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Tuesday
6/18/2013
6:00 AM
130618A

Background Checks
Two large employers have been accused by federal regulators of improperly using criminal background checks in hiring, and this practice appears to adversely affect men of color. Gene Purcell's guest will shed light on this practice.

Guests: Shunette Hunter, provides legal services for Clean Slate Madison.
Shanyeill McCloud, founder of Clean Slate Madison.

Tuesday
6/18/2013
7:00 AM
130618B

The Case for an Assertive U.S. Approach to Syria
Syria is expected to be a hot topic at this week's Group of Eight summit in Northern Ireland. The conference comes days after the United States announced it would help arm the opposition to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. Gene Purcell's guest discusses why he says an assertive U.S. policy in Syria is best for America's interest in the Middle East.

Guest: Andrew Tabler (TABE-lur), Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and author of "In the Lion's Den: An Eyewitness Account of Washington's Battle with Syria." Recent article: http://wpr.org/r/?1145

Tuesday
6/18/2013
8:00 AM
130618C

On Your Money: June 18 edition
It's another edition of On Your Money! Financial planner Kevin McKinley and host Gene Purcell have some financial advice for new high school and college graduates, some words of caution regarding overdraft protection on your checking account, and how to save money on car maintenance.

Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
6/18/2013
9:00 PM
130618C

Monday
6/17/2013
6:00 AM
130617A

Mentally Distracted Driving
A new study from AAA shows that dangerous mental distractions exist for drivers even when both hands are on the wheel and eyes on the road. Gene Purcell's guest discusses the problems she says are posed by radios, cell phones, voice-activated devices, and other sources, and what we can do to minimize their risk. Study: http://wpr.org/r/?1144

Guest: Pam Moen, Assistant Vice President of Public Affairs for AAA-Wisconsin.

Monday
6/17/2013
7:00 AM
130617B

State Capitol Report: June 17
Governor Scott Walker says he will nominate another student to the UW Board of Regents after withdrawing his first choice - one who happened to sign a petition to recall him. In the State Capitol Report, Gene Purcell and WPR's State Government Reporter have the latest reactions from lawmakers on the decision. Plus, they discuss a trio of anti-abortions bills making their way through the legislature, and other developments from beneath the state capitol dome.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
6/17/2013
7:30 AM
130617X

State Capitol Report: Election Reform
Under a bill that recently passed the state Assembly, people would be able to donate twice as much money to political campaigns, and register online to vote. Gene Purcell's guest says the increased campaign limits won't stop money from flowing to third-party groups, and that online registration won't have a significant effect on voter turnout.

Guest: Mike McCabe, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.

Monday
6/17/2013
8:00 AM
130617C

Lauren Kessler's year-long anti-aging adventure
As Americans age, they face a barrage of marketing telling them how to look and feel "young again." But does any of that work, or is "anti-aging" a scam? Gene Purcell's guest author spent a year trying different diets, fitness routines, vitamin supplements, and even self-compassion, and talks this hour about what she found about what it takes to be younger, not just look younger.

Guest: Lauren Kessler, journalist and author. Her most recent book is "Counterclockwise: My Year of Hypnosis, Hormones, Dark Chocolate, and Other Adventures in the World of Anti-Aging."

Monday
6/17/2013
9:00 PM
130617C

Friday
6/14/2013
6:00 AM
130614A

Wisconsin Summer Music Festivals
Summerfest, one of Wisconsin's most notorious crowd pleasing music festivals, is fast approaching. But what other music events should you listen out for? For this week's "Tell Joy Where to Jam," Joy Cardin discusses with her guest the best musical events across the state, and invites you to share your concert recommendations.

Guest: Evan Rytlewski (RIT-loo-skee), Music Editor for the Shepard Express in Milwaukee. Articles: http://wpr.org/r/?1143

Friday
6/14/2013
7:00 AM
130614B

President Obama and the African American communi...
There has been criticism in the African American community that President Barack Obama has not addressed significant issues pertaining to this group. Joy Cardin's guest will address this and other concerns with President Obama's second term.

Guest: Eugene Kane, Journal Sentinel columnist

Friday
6/14/2013
8:00 AM
130614C

Week in Review: June 14
Women would have to undergo ultrasounds before having an abortion, according to a bill making its way through the state legislature. In the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing political perspectives discuss whether the proposal would make for good or bad law. Plus, they talk about some new fiscal estimates with regard to the proposed state budget, the latest fallout from the NSA's surveillance programs, and more of the top national and state news stories.

Guests:
- Tony Palmeri (pal-MARY), Professor of Communications at UW-Oshkosh and Media Columnist for the Fox Valley SCENE.
- Keene Winters, financial planner from Schofield, a member of the Wausau City Council, and a member of the steering committee of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau.

Friday
6/14/2013
9:00 PM
130614C

Thursday
6/13/2013
6:00 AM
130613A

Skills Gap in Wisconsin
It has been difficult for employers to fill positions even though unemployment has been up the last few years. This trend is known as the "skills gap" and there is a new report out by the University of Wisconsin-Madison that says the skills gap does not exist. Joy Cardin's guest will discuss this finding.

Guest: Phil Sletten, one of four UW-Madison graduate students who worked on the report: Examining the Skills Gap in Wisconsin.

Thursday
6/13/2013
7:00 AM
130613B

Two Takes on Ultrasound Legislation
After a 17-15 vote in the state Senate, the Assembly is poised to pass a bill that would require women seeking an abortion to get an ultrasound first. Joy Cardin's first guest says the legislation allows women to have full information about her fetus before making a decision about her pregnancy; her second guest says a forced ultrasound adds complications to women's health and safety and is "political interference at its worst."

Guests:
- Susan Armacost (ARM-uh-cost), Legislative Director for Wisconsin Right to Life.
- Nicole Safar (suh-FAR), Public Policy Director for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin.

Thursday
6/13/2013
8:00 AM
130613C

Alcoholism: a mother and son's story of recovery
Millions of Americans are affected by alcoholism each year. This hour, Joy Cardin's guest authors are a mother and son, both sober now after years of alcohol addiction. They talk this hour about their different routes to alcoholism, their struggles to get sober, and the changing path of their relationship.

Guests:
- Martha Grimes, bestselling mystery author and co-author of "Double Double: A Dual Memoir of Alcoholism"
- Ken Grimes, co-author of "Double Double" and son of Martha
Double Double: A Dual Memoir of Alcoholism

Thursday
6/13/2013
9:00 PM
130613C

Wednesday
6/12/2013
6:00 AM
130612A

New trends in fertility treatment.
Fertility problems are usually associated with women, but research shows that fifty percent of the time it is the male experiencing the issue. Joy Cardin's guest will discuss research in this area along with other trends in infertility research.

Guest: Dr. Jay Sandlow, Vice Chairman and Professor of Urology at the Medical College of WI

Wednesday
6/12/2013
7:00 AM
130612B

Big Question: Is the NSA spying on citizens?
Despite news reports about the National Security Administration's secret surveillance programs, the Obama administration says it will continue to monitor phone and Internet traffic as part of its counterterrorism efforts. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the kinds of information the programs gather, how it's used, the balance of protecting civil liberties while keeping citizens safe, and more. Plus, weigh in on this week's Big Question: How concerned are you about the government collecting information about your phone and Internet usage? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy

Guest: Tracey Maclin (MACK-lin), Professor of Law and the Joseph Lipsitt Faculty Research Scholar at Boston University; author of "The Supreme Court and the Fourth Amendment's Exclusionary Rule"
The Supreme Court and the Fourth Amendment's Exclu...

Wednesday
6/12/2013
8:00 AM
130612C

Back to basics on a Michigan farm
In 2005, Joy Cardin's guest author got divorced, then struggled for a year to keep her sons with her and her farmhouse from being foreclosed, on a meager freelancer's income and in the face of setback after setback. She resorted to her garden, home-raised chicken and pigs, and chopping wood in the winter to see her family through. This hour, she discusses that year, and what others can learn from it.

Guest: Mardi Jo Link, author of "Bootstrapper: From Broke to Badass on a Northern Michigan Farm."
Bootstrapper: From Broke to Badass on a Northern M...

Wednesday
6/12/2013
9:00 PM
130612C

Tuesday
6/11/2013
6:00 AM
130611A

Bail Bondsmen Poised to Return to Wisconsin
Under a budget provision approved by the state's Joint Finance Committee, private bail bondsmen would be allowed in five southern counties. Joy Cardin's first guest defends the practice and says bail bond agents are not the delinquents, degenerates, and troublemakers that are often portrayed in the media. Her second guest says bounty hunters are a public safety risk and that Wisconsin was right to outlaw the system in 1979.

Guests:
- Eric Granof (GRAN-off), Vice President of Corporate Communications for AIA Surety, and the Chief Marketing Officer for ExpertBail
- Holly Patzer (PAT-zur), Executive Director of Wisconsin Community Services

Tuesday
6/11/2013
7:00 AM
130611B

Academic freedom and the WCIJ
Last week, the legislature's Joint Finance Committee added a last-minute action to the budget that would prevent UW-Madison professors from collaborating with the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, as well as booting the Center from its offices on campus. Joy Cardin's guest says these measures will hinder academic freedom, and threaten the university's rich tradition of working with outside groups.

Guest: Greg Downey, journalism professor and director of UW-Madison's School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Tuesday
6/11/2013
7:30 AM
130611X

Fmr. Madison Mayor on State Democratic Party
Former Madison mayor Dave Cieslewicz (chez-LEV-itch) says the Democratic Party of Wisconsin is on the right track and that Governor Scott Walker can be beaten in 2014. Joy Cardin talks with Cieslewicz about the state of the party, possible gubernatorial candidates and why he says they'll have to figure out how to win without the unions.

Guest: Dave Cieslewicz, former mayor of Madison. Blog: http://www.thedailypage.com/citizendave/

Tuesday
6/11/2013
8:00 AM
130611C

On Your Money: June 11 edition
If you don't plan on using your vacation time from work this summer, you're certainly not alone. In this week's On Your Money, financial planner Kevin McKinley talks about why we work so much and what might cause us to take more R&R. Plus, he has advice on what to do if you win the lottery, how to access your retirement accounts in case of an emergency, and how to soften depreciation on your vehicle.

Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
6/11/2013
9:00 PM
130611C

Monday
6/10/2013
6:00 AM
130610A

Monona Bullying Odinance
Parents could wind up paying a $114.00 fine if their children are caught bullying others. Joy Cardin's guest discusses this new ordinance and if it will be effective.

Guest: Linda Lee, founder of Greendale Against Bullying.

Monday
6/10/2013
7:00 AM
130610B

State Capitol Report: June 10
Under the proposed state budget, bail bondsmen would be allowed back in Wisconsin while the Center for Investigative Journalism would be forced out of the UW campus. WPR's state government reporter has the latest on the Joint Finance Committee's decision on those items, as well as voucher school expansion, income tax cuts, and more. Plus, he recaps the Democratic Party's annual convention and other noteworthy topics from beneath the state Capitol dome.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
6/10/2013
8:00 AM
130610C

How and why to shrink your lawn
Many garden enthusiasts and environmentalists are recommending Americans ditch one of the icons of suburban life-the big, green, well-manicured lawn. They say lawns take up too much water, and mowing them is a waste of gas. Joy Cardin's guest talks this hour about alternatives to grass, and how you can replace your lawn with flowers, prairie, and more.

Guest: Pam Penick, landscape designer and garden writer who contributes to Garden Design, Fine Gardening, and Martha Stewart's At Home in the Garden blog. Her book is "Lawn Gone!: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives For Your Yard."
Lawn Gone!: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attracti...

Monday
6/10/2013
9:00 PM
130610C

Friday
6/7/2013
6:00 AM
130607A

Sailing in Wisconsin
As the water starts to warm, plans to raise those sails are on the horizon. So baton down the hatches for this week's "Tell Joy Where to go," as Joy Cardin discusses with her guest the best places to sail in Wisconsin, and welcomes your suggestions.

Guest: John Thiel, CEO, Dream-catcher Sailing, which sails the Apostle Islands near Bayfield, WI

Friday
6/7/2013
7:00 AM
130607B

The 101 Best-Written TV Series of All Time
According to the Writers Guild of America, "The Sopranos" is the best-written television show of all time, followed by "Seinfeld," "The Twilight Zone," "All in the Family" and "M*A*S*H." Joy Cardin's guest pop culture expert digs into the list of the top 101 TV series in history, and welcomes your thoughts on the shows you think deserve serious attention. List: http://wpr.org/r/?1137

Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor of Television and Pop Culture, and Director of the Bleier (BLY-er) Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University. http://tvcenter.syr.edu/

Friday
6/7/2013
8:00 AM
130607C

Week in Review: June 7
The proposed state budget is now in the hands of the full Assembly. In the Week in Review, Joy Cardin's guests of opposing political perspectives discuss the major provisions, including voucher school expansion, income tax cuts, and more. Plus, President Obama names former UN Ambassador Susan Rice as his new national security adviser, and state Republicans push for quick action on reforming Wisconsin's election laws.

Guests:
- Dan Kapanke (kuh-PANG-kee), former Republican State Senator from La Crosse and owner of the La Crosse Loggers baseball team.
- Kathleen Falk, former Dane County Executive; she was a delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

Friday
6/7/2013
9:00 PM
130607C

Thursday
6/6/2013
6:00 AM
130606A

Mary Stuckey on forgiving politicians.
Anthony Weiner is running for mayor of New York and Mark Sanford recently won his previous Congressional seat in a special election. It appears the American public is more forgiving of politicians these days. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the reasons for this trend.

Guest: Mary Stuckey, Professor of Communication at Georgia State University

Thursday
6/6/2013
7:00 AM
130606B

State Budget Round-Up
The proposed state budget is now in the hands of the Assembly after the Joint Finance Committee passed it on a 12-4 party-line vote. Joy Cardin's guest lawmakers weigh in on various aspects of the plan, including an income tax cut, an expansion of school choice, rejecting federal Medicaid funding and more.

Guests:
- Jennifer Shilling, State Senator from La Crosse and the ranking Senate Democrat on the Joint Finance Committee
- Cory Mason, State Representative from Racine and the ranking Assembly Democrat on the Joint Finance Committee
- Dale Kooyenga (koy-YENG-guh), Republican State Representative from Brookfield and a member of the Joint Finance Committee. He led the effort to reform Wisconsin's tax code.
- Dale Schultz, Republican State Senator from Richland Center.

Thursday
6/6/2013
8:00 AM
130606C

Summer food in Wisconsin
June is dairy month, and also the start of summer, when our thoughts turn to ice cream...but also getting cheese from the farmer's market, grilling brats and burgers, and sitting outside with a cold beer. Joy Cardin talks this hour with the guys behind the public television show "Wisconsin Foodie" about their recommendations for the hot months ahead.

Guests:
- Arthur Ircink, creator and executive producer, Wisconsin Foodie
- Kyle Cherek, host, Wisconsin Foodie

Thursday
6/6/2013
9:00 PM
130606C

Summer food in Wisconsin
June is dairy month, and also the start of summer, when our thoughts turn to ice cream...but also getting cheese from the farmer's market, grilling brats and burgers, and sitting outside with a cold beer. Joy Cardin talks this hour with the guys behind the public television show Wisconsin Foodie about their recommendations for the hot months ahead.

Guests:
- Arthur Ircink, creator and executive producer, Wisconsin Foodie
- Kyle Cherek, host, Wisconsin Foodie

Wednesday
6/5/2013
6:00 AM
130605A

Media Bias of Obama Scandals
President Obama's administration has been mired in scandals after taking office for the second time. There is the fall-out with the IRS targeting conservative organizations, and the Attorney General is in hot water for issuing subpoena's for members of the press phone records. Joy Cardin's guest will discuss the media's coverage of these events from a conservative and liberal perspective.

Guest:
- Tim Graham, Director of Media Analysis for the Media Research Center.
- Eric Boehlert (BULL-hurt), Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America.

Wednesday
6/5/2013
7:00 AM
130605B

Big Question: Is the budget good or bad for Wis....
The Joint Finance Committee is wrapping up its scheduled meetings on Governor Scott Walker's proposed state budget. Joy Cardin's guests of opposing political perspectives weigh in on various provisions, including voucher school expansion, income tax cuts and Medicaid funding, and address this week's Big Question: Is the budget plan generally good or bad for Wisconsin? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy

Guests:
- Chris Lato (LAH-doh), former communications director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin and a Republican campaign consultant.
- Joe Wineke (WIN-uh-kee), former State Senator and former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

Wednesday
6/5/2013
8:00 AM
130605C

Children and the environmental crisis
Air pollution, contaminated water, global warming: are we in an environmental crisis? Joy Cardin's guest author and ecologist thinks so. From pesticides in food to carcinogens on the playgrounds, she tells us why this crisis is a problem for parents, too-and that it will take more than reading labels and eating organic foods to protect them.

Guest: Sandra Steingraber, award-winning ecologist and author. Her most recent book is "Raising Elijah: Protecting Children in an Age of Environmental Crisis."
Raising Elijah: Protecting Children in an Age of E...

Wednesday
6/5/2013
9:00 PM
130605C

Tuesday
6/4/2013
6:00 AM
130604A

June Open Line
What topics do you want to see discussed on the Joy Cardin Show? Joy Cardin welcomes listener ideas and guest suggestions this hour, in our June open line.

Tuesday
6/4/2013
7:00 AM
130604B

The Financial Health of Social Security, Medicar...
A new report says that if no action is taken, Medicare will reach insolvency by 2026 - two years later than previously estimated. Meanwhile, Social Security's two trust funds are projected to become insolvent by 2033. Joy Cardin's guest entitlement expert discusses the state of the two programs and the options lawmakers have to address the financial challenges.

Guest: Pam Herd, Associate Professor of Public Affairs and Sociology, a Faculty Affiliate with the Institute for Research on Poverty, and Co-Director of the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study - all in the Robert La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin.

Tuesday
6/4/2013
8:00 AM
130604C

On Your Money: June 4
A new survey shows that people don't know as much about personal finance as they should. In this week's On Your Money, financial planner Kevin McKinley breaks down the numbers and discusses why he says he's concerned, but not surprised. He also has tips on teaching fiscal responsibility to kids, and what to look for when buying a new set of tires for your vehicle.

Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
6/4/2013
9:00 PM
130604C

Monday
6/3/2013
6:00 AM
130603A

Better eye contact at work, and bear awareness
Do you look people in the eye when you talk to them? Or is your gaze on a screen of some kind-your smartphone, for example? Our guest this hour says that these days, multi-tasking is up and eye contact is down. We'll talk this hour about that and all things eye contact: how much is ideal, how our use of it is changing, and why it might matter for your career.

Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy's guest wildlife expert says homeowners need to do their part to reduce problems with bears. He also warns motorists about the surge in car-deer crashes on Wisconsin roads in June.

Guests:
- Sue Shellenbarger, creator and writer of the The Wall Street Journal's "Work & Family" column. Her recent article is "Just Look Me in the Eye Already: The Workplace Perils of Staring at Our Phones and Elsewhere."
- Dan Hirchert (HUR-churt), Nuisance and Urban Wildlife Specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Monday
6/3/2013
7:00 AM
130603B

State Capitol Report: June 3
It's the State Capitol Report! Joy Cardin talks with Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter about the deal to expand voucher schools statewide, a new plan to reform the state's election laws - including requiring photo ID to vote, and resistance from Assembly Republicans on the proposed state budget.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter

Monday
6/3/2013
7:30 AM
130603X

State Capitol Report: Voucher school expansion
Under a new deal, private voucher schools would be expanded to the entire state while per pupil funding would increase by $150 in each of the next two years. In the second half of the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest education analyst looks at how the plan differs from what Gov. Scott Walker had proposed, and what it may mean for the future of education in Wisconsin.

Guest: Alan Borsuk, Senior Fellow in Law and Public Policy at the Marquette University Law School, and Education Beat Columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Monday
6/3/2013
8:00 AM
130603C

Mondays with Mike: June 2013 edition
Some exciting changes are in store for Wisconsin Public Radio's Ideas Network! In this month's installment of Mondays with Mike, Joy Cardin and WPR Director Mike Crane discuss the latest on a new afternoon-drive show, and address your questions and concerns about WPR programming and operations.

Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio

Monday
6/3/2013
9:00 PM
130603C

Friday
5/31/2013
6:00 AM
130531A

Tell Joy Where to Go: June 2013
After a loooong winter, summer has unofficially arrived in Wisconsin, which means a great festival or event is always around the corner. Joy Cardin and her guest travel expert discuss what there is to see and do across the state this June, including free fishing and park access, breakfasts on the farm, and invite you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for a great Wisconsin time. Events sampler: http://wpr.org/r/?1135

Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist to Journal & Topics Newspapers, based in Des Plaines (DezPlanes), Illinois, and a Contributing Travel Editor for the online publication, American Boomer. He's our monthly contributor to our "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

Friday
5/31/2013
7:00 AM
130531B

Should the GOP "close for repairs?"
Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole says the national GOP should be "closed for repairs," Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann announces she won't seek reelection, and tea party Senator Ted Cruz says he doesn't trust Republicans. Joy Cardin's guest political scientist discusses the uncertain state of the Republican Party and what it must do to become a viable political force again.

Guest: Tim Hagle, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Iowa; he's also a faculty adviser to the University of Iowa College Republicans and the Iowa Federation of College Republicans.

Friday
5/31/2013
8:00 AM
130531C

Week in Review: May 31
A state appeals court says Wisconsin's voter ID law is constitutional. In the Week in Review, Joy Cardin's guests of opposing political perspectives weigh in on the ruling, as well as a new Republican bill that addresses concerns in existing law. Plus, they discuss a possible expansion of voucher schools statewide, and on former Senator Bob Dole's comments that the National Republican Party should be "closed for repairs."

Guests:
- John Smart, past chair of the Price County Democratic Party and a regular contributor to Fighting Bob and newspapers around Wisconsin.
- Walter John Chilsen, former Republican State Senator from Wausau, and a member of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.

Friday
5/31/2013
9:00 PM
130531C

Thursday
5/30/2013
6:00 AM
130530A

Survey: 40% of mothers are main breadwinners
A new survey shows that about 40 percent of mothers are now the main breadwinners in their households. Joy Cardin's guest economics expert discusses what may be behind this growing trend, how people view working moms, and the future of policies targeted towards mothers. Survey: http://wpr.org/r/?1131

Guest: Sarah Jane Glynn, Associate Director of Women's Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress.

Thursday
5/30/2013
7:00 AM
130530B

Two Takes on State GOP's Election Reform Bill
A state Republican lawmaker is proposing an overhaul of Wisconsin's election laws; they include measures such as requiring photo ID to vote, reducing the time allowed for in-person absentee voting, giving the governor more say in appointing Government Accountability Board members, and more. Joy Cardin talks with the author of the legislation about why he says the provisions are necessary. Then, her second guest lawmaker explains why she calls the bill a "divisive" and "anti-voter agenda."

Guests:
- Jeff Stone, Republican State Representative from Greendale.
- Sandy Pasch (PASH), Democratic State Representative from Whitefish Bay and Assistant Assembly Minority Leader.

Thursday
5/30/2013
8:00 AM
130530C

"The Simpsons," pop culture, and politics
What can we learn about politics from The Simpsons, Harry Potter, and other popular television shows and movies? Joy's guest discusses a new book that covers political philosophers like Machiavelli, Aristotle and Plato, and their role in the "modern myths" that entertain us today.

Guest: Tim Dale, assistant professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse and co-editor of "Homer Simpson Ponders Politics: Popular Culture as Political Theory."

Thursday
5/30/2013
9:00 PM
130530C

Wednesday
5/29/2013
6:00 AM
130529A

Rep. Pope: Stop voucher school expansion
Ahead of the Joint Finance Committee's vote on Governor Walker's plan to expand voucher schools, state Democrats presented nearly 17,000 signatures against the proposal. Joy Cardin talks with one of those lawmakers about why she says the allotted money for the voucher program should go to public schools instead.

Guest: Sondy Pope, Democratic State Representative from Middleton and a member of the Assembly Committee on Education; she recently led a petition drive against voucher school expansion.

Wednesday
5/29/2013
6:30 AM
130529X

ALEC working to eliminate school districts/board...
There is concern in the education community that the American Legislative Exchange Council is trying to eliminate school districts and school boards. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the latest rumblings involving ALEC and responds to your feedback.

Guest: Julie Mead, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Wednesday
5/29/2013
7:00 AM
130529B

Big Question: Expand Voucher Schools in Wisconsi...
The state's Joint Finance Committee is expected to vote today on Governor Walker's proposal to expand private voucher schools to nine Wisconsin school districts. Joy Cardin's first guest explains why he says Walker's plan is badly flawed; her second guest says it allows parents to choose how their children should be educated. Plus, weigh in on this week's Big Question: Should Wisconsin's private voucher schools be expanded? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy

Guests:
- Dan Rossmiller, Director of Government Relations for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?1130
- Jim Bender, President of School Choice Wisconsin. http://www.schoolchoicewi.org/

Wednesday
5/29/2013
8:00 AM
130529C

Dan Savage on faith, love, sex and politics.
From faith to guns to sex education, advice columnist Dan Savage covers a lot of ground in his latest book of essays and reflections. Joy Cardin talks to him about his Catholic upbringing, his teenage son and newly-official Washington marriage to his husband Terry, and his take on both relationships and politics.

Guest: Dan Savage is an author, journalist, editor and media pundit, and writes the nationally syndicated sex advice column "Savage Love." His most recent book is "American Savage: On Faith, Sex, Love, and Politics."
American Savage: On Faith, Sex, Love, and Politics

Wednesday
5/29/2013
8:30 AM
130529Z

Advice for Minority High School Grads
High school graduation time is fast approaching, so what memorable advise does your high school grad need to hear? Joy Cardin's guest columnist explains why he says minority students should not allow other people to limit their potential, as well as his thoughts on college retention for minority students.

Guest James Causey, Editorial writer and columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?1129

Wednesday
5/29/2013
9:00 PM
130529C

Wednesday
5/29/2013
9:30 PM
130529Z

Tuesday
5/28/2013
6:00 AM
130528A

Cooking Wisconsin produce fresh from the farm
Rhubarb, asparagus, and morel mushrooms are among the many foods in season in Wisconsin now, and farmers' markets across the state are in full bloom. But what to do with all those fresh, local vegetables? Joy talks to some of the people behind a new cookbook for tips and recipes.

Guests:
- Kiera Mulvey, Executive Director of the FairShare CSA Coalition, which has just released a new cookbook called, "Farm-Fresh and Fast: Easy Recipes and Tips for Making the Most of Fresh, Seasonal Foods"
- Pat Mulvey, founder and chef at Local Thyme, a CSA menu planning service, and lead contributor to "Farm-Fresh and Fast"

Tuesday
5/28/2013
7:00 AM
130528B

Mandatory Vaccinations
There has been debate about whether health care workers should be fired from their jobs if they do not submit to having a flu shot. Joy Cardin's guest discusses if this should be a personal choice.

Guest: Jeremy Thiesfeldt (THEEZ-felt), Republican State Representative from Fond du Lac

Tuesday
5/28/2013
7:30 AM
130528X

Mandatory Flu Shots
The debate over whether flu vaccines should be mandatory for medical workers is heating up. Joy Cardin's guest discusses if mandatory vaccinations are on the horizon.

Guest: Dr. Arthur Derse, (DER-see) is a professor of bioethics and emergency medicine and Director of the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities at the Medical College of WI.

Tuesday
5/28/2013
8:00 AM
130528C

On Your Money: Retirement on the Cheap
A recent survey found that nearly half of those asked said they have little or no confidence about having enough money to retire comfortably. In a special edition of On Your Money, Joy Cardin talks with "The Ultimate Cheapskate" about the five rules he says we should follow for a stress-free, post-employment life, and welcomes your advice on how you plan to save for your golden years.

Guest: Jeff Yeager (YAY-gur), also known as "the Ultimate Cheapskate." He's the author of several books, including "How to Retire the Cheapskate Way: The Ultimate Cheapskate's Guide to a Better, Earlier, Happier Retirement," blogs at AARP.com and hosts a weekly Web cast on YouTube for AARP called "The Cheap Life." www.ultimatecheapskate.com
How to Retire the Cheapskate Way: The Ultimate Che...

Tuesday
5/28/2013
9:00 PM
130528C

Monday
5/27/2013
6:00 AM
130527A

Alan Cheuse on new books for your next vacation
What's on your summer vacation wish list? For those who put reading near the top, whether at the beach, in the woods, or on the couch, our guest covers some of the best new books for adults.

Guest: Alan Cheuse, National Public Radio book reviewer, author, and writing teacher at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

Monday
5/27/2013
7:00 AM
130527B

State Capitol Report: May 27
Governor Scott Walker's recent trip to Iowa is cooking up further speculation that he's mulling a presidential run in 2016. In the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin and WPR's State Government Reporter Shawn Johnson recap what Walker had to say and how his message was received. Plus, he'll have the latest on several measures in Walker's proposed state budget pertaining to funding the University of Wisconsin, rent-to-own businesses, "double-dipping" for state employees, and more.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
5/27/2013
7:30 AM
130527X

State Capitol Report: State budget open line
Voucher school expansion, funding the University of Wisconsin system and a $50 monthly fee for state workers who smoke are just a few of the proposals in Governor Scott Walker's proposed budget. In the second half of the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin invites you to sound off on the various measures in a special open line.

Monday
5/27/2013
8:00 AM
130527C

Bryce Kelly on the "Face for Every Name" project
On this Memorial Day, we turn our attention to the stories of Wisconsin's veterans. Joy's guest is part of a project to collect a photograph of ever person listed on the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C.. He'll discuss the project and invite your stories honoring the veterans in your life.

Guest: Bryce Kelly, a former history teacher who has been collecting photos of Wisconsin soldiers who served in Vietnam since 2009.

Monday
5/27/2013
9:00 PM
130527C

Friday
5/24/2013
6:00 AM
130524A

Fun Things to See and Do in Door County
Whether it's the quaint small towns, variety of parks or even the charming lighthouses, there are plenty of reasons to visit Door County this summer. Joy Cardin and her guest tourism expert discuss the fun things to see and do on the peninsula, and invite you to share your recommendations.

Guest: Jon Jarosh (JARSH - the o is silent), Director of Communications and Public Relations for the Door County Visitor Bureau. www.doorcounty.com

Friday
5/24/2013
7:00 AM
130524B

LeRoy Butler on Collins controversy, and bullyin...
Last month Jason Collins of the Washington Wizards announced that he is gay and a fire storm ensued after former Green Bay Packer LeRoy Butler tweeted his support for Collins. Joy talks with Butler about this matter and his anti-bullying book.

Guest: LeRoy Butler, former Green Bay Packer

Friday
5/24/2013
7:30 AM
130524X

Sexuality in Sports
NBA veteran Jason Collins recently made headlines for saying in a recent interview, "I'm 34. I'm Black. And I'm gay." Joy Cardin's guest sociologist discusses how his announcement may change people's views of sexuality in pro sports and how the subject is presented in her class.

Guest: Jane Piliavin (puh-LEE-uh-vin), Professor, Department of Sociology, UW Madison. She teaches the summer class "Sociology of Sports".

Friday
5/24/2013
8:00 AM
130524C

Week in Review: May 24
The IRS official who revealed that the agency targeted conservative groups tells lawmakers she did "nothing wrong." In the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing political perspectives discuss whether they think the IRS played fair or foul, the latest on the state budget, and other top national and state news stories.

Guests:
- Steve Prestegard (PRESS-teh-gard), journalist and blogger at StevePrestegard.com
- Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney with Bremer & Trollop Law Offices in Wausau and one of Wisconsin's presidential electors. She joins us from Minocqua.

Friday
5/24/2013
9:00 PM
130524C

Thursday
5/23/2013
6:00 AM
130523A

Work requirements for food stamps
In a measure that the Joint Finance Committee passed on Tuesday, "able-bodied" food stamp recipients with no dependents would be required to spend 20 hours a week working or training for jobs. Joy's guest this hour says this requirement would cause many of those recipients to drop out of the program entirely. She says that rather than encouraging independence in poor adults, it would add a new drain to the state economy.

Guest: Sherrie Tussler, Executive Director for Milwaukee's Hunger Task Force

Thursday
5/23/2013
6:30 AM
130523X

Rep. Fred Clark on the state stewardship fund
Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee passed a measure last week that would reduce the state's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund by more than $18 million over the next two years, and require it to sell 10,000 acres of land by 2017. The fund has allowed the DNR to create parks, bike trails, and access to areas for hunting and birdwatching. Joy's guest is a Democratic lawmaker who says this move will undermine conservation efforts in the state, and hurt the tourism industry as well.

Guest: Fred Clark, Democratic Representative from Sauk City

Thursday
5/23/2013
7:00 AM
130523B

Oil refineries and rising gas prices
Gas prices have steadily increased over the past three months in the Midwest. Now, with the Memorial Day holiday upon us, prices will remain high through the end of the month. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why this is happening and when the price may come back down.

Guest: Erin Roth, Executive Director of the Wisconsin/Minnesota Petroleum Council

Thursday
5/23/2013
7:30 AM
130523Y

WisDOT's new safe driving initiatives
In an effort to improve traffic safety and reduce road deaths, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is rolling out several new initiatives this summer. Joy Cardin's guest from the State Patrol discusses the increased use of aerial enforcement, crackdowns on unbuckled passengers and drunken driving, and a smartphone app designed to prevent intoxicated driving.

Guest: Sandra Huxtable, State Patrol Major with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Safety

Thursday
5/23/2013
8:00 AM
130523C

Laurie Edwards on living with chronic illness
Living with chronic illnesses can be complex, logistically difficult, and often invisible to onlookers. Joy's guest says that as Americans live longer, more of us will enter a "kingdom of the sick," where chronic illness rules many of the details of our daily lives, and offers insights she's gleaned from experience managing her own chronic health conditions.

Guest: Laurie Edwards, author of "In the Kingdom of the Sick: A Social History of Chronic Illness In America". She is a Health and Science Writer, and teaches at Northeastern University.
In the Kingdom of the Sick: A Social History of Ch...

Thursday
5/23/2013
9:00 PM
130523C

Wednesday
5/22/2013
6:00 AM
130522A

How Clinical Trials Work.
Clinical trials determine whether a medication is effective and if it will make it to market. Robyn Cherry's guest doctor discusses how clinical trials work and what participants can expect.

Guest: Dr. Kathryn Flynn, of the Medical College of WI Cancer Center's Prevention, Control, & Population Sciences program.

Wednesday
5/22/2013
6:30 AM
130522X

Diabetes Management
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 25 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes, and another 79 million are prediabetic. Robyn Cherry's guest medical expert talks about the different types of diabetes and how to manage them, and answers your diabetes-related questions.

Guest: Dr. Bradford Meyers (MY-ers), a family physician at Dean Clinic East in Madison.

Wednesday
5/22/2013
7:00 AM
130522B

Big Question: Lower Blood-Alcohol Limit to .05?
Federal officials are urging states to lower the blood-alcohol level for intoxication from .08 to .05 in an effort to reduce drunk driving deaths. Robyn Cherry's guests of opposing perspectives discuss the new recommendation, and invite you to weigh in on this week's Big Question: Should Wisconsin lower its legal blood-alcohol limit to .05? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy

Guests:
- Dr. Barron Lerner, Internist and Historian of Medicine at the New York University Langone (lan-GOHN) Medical Center; he's the author of "One for the Road: Drunk Driving Since 1900," and writes frequently for the New York Times' "Well" blog. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?1125
- Scott Stenger (STENG-ur), Government Affairs Director for the Tavern League of Wisconsin.
One for the Road: Drunk Driving Since 1900

Wednesday
5/22/2013
8:00 AM
130522C

Body Rhetoric
Why do we dress the way do, adorn our bodies with tattoos or have plastic surgery? Robyn Cherry's guest professor discusses how we determine and present ourselves to the world.

Guest: Dr. John Jordan, Communications Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Wednesday
5/22/2013
9:00 PM
130522C

Body Rhetoric
Why do we dress the way do, or adorn our bodies with tattoos or have plastic surgery? Robyn Cherry's guest professor discusses how we determine and present ourselves to the world.

Guest: Dr. John Jordan, Communications Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Tuesday
5/21/2013
6:00 AM
130521A

Raw milk sale on trial
Eyes across the nation are focused on Baraboo this week for the trial of a Sauk County farmer charged with illegally selling raw milk. Joy Cardin talks with a reporter with the latest from the courtroom, a critic who says lawmakers should not support the sale of unpasteurized milk, and an advocate to make the case for raw milk's health benefits and legalization.

Guests:
- Maureen McCollum, Wisconsin Public Radio's reporter based in La Crosse. She's covering the Vernon Hershberger trial in Baraboo.
- Shawn Pfaff (PAFF), Spokesperson for the Wisconsin Safe Milk Coalition, an organization made up of farmers, health professionals and commerce leaders; he's also the mayor of Fitchburg.
- Margo Redmond, a member of the Wisconsin Raw Milk Association Board, which is made up of producers and consumers of raw milk.

Tuesday
5/21/2013
7:00 AM
130521B

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan talks national issues
Should every American have a constitutional right to vote, like the rights to free speech and due process? Joy Cardin talks with Democratic Congressman Mark Pocan about his proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to vote, along with other major national issues.

Guest: Mark Pocan, Democratic U.S. Representative from Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District.

Tuesday
5/21/2013
7:30 AM
130521X

Rep. Reid Ribble on the federal budget and more
In the wake of the sequester, and ongoing discussions about how the government should spend money, U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble has introduced federal legislation that would change WHEN the U.S. government spends money: specifically, he thinks the federal budget, like the Wisconsin state budget, should be completed in two-year cycles instead of annually. He joins Joy to discuss that and other national issues.

Guest: Reid James Ribble is an American politician who has been the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 8th congressional district since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Tuesday
5/21/2013
8:00 AM
130521C

On Your Money: May 21 edition
Fasten your seatbelts for another edition of On Your Money! Financial planner Kevin McKinley tells Joy Cardin how to save money on gas this summer, when to pay more for a home and when to walk away, and withdrawing money from a college savings plan.

Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
5/21/2013
9:00 PM
130521C

Monday
5/20/2013
6:00 AM
130520A

How to avoid giving too much information
Have you ever asked someone "how are you doing" and then heard their whole life story? Joy Cardin's guest discusses the triggers of TMI - or Too Much Information - and how to avoid it.

Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy's guest fire prevention expert says despite a wet spring for much of Wisconsin, campfires can still get out-of-hand if you're not careful. He shares some tips to help minimize the risk of starting a dangerous, destructive blaze this upcoming holiday weekend.

Guests:
- Elizabeth Bernstein, columnist for the Wall Street Journal. Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?1123
- Ron Gropp, Fire and Law Enforcement Section Chief with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Burning restrictions: http://wpr.org/r/?1124

Monday
5/20/2013
7:00 AM
130520B

State Capitol Report: May 20
Governor Scott Walker touts private sector job growth for 2012 while Democrats criticize a dismal April 2013. In this week's State Capitol Report, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter discusses the latest job reports, Walker's slimmed-down budget plans for the University of Wisconsin, and other significant developments in Wisconsin politics.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
5/20/2013
7:30 AM
130520X

State Capitol Report: Lemon Law Reform
State Republicans are proposing a bill that would drastically reform Wisconsin's lemon law. In the second half of the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's first guest explains why he says the current law drives up costs for consumers and manufacturers. Then, her guest lemon law attorney says the threat of paying double damages persuades manufacturers to settle cases, which helps consumers.

Guests:
- Scott Manley, Vice President of Government Relations for Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.
- Vince Megna, lemon law attorney with the firm Aiken & Scoptur (SKAHP-tur), S.C. in Milwaukee.

Monday
5/20/2013
8:00 AM
130520C

Wild Ones by Jon Mooallem
With millions of species on the brink of extinction, Joy Cardin's guest this hour says we live in a world so out of balance that many cannot survive without human intervention. He talks about his exploration of the innovative, and sometimes absurd, modern conservation efforts underway today.

Guest: Jon Mooallem (MOO-ah-lem), contributing writer to the "New York Times Magazine;" author of, "Wild Ones: A Sometimes Dismaying, Weirdly Reassuring Story About Looking at People Looking at Animals in America."
Wild Ones: A Sometimes Dismaying, Weirdly Reassuri...

Monday
5/20/2013
9:00 PM
130520C

Friday
5/17/2013
6:00 AM
130517A

Things to See and Do in Madison
With UW-Madison's Memorial Union Terrace, the bustling farmers' market on the Capitol Square, and eclectic State Street shops, Wisconsin's capital city is a pretty happening place! Joy Cardin and her guest tourism expert salute Madison by discussing the obvious - and the not-so-obvious - things to see and do, and welcome your suggestions.

Guest: Judy Frankel, Public Relations and Communications Manager with the Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau. www.visitmadison.com

Friday
5/17/2013
7:00 AM
130517B

Lose Weight by Organizing Your Life
If you're struggling with your weight, it might be a sign that your life needs a little clean-up. This hour, Joy Cardin's guest says there's often a direct link between disorganization and overeating. She shares her advice for losing weight by decluttering your life.

Guest: Dorothy Breininger, professional organizer; member and lecturer for the National Association of Professional Organizers and Institute for Challenging Disorganization; she regularly appears on A&E's "Hoarders;" author of, "Stuff Your Face or Face Your Stuff: Lose Weight by Decluttering Your Life."
Stuff Your Face or Face Your Stuff: Lose Weight by...

Friday
5/17/2013
8:00 AM
130517C

Week in Review: May 17
The White House springs into damage control over recent controversies involving the IRS, the Associated Press, and Benghazi. Joy Cardin's guests of opposing political perspectives discuss those issues in the Week in Review, along with the military sex abuse crisis, Governor Scott Walker's revised budget plan for the University of Wisconsin, and more.

Guests:
- Kevin Hermening, political activist and former chair of the Marathon County Republican Party
- Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University

Friday
5/17/2013
9:00 PM
130517C

Week in Review: May 17
The White House springs into damage control over recent controversies involving the IRS, the Associated Press, and Benghazi. Joy Cardin's guests of opposing political perspectives discuss those issues in the Week in Review, along with the military sex abuse crisis, Governor Scott Walker's revised budget plan for the University of Wisconsin, and more.

Guests:
- Kevin Hermening, political activist and former chair of the Marathon County Republican Party.
- Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University.

Thursday
5/16/2013
6:00 AM
130516A

All About Turtles
Wildlife officials are urging motorists to watch out for turtles crossing Wisconsin roads to lay their eggs. Joy Cardin's guest researcher discusses what drivers can do to save turtles, the various species in the state, myths and misconceptions, and answers your turtle-related questions.

Guest: Brendan Reid, a graduate student in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at UW-Madison; he's been studying the effects of environmental change on Wisconsin turtles.

Thursday
5/16/2013
7:00 AM
130516B

Gwen Moore on the Working Families Flexibilty Ac...
Congresswoman Gwen Moore joins Joy to discuss how "The Working Families Flexibility Act" would allow employers to schedule their workers for overtime hours without having to provide them with overtime pay.

Guest: Gwen Moore, Democratic U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.

Thursday
5/16/2013
7:30 AM
130516X

Nancy DiTomaso on Black unemployment.
Nancy DiTomaso is the Vice Dean for Faculty and Research at Rutgers Business School and the author of "The American Dilemma" which provides a comprehensive examination of the persistence of racial inequality in the post civil rights era. She will discuss how social media drives Black unemployment.

Guest: Dr. Nancy DiTomaso Vice Dean for Faculty and Research at Rutgers Business School, and author of "The American Dilemma".
The American Non-Dilemma: Racial Inequality Withou...

Thursday
5/16/2013
8:00 AM
130516C

The Autistic Brain
It's estimated that one in 88 children in the United States are on the autism spectrum, yet much remains unknown about this syndrome. Joy Cardin talks with autism expert Temple Grandin about the latest research and treatment, as well as some of the long-overlooked strengths of autism.

Guest: Temple Grandin, professor at Colorado State University and a past member of the board of directors of the Autism Society of America. She's the author of several books, including "The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum." http://templegrandin.com/
The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum

Thursday
5/16/2013
9:00 PM
130516C

Wednesday
5/15/2013
6:00 AM
130515A

Latest Marquette University Law School Poll
Joy Cardin welcomes pollster Charles Franklin to analyze the results of his most recent Marquette University Law School Poll. They discuss how Wisconsin residents feel about the state budget, education, jobs, gun background checks and a look at 2016.

Guest: Charles Franklin, professor of political science at UW-Madison, and director of the Marquette University Law School Poll; he's the co-founder of www.Pollster.com and Founder of www.PollsAndVotes.com.

Wednesday
5/15/2013
7:00 AM
130515B

GOP Legislatures Taking Over Local Policies
Republican state governments across the country, including in Wisconsin, are taking more control over local affairs. Joy Cardin's guest political scientist discusses why efforts to end residency requirements for local governments, kill a proposed streetcar for Milwaukee, and prohibit local cities from banning sugary drinks are taking place.

Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs at UW-Milwaukee.

Wednesday
5/15/2013
8:00 AM
130515C

Parenting Without Borders
Joy Cardin's guest this hour says there's a lot we can learn from parents all over the world. She'll explain why American-style "helicopter parenting" can be damaging to a kid and how other cultures go about raising well-rounded children.

Guest: Christine Gross-Loh, author of, "Parenting Without Borders: Surprising Lessons Parents Around the World Can Teach Us." She's also a contributor to Mothering.com and has a Ph.D from Harvard University in East Asian history.
Parenting Without Borders: Surprising Lessons Pare...

Wednesday
5/15/2013
9:00 PM
130515C

Tuesday
5/14/2013
6:00 AM
130514A

Most Popular Names of 2012
For the second straight year, Jacob and Sophia are the most popular baby names in America, according to the Social Security Administration. Joy Cardin's guest expert discusses why parents are so fond of those names. Plus, she takes a look at other notable naming trends in 2012, and welcomes the story behind your name and your children's names.

Guest: Laura Wattenberg, creator of www.BabyNameWizard.com and author of "The Baby Name Wizard," which was released in its third edition last week.
The Baby Name Wizard

Tuesday
5/14/2013
7:00 AM
130514B

Two Takes on IRS Targeting Tea Party Groups
The IRS is under fire after announcing it targeted tea party groups for additional scrutiny. Joy Cardin talks with a tea party supporter who says this revelation should unite people of all backgrounds. Then, her guest from the ACLU says it's time to create ironclad checks on the IRS to keep this from happening again.

Guests:
- Scottie Hughes, News Director and Chief Journalist for the Tea Party News Network and a contributor to Patriot.TV and PatriotUpdate.com. She's also a columnist for TownHallFinance.com and TownHall.com. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?1121
- Gabe Rottman, Legislative Counsel and Policy Advisor with the ACLU. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?1122

Tuesday
5/14/2013
8:00 AM
130514C

On Your Money: May 14 edition
It's time for another edition of On Your Money! This week, Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley pay tribute to the entertainment - and educational - value of "The Office," some new appeal for the Roth 401(k), and tips on ridding your home of electronic junk.

Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
5/14/2013
9:00 PM
130514C

Monday
5/13/2013
6:00 AM
130513A

Study: Parents Glad to Have Adult Kids Return Ho...
A new study is dispelling the notion that parents are not happy to have their adult children return to live with them. Joy Cardin talks with the author of that research about why Mom and Dad report mostly positive, stress-free relationships with their kids. Study: http://wpr.org/r/?1116/clarkpoll/

Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy's guest says invasive plants are spreading on nearly all public and private lands in Wisconsin. She discusses why she says action needs to be taken now to control the population before it's too late.

Guests:
- Jeffrey Arnett, Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at Clark University.
- Jill Hapner, Executive Director of the Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium, Inc. www.sewisc.org

Monday
5/13/2013
7:00 AM
130513B

State Capitol Report: May 13
State Republicans and Democrats are both calling for more school aid in light of an extra $500 million in projected revenue. In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin and WPR's state government reporter discuss this story and other major budget developments, including residency rules, WEDC, large beverages, and more.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
5/13/2013
7:30 AM
130513X

State Capitol Report: "Junk Food" bill
The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin's guest reporter says that under a bill the Assembly passed last week, organic milk, brown eggs, gluten-free bread, sharp cheddar and other whole foods would be treated as "junk food." She discusses why she says the Republican legislation is "unduly punitive of the poor."

Guest: Rebekah Wilce (WILSS), researcher and reporter for the Center for Media and Democracy; she's the lead writer for the CMD's Food Rights Network. Report: http://wpr.org/r/?1115

Monday
5/13/2013
8:00 AM
130513C

Paper: An Elegy
Paper is such a part of us that it is like a second skin. Without it, we are nothing. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest this hour, who discusses the cultural significance of paper, and why it is here to stay, even in the digital age.

Guest: Ian Sansom, author of, "Paper: An Elegy"
Paper: An Elegy

Monday
5/13/2013
9:00 PM
130513C

Friday
5/10/2013
6:00 AM
130510A

Badger State of Mind
There is plenty to see and do in Wisconsin's major cities, but Joy Cardin's guest travel expert says don't forget about the small towns and countryside! She'll take us off the beaten path and highlight the state's natural beauty and other one-of-a-kind destinations, and welcome your favorite places along Wisconsin's back roads.

Guest: Kelly Maddern, author of "Badger State of Mind;" she blogs at www.badgerstateofmind.com.
Badger State of Mind

Friday
5/10/2013
7:00 AM
130510B

Advice for the Class of 2013
It's graduation time across the nation, and this year's crop is facing a 16-percent unemployment rate. After seven, we'll talk with various experts about how to improve your chances of getting a job, the importance of proper etiquette, and other advice to help you succeed at life. Plus, call in with your words of wisdom for the class of 2013.

Guests:
- Miriam Salpeter (sal-PEE-ter), owner of Keppie Careers, and author of "100 Conversations for Career Success." www.keppiecareers.com
- Margery Sinclair, a business-etiquette consultant in Milwaukee. www.margerysinclair.com
- Connie Kilmark, founder of the counseling and consulting firm, Kilmark & Associates.
100 Conversations for Career Success

Friday
5/10/2013
8:00 AM
130510C

Week in Review: May 10
Governor Scott Walker pledges to increase school aid after state revenue projections grow by $500 million. Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing political perspectives discuss the matter in the Week in Review. They'll also weigh in on the latest calls to fix Wisconsin's flagship jobs agency, more Benghazi testimony, and President Obama's job message in Texas.

Guests:
-Darryl Mayfield, Instructor of Business Ethics, Diverse Cultures and other courses at Upper Iowa University in Wausau; he owns the Bradley-Moesh (MESH) consulting group.
-Owen Robinson, columnist at the West Bend Daily News and blogger at www.bootsandsabers.com.

Friday
5/10/2013
9:00 PM
130510C

Week in Review: May 10
Governor Scott Walker pledges to increase school aid after state revenue projections grow by $500 million. Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing political perspectives discuss the matter in the Week in Review. They'll also weigh in on the latest calls to fix Wisconsin's flagship jobs agency, more Benghazi testimony and President Obama's job message in Texas.

Guests:
-Darryl Mayfield, Instructor of Business Ethics, Diverse Cultures and other courses at Upper Iowa University in Wausau; he owns the Bradley-Moesh (MESH) consulting group.
-Owen Robinson, columnist at the West Bend Daily News and blogger at www.bootsandsabers.com.

Thursday
5/9/2013
6:00 AM
130509A

Drinking Water 101
Tune in for a salute to Wisconsin drinking water. During this Drinking Water Week, Joy Cardin's guest expert discusses the various sources of water, how it's treated, monitored and regulated, and what to look for when evaluating your drinking water. Info: http://wpr.org/r/?1113

Guest: Katie Karow (CARE-oh), Laboratory Supervisor of the Kenosha Water Utility's water and wastewater treatment plants.

Thursday
5/9/2013
7:00 AM
130509B

Sec. Klett Talks Economic Impact of Tourism
The Wisconsin tourism industry generated $16.8 billion last year, an increase of about $800 million over the previous year. Joy Cardin talks with Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett about the importance of tourism to the Wisconsin economy, the department's proposed budget for the next two years, and highlights some of the fun events taking place in the state this summer.

Guest: Stephanie Klett, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. www.travelwisconsin.com

Thursday
5/9/2013
8:00 AM
130509C

How to Be A Friend To A Friend Who's Sick
When a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness, we often don't know what to say or whether to treat them differently. This hour, Joy Cardin's guest talks about what she learned from her experience as a cancer patient and offers advice on reaching out to a friend who's sick.

Guest: Letty Cottin Pogrebin (POH-greh-bin), author of, "How To Be A Friend To A Friend Who's Sick."
How To Be A Friend To A Friend Who's Sick

Thursday
5/9/2013
9:00 PM
130509C

Wednesday
5/8/2013
6:00 AM
130508A

The Plight of the Honey Bee
The honey bee population is dying and the U.S. Agriculture Department has spent millions of dollars to find out why. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says the honey bee is so important to our everyday lives.

Guest: Tim Fulton, former president of Wisconsin Honey Producers Association

Wednesday
5/8/2013
7:00 AM
130508B

Big Question: What should the U.S. do about Syri...
As the Syrian civil war continues, debate is ramping up over whether the U.S. should get involved and how. Joy Cardin's guest expert on Syria discusses the U.S.' options, how Israel's recent missile strikes affects the conflict, the risk of terrorists getting Syrian chemical weapons, and more. Plus, weigh in on this week's Big Question: What would you like to see President Obama do about Syria? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy

Guest: Joshua Landis, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma. He's a member of the Department of International and Area Studies in the College of International Studies, and president of the Syrian Studies Association.

Wednesday
5/8/2013
8:00 AM
130508C

Power Foods for the Brain
Some doctors are predicting a dramatic increase in Alzheimer's disease in the United States by the year 2050. Joy Cardin's guest doctor says by changing our diet, we can help prevent this disease. He'll explain what changes you should make, and how to make them with recipes and cooking tips.

Guest: Dr. Neal Barnard, author of "Power Foods For the Brain: An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory." He's the founder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a non-profit organization of doctors and laypersons that promotes preventive medicine.
Power Foods For the Brain: An Effective 3-Step Pla...

Wednesday
5/8/2013
9:00 PM
130508C

Power Foods for the Brain
Some doctors are predicting a dramatic increase in Alzheimer's disease in the U.S. by the year 2050. Joy Cardin's guest doctor says by changing our diet, we can help prevent this disease. He'll explain what changes you should make, and how to make them with recipes and cooking tips.

Guest: Dr. Neal Barnard, author of "Power Foods For the Brain: An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory." He's the founder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a non-profit organization of doctors and laypersons that promotes preventive medicine.

Tuesday
5/7/2013
6:00 AM
130507A

Public Health Policies to Curb Obesity Epidemic
The state Assembly is expected to take up a bill this month that would limit how much junk food could be used with food stamps. Joy Cardin's guest obesity expert discusses the issues surrounding the legislation and other public health policies to battle the nation's obesity epidemic.

Guest: Roberta Friedman, Director of Public Policy at the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale University.

Tuesday
5/7/2013
7:00 AM
130507B

Nichols: American can't cut its way to prosperit...
The April jobs report is just the latest example, according to Joy Cardin's guest, of why austerity measures don't work. He discusses why he says America cannot cut its way to prosperity, and that it's time for a budget that ends job-killing sequester cuts.

Guest: John Nichols, Associate Editor of The Capital Times and Washington Correspondent for The Nation magazine. Recent column: http://wpr.org/r/?1110

Tuesday
5/7/2013
8:00 AM
130507C

On Your Money: May 7 edition
It's another edition of On Your Money. Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley, who discusses why he says government spending has helped the economy. He also has some advice on saving for your child's college education, and explains why he says we're coming up on a good time to buy a new mattress.

Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
5/7/2013
9:00 PM
130507C

Monday
5/6/2013
6:00 AM
130506A

Power of Patience
With all of our technological advances, life moves pretty fast these days. Joy Cardin's guest says it's important to slow the rush and reclaim the forgotten virtue of patience on a daily basis. She'll discuss how to do this and how to feel better about ourselves every day.

Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy Cardin's guest says a bill that would erode tenants' rights is being fast-tracked through the state legislature. He'll discuss how AB 183 would give more flexibility to landlords at the expense of renters.

Guests:
-M.J. Ryan, author of "The Power of Patience: How This Old-Fashioned Virtue Can Improve Your Life." She's also the author of "The Happiness Makeover" and "Attitudes of Gratitude."
-Wake Up Call Guest: Anders Zanichkowsky (zan-itch-COW-skee), a Madison native and member of the Wisconsin Alliance for Tenants Rights. http://wisconsinalliancefortenantsrights.blogspot.com/
The Power of Patience: How This Old-Fashioned Virt...

Monday
5/6/2013
7:00 AM
130506B

State Capitol Report: May 6
The Legislature's Joint Finance Committee continues to vote on items in Governor Scott Walker's proposed budget. In this week's State Capitol Report, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter joins Joy Cardin with a look at what has and has not made the cut so far. Plus, he'll have the latest on a scathing audit of the state's quasi-private jobs agency, a recap of this weekend's state Republican convention, and other developments in Wisconsin politics.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
5/6/2013
7:30 AM
130506X

Sen. Grothman on tax credits bill, budget matter...
The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker discusses his bill to give tax credits to parents who send their kids to private schools. He'll also weigh in on the latest developments regarding Governor Scott Walker's proposed state budget.

Guest: Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator from West Bend and Assistant Majority Leader; member of the Joint Finance Committee.

Monday
5/6/2013
8:00 AM
130506C

Mondays with Mike: May edition
Joy Cardin welcomes back Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane for another edition of Mondays with Mike. He'll have a recap of our one-day spring membership drive, discuss some significant staffing changes, and as always, answers to your questions about WPR programming and operations.

Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

Monday
5/6/2013
9:00 PM
130506C

Friday
5/3/2013
6:00 AM
130503A

Tell Joy Where to Go: May 2013
Much of Wisconsin got plenty of April showers, setting the stage for a bounty of May flowers. Joy Cardin's guest travel expert has recommendations on where and when you can tiptoe through the tulips, and other fun events and destinations this month around the state. Events sampler: http://wpr.org/r/?1106

Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist to Journal & Topics Newspapers, based in Des Plaines (DezPlanes), Illinois, and a Contributing Travel Editor for the online publication, American Boomer. He's our monthly contributor to our "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

Friday
5/3/2013
7:00 AM
130503B

The First 20 Minutes Personal Trainer
Do you work out? Joy Cardin speaks to a fitness writer about her new book on how health and exercise research can help you work out better and more efficiently.

Guest: Gretchen Reynolds, author of "The First 20 Minutes Personal Trainer: The Right-and Wrong-Workouts for Everyone." She writes the "Phys Ed" column for the New York Times, which appears on the "Well" blog online and in the Science Times print section.
The First 20 Minutes Personal Trainer: The Right-a...

Friday
5/3/2013
8:00 AM
130503C

Week in Review: May 3
President Obama says he needs more facts on Syria's use of chemical weapons before taking action. Plus, a pro basketball player makes history by coming out as gay, and an audit shows big problems at the state's flagship jobs agency. Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing political perspectives discuss these issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.

Guests:
- David Blaska, former Dane County supervisor; he blogs at http://wpr.org/r/?1105
- Louis Fortis, Editor-in-Chief of the Shepherd Express in Milwaukee. http://expressmilwaukee.com/

Friday
5/3/2013
9:00 PM
130503C

Thursday
5/2/2013
6:00 AM
130502A

Spring Allergies
Are you suffering from spring allergies yet? Joy Cardin talks to an allergy specialist about what we can expect this season and how to best prevent your allergy symptoms.

Guest: Dr. Todd Mahr, Pediatric Allergist at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

Thursday
5/2/2013
6:30 AM
130502X

Lyme disease spreading in Wisconsin
As temperatures rise this spring, so does the risk of Lyme disease. Joy Cardin's guest doctor discusses the growing spread of the tick-borne illness in many states, including Wisconsin, and answers your questions about symptoms, prevention and treatment.

Guest: Dr. Nasia (NAH-see-yuh) Safdar (SAHF-dar), staff physician at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Madison, an infectious disease specialist at UW-Hospital and Clinics, and associate professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Lyme disease information: http://wpr.org/r/?1103

Thursday
5/2/2013
7:00 AM
130502B

Wisconsin's Energy Resources
Joy Cardin's guest says Wisconsin's economic competitiveness could be at risk if the state doesn't expand its electricity sources. He'll explain how he thinks we should shield the state's economy from the risk and volatility of fossil fuels.

Guest: Gary Radloff, Director of Midwest Energy Policy Analysis at the Wisconsin Energy Institute

Thursday
5/2/2013
7:30 AM
130502Y

Guest: Environmentalists, Embrace Frac Sand Mini...
According to Joy Cardin's guest policy expert, it's time for environmentalists to embrace frac sand mining in Wisconsin. He discusses why he says it not only makes good economic sense, but may even help reduce global warming.

Guest: Mike Nichols, Wisconsin Policy Research Institute Senior Fellow. Recent report: http://wpr.org/r/?1104

Thursday
5/2/2013
8:00 AM
130502C

Happier Endings: Coming to terms with death
Drawing from the wisdom of others, Joy Cardin's guest this hour confronted her fear of death. She shares the lessons she learned about leaving lasting legacies, resolving regrets, and dying beautifully.

Guest: Erica Brown, writer and scholar-in-residence for the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, author of, "Happier Endings: A Meditation on Life and Death"
Happier Endings: A Meditation on Life and Death

Thursday
5/2/2013
9:00 PM
130502C

Wednesday
5/1/2013
6:00 AM
130501A

Spring Migration Time for Birds
It's spring migration time for many birds-what have you seen in your backyard? Joy Cardin speaks to a bird specialist from the Department of Natural Resources about what birds are migrating and what birds you can expect to see in your neighborhood.

Guest: Andy Paulios (POW-lee-ohs), Coordinator of the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative and a biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Wednesday
5/1/2013
7:00 AM
130501B

Special Mid-Week in Review
Tune in for a special Mid-Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing political perspectives. They'll discuss possible U.S. intervention in Syria, a potential tuition freeze at UW schools, the future of Republican and Democratic politics in Wisconsin, and a couple of sports items: Aaron Rodgers' $110 million contract extension with the Packers and the first openly gay male athlete in a major American sport.

Guests:
- John Sharpless, Professor of History at UW-Madison.
- Joe Wineke, former State Senator and former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

Wednesday
5/1/2013
8:00 AM
130501C

Wisconsin Supper Clubs
Supper clubs are a unique tradition in Wisconsin. This hour, Joy Cardin's guest filmmaker and author shares why supper clubs are so popular here and they take your calls about your favorite Wisconsin supper clubs.

Guest: Ron Faiola, author of the book, "Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old-Fashioned Experience"; producer and director of a 2011 documentary by the same name.
Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old-Fashioned Experienc...

Wednesday
5/1/2013
9:00 PM
130320C

Pati's Mexican Table
Did you know traditional Mexican cooking includes many types of salads-and NOT taco salad? Joy Cardin's guest says that Americans misunderstand a lot of things about traditional Mexican cooking, and clears them up in her new cookbook.

Guest: Pati Jinich (HIN-itch), author of "Pati's Mexican Table: The Secrets of Real Mexican Home Cooking." She's the official chef of the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C. She's also the star of the public television series, "Pati's Mexican Table." She blogs at www.patismexicantable.com.

Tuesday
4/30/2013
6:00 AM
130430A

Wisconsin's fishing preview
Despite many northwoods' lakes being covered with ice, Governor Scott Walker is still planning on kicking off the fishing season this Saturday at Lake Namekagon (NIM-uh-kah-gin). Wisconsin outdoors expert Dan Small previews the upcoming season and welcomes your fish stories, favorite fishing holes and reasons you love to fish.

Guest: Dan Small, host/producer of the public television show, "Outdoor Wisconsin," "Outdoors Radio with Dan Small," and contributing editor to Wisconsin Outdoor News.

Tuesday
4/30/2013
7:00 AM
130430B

Alternative transportation budget
According to Joy Cardin's guest, Wisconsin spends way too much money on highways and not nearly enough on local roads, bridges and transit systems. He makes the case for shifting the state's transportation budget by ten percent to cut waste, fix potholes and reduce the structural deficit.

Guest: Steve Hiniker (HINN-eh-kur), Executive Director of 1000 Friends of Wisconsin. Budget proposal: http://wpr.org/r/?1099

Tuesday
4/30/2013
7:30 AM
130430X

Motorists vs. Bicyclists
Joy Cardin's guest cycling advocate admits that bikers break their share of rules of the road; however, he says motorists are statistically the worst law breakers of all. He discusses how cyclists can improve their reputation as scofflaws, and what automobile drivers can do to foster a safer environment for everyone.

Guest: Dave Schlabowske (shluh-BAOW-skee), Communications Director for the Wisconsin Bike Fed. www.wisconsinbikefed.org Column: http://wpr.org/r/?1098

Tuesday
4/30/2013
8:00 AM
130430C

On Your Money: April 30 edition
In this week's edition of On Your Money, financial planner Kevin McKinley wraps up his month-long series on housing advice. He talks with Joy Cardin about which improvement projects give you the best return, selling by yourself versus hiring an agent, and what to do when you can no longer afford your home.

Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
4/30/2013
9:00 PM
130430C

Monday
4/29/2013
6:00 AM
130429A

White House Correspondents' Dinner
Veteran newsman Tom Brokaw recently made headlines for declining an invitation to this weekend's White House Correspondents' Dinner, saying the festivities have become over the top. Joy Cardin's guest political expert discusses the annual gathering of the press and the presidency, and its political and journalistic merits - or lack of.

Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy's guest insect expert says the dreaded and destructive gypsy moths are back. She'll explain how to identify them and what action we should take. Release: http://wpr.org/r/?1097

Guests:
- Darrell West, Vice President and Director of Governance Studies, and Director of the Institute's Center for Technology Innovation at the Brookings Institution.
- Andrea Diss-Torrance, Invasive Forest Insect Program Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Monday
4/29/2013
7:00 AM
130429B

State Capitol Report: April 29
It's the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and WPR's State Government Reporter. They'll discuss the latest happenings in Wisconsin politics, including the fallout over the University of Wisconsin System's budget surplus, Governor Scott Walker's proposed budget, and more.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
4/29/2013
7:30 AM
130429X

State Capitol Report: Online privacy bill
Under a bill in the state legislature, employers would be banned from requiring their workers or potential hires to give them access to personal social media accounts. As the State Capitol Report continues, Joy Cardin talks with one of the bill's sponsors about how the measure would work and why he says it's necessary.

Guest: Garey Bies (BIGHZ), Republican State Representative from Sister Bay; co-author of online privacy bill.

Monday
4/29/2013
8:00 AM
130429C

What Are They Thinking?!
Why are teenagers so moody and rebellious? Joy Cardin's guest says it's because of how their brains are developing. He'll explain what's going on in a teen's brain and how it relates to their behavior.

Guest: Scott Swartzwelder, co-author of "What Are They Thinking?! The Straight Facts About the Risk-Taking, Social-Networking, Still-Developing Teen Brain." He's also a Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience at Duke University. He's a Senior Research Career Scientist with the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
What Are They Thinking?! The Straight Facts About ...

Monday
4/29/2013
9:00 PM
130429C

Friday
4/26/2013
6:00 AM
130426A

Plant a Tree for Arbor Day
Today is Arbor Day. This hour, Joy Cardin's guest gives us handy tips for planting and caring for trees so you can enjoy them for years to come.

Guest: Bob Gensemer (GENS-mer), ISA-certified arborist at Buckley, the Tree Care Specialists, in Mequon. He's a member of the Wisconsin Arborist's Association.

Friday
4/26/2013
7:00 AM
130426B

Cure Your Child With Food
Joy Cardin's guest says today's generation of children has the highest rate of obesity, food allergies, behavioral and emotional disorders, autoimmune disease, and learning issues ever recorded. She'll explain why she says these problems are often related to diet-and how diet changes can help.

Guest: Kelly Dorfman, author of "Cure Your Child with Food: The Hidden Connection Between Nutrition and Childhood Ailments." She's a licensed nutritionist and dietitian
Cure Your Child with Food: The Hidden Connection B...

Friday
4/26/2013
8:00 AM
130426C

Week in Review: April 26
State lawmakers fume over the University of Wisconsin System's tuition surplus, furloughs of air traffic controllers kick in, and the George W. Bush Presidential Center is dedicated in Dallas. Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing political perspectives discuss these issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.

Guests:
- Keene Winters, financial planner from Schofield, a member of the Wausau City Council, and a member of the steering committee of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau.
- John Smart, past chair of the Price County Democratic Party and a regular contributor to Fighting Bob and newspapers around Wisconsin.

Friday
4/26/2013
9:00 PM
130426C

Thursday
4/25/2013
6:00 AM
130425A

Life After Amputation
Many of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings lost limbs in the explosions. Joy Cardin speaks to a board member of the Amputee Coalition about life after losing a limb.

Guest: Dan Berschinski (bur-SHIN-skee), retired army captain and board member of the Amputee Coalition, a national non-profit amputee awareness organization

Thursday
4/25/2013
7:00 AM
130425B

UW System's Budget Surplus
A recent report, showing the University of Wisconsin System with a $648 million surplus, is causing great concern among lawmakers and other observers. Joy Cardin talks with several guests to react to the disclosure and how they think the state legislature and UW System should proceed.

Guests:
- Dale Kooyenga (koo-YENG-guh), Republican State Representative from Brookfield, and a member of the Joint Finance Committee and the Committee on Government Operations and State Licensing. Statement: http://wpr.org/r/?1094
- Christian Schneider, Senior Fellow at the Wisconsin Public Research Institute, and a columnist at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and National Review. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?1092
- Cory Mason, Democratic State Representative from Racine, and a member of the Joint Committee on Finance. Statement: http://wpr.org/r/?1093
- John Wiley, former UW-Madison chancellor.

Note: The UW System declined our invitation to appear.

Thursday
4/25/2013
8:00 AM
130425C

50 Reasons to Reread 50 Books
Have you gone back to re-read any of the classic novels you were forced to read in high school? Joy Cardin's guest this hour says you should. He'll tell us which books deserve another look and why it's important to dust off these classics.

Guest: Kevin Smokler, author of "Practical Classics: 50 Reasons to Reread 50 Books You Haven't Touched Since High School." www.kevinsmokler.com
Practical Classics: 50 Reasons to Reread 50 Books ...

Thursday
4/25/2013
9:00 PM
130425C

Wednesday
4/24/2013
6:00 AM
130424A

Marathon & Triathlon Culture
It's prime training time for upcoming marathons and triathlons around Wisconsin and around the nation. Why do people run marathons and triathlons? Joy Cardin speaks with an expert about running culture.

Guest: Pete Abraham, President of Badgerland Striders, a southeastern Wisconsin running club (the 6th largest running club in the U.S.)

Wednesday
4/24/2013
7:00 AM
130424B

Big Question: Slow down immigration reform?
Some Republican lawmakers are urging Congress to hit the brakes on immigration reform after last week's bombings of the Boston Marathon, citing national security concerns. Others are saying the push should go forward as planned. Joy Cardin's guest policy experts weigh in on this week's Big Question: Should an overhaul of the nation's immigration laws be slowed down to consider the latest attacks? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy

Guests:
- Peter Suderman (SOO-dur-min), Senior Editor at Reason magazine and at Reason.com.
- William Gheen, President and Spokesperson for Americans for Legal Immigration PAC.

Wednesday
4/24/2013
8:00 AM
130424C

The Centrist Manifesto
According to Joy Cardin's guest author, with extreme elements controlling the Republican and Democratic parties, the time is ripe for a third party in America. He discusses how he says the Centrist Party can take the best ideas from both sides of the aisle, give a voice to the country's largest voting bloc, and break through the problem of two-party gridlock.

Guest: Charles Wheelan, Professor of Public Policy at Dartmouth College. He's the author of "The Centrist Manifesto."
10 1/2 Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Sai...

Wednesday
4/24/2013
9:00 PM
130424C

Tuesday
4/23/2013
6:00 AM
130423A

Potentially Habitable Planets Found
Last week NASA announced its Kepler satellite discovered three planets that could potentially support life. Joy Cardin talks to an astronomy expert about what makes these planets considered habitable and what else is happening in space.

Guest: Chris Janssen (YAHN-sehn), Planetarium Director for the Wausau School District

Tuesday
4/23/2013
7:00 AM
130423B

Surveillance Cameras
After last week's Boston Marathon bombings, the City of Madison says it plans to install about one hundred additional surveillance cameras across town. Police say the electronic eyes help solve crimes, while others say they could intrude on people's privacy. Joy Cardin's guest law and civil liberties expert discusses the arguments of both sides.

Guest: Donald Downs, Professor of Political Science, Law and Journalism at UW-Madison.

Tuesday
4/23/2013
8:00 AM
130423C

On Your Money: April 23 edition
In this week's edition of On Your Money, financial planner Kevin McKinley continues his April series on housing advice. He talks with Joy Cardin about buying a home as an investment, selling a home versus renting it out, and saving money on property taxes, insurance and energy.

Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
4/23/2013
9:00 PM
130423C

Monday
4/22/2013
6:00 AM
130422A

Endocrine Disruptors and the Environment
Chemicals known as endocrine disruptors are everywhere - our soaps, plastics, and drinking water - and they're having a profound effect on our health. That's according to an investigative report completed by the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism. This hour, Joy Cardin speaks with the WCIJ reporter who covered this story and a scientist who discusses the risks these chemicals might pose.

Guests:
- Kate Golden, reporter and multimedia director at the Center for Investigative Journalism. She covered this report, which is part of Water Watch Wisconsin, a joint project of the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, Wisconsin Public Radio, and Wisconsin Public Television.
- Mark Ferrey, environmental scientist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency based in St. Paul.
- Warren Porter, Professor of Zoology and Environmental Toxicology at UW-Madison

Monday
4/22/2013
7:00 AM
130422B

State Capitol Report: April 22nd
On this edition of the State Capitol Report, WPR State Government Reporter Shawn Johnson tells Joy Cardin about the week's top state stories, including what's going on with the Milwaukee County Board, background checks in Wisconsin, and upcoming legislature votes on Governor Walker's budget.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter

Monday
4/22/2013
7:30 AM
130422X

State Senate Minority Leader Chris Larson
For the second half of our State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin speaks to the Democratic Minority Leader about this week's budget hearing in Madison and the state legislature's upcoming vote on Governor Walker's budget, among other state issues.

Guest: Chris Larson, Wisconsin Senate Minority Leader from Milwaukee

Monday
4/22/2013
8:00 AM
130422C

The Family Guide to Mental Health Care
Undiagnosed mental disorders can tear families apart. This hour, Joy Cardin's guest shares with us his family guide to mental health care.

Guest: Lloyd Sederer, MD, medical director of New York State's Office of Mental Health, adjunct professor at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and the Huffington Post mental health editor. He's the author of, "The Family Guide to Mental Health Care."
The Family Guide to Mental Health Care

Monday
4/22/2013
9:00 PM
130422C

Friday
4/19/2013
6:00 AM
130419A

Badger State of Mind
How often do you lose yourself on the back roads of Wisconsin? Joy Cardin's guest loves to get lost in Wisconsin and wrote a book about the small towns and businesses of the Badger State. She'll share her stories about off-the-beaten path destinations in Wisconsin and ask for your suggestions!

Guest: Kelly Maddern, author of "Badger State of Mind." She blogs at www.badgerstateofmind.com.
Badger State of Mind

Friday
4/19/2013
7:00 AM
130419B

More Than They Bargained For
A newly-released book is recounting the months-long battle between Governor Scott Walker and public sector unions. Joy Cardin talks with the authors about how the struggle made Walker a right-wing national rock star and deflated the American labor movement, and why compromise has become such a toxic concept in politics today.

Guests: Jason Stein and Patrick Marley, Capitol reporters for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and authors of "More Than They Bargained For: Scott Walker, Unions and the Fight for Wisconsin."
More Than They Bargained For: Scott Walker, Unions...

Friday
4/19/2013
8:00 AM
130419C

Week In Review: April 19, 2013
No arrests were made yet in the Boston Marathon bombing, but the man behind the ricin scare is identified. And the Senate fails to pass gun legislation that would have increased background checks for gun purchasers. This hour, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss and debate these topics and more on the Week in Review.

Guests:
- Georgia Duerst-Lahti (durst-LAH-tee), Professor of Political Science at Beloit College.
- Kevin Binversie (bin-VER-see), Political Commentator; he used to work at the Heritage Foundation, served in the George W. Bush administration and worked on several state Republican campaigns.

Friday
4/19/2013
9:00 PM
130419C

Week In Review: April 19, 2013
No arrests were made yet in the Boston Marathon bombing, but the man behind the ricin scare is identified. And the Senate fails to pass gun legislation that would have increased background checks for gun purchasers. This hour, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss and debate these topics and more on the Week in Review.

Guests:
- Georgia Duerst-Lahti (durst-LAH-tee), Professor of Political Science at Beloit College.
- Kevin Binversie (bin-VER-see), Political Commentator for the Wisconsin Reporter; he used to work at the Heritage Foundation, served in the George W. Bush administration and worked on several state Republican campaigns.

Thursday
4/18/2013
6:00 AM
130418A

Tornadoes 101
On Friday, several state emergency organizations are teaming up with the National Weather Service to run a statewide tornado drill. Joy Cardin speaks to a meteorologist from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration about what tornadoes are, how they form, and how the National Weather Service predicts them.

Guest: Greg Carbin (CAHR-bihn), Warning Coordination Meteorologist for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center

Thursday
4/18/2013
7:00 AM
130418B

Media reaction to attacks
When reacting to events like the Boston bomb attacks, Joy Cardin's guest says the media needs to show restraint and avoid jumping to conclusions.

Guest: Matt Rothschild, Editor of The Progressive magazine http://wpr.org/r/?1086

Thursday
4/18/2013
8:00 AM
130418C

The Food Police
Joy Cardin's guest this hour says you should be able to eat what you want without the "food police" keeping you from enjoying your next can of soda. He'll explain why he thinks we should be more accepting of conventionally-grown and genetically modified food.

Guest: Jayson Lusk, Professor and Chair of the Agricultural Economics Department at Oklahoma State University. He's the author of "The Food Police: A Well-Fed Manifesto About the Politics of Your Plate".
The Food Police: A Well-Fed Manifesto About the Po...

Thursday
4/18/2013
9:00 PM
130418C

Wednesday
4/17/2013
6:00 AM
130417A

The 80's: The Decade That Made Us
This week National Geographic aired a special series on the 1980's called, "The 80's: The Decade That Made Us." Joy Cardin speaks to a pop culture expert about the culture of the 1980's and how this decade shaped American society.

Guest: Jonathan Pollack, History instructor and pop culture expert at Madison Area Technical College

Wednesday
4/17/2013
7:00 AM
130417B

Big Question: School Vouchers
Governor Walker's budget calls for expansion of funding for school voucher programs. Joy Cardin gets two takes on the issue in this week's Big Question segment.

Guests:
- Jim Bender, President of School Choice Wisconsin
- Jim Shaw, former Superintendent of the Racine Unified School District and adjunct professor of educational leadership and policy analysis at UW-Madison
Answer our Big Question survey: www.wpr.org/joy

Wednesday
4/17/2013
8:00 AM
130417C

The Secrets of Happy Families
In the 21st Century, chaos and discord might be mainstays of family life. But according to Joy Cardin's guest this hour, there are ways to decrease conflict and increase happiness by tapping into the secrets of happy families.

Guest: Bruce Feiler, columnist for "The New York Times," and author of "The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornings, Rethink Family Dinner, Fight Smarter, Go Out and Play, and Much More"
The Secrets of Happy Families: Improve Your Mornin...

Wednesday
4/17/2013
9:00 PM
130417C

Tuesday
4/16/2013
6:00 AM
130416A

Travel Tips from Peter Greenberg
One bad traveler can ruin a flight for everyone, so travel expert Peter Greenberg has some tips on how to behave when you fly. He also shares some advice with Joy Cardin on mastering the art of conversation, and how to best connect with locals for richer experiences while you're traveling away from home.

Guest: Peter Greenberg, CBS News Travel Editor and author of "The Best Places for Everything: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to the Greatest Experiences Around the World." He's also one of the "Distinguished Scholars at Discovery" at UW-Madison's Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. www.petergreenberg.com
The Best Places for Everything: The Ultimate Insid...

Tuesday
4/16/2013
7:00 AM
130416B

Boston Marathon Explosions
Yesterday at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, there was an apparent bombing that killed a few and injured hundreds. Joy Cardin speaks to an eyewitness about what he saw, and then she talks to a terrorism expert about the explosions.

Guests:
- Ed Turzanski, John Templeton Fellow and Co-Chair of the Center for the Study of Terrorism at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and a Scholar-in-Residence at La Salle University
- Daithi (DAH-he) Wolfe, a Madison resident who ran the Boston Marathon yesterday

Tuesday
4/16/2013
7:30 AM
130416X

Protected Status for County Jailers: A Pro/Con
Since the enactment of Act 10, ten Wisconsin counties have reclassified their jail workers to strip them of their protected status. This hour, Joy Cardin speaks with two guests to discuss what this means for county jailers and why it matters.

Guests:
7:30-7:45 - Jim Palmer, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association
7:45-8:00 - Andrew Phillips, an attorney with Phillips Borowski law firm. The firm has represented over half of Wisconsin's counties and regularly works with counties on organizational, labor, and employment matters.

Tuesday
4/16/2013
8:00 AM
130416C

On Your Money: April 16
We've been talking about buying, selling, and borrowing homes all month on "On Your Money." This week, we'll take a look at what changes are being made to reverse mortgages. Plus, financial planner Kevin McKinley takes your questions about personal finances and investments.

Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
4/16/2013
9:00 PM
130416C

Monday
4/15/2013
6:00 AM
130415A

National Library Week
Libraries are traditionally thought of as a place to check out books, magazines and other resources, but Joy Cardin's guest says they are so much more! During National Library Week, she discusses the various roles she says libraries and librarians play in our communities, campuses and schools.

Then it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Joy Cardin speaks to an emergency management expert about what you should do to prepare for the potential bad weather in the months to come

Guest: Tracy Herold, Director of the Sun Prairie Public Library.
Wake-Up Call Guest: Tod Pritchard, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Wisconsin Emergency Management

Monday
4/15/2013
7:00 AM
130415B

State Capitol Report: April 15
A state tribal leader gives lawmakers an earful over mining deregulation, residents speak their piece over Governor Walker's proposed state budget, and Democrats make their case for changing the redistricting process. In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR's State Government Reporter to recap these and other recent developments in Wisconsin politics.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
4/15/2013
7:30 AM
130415X

Food Stamps and Junk Food
Last week public hearings were held on Republican State Representative Dean Kaufert's bill that would limit the amount of junk food that could be purchased with food stamps. Joy Cardin speaks to Representative Kaufert about why he thinks we need this bill, and then she'll speak to a critic about why the bill is unnecessary.

Guests:
7:36-7:47: Dean Kaufert (COFF-urt), Republican State Representative from Neenah
7:47-7:59: Gina Wilson, Director of Agency Services and Programs at Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin

Monday
4/15/2013
8:00 AM
130415C

The Great Recession and the 99%
Even though economists say the Great Recession officially ended in 2009, Joy Cardin's guest this hour says some people may never dig themselves out of it. She'll share the stories she collected from individuals across America who are still trying to get by in the Great Recession.

Guest: Barbara Garson, author of "Down the Up Escalator: How the 99% Live in the Great Recession."
Down the Up Escalator: How the 99% Live in the Gre...

Monday
4/15/2013
9:00 PM
130415C

Friday
4/12/2013
6:00 AM
130412A

Wisconsin Film Festival 2013
The 15th annual Wisconsin Film Festival kicked off this week and continues through April 18th. Judith Siers-Poisson talks to the festival's programming director about what films he chose this year and why.

Guest: Jim Healy, Director of Programming for the Wisconsin Film Festival. He's also the Director of Programming for UW's Cinematheque (sin-eh-mah-TECK).

Friday
4/12/2013
7:00 AM
130412B

Manners in a Digital World
Texting, e-mailing and Facebooking have certainly made communication easier and faster, but they've also opened the door to poor digital behavior. Judith Siers-Poisson's guest etiquette expert discusses when texting is better than calling, proper conduct for online dating, good manners for smart phone users, and other lessons to maneuver through the digital age with poise and decorum.

Guest: Daniel Post Senning, Manager of Web Development and Online Content for the Emily Post Institute at www.EmilyPost.com. He's the author of "Managers in a Digital World: Living Well Online," and is the great-great-grandson of etiquette expert Emily Post.
Manners in a Digital World: Living Well Online

Friday
4/12/2013
8:00 AM
130412C

Week in Review: April 12
The U.S. Senate overcomes a filibuster on tougher gun laws, President Obama rolls out his proposed budget, and a tribal leader blasts state lawmakers for deregulating iron mining. Judith Siers-Poisson and her guests of opposing political perspectives discuss these issues and more of the top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.

Guests:
- Dan Kapanke, former Republican State Senator from La Crosse and owner of the La Crosse Loggers baseball team.
- Tony Palmeri (pal-MARE-ee), Professor of Communications at UW-Oshkosh and Media Columnist for the Fox Valley SCENE.

Friday
4/12/2013
9:00 PM
130412C

Thursday
4/11/2013
6:00 AM
130411A

Is childhood obesity neglect?
Childhood obesity is an evident problem in the United States, but should it be considered medical neglect? This hour, Rob Ferrett's guest says perhaps it should. He describes what factors need to be in place for childhood obesity to be considered neglect.

Guest: Dr. Norman Fost, Professor of Pediatrics and Bioethics and Director of the Bioethics program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine http://www.med.wisc.edu/event/fifth-annual-bioethics-symposium/26544

Thursday
4/11/2013
7:00 AM
130411B

Rewrite the Second Amendment
Polls say a majority of Americans recognize the right to bear arms, and they also support reasonable regulations on guns. Rob Ferrett's guest this hour says the Second Amendment should be rewritten to reflect these dual realities.

Guest: Zachary Elkins, Associate Professor of Government at the University of Texas-Austin; Director of the Comparative Constitutions Project; author of "The Endurance of National Constitutions."
The Endurance of National Constitutions

Thursday
4/11/2013
7:30 AM
130411X

Expended background checks deal
Background checks on guns sold online and at gun shows would be made mandatory under a bipartisan deal reached by two U.S. senators; however, personal sales between hunters and family members would be exempted. Rob Ferrett's guest gun policy expert discusses the likelihood of the proposal becoming law, as well as what the future holds for other gun control measures in the Senate.

Guest: Robert Spitzer, Distinguished Service Professor and Chairman of the Political Science Department at State University of New York College at Cortland; he's the author of "The Politics of Gun Control."
The Politics of Gun Control

Thursday
4/11/2013
8:00 AM
130411C

The truth behind famous frauds
Two things contribute to the success of a well-made hoax: Greed and the desire to believe. This hour, Rob Ferrett's guest talks about some of the greatest frauds in history and why many of them endure the test of time.

Guest: Edward Steers, Jr., author of several books. His latest is, "Hoax: Hitler's Diaries, Lincoln's Assassins, and Other Famous Frauds."
Hoax: Hitler's Diaries, Lincoln's Assassins, and O...

Thursday
4/11/2013
9:00 PM
130411C

Wednesday
4/10/2013
6:00 AM
130410A

Poetry and political compromise
We would get along better, and maybe even promote the art of political compromise, if we would start reading more poetry. That's according to Rob Ferrett's guest, who says poetry gives us the empathy we need to understand each other's points of view.

Guest: Danny Heitman, Columnist for the Baton Rouge Advocate and adjunct Professor at Louisiana State University's School of Mass Communication; his Christian Science Monitor piece on poetry: http://wpr.org/r/?1084

Wednesday
4/10/2013
7:00 AM
130410B

Big Question: Obama's budget proposal?
President Barack Obama is expected to unveil his budget proposal on Wednesday that includes new tax revenues and measures to limit Social Security growth. Rob Ferrett's guest budget expert discusses why the plan is being hammered by both sides of the aisle, and invites you to weigh in on this week's Big Question: Do you support Obama's plan to raise taxes and cut entitlements? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy

Guest: Philip Joyce, Professor of Management, Finance and Leadership at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy; his areas of expertise includes public budgeting, the Congressional budget process, and intergovernmental relations.

Wednesday
4/10/2013
8:00 AM
130410C

The Lawyer Bubble
Law schools churn out approximately 45,000 new lawyers each year, but the job market cannot sustain them. This hour, Rob Ferrett and his guest discuss the consequences of the "lawyer bubble" that faces America's law school graduates today.

Guest: Steven Harper, adjunct Professor at Northwestern University's Law School and Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. He's the author of "The Lawyer Bubble: A Profession in Crisis."
The Lawyer Bubble: A Profession in Crisis

Wednesday
4/10/2013
9:00 PM
130410C

Tuesday
4/9/2013
6:00 AM
130409A

Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is meant to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. Rob Ferrett talks to legal and prevention experts about how we can stop sexual violence in our communities.

Guests:
--Ian Henderson, Director of Legal and Systems Services for the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault
--Kelly Moe Litke, Director of Prevention and Programs for the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault
--6:35-6:43: Karen Rynes (REN-ish), a survival of sexual assault and author of "Sins of My Father and Mother, Will There Be Justice for Me: A Little Girl's Fight to Survive."

Tuesday
4/9/2013
7:00 AM
130409B

Expert: North Korea Will Attack the South
North Korea will launch an attack on South Korea before tensions on the peninsula end, says Rob Ferrett's guest expert on East Asian affairs. She discusses what kind of strike she believes will be launched, what the North's end-game is, and how the United States may get involved. Story: http://wpr.org/r/?1082

Guest: Sue Mi Terry, Senior Research Scholar in the Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University, and a former analyst at the CIA and former Asia director at the National Security Council.

Tuesday
4/9/2013
8:00 AM
130409C

On Your Money: April 9
Warmer temperatures, greener grass and the return of robins are all sure signs of spring. But financial planner Kevin McKinley says the buying and selling homes are also good indications. In this week's On Your Money, he continues his series on the housing market, including how to shop for a new mortgage, what to do (and not to do) when you outgrow your home, and answers your questions.

Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
4/9/2013
9:00 PM
130409C

Monday
4/8/2013
6:00 AM
130408A

CDC: More Kids with Lead Poisoning
Twice as many American children as first thought have lead poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rob Ferrett's guest lead poisoning expert says budget cuts are preventing more testing and preventive measures from being taken, and that they represent an "abandonment of children."

Then, as the weather gets warmer and people spend more time outdoors, the likelihood of coming across an injured bird or animal increases. In this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Rob's guest says while people's intentions are noble, they can actually do more harm than good if they're not careful.

Guests:
- David Rosner (ROZ-nur), Professor of Sociomedical Science and Professor of History at Columbia University in New York City, and co-author of several books on lead poisoning history, including the soon-to-be-released "Lead Wars."
- Lori Bankson, Curator of Animals at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary.
Lead Wars

Monday
4/8/2013
7:00 AM
130408B

State Capitol Report: April 8
The second public hearing on Governor Scott Walker's proposed state budget is today at Lambeau Field. In this week's State Capitol Report, Rob Ferrett gets a preview from WPR's State Government Reporter, a recap of last week's hearing near Milwaukee, and a look at the fallout from Tuesday's spring elections.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
4/8/2013
7:30 AM
130408X

State Cap Report: Conservation Congress meetings
The State Capitol Report continues when Rob Ferrett's guest columnist says he expects some fireworks Monday night at the DNR's and Wisconsin Conservation Congress' spring hearings. He'll discuss some of the 99 advisory questions that will be voted on, including banning the use of dogs in wolf hunting, hunting in state parks, and more.

Guest: Patrick Durkin, freelance Outdoors Columnist for Wisconsin newspapers.

Monday
4/8/2013
8:00 AM
130408C

Inside Rehab
What happens inside drug and alcohol rehab centers? We'll find out this hour when Rob Ferrett talks to a guest whose behind-the-scenes research took her to fifteen addiction treatment programs. We'll hear about 12-step programs, celebrity rehab, and much more.

Guest: Anne Fletcher, Registered Dietician; Health and Medical Writer; Author of, "Inside Rehab: The Surprising Truth About Addiction Treatment-- and How to Get Help That Works".
Inside Rehab: The Surprising Truth About Addiction...

Monday
4/8/2013
9:00 PM
130408C

Friday
4/5/2013
6:00 AM
130405A

It's tailgating time!
When it comes to tailgating, Wisconsin knows how to do it right as Brewers fans have been proving this week at Miller Park! Joy Cardin's guest grilling experts share some tips, tricks and recipes to make your next tailgate party a huge hit.

Guests: Mark Mathewson and Gary Merrill, better known as Mad Dog and Merrill. They're the hosts of the TV cooking show, "Midwest Grill'n'" and the authors of several cookbooks, including the "Mad Dog and Merrill 'Midwest Grill'n' Cookbook" and "Forever Tailgating." http://www.maddogandmerrill.com/
Forever Tailgating

Friday
4/5/2013
6:30 AM
130405X

100 Things Brewers Fans Should Know & Do
For Brewers fans, nothing beats catching a game at Miller Park with a brat and beer in hand... except for maybe listening to Bob Uecker call the action on the radio. During this opening week of the season, Joy Cardin and her guest Brewers reporter discuss how to live it up as a true fan and the many reasons to root root root for Wisconsin's home team.

Guest: Tom Haudricourt (HAW-dreh-court), sportswriter who covers the Brewers and Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; he's the author of "100 Things Brewers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die."
100 Things Brewers Fans Should Know & Do Before Th...

Friday
4/5/2013
7:00 AM
130405B

The Two-Party Presidency
The Founding Fathers made a mistake when they chose to build the United States government around a single president. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest this hour who says a two-person presidency is the key to bipartisanship and effective leadership.

Guest: David Orentlicher (OH-rent-lick-er), Samuel R. Rosen Professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Author of, "Two Presidents Are Better Than One: The Case for a Bipartisan Executive Branch."

Friday
4/5/2013
8:00 AM
130405C

Week in Review: April 5
North Korea ratchets up threats to nuke the United States, voters reelect the two incumbents for statewide offices, and the public voices their opinions on the proposed state budget. Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing political perspectives discuss these issues and more in the Week in Review.

Guests:
- Matt Rothschild, publisher of "The Progressive" magazine. www.progressive.org.
- Chris Lato, former communications director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, and a Republican campaign consultant.

Friday
4/5/2013
9:00 PM
130405C

Week in Review: April 5
North Korea ratchets up threats to nuke the United States, voters reelect the two incumbents for statewide offices, and the public voices their opinions on the proposed state budget. Joy Cardin are her guests of opposing political perspectives discuss these issues and more in the Week in Review.

Guests:
- Matt Rothschild, publisher of "The Progressive" magazine. www.progressive.org.
- Chris Lato, former communications director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, and a Republican campaign consultant.

Thursday
4/4/2013
6:00 AM
130404A

The Benefits of Chess
Chess can help prevent Alzheimer's, raise your IQ, and increases your creativity, among other benefits. Joy Cardin speaks to a chess master all about the "game of kings" and why we should play it.

Guest: Alex Betaneli (beh-tuh-NELL-ee), national chess master and currently the third-ranked chess player in Wisconsin. He started the Wisconsin Chess Academy, which is dedicated to promoting chess at adult and scholastic levels and provides classes for all levels of chess players.

Thursday
4/4/2013
7:00 AM
130404B

Public Hearings Begin on Walker's Budget
The public will be voicing their opinions Thursday in Greenfield on Governor Scott Walker's proposed state budget, the first of four official hearings this month. Joy Cardin's guest political scientist discusses the areas of controversy in the plan, points of agreement, and your budget-related questions and concerns.

Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College.

Thursday
4/4/2013
7:30 AM
130404X

Norman: Blame Walker for Slumping Economy
Recent federal government numbers show that Wisconsin is the seventh-worst state in the nation in private sector job growth. Joy Cardin's guest policy expert explains why he says it's "totally appropriate" to blame the policies of Governor Scott Walker for our slumping economy.

Guest: Jack Norman, Milwaukee-based writer and former research director at the Institute for Wisconsin's Future. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?1079

Thursday
4/4/2013
8:00 AM
130404C

Cooking with the Pike Place Fish Guys
Joy Cardin's guest catches a lot of fish. He throws a lot of fish, too. That's because he's a member of the world-famous Pike Place Fish crew in Seattle, Washington. Find out how to bring a bit of the fun home with you as he shares recipes and other seafood handling tips straight out of a new cookbook by the Pike Place Fish Guys.

Guest: Anders (AHN-ders) Miller, contributor to "In the Kitchen with the Pike Place Fish Guys: 100 Recipes and Tips From the World-Famous Crew of Pike Place Fish." He started at Pike Place Fish in July 2000.
In the Kitchen with the Pike Place Fish Guys: 100 ...

Thursday
4/4/2013
9:00 PM
130404C

Wednesday
4/3/2013
6:00 AM
130403A

Fifteen reasons we need friends
Most of the research on the benefits of friendship concern children and adolescents, not adults. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest this hour, who says friendships are just as important later in life. She'll share her list of fifteen reasons why we need friends.

Guest: Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and author of Psychology Today's "Fulfillment at Any Age" blog

Wednesday
4/3/2013
7:00 AM
130403B

2013 Spring Elections Round-Up
Wisconsin's April election is in the books. Joy Cardin and her guests weigh in on the results of State races for Supreme Court justice, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the significance of voting in what's typically a low-turnout election.

Guests:
- Rick Esenberg (ESS-en-berg), Adjunct Professor of Law at Marquette University, President and General Counsel of the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, and a Community Columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; he blogs at www.sharkandshepherd.blogspot.com.
- Peg Lautenschlager (LOWT-en-shlaw-gur), former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin, former state lawmaker and former United States attorney; she's currently an attorney at the Bauer and Bach law firm.
- Mary Bell, President of the Wisconsin Education Association Council.
- Jim Bender, President of School Choice Wisconsin.

Wednesday
4/3/2013
8:00 AM
130403C

Paleofantasy
Is it really better to eat and exercise the way our caveman ancestors did? Joy Cardin speaks to an professor of evolution and behavior about the belief that we should live the way our ancestors did, and why she says this belief is a "paleofantasy."

Guest: Marlene Zuk (ZOOK, rhymes with BOOK), author of "Paleofantasy: What Evolution Really Tells Us About Sex, Diet, and How We Live." She's a professor of ecology, evolution, and behavior at the University of Minnesota. She joins us from St. Paul, MN.
Paleofantasy: What Evolution Really Tells Us About...

Wednesday
4/3/2013
9:00 PM
130403C

Tuesday
4/2/2013
6:00 AM
130402A

How to Be Interesting
Go exploring, embrace your weirdness, and grow a pair. These are just some of the tips Joy Cardin's guest has this hour for how to be interesting. Tune in to hear her advice for breaking the mold, and share your ideas as well.

Guest: Jessica Hagy, author of the blog, Indexed, and author of the book, "How to Be Interesting (In 10 Simple Steps)." Her cartoons regularly appear in The New York Times. She writes a weekly blog for Smithsonian and an online column for Forbes.
How to Be Interesting (In 10 Simple Steps)

Tuesday
4/2/2013
7:00 AM
130402B

Politics of Wind Power in Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Senator Frank Lasee has recently proposed legislation to further regulate wind energy in the state: one bill would allow residents who fall ill from wind turbines to sue the developer; the other would give local governments more say on wind siting measures. Joy Cardin's first guest discusses the politics of wind power in Wisconsin. Then, Joy talks with a wind energy advocate who says Lasee's proposals will cause uncertainty for the wind industry and hamper Wisconsin's economy.

Guests:
- Harvey Jacobs, Professor of Urban & Regional Planning and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin's Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies; he specializes in property rights, local zoning and conflicts between state and local governments.
- Chris Kunkle, a wind industry representative in Madison.

Note: Sen. Lasee declined our invitation to appear on the program.

Tuesday
4/2/2013
8:00 AM
130402C

On Your Money: April 2
Spring typically kicks off the homebuying season, and there are plenty of things to consider before taking the plunge. In this week's On Your Money, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley with some tips for potential new homeowners, how to look for and choose a new pad, and how the economy is affected by the housing market.

Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
4/2/2013
9:00 PM
130402C

Monday
4/1/2013
6:00 AM
130401A

Homeschooling
Why do some parents home school their children? What are the benefits of home education? Joy Cardin speaks to a pediatrician who homeschools her children about why she does it and how the stereotypes of homeschoolers are wrong.

Wake-Up Call: Congress recently passed an Agricultural Appropriations Bill and, along with it, a provision that critics are calling "The Monsanto Protection Act." The provision protects genetically modified food from litigation in the face of health risks. In today's Wake-Up Call, our guest tells us why he's concerned and why he thinks you should be, too.

Guest: Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann (BUR-chull-man), pediatrician at St. Louis Children's Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine

WUC Guest: Mark Kastel (cass-TELL), co-director and Senior Farm Policy Analyst at the Cornucopia Institute, a farm policy research group based in Cornucopia, Wisconsin

Monday
4/1/2013
7:00 AM
130401B

State Capitol Report: April 1
Governor Scott Walker and Democrats are weighing in on a recent report showing Wisconsin has been one of the worst states in the nation for private-sector job growth. In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks with WPR's state government reporter about who and what both sides are blaming for the disappointing results. Plus, they'll take a final look at Tuesday's elections for Supreme Court and Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
4/1/2013
7:30 AM
130401X

State Capitol Report: Regulating Frac-Sand Ops
Landowners and local governments would have more say about frac-sand mining operations under a new bill introduced last week. The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin talks with State Senator Kathleen Vinehout about what she says are the problems with the booming industry and how her legislation would control them.

Guest: Kathleen Vinehout, Democratic State Senator from Alma.

Monday
4/1/2013
8:00 AM
130401C

Mondays with Mike - April 2013
A new talk show on the Ideas Network and a new radio station in Rhinelander... there's a lot to talk about this month as WPR's director joins Joy Cardin with the latest news from Wisconsin Public Radio. They'll also take your questions and comments.

Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio

Monday
4/1/2013
9:00 PM
130401C

Friday
3/29/2013
6:00 AM
130329A

Tell Joy Where to Go: April 2013
The weekend weather forecast is actually calling for spring-like conditions for Wisconsin! Tune in for another installment of "Tell Joy Where to Go" when Joy Cardin and her guest travel expert discuss the many fun - and outdoor - events taking place this Easter weekend and beyond in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Event Sampler: http://wpr.org/r/?1075

Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist to Journal & Topics Newspapers, based in DesPlaines (DezPlanes), Illinois, and a Contributing Travel Editor for the online publication, American BoomeR. He's our monthly contributor to our "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

Friday
3/29/2013
7:00 AM
130329B

Drunk Tank Pink
Did you know that a particular shade of pink-dubbed "drunk tank pink"-has a tranquilizing effect and can even calm you? Joy Cardin speaks with a business and psychology professor about how outside forces influence us without our knowledge.

Guest: Adam Alter, author of "Drunk Tank Pink And Other Unexpected Forces That Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave." He's an assistant professor of marketing and psychology at New York University's Stern School of Business.
Drunk Tank Pink And Other Unexpected Forces That S...

Friday
3/29/2013
8:00 AM
130329C

Week in Review: March 29
The United States Supreme Court hears arguments on gay marriage, the candidates for state Supreme Court wind down their cases for a seat on the bench, and Scott Walker - governor AND author. Joy Cardin's guests discuss these and more of the top national and state news in the Week in Review.

Guests:
- Ben Manski, Executive Director of the Liberty Tree foundation and member of the National Leadership Team at Move to Amend.
- Margaret Farrow, former Republican Lietuenant Governor of Wisconsin and a former state lawmaker.

Friday
3/29/2013
9:00 PM
130329C

Thursday
3/28/2013
6:00 AM
130328A

Soap Operas on the Internet
When All My Children and One Life to Live went off the air early last year, fans were devastated. But last month these shows started filming again, and plan to release new shows this spring-on the internet. Joy Cardin speaks to a soap opera expert about how the Internet model will work and if it could really save the soap opera.

Guest: Sam Ford, Director of Digital Strategy with Peppercomm Strategic Communications and co-editor of "The Survival of Soap Opera: Transformations for a New Media Era." He's also an affiliate with both the Program in Comparative Media Studies at MIT and the Popular Culture Studies Program at Western Kentucky University.
The Survival of Soap Opera: Transformations for a ...

Thursday
3/28/2013
7:00 AM
130328B

Election-Day Voter Registration
Voters in Milwaukee and Dane County will be asked in an advisory referendum next week whether residents should be allowed to continue registering at the polls on election day. Joy Cardin's guest columnist explains why he says the law is good for democracy and that arguments against it are weak.

Guest: Eugene Kane, columnist and blogger, and a senior writer for OnMilwaukee.com; he also writes the Sunday Crossroads column for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Thursday
3/28/2013
7:30 AM
130328X

Governor Scott Walker Writing a Book
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is writing a book that will be titled, "Unintimidated: A Governor's Story and a Nation's Challenge," and is due to be released this fall. Joy Cardin talks with a political scientist about what this could mean for Walker's future political ambitions, including a possible run for the White House in 2016.

Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs at UW-Milwaukee.

Thursday
3/28/2013
8:00 AM
130328C

A Father/Son Story of Living with Asperger's
This hour, Joy Cardin's guest shares his unique story as a parent with Asperger's raising a child with Asperger's. Learn about the challenges, adventures, and learning experiences he encountered throughout his journey through parenthood.

Guest: John Elder Robison, author of, "Raising Cubby: A Father and Son's Adventures with Asperger's, Trains, Tractors, and High Explosives"
Raising Cubby: A Father and Son's Adventures with ...

Thursday
3/28/2013
9:00 PM
130328C

Wednesday
3/27/2013
6:00 AM
130327A

Rare Owl Sightings in Southern Wisconsin
People in southern Wisconsin are giving a great big hoot for the great gray owl! Joy Cardin's guest owl expert discusses what's driving this particular bird so far south this year, why we're so fascinated by owls, and answers your owl-related questions.

Guest: Ryan Brady, Research Scientist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource's Bureau of Wildlife Management. He's the Bird Monitoring Coordinator for the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative, and Chairperson of the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology's Rare Birds Records Committee.

Wednesday
3/27/2013
7:00 AM
130327B

Big Question: Overturn Prop 8 and DOMA?
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week on California's gay marriage ban and the National Defense of Marriage Act. Joy Cardin talks with a same-sex marriage advocate and a supporter of traditional marriage in this week's Big Question: Should gay couples be allowed to marry and receive the same benefits as straight couples? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy

Guests:
- Rea (Ray) Carey, Executive Director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. http://www.ngltf.org/
- Julaine Appling, President of Wisconsin Family Action. http://www.wifamilyaction.org/

Wednesday
3/27/2013
8:00 AM
130327C

When Someone Dies...
All of us will die, but few of us will take the opportunity to prepare for the onslaught of arrangements and special considerations that need to be made when a loved one passes away. This hour, Joy Cardin's guest shares his practical guide for the logistics of death.

Guest: Scott Smith, a partner in Viant Capital, a San Francisco-based boutique investment bank and tech business incubator; author of, "When Someone Dies: The Practical Guide to the Logistics of Death"
When Someone Dies: The Practical Guide to the Logi...

Wednesday
3/27/2013
9:00 PM
130327C

Tuesday
3/26/2013
6:00 AM
130326A

Converging Gender Roles
A Pew Research Center poll on time use shows fathers have more than doubled the amount of time they spend on housework, and almost a quarter of single-earner families have women as the sole breadwinner. Joy Cardin speaks to a sociologist about how family gender roles are converging and what this means.

Guest: Philip Cohen, professor of sociology at the University of Maryland. He blogs at www.FamilyInequality.com

Tuesday
3/26/2013
7:00 AM
130326B

Two Takes on Proposed Woodchuck Hunt
A state lawmaker is working on a bill that would remove the Woodchuck from the Wisconsin protected species list and allow people to hunt them. Representative Andre Jacque tells host Joy Cardin why he says the critter is a nuisance and does not deserve protected status. Then, Joy talks with a critic of the bill who agrees that groundhogs are a problem, but that a hunt is over the top.

Guests:
- Andre Jacque, Republican State Representative from De Pere and author of woodchuck hunting bill.
- Shahla (SHAH-lah) Werner, Director of the Wisconsin John Muir Chapter of the Sierra Club.

Tuesday
3/26/2013
8:00 AM
130326C

On Your Money: Retirement edition
A recent survey says nearly half of American workers are not confident they'll have enough money to retire comfortably. In this week's special edition of On Your Money, Joy Cardin talks with a retirement expert about how to plan for life after work. Plus they discuss how to make up setbacks in savings, navigating the job market, when to take Social Security benefits, and other retirement issues.

Guest: Jean Setzfand (SETS-fand), Vice President of Financial Security at AARP; she leads AARP's educational and outreach efforts aimed at having financial peace of mind in retirement.

Tuesday
3/26/2013
9:00 PM
130326C

Monday
3/25/2013
6:00 AM
130325A

Changing Attitudes on Same-Sex Marriage
Several recent polls show that a growing number of Americans support legalized same-sex marriage. Joy Cardin speaks to a sociologist about public attitudes towards same-sex marriage and how they are changing.

Then it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. A group of activists is walking from the headwaters of the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico along the river to raise awareness for pollution. Joy Cardin speaks to a member of the group about the walk and what we should know about water pollution.

Guest:
- Brian Powell, professor of sociology at Indiana University and author of "Counted Out: Same-Sex Relations and American's Definitions of Family."
- Wake-Up Call Guest: Dorene Day, Water Walker and member of the Ojibwe Nation
Counted Out: Same-Sex Relations and Americans' Def...

Monday
3/25/2013
7:00 AM
130325B

State Capitol Report: March 25
The state's budget committee is scheduled to continue combing through Governor Scott Walker's proposed two-year spending plan this week. In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks with WPR's state government reporter about how lawmakers are reacting towards various parts of the package, including the income tax cut, Medicaid changes and expanding private voucher schools.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
3/25/2013
7:30 AM
130325X

State Capitol Report: Sec. Huebsch on Budget
The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin welcomes Department of Administration Secretary Mike Huebsch. He explains why he says the governor's budget proposals are good for job growth and for making government more efficient.

Guest: Mike Huebsch (HIPSH), Wisconsin's Department of Administration Secretary.

Monday
3/25/2013
8:00 AM
130325C

Song without Words
A childhood illness left Joy Cardin's guest with partial hearing loss at the age of six. One problem: for most of his life, he never knew anything was wrong. This hour, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the challenges of living with partial hearing loss.

Guest: Gerald Shea, author of, "Song without Words: Discovering My Deafness Halfway Through Life"
Song without Words: Discovering My Deafness Halfwa...

Monday
3/25/2013
9:00 PM
130325C

Friday
3/22/2013
6:00 AM
130322A

WPR/SNC Survey: Biggest Problems Facing Wisconsi...
What do you think is the biggest problem facing Wisconsin today? Joy Cardin and her guest political scientist and pollster discuss the findings of the latest WPR/St. Norbert College Wisconsin Survey, and how Wisconsin residents feel about Governor Walker, the state legislature, and the state Supreme Court.

Guest: Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College in De Pere and Associate at the St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute.

Friday
3/22/2013
6:30 AM
130322X

WPR/SNC Survey: Mining and Income Tax Cuts
Governor Walker recently signed into law a bill that streamlines the permitting process for a proposed iron ore mine in the Northwoods. Joy Cardin and her guests discuss how Wisconsinites feel about the issue, according to the latest WPR/St. Norbert College Wisconsin Survey. Then, they'll weigh in on Walker's plan to cut income taxes for state residents.

Guests:
- Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College in De Pere and Associate at the St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute.
- Michael Kraft, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Public and Environmental Affairs at UW-Green Bay.

Friday
3/22/2013
7:00 AM
130322B

WPR/SNC Survey: State Supreme Court
The election for state Supreme Court Justice is a little more than a week away. In the latest WPR/St. Norbert College Wisconsin survey, Joy Cardin's guest political scientists discuss whether the high court is too mixed up in politics and how Wisconsinites feel about the Court's job performance.

Guests:
- Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College in De Pere and Associate at the St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute.
- Jolly Emrey (EM-ree), Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Political Science and Public Policy Research at UW-Whitewater.

Friday
3/22/2013
7:30 AM
130322Y

WPR/SNC Survey: Voucher School Expansion
Governor Scott Walker's plan to expand voucher schools in Wisconsin is running into resistance from lawmakers, including from his own party. Joy Cardin and here guests discuss what residents had to say about the concept in the latest WPR/St. Norbert College Wisconsin Survey.

Guests:
- Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College in De Pere and Associate at the St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute.
- Steve Correia (korea), Associate Professor of Teacher Education at St. Norbert College.

Friday
3/22/2013
8:00 AM
130322C

Week in Review: March 22
President Obama makes his first trip to Israel, Governor Walker's proposed budget goes before committee, and the U.S. Senate shelves a ban on assault weapons. Joy Cardin's guests of opposing political perspectives discuss those issues and other top national and state news in the Week in Review.

Guests:
- Steve Prestegard, Journalist and blogger at www.StevePrestegard.com.
- Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney with Bremer & Trollop Law Offices in Wausau and one of Wisconsin's presidential electors.

Friday
3/22/2013
9:00 PM
130322C

Thursday
3/21/2013
6:00 AM
130321A

WPR/SNC Survey: Biggest Problems Facing U.S.
What do you think is the biggest problem facing the United States today? Joy Cardin and her guest political scientist and pollster discuss the findings of the latest WPR/St. Norbert College Wisconsin Survey, and how Wisconsin residents feel about President Obama, Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Guest: Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College in De Pere and Associate at the St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute.

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