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Tuesday
10/18/2011
5:00 PM
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Gerald Celente's take on the U.S. Economy
The Occupy Wall Street movement...The President's jobs plan...the sluggish economy... At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, economic forecaster Gerald Celente shares his thoughts on these topics, and more.
Guest: Gerald Celente, founder and director of Trends Research Institute. Author, "Trends 2000" and "Trend Tracking." "What Zizi Gave Honey boy: A True Story About Love, Wisdom, and the Soul of America." www.trendsresearch.com
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Monday
10/17/2011
4:00 PM
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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
The talk turns to jobs, after four on At Issue. With the president on a bus tour promoting parts of his jobs bill, and jobs forums being held across Wisconsin, Ben asks his guest...and you...what should be done do address unemployment?
Guest: Pavlina Tcherneva, (pah-vuh-LEE-nah chehr-NAY-vuh) Assistant Professor of Economics, Franklin and Marshall College, and research scholar, Levy Economics Institute and the Center for Full Employment and Price Stability.
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Monday
10/17/2011
5:00 PM
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Our Relationship to Time
We each get 86-thousand, 4-hundred every day...they can't be carried over to tomorrow...they are the seconds that make up today. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, our relationship to Time.
Guests:
- Vida Groman (GROW-man), facilitator/professional health coach/therapist www.vidagroman.com
- Denise Jess, facilitator/consultant www.denisejessconsulting.com
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Friday
10/14/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, it's time for Your Views On The News. A look at the news that's been . . . in the week that was.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science, UW La-Crosse
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Friday
10/14/2011
5:00 PM
111014M
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Celebrating Friendship
A friend's kind embrace, or laugh, or perhaps a comfortable silence with that friend. . . At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, a conversation with author Mary Anne Radmacher (ROD-mock-er) about her latest book, "US: Celebrating the Power of Friendship."
Guest: Maryanne Radmacher, writing coach. Author, "US: Celebrating the Power of Friendship" "Promises to Myself" , "Simply An Inspired Life: Consciously Choosing Unbounded Happiness in Good Times & Bad" www.maryanneradmacher.com
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Thursday
10/13/2011
4:00 PM
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Wisconsin Teachers Unions Recertification
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the statewide effort that teachers unions are making to re-certify, and what it might mean for the future of education in the state.
Guest: John Witte (WITT-ee), Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs, UW-Madison.
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Thursday
10/13/2011
5:00 PM
111013M
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America's Declining Mobility Rates
A recessionary economy has impacted life in America in many ways...including how much moving around people do. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss America's declining mobility rate.
Abigail Wozniak, (WHAZ-nee-ack) is an assistant professor of economics at The University of Notre Dame
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Wednesday
10/12/2011
4:00 PM
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9-9-9 and tax reform
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain's 9-9-9 plan, and how the issue of tax reform will shape the 2012 election.
Guest: Andrew Fieldhouse, Federal Budget Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Institute
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Wednesday
10/12/2011
5:00 PM
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1493 and Columbus
For 200 million years before Columbus landed in the Americas, geological forces kept apart the two halves of the world. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how the collision of two strange worlds resulted in biological, ecological, political and social effects that last to this day.
Guest: Charles C. Mann is a correspondent for The Atlantic, Science and Wired, and has written for Fortune, The New York Times, Smithsonian, Technology Review, Vanity Fair, and The Washington Post. He is the author of 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created.
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Tuesday
10/11/2011
4:00 PM
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Critical response to Occupy Wall Street
After four, Ben Merens talks to a critic of the Occupy Wall Street movement, who says the lack of clear goals will cause the protests to die out.
Guest: Andrew Langer, president of the Institute for Liberty
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Tuesday
10/11/2011
5:00 PM
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Toll Roads in Wisconsin?
Many Illinois commuters rely on the I-Pass, but will Wisconsin drivers soon be needing a "W-Pass?" After four, Ben Merens talks with the author of a recent study that suggests tolls be installed on Wisconsin highways to cover rebuilding costs and bring in new revenue to the state.
Guest: Robert Poole, director of transportation policy and Searle Freedom Trust Transportation Fellow, Reason Foundation. The study can be found at http://wpr.org/r/?635
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Monday
10/10/2011
4:00 PM
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Occupy Wall Street protests
The Occupy Wall Street protests are entering their 24th day...and are spreading to other cities across the U.S. After four, Ben and his guests discuss the movement's origin and goals, and invite you to share your thoughts.
Guests:
-Michael Kazin, professor of history at Georgetown University, who specializes in U.S. politics and social movements. He's the co-editor of Dissent Magazine and author of several books: his latest is "American Dreamers: How the Left Changed a Nation"
-Linnea (leh-NAY-uh) Palmer Paton, an Occupy Wall Street activist and volunteer, based in New York.
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Monday
10/10/2011
5:00 PM
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Parenting with Mindfulness
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five: parenting with mindfulness. Ben's guest talks about how you can teach your child to breathe, to sit still, and to be comfortable in his or her own skin.
Guest: Beth Gineris, Clinical Counselor. "Turning No to On: The Art of Parenting With Mindfulness" www.bethgineris.com
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Friday
10/7/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue with Gene Purcell, after four, it's time for Your Views On The News. A look at the news that's been . . . in the week that was.
Guest: Dick Haven, Professor Emeritus of Communication, UW-Whitewater
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Friday
10/7/2011
5:00 PM
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The Life of John Lennon
After five, Gene Purcell and his guest explore the life of John Lennon, who would have been 71 years old on Sunday. A new biography highlights Lennon's life, from his troubled childhood to the highest peaks of his music career.
Guest: Tim Riley, NPR music critic; he reviews pop and classical music for WBUR's Here and Now and has written for several publications. His latest book is "Lennon: The Man, the Myth, the Music - A Definitive Life"
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Thursday
10/6/2011
4:00 PM
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The Life of Steve Jobs
After four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the life and legacy of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
Guest: Paul Levinson, author and Professor of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham University. Author, "New, New Media."
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Thursday
10/6/2011
5:00 PM
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Superior Autobiographical Memory
What if you could remember every detail from every day of your life? After five, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss the condition known as Superior Autobiographical Memory.
Guests:
- Brad Williams, Morning news anchor, WKTY Radio, LaCrosse. He is only the second person ever studied for the syndrome dubbed "hyperthymesia" (superior memory). www.triviazoids.wordpress.com
- James McGaugh, Research Professor in Neurobiology and Behavior, School of Biological Sciences, University of California-Irvine.
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Wednesday
10/5/2011
4:00 PM
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Primary Shuffle
Primary season will be starting earlier than usual this year, as states like South Carolina and Florida jostle for position in the primary race. After four, Ben Merens and his guest will discuss what this means for the presedential hopefuls, and talk about the possibility of a presidential primary in 2011.
Guest: Susan Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science, and Director, Center for Political Science and Public Policy Research, UW-Whitewater.
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Wednesday
10/5/2011
5:00 PM
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October Jobline
Whether you are looking for workers, or for work, join the discussion, after five, for the October Job Line. Ben Merens begins the hour with an update on job numbers. The show continues with calls from those looking for work or offering work. We'll end the hour talking with job search tips from a career counselor.
Guests:
- Ernie Goss, Chair and Professor of Economics, Creighton University.
- Mary Spencer, Director, Career Placement Office, Milwaukee School of Engineering.
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Tuesday
10/4/2011
4:00 PM
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Microgrids
On Monday, a new project was announced designed to make Wisconsin a hotspot for "microgrids." After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what microgrids are and the future of alternate energy in Wisconsin.
Guests:
-Robert Lasseter, emeritus professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
-John Bobrowich, executive director of the Wisconsin Energy Research Consortium and the Center for Renewable Energy Systems.
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Tuesday
10/4/2011
5:00 PM
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The Myth of Choice
With freedom comes choice . . . or so we think. However, after five, Ben Merens' guest makes the case that we all have far fewer choices than we ever would have imagined.
Guest: Kent Greenfield, Professor, Boston College Law School. Author, "The Myth of Choice: Personal Responsibility in a World of Limits".
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Monday
10/3/2011
4:00 PM
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The Dream Sports Weekend
With big wins this weekend from the Badgers, Brewers, and Packers, it's never been a better time to be a sports fan in Wisconsin. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss Wisconsin sports culture, and what these big victories might mean for the state.
Guest: Don Walker, sports business reporter and blogger at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His blog is "The Business of Sports."
http://wpr.org/r/?628
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Monday
10/3/2011
5:00 PM
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History of American Nation-Building
America is a nation-building country, and we need to look to our history to see what our country has to offer failed states around the world. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the United State's successes and failures with nation-building, and what we can learn from both.
Guest: Jeremi Suri, Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs, History, and Public Affairs, University of Texas Austin, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and the Strauss Center for International Security and Law. Author, "Liberty's Surest Guardian: American Nation Building from the Founders to Obama."
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Friday
9/30/2011
4:00 PM
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Taxing Bad Foods
Two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Is it time to tax foods and beverages high in sugar and salt to discourage us from buying them? After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the taxing of "bad foods."
Guest: Kelly Brownell, Co-founder and Director, Center for Food Policy and Obesity, Yale University. (Rebroadcast from August 8.)
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Friday
9/30/2011
5:00 PM
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Instant Communication
The instant world of Tweeting, Facebook and email has many people getting their "fifteen minutes of fame". . . one-hundred-forty characters at a time. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, the impact of instant communication on society.
Guest: Carl Hausman, Editor & Writer, Ethics Newsline, Institute for Global Ethics. Author, "Lies We Live By: Defeating Doubletalk and Deception in Advertising, Politics and the Media".(Rebroadcast from June 29.)
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Thursday
9/29/2011
4:00 PM
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How Republican Race for White House is Shaping U...
Join the conversation today after four as Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the Republican candidates for the presidency, and how the race is shaping up. Does Mitt Romney remain the front-runner? Does it look like Governor Christie of New Jersey might enter the race?
Guest: Kyle Kondik, political analyst, Sabato's Crystal Ball, University of Virginia Center for Politics.
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Thursday
9/29/2011
5:00 PM
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Sports Related Head Injuries and Mental Health
After five, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss mental illness in the U.S., and how sports-related head injuries impact mental health. What diagnostic and preventative measures can be implemented to prevent 300,000 sports-related traumatic brain injuries in the U.S.?
Guest: David Satcher, Director, Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, U.S. Surgeon General from 1998-2002
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Wednesday
9/28/2011
4:00 PM
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Cost of Family Health Insurance Rises 9% in 2011
Health insurance costs for families have risen 168% since 1999 and 9% in 2011 alone, according to a survey on employee health benefits conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and an affiliate of the American Hospital Association. After four, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss how these costs impact employers, jobs, families, and health care in the U.S.
http://wpr.org/r/?625
Guest: Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin
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Wednesday
9/28/2011
5:00 PM
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Jobs Concern and American Dream
After five, join Gene Purcell and his guest as they discuss the growing concern of a majority of Americans that unemployment is at crisis levels and how a bold new jobs plan is needed to create jobs and rebuild the American Dream.
Guest: Roger Hickey is Co-Director of the Campaign for America's Future.
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
4:00 PM
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Gas Prices Dropping
Last week gas prices around the country dropped substantially, with prices below $3 a gallon in places, including parts of Michigan, Missouri and Texas. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the crude oil market.
GUEST: Lisa Margonelli is an Irvine Fellow at the New America Foundation and the Director of its Energy Policy Initiative. She is the author of Oil on the Brain: Adventures from the Pump to the Pipeline.
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
5:00 PM
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What's Unique About the Teenage Brain?
According to Ben Merens' guest, after five, the brains of teenagers dramatically change between the ages of twelve and twenty-five. How do these adaptations impact teenagers' behavior and their development?
Guest: David Dobbs writes about science and culture. Author, "The Teenage Brain" in the October issue of National Geographic Magazine.
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Monday
9/26/2011
4:00 PM
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America's Historic Government Disapproval Rating...
Americans have never been more dissatisfied with their government then they are today, according to the latest Gallup Poll. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss why and ask how you feel.
Guest: Dennis Goldford, Professor of Politics, Drake University
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Monday
9/26/2011
5:00 PM
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Reviving Home Economics in the Classroom
Childhood and young adult obesity levels continue to climb, yet many children do not know how to prepare simple and healthy meals. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss whether bringing back a modernized form of the traditional home economics classroom might teach children healthy food habits and impact obesity levels.
Guest: Alice Licthenstein is Senior Scientist and Director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory at Tufts University.
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Friday
9/23/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue host Ben Merens welcomes your views on the news this week, after four. What story has touched you the most, and why? It's Your Views on the News, today after four.
Guest: Barry Burden, Professor of Political Science UW MADISON.
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Thursday
9/22/2011
4:00 PM
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Capital Punishment in the U.S.
Last evening Troy Davis wax executed in Georgia after a lengthy appeal process. Up to the very end, Mr. Davis reiterated his innocence. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Troy Davis case, its appeal process, and the broader implications of capital punishment in the U.S.
Guest: Eric Freeman, Maurice Deane Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law, Hofstra University Law School.
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Thursday
9/22/2011
5:00 PM
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Stopping Sexual Abuse By Talking About It
Sexual assault prevention begins with sexual assault awareness. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with a sexual assault survivor who teaches how to fight back with words, not silence.
Guest: Nancy Donoval (DON-oh-voll) sexual assault survivor and educator
www.Stories2StopRape.com
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Wednesday
9/21/2011
4:00 PM
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Impact of Possible Greek Default on U.S., Europe
Concerns continue to mount over a possible Greek default on its debt. Is default necessarily bad for Greece, and how might it impact banks, credit, and the U.S. and Europe? Join Ben Merens and his guest after four today.
Guest: Nicolas Veron, Visiting Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics and Senor Fellow at Bruegel, a Brussels-based economic policy think tank.
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Wednesday
9/21/2011
5:00 PM
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September Econ 101
Today after five on At Issue with Ben Merens, join Ben and his guest economist for another edition of At Issue Econ 101 - to ask your questions about our economy.
GUEST: Kevin Quinn is Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College.
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Tuesday
9/20/2011
4:00 PM
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Baylor University Survey on Beliefs and Values
What are Americans beliefs and values in tough economic times? After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Baylor University survey and the divide between conservatives and liberals on the role of government and belief in the American Dream.
http://wpr.org/r/?619
Guest: Kevin Dougherty, Associate Professor of Sociology, research fellow, Institute for Studies of Religion, Baylor University.
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Tuesday
9/20/2011
5:00 PM
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Kids, Twitter and Grammar
Kids are constantly online using social media tools to post, text, tweet, etc. What does using social media and twitter do to our child's grammar learning? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss kids and grammar issues they encounter using social media.
GUEST: Pam Allyn is the author of numerous books, including Your Child's Writing Life: How to Inspire Confidence, Creativity, and Skill at Every Age. 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
9/19/2011
4:00 PM
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President Obama Announces his Deficit Plan
Earlier this morning President Obama announced his plan to reduce the national deficit, including $1.5 trillion in tax increases and cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest in a discussion of the President's plan.
Guest: Andrew Fieldhouse, Federal Budget Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Institute
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Monday
9/19/2011
5:00 PM
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The Ins and Outs of LinkedIn
It's used by millions to network, brand, and market. However the system is often confounding to users. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, a look at how the social media tool LinkedIn (LINKED-IN) operates.
Guest: Wayne Breitbarth (Brite-barth), author, "The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success" www.powerformula.net
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Friday
9/16/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, it's time once again for Your Views On The News. A look at the news that's been . . . in the week that was.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science, UW La-Crosse
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Friday
9/16/2011
5:00 PM
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Dare to Be Average
Are you depressed . . . unhappy . . . unfulfilled? Ever wanted to be more than you are? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest in a conversation about how to "throw it all out the window," and dare to be average.
Guest: David Martin, writer of short humor and political satire. Bi-weekly humor column, The Ottawa Citizen. Author, "Dare to Be Average".
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Thursday
9/15/2011
4:00 PM
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Reforming Wisconsin Supreme Court Elections?
Should Wisconsin state Supreme Court justices be selected by merit rather than state judicial elections? After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the proposed Merit Amendment Resolution.
Guests:
Timothy Culllen, Democratic State Senator from Janesville
Dale Schultz, Republican State Senator from Richland Center
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Thursday
9/15/2011
5:00 PM
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New Book on Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy
A month after the assassination of her husband, Jacqueline Kennedy chatted with historian Arthur Schlesinger Jr. on her life with JFK, in a series of taped interviews. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the newly released book, "Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life With John F. Kennedy."
Guest: Barbara Perry, Senior Fellow and Associate Professor, Miller Center's Presidential Oral History Program, University of Virginia. She has done extensive research on the Kennedy family.
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Wednesday
9/14/2011
4:00 PM
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Poverty in U.S. Highest Since 1993
Nearly 1 in 6 Americans have now slipped into poverty, according to a recent U.S. census report. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the significance of the rising poverty rate and the implications for the nation and the state of Wisconsin.
Guests:
Isabel Sawhill, Co-Director, Center on Children and Families at the Brookings Institution
Julia Isaacs, Fellow in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution and Visiting Scholar, Institute for Research on Poverty, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Wednesday
9/14/2011
5:00 PM
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Racial Equality in the U.S. Since Obama
After the election of President Obama in 2008, many thought the U.S. had become a postracial society. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the generational shifts on race and racism in the U.S. since the civil rights movement of the 1960's. What's needed to address civil rights and equality for all Americans in a new age?
Guest: Ellis Cose, contributing editor, Newsweek magazine and author, "The End of Anger: A New Generation's Take on Race and Rage."
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Tuesday
9/13/2011
4:00 PM
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Social Security
Social Security was once again a heated topic at the GOP debate in Florida yesterday. In a previous debate, Texas Governor Rick Perry called Social Security a "ponzi scheme." After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the future of social security.
GUEST: Richard Johnson is Director of the Program on Retirement Policy at the non-partisan Urban Institute.
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Tuesday
9/13/2011
5:00 PM
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Comedy
After five, join Ben Merens as he speaks with two comedians for a conversation about comedy.
GUESTS: John McGivern is a member of Milwaukee's morning radio show with Dave and Carole on 96.5 WKLH. In January his new special, "Around the Corner with John McGivern," begins airing on MPTV.
Paula Poundstone appears each week on NPR's weekly news quiz show "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!" and can be heard on NPR's Morning Edition and the comedy site 23/6. She will be appearing this Friday, September 16th at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee.
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Monday
9/12/2011
4:00 PM
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American Jobs Act 101
Today President Obama announced he is formally submitting the American Jobs Act to Congress, and he plans a week-long campaign for his $447 billion jobs proposal. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the jobs act in-depth.
GUEST: Carl Van Horn, Professor of Public Policy and Director of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University
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Monday
9/12/2011
5:00 PM
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What's new this fall in Wisconsin schools?
It's back to school again for children and teachers, but what's new in Wisconsin classrooms this fall? Join the conversation, after five, when Ben Merens and his guest discuss some of the issues and challenges facing teachers, administrators, children, and their families as the school year begins.
Guest: Michael Apple, John Bascom Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies, UW-Madison.
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Friday
9/9/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
After four, At Issue guest-host Gene Purcell welcomes Your Views On The News. What story has touched you the most this week, and why?
Guest: Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science, Stevens Point. Author, "Bureaucracy and the Policy Process: Keeping the Promises"
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Friday
9/9/2011
5:00 PM
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Dont Wait Project
Time waits for no man or woman . . . so why do so many of us assume we have lots of it? After five, on At Issue, Gene Purcell talks with the founder of the Don't Wait Project.
Guest: Lisa Bradshaw, founder, "Don't Wait Project". www.dontwaitproject.org
Host, "Life with Lisa Show" KPQA...Wenatchee, WA. Author, "Big Shoes: A Young Widowed Mother's Memoir"
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Thursday
9/8/2011
4:00 PM
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9-11 Remembered
The 10th anniversary of 9-11 is just around the corner. At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, your views about this tragic day . . . a decade later.
Guest: Ken Davis, historian, "Don't Know Much About History", 20th Anniversary edition, "America's Hidden History", "A Nation Rising".
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Thursday
9/8/2011
5:00 PM
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President Obama's Speech on U.S. Jobs Recovery
President Obama delivers a major speech tonight to both houses of Congress on his proposals to get Americans back to work. After five, Ben Merens and his guest preview the speech and discuss what's needed to bring jobs recovery to the U.S. economy.
Guest: Pavlina Tcherneva, (pahv-LEEN-a CHEHR- nay - vuh ) Assistant Professor of Economics, Franklin and Marshall College, and research scholar, Levy Economics Institute and the Center for Full Employment and Price Stability.
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Wednesday
9/7/2011
4:00 PM
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Discussion of Tonight's Republican Debate
As the Republican candidates take the stage tonight at the Reagan Presidential Library, many consider Texas Governor Rick Perry to be the front-runner. After four, Ben Merens and his guest preview the debate and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates.
Guest: Peverill Squire, Hicks and Martha Griffiths Chair in American Political Institutions, the University of Missouri.
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Wednesday
9/7/2011
5:00 PM
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September Job Line Show
Whether you are looking for workers or work, join the discussion today after five for the September Job Line. Ben will start the hour discussing an update on job numbers and continue the show by taking calls from those looking for work or offering work. The show will end with a career counselor offering job search tips.
Guests:
-Ernie Goss is MacAllister Chair and Professor of Economics at Creighton University.
-Tim Tritch is the Associate Director of the Career Services and Academic Advising Center at UW-La Crosse.
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Tuesday
9/6/2011
4:00 PM
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Has Cursive Writing Become Outdated?
As the role of technology expands for children from K-4 through high school, is the practice of teaching cursive writing in elementary school becoming outdated? After five, join Ben Merens and his guests in a discussion about the advantages of cursive writing, and how it stimulates brain activity in children.
Guests:
- Steve Graham, Currey Ingram Professor of Special Education and Literacy, Vanderbilt University
- Cindee Will, Assistant Principal, James Irwin Charter Elementary School, Colorado Springs, Colorado
(rebroadcast from July 27, 2011)
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Tuesday
9/6/2011
5:00 PM
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Keeping Civil in Politics and Social Discourse
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, civil discourse in politics, and other contentious subjects.
Guests:
- Vida Groman - Facilitator/professional health coach/therapist www.vidagroman.com
- Denise Jess - Facilitator/consultant djess@tds.net
(rebroadcast from April 5, 2011)
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Monday
9/5/2011
4:00 PM
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Three Hundred New Plant and Animal Species Found
At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, scientists recently discovered in the Philippines more than three-hundred plant and animal species new to science. Ben and his guest examine the list.
Guest: Terry Gosliner (goz-LEAN-er), Senior Curator / Dean of Science and Research Collections, Department of Invertebrate Zoology, California Academy of Sciences. He was the leader of the 2011 Philippine Biodiversity Expedition. http://wpr.org/r/?565 (rebroadcast from July 12, 2011)
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Monday
9/5/2011
5:00 PM
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Building a Sense of Community: Pocket Neighborh...
Pocket neighborhoods, small houses with front-porches and a green common area provide residents daily opportunities to mingle with one another and build a sense of community. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the concept of Pocket Neighborhoods, and their appeal in an age of increasing urban sprawl.
Guest: Ross Chapin, leads an architectural and planning firm near Seattle, Washington. Author, "Pocket Neighborhoods: Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World." www.pocket-neighborhoods.net
(rebroadcast from April 21, 2011)
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Friday
9/2/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue with Gene Purcell, after four, it's time for Your Views On The News. You're invited to call in with your thoughts about the week's biggest news story.
Guest: Ed Miller, Professor Political Science, UW Stevens Point.
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Friday
9/2/2011
5:00 PM
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Humans' Quest to Fly With Wings of Their Own
Humans have always dreamed of soaring through the air on wings of their own. After five, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss why that dream remains elusive even after humans have ventured to the Moon. What possibilities are engineers and inventors exploring?
http://wpr.org/r/?606
Guest: Nancy Shute, author, "If We Only Had Wings: The Daring Dream of Personal Flight" (September National Geographic magazine).
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Thursday
9/1/2011
4:00 PM
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An Anti-White Violence Rally: Two Sides
Rioting at State Fair Park last month is fueling a protest this Saturday at West Allis City Hall by the National Socialist Movement, a self-proclaimed White Separatist group. After four, on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with a member of the group and the president of the Milwaukee NAACP (N-double-A-C-P).
Guests:
- Harriett Paletti, National Socialist Movement...Milwaukee Chapter Staff Sgt.
www.nsm88.org
- James Hall, President NAACP Milwaukee www.naacp.org www.milwaukeenaacp.org
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Thursday
9/1/2011
5:00 PM
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Men, Leadership and Renewal
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, how men can come out of war or prison, find a way to heal and reintegrate themselves into society, and leave the violence behind.
Guest:
- Ed Tick, Psychotherapist in private practice who works with veterans Author, "War and the Soul: Healing Our Nation's Veterans From Post-Traumatic Stress" www.soldiersheart.com
- Miguel Rivera, instructor, Annual Minnesota Men's Conference Sept. 13-18 http://hiddenwine.com/WP/
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Wednesday
8/31/2011
4:00 PM
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Wisconsin's Negative Recall Electons
According to Ben Merens' guest today after four, Wisconsin's recent recall elections were "the most negative ever." What continued to ignite political passions, and will that negativity spill-over into Wisconsin's 2012 elections?
Guest: Ken Goldstein, President, Kantar Media CMAG and political advertising scholar. He is on leave from the UW Department of Political Science.
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Wednesday
8/31/2011
5:00 PM
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New Jersey Schools Begin Tough New Bullying Rule...
Effective September 1, the state of New Jersey begins implementation of the nation's strictest legislation on student bullying. After five, Ben Merens and his guests discuss schools' curriculum and resource challenges in educating and protecting students from bullying.
Guests:
-Richard Bozza, Executive Director, New Jersey Association of School Administrators
-Justin Patchin, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, UW-Eau Claire, Co-Director of the Cyber-Bullying Research Center
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Tuesday
8/30/2011
4:00 PM
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Is it Time for College Athletes to Be Paid?
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss whether college athletes should be paid. The football players at the University of Miami will soon receive subpoenas regarding their alleged receipt of gifts and cash from a convicted Ponzi-schemer Nevin Shaprio.
Guest: Andrew Zimbalist, Robert A. Woods Professor of Economics, Smith College and author, "Circling the Bases. "
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Tuesday
8/30/2011
5:00 PM
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Juan Williams' controversial departure from NPR
Former Talk of the Nation host Juan Williams has written about his controversial departure from NPR in his new book, "Muzzled" and joins Ben Merens, after five, on At Issue to discuss his side of the story.
Guest: Juan Williams, Fox News Commentator. Former host, Talk of the Nation. Author, "Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate".
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Monday
8/29/2011
4:00 PM
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Emergency Prepareness for Hurricane Irene
After four, Ben Merens talks with his guests about the devastation in several communities after Hurricane Irene. Was the level of emergency preparedness sufficient, or was it way too much?
Guests:
- Dan Barkin, Senior Editor/Online, The News & Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina
- Childs Walker, Metro Reporter, The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland
- Neena Satija, Health and Science Reporter, The Boston Globe
- Mike Donoghue, Staff Writer, Burlington Free Press, Burlington, Vermont
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Monday
8/29/2011
5:00 PM
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A look at 21st century millenials
As the baby boomers age, their kids are now becoming a force. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guests discusses the Echo Boomers...and just what their role is in society today.
Guests:
- David Stillman, Generations Expert - BridgeWorks
- Kim Lear, A Millenial working at Bridgeworks...Global Researcher
"When Generations Collide Who They Are. Why They Clash. How to Solve the Generational Puzzle at Work".
NEW BOOK "THE M FACTOR" www.generations.com
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Friday
8/26/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views of the News
The news that's been in the week that was. It's Your Views on the News, after four, on At Issue. 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
8/26/2011
5:00 PM
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Favorite Things To Do In Wisconsin
The Milwaukee lakefront . . . the riverwalk in La Crosse . . . or maybe Minocqua in the north. Just where is your favorite place to go in Wisconsin, and your favorite things to do when you get there? At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, a look at some great Wisconsin travel destinations.
Guest: Kim Beck, Director, Arts, Humanities and Science, UW Milwaukee School of Continuing Education
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Thursday
8/25/2011
4:00 PM
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Why Obama Should/Should Not Face Primary Opponen...
At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, should President Obama face a primary opponent for the 2012 presidential election? Ben gets two different opinions.
Guests:
- Ed Kilgore, Managing Editor, The Democratic Strategist. Senior Fellow, Progressive Policy Institute. Former Vice President for Policy, Democratic Leadership Council.
- Ralph Nader, consumer activist and former Presidential Candidate. Author, "Getting Steamed To Overcome Corporatism: Build It Together To Win" (Sept)
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Thursday
8/25/2011
5:00 PM
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ECON 101
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, it's another edition of At Issue Econ 101. You're invited call-in with your questions about the economy.
Guest: Kevin Quinn, professor of Economics / Associate Academic Dean of Social Sciences, St. Norbert College.
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Wednesday
8/24/2011
4:00 PM
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Pat Summitt Announces Early Onset Dementia
Legendary women's basketball coach Pat Summitt announced yesterday that she was recently diagnosed with dementia, the Alzheimer's type. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss early onset dementia and how many American's this disease affects.
http://wpr.org/r/?592
GUEST: Lynda Markut is a Workplace Education Coordinator with the Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin. She is the co-author of Dementia Caregivers Share Their Stories: A Support Group in a Book.
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Wednesday
8/24/2011
5:00 PM
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The Failure of our Common Sense
Often we're told to use common sense to figure things out. According to Ben Merens' guest, after five, our "common sense" is far less accurate than we might think.
Guest: Duncan Watts, Professor of Sociology, Columbia University. Author, "Everything Is Obvious: Once You Know the Answer" www.everythingisobvious.com
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Tuesday
8/23/2011
4:00 PM
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5.9 Earthquake Hits Virgina and East Coast
Early this afternoon a 5.9 earthquake hit central Virginia and cities along the eastern seaboard, including New York and Washington, D..C. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what we know about the earthquake at this point in time.
Guest: Basil Tikoff, Professor, Structural Geology and Tectonics, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Tuesday
8/23/2011
5:00 PM
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School Choice 101
More states have passed school voucher or scholarship tax credit legislation in 2011 than ever before, including Wisconsin. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, school choice programs, and how they work around the country.
Guest: Steve Correia (KOREA), Associate Professor of Education, St. Norbert's College. http://wpr.org/r/?590
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Monday
8/22/2011
4:00 PM
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Libya Rebels Hold Most of Tripoli
The nearly 42-year rule of Moammar Gadhafi seems to be nearing an end. Rebels claim they control most of Tripoli and claim three of Gadhafi's sons have been captured. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the latest news from Libya. http://shadow.foreignpolicy.com
GUEST: Will Inboden is a Distinguished Scholar at the Strauss Center for International Security and Law and an Assistant Professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas-Austin. He is a Shadow Government blogger at foreignpolicy.com, a blog about U.S. foreign policy under the Obama administration.
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Monday
8/22/2011
5:00 PM
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The battle for healthy school lunches
The average child will eat more than 3,000 meals at school from kindergarten to the end of high school. But they won't necessarily be nutritious meals. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the battle for quality school lunches.
Guest: Amy Kalafa (kah-LAFF-ah), author "Lunch Wars: How To Start A School Food Revolution and Win the Battle For Children's Health". Producer/Director "Two Angry Moms: Fighting for the Health of America's Children" www.angrymoms.org
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Friday
8/19/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
The news that's been in the week that was. At Issue, after four, it's time for Your Views On The News. Call-in with your choice for the week's top news story.
Guest: David Canon, professor of political science, UW Madison.
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Friday
8/19/2011
5:00 PM
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How the 2011 Summer Movies Performed
After five, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss how the Summer movies are performing at the box office. Call in and share your favorite movie this year, or perhaps one that disappointed you.
Guest: Mike Mayo has written about film for The Washington Post and The Roanoke Times. Former host, The Movie Show on Radio, Max and Mike On the Movies. He blogs about film occasionally at MaxandMike.com.
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Thursday
8/18/2011
4:00 PM
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Khadafy Control of Libya Nearing an End?
After four, John Munson and his guest discuss the situation in Libya, the advancement of the rebel forces, and whether Colonel Khadafy's long control of the government may be nearing an end.
Guest: Jeremi Suri, Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs,
History, and Public Affairs at the University of Texas, Austin, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and the Strauss Center for International Security and Law.
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Thursday
8/18/2011
5:00 PM
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Warming Earth May Change Agriculture Around Worl...
How will agriculture be affected if the world becomes warmer? After five, John Munson and his guest discuss how longer growing seasons and shorter winters may impact staple crops around the world.
Guest: Cynthia Rosenzweig, Senior Researcher, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York.
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Wednesday
8/17/2011
4:00 PM
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State Senate Recalls Complete
Now that the state senate recalls are complete, what impact did all the extra electoral activity have on our state? Today after four on At Issue, John Munson and guest analyst Joe Heim review all the results.
Joe Heim, professor of Political Science UW La-Crosse
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Wednesday
8/17/2011
5:00 PM
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Google's $12.5 Billion Motorola Mobility Deal
This week Google announced plans to purchase Motorola Mobility for twelve-and-a-half-billion dollars. After five, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss how the Google / Motorola deal will impact other cell phone companies, what it means for the industry, and how it will affect the consumer.
Guest: Elizabeth Woyke (WOY-key), staff writer, Forbes magazine. http://wpr.org/r/?586
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Tuesday
8/16/2011
4:00 PM
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What's Needed to Restructure the U.S. Economy?
Warren Buffet thinks the mega-rich have been coddled too long with low taxes, according to an editorial he wrote this week in The New York Times. After four, John Munson and his guest discuss what's needed to restructure and revitalize the U.S. economy.
http://wpr.org/r/?585
Guest: Nomi Prins, journalist, Senior Fellow at Demos, and author, "It Takes a Pillage: Behind the Bonuses, Bailouts, and Backroom Deals from Washington to Wall Street. "
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Tuesday
8/16/2011
5:00 PM
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Muslim-Americans in the U.S.
Muslim-Americans are more confident about their future ten years after 9/11 than other U.S. faith groups, according to a new report of the Gallup Poll. Afer five, John Munson and his guest discuss the state of Muslim- Americans in the U.S.
http://wpr.org/r/?584
Guest: Mohamed Younis, Senior Analyst, Abu Dhabi Gallup Center
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Monday
8/15/2011
4:00 PM
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Social Media and First Amendment Rights
On Sunday the Hackivist group Anonymous shut down San Francisco's Rapid Transit website, the BART. After four, John Munson and his guest discuss the role of social media in social protests, and how First Amendment rights and social media may clash.
Guests: Steve Noll, Marketing and Social Media professor, Madiason Area Technical College.
Eugene Volokh, Gary T. Schwartz professor of Law, UCLA School of Law.
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Monday
8/15/2011
5:00 PM
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Back Stage at Big Top Chautauqua
After five, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss the founding and history behind Big Top Chautauqua in northern Wisconsin.
GUEST: Warren Nelson is a songwriter, musician, poet, performer, writer, producer, storyteller and historian. He has been a professional musician and entertainer since the late 1960's. He is the author of Ballyhoo! Backstage Big Top.
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Friday
8/12/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue with Glen Moberg, after four, it's time for Your Views on the News. Listeners are invited to call-in with their thoughts about the week's biggest news story.
Guest: Steven Schier (SHEAR) Professor of Political Science, Carleton College. Author, "By Invitation Only: The Rise of Exclusive Politics in the United States", and "You Call This an Election? America's Peculiar Democracy". Occasional political analyst, KSTP-TV, Minneapolis.
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Friday
8/12/2011
5:00 PM
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Threats to U.S. National Parks
U.S. national parks across the nation and in the Great Lakes face increasing threats to the parks and their natural resources, wildlife, and cultural resources, according to two new reports.
http://wpr.org/r/?581
http://wpr.org/r/?582
Guests:
- Jim Nations, Vice President, National Parks Conservation Association Center and Center for Park Research.
- Henry Henderson, Director of Midwest Programs for the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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Thursday
8/11/2011
4:00 PM
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How Recall Results Impact Future Walker Recall
Ben Merens and his guest discuss the aftermath of the Wisconsin recall elections and how they impact the dynamics of a possible future Governor Walker recall.
Guests:
J.R. Ross, editor, WisPolitics.com
Graeme Zielinski, Communications Director, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
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Thursday
8/11/2011
5:00 PM
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Overcoming Life's Obstacles
Obstacles appear in our lives every day. How we approach them determines how we overcome them. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens welcomes back author Mary Anne Radmacher (Rod-Mock-er) to discuss how you deal with your obstacles.
Guest: Mary Anne Radmacher, writing coach and author, "Simply an Inspired Life: Consciously Choosing Unbounded Happiness in Good Times & Bad", "Courage Doesn't Always Roar", "Live Boldly: Cultivate the Qualities That Can Change Your Life", "Lean Forward into Your Life: Begin Each Day As If It Were On Purpose".
www.maryanneradmacher.net www.maryanneradmacher.com
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Wednesday
8/10/2011
4:00 PM
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State Senate Recall Election results
At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, the results of yesterday's six Republican state senate recall elections. Ben talks with political analyst Charles Franklin, and you, about the impact of yesterday's votes.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison. Co-founder, pollster.com.
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Wednesday
8/10/2011
5:00 PM
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Unrest in British Cities, Wisconsin State Fair
The violence that began in London has now spread to other cities across England. From five to five-thirty Ben talks with his guest about what we know about the riots in England, and from five-thirty to six, Ben talks with his guest about the mob incident at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Guests:
John Burns, London Bureau Chief, The New York Times
Kent Redding, Associate Professor and Chair, Sociology Department, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Tuesday
8/9/2011
4:00 PM
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Federal Reserve Announcement Today
Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke announces this afternoon the Fed's course of action in an attempt to rebound the U.S. economy. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Federal Reserve's announcement, and how it might prevent the U.S. from slipping into another Recession.
Guest: William Duddleston, Associate Professor of Economics, Edgewood College.
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Tuesday
8/9/2011
5:00 PM
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What it takes to be a good samaritan
What would you do if you saw a stranger in trouble? At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, what it means to be a Good Samaritan, and the steps we take when deciding to help others.
Guest: John Darley, Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs, Princeton University
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Monday
8/8/2011
4:00 PM
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Continued Drops in the U.S. Stock Market
Stocks continued to drop today after the the Standard and Poor's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating on Friday evening. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss what's contributing to the stock market plunge.
William Delwiche, Economist, Investment Strategist, Robert W. Baird & Company
Gary Burtless, Senior Fellow and Economist at the Brookings Institution
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Monday
8/8/2011
5:00 PM
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Changing Americans Food Consumption Patterns
Two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Is it time to tax foods and beverages high in sugar and salt to discourage us from buying them? After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the taxing of "bad foods."http://wpr.org/r/?578
Guest; Kelly Brownell, Co-founder and Director, Center for Food Policy and Obesity, Yale University.
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Friday
8/5/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
A look at the news that's been in the week that was. At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, it's time for Your Views on the News.
Guest: Mort Sipress, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, UW Eau Claire.
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Friday
8/5/2011
5:00 PM
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Do Nothing But Read Day
When was the last time you did nothing but read for most of the day? At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, a conversation with the founder of "Do Nothing But Read Day". A look at the importance of just sitting still and reading.
Guest: Amanda Lanyon LaSage (LAN-yun Luh-SAYGE), founder, Do Nothing But Read Day www.dnbrd.org www.donothingbutreadday.org
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Thursday
8/4/2011
4:00 PM
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Stock Market Continues to Drop
The stock market has declined sharply today after falling for over a week. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the decline as concerns grow about the fragility of the U.S. economy and debt issues in Italy and Spain.
Guest: Marc Weisbrot, Co-Director, Center for Economic and Policy Research
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Thursday
8/4/2011
5:00 PM
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Millenials and the Republican Party
Millennials who stood solidly behind President Obama in 2008 should consider joining the Republican Party, according to President Hoover's great-granddaughter Margaret Hoover. She joins Ben Merens, after five, on At Issue to discuss conservatism and America's youth.
Guest: Margaret Hoover, author, "American Individualism: How A New Generation of Conservatives Can Save The Republican Party". Former White House staffer, Fox News Contributor www.margarethoover.com
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Wednesday
8/3/2011
4:00 PM
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Pro/Con Discussion on the Debt Ceiling
After four, it's a pro/con discussion about the debt ceiling agreement. Join the conversation as Ben talks with two guests with different opinions about the debt ceiling agreement.
Guests:
Matthew Mitchell, Research Fellow, Mercatus Center, George Mason University
Charles Kroncke, Associate Dean, College of Business, University of South Florida
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Wednesday
8/3/2011
5:00 PM
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August Jobline
Whether you are looking for workers or work, join the discussion today after five for the August Job Line. Ben will start the hour discussing an update on job numbers and continue the show taking callers from those looking for work or offering work.
GUESTS: Ernie Goss is MacAllister Chair and Professor of Economics at Creighton University.
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Tuesday
8/2/2011
4:00 PM
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Debt Ceiling Agreement, Rep. Kind, Re. Duffy
The U.S. Senate passed the debt ceiling agreement today. After four, Ben Merens talks with two members of Wisconsin's Congressional delegation with their thoughts on the agreement and the struggle to get a bi-partisan agreement.
Guests:
Congressman Sean Duffy, Republican, is from Ashland and represents Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District.
Congressman Ron Kind, Democrat, of La Crosse, represents Wisconsin's Third Congressional District.
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Tuesday
8/2/2011
5:00 PM
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Age Friendly Cities
Are our cities prepared for their booming senior population? At five, Ben and his guest from the World Health Organization talk about what cities are doing to cater to their "silver" citizens.
Guest: Dr. John Beard, Director of the Department of Ageing and Life Course and of the World Health Organization's Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities.
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Monday
8/1/2011
4:00 PM
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debt ceiling agreement
With the debt ceiling deadline only hours away, members of Congress are debating the latest debt ceiling package. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss what's in the agreement and the political fallout of the debt ceiling crisis.
Guests:
Ethan Pollack, Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Institute
Larry Jacobs, Walter F. and Joan Mondale Chair for Political Studies, Director, Center for the study of Politics and Governance, Hubert H. Humphrey School, University of Minnesota.
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Monday
8/1/2011
5:00 PM
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honeybees, colony collapse disorder
Its' been five years since Colony Collapse Disorder began affecting bees. After five, Ben Merens and his guests discuss what we know about the disease, and why it's important to determine what's killing off bees.
Guests:
Eric Mussen, honeybee specialist, University of California, Davis.
Michelle Flenniken, Postdoctoral Scholar in the Andino Lab, University of California, San Francisco
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Friday
7/29/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Today after four on At Issue, it's Your Views on the News. Join host Ben Merens when he talks to news analyst Ken Mayer and discusses your thoughts about the week's most significant news story.
Guest: Ken Mayer, professor of political science, UW Madison; Affiliate Faculty, LaFollette Institute of Public Affairs
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Friday
7/29/2011
5:00 PM
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Finding Solace
Solace in many people's eyes involves comfort...usually after a loss of some kind...but it actually involves a lot more. After five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with a guest about what solace is and how you've found it in your lifetime.
Guest: Ellen Wade Beals, poet, writer, journalist. Editor, "Solace In So Many Words".
www.solaceinabook.com
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Thursday
7/28/2011
4:00 PM
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Luther Olsen Candidacy
After four, Ben Merens talks with incumbent Republican Luther Olsen about his candidacy for Wisconsin's Fourteenth Senate District.
Guest: Luther Olsen, Republican State Senator from Ripon, represents Wisconsin's 14th Senate District. www.lutherolsen.com
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Thursday
7/28/2011
4:30 PM
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Fred Clark Campaign
After four-thirty, Ben Merens talks with Democrat Fred Clark about his candidacy for Wisconsin's Fourteenth Senate District.
Guest: Fred Clark currently represents Wisconsin's 42nd Assembly district. He is a candidate for Wisconsin's 14th Senate District. www.clarkforwisconsin.org
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Thursday
7/28/2011
5:00 PM
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Trends in the Media Today
Has journalism lost its unbiased edge? At five, Ben and his guest discuss the politics of news and our fascination with media superstars.
Dean Starkman, Managing Editor for the Audit, Columbia Journalism Review
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Wednesday
7/27/2011
4:00 PM
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Jessica King Campaign
From four to four-thirty, Ben Merens talks with Democrat Jessica King about her candidacy for Wisconsin's Eighteenth Senate District.
GUEST: Jessica King is a small business owner and is on the Oshkosh City Council. She also currently serves as Deputy Mayor of Oshkosh. In 2008 she was awarded the Democratic party of Wisconsin's Eleanor Roosevelt Award. www.jessicakingforsenate.com
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Wednesday
7/27/2011
4:30 PM
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How is the Recall Election Process Shaping Up?
After four-thirty today, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the recall election process in Wisconsin and the recall race in Wisconsin's 18th senatorial district.
Guest: Professor David Siemers, Professor and Chair, Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
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Wednesday
7/27/2011
5:00 PM
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Cursive Writing for Children
As the role of technology expands for children from k-4 through high school, is the practice of teaching cursive writing in elementary school becoming outdated? After five, join Ben Merens and his guests in a discussion of cursive writing, and how it stimulates brain activity in children.
Guests:
Steve Graham, Currey Ingram Professor of Special Education and Literacy, Vanderbilt University
Cindee Will, Assistant Principal, James Irwin Charter Elementary School, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Tuesday
7/26/2011
4:00 PM
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Robert Wirch Candidacy
From four to four-thirty, Ben Merens talks with incumbent Democrat Robert Wirch about his candidacy for Wisconsin's Twenty-second Senate District. www.bobwirch.com
GUEST: Robert Wirch, Democrat State Senator, represents Wisconsin's 22nd Senate District (Pleasant Prairie/Kenosha).
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Tuesday
7/26/2011
4:30 PM
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Jonathan Steitz Campaign
From four-thirty to five, Ben Merens talks with Republican Jonathan Steitz about his candidacy for Wisconsin's Twenty-second Senate District. www.steitzforsenate.com
GUEST: Jonathan Steitz is an attorney in capital markets for the Chicago firm Latham & Watkins and former small business owner from Pleasant Prairie.
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Tuesday
7/26/2011
5:00 PM
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President Obama's Speech on the Debt Ceiling
In a speech from the White House last night, President Obama stressed that the American people can't "become collaterial damage to Washington's political warfare" on the budget impasse. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss both President Obama and House Speaker Boehner's comments, and where the budget impasse stands at this point in time.
Guest: Peter Hans Matthews, Jermain Professor of Political Economy, Middlebury College
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Monday
7/25/2011
4:00 PM
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Alberta Darling Campaign
From four to four-thirty, Ben Merens talks with incumbent Republican Alberta Darling about her candidacy for Wisconsin's Eighth Senate District. www.albertadarling.com
GUEST: Senator Alberta Darling, Republican State Senator, represents the North Shore of Milwaukee. She is a member of the Joint Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Finance.
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Monday
7/25/2011
4:30 PM
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Sandy Pasch Campaign
From four-thirty to five, Ben Merens talks with Democrat Sandy Pasch about her candidacy for Wisconsin's Eighth Senate District. www.sandyforsenate.com
GUEST: Sandy Pasch currently represents Wisconsin's 22nd Assembly district, which includes Whitefish Bay, Fox Point, Shorewood, River Hills, Glendale, and parts of Milwaukee. She is a candidate for Wisconsin's Eighth Senate District.
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Monday
7/25/2011
5:00 PM
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The Case for No Children
What happens when parenthood moves from an assumption to a decision? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the choice some people make not to have any children.
www.childlessbychoiceproject.com
Guest: Laura S. Scott is the author of Two Is Enough: A Couple's Guide to Living Childless by Choice and she is a Life and Transition Coach at www.180coaching.com. She started The Childless by Choice Project online and has also filmed a documentary on the subject. She is married and childless by choice.
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Friday
7/22/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views of the News
The news that's been in the week that was. It's Your Views on the News, today after four, on At Issue. Join host Ben Merens as he takes your calls about the week's top news story.
Guest: David Canon, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison.
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Friday
7/22/2011
5:00 PM
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Great books for Summer Reading
It's summer, and a great time to spend a few relaxing hours out in the backyard enjoying some of the new books of summer. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest in a conversation about books.
Guest: Daniel Goldin is the bookseller and proprietor of Boswell Book Company on Downer Avenue in Milwaukee.
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Thursday
7/21/2011
4:00 PM
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Poll on Obama's Chances in 2012 Election
A poll released yesterday from Public Policy Polling shows warning signs for President Obama's re-election chances in 2012. After four, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss the 2012 race. http://wpr.org/r/?572
GUESTS: Cal Jillson, Professor of Political Science, Southern Methodist University. Author, Pursuing The American Dream: Opportunity and Exclusion Over Four Centuries.
Dustin Ingalls is the Assistant to the Director at Public Policy Polling.
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Thursday
7/21/2011
5:00 PM
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One-Class-At-A-Time Schedule
Cornell College in Iowa uses a block plan calendar which enables students to focus on one subject at a time. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest when they discuss a new educational concept known as One Course At A Time (O-C-A-A-T).
Guest: Craig Allin, Professor of Political Science, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa. http://wpr.org/r/?570
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Wednesday
7/20/2011
4:00 PM
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recall update
At Issue with Ben Merens and his guest, after four, with the Wisconsin State Senate recall primary season now complete . . . what happens next?
Guest: Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point. Author,
"Bureaucracy and the Policy Process: Keeping the Promises"
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Wednesday
7/20/2011
5:00 PM
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ECON 101
Today after five on At Issue with Ben Merens, join Ben and his guest economist for another edition of At Issue Econ 101 - to ask your questions about our economy.
GUEST: Kevin Quinn is a professor of Economics at St. Norbert College. He is also Associate Dean of the Social Sciences division.
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Tuesday
7/19/2011
4:00 PM
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Heat Dome Across Wisconsin
A strong heat dome is trapping the state in a stretch of 90-degree weather this week, and the jet stream which usually pushes weather systems along has been pressed to the north. After four, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss this latest hot weather pattern in Wisconsin.
GUESTS: Mark Baden is Chief Meteorologist, WISN WeatherWatch 12, at WISN Television in Milwaukee.
Jeff Last is a Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Green Bay.
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Tuesday
7/19/2011
5:00 PM
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The Case for the Only Child
Traditionally, the ideal family consisted of two children . . . a boy and a girl. According to Ben Merens' guest, after five, many parents are now choosing to raise a single child. Join the conversation about the myths and benefits of raising an only child.
Guest: Susan Newman, social psychologist. Author, "The Case For the Only Child: Your Essential Guide. "
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Monday
7/18/2011
4:00 PM
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News of the World Phone Hacking Scandal
Britain's phone hacking and police bribery scandal forced two police officers to resign Sunday and compelled Prime Minister David Cameron to call for an emergency session of parliament. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss this seemingly unending story.
http://blogs.forbes.com/jeffbercovici/
GUEST: Jeff Bercovici is a staff writer at Forbes Magazine. He has been covering the business of news, information and entertainment for more than 10 years.
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Monday
7/18/2011
5:00 PM
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Being a Great parent is More Fun Than You Think
What parent doesn't worry about their parenting skills and ability to shape their children's lives? According to Ben Merens' guest, parents should worry less and enjoy the time they have with their children. Raise them the way you want, and they'll probably turn out just fine.
Guest: Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics, George Mason University. Author, "Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids: Why Being a Great Parent Is Less Work and More Fun Than You Think."
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Friday
7/15/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views of the News
The news that's been in the week that was. After four, it's time for Your Views On The News on At Issue. You're invited to call in with your thoughts about the week's biggest news story.
Guest: Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science, UW Stevens Point
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Friday
7/15/2011
5:00 PM
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Green Travel in Wisconsin and the Midwest
After five today, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss green travel, what it is, and how to find lodging, restaurants, and recreational locales that use green principles.
GUEST: Mary Bergin (BUR- gihn) is a travel writer and syndicated columnist for the weekly "Roads Traveled" column for the Midwest Features Syndicate. She is the author of several books, including, "Sidetracked in the Midwest: A Green Guide for Travelers."
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Thursday
7/14/2011
4:00 PM
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The debt ceiling crisis and leadership vacuum
As President Obama and Congressional leaders bring the debt ceiling crisis down to the wire, today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the ethics of failed political leadership over this issue.
Rushworth Kidder, President/Founder Institute for Global Ethics
Executive Editor ETHICS NEWSLINE
"The Ethics Recession: Reflections on the Moral Underpinnings of the Current Economic Crisis"
"How Good People Make Tough Choices: Resolving the Dilemmas of Ethical Living"
"Moral Courage" www.globalethics.org
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Thursday
7/14/2011
5:00 PM
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Lessons learned from the University of Life
According to Ben Merens' guest, after five, while there isn't exactly any tuition, we do pay quite a price for the education we gain from the university of life.
Guest: Al Gini, Philosopher, Professor of Business Ethics & chair, Management School of Business Administration, Loyola University. Author, "Why It's Hard To Be Good" ,"Seeking the Truth of Things" , "G-d Can Quote Me On That"
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Wednesday
7/13/2011
4:00 PM
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Recappying Yesterday's Recall Elections
The state recall election season has begun. At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, yesterday's state recall election results, and where the process goes next.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science, UW La-Crosse
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Wednesday
7/13/2011
5:00 PM
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Voter I.D. Legislation in the U.S.
Wisconsin and eleven other states have passed photo I.D. legislation. After five, Ben and his guests discuss the voter I.D. measures other states have passed, and why the issue of requiring voter identification has struck a national nerve in legislatures across the country.
Guests:
- Jennie Boswer, Senior Fellow, National Conference of State Legislatures
- Keesha Gaskins, Senor Counsel, Democracy Program, Brennan Center for Justice, New York University School of Law.
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Tuesday
7/12/2011
4:00 PM
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Drought Conditions Across 14 States in U.S.
It's hot and dry across much of the U.S. today, but some areas of the country have seen drought conditions for months. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what's unusual about the weather, and how months of little rainfall have affected crops and livestock in the region.
http://wpr.org/r/?568
Guests:
-Gary McManus, Associate State Climatologist, Oklahoma Climatological Survey.
-Ned Meister, Director, Commodity and Regulatory Activities, Texas Farm Bureau.
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Tuesday
7/12/2011
5:00 PM
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300 New Species Discovered
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, scientists recently discovered in the Philippines more than three-hundred plant and animal species new to science. Ben and his guest examine the list.
Guest: Terry Gosliner (goz-LEAN-er), Senior Curator / Dean of Science and Research Collections, Department of Invertebrate Zoology, California Academy of Sciences. He was the leader of the 2011 Philippine Biodiversity Expedition. http://wpr.org/r/?565
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Monday
7/11/2011
4:00 PM
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Obama Press Conference on Debt Ceiling
In a press conference today, President Obama called on both Republicans and Democrats to make concessions, after House Speaker Boehner withdrew his support for a $4.5 trillion budget ceiling deal over the weekend. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the political divide between Democrats and Republicans on the debt ceiling.
Guest: Andrew Fieldhouse, Federal Budget Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Institute.
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Monday
7/11/2011
5:00 PM
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Career and Job Search Tips
The global credit crisis and flat economy has turned this into one of the most challenging times to be looking for a job. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss job hunting tips for those seeking a new career.
GUEST: Tim Tritch is the Associate Director of the Career Services and Academic Advising Center at UW-La Crosse.
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Friday
7/8/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
The news that's been in the week that was - It's Your Views on the News today after four on At Issue. Call in with your thoughts about the week's top news story.
Dick Haven, Professor of Communication & Interim Dean College of Arts and Communication UW WHITEWATER havend@uww.edu
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Friday
7/8/2011
5:00 PM
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Living in the Moment
We live our lives from moment to moment . . . but often try to juggle far larger pieces of time. At Issue, after five, Ben Merens welcomes back author John St. Augustine to discuss the importance living in the moment, and being present for the moments that matter.
Guest: John St. Augustine, author, "Every Moment Matters: Savoring the Stuff of Life"
"Living an Uncommon Life: Essential Lessons from 21 Extraordinary People."
www.johnstaugustine.com
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Thursday
7/7/2011
4:00 PM
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All things recall
Wisconsin state senate recall elections begin next week. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens discusses all things recall with Government Accountability Board director Kevin Kennedy.
Kevin Kennedy, director, Wisconsin Government Accountability Board www.gab.wi.gov
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Thursday
7/7/2011
5:00 PM
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Healing from Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse can leave deep scars . . . but it doesn't have to. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with a radical forgiveness coach about how victims of sexual abuse can find health through forgiveness.
Guest: Stacy Whetlow, Certified Radical Forgiveness Coach, Life Coach, Public Speaker, www.stacywhetlow.com. Author, "Silent Robber of the Night: A Journey of Forgiveness from Sexual Abuse", "Go Fetch; A women's guide for learning to walk...without a leash"
- Women's Resource Center, http://www4.uwm.edu/wrc/wrc_interim/interim/index.cfm
- The Healing Center, http://www.thehealingcenter.org
- Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (Madison), http://www.wcasa.org
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Wednesday
7/6/2011
4:00 PM
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The Casey Anthony Trial Verdict
The verdict is in on the Casey Antony case. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the process by which a criminal trial jury determines a verdict, and why this case garnered such national attention.
Guests:Michelle Suskauer, Criminal Defense Attorney, Suskauer Law Firm, Palm Beach, Florida
Thomas Steinfatt, Professor of Communication Studies, University of Miami
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Wednesday
7/6/2011
5:00 PM
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July Job Line
Whether you are looking for workers . . . or for work, join the discussion, after five, on the July Job Line. Host Ben Merens starts the hour with an update on job numbers, then takes calls from those looking for work . . . or offering work. The hour ends with job hunting tips from a career counselor.
Guests:
- Marc Levine, Senior Fellow and Founding Director, UW-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development.
- Jill Braasch, Associate Director, Career Services department, Cardinal Stritch University.
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Tuesday
7/5/2011
4:00 PM
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One-Year anniversary of Smoke-Free Wisconsin Act...
It's been one year since restaurants and bars were required to be smoke-free. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss how the Smoke-Free Wisconsin Act has affected businesses and the public.
http://wpr.org/r/?563
Guests:
-Jon Richards, Democratic State Representative from Milwaukee
-Maureen Busalachi, Executive Director, SmokeFree Wisconsin
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Tuesday
7/5/2011
5:00 PM
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Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic
High-functioning alcoholics have the ability to perform and succeed . . . but they still suffer from an extremely debilitating disease. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, the high-functioning alcoholic.
Guest: Sarah Allen Benton, Mental Health Counselor and Therapist. Recovering alcoholic. Author, "Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic: Breaking the Cycle and Finding Hope" www.highfunctioningalcoholic.com
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Monday
7/4/2011
4:00 PM
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Life After 60: New Shifts in Lifestyle Choices
Every ten-seconds, someone in the U.S. turns sixty. At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, baby-boomers and retirement. A look at those seeking fulfillment in an uncharted new stage of life.
Guest: Marc Freedman, author, "The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife." (rebroadcast from June 8, 2011)
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Monday
7/4/2011
5:00 PM
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Creating One's Memoir in Six Words
"It all changed in an instant." . . . "Two said I do. One did." . . . "The only kid unhappy at Disneyland." At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, Six Word Memoirs.
Guest: Larry Smith, founding editor, SMITH magazine. Co-editor, "More Six Word Memoirs" http://www.smithmag.net/sixwords/ (rebroadcast from June 9, 2011)
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Friday
7/1/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, it's time for Your Views on the News. A look at the news that's been in the week that was.
Guest: Bryan Brophy-Baermann, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Lesley University.
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Friday
7/1/2011
5:00 PM
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Why Americans Celebrate the Fourth of July
After five, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the significance of the 4th of July in American history, and why Americans observe and cherish this holiday.
Guest: Ken Davis is an historian and the author of numerous books, including "A Nation Rising," "America's Hidden History," and the "Don't Know Much About" series, which is celebrating its twentieth-year edition.
http://www.dontknowmuch.com/
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Thursday
6/30/2011
4:00 PM
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Governor Walker andCollective Bargaining
After a winter of legislative battles over Governor Walker's plan to restrict collective bargaining rights for many public employee workers, the new collective bargaining law took effect yesterday. After four, Ben Merens and his guests continue Tuesday's conversation about Governor Walker's rhetoric and the legislative impasse between Democrats and Republicans.
Guests:
-Steve Walters is Senior Producer of Wisconsin Eye.
-Lewis Friedland (FREED-land) is a Professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the founder and Director of the Center for Communication and Democracy.
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Thursday
6/30/2011
5:00 PM
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How Angry Consumers Can Get Good Customer Servic...
Angry consumers can demand to speak to a supervisor, take their
business elsewhere, or shout out some choice words of frustration . . . but what helps an angry consumer get good customer service? At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, how to get the best Customer Service.
Guest: Kristin Anderson Bottemiller, president, Say What Consulting. Author, "Delivering Knock Your Socks Off Service" www.kristenanderson.com
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Wednesday
6/29/2011
4:00 PM
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President Obama's News Conference on Debt Ceilin...
In a news conference at the White House this morning, President Obama said that Republicans' refusal to accept tax increases is not "sustainable" and tough choices need to be made in coming to a deal on the debt ceiling issue. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the President's remarks on the debt ceiling.
Guest: Jacob Kirkegaard, Research Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics
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Wednesday
6/29/2011
5:00 PM
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Instant communication's impact on society
The instant world of Tweeting, Facebook and email has many people getting their "fifteen minutes of fame", one-hundred-forty characters at a time. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, the impact of instant communication on society.
Guest: Carl Hausman, Editor & Writer, Ethics Newsline, Institute for Global Ethics. Author,
"Lies We Live By: Defeating Doubletalk and Deception in Advertising, Politics and the Media".
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Tuesday
6/28/2011
4:00 PM
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Governor Walker and Collective Bargaining
Governor Walker indicated this week his Administration "had not built enough of the case" for elimination of collective bargaining for most public employee jobs. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss whether the Governor might have convinced the public differently, if he had used other strategies.
Guest: John McAdams, Associate Professor Political Science at Marquette University.
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Tuesday
6/28/2011
5:00 PM
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Medical Myths That Can Kill You
There are plenty of medical realities that can harm you . . . but also some medical myths that can hurt you even more. Join Ben Merens and his guest after five in a conversation on medical myths and truths that can help you take care of your health.
Guest: Dr. Patrick Remington, M.D., MPH, Associate Dean, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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