Manager for Science and Impacts at the Pew Center on Global Climate Change.
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Wednesday
4/22/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The economy continues to be forefront in everyone’s mind. After five, it's another edition of At Issue Econ 101... your chance to ask questions about our troubled economy.
Guest: Kevin Quinn, Associate Professor of Economics, St. Norbert College.
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Tuesday
4/21/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Openly carrying firearms in public would be an attention getter but would not be illegal according to Wisconsin’s Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with two guests with opposing views on this issue.
Jim Fendry, Director Wisconsin Pro-Gun Movement
Eugene Kane, columnist Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Tuesday
4/21/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After five today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss how the economic downturn is affecting oil prices this spring.
Guest: Lisa Margonelli, Irvine Fellow at the New America Foundation. She is the author of "Oil on the Brain: Adventures from the Pump to the Pipeline."
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Monday
4/20/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
It has been ten years since the school shootings at Columbine. After four today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Columbine event and its significance.
GUEST: W. Scott Lewis is a Partner with the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management and is Associate General Counsel for St. Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana. He is the President-Elect of the Association of Student Conduct Administrators.
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Monday
4/20/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The military has experienced enormous technological advances as robotic systems have been integrated into the machinery of war. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss how science and technology are changing the military battlefield and the very nature of warfare.
Guest: P.W. Singer, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and author of "Wired For War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century."
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Friday
4/17/2009
4:00 PM
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
Today after four on "At Issue," it’s Your Views on the News. Join host John Munson and news analyst Glorio Toivola to discuss your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story.
Guest: Glorioa Toivola, Professor of Politics, Law and Justice at the University of Wisconsin, Superior.
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Friday
4/17/2009
5:00 PM
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
Today after five, join John Munson and his guests in a conversation about great books for spring reading.
Guests:
Brad Hooper is the Adult Books Editor at Booklist Magazine, the review journal for public and school libraries published by the American Library Association in Chicago.
Daniel Goldin is the Bookseller and Proprietor of Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee.
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Thursday
4/16/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Two years after the school shootings at Virginia Tech, what measures are university campuses taking to prevent school shootings? After four, John Munson and his guest discuss proactive actions of colleges and universities for students, faculty, and staff.
GUESTS:
Mike Simonson is the Superior Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.
Carolyn Reinach Wolfe is the founder and president of Campus Behavioral Health Risk Consultants. She is an attorney whose practice concentrates in the areas of mental health and health care.
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Thursday
4/16/2009
5:00 PM
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
Spending money on staying fit is often the first expense people cut in these tough economic times. After five, John Munson and his guest discuss how the Recession is affecting fitness.
Guest: Stacy Reuille-Dupont has been in the fitness industry for fifteen years. She is the owner of Superior Workout in Superior, Wisconsin.
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Wednesday
4/15/2009
4:00 PM
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
With the tax-filing deadline today, an expert in the underground economy says unpaid tax liability in the United States has ballooned to more than $600 billion. After four, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss the underground economy in the United States.
Guest: Edgar Feige is Professor of Economics Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Feige has received numerous awards and is the author of more than eighty publications in books and scholarly journals.
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Wednesday
4/15/2009
5:00 PM
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
With the recession shrinking the number of available jobs, what’s going to happen to new graduates this spring? At Issue, after five, the job outlook for the class of 2009. Join John Munson and his guest.
Guest: Vickie Causa, career consultant, CEO of CausaAssociates, LLC. Author, "A Job Hunter’s Guide: The ABC’s of Job Hunting and the 1,2,3’s of Nailing It!" Host, Internet Radio Show, "All Things Employment".
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Tuesday
4/14/2009
4:00 PM
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
After the “car bubble” collapse, excess inventory is creating a backlog on car lots across the country After four, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss what’s needed to determine the best way forward for U.S. automakers. www.thedetroitbureau.com
Guest: Paul Eisenstein is the publisher and editor of “The Detroit Bureau” and the former publisher and editorial director of “The Car Connection.” He has written about the global automotive industry for the past thirty years, and his articles appear in such publications The Economist, Investor’s Business Daily, and Automotive Industries. He is a regular commentator on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition.
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Tuesday
4/14/2009
5:00 PM
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John Munson In For Ben Merens
President Obama announced easing of travel restrictions for Cuban-Americans to visit Cuba. After five, John Munson and his guests discuss whether these restrictions are a step forward or backward for Cuban-American relations.
Guests:
Wayne Smith is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Cuba program at the Center for International Policy. He is a Visiting Professor of Latin American Studies and Director of the University of Havana exchange program at Johns Hopkins University.
Art Heitzer is one of the founders of the Wisconsin Coalition to Normalize Relations with Cuba and the Chair of the National Lawyers Guild Cuba Sub-Committee.
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Monday
4/13/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Industry executives at the nation’s largest banks are expecting fights with the government over repayment of bailout money and forced sales of bad mortgages. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss a possible showdown between banks and regulators.
Guest: Ernie Goss is the MacAllister Chair and Professor of Economics at Creighton University in Omaha.
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Monday
4/13/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The best boss I ever had was someone who... Today after five on At Issue with Ben Merens, join Ben and his guest as they discuss what it takes to be a great boss. www.ozols.com
Guest: Vilis Ozols, MBA, CSP, president of the Ozols Business Group in Golden, CO, is a motivational business speaker and leadership consultant. He is the author of 3 books, he's a former pro beach volleyball player and he has spoken to businesses in all 50 U.S. states.
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Friday
4/10/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Today after four on At Issue, it’s Your Views on the News. Join host Ben Merens and news analyst David Canon to discuss your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story.
Guest: David Canon, professor of political science, UW Madison.
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Friday
4/10/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
A tough economy should be ensuring wonderful customer service. Are you finding this to be the case? Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss customer service war-stories and take your calls.
Guest: Kristin Anderson Bottemiller, president of Say What Consulting, “Delivering Knock Your Socks Off Service” - www.kristinanderson.com
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Thursday
4/9/2009
4:00 PM
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John Munson In For Ben Merens
After four today, John Munson and his guest discuss yesterday's pirate attack of a US-flagged container ship and the seizure of its captain off the coast of Somalia. What action is the international community taking to combat increasing numbers of attacks?
Guest: Derek Reveron is Professor of National Security Affairs at the Naval War College. His article, "Game Changer in Somalia? Not Yet" appears on the "New Atlanticist," a policy and analysis blog of the Atlantic Council of the United States. He is the co-editor of "Inside Defense: Understanding the 21st Century Military."
www.acus.org
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Thursday
4/9/2009
5:00 PM
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John Munson In For Ben Merens
As we eagerly await warmer weather, our thoughts turn to spring travel in Wisconsin. Join John Munson today after five when he talks with his guest about places to visit in Wisconsin in “shoulder season,” after the winter sports season has ended and before summer activities have begun.
GUEST: Dennis McCann of Madison and Bayfield is the former travel writer for the “Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.”
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Wednesday
4/8/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Join At Issue Host Ben Merens today after four for his April Open Line – to offer your guest ideas and suggestions for the program. That's the At Issue open line today after four.
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Wednesday
4/8/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Yesterday Wisconsin elected Tony Evers as the next Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction. After five on At Issue, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss the issues facing the DPI winner.
GUESTS: Michael Apple is John Bascom Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies at UW-Madison. He teaches courses in curriculum theory and research and in the sociology of curriculum.
Tony Evers is the current Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Wisconsin. He has served as a teacher, principal, superintendent, regional administrator. He won the election for the office of State Superintendent yesterday.
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Tuesday
4/7/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
President Obama’s proposed budget cuts off funding for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project…so what will America do with its nuclear waste in the future? Today after four on At Issue with Ben Merens, Ben and his guest discuss nuclear waste storage options and the questions they raise.
Guest: Matt Wald, reporter New York Times – covered nuclear issues since 1979.
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Tuesday
4/7/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
When we communicate better at work, better work gets accomplished. Today after five on At Issue with Ben Merens, Ben and his guests talk about how to improve workplace-communication for better efficiency.
Guests: Vida Groman, facilitator/professional health coach/therapist - www.vidagroman.com
Denise Jess, facilitator/consultant - www.denisejessconsulting.com
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Monday
4/6/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Governor Doyle has proposed raising Wisconsin taxes on cigarettes by 75-cents-a-pack in the new budget. After four today, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the impact of higher cigarette taxes on state revenue and cessation smoking efforts.
Guests:
Todd Berry is President of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.
http://www.wistax.org/
Dr. Michael Fiore is the Director of the Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention at the University of Wisconsin Medical School.
http://www.ctri.wis.edu/
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Monday
4/6/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The baseball season kicks off today with fans all over the country eagerly waiting to see their teams play. After five on At Issue, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss America’s favorite pastime. www.PaulDicksonBooks.com
Guest: Paul Dickson is a writer on baseball and history. His recent books include The Unwritten Rules of Baseball, The Hidden Language of Baseball, The Joy of Keeping Score, Baseball’s Greatest Quotations and the newly released The Dickson Baseball Dictionary (Third Edition).
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Friday
4/3/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, it’s time for Your Views On The News. Call in with your choice of what news story has your attention this week. Ben Merens and his guest Mordecai Lee take your calls.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee.
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Friday
4/3/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Before today’s Capitol Steps special at 5:30 – Ben Merens welcomes capitol steps producer, writer and performer Elaina Newport. Join in the conversation about making politics funny.
Elaina Newport, Producer, Writer & Performer for Capitol Steps www.capsteps.com
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Thursday
4/2/2009
4:00 PM
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SPECIAL PROGRAM: The Kennan Forum
From four until six, Ben Merens hosts the annual Kennan Forum. This year the focus is, "The U.S. and the Changing Global Order." Join Ben and his special guests. The Kennan Forum is in partnership with the UW-Milwaukee Institute of World Affairs and Milwaukee Public TV.
Guests:
- Thomas Donnelly, Resident Fellow, American Enterprise Institute.
- Nina Hachigian, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress.
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Thursday
4/2/2009
5:00 PM
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SPECIAL PROGRAM: The Kennan Forum
The Kennan Forum continues, after five, with Ben Merens and his guests.
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Wednesday
4/1/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
President Obama is in London this week to attend the G20 Summit. After four today, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the goals and potential obstacles facing the Summit gathering.
Guests:
Howard Schweber is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Charles Kupchan is a senior fellow for Europe studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is also Professor of International Affairs at the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He was Director for European Affairs at the National Security Council during the first Clinton administrtion.
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Wednesday
4/1/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, it's the monthly Job Line on At Issue with Ben Merens.
Please note: You can hear the Capitol Steps' April Fools Edition of “Politics Takes a Holiday" on Friday April 3rd at 5:30pm.
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Tuesday
3/31/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Why do schools assign homework when research shows no correlation to academic achievement? At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, homework, and how it creates family conflict, frustrated kids, and a lack of joy in learning. www.alfiekohn.com
Guest: Alfie Kohn, specialist in human behavior, education, and parenting. Author, "The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing."
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Tuesday
3/31/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
It’s N-C-A-A tourney time and millions have placed a bet on who made the final four. But for many, the issue isn’t gambling. . . it's about the huge payday for colleges and universities, and why some of it doesn’t go to the players. At Issue, after five, Boyce Watkins joins Ben Merens for a look at whether it's time to pay college athletes.
Guest: Boyce Watkins, Assistant Professor of Finance, Syracuse University.
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Monday
3/30/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
President Obama announced new restructuring standards for General Motors and Chrysler to meet before additional government funds will be distributed to the automobile industry. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what’s needed to strengthen the U.S. car industry.
Guest: Bernard Swiecki is the Senior Product Manager of Automotive Analysis at the Center for Automotive Research.
http://www.cargroup.org
Paul Eisenstein is the publisher and editor of "The Detroit Bureau" and the former publisher and editorial director of "The Car Connection." He has written about the global automotive industry for the past thirty years, and his articles appear in such publications as "The Economist," "Investor’s Business Daily," and "Automotive Industries." He is a regular commentator on National Public Radio’s "Morning Edition."
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com
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Monday
3/30/2009
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
As the economy continues to sour, more Americans are finding themselves without health insurance or are under-insured. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest in a conversation on the deteriorating state of health care in the U.S.
Guest: John Palfreman, writer, producer and director, FRONTLINE Special, "Sick Around America."
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Friday
3/27/2009
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue, after four, it's time for Your Views on the News. Host Ben Merens and guest political scientist Joe Heim welcome your pick for the top news story of the week.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science, UW La-Crosse.
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