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Thursday
7/26/2012
7:00 AM
120726B

Is "coming out" a big deal?
State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa announced this week that she's bisexual, astronaut Sally Ride revealed that she's gay, and newsman Anderson Cooper recently said he's homosexual. Joy Cardin talks with Zamarripa about why she made the announcement. Then her guest discusses why sexual orientation has become such a big deal in American culture, and why he says it's important to respect one's private lifestyle choices.
Guests:

- JoCasta (jo-CAHSS-tuh) Zamarripa (zam-uh-REE-puh), Democratic State Representative, Milwaukee.

- Justin Sitron (SIT-tron), Associate Professor and Director of Master's Programs, Center for Human Sexuality Studies, Widener (WIDE-ner) University, Chester, Pennsylvania; he focuses on intercultural perspectives on sexuality.

Thursday
7/26/2012
7:30 AM
120726X

Apples to Twinkies
The Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group released a new report concluding that federal dollars go towards commodity crops that are usually ingredients for junk food. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the report's findings and how the new federal farm bill could change things.

Guest:

Bruce Speight, Director of WISPIRG, the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group

Thursday
7/26/2012
8:00 AM
120726C

Are Millennials the Screwed Generation?
According to Joy Cardin's guest, today's younger people are paying a stiff price for the poor financial decisions of their parents. He discusses the several reasons why he says millennials are the "screwed generation" - especially when it comes to wealth, employment and debt - and what it means for the rest of the country.
Guest: Joel Kotkin, a fellow in urban futures, Chapman University; contributing editor, City Journal; Author, "The Next Hundred Million: America in 2050." Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?775
The Next Hundred Million: America in 2050

Thursday
7/26/2012
9:00 PM
120726C

Wednesday
7/25/2012
6:00 AM
120725A

New Energy Policies due to Climate Change?
The extremely hot, dry summer across Wisconsin and much of the nation is reigniting the debate over climate change and the effect it's having on our lives. Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker says global warming is real and that he'd like to see a focus on new energy-saving policies. Her second guest lawmaker says this weather is not unprecedented and that it's too soon to be implementing drastic measures.
Guests:

- 6:00 - Brett Hulsey, Democratic State Representative, Madison.

- 6:30 - Jim Ott, Republican State Representative, Mequon.

Wednesday
7/25/2012
7:00 AM
120725B

Big Question: Raise the federal minimum wage?
Dozens of rallies across the country, including in Wisconsin, took place Tuesday in support of increasing the nation's minimum wage. Host Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the issue in this week's Big Question: Should the $7.25 an hour minimum wage be raised?
Guests:

- Mark Wilson, principal, Applied Economic Strategies, LLC, and former deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. Report: http://wpr.org/r/?772

- Michael Rosen, professor of economics, Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Wednesday
7/25/2012
8:00 AM
120725C

The Girl Scouts
It's summer and Girl Scouts around the country are heading off to camp. Joy Cardin talks with a Wisconsin author about the history of the Girl Scouts and the impact the organization has had on girls for the last 100 years.
Guest: Shannon Henry Kleiber, author of "On my Honor: Real Life Lessons from America's First Girl Scout."
On my Honor: Real Life Lessons from America's Firs...

Wednesday
7/25/2012
9:00 PM
120725C

Tuesday
7/24/2012
6:00 AM
120724A

Making Friends as an Adult
Making new friends as a kid is easy, but meeting people and forging new friendships as an adult can be really difficult. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why it's harder to make friends as you age, tips for meeting new people and making new friends, and how important friends can be.

Guest:

Marla Paul, author of "The Friendship Crisis: Finding, Making, and Keeping Friends When You're Not a Kid Anymore." She's a Chicago-based writer. You can find information about her book here: http://wpr.org/r/?771
The Friendship Crisis: Finding, Making, and Keepin...

Tuesday
7/24/2012
7:00 AM
120724B

Calls for Stricter Gun Laws
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and others are calling for stricter gun control laws following the shooting in Aurora, Colorado that left 12 dead and 58 injured. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says we should expect little, if any, change in the near future.
Guest: Robert Spitzer, Chair of the Political Science Department, State University of New York College at Cortland; author, "The Politics of Gun Control."
The Politics of Gun Control

Tuesday
7/24/2012
8:00 AM
120724C

On Your Money: July 24
Tune in for a special "All Questions and Answers" edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley devote the entire hour to answering your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
7/24/2012
9:00 PM
120724C

On Your Monday: July 24
Tune in for a special "All Questions and Answers" edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley devote the entire hour to answering your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
7/23/2012
6:00 AM
120723A

Reactions to Colorado shootings
Joy Cardin rounds up a variety of reactions to last week's shootings in Colorado, including experts on psychology, crime, and gun issues.
Guests (more to follow):

6:07 Neil Kaye, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Jefferson Medical College; he specializes in forensic psychiatry
6:20 Philip Chard, psychotherapist and Columnist for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He's the author of "Nature's Ways: Experiencing the Sacred in the Natural World"
6:35 Stan Stojkovic, (STOY-kuh-vitch), Dean of the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, and Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, UW-Milwaukee.
6:41 Nik Clark, Chairman and President of Wisconsin Carry, Inc
6:50 Geraldo VilaCruz (VILLA-CRUISE), Associate Dean of Counseling at Madison Area Technical College
Nature's Ways: Experiencing the Sacred in the Natu...

Monday
7/23/2012
7:00 AM
120723B

State Capitol Report: July 23
It's the State Capitol Report! Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest happenings in state government, including a disappointing June jobs report, the extreme drought conditions, Democrats taking back control of the Senate, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
7/23/2012
7:30 AM
120723X

New concealed carry rules, voter ID ruling appea...
The State Capitol Report continues with host Joy Cardin and Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen. He discusses proposed new training rules for concealed carry applicants and this week's public hearings on the matter, why the Justice Department is appealing a recent court ruling on voter ID, and reacts to the mass shooting in Colorado.
Guest: J.B. Van Hollen, Wisconsin's Attorney General.

Monday
7/23/2012
8:00 AM
120723C

Origins of the Cigarette & The Case for Abolitio...
Tobacco consumption makes up the single largest preventable cause of death. This hour, Joy Cardin's guest explores the powerful influence of the tobacco industry and makes the case for abolishing the manufacture and sales of cigarettes altogether.
Golden Holocaust: Origins of the Cigarette Catastr...

Monday
7/23/2012
9:00 PM
120723C

Friday
7/20/2012
6:00 AM
120720A

Wisconsin's Diners and Cafes
Wisconsin has no shortage of small-town diners and cafes, each sharing many similarities while offering their own unique characteristics. Joy Cardin's guest discusses her thousands of miles of travels throughout the state, visiting old neighborhoods and main streets in search of the ultimate caf , slice of pie and the meaning of life.
Guest: Joanne Stuttgen (STUT-jen), folklorist and author, "Caf Wisconsin: A Guide to Wisconsin's Down-Home Cafes," and co-author (with Terese Allen), "Caf Wisconsin Cookbook."
Caf Wisconsin Cookbook

Friday
7/20/2012
7:00 AM
120720B

House GOP Targets NPR, Planned Parenthood, other...
Republicans in the U.S. House recently unveiled legislation that would drop AmeriCorps and the national service project, and cut off federal funding for NPR, public television and Planned Parenthood. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the significance of the move, and breaks down the broader budget battles looming in the months ahead.
Guest: David Cohen (CO-win), Professor of Political Science, University of Akron; Fellow, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

Friday
7/20/2012
8:00 AM
120720C

Week in Review, July 13th 2012
On the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests look at the latest court ruling on voter identification in Wisconsin, news from the presidential campaign trail, and ongoing drought conditions.
Guests:

Matt Rothschild, Publisher of The Progressive magazine

Tom Still, President of the Wisconsin Technology Council

Friday
7/20/2012
9:00 PM
120720C

Thursday
7/19/2012
6:00 AM
120719A

Food Deserts
What is a "food desert"? How does this problem occur, and how can we fix it? Joy Cardin's guest explains the concept of a "food desert" and discusses several solutions.

Guests:

Mari Gallagher, principal of Mari Gallagher Research and Consulting, and President of the National Center for Public Research

6:20--Jeff Maurer, owner of Fresh Madison Market. He and his daughter started Fresh Mobile Initative.

Thursday
7/19/2012
7:00 AM
120719B

Voter registration list and Voter ID law
Republican State Senator Mary Lazich (LA-zick) wants the state's voter registration list cross-checked against a Homeland Security database to purge non-citizens. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why she says this will hurt eligible voters. Then, she reacts to the recent ruling by a Dane County judge that says Wisconsin's voter ID law is unconstitutional.
Guest: Andrea Kaminski, Executive Director, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Network. www.lwvwi.org/

Thursday
7/19/2012
8:00 AM
120719C

Hot Sauce!
Do you crave spicy food, even though it's been so hot lately? Joy Cardin's guest does, and she'll discuss different techniques for making your own hot sauce as well as recipes to make spicy food.

Guest:

Jennifer Trainer Thompson, author of "Hot Sauce! Techniques for Making Signature Hot Sauces." She's the author of several other cookbooks and is recognized as a leader in the spicy foods movement. She was called "The Queen of Hot" by the Associated Press.
Hot Sauce! Techniques for Making Signature Hot Sau...

Thursday
7/19/2012
9:00 PM
120719C

Wednesday
7/18/2012
6:00 AM
120718A

Sleep Deprivation is Dangerous
Do you get enough sleep at night? Does how much sleep you get affect your job? Joy Cardin's guest says that sleeplessness is terrible for job performance and can be downright dangerous. He discusses how important sleep is and how you can get better sleep.

Guest:

Dr. Charles Czeisler, Baldino Professor of Sleep Medicine at Harvard
Medical School and Chief of the Division of Sleep Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Wednesday
7/18/2012
7:00 AM
120718B

Big Question: Welfare Reform
Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing perspectives discuss this week's Big Question: Do you support or oppose President Obama's decision to give states more flexibility on welfare's work requirement?
Guests:

- LaDonna Pavetti, Vice President for Family Income Support Division, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Blog: http://wpr.org/r/?764

- Robert Rector, Senior Fellow in the DeVos (dee-VOSE... rhymes with dose) Center for Religion & Civil Society, the Heritage Foundation. Blog: http://wpr.org/r/?765

Wednesday
7/18/2012
8:00 AM
120718C

News Deserts
With the proliferation of 24-hour news cycles and access to new forms of media, it may seem like Americans should be better informed than ever before. But Joy Cardin's guest says that "news deserts" have sprung up around the country, as our most critical information needs are not being met by traditional media.

Guest:

Lew Friedland, Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at UW-Madison, and director of the Center for Communication and Democracy.

Wednesday
7/18/2012
9:00 PM
120718C

Tuesday
7/17/2012
6:00 AM
120717A

Wisconsin's Corn Crop in Big Trouble
Experts say much of southern Wisconsin's corn crop could be wiped out if significant rain does not fall soon. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the dire situation facing many farmers, and the effect it may have on consumers now and down the road.
Guest: Joe Lauer (LAO-wur), Professor of Agronomy, UW-Madison; expert on corn production.

Tuesday
7/17/2012
6:30 AM
120717X

Lawn Care in a Drought
With half of Wisconsin experiencing drought conditions, how are homeowners supposed to keep their lawns thriving? Joy Cardin's guest lawncare expert discusses the best ways to care for your yard in a drought and answers your lawncare questions!

Guest:

Karen Johannsen, co-owner of Johannsen's Greenhouses, a family-
owned business in Madison.

Tuesday
7/17/2012
7:00 AM
120717B

Furor Over Where U.S. Olympics Uniforms are Made
During the opening ceremonies next week in London, members of the U.S. Olympics teams will be sporting uniforms that are made in China. Joy Cardin's guest says this is evidence that the country's trade policies have gone "horribly awry" by not only damaging the nation's economy, but our sense of self.
Guest: John Nichols, Associate Editor, The Capital Times, and Washington Correspondent, The Nation magazine. Recent blog: http://wpr.org/r/?763

Tuesday
7/17/2012
8:00 AM
120717C

On Your Money: July 17
It's another edition of On Your Money! This week, financial planner Kevin McKinley has some insight on the cost of raising a child, a few new things to consider before buying a tablet PC, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
7/17/2012
9:00 PM
120717C

Monday
7/16/2012
6:00 AM
120716A

Panhandling
The city of Madison recently took a step closer to banning panhandling downtown, a move that critics say will criminalize poverty. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the problem of panhandling and some of the solutions communities around the country have created.

Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Air quality is usually worse in the summer, with all the hot weather and humidity. Joy Cardin's guest discusses who's at risk with poor air quality and how you can protect yourself.

Guest: Michael Scott, Director of the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing and a
clinical professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School. He's also a former member of the Madison Police Department.

Wake-Up Call Guest: Dr. Todd Mahr, Chair of the Leadership Board for the American Lung Association in Wisconsin. He's also a pediatric allergist at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.

Monday
7/16/2012
7:00 AM
120716B

Democrats Take Back State Senate
Democratic State Senator-elect John Lehman of Racine will be sworn in Monday, giving the party a 17-16 majority. In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks with one of the new Democratic leaders about upcoming priorities, Republican allegations of voting problems in Racine, and the possibility of a special session to implement the federal health care law.
Guest: Fred Risser, Democratic State Senator, Madison, and Senate President-to-be.

Monday
7/16/2012
7:30 AM
120716X

Use of Out-of-State Contractors
Eyebrows recently went up in light of a much-delayed report showing Wisconsin's increasing reliance on out-of-state contractors. In the second half of this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the questions being raised and the answers being returned.
Guest: Bill Lueders (LEE-durs), Money and Politics Director, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism. Story: http://wpr.org/r/?759

Monday
7/16/2012
8:00 AM
120716C

Do Dogs Dream?
Do dogs dream? Can they recognize themselves in the mirror? Are they smarter than cats? Join Joy Cardin and her guest to talk about how dogs think, act, and perceive the world.

Guest:

Stanley Coren, author of "Do Dogs Dream? Nearly Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know." He's a professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia and the winner of the Maxwell Medal of Excellence from the Dog Writers Association of America.
Do Dogs Dream? Nearly Everything Your Dog Wants Yo...

Monday
7/16/2012
9:00 PM
120716C

Friday
7/13/2012
6:00 AM
120713A

Lawn Games
The next time you're looking to have some fun outside this summer, consider croquet, kubb (koob), bocce (BAH-chee) or one of many other lawn games! Joy Cardin's guests talk about their favorites, and invite you to share your favorite grass games and memories.
Guests:

- Paul Tukey (TOO-kee), author, "Tag, Toss & Run: 40 Classic Lawn Games." http://www.lawngamesforlife.org

- Chris Malina, producer, "At Issue with Ben Merens" and WPR's resident kubb expert.
Tag, Toss & Run: 40 Classic Lawn Games

Friday
7/13/2012
7:00 AM
120713B

TV's Most Memorable Moments
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 were the most memorable moment in recent television history, according to a new study. Other top events include Hurricane Katrina, the verdict in the O.J. Simpson murder trial and the Challenger space shuttle explosion. Joy Cardin's guest reacts to the report and discusses the ways television affects viewers. Study: http://wpr.org/r/?758
Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor of Television and Pop Culture, and Director, Bleier (BLY-er) Center for Television and Popular Culture, Syracuse University.

Friday
7/13/2012
8:00 AM
120713C

Week in Review: July 13, 2012
This hour, it's the Week in Review! Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the House voting to repeal the health care law, Eric Hovde getting a big boost in new U.S. Senate race polling, and more of the top national and state news stories.
Guests:

- Tony Palmeri, Associate Professor of Communications, UW-Oshkosh, and Media Columnist, Fox Valley SCENE.

- Dan Kapanke, Former Republican State Senator, La Crosse; Owner, La Crosse Loggers baseball team.

Friday
7/13/2012
9:00 PM
120713C

Thursday
7/12/2012
6:00 AM
120712A

Study: Students Say School is Too Easy
A new survey shows that 37 percent of fourth-graders say their math work is too easy, and that more than half of eighth-graders say their history work is too simple. Joy Cardin's guest explains why he says this is a problem and how to go about solving it.
Guest: Ulrich (UHL-rick) Boser (BO-zur), Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress; co-author, "Do Schools Challenge Our Students?" Study: http://wpr.org/r/?754

Thursday
7/12/2012
7:00 AM
120712B

New Deer Hunting Recommendations
Final recommendations from Wisconsin's so-called "deer czar" include letting private landowners hold public hunts on their property, focusing on new chronic wasting disease outbreaks, and greater public relations between the DNR and hunters. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the effects these and other proposals would have on deer hunting in the state.
Guest: Pat Durkin, freelance outdoors columnist for Wisconsin newspapers.

Thursday
7/12/2012
8:00 AM
120712C

The Busy Trap
When people ask you how you are, do you usually respond with "busy"? Joy Cardin's guest says that we're over-scheduling ourselves and that we need to take a step back and relax. He'll discuss why idle time is important and reactions to his New York Times piece on busyness.

Guest:

Tim Kreider, freelance writer and the author of "We Learn Nothing," a collection of essays and cartoons. His writings have appeared in The New York Times, Film Quarterly, The Comics Journal, Jump Cut, and Lip. His cartoon "The Pain-When Will It End?" has appeared in the Baltimore City Paper since 1997.
We Learn Nothing

Thursday
7/12/2012
9:00 PM
120712C

Wednesday
7/11/2012
6:00 AM
120711A

Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain
Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? Joy Cardin's guest proposes a slightly different definition of optimism, saying that optimists are those who feel they have control over their lives.
Guest: Elaine Fox, psychologist, neuroscientist, and author of "Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain: How to Retrain Your Brain to Overcome Pessimism and Achieve a More Positive Outlook"
Rainy Brain, Sunny Brain: How to Retrain Your Brai...

Wednesday
7/11/2012
7:00 AM
120711B

Big Question: Let tax cuts for the rich expire?
President Obama is calling for a one-year extension of the Bush-era tax cuts for those making less than $250,000 a year, and a tax hike for those making more than that. Joy Cardin's guests discuss this week's Big Question: Should the Bush-era tax cuts expire for the wealthiest Americans? Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Brad Bannon, President, Bannon Communications Research. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?750

- Ford O'Connell, Chairman, CivicForumPAC. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?751

Wednesday
7/11/2012
8:00 AM
120711C

Suffering Succotash
Do you find yourself making up colorful excuses to avoid eating Brussels sprouts? Does the thought of rice pudding make you want to gag? Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the science of picky eating, and how picky eaters can learn to broaden their palates.
Guest: Stephanie Lucianovic (loo-see-AH-no-vick), author of "Suffering Succotash: A Picky Eater's Quest to Understand Why we Hate the Foods we Hate."
Suffering Succotash: A Picky Eater's Quest to Unde...

Wednesday
7/11/2012
9:00 PM
120711C

Tuesday
7/10/2012
6:00 AM
120710A

Study: Smoking in movies causing kids to smoke
A new study shows that cigarette smoking in teen-friendly movies causes kids to pick up the habit. Joy Cardin's guest explains why he says that is, and why he says all movies that contain smoking scenes should be rated R.
Guest: Dr. James Sargent, professor of pediatrics at the Geisel (GUY-zul) School of Medicine, Dartmouth College. Study: http://wpr.org/r/?748

Tuesday
7/10/2012
7:00 AM
120710B

Politics and Policies of Health Care
This week the House of Representatives will vote on whether or not the Affordable Care Act should be repealed now that it's been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the upcoming vote, how states around the country are dealing with the healthcare decision, and how this law could affect the November elections.
Guest: Tom Oliver, Professor, Department of Population Health Sciences, UW-Madison; Director, UW Master of Public Health Program.

Tuesday
7/10/2012
8:00 AM
120710C

On Your Money
It's another edition of On Your Money! This week, Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss some great money-saving tips and answer your personal finance questions...and Kevin looks at the 5-year anniversary of the iPhone and offers some air conditioning tips.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. http://www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
7/10/2012
9:00 PM
120710C

On Your Money
It's another edition of On Your Money! This week, Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss some great money-saving tips and answer your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. http://www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
7/9/2012
6:00 AM
120709A

Climate Change?
Extreme heat across much of the country, flooding in some regions, wildfires in Colorado, strong storms-are these signs of global warming? Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the extreme weather across the country and why he says this is only the beginning.

Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-up Call. With all the hot weather the beaches in Wisconsin have been packed. Joy Cardin's guest shares what to look for to avoid bacteria and algae at the beach, and where to get updates on your local beach conditions.

Guest:

Jeff Masters, Director of Meteorology at Weather Underground

Wake-Up Call Guest:

Donalea Dinsmore, Great Lakes Quality Assurance and Funding Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Part of her job is to coordinate the beach monitoring program.

Monday
7/9/2012
7:00 AM
120709B

State Capitol Report: Mark Miller
On the first part of the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks to State Senator Mark Miller about the state's pension study, a recount in a Senate recall election, and whether his party controls the Senate.
Guest: Mark Miller, Democratic State Senator from Monona

Monday
7/9/2012
7:30 AM
120709X

State Capitol Report--Drunk Driving Bill
Wisconsin state laws punishing drunk drivers are among the weakest in the United States. Joy Cardin's guest wants to introduce legislation that will change this fact and increase the penalties for those who operate a vehicle while intoxicated.

Guest:

Alberta Darling, Wisconsin State Senator (R) from the 8th Senate District. Senator Darling represents portions of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha Counties.

Monday
7/9/2012
8:00 AM
120709C

The New New Media (new edition!)
The internet and social media change too fast to keep track of...but Joy Cardin's guest is trying. Joy and her guest look at the ever-changing landscape of the online world, how it affects politics and popular culture, and what's on the cutting edge.
Guest: Paul Levinson, Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University. The new edition of his book "New, New Media" is coming out this month. His blog: www.paullevinson.blogspot.com
New New Media

Monday
7/9/2012
9:00 PM
120709C

Friday
7/6/2012
6:00 AM
120706A

Camping in Wisconsin
There are nearly five-thousand campsites throughout the Wisconsin state park system, offering something for pros who've been camping for decades and rookies looking to pitch their first tent. Joy Cardin's guest offers tips on where to camp in Wisconsin, what to bring, how to build a fire, and invites you to share your favorite camping stories and experiences.
Guest: Kevin Revolinski, world travel expert, Madison; author of several guide books, including "Best in Tent Camping in Wisconsin." Camping piece: http://wpr.org/r/?746. Blog: http://revtravel.com/
Wisconsin's Best Beer Guide: A Travel Companion

Friday
7/6/2012
7:00 AM
120706B

State and National Economic Outlook
Economists expect the June employment report to be released Friday morning will show roughly 100-thousand jobs added in the United States. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the state of the nation's economy and what it's going to take to make it thrive again, as well as Wisconsin's economic outlook.
Guest: Brian Jacobsen, Associate Professor of Business Administration, Wisconsin Lutheran College, and Chief Portfolio Strategist, Wells Fargo Management Funds, LLC.

Friday
7/6/2012
8:00 AM
120706C

Week in Review, July 6th 2012
On this edition of the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests look at Wisconsin's new pension study, new federal job numbers, ongoing reaction to the Supreme Court health care ruling, and the heat.
Guests:

Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University

Chris Lato, former communications director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin and GOP campaign consultant.

Friday
7/6/2012
9:00 PM
120706C

Thursday
7/5/2012
6:00 AM
120705A

Why We Lie... and How to Cope with Liars
According to Joy Cardin's guest, people tell about one lie per day. She discusses why people stretch the truth, when it can be appropriate, and how to deal with the liars in your life.
Guest: Elaine (e-LAIN-nee) Ducharme (do-SHARM), licensed psychologist in private practice, Glastonbury, Connecticut; adjunct professor, University of Hartford.

Thursday
7/5/2012
7:00 AM
120705B

The Future of the WRS
A new report released this week recommends that no changes be made to the $77 billion Wisconsin Retirement System. Our guest this hour joins us to talk about the report and what it means for the future of the WRS.
Guest: Karen (CAR-en) Holden, Professor Emerita of Public Affairs and Consumer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Thursday
7/5/2012
7:30 AM
120705X

Expand Wis. Retirement System to Private Sector?
A new report released this week recommends that no changes be made to the $77 billion Wisconsin Retirement System. But Joy Cardin's guest says the WRS should be opened to public and private sector workers to help ensure their financial security.
Guest: Buzz Davis, a progressive political activist, Stoughton; Leader, Protect Our Wisconsin Retirement System (POWRS). Opinion piece: http://wpr.org/r/?745

Thursday
7/5/2012
8:00 AM
120705C

101 Misused Words
When should you use "healthy" or "healthful?" Can you leave the hyphen out of "e-mail?" Is it better to use "OK" or "okay?" Joy Cardin's grammar expert answers those questions and more to help you avoid the pitfalls of the English language's most troublesome words.
Guest: Mignon (min-YAHN) Fogarty, "The Grammar Girl." Author, "Grammar Girl's 101 Troublesome Words You'll Master in No Time." http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/
Grammar Girl's 101 Troublesome Words You'll Master...

Thursday
7/5/2012
9:00 PM
120705C

Wednesday
7/4/2012
6:00 AM
120704A

Fourth of July Foods
What special foods are you making for the Fourth of July? Joy Cardin and her guest discuss recipes for cookout dishes and sides that don't require hours in the kitchen-but will still wow your friends and loved ones.

Guest:

Amy Hanten, author of "The Cooking Mom" cookbook, blogger, and host of the lifestyle/cooking show "Living with Amy" on Fox 11 in Green Bay.

Wednesday
7/4/2012
7:00 AM
120704B

Psychology of Hot Weather
With ongoing high temperatures, Joy Cardin's guest psychologist says bad weather can have an impact on our mood and our emotional well-being. He'll tell us why..and what we can do about it.
Guest: Frank Farley, psychologist at Temple University and past president of the American Psychological Association

Wednesday
7/4/2012
8:00 AM
120704C

The Pursuit of Happiness
The Declaration of Independence is about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness-so what are you doing to pursue happiness in your life this Independence Day? Joy Cardin and her guest discuss why it's important to pursue happiness and all the different ways you can.

Guest:

John de Graaf, co-founder of the Happiness Initiative, documentary filmmaker, and co-author of "What's the Economy For, Anyway: Why It's Time to Stop Chasing Growth and Start Pursuing Happiness."
What's the Economy For, Anyway: Why It's Time to S...

Wednesday
7/4/2012
9:00 PM
120704C

Tuesday
7/3/2012
6:00 AM
120703A

National Toy Hall of Fame
You have until the end of July to nominate your favorite toy to the National Toy Hall of Fame. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the nomination process, the most iconic toys in American history, and what toys might be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year.

Guest:

Chris Bensch, Vice President for Collections at The Strong in Rochester, New York. The museum includes the National Toy Hall of Fame and the National Museum of Play. www.toyhalloffame.org

Tuesday
7/3/2012
7:00 AM
120703B

Future of Health Care in Wisconsin
Now that the United States Supreme Court has upheld nearly all of the Affordable Care Act, Joy Cardin's guest discusses what it means for the future of health care in Wisconsin, and answers your health care-related questions.
Guest: Karen Timberlake, Director, Population Health Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health; Former Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Tuesday
7/3/2012
7:30 AM
120703X

Wisconsin AG Weighs In on Health Care Decision
Governor Scott Walker says he is going to wait on implementing the Affordable Care Act in Wisconsin pending the outcome of the November elections. Joy Cardin's guest explains why he agrees with that approach, but that the law still has to be followed. He also discusses why he says last week's Supreme Court ruling is a victory for state's rights.
Guest: J.B. Van Hollen, Attorney General of Wisconsin.

Tuesday
7/3/2012
8:00 AM
120703C

On Your Money
Join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin has advice on long-term care insurance, new information on retirement plans, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
7/3/2012
9:00 PM
120703C

Monday
7/2/2012
6:00 AM
120702A

How to be a Better Morning Person
Are you generally a morning person or a night owl? New research shows that early risers are happier, healthier and more satisfied than other people. Joy Cardin's guest shares some practical tips on making your mornings more pleasing, and your life more productive.
Then, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy's guest says the hot, dry weather has created extremely dangerous - and highly flammable - conditions over parts of the state, so take precautions this Fourth of July week.
Guests:

- Laura Vanderkam (VAN-der-cam), writer and blogger from Philadelphia. Author, "What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast: A Short Guide to Making Over Your Mornings - and Life." http://lauravanderkam.com/

- 6:50 - Catherine Koele (COO-lee), Wildfire Prevention Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. http://wpr.org/r/?744
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfas...

Monday
7/2/2012
7:00 AM
120702B

State Capitol Report--July 2, 2012
Job numbers, the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin, and of course last week's Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act are all topics for this week's State Capitol Report. Join Joy Cardin and her guests to discuss these and other top state stories.

Guest:

Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter

Monday
7/2/2012
7:30 AM
120702X

Referendum to Recall State Laws?
The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker makes the case as to why she says the public should be allowed to force a referendum to repeal individual state laws.
Guest: Terese Berceau (bur-SO), Democratic State Representative, Madison.

Monday
7/2/2012
8:00 AM
120702C

Mondays with Mike: July 2012 edition
It's the first Monday of the month, which means it's time for another edition of Mondays with Mike. WPR Director Mike Crane joins Joy Cardin to fill you in on the latest about WPR programming and operations. Plus, learn about the important role the Educational Communications Board serves with regard to public radio, television and more across the state.
Guests:

- Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

- 8:20-8:30 - Gene Purcell, Executive Director, Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.

Monday
7/2/2012
9:00 PM
120702C

Mondays with Mike: July 2012 edition
It's the first Monday of the month, which means it's time for another edition of Mondays with Mike. WPR Director Mike Crane joins Joy Cardin to fill you in on the latest about WPR programming and operations. Plus, learn about the important role the Educational Communications Board serves with regard to public radio, television and more across the state.
Guests:

- Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

- 9:20-9:30 - Gene Purcell, Executive Director, Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.

Friday
6/29/2012
6:00 AM
120629A

Tell Joy Where to Go: July 2012
Summer-like weather has arrived in full force across Wisconsin, just in time for Independence Day. Rob Ferrett's guest has some great ideas to help you celebrate your patriotism, plus some other fun events to take in for the rest of July.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers, and Contributing Travel Editor, American BoomeR. Monthly contributor to our "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

Friday
6/29/2012
7:00 AM
120629B

SCOTUS' Health Care Decision Round-Up
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled by a 5-to-4 vote to uphold most of the Affordable Care Act, including the individual mandate provision. Rob Ferrett's guests react to the decision and what it means for the future of health care in Wisconsin.
Guests:

7:07 - Jolly Emrey, Associate Professor of Political Science, UW-Whitewater; one of her areas of expertise is law and courts.

7:15 - Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point

7:22 - Tom Oliver, Professor, Department of Population Health Sciences, UW-Madison; Director, UW Master of Public Health Program.

7:36 - Ron Johnson, Republican U.S. Senator, Oshkosh

7:45 - Ron Kind, Democratic U.S. Representative, La Crosse.

Friday
6/29/2012
8:00 AM
120629C

Week in Review: June 29, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act-commonly referred to as "Obamacare"-is constitutional. Rob Ferrett will get two perspectives on this decision and other top national and state stories in the Week in Review.

Guests:

-John Smart, past chair of the Price County Democratic Party, regular contributor to Fighting Bob and newspapers around the state

-David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His new blog is www.ibwisconsin.com/blaska

Friday
6/29/2012
9:00 PM
120629C

Week in Review: June 29, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act-commonly referred to as "Obamacare"-is constitutional. Rob Ferrett will get two perspectives on this decision and other top national and state stories in the Week in Review.

Guests:

--John Smart, past chair of the Price County Democratic Party, regular contributor to Fighting Bob and newspapers around the state

--David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His new blog is www.ibwisconsin.com/blaska

Thursday
6/28/2012
6:00 AM
120628A

Why Love Hurts
Love has always caused anguish and suffering, but Rob Ferrett's guest says that modern romance causes a new and distinct kind of pain. She discusses the social factors that make relationships more difficult now than they have been in the past.

Guest:

Eva Illouz, author of "Why Love Hurts." She's a professor of sociology at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. She's written several other books, including "Cold Intimacies: The Making of Emotional Capitalism" and "Consuming the Romantic Utopia."
Why Love Hurts

Thursday
6/28/2012
7:00 AM
120628B

The American Bible
What do Huckleberry Finn, the Declaration of Independence, and the autobiography of Malcolm X all have in common? Rob Ferrett's guest says they're all part of a common canon of works that have and continue to define what it means to be American. He'll discuss how our words bring us together and divide us, and what they can teach us about civility.
Guest: Stephen Prothero, author of "The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation"
The American Bible: How our Words Unite, Divide, a...

Thursday
6/28/2012
8:00 AM
120628C

In Doubt
A new registry of innocent prisoners shows that hundreds of Americans have been wrongly convicted of crimes they didn't commit. Rob Ferrett's guest discusses why these convictions occur and how we can change the criminal justice system so they don't happen in the future.

Guest:

Dan Simon, author of "In Doubt: The Psychology of the Criminal Justice Process." He's also a professor of law and psychology at the University of Southern California.
In Doubt: The Psychology of the Criminal Justice P...

Thursday
6/28/2012
9:00 PM
120628C

Wednesday
6/27/2012
6:00 AM
120627A

Kids and Technology
Facebook recently announced plans to study allowing children under thirteen to have profiles on its website, and parents now have more options than ever to monitor their kids' online time. Rob Ferrett's guest discusses how parents should monitor their kids online and the best practices to properly supervise them.

Then, after six-fifty, Rob's guest has some tips on staying cool and safe during the upcoming heat wave in Wisconsin, and whether parts of the state can expect some much-needed rain any time soon.
Guest:

- Monica Vila, Chief Technology Mom and founder of The Online Mom blog, at www.TheOnlineMom.com

- 6:50 - Jeff Last, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Green Bay.

Wednesday
6/27/2012
7:00 AM
120627B

Big Question: Health care law good or bad for US...
On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court is expected to hand down its ruling on President Obama's health care law. After seven, Rob Ferrett's guests discuss this week's Big Question: Would the U.S. be better off with or without the Affordable Health Care Act? Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Grace-Marie Turner, president, Galen (GAY-lin) Institute. http://www.galen.org/

- Robert Kraig, executive director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin. http://citizenactionwi.org/

Wednesday
6/27/2012
8:00 AM
120627C

The Ball: Discovering the Object of the Game
From the ancient Mayans to baseball to the World Cup, the ball is one of the most popular toys in human history. Rob Ferrett's guest presents the history of the ball - and why we play.
Guest: John Fox, anthropologist and author of "The Ball: Discovering the Object of the Game"
The Ball: Discovering the Object of the Game

Wednesday
6/27/2012
9:00 PM
120627C

The Ball: Discovering the Object of the Game
From the ancient Mayans to baseball to the World Cup, the ball is one of the most popular toys in human history. Rob Ferrett's guest presents the history of the ball-and why we play.
Guest: John Fox, anthropologist and author of "The Ball: Discovering the Object of the Game"

Tuesday
6/26/2012
6:00 AM
120626A

Bike Tribes
The popularity of bicycles is on the rise, but that doesn't mean that all cyclists are the same. Rob Ferrett's guest discusses the different "tribes" of bicycle enthusiasts that he wrote about in his field guide to the North American cyclist.

Guest:

Mike Magnuson, author of "Bike Tribes: A Field Guide to North American
Cyclists." He's a passionate cyclist, all-around cycling expert and long-time contributor to Bicycling magazine, whose work has appeared in the Best American Sportswriting series.
Bike Tribes: A Field Guide to North American Cycli...

Tuesday
6/26/2012
7:00 AM
120626B

Fast and Furious
The U.S. House of Representatives could vote this week on whether to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for his role in Operation Fast and Furious. After seven, Rob Ferrett's guest explains why he says President Obama's claim of executive privilege in not handing over related documents is frivolous, and that Americans deserve answers.
Guest: John Hinderaker (HIN-deh-rah-ker), Minneapolis attorney and blogger, www.PowerLineBlog.com; Senior fellow, Claremont Institute.

Tuesday
6/26/2012
7:30 AM
120626X

Inside SCOTUS
The nation is eagerly waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on President Obama's health care law. In the meantime, Rob Ferrett's guest, after seven, provides an inside look at the High Court, including how the justices get along, how decisions are made, and the impact their opinions have on the country's political landscape.
Guest: Amy Howe (HOW), Editor, U.S. Supreme Court Blog: http://www.scotusblog.com/. Partner, Goldstein (GOLD-steen) & Russell, P.C.

Tuesday
6/26/2012
8:00 AM
120626C

On Your Money--special automotive edition
Rob Ferrett welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for a special automotive edition of On Your Money. Kevin will share advice on saving money on your car...and answer your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
6/26/2012
9:00 PM
120626C

Monday
6/25/2012
6:00 AM
120625A

Daydreaming
Rob Ferrett and his guest talk about the lost art of daydreaming...why we don't take time for it....and why we should.

And in the Monday Morning Wake Up Call, experts are predicting a buggy summer this year, with lots of mosquitoes and other pests. Rob Ferrett's guest discusses why this is happening and how you can protect yourself.

Guest: Danny Heitman, columnist for the Baton Rouge Advocate and frequent contributor to national newspapers; Opinion piece: http://wpr.org/r/?743

Wake-Up Call Guest: Krista Hamilton, survey entomologist for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection

Monday
6/25/2012
7:00 AM
120625B

State Capitol Report: June 25
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report. Rob Ferrett and his guest discuss the latest Marquette University Law School Poll, which has former Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson ahead in the U.S. Senate race and some changes in how Wisconsinites view recall elections. Plus, the latest in the recount for the state Senate seat in Racine. Poll: https://law.marquette.edu/poll/
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, Marquette University; Co-Developer and Contributor, www.PollsAndVotes.com.

Monday
6/25/2012
7:30 AM
120625X

Economic Growth Slows in Wis.
The latest outlook from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue says the state's economy is still growing, but at a slower pace over the last few months. The State Capitol Report continues after seven-thirty when Rob Ferrett's guest explains some of the factors for the gradual improvement, and what needs to happen for a full recovery.
Guest: T.J. Brooks, Associate Professor and Chair of Economics, UW-La Crosse.

Monday
6/25/2012
8:00 AM
120625C

Superman!
It's a bird, it's a plane...it's Superman! Rob Ferrett's guest talks about the history of the iconic superhero, and his life in comics, tv shows, and movies.
Guest: Larry Tye, journalist and author of "Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero"
Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Mos...

Monday
6/25/2012
9:00 PM
120625C

Friday
6/22/2012
6:00 AM
120622A

Farmers' Markets of the Heartland
Farmers' Market season is back, and markets all over the Midwest are brimming with fresh flowers, fruits, and produce. John Munson talks about locally produced foods with a food writer who visited farmers' markets in 8 states across the Midwest.
Guest: Janine MacLachlan (Mack-LOCK-lan), author of Farmers' Markets of the Heartland.
Farmers' Markets of the Heartland

Friday
6/22/2012
7:00 AM
120622B

Cult Classic Films
This weekend in Milwaukee The Big Lebowski fans will celebrate Lebowskifest, a gathering dedicated to The Dude. John Munson's guest explains what exactly makes a film a "cult classic" like The Big Lebowski-and why we can't stop watching them.

Guest:

Jon Pollack, history instructor and pop culture expert at Madison Area Technical College

Friday
6/22/2012
8:00 AM
120622C

Week in Review: June 22, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court rules on indecency in broadcasting and union fees but holds off on health care, Mitt Romney visits the Badger state, and Tommy Thompson leads in a new U.S. Senate poll. After eight, John Munson and his guests discuss those issues and the rest of the top national and state stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Louis Fortis, Editor-in-Chief, The Shepherd Express.

- Margaret Farrow, Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.

Friday
6/22/2012
9:00 PM
120622C

Thursday
6/21/2012
6:00 AM
120621A

Brain Neurobics
For many of us, as we get older our memory starts to fade. John Munson's guest discusses different mind games we can play and other tips to keep our brains sharp, even as we get older.

Guest:

Cheryl Deep, head of media relations and communications at the Institute
of Gerontology at Wayne State University. She leads the Institute's "Brain Neurobics" sessions.

Thursday
6/21/2012
7:00 AM
120621B

UW Tuition Hike and College Credit Program
Tuition is going up 5.5 percent at all University of Wisconsin System campuses for the 2012-2013 academic year. John Munson's guest defends the increase and explains why he says it had to be done. Then, he discusses a new plan that would grant students college credit for their work and life experiences.
Guests:

- David Giroux (JIR-roo), Executive Director of Communications and External Relations, University of Wisconsin System

- 7:30 - David Schejbal (SKAY-bul), Dean and Director, UW-Extension's Division of Continuing Education Online and E-Learning.

Thursday
6/21/2012
8:00 AM
120621C

Engines of Change
The Model T, the Corvair, the Prius, and more...John Munson's guest looks at American history as told by fifteen significant cars.
Guest: Paul Ingrassia (in-GRAH-see-uh), automotive journalist and author of "Engines of Change: A History of the American Dream in Fifteen Cars"
Engines of Change: A History of the American Dream...

Thursday
6/21/2012
9:00 PM
120621C

Wednesday
6/20/2012
6:00 AM
120620A

Cougars returning to Wisconsin
A new study shows that the cougar population is rising in Wisconsin and the rest of the Midwest after years of only sporadic reports of sightings. John Munson's guest discusses why the big cats have returned to the state, and answers your cougar-related questions.
Guest: Adrian Wydeven (WHY-duh-vin), Mammalian Ecologist and Conservation Biologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Cougar info: http://wpr.org/r/?741

Wednesday
6/20/2012
7:00 AM
120620B

Big Question: Pres. Obama's immigration reform
Join host John Munson and his guests for the Big Question. This week, they debate President Obama's recent decision to not deport younger illegal immigrants. Poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Lynn Tramonte, Deputy Director, America's Voice. http://americasvoiceonline.org/

- Stacy Washington, member, National Advisory Council of the Project 21 black conservative leadership network. http://wpr.org/r/?742

Wednesday
6/20/2012
8:00 AM
120620C

As Texas Goes...
As Texas goes, so goes the nation. That's according to John Munson's guest, who says that Texas's influence can be felt across the nation in the way of education reform, bank deregulation, environmental laws, and much more.
Guest: Gail Collins, a national columnist for The New York Times and best-selling author. Her latest book is, "As Texas Goes...How the Lone Star State Hijacked the American Agenda."
As Texas Goes...How the Lone Star State Hijacked t...

Wednesday
6/20/2012
9:00 PM
120620C

Tuesday
6/19/2012
6:00 AM
120619A

"Flame" and the Future of Cyber Warfare
Millions of Microsoft customers were recently issued security upgrades to protect their computers from the U.S. and Israel's cyberwar with Iran. In particular is a virus named "Flame," which some experts say is more sophisticated and malicious than any other cyber weapon to date. John Munson's guest discusses the dangers of this super bug, the threats it poses to the nation and individuals, and what the future holds for cyber warfare.
Guest: Fred Cate, Distinguished Professor and C. Ben Dutton Professor of Law, Indiana University; Director, Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research. http://cacr.iu.edu/

Tuesday
6/19/2012
7:00 AM
120619B

Syria, Russia, and the G-20 Summit
With the recent suspension of a United Nations monitoring mission in Syria, reports of escalated violence there will surely dominate the Group of 20 meeting this week. John Munson's guest discusses the situation in Syria, the souring relationship between Washington and Moscow, and other international politics.

Guest:

Jeremi Suri, Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs, History, and Public Affairs at the University of Texas-Austin, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and the Strauss Center for International Security and Law. His latest book is "Liberty's Surest Guardian."
Liberty's Surest Guardian: American Nation-Buildin...

Tuesday
6/19/2012
8:00 AM
120619C

On Your Money: Teaching Financial Lit to Kids
Lots of kids are enjoying their summer vacation. But in addition to having lots of fun, they can also be making a few bucks. In a special edition of On Your Money, John Munson's guest shares a few simple tips on making money, how parents can help them manage their new-found wealth, and why it's important to teach financial literacy to children.
Guest: Susan Beacham (BEECH-um), financial literacy expert, author and columnist. Founder, Money Savvy Generation: www.msgen.com. Blog: www.susanbeacham.com.

Tuesday
6/19/2012
9:00 PM
120619C

Monday
6/18/2012
6:00 AM
120618A

Distracted by the dash?
In an effort to curb distracted driving, U.S. automakers are being advised to follow voluntary government guidelines on dashboard technologies. John Munson's guest says we can't solely blame a dash's infotainment system for inattentive driving, and why new technology should be credited with keeping motorists safer.
Then, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. John's guest says that while summer is often associated with vacations, holidays and fun, it also means blood shortages. She discusses why supplies are down and how you can help replenish them and save lives.
Guests:

- Russ Rader (RAY-dur), Senior Vice President of Communications, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. www.iihs.org/

- 6:50 - Sue Gonsior (GAHN-zer), Communications Manager, American Red Cross, St. Paul, Minnesota. www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Monday
6/18/2012
7:00 AM
120618B

5 Bipartisan Ways to Boost Wis. Economy
It's the State Capitol Report! John Munson's guest lays out five bipartisan approaches he says would make Wisconsin's economy stronger.
Guest: Tom Still, President, Wisconsin Technology Council. Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?738

Monday
6/18/2012
7:30 AM
120618X

Nass: Legislative Input Needed for Tuition Costs
The State Capitol Report continues when John Munson and his guest lawmaker talk about the recent tuition increase at UW System schools. He discusses why the state legislature should have more of a say in tuition costs and why middle-class students are being hurt most.
Guest: Steve Nass, Republican State Representative, Whitewater; Chairman, Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee. Recent memo: http://wpr.org/r/?739

Monday
6/18/2012
8:00 AM
120618C

The Price of Inequality
According to John Munson's guest, the top one percent of Americans control forty percent of the nation's wealth; however, they don't realize that their fate is dependent on how the other ninety-nine percent live. He explains what he says led to such a growing inequality, and how our divided society spells trouble for the country's future.
Guest: Joseph Stiglitz (STIG-lits), Professor of Finance and Economics, and Executive Director and Co-Founder, Initiative for Policy Dialogue, Columbia University School of Business; Winner, 2001 Nobel Prize for economics; Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers under President Bill Clinton; Author, "The Price of Inequality: How Today's Divided Society Endangers Our Future." http://www.josephstiglitz.com/
The Price of Inequality: How Today's Divided Socie...

Friday
6/15/2012
6:00 AM
120615A

Fishing Fun
Lots of anglers will be taking to Wisconsin's waters this Father's Day weekend and throughout the summer... and will no doubt come back with plenty of stories! Joy Cardin's guest shares some of his own fish tales, and invites you to tell us about your favorite fishing memories, especially with Dad.
Guest: Dan Small, host/producer of the public television show, "Outdoor Wisconsin," "Outdoors Radio with Dan Small," and contributing editor, Wisconsin Outdoor News. Co-author, "Outdoors Wisconsin Cookbook." http://dansmalloutdoors.com/

Friday
6/15/2012
7:00 AM
120615B

Recall Election Impact on Conservative Politics
Joy Cardin's guest discusses how the recall election results could impact the presidential election in November, what legislation other state governors could enact, and conservative politics, both statewide and nationally.

Guest:

John McAdams, associate professor of political science at Marquette
University

Friday
6/15/2012
8:00 AM
120615C

Week in Review, June 15th, 2012
On this edition of the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests look at Governor Walker's beer and brat summit, the debate over jobs in the presidential race, and other top state and national news stories.
Guests:

Georgia Duerst-Lahti, Professor of Political Science at Beloit College

Steve Prestegard, editor of the Platteville Journal

Friday
6/15/2012
9:00 PM
120615C

Thursday
6/14/2012
6:00 AM
120614A

Uncivil America
According to a new survey, 83 percent of Americans say they have experienced uncivil behavior in their lives, with most instances happening while driving. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why rudeness is on the rise, how we can deal with someone's bad behavior, and how we can become friendlier people. Survey: http://wpr.org/r/?737
Guest: Jacqueline Whitmore, etiquette expert and founder, Protocol School of Palm Beach, Florida. Author, "Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities That Distinguish Professionals." www.etiquetteexpert.com.
Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities T...

Thursday
6/14/2012
7:00 AM
120614B

The Future of the Wisconsin Retirement System
Does the Wisconsin Retirement System need to be reformed? Joy Cardin's guest says serious structural changes are needed, and during the second half-hour of the program another guest argues the System is doing just fine.
Guests : Jason Richwine, Senior Policy Analyst for Empirical Studies in the Domestic Policy Studies Department at The Heritage Foundation; and
Betsy Kippers, an educator from Racine, and vice president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council.

Thursday
6/14/2012
8:00 AM
120614C

Future of progressive politics
Joy Cardin welcomes John Nichols for a look at what recall elections mean for the future of progressive politics and for Wisconsin.
Guest: John Nichols, associate editor of The Capital Times and Washington correspondent for The Nation magazine

Thursday
6/14/2012
9:00 PM
120614C

Wednesday
6/13/2012
6:00 AM
120613A

Old-Fashioned Candy
Take your sweet tooth on a trip down memory lane with Joy Cardin and her guest! She discusses the appeal of candy buttons, hot dog bubble gum, wax lips and other old-fashioned treats, and invite you to weigh in with your personal favorites.
Guest: Debbie Maley (MAY-lee), co-founder and co-owner, www.NostalgicCandy.com.

Wednesday
6/13/2012
7:00 AM
120613B

Big Question: more or fewer public employees?
The two main presidential candidates are going back and forth about how many public employees we need. Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: do we need more or fewer public sector workers? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

Bryce Covert (KOE-vert), Editor of the Roosevelt Institute's Next New Deal blog, and contributor to the Nation magazine

Diana Furchtgott-Roth (FURSHT-gott ROTH), a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of RealClearMarkets.com.

Wednesday
6/13/2012
8:00 AM
120613C

June Open Line
Got an idea for a program or guest you'd like to hear on the Joy Cardin Show? Call in with your suggestions during our June open line.

Wednesday
6/13/2012
9:00 PM
120613C

June Open Line
Got an idea for a program or guest you'd like to hear on the Joy Cardin Show? Call in with your suggestions during our June open line.

Tuesday
6/12/2012
6:00 AM
120612A

Cuss Control
Annoyance with cussing has led one town to consider fines for flagrant public swearing. Joy Cardin's guest says we should make a personal effort to control our cussing.
Guest: Jim O'Connor, author of "Cuss Control; The Complete Book on How to Curb Your Cursing" - his ten tips to stop swearing: http://cusscontrol.com/tips1.html
Cuss Control; The Complete Book on How to Curb You...

Tuesday
6/12/2012
7:00 AM
120612B

Capitol Cookout and the Future of Wis. Politics
Gov. Scott Walker has scheduled a bipartisan capitol cookout for today in hopes of healing the state after the bitter recall fight. Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker discusses his wishes for the bratwurst summit, uniting the political left and the right, and priorities for state government.
Guest: Mark Pocan (po-CAN), Democratic State Representative, Madison; candidate for Wisconsin's second Congressional district.

Tuesday
6/12/2012
7:30 AM
120612X

Recall Reform
If Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker gets his way, it'll become more difficult to recall an elected official, limiting the option to cases of crime or malfeasance. He discusses his reasoning behind the idea, as well as his goals for the future of state politics.
Guest: Robin Vos (VAWSS), Republican State Representative, Burlington.

Tuesday
6/12/2012
8:00 AM
120612C

On Your Money
Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will share money advice for newlyweds, financial clean-up tips, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
6/12/2012
9:00 PM
120612C

Monday
6/11/2012
6:00 AM
120611A

Cats!
A third of all American households own at least one cat, according to the Humane Society of the United States, and more than half of those households own at least two cats. Joy Cardin's guest offers some tips on finding the right furry friend for you, preventing health problems and bad behavior, and answers your kitty questions. He'll also issue this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call on why you need to keep certain plants far from your feline.
Guest: Dr. Marty Becker, resident veterinarian on "The Dr. Oz Show," contributor to "Good Morning America" and the pet expert for AARP. Author, "Your Cat: The Owner's Manual: Hundreds of Secrets, Surprises and Solutions for Raising a Happy, Healthy Cat." http://www.drmartybecker.com/
Your Cat: The Owner's Manual: Hundreds of Secrets,...

Monday
6/11/2012
7:00 AM
120611B

State Capitol Report: June 11
It's time for another edition of the State Capitol Report! Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the latest action in state politics following last week's recall elections. He'll recap the weekend's Democratic convention, Tuesday's "bratwurst summit," and a look ahead to the U.S. Senate elections.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter.

Monday
6/11/2012
7:30 AM
120611X

Sen. Miller on Future of State Politics
It appears likely that the Democrats have retaken control of the state Senate with a 17-16 edge over Republicans. Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker discusses whether there will be any reaching across the aisle, what's next for the Democratic party, and the future of state politics.
Guest: Mark Miller, Democratic State Senator, Monona; likely new Majority Leader.

Monday
6/11/2012
8:00 AM
120611C

Herbivoracious
Are you tired of making the same vegetarian food over and over? Joy Cardin's guest has created a flavor revolution with his new vegetarian cookbook, based on his exploration of global cuisine. He discusses his original recipes and how to infuse international flavors in your food.

Guest:

Michael Natkin, author of the "Herbivoracious" cookbook and blog, which you can find at www.Herbivoracious.com
Herbivoracious

Monday
6/11/2012
9:00 PM
120611C

Herbivoracious
Are you tired of making the same vegetarian food over and over? Joy Cardin's guest after nine has created a flavor revolution with his new vegetarian cookbook, based on his exploration of global cuisine. He discusses his original recipes and how to infuse international flavors in your food.

Guest:

Michael Natkin, author of the "Herbivoracious" cookbook and blog, which you can find at www.Herbivoracious.com

Friday
6/8/2012
6:00 AM
120608A

National Dairy Month in the
June is National Dairy Month, and we're giving it a special Dairyland salute. Joy Cardin and her guest talk about all things dairy-why we love it, how we use it, and what makes Wisconsin dairy unique.
Guest: Angie Edge, Regional Program Manager for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

Friday
6/8/2012
7:00 AM
120608B

Recall election: impact on unions and labor
Organized labor made a big effort in the recall campaign against Governor Walker, but came up short. Joy Cardin and her guest look at what the results mean for the future of unions in politics, in Wisconsin and beyond.
Guest: Frank Emspak, Managing Editor and Executive Producer of Workers Independent News

Friday
6/8/2012
8:00 AM
120608C

Week in Review, June 8th 2012
Join Joy Cardin and her guests for a special recall edition of the Week in Review.
Guests:

Matt Rothschild, Publisher of the The Progressive magazine

Owen Robinson, columnist at the West Bend Daily News and blogger at BootsAndSabers.com

Friday
6/8/2012
9:00 PM
120608C

Thursday
6/7/2012
6:00 AM
120607A

Negative emotions after elections
Anger...fear...aggression...these are a few of the emotions some people on both sides are feeling after the recall election. Joy Cardin's guest psychologist has advice on dealing with difficult emotions after a hotly-contested election.
Guest: Frank Farley, psychologist at Temple University and past president of the American Psychological Association

Thursday
6/7/2012
7:00 AM
120607B

Post-Election Healing in Wisconsin
After months of bitter political back-and-forth, the recall election is finally over. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss how to deal the political divide in the State and get us talking (and listening) to each other again.
Guests:

- Ron Dolen, former Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania, and co-founder of Reach Out Wisconsin

- Scott Grabins, member of the Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Dane County, and co-founder of Reach Out Wisconsin. http://www.reachoutwisconsin.org/

Thursday
6/7/2012
8:00 AM
120607C

LGBT Youth in America's Schools
Bullying and suicides have dominated the discussion about LGBT youth in the United States. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the unique challenges that young gay people face, and how policies can be changed to make schools safer for them.

Guests:

- Jason Cianciotto, co-author of "LGBT Youth in America's Schools". He's a consultant specializing in public policy and government affairs, and an LGBT advocate for more than a decade.

- Sean Cahill, co-author of "LGBT Youth in America's Schools". He's the Director of Health Policy Research at the Fenway Institute in Boston and Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at New York University.
LGBT Youth in America's Schools

Thursday
6/7/2012
9:00 PM
120607C

LGBT Youth in America's Schools
Bullying and suicides have dominated the discussion about L-G-B-T youth in the United States. After nine, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the unique challenges that young gay people face, and how policies can be changed to make schools safer for them.

Guests:

Jason Cianciotto, co-author of "LGBT Youth in America's Schools". He's an independent consultant specializing in applied research and public policy analysis.

Sean Cahill, co-author of "LGBT Youth in America's Schools". He's the Director of Health Policy Research at the Fenway Institute in Boston and Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at New York University.

Wednesday
6/6/2012
6:00 AM
120606A

Recall wrap
The recall elections for governor, lieutenant governor and four state Senators are in the books. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the winners and losers, and the future of state politics, and invites you to weigh in with your thoughts.
Guest: Arnold Shober, Professor of Government, Lawrence University.

Wednesday
6/6/2012
7:00 AM
120606B

Big Question: recall reaction
On this week's Big Question segment, Joy Cardin will ask her guests what they thought of the recall results...and what it means for the state's future.
Guests:

John Sharpless, Professor of History at UW-Madison.

Ruth Conniff, Political Editor at The Progressive magazine.

Wednesday
6/6/2012
8:00 AM
120606C

Recall round-up
After eight, our coverage of Tuesday's recall elections continues with reaction from a round-up of guests and, of course, your opinions.
Guests:

8:12-8:17 - Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator, West Bend.

8:20-8:25 - Dave Hansen, Democratic State Senator, Green Bay.

8:30-8:35 - Todd Berry, President, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.

8:40-8:45 - Jerry Deschane (duh-SHAYNE), Executive Vice President, Wisconsin Builders Association.

8:50-8:55 - Mary Bell, President, Wisconsin Education Association Council.

Wednesday
6/6/2012
9:00 PM
120606C

Recall round-up
After nine, our coverage of Tuesday's recall elections continues with reaction from a round-up of guests and, of course, your opinions.
Guests:

- 9:12-9:17 - Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator, West Bend.

- 9:20-9:25 - Dave Hansen, Democratic State Senator, Green Bay.

- 9:30-9:35 - Todd Berry, President, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.

- 9:40-9:45 - Jerry Deschane (duh-SHAYNE), Executive Vice President, Wisconsin Builders Association.

- 9:50-9:55 - Mary Bell, President, Wisconsin Education Association Council.

Tuesday
6/5/2012
6:00 AM
120605A

Getting organized and reducing clutter
Getting organized at home or work can be a difficult task, but there are some things you can do to make it more successful. After six, Joy Cardin's guest shares some of the most common mistakes that stand between you and order, and tips to keep your environment nice, neat and productive.
Guest: Lorie Marrero, a Certified Professional Organizer and author, "The Clutter Diet: The Skinny on Organizing Your Home and Taking Control of Your Life." Organizing expert and contributing blogger, Good Housekeeping Home Style blog. Creator, http://clutterdiet.com.
The Clutter Diet: The Skinny on Organizing Your Ho...

Tuesday
6/5/2012
7:00 AM
120605B

The popularity of reality TV
MTV's "The Real World" is now 20 years old. According to Joy Cardin's guest, we can thank - or blame - the show for the plethora of reality TV programming today. After seven, he discusses why Americans have such a love-hate relationship with this genre, and invite you to weigh in with your favorite or unbeloved reality programs.
Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor of Television and Pop Culture, and Director, Bleier (BLY-er) Center for Television and Popular Culture, Syracuse University. Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?735

Tuesday
6/5/2012
8:00 AM
120605C

On Your Money
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, tell us what lower interest rates mean for us, and give some computer clean-up tips.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
6/4/2012
6:00 AM
120604A

Migraines
June is National Migraine Awareness Month. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses what's new in migraine treatment, causes, how to cope, and answers your migraine-related questions.
Then, after six-fifty, Joy's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: the strawberries have arrived early this year, so now is the time to pick!
Guests:

- Dr. Douglas Dulli (DOO-lee), neurologist and specialist, UW East Headache Clinic.

-6:50 - Ed Bures (BURRS), farmer and owner, Bures Berry Patch, Barneveld. http://www.buresberrypatch.com/

Monday
6/4/2012
7:00 AM
120604B

State Capitol Report: June 4
It's a special election eve edition of the State Capitol Report. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the latest developments in the recall races for governor, lieutenant governor and state Senate, and welcome your thoughts on recent recall activity.
Guests:

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

- Joseph Foy, Assistant Professor of American Democracy and Media Studies, UW-Platteville.

Monday
6/4/2012
8:00 AM
120604C

Mondays with Mike: June edition
After eight, it's another edition of Mondays with Mike! Host Joy Cardin and WPR Director Mike Crane discuss the latest news and happenings with WPR, including special coverage of the recall elections, and answers to your questions about WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

Monday
6/4/2012
9:00 PM
120604C

Mondays with Mike: June edition
After nine, it's another edition of Mondays with Mike! Host Joy Cardin and WPR Director Mike Crane discuss the latest news and happenings with WPR, including special coverage of the recall elections, and answers to your questions about WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

Friday
6/1/2012
6:00 AM
120601A

Tell Joy Where to Go: June 2012
There are only a few more days left in the school year... then, summer vacation! After six, Joy Cardin's guest has some ideas for fun family events taking place across the state this June, and invites you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for a great summer getaway.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers, and Contributing Travel Editor, TheAmericanBoomer.com; monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

Friday
6/1/2012
7:00 AM
120601B

The Republican Brain
Joy Cardin's guest after eight says that the difference between liberals and conservatives lies deep in their psychologies. He discusses the personality traits commonly associated with both parties and the science that proves it.

Guest:

Chris Mooney, author of "The Republican Brain: The Science of Why
They Deny Science-And Reality." You can find out more about the book at its website, www.RepublicanBrain.com. He's a science journalist who's written several other books, including "The Republican War on Science." You can follow him on Twitter @chrismooney_
The Republican Brain: The Science of Why They Deny...

Friday
6/1/2012
8:00 AM
120601C

Week in Review, June 1st 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Recall news, job numbers, and the presidential race will be some of the hot topics.
Guests:

Kevin Hermening, political activist and former chair, Marathon County Republican Party.

Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney with Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau; delegate, 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Friday
6/1/2012
9:00 PM
120601C

Week in Review, June 1st 2012
After nine, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Recall news, job numbers, and the presidential race will be some of the hot topics.
Guests:

Kevin Hermening, political activist and former chair, Marathon County Republican Party.

Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney with Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau; delegate, 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Thursday
5/31/2012
6:00 AM
120531A

New poll for governor and lieutenant governor
Gov. Scott Walker maintains his lead over Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in the latest poll from Marquette University Law School. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the data and invites you to weigh in with your thoughts on the races for governor and lieutenant governor.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, Marquette University; co-developer and contributor, www.PollsAndVotes.com.

Thursday
5/31/2012
7:00 AM
120531B

Two Takes on Walker's Legal Defense Fund
Governor Scott Walker's campaign recently moved another $100,000 to his legal defense fund in the John Doe investigation. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says Walker needs to explain why he has the fund; after seven-thirty, her guest says the Democrats are making much ado about nothing.
Guests:

- 7:00 - Peg Lautenschlager (LOWT-en-shlaw-gur), former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin; attorney, Bauer and Bach.

- 7:30 - Rick Esenberg (ESS-en-berg), adjunct professor of law, Marquette University; he blogs at http://SharkAndShepherd.blogspot.com.

Thursday
5/31/2012
8:00 AM
120531C

Drop Dead Healthy
The caveman workout, restricting calories, and "chewdaism"-these are just a few of the health tricks Joy Cardin's guest tried in his quest for bodily perfection. After eight, he'll discuss these and the other things he tried while attempting to be as healthy as humanly possible.

Guest:

A.J. Jacobs, author of "Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection." He's an editor-at-large for Esquire, a contributor to NPR, and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Entertainment Weekly. His other books include The Know-It-All, The Year of Living Biblically, and My Life as an Experiment.
Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodi...

Thursday
5/31/2012
9:00 PM
120531C

Drop Dead Healthy
The caveman workout, restricting calories, and "chewdaism"-these are just a few of the health tricks Joy Cardin's guest tried in his quest for bodily perfection. After nine, he'll discuss these and the other things he tried while attempting to be as healthy as humanly possible.

Guest:

A.J. Jacobs, author of "Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection." He's an editor-at-large for Esquire, a contributor to NPR, and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Entertainment Weekly. His other books include The Know-It-All, The Year of Living Biblically, and My Life as an Experiment.

Wednesday
5/30/2012
6:00 AM
120530A

Why spelling is important!
Nearly three-hundred children from across the nation are competing in this week's National Spelling Bee. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says it's important to be a good speller and how you can sharpen your spelling skills.
Guest: J. Richard Gentry, former professor, Western Carolina University, and former elementary school teacher. Author of several books, including "The Science of Spelling," as well as the textbook series for elementary students, "Spelling Connections." www.jrichardgentry.com
The Science of Spelling

Wednesday
5/30/2012
7:00 AM
120530B

Big Question Straw Poll: Governor Recall
After seven, you are the guest on this week's Big Question segment. Joy Cardin wants your vote in a straw poll on the recall race for Governor-and you can make your case for your candidate.

Wednesday
5/30/2012
8:00 AM
120530C

Bunch of Amateurs
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why the story of the amateur is so entrenched in our national DNA. He says that the history of the United States is bound up in amateur pursuits, from Benjamin Franklin to Mark Zuckerberg.

Guest:

Jack Hitt, author of "Bunch of Amateurs: A Search for the American Character." He's a contributing editor to the New York Times Magazine, Harper's, and public radio's This American Life. He also writes for Rolling Stone, GQ, Wired, and Garden & Gun.
Bunch of Amateurs: A Search for the American Chara...

Wednesday
5/30/2012
9:00 PM
120530C

Bunch of Amateurs
After nine, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why the story of the amateur is so entrenched in our national DNA. He says that the history of the United States is bound up in amateur pursuits, from Benjamin Franklin to Mark Zuckerberg.

Guest:

Jack Hitt, author of "Bunch of Amateurs: A Search for the American Character." He's a contributing editor to the New York Times Magazine, Harper's, and public radio's This American Life. He also writes for Rolling Stone, GQ, Wired, and Garden & Gun.

Tuesday
5/29/2012
6:00 AM
120529A

Natural Parks: Go There!
Your summer vacation plans should include America's National Parks-and make sure to see more than the tourist highlights. That's the message from Joy Cardin's guest after six...and you can share your favorite National Park memories, too.
Guest: Mel White, regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine; author of National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States, and co-author of the forthcoming "Secrets of the National Parks: The Experts' Guide to Getting Off the Tourist Trail"

Tuesday
5/29/2012
7:00 AM
120529B

Battle Over Bain Capital
Mitt Romney's years at Bain Capital has become a major focus on the campaign trail. President Barack Obama says Romney's tenure proves he is an out-of-touch millionaire concerned only with profits; Romney says it highlights his leadership skills and ability to create jobs. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the significance of the battle over Bain, and the impact it may have down the road.
Guest: Steven Smith, Professor of Political Science and Director, Weidenbaum (WEE-den-baum) Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, Washington University, St. Louis.

Tuesday
5/29/2012
8:00 AM
120529C

Common personal finance problems
No nest egg, bad credit rating, difficult mortgage payments...those are a few of the common personal finance problems facing Americans. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest has suggestions about how to tackle those and other problems head-on.
Guest: Gail Cunningham, Vice President of Membership and Public Relations
National Foundation for Credit Counseling www.nfcc.org Here's the credit report site guest mentioned: www.annualcreditreport.com
State unclaimed property website: http://www.statetreasury.wisconsin.gov/section.asp?linkid=1381&locid=155

Tuesday
5/29/2012
9:00 PM
120529C

Monday
5/28/2012
6:00 AM
120528A

Memorial Day Gardening
Memorial Day weekend is traditionally a time for many to spend in the garden. After six, Joy Cardin's guest has some advice on planting and tending to your flowers, vegetables and trees, and answers to your gardening-related questions.
Guest: Mark Konlock (KAHN-lock), Director of Horticulture, Green Bay Botanical Garden. http://www.gbbg.org/

Monday
5/28/2012
7:00 AM
120528B

State Capitol Report, May 28th 2012
After seven, it's a Memorial Day edition of the State Capitol Report. With just one week leading up to Election Day, Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson look at the impact of Friday's debate and the hot issues on the recall campaign trail.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

Monday
5/28/2012
7:30 AM
120528X

Milwaukee's Role in the Recall Election
With the recall election fast approaching, the city of Milwaukee has become a talking point for both gubernatorial candidates. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks to WPR's Milwaukee-based news reporter about the role Milwaukee is playing in the recall election.

Guest:

Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter based in Milwaukee

Monday
5/28/2012
8:00 AM
120528C

Return to Wake Robin
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer-and when we start our summer vacations. Joy Cardin and her guest after eight will discuss the Wisconsin summer tradition of going up north to a cabin, and your summer traditions and annual vacation spots.

Guest:

Marnie Mamminga, author of "Return to Wake Robin: One Cabin in the Heyday of Northwoods Resorts." She's a freelance writer whose publishing credits include the Chicago Tribune, Reader's Digest, The Christian Science Monitor, Lake Superior Magazine, and several Chicken Soup for the Soul Books. She is also a former columnist for The Daily Herald newspaper in Illinois.
Return to Wake Robin: One Cabin in the Heyday of N...

Monday
5/28/2012
9:00 PM
120528C

Return to Wake Robin
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer-and when we start our summer vacations. Joy Cardin and her guest after nine will discuss the Wisconsin summer tradition of going up north to a cabin, and your summer traditions and annual vacation spots.

Guest:

Marnie Mamminga, author of "Return to Wake Robin: One Cabin in the Heyday of Northwoods Resorts." She's a freelance writer whose publishing credits include the Chicago Tribune, Reader's Digest, The Christian Science Monitor, Lake Superior Magazine, and several Chicken Soup for the Soul Books. She is also a former columnist for The Daily Herald newspaper in Illinois.

Friday
5/25/2012
6:00 AM
120525A

Memorial Day Menu
With summer unofficially getting underway this weekend, lots of people will be celebrating with friends, family... and food! After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss some tips for a perfect picnic spread, scrumptious snacks, and invite you to share what's on your Memorial Day menu.
Guest: Leah Caplan, Chief Food Officer and Local Food Liaison, Metcalfe's Market, Madison.

Friday
5/25/2012
7:00 AM
120525B

Candidate forum: Donna Seidel
After seven, Joy Cardin wraps up her candidate forum series with a conversation with Donna Seidel (SIGH-dul), the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 29th Senate District.
Guest: Donna Seidel, Democratic State Representative, Wausau; candidate, Wisconsin's 29th Senate District. http://www.seidelforsenate.com/

Friday
5/25/2012
7:30 AM
120525X

Republican take on recalls
Wisconsin's recall climate is bad for politics and for job growth, according to Joy Cardin's guest. After seven-thirty, he'll discuss why he's says the state needs stability and why it works best with Republicans in charge.
Guest: Dan Kapanke, former Republican State Senator, La Crosse; he lost a recall election last summer.

Friday
5/25/2012
8:00 AM
120525C

Week in Review, May 25th 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. This week's hot topics include the countdown to recall Election Day, new polls on gay marriage, and other top state and national news of the week.
Guests:

Tony Palmeri, Professor of Communication at UW Oshkosh and Media columnist, The Fox Valley SCENE.

Margaret Farrow, Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

Friday
5/25/2012
9:00 PM
120525C

Week in Review, May 25th 2012
After nine, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. This week's hot topics include the countdown to recall Election Day, new polls on gay marriage, and other top state and national news of the week.
Guests:

Tony Palmeri, Professor of Communication at UW Oshkosh and Media columnist, The Fox Valley SCENE.

Margaret Farrow, Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

Thursday
5/24/2012
6:00 AM
120524A

Survey results: recall elections
Election Day is right around the corner, and after six, Joy Cardin and her guests will look at the new WPR/St. Norbert Survey results in the recall race for Governor.
Guests:

Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Associate at the St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute.

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

Survey results: http://www.wpr.org/announce/survey1205/recall.htm

Thursday
5/24/2012
7:00 AM
120524B

Survey results: presidential race in Wisconsin
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest turn to the presidential campaign and the new WPR/St. Norbert College Survey on Wisconsin's view of the race.
Guest: Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Associate at the St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute

Thursday
5/24/2012
7:30 AM
120524X

Candidate forum: Kristen Dexter
Joy Cardin's candidate forum series continues after seven-thirty when she talks with Kristen Dexter, the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 23rd Senate District.
Guest: Kristen Dexter, Democratic candidate, Wisconsin's 23rd Senate District. http://www.dexterforsenate.com

Thursday
5/24/2012
8:00 AM
120524C

Harvest the Wind
With the depletion of fossil fuels and the looming threat of global warming, renewable energy resources are becoming more important. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the advantages of wind energy and how it could revitalize the U.S. economy.

Guest:

Philip Warburg, author of "Harvest the Wind: America's Journey to Jobs, Energy Independence, and Climate Stability." He's the former president of the Conservation Law Foundation in Boston and previously ran the Israel Union for Environmental Defense in Tel Aviv. He was an attorney at the Environmental Law Institute in Washington D.C.
Harvest the Wind: America's Journey to Jobs, Energ...

Thursday
5/24/2012
9:00 PM
120524C

Harvest the Wind
With the depletion of fossil fuels and the looming threat of global warming, renewable energy resources are becoming more important. After nine, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the advantages of wind energy and how it could revitalize the U.S. economy.

Guest:

Philip Warburg, author of "Harvest the Wind: America's Journey to Jobs, Energy Independence, and Climate Stability." He's the former president of the Conservation Law Foundation in Boston and previously ran the Israel Union for Environmental Defense in Tel Aviv. He was an attorney at the Environmental Law Institute in Washington D.C.

Wednesday
5/23/2012
6:00 AM
120523A

Unpaid Internships Are Immoral
Are unpaid internships immoral? Joy Cardin's guest after six says yes, and discusses why he thinks that free internships are immoral and put poor students at a disadvantage.

Guest:

Derek Thompson, senior editor for The Atlantic magazine, where he oversees business coverage for theatlantic.com. His piece, "Work is Work: Why Free Internships Are Immoral": http://wpr.org/r/?732

Wednesday
5/23/2012
7:00 AM
120523B

Candidate forum: John Lehman
It's another edition of Joy Cardin's candidate forums! After seven, she talks with Democrat John Lehman about his campaign for Wisconsin's 21st Senate District, and invites your questions about the race.
Guest: John Lehman, Democratic candidate, Wisconsin's 21st Senate District. http://www.lehman4senate.com/

Wednesday
5/23/2012
7:30 AM
120523X

Recall Round-up
Tom Barrett is asking Governor Walker to release emails, the Governor is criticizing the mayor's efforts on public safety, and ads are running in Senate recall races around the state. After 7:30, Joy Cardin's guest rounds up the latest news.
Guest: JR Ross, Editor of www.Wispolitics.com

Wednesday
5/23/2012
8:00 AM
120523C

The New Geography of Jobs
Is where you live hindering your career? Joy Cardin's guest after eight says that the real divide in the United States today is not a class divide, but a geographical one. He'll talk about why where you live matters in finding and keeping a job.

Guest:

Enrico Moretti, author of "The New Geography of Jobs." He's a professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley, whose research has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.
The New Geography of Jobs

Wednesday
5/23/2012
9:00 PM
120523C

The New Geography of Jobs
Is where you live hindering your career? Joy Cardin's guest after nine says that the real divide in the United States today is not a class divide, but a geographical one. He'll talk about why where you live matters in finding and keeping a job.

Guest:

Enrico Moretti, author of "The New Geography of Jobs." He's a professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley, whose research has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.

Tuesday
5/22/2012
6:00 AM
120522A

Asthma 101
Seasonal allergies are in full swing in Wisconsin, which can sometimes kick up asthma symptoms. After six, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the basics of asthma and asthma treatment, as well as the importance of having an asthma action plan.

Guest:

Dr. Steve Apaliski, author of "Beating Asthma: Seven Simple Principles." He is Board Certified in Pediatrics as well as Allergy & Immunology. He's a Fellow of the American College of Allergy and Immunology and a Board Member of the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America-Texas chapter.
Beating Asthma: Seven Simple Principles

Tuesday
5/22/2012
7:00 AM
120522B

Out-of-State Spending in Walker Recall
More than half of all the money raised by the candidates in the Gov. Walker recall is from out-of-state donors, according to Joy Cardin's guest. After seven, he'll discuss why so many contributions are being made from outside Wisconsin, how the money is being spent, and what it means for democracy.
Guest: Mike McCabe, Executive Director, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. http://www.wisdc.org

Tuesday
5/22/2012
7:30 AM
120522X

Candidate forum: Lori Compas
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks with Democrat Lori Compas (compass) about her campaign for Wisconsin's 13th Senate District, and welcomes your questions.
Guest: Lori Compas, Democratic candidate, Wisconsin's 13th Senate District. http://www.loricompas.org/

Tuesday
5/22/2012
8:00 AM
120522C

On Your Money--Paying for College edition
After eight, it's a special college tuition edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin has advice on saving for college...and paying off debt...along with answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
5/22/2012
9:00 PM
120522C

On Your Money--Paying for College edition
After nine, it's a special college tuition edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin has advice on saving for college...and paying off debt...along with answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
5/21/2012
6:00 AM
120521A

Star Gazing
After this weekend's solar eclipse, amateur star gazers are gearing up for a summer of constellation and planet-watching. After six, Joy Cardin's guest shares star gazing tips and what to look for in the sky this summer.

Then, after six-fifty, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. In light of three recent All-Terrain Vehicle deaths, the Department of Natural Resources is calling for more attention to ATV Safety. Joy Cardin's guest discusses how to ride an ATV safely and responsibly.

Guests:

6:00 - Bob Bonadurer, director of the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum

6:50 - Gary Eddy, ATV Administrator for the Bureau of Law Enforcement at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Monday
5/21/2012
7:00 AM
120521B

State Capitol Report, May 21st 2012
After seven, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR reporter Shawn Johnson for a look at dueling job report numbers and their impact on the recall race...on this week's edition of the State Capitol Report.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

Monday
5/21/2012
7:30 AM
120521X

Candidate forum: Terry Virgil
In the second half of the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin begins another round of candidate forums, this time for the state Senate recalls. After seven-thirty, she talks with Libertarian Terry Virgil, who's seeking office in the 13th Senate District.
Guest: Terry Virgil, Libertarian candidate, Wisconsin's 13th Senate District.

Monday
5/21/2012
8:00 AM
120521C

The Good Food Revolution
Joy Cardin's guest is starting a good food revolution. After eight, he'll discuss urban farming and his vision for changing our nation's most disadvantaged communities through food.

Guest:

- Will Allen, author of "The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities." He's also the CEO of Growing Power, an organization that develops community food systems based in Milwaukee. He's also a MacArthur fellow and an urban farmer.
The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, Pe...

Monday
5/21/2012
9:00 PM
120521C

The Good Food Revolution
Joy Cardin's guest is starting a good food revolution. After nine, he'll discuss urban farming and his vision for changing our nation's most disadvantaged communities through food.

Guest:

- Will Allen, author of "The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities." He's also the CEO of Growing Power, an organization that develops community food systems based in Milwaukee. He's also a MacArthur fellow and an urban farmer.

Friday
5/18/2012
6:00 AM
120518A

Craft Beer Week
This week is American Craft Beer Week. To celebrate, Rob Ferrett and his guest after six discuss the different kinds of craft brews, Midwestern beer, and the best places to have a pint around Wisconsin.

Guest:

Robin Shepard, regional beer writer and beer correspondent for The Isthmus in Madison. He's also the author of "Wisconsin's Best Breweries and Brewpubs: Searching for the Perfect Pint" and "Minnesota's Best Breweries and Brewpubs: Searching for the Perfect Pint."
Wisconsin's Best Breweries and Brewpubs: Searching...

Friday
5/18/2012
7:00 AM
120518B

10.5 Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Sai...
In the days ahead, college graduates will be getting plenty of cliche, all-too-familiar, cookie-cutter advice at their commencement ceremonies. After seven, Rob Ferrett's guest shares his nonconventional insights for the class of 2012 to help prepare them for the inevitable rough road ahead.
Guest: Charles Wheelan, senior lecturer in public policy, University of Chicago, and visiting professor, Dartmouth University; author, "10 1/2 Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Said."
10 1/2 Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Sai...

Friday
5/18/2012
8:00 AM
120518C

Week in Review, May 18th 2012
Wisconsin jobs numbers, the recall race, and calls for bank regulations-after eight, Rob Ferrett and his guests will tackle those and other topics, on the Week in Review.
Guests:

- John Smart, Chair of the Price County Democratic Party and Board member for Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools

- Keene Winters, financial planner in Schofield, and Coordinator of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau

Friday
5/18/2012
9:00 PM
120518C

Week in Review, May 18th 2012
Wisconsin jobs numbers, the recall race, and calls for bank regulations -after nine, Rob Ferrett and his guests will tackle those and other topics on the Week in Review.
Guests:

- John Smart, Chair of the Price County Democratic Party and Board member for Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools

- Keene Winters, financial planner in Schofield, and Coordinator of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau

Thursday
5/17/2012
6:00 AM
120517A

Prescription painkillers: is the US hooked on th...
Widespread use and abuse of prescription painkillers has led to a U.S. Senate investigation of pharmaceutical companies. After six, Joy Cardin's guest doctor says the medications are overprescribed, oversold, and overused.
Guest: Dr. Andrew Kolodny (koh-LAHD-nee), Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Maimonides (my-MAH-nih-dees) Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and president of Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing www.supportprop.org

Thursday
5/17/2012
7:00 AM
120517B

Right to Work
Right to work legislation has been on the minds of many in light of a video clip released recently in which Governor Scott Walker discussed dividing and conquering labor unions. Joy Cardin's guest after seven discusses the political side of right to work legislation in Wisconsin.

Guest:

Scott Furlong, professor of political science at UW-Green Bay and the
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Thursday
5/17/2012
8:00 AM
120517C

Outside playtime: good for kids
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says kids need more outdoor play time, for healthier brains, bodies, and social relationships. You can join in with your favorite outside playtime activities, past or present.
Guest: Joan Almon (ALL-mun), director and co-founder of the Alliance for Childhood www.allianceforchildhood.org

Thursday
5/17/2012
9:00 PM
120517C

Outside playtime: good for kids
After nine, Joy Cardin's guest says kids need more outdoor play time, for healthier brains, bodies, and social relationships. You can join in with your favorite outside playtime activities, past or present.
Guest: Joan Almon (ALL-mun), director and co-founder of the Alliance for Childhood www.allianceforchildhood.org

Wednesday
5/16/2012
6:00 AM
120516A

Breast-Feeding
After last week's TIME Magazine cover featuring a mother breast-feeding her toddler, the conversation about the benefits and the shortcomings of breast-feeding has started anew. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss breast-feeding stigma and why mothers should be able to nurse their children as long as they'd like.

Guest:

Danielle Rigg, co-founder of the Best for Babes Foundation, former attorney, Certified Lactation Counselor, young breast cancer survivor, and a mom of two.

Wednesday
5/16/2012
7:00 AM
120516B

Big Question: More or Less Bank Regulation?
A high-profile stumble by JP Morgan Chase has reopened the bank regulation debate. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: do big banks need more regulation, or less?
Guests:

Jennifer Erickson, Director of Competitiveness and Economic Growth at the Center for American Progress

Peter Suderman, Senior Editor and Columnist at Reason magazine and Reason.com

Wednesday
5/16/2012
8:00 AM
120516C

Homesick and Happy
It's the time of year when parents start planning summer activities for their kids. Joy Cardin's guest after eight says that sleep-away camp should be included in your summer plans, and explains how camp can foster independence and maturity in your children.

Guest:

Michael Thompson, author of "Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from
Parents Can Help a Child Grow." He's a consulting school psychologist and a former board member of the American Camp Association. He is also the author of "Raising Cain."
Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can...

Wednesday
5/16/2012
9:00 PM
120516C

Homesick and Happy
It's the time of year when parents start planning summer activities for their kids. Joy Cardin's guest after nine says that sleep-away camp should be included in your summer plans, and explains how camp can foster independence and maturity in your children.

Guest:

Michael Thomson, author of "Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from
Parents Can Help a Child Grow." He's a consulting school psychologist and a former board member of the American Camp Association. He is also the author of "Raising Cain."

Tuesday
5/15/2012
6:00 AM
120515A

Racy books in libraries?
A racy fiction trilogy is topping best seller charts-but some libraries in Wisconsin and elsewhere say it has no place on their shelves. After six, Joy Cardin's guest talks about when and why libraries might decide NOT to make a book available to the public.
Guest: Louise Robbins, Professor Emeritus of Library and Information Sciences at UW-Madison and author of "Censorship and the American Library: The American Library Association's Response to Threats to Intellectual Freedom, 1939-1969"
Censorship and the American Library: The American ...

Tuesday
5/15/2012
7:00 AM
120515B

Jobs in Wisconsin (and the politics around them)
Employment and job creation are top issues in the recall race for Governor. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the causes of Wisconsin's current job outlook, and the political blame game that surrounds it.
Guest: Steve Deller, economist with UW-Extension and Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics at UW-Madison

Tuesday
5/15/2012
8:00 AM
120515C

On Your Money
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, tell us about the financial impact of Facebook, and tell us how to clean up our online identities.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
5/15/2012
9:00 PM
120515C

On Your Money
After nine, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, tell us about the financial impact of Facebook, and tell us how to clean up our online identities.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
5/14/2012
6:00 AM
120514A

Bike to Work Week; wake-up on sun risk
"Bike to Work Week" kicks off today. After six, Joy Cardin's guest makes the case for making your bicycle part of your morning commute.
Guest: Amanda White, Associate Director of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin http://bfw.org/events/bike-to-work-week-may-14-18/
And on the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy's guest dermatologist says young people should be more aware of the risk of sunburns and tanning beds.

Guest: Dr. Karl Noll, dermatologist for Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse

Monday
5/14/2012
7:00 AM
120514B

State Capitol Report: May 14
It's another edition of the State Capitol Report! After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the latest in the recall elections for governor and lieutenant governor, the weekend's state Republican convention, and other state government news. After seven-thirty, Joy and her roundtable of reporters discuss the recalls for state Senate.
Guests:

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

- 7:35 - Gilman Halsted, Wisconsin Public Radio Reporter; he's covering the state Senate's 13th District recall election.

- 7:40 - Heather Asiyanbi (ah-see-YAHN-bee), Reporter, Patch online news service; she's covering the state Senate's 13th District recall election.

- 7:47 - Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio Reporter, Eau Claire; he's covering the state Senate's 23rd District recall election.

- 7:52 - Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio Reporter, Wausau; he's covering the state Senate's 29th District recall election.

Monday
5/14/2012
8:00 AM
120514C

Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows, True Blood, The Vampire Diaries, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter-the blood-sucking undead seem to be invading our popular culture. Joy Cardin's guest after eight discusses how vampires fit into our culture and why we can't get enough of them.

Guest:

Rob Weiner, pop culture writer and humanities, pop culture,
and fine art librarian at Texas Tech University Library

Monday
5/14/2012
9:00 PM
120514C

Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows, True Blood, The Vampire Diaries, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter-the blood-sucking undead seem to be invading our popular culture. Joy Cardin's guest after nine discusses how vampires fit into our culture and why we can't get enough of them.

Guest:

Rob Weiner, pop culture writer and humanities, pop culture,
and fine art librarian at Texas Tech University Library

Friday
5/11/2012
6:00 AM
120511A

Birdwatching in Wisconsin
Saturday is International Migratory Bird Day, which is also the unofficial "opening day" for Wisconsin birdwatchers. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses which species are being spotted across the state, how you can become a better birder, and welcomes your reports of rare bird sightings.
Guest: Mark Korducki (kor-DUCK-ee), Coordinator, Wisconsin Society for Ornithology's Rare Bird Alerts. http://wsobirds.org/

Friday
5/11/2012
7:00 AM
120511B

Mothers and daughters
As Mother's Day approaches, the mother-daughter relationship is not always smooth sailing. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest explains how conflict can arise...and how to deal with it.
Elizabeth Bernstein (BURN-steen), reporter at the Wall Street Journal, where she writes the "Bonds: On Relationships" column. Her article: http://wpr.org/r/?728

Friday
5/11/2012
8:00 AM
120511C

Week in Review May 11th, 2012
The recall stage is set, while gay marriage gets a boost from the President but a setback in North Carolina. After eight, those are two of the hot topics on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:

Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University

Chris Lato, former communications director, Republican Party of Wisconsin and GOP campaign consultant.

Friday
5/11/2012
9:00 PM
120511C

Week in Review May 11th, 2012
The recall stage is set, while gay marriage gets a boost from the President but a setback in North Carolina. After nine, those are two of the hot topics on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:

Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University

Chris Lato, former communications director, Republican Party of Wisconsin and GOP campaign consultant.

Thursday
5/10/2012
6:00 AM
120510A

Wisconsin's DNR and environmental enforcement
Critics say Wisconsin's DNR is dropping the ball on environmental enforcement, while DNR leadership says it's working to fix problems without going to court. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the ongoing debate over environmental protection in the state.
Guest: Michael Kraft, Emeritus Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs at UW-Green Bay, He is the author of Environmental Policy and Politics and co-editor and co-author of Environmental Policy: New Directions for the Twenty-first Century (new edition out this week)

Thursday
5/10/2012
7:00 AM
120510B

Lugar, polarization, and Tea Party influence
Indiana Senator Richard Lugar lost a primary election, amid criticism that he was too moderate for Republican voters. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at polarization in Congress and the ongoing influence of the Tea Party movement.
Guest: Jasmine Farrier, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Louisville

Thursday
5/10/2012
8:00 AM
120510C

Permanent Emergency
The recently foiled terrorist plot against a plane headed for the United States has raised concerns about the Transportation Security Administration and if it's really keeping us safe. Joy Cardin's guest after eight discusses the flaws in America's approach to national security and how we can better protect ourselves.

Guest:

Kip Hawley, author of "Permanent Emergency: Inside the TSA and the
Fight for the Future of American Security." He's a former TSA administrator and is currently working as a private consultant.
Permanent Emergency: Inside the TSA and the Fight ...

Thursday
5/10/2012
9:00 PM
120510C

Permanent Emergency
The recently foiled terrorist plot against a plane headed for the United States has raised concerns about the Transportation Security Administration and if it's really keeping us safe. Joy Cardin's guest after nine discusses the flaws in America's approach to national security and how we can better protect ourselves.

Guest:

Kip Hawley, author of "Permanent Emergency: Inside the TSA and the
Fight for the Future of American Security." He's a former TSA administrator and is currently working as a private consultant.

Wednesday
5/9/2012
6:00 AM
120509A

Primary Recall Elections Wrap
After six, Joy Cardin's guest analyzes the winners, losers and other fallout of Tuesday's recall primaries in Wisconsin. Plus, you'll have the chance to weigh-in on the results and look ahead to the June general elections.
Guest: Joe Foy, Assistant Professor of American Democracy and Media Studies at UW-Parkside.

Wednesday
5/9/2012
7:00 AM
120509B

Big Question: Post-Primary Elections Edition
It's a post-primary edition of the Big Question! After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests debate whether Wisconsin is better off with the Republicans reelected... or recalled. Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Brian Schimming, Vice Chair, Republican Party of Wisconsin.

- Graeme Zielinski, Communications Director, Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

Wednesday
5/9/2012
8:00 AM
120509C

Bay and Her Boys
After eight, Joy Cardin speaks with a guest who has first-hand experience as a single mom. She shares her experiences and offers advice for single moms and all parents.
Guest:

Bay Buchanan, author of "Bay and Her Boys: Unexpected Lessons I Learned as a (Single) Mom." She's the former Treasurer of the United States under President Ronald Reagan.
Bay and Her Boys: Unexpected Lessons I Learned as ...

Wednesday
5/9/2012
9:00 PM
120509C

Bay and Her Boys
After nine, Joy Cardin speaks with a guest who has first-hand experience as a single mom. She shares her experiences and offers advice for single moms and all parents.
Guest:

Bay Buchanan, author of "Bay and Her Boys: Unexpected Lessons I Learned as a (Single) Mom." She's the former Treasurer of the United States under President Ronald Reagan.

Tuesday
5/8/2012
6:00 AM
120508A

The Thyroid Diet Revolution
If you've cut calories and exercise regularly, but still aren't losing weight, it could be your thyroid. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after six to discuss this often-undiagnosed condition and how to best treat weight problems caused by a thyroid imbalance.

Guest:

Mary Shomon, author of "The Thyroid Diet Revolution: Manage Your
Master Gland of Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss." She is the founder
and editor in chief of several thyroid, autoimmuine, and nutrition newsletters, as well as www.thyroid-info.com.
The Thyroid Diet Revolution: Manage Your Master Gl...

Tuesday
5/8/2012
7:00 AM
120508B

Elections, Europe and Austerity
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the election rules you need to know before casting your ballot in the day's statewide recall primary vote.
Then, there have been big swings in European elections in the last week. After seven-twelve, Joy's guest says voters are rejecting austerity programs, and there are lessons for American politics.
Guests:

- 7:07-7:12 - Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter

- David Blanchflower, Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College, Economics Editor for the New Statesman, and former member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee

Tuesday
5/8/2012
8:00 AM
120508C

On Your Money
After eight, it's the newest edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, share some IRA and Social Security advice, and give us a spring cleaning checklist.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
5/8/2012
9:00 PM
120508C

On Your Money
After nine, it's the newest edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, share some IRA and Social Security advice, and give us a spring cleaning checklist.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
5/7/2012
6:00 AM
120507A

New Facebook privacy concerns
A new report shows the information you post on Facebook may come back to haunt you in ways you may not have considered. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses how seemingly harmless postings can make you vulnerable to crime, hurt your job prospects, and lead to other trouble, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Then, after six-fifty, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Do you consume a lot of energy drinks? Joy Cardin's guest says the acid in these drinks can strip the enamel off your teeth.

Guest: Jeff Fox, Technology Editor, Consumer Reports. Recent article: http://wpr.org/r/?727

Wake-Up Call Guest: Dr. Poonam Jain, an associate professor in the School of Dental Medicine at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. She is the lead author on a new study on the effects of energy drinks on teeth.

Monday
5/7/2012
7:00 AM
120507B

State Capitol Report May 7th, 2012
The big recall primary is tomorrow...and after seven, Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson look at the late-breaking news leading up to the vote.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

Monday
5/7/2012
7:30 AM
120507X

Primary preview
After 7:30, Joy Cardin and her guest pollster look at the latest news and poll numbers leading up to tomorrow's primary election.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy at Marquette University, where he directs the Marquette Law School Poll; he's Co-developer and contributor at www.PollsAndVotes.com

Monday
5/7/2012
8:00 AM
120507C

Mondays with Mike: May edition
After eight, it's a special edition of Mondays with Mike. Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane has the week off, so host Joy Cardin will be joined by new Program Director Mike Arnold, and invites your thoughts on what you most like and dislike about WPR, and the kind of programming you'd like to hear.
Guest: Mike Arnold, Wisconsin Public Radio Associate Director and Director of Content.
To sign up for daily emails of scheduled Ideas Network programs: http://wpr.org/ideas/emailsignup.cfm

Monday
5/7/2012
9:00 PM
120507C

Mondays with Mike: May edition
After nine, it's a special edition of Mondays with Mike. Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane has the week off, so host Joy Cardin will be joined by new Associate Director Mike Arnold, and invites your thoughts on what you most like and dislike about WPR, and the kind of programming you'd like to hear.
Guest: Mike Arnold, Wisconsin Public Radio Associate Director and Director of Content.

Friday
5/4/2012
6:00 AM
120504A

Tell Joy Where to Go: May 2012
Saturday is Cinco de Mayo, and there a number of ways you can celebrate Mexican heritage and pride throughout Wisconsin. After six, Joy Cardin's guest has a few ideas not only for this weekend, but for the rest of May, and invite you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for a great spring activity.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers; Contributing Travel Editor, American BoomeR; Monthly contributor to our "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

Friday
5/4/2012
7:00 AM
120504B

What is natural food?
A controversy over a cereal brand has raised a discussion over what we mean when we say "natural foods." After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says many food products have misleading labels, and we should be careful not to be misled.
Guest: Mark Kastel, co-founder and director of the Organic Integrity Project at The Cornucopia Institute www.cornucopia.org

Friday
5/4/2012
8:00 AM
120504C

Week in Review, May 4th 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They'll check out the latest poll results on the recall election along with other top state and national news stories.
Guests:

Ed Garvey, Senior Partner at the law firm of Garvey, McNeil, and Associates and the publisher of www.FightingBob.com

David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His new blog: www.ibwisconsin.com/Blogs/Right-On/

Friday
5/4/2012
9:00 PM
120504C

Week in Review, May 4th 2012
After nine, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They'll check out the latest poll results on the recall election along with other top state and national news stories.
Guests:

Ed Garvey, Senior Partner at the law firm of Garvey, McNeil, and Associates and the publisher of www.FightingBob.com

David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His new blog: www.ibwisconsin.com/Blogs/Right-On/

Thursday
5/3/2012
6:00 AM
120503A

Study: Talking to Yourself is NOT Crazy
The next time you lose your keys, try saying the word "keys" over and over. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses new research that shows that simply talking to yourself can help you find things faster.
Guest: Gary Lupyan (LOOP-yin), Assistant Professor of Psychology, UW-Madison; lead author of study about talking to yourself: http://wpr.org/r/?726

Thursday
5/3/2012
7:00 AM
120503B

Governor Walker's reforms: bad for Wisconsin
Governor Walker's reforms have been bad for jobs and health care coverage in Wisconsin, according to Joy Cardin's guest after seven.
Guest: Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin

Thursday
5/3/2012
7:30 AM
120503X

Governor Walker's reforms: good for Wisconsin
After 7:30, Joy Cardin's guest makes the case that Governor Walker's reforms have been good for Wisconsin.
Guest: Brian Huffman, Professor of Management at UW-River Falls and faculty advisor for the UW-River Falls College Republicans.

Thursday
5/3/2012
8:00 AM
120503C

The story of the deficit
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest tells the story of the federal deficit-what the founding fathers thought about deficit spending, how we got into the current hole, and what it means for us.
Guest: James Kwak (KWOCK), associate professor of at the University of Connecticut School of Law, and co-author, along with Simon Johnson, of "White House Burning: The Founding Fathers, Our National Debt, and Why It Matters to You" Their previous book is "13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown."
Guest blogs at http://baselinescenario.com/

Thursday
5/3/2012
9:00 PM
120503C

The story of the deficit
After nine, Joy Cardin's guest tells the story of the federal deficit-what the founding fathers thought about deficit spending, how we got into the current hole, and what it means for us.
Guest: James Kwak (KWOCK), associate professor of at the University of Connecticut School of Law, and co-author, along with Simon Johnson, of "White House Burning: The Founding Fathers, Our National Debt, and Why It Matters to You" Their previous book is "13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown."
Guest blogs at http://baselinescenario.com/

Wednesday
5/2/2012
6:00 AM
120502A

Coffee and Tea
If you're up at 6 am, you may value your caffeine...and after six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at our love of coffee and tea.
Guest: Kristine Hansen, food and travel writer based in Milwaukee, and co-author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coffee & Tea"
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coffee & Tea

Wednesday
5/2/2012
7:00 AM
120502B

Big Questions: recall, presidency, and more
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests look at the Big Questions in the news this week, from the recall elections to the race for president.
Guests:

Matt Rothschild, Publisher of the The Progressive magazine

Owen Robinson, columnist at the West Bend Daily News and blogger at BootsAndSabers.com

Wednesday
5/2/2012
8:00 AM
120502C

Language pet peeves
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest talk about our language pet peeves-and you can share the words and phrases that negatively impact your life, or literally drive you up a wall.
Guest: Paul Yeager, author of "Literally, the Best Language Book Ever: Annoying Words and Abused Phrases You Should Never Use Again." He blogs at http://languageandgrammar.com
Literally, the Best Language Book Ever: Annoying W...

Wednesday
5/2/2012
9:00 PM
120502X

Myths of popular psychology
We all know a lot about psychology... or at least, we think we do. After nine, Joy Cardin's guest says there are a lot of misguided or outright wrong ideas about psychology bouncing around in our popular culture.
Guest: Scott Lilienfeld (LILL-ee-en-feld), Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology, Emory University, Atlanta. Co-author, "50 Great Myths of
Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior" (REBROADCAST).

Tuesday
5/1/2012
6:00 AM
120501A

The Homemade Pantry
Making your own food is better for you, saves money, and increases your quality of life. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after six, who will share recipes and techniques to start making your favorite foods from scratch.

Guest:

Alana Chernila, author of "The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying and Start Making." She blogs at www.EatingFromTheGroundUp.com.
The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying...

Tuesday
5/1/2012
7:00 AM
120501B

Arrested Development
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest reflects on his time as the head of the Madison Police Department, and discusses how we can improve our nation's police forces.

Guest:

David C. Couper, author of "Arrested Development: A Veteran Police Chief Sounds Off About Protest, Racism, Corruption, and the Seven Steps Necessary to Improve Our Nation's Police." He led the Madison Police Department for over twenty years. He blogs at www.improvingpolice.wordpress.com.
Arrested Development: A Veteran Police Chief Sound...

Tuesday
5/1/2012
8:00 AM
120501C

On Your Money
After eight, it's this week's edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, tell us why Wisconsinites are better than most when it comes to financial literacy, and give us some high-tech spring cleaning tips.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
5/1/2012
9:00 PM
120501C

On Your Money
After nine, it's this week's edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, tell us why Wisconsinites are better than most when it comes to financial literacy, and give us some high-tech spring cleaning tips.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
4/30/2012
6:00 AM
120430A

Catholics vs. Paul Ryan's budget plan
Members of the Catholic faith say Congressman Paul Ryan is misusing the church's teachings to defend his budget proposal. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says the Ryan plan would hurt the poor and vulnerable, and what a more genuine Catholic approach would look like.
And on this week's Wake-Up Call, Joy's guest says many of our computers could lose internet connections in July, thanks to a virus-related scam...but help is out there.
Guest: Dan Maguire, Professor of Ethics, Marquette University. Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?725

Wake-up guest: Mike Masino, Information Security Program Director at Madison Area Technical College.

Monday
4/30/2012
7:00 AM
120430B

State Capitol Report April 30, 2012
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson. With recall primaries just over a week away, they'll look at the latest news from the campaign trail.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

Monday
4/30/2012
7:30 AM
120430X

Straw Poll: Gov./Lt. Gov. Primaries
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin conducts a straw poll for the primary elections for Wisconsin governor and lieutenant governor. Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy

Monday
4/30/2012
8:00 AM
120430C

Dosed: The Medication Generation Grows Up
How have the psychiatric medications prescribed to children impacted their development and identities? After eight, Joy Cardin talks with a guest who has studied this issue and discusses how the medication generation has grown up.

Guest:

- Kaitlin Bell Barnett, author of "Dosed: The Medication Generation Grows Up." She blogs about medication and young people for Psych Central, a psychology website, and is a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in numerous national and regional newspapers and magazines, including: the Boston Globe, the New York Observer, Prevention Magazine, Parents Magazine, and Salon.com.
Dosed: The Medication Generation Grows Up

Monday
4/30/2012
9:00 PM
120430C

Friday
4/27/2012
6:00 AM
120427A

Arbor Day
Today is Arbor Day, and to celebrate, Joy Cardin is speaking with a certified arborist! After six, he'll discuss your favorite trees, the best way to care for your trees, and how planting trees can enrich your life.

Guest:

Bob Gansemer, International Society of Arboriculture-certified arborist, and general manager in the Mequon office for Buckley the Tree Care Specialists

Friday
4/27/2012
7:00 AM
120427B

Candidate forum: Tom Barrett
After seven, Joy Cardin's candidate forum series continues when Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett discusses his Democratic campaign for governor.
Guest: Tom Barrett, Mayor of Milwaukee; Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin. http://www.barrettforwisconsin.com/

Friday
4/27/2012
7:30 AM
120427X

Candidate forum: Ira Robins
Joy Cardin's candidate forum series continues, after seven-thirty, with a discussion with one of the Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.
Guest: Ira Robins, private investigator from Milwaukee; Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. http://voteira.com/

Friday
4/27/2012
8:00 AM
120427C

Week in Review, April 27th, 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Top issues include Wisconsin's recall and jobs outlook, the presidential race, and a Supreme Court case on immigration enforcement.
Guests:

Louis Fortis, Editor-in-Chief, The Shepherd Express.

Walter John Chilsen, former Republican State Senator from Wausau. Member, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.

Friday
4/27/2012
9:00 PM
120427C

Week in Review, April 27th, 2012
After nine, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Top issues include Wisconsin's recall and jobs outlook, the presidential race, and a Supreme Court case on immigration enforcement.
Guests:

Louis Fortis, Editor-in-Chief, The Shepherd Express.

Walter John Chilsen, former Republican State Senator from Wausau. Member, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.

Thursday
4/26/2012
6:00 AM
120426A

DNA Collection at Arrest
Should law enforcement officials collect DNA samples from subjects? Joy Cardin's guest after six says that DNA collection would be a useful tool for law enforcement to solve and prevent crimes. Her guest after six-thirty says DNA collection won't make our state any safer-it will only erode our civil liberties.

Guests:

6:00 -- Brian O'Keefe, Law Enforcement Services Division Administrator for the Wisconsin Department of Justice

6:30 -- Chris Ahmuty, Executive Director of the Wisconsin American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Thursday
4/26/2012
7:00 AM
120426B

Candidate forum: Doug La Follette
After seven, Joy Cardin's candidate forum series continues when Secretary of State Doug La Follette discusses his Democratic campaign for governor.
Guest: Doug La Follette, Wisconsin Secretary of State; Democratic candidate for governor. http://www.douglafollette.com/

Thursday
4/26/2012
7:30 AM
120426X

Candidate forum: Kathleen Vinehout
Host Joy Cardin sits down with Democratic State Senator Kathleen Vinehout about her campaign for governor, after seven-thirty.
Guest: Kathleen Vinehout, Democratic State Senator, Alma; candidate for governor. http://kathleenvinehout.org/

Thursday
4/26/2012
8:00 AM
120426C

Learning from the Octopus
Joy Cardin's guest says that evolving species in the natural world have been surviving security threats for billions of years by being adaptable. After eight he discusses how we can learn from their success, and how natural adaptability can be applied to our everyday lives.

Guest:

- Rafe Sagarin, author of "Learning from the Octopus: How Secrets from Nature Can Help Us Fight Terrorist Attacks, Natural Disasters, and Disease." He's a marine ecologist and environmental policy analyst at the University of Arizona. You can learn more about the book at www.LearningFromTheOctopus.com.
Learning from the Octopus: How Secrets from Nature...

Thursday
4/26/2012
9:00 PM
120426C

Learning from the Octopus
Joy Cardin's guest says that evolving species in the natural world have been surviving security threats for billions of years by being adaptable. After nine he discusses how we can learn from their success, and how natural adaptability can be applied to our everyday lives.

Guest:

- Rafe Sagarin, author of "Learning from the Octopus: How Secrets from Nature Can Help Us Fight Terrorist Attacks, Natural Disasters, and Disease." He's a marine ecologist and environmental policy analyst at the University of Arizona. You can learn more about the book at www.LearningFromTheOctopus.com.

Wednesday
4/25/2012
6:00 AM
120425A

Are video games making kids fat?
According to Joy Cardin's guest, watching television and playing video games does not cause obesity in children as some experts claim. After six, he'll discuss what he says is contributing to kids packing on the pounds and how to get them healthy.
Guest: Darshak (DAR-shak) Sanghavi (sang-GAH-vee), pediatrician and chief of pediatric cardiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School; author, "A Map of the Child: A Pediatrician's Tour of the Body." Recent article: http://wpr.org/r/?721
A Map of the Child: A Pediatrician's Tour of the B...

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