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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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Monday
6/27/2011
4:00 PM
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New York Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Lawmakers voted to legalize same-sex marriage on Friday in New York. After four, join Ben Merens and his guests for two different religious perspectives on same-sex marriage.
GUESTS: Rabbi Steve Greenberg is a Senior Teaching Fellow at CLAL-The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. He is the author of Wrestling with God & Men: Homosexuality in the Jewish Tradition and is a speaker on issues of faith, sexuality, and tradition.
http://wpr.org/r/?560
Howie Beigelman (BAGEL-man) is the deputy director of public policy at Orthodox Union.
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Monday
6/27/2011
5:00 PM
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Price of Oil and U.S. Economic Recovery
The U.S. Department of Energy announced last week they would begin to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserves. The price of oil and employment are all linked, according to Ben Merens' guest, and the U.S. should do more to make fuel efficient cars affordable for the middle class.
http://wpr.org/r/?558
GUEST: Lisa Margonelli directs the New America Foundation's Energy Productivity Initiative. Her article, "How High Gas Prices Could Help the Economy" appeared in the June issue of The Atlantic. She is the author of "Oil on the Brain: Adventures from the Pump to the Pipeline. "
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Friday
6/24/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
Troop withdrawals from Afghanistan . . . concealed carry . . . a rough week on Wall Street . . . what are Your Views on the News this week? Join Ben Merens and news analyst Lilly Goren to discuss your thoughts about the week's most significant news story.
Guest: Lilly Goren, Professor of Politics Carroll University.
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Friday
6/24/2011
5:00 PM
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Life lessons for middle agers
Life's full of hard knocks, but according to Ben Merens' guest, after five, by the time we reach middle age, there are certain lessons we all should have learned. What are these lessons? You'll have to tune in to find out.
Guest: Connie Fairbanks, author, actor and public speaker.
www.conniefairbanks.com
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Thursday
6/23/2011
4:00 PM
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Reaction to President Obama's Afghanistan Speech
President Obama addressed the nation last night on his plan for withdrawing troops from Afghanistan. At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, a look at the speech, the plan, and your reaction to both.
Guest: Kori Schake, (Shock-EE) Research Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University. Bradley Professor of International Security Studies, U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Author, "Managing American Hegemony".
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Thursday
6/23/2011
5:00 PM
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Informed Patients Keep Health Care Costs Down
After five, Ben Merens talks with the lead author of a recent Harvard Medical School study that finds that better informed patients can help improve their recovery, and reduce healthcare costs.
Guests:
- Randi Berkowitz, medical director, Recuperative Services,
Hebrew SeniorLife, Harvard Medical School.
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Wednesday
6/22/2011
4:00 PM
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Concealed Carry on a National Level
Yesterday the state Assembly approved the concealed carry bill, thus sending the legislation to Gov. Scott Walker, who supports the measure. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they take a look at concealed carry across the nation and discuss how it works in other states.
GUEST: Daniel Webster is a Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where he serves as Co-Director of the Center for Gun Policy and Research, and as Associate Director of Research for the Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence.
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Wednesday
6/22/2011
5:00 PM
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Econ 101
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, it's time for "Econ 101" (EE-con one-oh-one). You're encouraged to call-in with your questions and thoughts about the current state of the U.S. economy.
Guest: Van Mobley, Associate Professor of History and Economics, Concordia University.
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Tuesday
6/21/2011
4:00 PM
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U.S. Nuclear Plant Safety
Tritium, a radioactive form of hydrogen, has been found to have leaked at 48 of 65 nuclear plants in the U.S. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss why these leaks are a cause of concern for human and animal health.
Guest: Adjun Makhijani, electrical and nuclear engineer, and President of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research in Takoma park, Maryland.
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Tuesday
6/21/2011
5:00 PM
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Marriage success tips
Today, June twenty-first, is the longest day of the year . . . and a popular date for weddings. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, a look at what makes for a successful long-term relationship, and how to avoid the pitfalls that doom many couples.
Guest: Rabbi Irwin Kula, President National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. Author, "Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life".
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Monday
6/20/2011
4:00 PM
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Trimester High School Academic Calendars
A high school in southeastern Wisconsin is considering the trimester academic school calendar for its high school students. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss whether the restructuring of the school calendar affects student learning, faculty teaching loads, and student advanced placement preparedness.
http://wpr.org/r/?554
http://wpr.org/r/?555
Guest: Mel Riddile, Associate Director for High School Services at the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
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Monday
6/20/2011
5:00 PM
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State sanctioned online gambling
Now that most states sell both Powerball and Mega Millions, the next trend in lottery sales involves online access. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the pros and cons of this trend.
Guest: Keith Whyte (WHITE), executive director for the National Council on Problem Gambling www.ncpgambling.org. National Hotline: 1-800-522-4700
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Friday
6/17/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
It’s Your Views on the News, today after four, with Ben Merens on At Issue. You are invited to call Ben and his guest with your thoughts about the week’s most important story. Just what are your views on the news this week?
Guest: Barry Burden, Professor of Political Science at UW-Madison, and Associate Chair and Director of Graduate Studies.
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Friday
6/17/2011
5:00 PM
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Stories About Dads
Stories and memories about Dad today, after five, on At Issue with Ben Merens. Join Ben and his guest as they discuss fatherhood just before Father’s Day.
Guest: John Trayser, “The Greatful Dad”, father of three boys (lost a girl after two weeks). www.thegreatfuldad.com
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Thursday
6/16/2011
4:00 PM
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Budget Passed in State Assembly
On a 60-38 vote, the state Assembly passed the budget early this morning. After four, Ben Merens talks with his guest about what’s in the two -year $66 billion budget. What provisions on rural broadband, transit aid, school vouchers, and others were passed?
GUESTS: Joe Heim is Professor of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
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Thursday
6/16/2011
5:00 PM
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The role of gender in child development
A Toronto family recently announced it wouldn’t disclose the gender of its four-month-old child named Storm. Today after five, on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss this story, as well as the broader question about the role of gender in child development.
Guest: Diane Ehrensaft, Psychologist, author of “Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy Gender-Nonconforming Children”.
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Wednesday
6/15/2011
4:00 PM
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court 's ruling yesterday on collective bargaining. What did the Court say, and how will the ruling impact the state budget and Wisconsin's political climate moving forward?
Guest: Donald Downs, Alexander Meiklejohn Professor of Political Science, Law, and Journalism at UW-Madison.
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Wednesday
6/15/2011
5:00 PM
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The Science of Choosing A Mate
For many of us, choosing a mate wasn’t a choice as much as an experience. However, after five on At Issue, Ben Merens’ guest says mate selection needs to be an intentional decision.
Guest: Denise Bartell, Associate Professor of Human Development and Psychology at UW-Green Bay. Wisconsin Relationship Education: www.wire.wisc.edu.
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Tuesday
6/14/2011
4:00 PM
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The Pros and Cons of Collective Bargaining
With state lawmakers debating the budget this week, Republicans announced plans to include Governor Walker's collective bargaining measure in the budget. After four, join Ben Merens and his guests in a pro/con discussion about collective bargaining for Wisconsin.
Guests: Richard Esenberg, Adjunct Professor of Law, Marquette University School of Law.
Cheryl Maranto, Associate Professor of Management, Marquette University.
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Tuesday
6/14/2011
5:00 PM
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Apple Computer Announces the iCloud
Steve Jobs of Apple Computer recently announced Apple Computer's newest application, the iCloud service. Join Ben Merens and his guest in a conversation about the newest Apple technology, what it does, and how it will change how we use our computers.
Guest: Omar Gallaga, Technology, Culture, and Personal Technology Writer at the Austin American-Statesman.
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Monday
6/13/2011
4:00 PM
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Examing the 2011-2013 State Budget
Wisconsin's legislature takes up discussion of Governor Walker's budget tomorrow. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the highlights of what's in the 2011-2013 budget.
Guest: Todd Berry, President, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.
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Monday
6/13/2011
5:00 PM
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Loyalty
Loyalty is often seen as a virtue . . . but it also comes at a cost. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, the role Loyalty plays in our lives . . . and the challenges it presents.
Guest: Eric Felten, columnist, Wall Street Journal. Author, “Loyalty: The Vexing Virtue” , “Postmodern Times” www.loyaltythebook.com
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Friday
6/10/2011
4:00 PM
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Your Views on the News
After four, on At Issue, it’s Your Views on the News with Ben Merens. 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
6/10/2011
5:00 PM
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Your Name and Your Destiny
Something as simple as your name can have a profound impact that reverberates well into adulthood. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss how your name shapes your destiny.
Guest: David Figlio (fig-LEE-oh), Professor of Education and Social Policy; Professor of Human Development and Social Policy and Economics, Northwestern University.
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Thursday
6/9/2011
4:00 PM
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Recall Decision on Democratic State Senators
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Government Accountability Board 's decision yesterday to schedule recall elections for three Democratic senators, and how the process will move forward for both Democrats and Republicans.
http://gab.wi.gov/
Guest: Kevin Kennedy, Director and General counsel,Government Accountability Board
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Thursday
6/9/2011
5:00 PM
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Telling 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. You're invited to call-in with yours.
Guest: Larry Smith, founding editor, SMITH magazine. Co-editor, “More Six Word Memoirs” http://www.smithmag.net/sixwords/
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Wednesday
6/8/2011
4:00 PM
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State Repubilcan Party Plans for Summer Recall
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss this summer’s recall elections and the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s plans to run spoiler Democrats in the recall elections of the recalled Republican Senators.
http://wpr.org/r/?544
GUEST: Mordecai Lee is Professor of Governmental Affairs at UW-Milwaukee.
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Wednesday
6/8/2011
5:00 PM
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Navigating Midlife After 60
Every ten-seconds, someone in the U.S. turns sixty. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, 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."
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Tuesday
6/7/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After a week of denials, New York Congressman Anthony Weiner admitted yesterday he did post pictures of himself in his underwear on Twitter to various women. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the ethical and political ramifications of his behavior in a new age of social media.
Guest: Barbara Perry, Senior Fellow, Associate Professor, Miller Center's Presidential Oral History Program, the University of Virginia
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Tuesday
6/7/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
President Obama’s speaking trait is characterized by a unique cadence, vocabulary, and style. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they review some of President Obama’s most important speeches so far.
Guest: Dick Haven, Professor Emeritus of Communication, UW-Whitewater.
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Monday
6/6/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Governor Scott Walker's approval ratings (87% Republicans, 9% Democrats) reveal a wide political divide between Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the political pitfalls for the state.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison and founder of the website pollster.com.
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Monday
6/6/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Last month, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said the U.S. Postal Service is in such bad financial condition that it may not be able to make a payment for future retiree health benefits due September 30. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss that latest news about the USPS.
Guest: Don Soifer is Executive Director of the Consumer Postal Council in Washington, D.C., a nonprofit organization to advance the interests of the Postal Service's individual monopoly consumers.
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Friday
6/3/2011
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 At Issue, after four. Join guest host Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens. Gene and his guest take your calls about your pick for the week’s top news story.
Guest: David Canon, professor of political science, UW Madison.
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Friday
6/3/2011
5:00 PM
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Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
An increasing number of grandparents have become the primary caregivers of their grandchildren. After five, join Gene Purcell and his guest in a conversation on the issues and challenges facing grandparents as they raise their children's children.
Guest: Tracey LaPierre, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Kansas.
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Thursday
6/2/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney announced his hat's in the ring as a Republican candidate for the U.S. presidency in 2012. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the candidates and how the race is shaping up.
Guest: Kyle Kondik, Political Analyst, Sabato's Crystal Ball, University of Virginia Center for Politics.
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Thursday
6/2/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Is it time for you to find a new job? How do you know? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the important clues telling you it's time to quit your job.
Guest: Andrew Rosen, founder and editor, career advice blog www.Jobacle.com. Author, "How to Quit Your Job: The Ultimate Guide to Leaving Your Job Gracefully".
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Wednesday
6/1/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, cell phone use may be a possible carcinogen. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what scientists know about cell phone use.
Guest: Joshua Muscat, Professor of Public Health Sciences, Penn State Medical School and Penn State Cancer Institute.
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Wednesday
6/1/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Whether you're looking for workers . . . or for work, join-in, after five, for the June Job Line with Ben Merens. Ben starts the hour with an update on job numbers, then takes listener calls from those looking for work . . . or offering work. The hour ends with job-hunting tips from a career counselor.
Guests:
- Ernie Goss, Professor of Economics, Creighton University.
- Tim Tritch, Associate Director, Career Services and Academic Advising Center, UW-La Crosse.
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Tuesday
5/31/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
According to the S&P/Case-Shiller home-price index released today, home prices fell 4.2% in the first quarter of 2011, hitting a new post-bubble low. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the latest U.S. housing market woes.
GUEST: Dean Baker is Co-Director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, D.C. He is the author of several books, including Plunder and Blunder: The Rise and Fall of The Bubble Economy. He has served as a consultant for the World Bank and the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress.
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Tuesday
5/31/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The Gulf oil spill is the largest oil disaster in American history. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they examine the impact of the Gulf Oil Disaster one year on, and the people whose lives will forever be defined as “before” and “after”.
Guest: Antonia Juhasz (you-HAAS), Director, Energy Program, Global Exchange, a human rights non-profit organization. Author, "Black Tide: the Devastating Impact of the Gulf Oil Spill. www.tyrannyofoil.org
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Monday
5/30/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Many of our returning combat veterans cope with issues of anger and loss from their experiences. After four, Ben Merens and his guest talk about the role veterans can play in helping each other re-adjust to civilian life in the months . . . and years . . . after their service.
Guest: Bob Curry, Founder and Organizer, Dryhootch.org
http://dryhootch.org/
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Monday
5/30/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, Memorial Day and its significance. Join the conversation with historian Ken Davis about the history and the trivia surrounding today’s national holiday.
Guest: Ken Davis, historian. Author, "A Nation Rising." Also, the "Don’t Know Much About . . ." series of books.
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Friday
5/27/2011
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 when he talks with a news analyst, and hears your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story.
Guest: Steve Schier, Professor of Political Science, Carlton College.
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Friday
5/27/2011
5:00 PM
110527M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Looking forward to spending a Summer's afternoon reading a favorite book, or a new selection that your friends are talking about? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest in a conversation about great books for Summer reading.
Guest: Paul Ingram, buyer, Prairie Lights, Iowa City, Iowa.
http://www.prairielights.com/
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Thursday
5/26/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
It's probably the dirtiest five letter word in society today... but like death, "taxes" are a part of life. After four, Ben Merens' guest proposes a different way to structure taxes in Wisconsin... with less income and property taxes... and more sales tax.
Guest: Rick Chandler, former Revenue Secretary, State of Wisconsin. President, Chandler Consulting www.refocuswisconsin.org (Rebroadcast from 10/18/2010)
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Thursday
5/26/2011
5:00 PM
110526M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, Ben Merens and his guest look at the science of genetics, and how it will change human evolution. What ethical decisions will be made when parents have the ability to design the genetic blueprint of their children?
Guest: Steven Potter, professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Biology, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati. Author, "Designer Genes: A New Era in the Evolution of Man." (rebroadcast from 11/15/2010)
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Wednesday
5/25/2011
4:00 PM
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
Governor Walker signed a telecom deregulation bill yesterday, the first major revision of the states telecommunications law since 1994. After four, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss the changes this bill will bring.
GUEST: Barry Orton is Professor of Telecommunications in the Department of Professional Development and Applied Studies, Division of Continuing Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Wednesday
5/25/2011
5:00 PM
110525M
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
At Issue, after five, it's another edition of At Issue Econ 101. You're invited to call-in with your questions about our economy.
Guest: Kevin Quinn, Professor of Economics and Associate Dean, Social Sciences division, St. Norbert College.
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Tuesday
5/24/2011
4:00 PM
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel spoke to a joint session of Congress today regarding peace with the Palestinians. After four, John Munson and his guests discuss the speech in the context of President Obama's speech last week on the Middle East.
Guests:
-Graeme Bannerman, Scholar, Middle East Institute
-Khaled Elgindy, Visiting Fellow,Saban Center for Middle East Policy in the Foreign Policy Program at the Brookings Institution. He served with the Negotiations Support Unit in Ramallah as an advisor to the Palestinian leadership on permanent status negotiations with Israel from 2004-2009.
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Tuesday
5/24/2011
5:00 PM
110524M
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John Munson in for Ben Merens
According to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teenagers are doing better on a bunch of important measures, even as they've increased in number and diversity. After five, join John Munson and his guest as they discuss teenagers today. www.laurastepp.com/index2.html
GUEST: Laura Sessions Stepp is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, formerly with The Washington Post, who specializes in the coverage of young people. She has written two books: Unhooked: How Young Women Pursue Sex, Delay Love and Lose at Both, and Our Last Best Shot: Guiding Our Children through Early Adolescence.
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Monday
5/23/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
An on-going war takes its toll on many of us . . . but what happens when Americans just become accustomed to war? Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss how long-term war impacts our society. (Rebroadcst from March 15, 2011)
Guest: Richard Kohn (CONE) - Professor of History and Peace, War, and Defense at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Monday
5/23/2011
5:00 PM
110330M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Wisconsin has many traffic laws that say where, when and how fast you can drive. How well do you know these laws? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the rules of the road. http://wpr.org/r/?495 (Rebroadcast from March 30, 2011)
Guest: Adrian Logan is a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Sergeant stationed in the Southwest Region at the Deforest Post. He is also a ten-year Air Force security police veteran.
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Friday
5/20/2011
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 as he speaks with news analyst Ken Mayer, and discusses your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story.
Guest: Ken Mayer, professor of political science at UW-Madison, Affiliate Faculty LaFollette Institute of Public Affairs.
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Friday
5/20/2011
5:00 PM
110520M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
A friend’s kind embrace or laugh, or perhaps a comfortable silence with that friend. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens speaks with author Mary Anne Radmacher (Rod-Mach-er) about her latest book, “US: Celebrating the Power of Friendship.”
Guest: Mary Anne Radmacher, writing coach and author of “US: Celebrating the Power of Friendship”, “Promises to Myself”, “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”, and “Lean Forward Into Your Life: Begin Each Day As If It Were On Purpose”. www.maryanneradmacher.com
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Thursday
5/19/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
President Obama wants to reach out to the Muslim world while also fighting terrorism and pushing for progress toward peace between Israel and the Palestinians. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss his speech about the Middle East today. 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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Thursday
5/19/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Scientist Stephen Hawking proclaimed this week that the idea of Heaven is a fairy tale. Do you believe in Heaven? Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with Rabbi Brad Hirschfield - and you - about what happens when you die.
Guest: Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, author of “You Don’t Have To Be Wrong For Me To Be Right: Finding Faith Without Fanaticism", President National Jewish Center for Learning & Leadership.
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Wednesday
5/18/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The race for Senator Herb Kohl’s seat has already begun with people deciding not to run. But what about those who are talking about getting in the race? After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss who you’d like to see on the ballot in November 2012.
GUEST: Barry Burden is Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also Associate Chair and Director of Graduate Studies.
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Wednesday
5/18/2011
5:00 PM
110518M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Living within your means is a mindset, as well as a financial blueprint…according to Ben Merens' guest, after five, on At Issue. Do you live within your means? How do you know? Join Ben and his guest for a discussion about your answers.
Guest: Shannon Plate, author, “Degunking Your Personal Finances", budget counselor in Palatine, IL. slplate@comcast.net
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Tuesday
5/17/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Yesterday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced that the government hit the debt ceiling, the $14.3 trillion limit on how much Congress can borrow. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the repercussions of this and solutions to fix the debt.
Guest: Jason Peuquet (PAH-kay) is a Policy Analyst at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and the Fiscal Policy Program at the New America Foundation.
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Tuesday
5/17/2011
5:00 PM
110517M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The future of health care is in community care, according to Ben Merens’ guest, after five, on At Issue. Ben talks with Dr. Pamela Wible (WHY-bull) about how simplifying health care is the most affordable, practical way to preserve it.
Guest: Dr. Pamela Wible (WHY-bull) Community-Designed Medical Practitioner Family Physician. www.idealmedicalcare.org
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Monday
5/16/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Last Friday Senator Herb Kohl announced he will not seek re-election next year. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss his legacy and possible people to succeed him.
Guest: Craig Gilbert is the Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief and national political reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He is the author of The Wisconsin Voter blog.
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Monday
5/16/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
"Don’t blame me!" After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the world’s oldest game, the blame game.
Guest: Dr. Neil Farber, international expert on blaming. He is a physician and researcher with a degree in psychology and the founder of the Dynamic Health & Wellness Institute. www.theblamegame.org
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Friday
5/13/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
A look at the news that’s been, in the week that was, after four, on Your Views on the News with At Issue host Ben Merens.
Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science UW La-Crosse.
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Friday
5/13/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, join Ben Merens and his guest for a discussion about how to manage your money according to your values, and how to set goals to achieve them. www.moneyandhappiness.com
Guest: Laura Rowley - Journalist and author specializing in personal finance and values. She writes a weekly column called "Money and Happiness" for Yahoo!Finance and a blog at moneyandhappiness.com. She is the author of "Money & Happiness: A Guide to Living the Good Life", and is an adjunct professor of religious studies at Seton Hall University, where she teaches Contemporary Moral Values.
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Thursday
5/12/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After the high rainfall and snows of this past winter, the Mississippi River is experiencing one of the worst floods in its history. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the environmental and economic impact of the floods on the Mississippi River region and the nation.
Guests:
-Pat Nunnally, Coordinator for the River Life Program at the University of Minnesota
www.environment.umn.edu/riverlife
-Matt King, Economist, Arkansas Farm Bureau
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Thursday
5/12/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Many people experience a bout of depression sometime during their lives. What is depression, why is it so common, and why is it important to seek treatment for it? Join Ben Merens and his guest, after five, for a conversation about depression, and how it impacts 57-million Americans each year.
Guest: Deborah Hoffman, PhD., psychologist, Madison Counseling Services.
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Wednesday
5/11/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Governor Scott Walker is proposing expanding school choice in Wisconsin beyond the city of Milwaukee and eliminating enrollment caps. After four, join Ben Merens and his guests in a conversation about the pro's and con's of expanding school choice in Wisconsin.
Guests:
Paul Peterson, Director of Harvard University's Program on Education Policy and Governance, Editor-in-Chief, "Education Next: A Journal of Opinion and Research," and Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
Greg Maass, Green Bay Superintendent of Schools.
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Wednesday
5/11/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Whether you are looking for workers . . . or for work . . . join-in, after five, for the May Job Line. Ben will start the hour with an update on job numbers, then take calls from those looking for work . . . or offering work. The hour ends with job hunting tips from a career counselor.
GUESTS: Marc Levine is Senior Fellow and Founding Director of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Economic Development.
Tim Tritch is the Associate Director of the Career Services and Academic Advising Center at UW-La Crosse.
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Tuesday
5/10/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
President Obama will deliver a speech this afternoon at the U.S. Texas border, saying it's time to refocus the nation's efforts on immigration reform. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the President's remarks and why he's focusing on immigration reform now.
Guests:
Frank Bean, Director of the Center for Research on Immigration, Population, and Public Policy at the University of California Irvine.
Kathleen Staudt, Professor of Political Science at the University of Texas El Paso College of Liberal Arts.
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Tuesday
5/10/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Post Secret is an ongoing community art project where people mail their secrets anonymously on a homemade postcard . . . to date, more than four-hundred thousand have been received. After five, Ben Merens' guest describes and discusses the PostSecret phenomenon.
Guest: Frank Warren, originator, Post Secret in 2004. Since then, he has received over 400,000 anonymous postcards. www.PostSecret.com
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Monday
5/9/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Two new bills on conceal carry are being introduced this week in the Wisconsin legislature. One allows a person to carry a gun in most instances - except in jails, at police stations, and on school grounds, and the other requires no background check, if over 21.
Guests: Jim Fendry, Director, Wisconsin Pro-Gun Movement
Brian Malte, Federal and State Mobilization, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.
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Monday
5/9/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Housing prices have continued to fall in 2011. After five, Ben Merens and his guest examine why housing prices haven't recovered, and how they impact economic recovery.
Guest: David Abromowitz, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress.
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Friday
5/6/2011
4:00 PM
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Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
The news that’s been in the week that was. It’s Your Views on the News, At Issue, after four, with Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens. Call in with your thoughts about the week’s top news story.
Guest: Dick Haven, Professor Emeritus of Communication, UW Whitewater.
havend@uww.edu
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Friday
5/6/2011
5:00 PM
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Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
In ninety years, the world's population is projected to reach 10.1 billion, according to a new United Nations report. After five, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the report and projections on future evolution of fertility and longevity.
Guest: Hania Zlotnik, Director, Population Division, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
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Thursday
5/5/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the Photo I.D. Bill that was passed in committee, and is headed for a vote in the Assembly next week. What's in the bill, and how might it address voter fraud, a concern of some legislators?
Guests:
- Jeff Stone, Republican State Representative from Greendale.
- Kelda Helen Roys, Democratic Wisconsin State Representative from Madison.
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Thursday
5/5/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Remembering Mom and sharing memories about her is today’s open line theme on At Issue after five. Join Host Ben Merens and call in with one of your favorite Mom memories.
Mother’s Day Memories OPEN LINE
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Wednesday
5/4/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
It's turning out to be an eventful news week... and after four, Ben Merens and his guest examine the latest headlines.
Guest: David Canon, professor of political science, UW-Madison.
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Wednesday
5/4/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The new Learning Channel reality show, "Extreme Couponing" is putting the spotlight on a growing trend by consumers. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest to learn how using coupons can save you big money. www.couponsherpa.com www.giftcardgranny.com
Guest: Andrea Woroch (WOAR-ock), consumer savings expert.
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Tuesday
5/3/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
In an op-ed in today’s edition of USA Today, the writer asks, with the death of Osama bin Laden, is it time to reevaluate the U.S. War on Terror’s curtailment of civil liberties? Join Ben Merens and his guest in a conversation about the limits of constitutional rights after 9/11.
http://wpr.org/r/?521
Guest: David Kairys, Professor Law at the Beasley School of Law, Temple University, Philadelphia. He is the author of "Philadelphia Freedom: Memoir of a Civil Rights Lawyer."
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Tuesday
5/3/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss last week's severe weather patterns and some of the conditions that led to a record 312 tornadoes in one day.
Guest: George Stone, Professor of Physical Science, Milwaukee Area Technical College. He served as co-chair of the 8th Annual Green Energy Summit in Milwaukee earlier this year.
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Monday
5/2/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Nearly a decade after the attack on the World Trade Center in New York, U.S. navy seals attacked and killed Osama bin Laden, the symbolic leader of al Qaeda, at his compound in Pakistan. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the death of Osama bin Laden, and its significance both militarily, and diplomatically for the U.S.
Guest: Jeremi Suri, Professor of History, UW-Madison. Director, European Union Center of Excellence. Director, Grand Strategy Program.
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Monday
5/2/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, Ben Merens opens the phone-lines for your call with your thoughts about the death of Osama bin Laden by U.S. forces. What do you think? And how might the al Qaeda leader's death change the U.S. war on terrorism?
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Friday
4/29/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue with Ben Merens, after four, it's time for Your Views On The News. You're invited to call-in with your thoughts on the week’s biggest news story.
Guest: Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science, UW Stevens Point.
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Friday
4/29/2011
5:00 PM
110429M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
A few things that are awesome . . . the smell of gasoline . . . thinking it’s Thursday when it’s really Friday . . . or wearing underwear just out of the dryer. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they take a fun look at life's "awesome things," and take your calls about what you think is truly awesome.
Guest: Neil Pasricha (Paz-REECHA) author, "The Book of (Even More) Awesome Things. His blog: “1000 Awesome Things” www.1000awesomethings.com
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Thursday
4/28/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will meet next month to discuss its post-Japan tsunami safety review of U.S. powerplants. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest for a conversation on nuclear safety in the U.S..
Guest: Christine Todd Whitman, Co-chair, Republican Leadership Council. President, The Whitman Strategy Group. Former Director, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. First woman Governor of New Jersey.
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Thursday
4/28/2011
5:00 PM
110428M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
End tenure . . . restructure departments to encourage greater cooperation among existing disciplines . . . emphasize teaching rather than increasingly rarefied research. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, how to reform our colleges and universities.
Guest: Mark C. Taylor, Chair, Department of Religion, Columbia University. Author, "Crisis on Campus: A Bold Plan for Reforming Our Colleges and Universities". http://wpr.org/r/?518
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Wednesday
4/27/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The Republican caucus will meet this afternoon in the state Capitol to discuss a new voter I.D. bill which would make changes in the timing of the fall primary, restrict rules on absentee ballots, and end straight-party voting. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss how the proposed changes may impact future elections and affect students, the poor, and the elderly.
Guest: Joe Heim is Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
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Wednesday
4/27/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, it's another edition of At Issue Econ 101 . . . the time to learn about what's going on in the economy.
Guest: Kevin Quinn, professor of Economics / Associate Dean, Social Sciences division, St. Norbert College.
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Tuesday
4/26/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
In 2010, 18.3% of total personal income in the U.S. was through entitlements such as unemployment benefits, Medicare, and Social Security. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what that means, and what's needed in entitlement reform.
http://wpr.org/r/?520
Guest: Timothy Smeeding, Director, Institute for Research on Poverty, and Professor of Public Affairs and Economics, La Follette School of Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin.
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Tuesday
4/26/2011
5:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The recent New York Auto Show featured a combination of high-performance and higher miles-per-gallon cars. As gas prices climb to four dollars a gallon, and even higher, what is the U.S. auto industry doing to attract buyers to the latest technology?
www.thedetroitbureau.com
Guest: Paul Eisenstein is the publisher and editor of “The Detroit Bureau” and has written about the global automotive industry for the past thirty years.
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Monday
4/25/2011
4:00 PM
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Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
Employers plan to hire 19.3% more recent graduates this year, says a report by the National Association of College and Employers. The increase in open positions means employers have half as many applicants per job now than at this time last year, After four, Join Gene Purcell and his guest as they discuss this study, and what we can expect from the job market this spring.
http://wpr.org/r/?517
Guest: Richard Vedder is Distinguished Professor Economics at Ohio University and Director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity in Washington, D.C.
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Monday
4/25/2011
5:00 PM
110425M
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Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
What states are ranked as the most peaceful in the U.S.? After five, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the Institute for Economics and Peace's first-ever ranking of the fifty U.S. states' levels of peacefulness, and what those rankings of peace really mean.
http://wpr.org/r/?516
Guest: Steve Killelea, Executive Chair, Institute for Economics and Peace.
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Friday
4/22/2011
4:00 PM
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Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
Today after four on At Issue, it’s Your Views on the News. Join guest host Gene Purcell when he talks to news analyst Ken Mayer and discuss 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
4/22/2011
5:00 PM
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Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
Wisconsin’s own Senator Gaylord Nelson was the founder of Earth Day and an advocate for pushing the U.S. toward an environmental consciousness and agenda. In the forty-one years since that first Earth Day, what are some of the environmental challenges of 2011 and beyond?
Guest: Janet Larsen is Director of Research at the Earth Policy Institute and is a co-author of "The Earth Policy Reader." She writes on a wide range of environmental issues, including natural resources availability, population growth and climate change.
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Thursday
4/21/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
President Obama’s approval numbers dropped to the lowest numbers of his presidency, according to a recent Gallup Poll. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discus the numbers, and how the budget deficit issue is impacting the president’s approval.
Guests:
Frank Newport is the Editor in Chief at the Gallup Poll.
Peverill Squire is the Hicks and Martha Griffiths Chair in American Political Institutions at the University of Missouri.
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Thursday
4/21/2011
5:00 PM
110421M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Pocket neighborhoods, small houses with front-porches and a green common area, provide residents daily opportunities to mingle with their neighbors and build a sense of community. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the concept of pocket neighborhoods, and why they are appealing in an age of increasing urban sprawl.
www.pocket-neighborhoods.net
Guest: Ross Chapin leads an architectural and planning firm near Seattle, Washington. He is the author of "Pocket Neighborhoods: Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World."
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Wednesday
4/20/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg requested Wednesday a statewide recount to check the results in the April 5 election for state Supreme Court race she lost to Justice David Prosser. After four, Ben Merens talks about the recount decision in the aftermath of the election.
Guests:
-Shane Falk, Staff Counsel, State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
-Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
-Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg. She is seeking a recount of the Wisconsin state Supreme Court election results.
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Wednesday
4/20/2011
5:00 PM
110420M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
What is the environmental health of the Gulf's waters, its fish and animal life, and the coastal wetlands one year after the BP oil disaster? After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the impact of the BP oil spill on the environment and economy of the Gulf region.
Guest: Bob Deans, Associate Director of Communications for the Natural Resources Defense Council, and co-author, "In Deep Water: The Anatomy of a Disaster, the Fate of the Gulf, and Ending Our Oil Addiction."
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Tuesday
4/19/2011
4:00 PM
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Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
The Alzheimer’s Association and the U.S. National Institute of Aging issued the first new guidelines in 27 years on diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. After four, Gene Purcell and his guests discuss the guidelines, the three stages of the disease, and how biomarkers are used to assess the progress of the disease. http://wpr.org/r/?514
Guests:
Tom Hlavacek, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin
Dr. Piero Antuono, M.D. and Professor of Neurology and Director, Dementia Research Center for the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Veterans' Administration.
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Tuesday
4/19/2011
5:00 PM
110419M
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Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
We continue to rely on increasingly complex technology such as i-phones, fingerprint technology, and mobile phone navigation systems, to name a few, but unknowingly expose ourselves to increased loss of privacy and security. Join Gene Purcell and his guest in a conversation about the hidden risks of sophisticated technology.
Guest: Robert Vamosi, security analyst, Javelin Strategy and Research, contributing editor at PCWorld, security blogger for Forbes.com, and author, "When Gadgets Betray Us: The Dark Side of Our Infatuation with New Technologies."
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Monday
4/18/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The Third Annual Wisconsin Bike Summit begins tomorrow in Madison. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss improving the biking infrastructure in Wisconsin, and how one city, Copenhagen, Denmark, changed its city's congestion as 50% of all road travel is ridden on a bike.
http://wpr.org/r/?512
Guests:
- Kevin Hardman, Executive Director, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
- Andreas Rohl, head of the City of Copenhagen's Bicycle Program
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Monday
4/18/2011
5:00 PM
110418M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The library of today is not like the library of yesteryear. It still has books but is also heavily invested in the cyber-world. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, a glimpse at the Library of Tomorrow.
Guest: Paula Kiely (KY-lee), director, Milwaukee Public Library www.mpl.org
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Friday
4/15/2011
4:00 PM
110415L
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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, after four, on At Issue with Ben Merens. Call in with your thoughts about the week’s top news story.
Guest: David Canon, professor of political science, UW Madison
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Friday
4/15/2011
5:00 PM
110415M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Have you ever wondered about the political uses of a kiss, the kiss's changing status or legendary movie kisses? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss one of the world's most universal gestures, a kiss. www.oneofkisses.com
GUEST: Lana Citron is the author of A Compendium of Kisses. She is the author of five novels and one non-fiction book. A trained actress, she has appeared on TV, theater and film.
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Thursday
4/14/2011
4:00 PM
110414L
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John Munson in for Ben Merens - At Issue
As an ombudsman for National Public Radio, John Munson's guest after four discusses her role of investigating public concerns on coverage of the news and the challenges and issues National Public Radio faces.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/
Guest: Alicia Shepard, Ombudsman, National Public Radio
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Thursday
4/14/2011
5:00 PM
110414M
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John Munson in for Ben Merens - At Issue
Korea has long been a closed society with little information getting inside and outside the country, but North Korean citizen journalists are using the internet to break their country's firm grip on the access of information.
http://wpr.org/r/?510
Guest: Robert Boynton, director of New York University's Literary Reportage concentration and author of the article, "North Korea's Digital Underground," in the April, 2011 edition of The Atlantic Magazine.
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Wednesday
4/13/2011
4:00 PM
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At Issue with Ben Merens
President Obama delivers a speech today outlining his plan to reduce the national debt and the spiraling costs of the nation’s entitlement programs of Medicare and Medicaid. After four, Ben and his guest discuss the speech and its implications for the battle ahead with Congress.
Guest: Marc Goldwein is Policy Director of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget as well as a Senior Policy Analyst at the New America Foundation.
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Wednesday
4/13/2011
5:00 PM
110413M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The life of a mother includes the ups-and-downs of stress, the swings of guilt for what they did and didn’t do, and the see-saw of wanting a simple life, to wanting everything for their families. At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, how to reclaim the "Passion, Purpose, and Sanity" of Motherhood.
Guest: Dr. Meg Meeker, Pediatrician, mother, and author, "The Ten Habits of Happy Mothers, Reclaiming Our Passion, Purpose and Sanity". www.megmeekermd.com
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Tuesday
4/12/2011
4:00 PM
110412L
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John Munson in for Ben Merens - At Issue
The crisis at Japan's nuclear plant at Fukushima Daiichi has been raised to a level 7, similar to the level of the Chernobyl disaster. After four, John Munson and his guest discuss Japan's nuclear disaster and the safety of U.S. nuclear plants in the event of a natural disaster.
Guest: Arjun Makhijani is an electrical and nuclear engineer and the President of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research in Takoma Park, Maryland.
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Tuesday
4/12/2011
5:00 PM
110412M
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John Munson in for Ben Merens - At Issue
Primary care medicine is in a state of crisis as thin-margin efficiency, high volume, and a market model of medicine have changed the traditional relationship between patient and doctor, according to John Munson's guest today after five.
Guest: Frederick Barken, a solo primary care physician in upstate New York for nearly 25 years and the author, "Out of Practice: Fighting for Primary Care Medicine in America."
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Monday
4/11/2011
4:00 PM
110411L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Congress reached a late-night compromise Friday night narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the spending cuts compromise, what it means, and how the deal impacts the running of the federal government budget.
Guest: Nigel Gault is Chief U.S. Economist at Global Insight.
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Monday
4/11/2011
5:00 PM
110411M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Recently two air traffic controllers fell asleep on the job late at night and passengers on a Southwest Air flight were startled to see a hole develop in the plane’s ceiling in mid-flight. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss air safety, airplane maintenance issues, and what can be done to ensure air travel safety for passengers.
GUEST: Mary Schiavo (SKI-ah-voh) served as Inspector General of the Department of Transportation from 1990 to 1996 and is the author of “Flying Blind, Flying Safe.”
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Friday
4/8/2011
4:00 PM
110408L
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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 Lilly Goren to discuss your thoughts about the week’s most significant news story.
Lilly Goren, Associate Professor of Politics Carroll University
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Friday
4/8/2011
5:00 PM
110408M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Choosing the right dog for you and your family has long-term implications and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Today after five on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what to consider when choosing a dog.
GUEST: Anne Reed, executive director Wisconsin Humane Society www.wihumane.org
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Thursday
4/7/2011
4:00 PM
110407L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
With a recount all but assured over the results of the state supreme court race, today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens talks with Government Accountability Board director Kevin Kennedy about the rules regarding recounts in Wisconsin.
GUEST: Kevin Kennedy, director and general counsel of the Government Accountability Board, www.gab.wi.gov
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Thursday
4/7/2011
5:00 PM
110407M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Wisconsin is one among many states in the U.S. facing budget deficits. After five, Ben Merens and his guest discuss other states' budget deficit issues, and how they are addressing those issues.
Guest: John Cape, Senior Fellow, Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government
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Wednesday
4/6/2011
4:00 PM
110406L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, Ben Merens and his guests recap Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, and other Wisconsin primary election results.
Guests:
- Shawn Johnson, State Government Reporter, Wisconsin Public Radio
- Joe Heim, Professor of Political Science and Public Administration, UW-La Crosse.
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Wednesday
4/6/2011
5:00 PM
110406M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Whether you are looking for workers or work, join the discussion today after five for the April 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.
GUEST: Keith Bender, Associate Professor Economics at UW-Milwaukee.
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Tuesday
4/5/2011
4:00 PM
110405L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
As President Obama and the Republicans sparred over budgetary solutions to prevent a government shutdown on Friday, Congressman Paul Ryan released "The Path to Prosperity," a Republican budget plan that would include revisions to Medicare and Medicaid.
Guest: Ernie Goss, MacAllister Chair and Professor of Economics at Creighton University.
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Tuesday
4/5/2011
5:00 PM
110405M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
At Issue with Ben Merens, after five, it's a discussion about civil discourse in politics, and other contentious subjects on this election day.
Guests:
- Vida Groman - Facilitator/professional health coach/therapist www.vidagroman.com
- Denise Jess - Facilitator/consultant djess@tds.net
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Monday
4/4/2011
4:00 PM
110404L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the election tomorrow, along with politics in Wisconsin and the general electorate.
Guest: Craig Gilbert - Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief and national political reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He is the author of The Wisconsin Voter blog.
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Monday
4/4/2011
5:00 PM
110404M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Spring cleaning isn’t just about closets and basements…it also can apply to your financial mess. Today after five on At Issue, Connie Kilmark joins host Ben Merens to discuss how to clean-up your financial state.
Guest: Connie Kilmark - Founder of the counseling and consulting firm, Kilmark & Associates.
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Friday
4/1/2011
4:00 PM
110401L
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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 UW-Whitewater havend@uww.edu
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Friday
4/1/2011
5:00 PM
110401M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Yesterday was opening day for Major League Baseball and all the teams have high hopes for the 2011 season. The Brewers host the Atlanta Braves on Monday for their home opener. After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss all things baseball.
Guest: Michael Hunt is a sports columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Thursday
3/31/2011
4:00 PM
110331L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Ben Merens opens the phones today, after four, on At Issue for his March Open Line. Listeners are encouraged to call-in with guest ideas and future program suggestions. That’s the At Issue March Open Line, today after four.
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Thursday
3/31/2011
5:00 PM
110331M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Today after five, At Issue host Ben Merens welcomes David Prosser and then JoAnne Kloppenburg to discuss their campaigns for the state supreme court.
- David Prosser, State Supreme Court Justice: http://www.justiceprosser.com
- JoAnne Kloppenburg, assistant attorney general http://www.kloppenburgforjustice.com
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Wednesday
3/30/2011
4:00 PM
110330L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the political impasse over implementation of the collective bargaining portion of Governor Walker’s budget repair law.
Guests:
- Dan Kapanke, Republican State Senator from La Crosse.
- Mark Miller, Democratic State Senator from Monona.
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Wednesday
3/30/2011
5:00 PM
110330M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Wisconsin has many traffic laws that say where, when and how fast you can drive. How well do you know these laws? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss the rules of the road.
http://wpr.org/r/?495
Guest: Adrian Logan is a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Sergeant stationed in the Southwest Region at the Deforest Post. He is also a ten year Air Force security police veteran.
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Tuesday
3/29/2011
4:00 PM
110329L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
President Obama spoke to the American people last night on why he made the decision to intervene in Libya. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss whether the President made a convincing case for U.S. involvement in Libya.
Guest: Stephen Biddle, Roger Hertog Senior Fellow for Defense Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Tuesday
3/29/2011
5:00 PM
110329M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Is entrepreneurship a dream come true...or your worst nightmare? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest, as they discuss the risks and rewards of owning your own business.
Guest: Carol Roth is the author of "The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business". She is also an investment banker and a business strategist. www.carolroth.com
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Monday
3/28/2011
4:00 PM
110328L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the politics of the budget repair bill's publication controversy after the state appeals court asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to rule on Judge Sumi's stay of original publication of the bill.
Guest: Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
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Monday
3/28/2011
5:00 PM
110328M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The UW Board of Regents has developed a plan – the Wisconsin Idea Partnership - that would avoid splitting the UW Madison away from the rest of the UW campuses across the state. After five, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the feasibility of such a plan.
Guests:
-Biddy Martin is the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
-Charles Pruitt is the President of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.
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Friday
3/25/2011
4:00 PM
110325L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Today after four on At Issue, it’s Your Views on the News. Join Ben Merens as he talks with news analyst Ken Mayer to discuss 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
3/25/2011
5:00 PM
110325M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Ever wonder…why hospitals are so worried about neckties? …what’s the most common word used by death-row inmates during their last speeches? After five, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss this and many other things you might wonder about.
GUEST: Mark Di Vincenzo is the author of Your Pinkie is More Powerful Than Your Thumb and 333 Other Surprising Facts That Will Make You Wealthier, Healthier and Smarter Than Everyone Else. www.markdivincenzowriter.com
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Thursday
3/24/2011
4:00 PM
110324L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
The Treasurer of the State of Wisconsin has come up with a plan to eliminate his own job, and that of the office of the Wisconsin Secretary of State. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the proposal.
Guests:
-Kurt Schuller is Wisconsin State Treasurer.
-Douglas La Follette is Wisconsin Secretary of State.
-Dennis Dresang, Professor Emeritus, Public Affairs, La Follette School of Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Thursday
3/24/2011
5:00 PM
110324M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After a nuclear episode such as Japan's, what are the risks to the food chain? In Japan, some fruits, vegetables, and milk are at risk for contamination, and, according to Ben Merens' guest after five, there are no safe doses of radiation exposure.
Guest: Dr. Jeffery Patterson, Professor Emeritus for the UW Department of Family Medicine at the UW Medical School, and immediate Past President of the Physicians for Social Responsibility.
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Wednesday
3/23/2011
4:00 PM
110323L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
It's the first-year anniversary of passage of President Obama's health-care reform initiative - the Affordable Care Act. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what reforms have taken place this year, what's coming in 2012-2014, and the misconceptions about the legislation.
Guest: Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin.
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Wednesday
3/23/2011
5:00 PM
110323M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
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
3/22/2011
4:00 PM
110322L
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Some members of Congress are growing increasingly concerned over U.S. support for the U.N. "no-fly" resolution and President Obama's strategy in Libya without U.S. congressional approval. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the reservations about escalation of the U.S. war effort in Libya.
Guests:
Ron Kind, Democratic Congressman from La Crosse
Louis Fisher, Scholar in Residence at the Constitution Project.
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Tuesday
3/22/2011
5:00 PM
110322M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Do you know the warning signs of a stroke? After five, Ben Merens and his guest talk about stroke health, and why strokes are becoming increasingly common for younger people.
Guest: Dr. Brett Kisisela, M.D., neurologist at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
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Monday
3/21/2011
4:00 PM
110119M
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At Issue with Ben Merens
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the future of social security, and what reform measures may be needed to keep it viable in the coming years. (Rebroadcast from 1/19/2011)
Guest: Andrew Biggs - Resident Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. In 2005, he worked on Social Security reform at the National Economic Council and, in 2001, was on the staff of the President’s Commission to Strengthen Social Security.
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