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Wednesday
12/16/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091216C
We all know a lot about psychology... or at least, we think we do. After eight, 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".

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Wednesday
12/16/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091216B
A public hearing yesterday (Tuesday) sought comments on a bill that would legalize marijuana for medicinal use. Two state lawmakers join Joy Cardin, after seven, to debate The Big Question: Should medical marijuana be legal in Wisconsin?

Guests:
- Mark Pocan, Democratic State Representative, Wisconsin 78th Assembly District (Madison). Co-sponsor of the medical marijuana bill.
- Mary Lazich (LAH-zick), Republican State Senator, Wisconsin 28th District (New Berlin). She opposes the medical marijuana bill.

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Wednesday
12/16/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091216A
Many Americans don't build things... or fix things... around the house... and Joy Cardin's guest, after six, says we should be worried about that. Join the talk about the lost art of "tinkering" around.

Guest: Gerry Shankel, President, Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, and the groups' foundation, Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs.

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Tuesday
12/15/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091215C
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for another edition of On Your Money. This week, Kevin answers your personal finance questions, offers some retirement account advice, and discusses the pros and cons of using debit cards instead of credit cards.

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

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Tuesday
12/15/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091215B
With new regulations in the U.S. House... and a stern talking-to from President Obama... the banking industry is getting a lot of attention this week. After seven, Joy Cardin gets two takes on what’s going on with banks.

Guests:
7:00 - Richard Schiming (SHIMM-ing), Professor of Economics at Minnesota State University in Mankato
7:30 - Peter Morici (more-EE-see), Professor, University of Maryland School of Business. Former Chief Economist, U.S. International Trade Commission.

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Tuesday
12/15/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091215A
Voter I.D., absentee voting, same-day registration, and other top voting issues are on the table tonight at a conference in Madison. After six, Joy Cardin and her guests take a look at the future of voting rights... nationally, and here in Wisconsin.

Guests:
- Adam Skaggs, Counsel, Democracy Program, Brennan Center for Justice.
- Scot Ross, Executive Director, One Wisconsin Now.

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Monday
12/14/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091214C
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest explore the rules of the English language, and our attempts to reign in, govern, and make sense of what we say and how we say it.

Guest: Jack Lynch, professor of English at Rutgers University. Author, "The Lexicographer's Dilemma: The Evolution of "Proper" English, from Shakespeare to South Park" Walker & Company)

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Monday
12/14/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091214B
After seven, catch up on the latest Wisconsin government news on the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. WPR reporter Shawn Johnson previews this week's special session on drunk driving, a possible mayoral takeover of Milwaukee schools, and a hearing on medical marijuana. And, at seven-thirty, Joy talks with a sponsor of a new bill aimed at promoting Green job creation in Wisconsin.

Guest: 7:00 - Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter.
Guest: 7:30 - Spencer Black, Democratic Assembly Representative, Madison.

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Monday
12/14/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091214A
Atheist groups are running ads around the country, promoting disbelief in religion ahead of the holiday season. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says the ad campaigns are divisive, and what we should be focusing on is what we have in common.

Guest: Ed Doerr (DORE), President, Americans for Religious Liberty.

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Friday
12/11/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091211C
After eight, it's The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. A look at the climate change conference, a Senate health care compromise, and other top state and national issues of the week.

Guests:
- Tony Palmeri, Associate Professor of Communications, UW-Oshkosh
- Jo Egelhoff, Editor of FoxPolitics.net

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Friday
12/11/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091211B
In an acceptance speech yesterday, President Obama made a case for going to war while working for peace. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with a Wisconsin peace activist who says President Obama shouldn't have gotten The Nobel Peace Prize while war continues in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Guest: Steve Burns, Program Director, Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice.

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Friday
12/11/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091211A
Now that Wisconsinites have dug themselves out of this week’s blizzard, it’s time to have a little fun! After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the long-list of sights and sounds the state has to offer... and welcome your suggestions.

Guest: Gary Knowles, Travel Writer and Marketing Consultant to hospitality and travel businesses. Author, “The Great Wisconsin Touring Book – 30 Spectacular Auto Tours.”

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Thursday
12/10/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091210C
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says not just the rich and famous are making a difference in the world... the American of modest means also has the power to help change the world. She tells us how.

Guest: Wendy Smith, Author, "Give a Little: How Your Small Donations Can Transform Our World" (Hyperion) www.givealittlenow.com

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Thursday
12/10/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091210B
Senate liberals and moderates reached an agreement on health care reform - the plan jettisons much of the "public option" idea, but expands Medicare eligibility to people 55 and over. After seven, Joy Cardin brings in an expert on health care politics to break down the details, and look at the road ahead in the health care debate.

Guest: Tom Oliver, Associate Director for Health Policy, UW Population Health Institute. Professor of Population Health Sciences, UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

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Thursday
12/10/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091210A
Home sales in Wisconsin rose nearly six-percent in the third quarter of this year, the first increase since the recession of 2007. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss whether the slumping housing market has turned the corner, and what the 2010 forecast holds for the state and nation.

Guest: Lawrence Yun, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, National Association of Realtors
Extended home buyer tax credit: http://www.realtor.org/home_buyers_and_sellers/2009_first_time_home_buyer_tax_credit

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Wednesday
12/9/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091209C
How often have you received a gift you actually liked? How many gifts have you given without even knowing what the person likes or wants? Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, says gift-giving today creates a vast amount of economic waste, and it’s time to think twice before buying presents for the holidays.

Guest: Joel Waldfogel, Professor and Chair of Business and Public Policy, Warton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Author, "Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn’t Buy Presents for the Holidays."

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Wednesday
12/9/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091209B
After seven, as the climate change summit continues in Copenhagen, Joy Cardin’s Big Question examines a cap and trade environmental proposal before Congress. Join Joy and guests on both sides of the issue.

Guests:
- Dan Lashof, Director, Climate Center, Natural Resources Defense Council.
- Daniel Simmons, Director of State Affairs, Institute for Energy Research.

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Wednesday
12/9/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091209A
Wisconsin’s first big snow of the season rolled in yesterday… and after six, Joy Cardin talks with W-P-R reporters around the state to see what happened. Joy checks in with a call to the state emergency management office… and she wants to hear how much snow YOU see out your window.

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Tuesday
12/8/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091208C
After eight, get ready for financial advice on this week’s edition of On Your Money. Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley. This week, a year-end money-saving tip, a look at why converting an I-R-A may be expensive in Wisconsin next year, plus answers to your personal finance questions.

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

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Tuesday
12/8/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091208B
It was a big piece of unfinished business in the Wisconsin legislature... but an agreement announced yesterday sets the stage for a special session next week. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with the state lawmakers behind proposed new drunk driving laws.

Guests:
- Tony Staskunas (stass-KOO-nass), Democratic State Assembly Representative, West Allis.
- Jim Sullivan, Democratic State Senator, Wauwatosa.

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Tuesday
12/8/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091208A
The first major snowstorm of the season is predicted to wallop parts of the state Tuesday night and Wednesday. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest meteorologist discuss the latest weather forecast, and what lies ahead for this Wisconsin winter.

Guest: Chad Franzen, Meteorologist, WSAW-TV, Wausau.

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Monday
12/7/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091207C
After eight, get the latest on what’s happening around Wisconsin Public Radio. WPR Director Phil Corriveau and C-O-O Mike Crane stop by to take your calls and suggestions about WPR programming and operations.

Guests:
- Phil Corriveau, Director, Wisconsin Public Radio.
- Mike Crane, Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Public Radio.

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Monday
12/7/2009
7:30 AM

Joy Cardin - 091207X
The deer hunt numbers are low this year, and after seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks with a state Senator who says the DNR's big game management team should be fired.

Guest: Russ Decker, Democratic State Senator, Schofield. Senate Majority Leader.

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Monday
12/7/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091207B
It's like Cash for Clunkers, but for dishwashers and furnaces instead of cars and trucks. Starting next month, Wisconsinites could get a cash rebate when they buy energy-efficient appliances and, after seven, on the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest describes how the program works.

Guest: Jolene Sheil (SHEEL), Director of the Focus on Energy Program for the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.

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Monday
12/7/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091207A
Is pro-golfer Tiger Woods still someone to look up to despite accusations he’s cheated on his wife? After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the significance of role models, and the lessons we can teach kids about celebrities.

Guest: Frank Farley, Professor of Psychology, Temple University.

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Friday
12/4/2009
8:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin - 091204C
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with John Munson and guests. Topics this week include the President’s strategy on Afghanistan, a job summit, and other top state and national issues.

Guests:
- Ben Manski, Executive Director, Liberty Tree.
- Kevin Hermening, Treasurer and past chairman, Republican Party of Marathon County.

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Friday
12/4/2009
7:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin - 091204B
A White House summit yesterday sought ways to ease the nation’s unemployment. After seven, John Munson asks his guest economist what, if anything, the nation should do about double-digit joblessness.

Guest: Barry Bluestone, Dean, School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Northeastern University. Director, Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy.

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Friday
12/4/2009
6:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin - 091204A
Attendance at the ten sites of the Wisconsin Historical Society is growing. After six, John Munson and his guest discuss the appeal of State Historical Sites, and welcome your suggestions on where to go for a first-hand glimpse into the past.

Guest: Steve Lightbourn, Marketing Manager, Wisconsin Historical Society Historic Site Division.

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Thursday
12/3/2009
8:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin - 091203C
After eight, John Munson takes a look at the life and comedy of the late George Carlin. John’s guest is comedian Tony Hendra, a longtime friend of Carlin, who helped write his autobiography.

Guest: Tony Hendra, comedian, actor. Co-author, with the late George Carlin, “Last Words”.

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Thursday
12/3/2009
7:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin - 091203B
After seven, John Munson and his guests examine what's ahead in the health care reform debate. Senator Russ Feingold joins the show, and, at seven-thirty, a political scientist breaks down the latest news.

Guests:
7:00 - Russ Feingold, Democratic U.S. Senator from Wisconsin.
7:30 - Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science at UW-Stevens Point.

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Thursday
12/3/2009
6:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin - 091203A
They can get as big as four-feet-long and a hundred pounds, and they’re trying to make their way into the Great Lakes. After six, John Munson talks with a Wisconsin scientist on the front line of the battle against the Asian Carp. They’ll talk about last night’s attempt to poison the invasive fish before they make it to Lake Michigan.

Guest: Phil Moy, Fisheries and Invasive Species Specialist, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute. Co-chair, Army Corps of Engineers Barrier Advisory Panel.

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Wednesday
12/2/2009
8:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin - 091202C
After eight, John Munson and his guest discuss the presidential election that put Barack Obama in the White House, which has been called the most exciting, surprising, significant... and expensive in U.S. history.

Guest: Hendrik Hertzberg, staff writer and editor, The New Yorker. Author, "Obamanos! The Birth of a New Political Era" (Penguin Press).

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Wednesday
12/2/2009
7:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin - 091202B
President Obama laid out his Afghanistan policy in a national address last night. After seven, for John Munson and his guests The Big Question is, should the United States send more troops to Afghanistan?

Guests:
- Adam Schesch (SESH), historian of third-world insurgencies.
- Thomas Donnelly, Research Fellow on defense and security policy, and Director, Center for Defense Studies, American Enterprise Institute. Co-author, “Ground Truth: The Future of U.S. Land Power”.

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Wednesday
12/2/2009
6:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin - 091202A
A little work can have a big pay-off for people on the Medicare Part D plan, which has a renewal period from now until the end of the year. After six, John Munson’s guest has advice for people on Medicare Part D... and for children helping their aging parents navigate the system.

Guest: Holin (HAH-lin) Kennen, Lead Dane County Benefit Specialist for the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups.

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Tuesday
12/1/2009
8:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin - 091201C
After eight, John Munson welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin has answers to your personal finance questions, plus advice on dealing with credit card companies, and getting the best deals on gift cards.

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

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Tuesday
12/1/2009
7:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin - 091201B
A bully... a pushover... a spendthrift... some of the emerging views of President Obama in the media... storylines he wants to avoid, according to a recent analysis. After seven, John Munson and his guest look at the "storylines" of the Obama presidency.

Guest: Eric Giordano, Professor of Political Science at UW-Marathon County.

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Tuesday
12/1/2009
6:00 AM

John Munson in for Joy Cardin - 091201A
White House party crashers... the "balloon boy" hoax... in the age of Youtube and reality TV, people are going to great lengths in the search of fame and fortune. After six, John Munson's guest psychologist looks at why people crave so much attention, and why the quest to be rich and famous leaves us unhappy.

Guest: Edward Deci (DEE-see), Professor of Psychology, University of Rochester. Author, "Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation"

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Monday
11/30/2009
8:00 AM

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin - 091130C
After eight, Gene Purcell's guest explains that Alzheimer's and various forms of dementia, rather than being the inevitable result of aging, are often the result of bad diet, stress, lack of mental and physical exercise, and other poor lifestyle choices.

Guest: Scott Mendelson, a Consult Liaison Psychiatrist at the Roseburg VA Medical Center in Roseburg, Oregon. Author, "Beyond Alzheimer's: How to Avoid the Modern Epidemic of Dementia".

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Monday
11/30/2009
7:30 AM

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin - 091130X
Wisconsinites should be able to buy raw, unpasteurized milk if they want it, according to Gene Purcell’s guest after 7:30. Gene talks to a state lawmaker who’s proposing legislation that would loosen up rules and make it easier to purchase raw milk in Wisconsin.

Guest: Chris Danou (DAY-no), Democratic State Assembly Representative from Trempealeau.

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Monday
11/30/2009
7:00 AM

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin - 091130B
Governor Doyle is expected to sign a law tomorrow that would allow public funding for state Supreme Court elections. After seven, on the State Capitol Report, Gene Purcell’s guest says he’s glad to see the law passed, and he’ll share his thoughts on the future of court elections.

Guest: Jay Heck, Executive Director of Common Cause of Wisconsin.

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Monday
11/30/2009
6:00 AM

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin - 091130A
From taking care at the mall to preparing your house before you go on vacation, Gene Purcell and his guest will talk about avoiding crime of every sort during the holiday shopping and vacation season.

Guest: Larry Kamholz, formerly with the Madison Police Department; he now operates Straight Forward Crisis Management and Consulting.

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Friday
11/27/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091127C
After eight, it’s the day-after-Thanksgiving edition of the Week in Review. Joy Cardin and her guests look at the top state, national, and international news stories of the week.

Guests:
- Georgia Duerst-Lahti, Professor of Political Science, Beloit College.
- Margaret Farrow, Chair, WisconsinEye Broadcast Network. Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.

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Friday
11/27/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091127B
After seven, Joy Cardin welcomes Dave Berkman for a look at a number of issues in the media... including saturation coverage of Sarah Palin, the end of the Oprah era, and a possible political run for Lou Dobbs.

Guest: Dave Berkman, retired Professor of Mass Communications, UW-Milwaukee. Former host of "Media Talk" on WPR.

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Friday
11/27/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091127A
Rude people are everywhere. It’s not just the loud guy on his cell phone at the supermarket, but celebrities and public figures too. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest talks about her quest to bring manners back to an impolite society.

Guest: Amy Alkon, writer, “The Advice Goddess” newspaper column. Author, “I See Rude People: One Woman’s Battle to Beat Some Manners into Impolite Society” (McGraw-Hill Professional).

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Thursday
11/26/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091126C
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest wonder, "what's the best gift you have ever received... or given... and why?"

Guest: Connie Kilmark, Financial Counselor in private practice. Founder, Kilmark & Associates.

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Thursday
11/26/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091126B
Today is a chance to express gratitude for the good things and the good people in our lives… After seven, call in and tell Joy Cardin what you’re giving thanks for on this Thanksgiving Day.

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Thursday
11/26/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091126A
It's the quintessential American holiday... the day we celebrate, and give thanks for the well-being of family and friends. After six, Joy Cardin's guest has some succulent suggestions for your Thanksgiving... not just traditional recipes, but a few new ones, too... bound to become family favorites.

Guest: Diane Morgan, Author, "The Christmas Table", "The Thanksgiving Table", and "The New Thanksgiving Table" (Chronicle Books).

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Wednesday
11/25/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091125C
According to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, our shop-till-you-drop impulse every December is actually an ancient part of who we are, the modern equivalent of the harvest and the feast.

Guest: Hank Stuever, Pop Culture Writer, The Washington Post. Author, "Tinsel: A Search for America's Christmas Present" (Houghton Mifflin).

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Wednesday
11/25/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091125B
An amendment in the House healthcare reform bill puts new restrictions on coverage for abortions. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests The Big Question: Should the Senate healthcare bill contain a similar amendment?

Guests:
- Barbara Lyons, Executive Director, Wisconsin Right to Life.
- Lisa Subeck, Executive Director, NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin.

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Wednesday
11/25/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091125A
After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says legitimate criticism of global warming is being unfairly locked-out of the scientific debate. Recently leaked email among climate scientists has stirred the controversy, especially among global warming skeptics.

Guest: Patrick Michaels, Distinguished Senior Fellow, School of Public Policy, George Mason University. Senior Fellow in Environmental Studies, The Cato Institute. Co-author, “Climate of Extremes: Global Warming Science They Don't Want You to Know”

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Tuesday
11/24/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091124C
As we continue to follow this roller-coaster ride we call the economy, our skills in the art of penny-pinching are becoming a necessity. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says that the economy is down, but there is no need to do without. She gives us some tips on how to spend well.

Guest: Annie Korzen, comedy writer and performer. Author, "Bargain Junkie: Living the Good Life on the Cheap" (Andrews McMeel) www.thebargainjunkie.com

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Tuesday
11/24/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091124B
A report released earlier this year shows an increase in anti-government militia activity across the country, and it’s believed that a group called the Oath Keepers has established a chapter in Wisconsin. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the resurgence of the anti-government movement in the U.S., and how it’s affecting Wisconsin.

Guest: Heidi Beirich (BYE-rick), Director of Research, Southern Poverty Law Center.

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Tuesday
11/24/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091124A
Losing a job can be more than an economic hardship... it can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental and emotional challenges. That's the topic, after six with Joy Cardin and her guest psychiatrist.

Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Anders, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, UW-Madison Health Services.

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Monday
11/23/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091123C
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest talks about how the act of giving changed her life, and in such a positive way, that she decided to create the 29-Day Giving Challenge online to raise money to fund humanitarian missions around the world.

Guest: Cami Walker, creator of www.29Gifts.org Author, "29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life" (Da Capo Press)

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Monday
11/23/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091123B
A report released last week says Wisconsin employers and workers are paying 22% more for health insurance than the national average. Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says that while healthcare reform would be a step in the right direction, both the House and Senate bills have their strengths and weaknesses.

Guest: Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin

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Monday
11/23/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091123A
Over 50 million Baby Boomers are “stuck in the middle” of balancing the needs of their children, careers and elderly parents. After six, Joy Cardin and her guests share advise and support for listeners who may be “stuck in the middle.”

Guests:
- Barbara McVicker, national speaker, Human Resource consultant, and co-author of "Stuck In the Middle: Shared Stories and Tips For Caregiving Your Elderly Parents."
- Darby Puglielli, co-author of "Stuck In the Middle: Shared Stories and Tips For Caregiving Your Elderly Parents."

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Friday
11/20/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091120C
After eight, it’s the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They’ll debate the top news stories of the week, including President Obama’s Asia tour, the Khalid Sheik Mohammed trial controversy, and the latest player to join the governor’s race.

Guests:
- Ed Garvey, Senior Partner at the law firm of Garvey, McNeil and Associates, and Publisher of FightingBob.com
- Tom Still, President of the Wisconsin Technology Council, and Former Associate Editor of the Wisconsin State Journal.

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Friday
11/20/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091120B
Independent reporting, especially local reporting, is an endangered species in today's media landscape, according to Joy Cardin's guest after seven. He is calling for a number of solutions, including the use of FCC fees to support local journalism.

Guest: Leonard Downie Jr. is vice president at large and former executive editor of The Washington Post, and Professor of Journalism at Arizona State University. He co-wrote "The Reconstruction of American Journalism," available at www.cjr.org

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Friday
11/20/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091120A
It can take up to fifteen years to become a Master Cheesemaker. In that time, a cheesemaker must specialize in crafting one or two varieties of cheese and take a series of courses and exams. After six, Joy Cardin and her guests celebrate the Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin, and take your votes for your favorite cheeses… and cheesemakers!

Guests:
- James Norton, weekly Columnist for Chow magazine and Editor of heavytable.com, a food magazine for the Upper Midwest. Co-author of "The Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin."
- Becca Dilley, Food Photographer for numerous publications, Independent Journalist, and Co-Author of "The Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin."

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Thursday
11/19/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091119C
Military surveillance tools being used now in Afghanistan and Iraq are likely to show up here in the United States before long. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who says America's foreign wars endanger civil liberties here at home.

Guest: Alfred McCoy, Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; his latest book is "Policing America's Empire: The United States, the Philippines, and the Rise of the Surveillance State".

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Thursday
11/19/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091119B
Thomson Correctional Center in Illinois has emerged as "a leading option" to house suspected terrorists currently held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and at least one Wisconsin Congressman has spoken out against the idea. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest with your thoughts on whether terrorism suspects should be held in prisons in the U.S.

Guest: Howard Schweber, Associate Professor of Political Science and affiliate member of the UW-Madison Law School.

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Thursday
11/19/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091119A
Thousands of hunters will take to the woods beginning this weekend to try to bag a trophy buck. Joy Cardin and her guest, after six, will discuss Wisconsin's deer hunting culture, and welcome your stories and favorite memories.

Guest: Robert Willging, wildlife biologist, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Author, "On the Hunt: The History of Deer Hunting in Wisconsin" (Wisconsin Historical Society Press)

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Wednesday
11/18/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091118C
Specialist Michael Anthony enlisted in the Army when he was 17 years old, following in a family tradition of military service. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest shares his first-hand account of the horror of war, and what he calls “undeniable misconduct of the military,” which forced him to question his loyalty to the service.

Guest: Specialist Michael Anthony, Army Operating Room Technician. Author, “Mass Casualties: A Young Medic’s True Story of Death, Deception, and Dishonor in Iraq”

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Wednesday
11/18/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091118B
After seven, The Big Question facing Joy Cardin and her guests this week is whether the Department of Natural Resources chief should be appointed by the Governor... or a seven-member board. Last week, the Governor vetoed a bill that would have stripped him of that power. Two state legislators discuss whether the veto should be overridden.

Guests:
- Spencer Black, Democratic State Representative, Wisconsin 77th Assembly District (Madison). Sponsor of a bill that requires a board-appointed DNR secretary.
- Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator, Wisconsin 20th District (West Bend). Supports a governor-appointed DNR secretary.

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Wednesday
11/18/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091118A
To screen or not to screen... that is the question many women are asking, following the release of new guidelines for breast cancer screenings. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest has advice on who should be checked for breast cancer... and when.

Guest: Dr. Amy Tevaarwerk (tevv-ARR-work), Assistant Professor of Hematology and Oncology, UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Researcher, UW Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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Tuesday
11/17/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091117C
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week’s edition of On Your Money. Kevin has new consumer protection news for bank customers. He'll tell us the best way to cut up a credit card, and has answers your personal finance questions.

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

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Tuesday
11/17/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091117B
President Obama says he’ll announce his plans for Afghanistan soon. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says it’s past time for a decision... and further delay will hurt the morale of U.S. troops.

Guest: Dale Herspring, University distinguished professor of political science, Kansas State University.

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Tuesday
11/17/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091117A
9/11 terror suspect Khalid Sheik Mohammed is to be tried in New York City, over objections from those who believe he should face a military commission. Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, says the coming 9/11 Terrorist Trial will likely remain in New York, and he explains why.

Guest: Frank Tuerkheimer, professor of Law , UW-Madison. Counsel with Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

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Monday
11/16/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091116C
After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest reminds us that nature isn’t only found in wilderness. Her study of inner-city crows helped her gain an appreciation for these familiar urban birds and realize just how adaptable they are in an ever-changing world.

Guest: Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author and naturalist based in Seattle. Author, "Crow Planet: The Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness.”

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Monday
11/16/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091116B
After seven, it’s The State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. This week the big topic is the Governor’s race. A big announcement was expected over the weekend… and Joy and her guests will look at the road ahead.

Guests:
- Bob Williams, owner, Idea Associates, Stevens Point.
- Louis Fortis, Editor-in-Chief, Shepherd Express newspaper, Milwaukee.

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Monday
11/16/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091116A
Sarah Palin is "Going Rogue," and she’s on the road this week. The former vice-presidential candidate’s plan for her book tour has fueled speculation about her plans for 2012. Join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at what a Palin presidential candidacy might mean.

Guest: Susan MacManus, Distinguished University Professor of political science, University of South Florida.

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Friday
11/13/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091113C
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. This week... the health care bill... President Obama’s strategy in Afghanistan... and Tom Barrett’s decision on running for governor. Plus, the Week In Review Quiz.

Guests:
- John Smart, Former Chair, Price County Democratic Party. Member, Governor's Commission on the United Nations.
- Chris Lato, Public Relations Director, Avicom Marketing Communications. Former Communications Director, Wisconsin Republican Party.

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Friday
11/13/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091113B
Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, calls for comprehensive electoral reforms with real choices for the American voter.

Guest: Theresa Amato, Founder, Citizen Advocacy Center, Chicago. Author, "Grand Illusion: The Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Party Tyranny" (The New Press).

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Friday
11/13/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091113A
After six, Joy Cardin’s guest asks why we aren’t going Green on our lawns and landscaping. He says we can make a big contribution to the environment by ending our love affair with the lawn.

Guest: Thomas Murn, owner of Murn Environmental, Beloit. Instructor in landscaping, Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville.

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Thursday
11/12/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091112C
After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest says many crucial news stories don’t get the attention they deserve on the media landscape. Join the conversation with one of the editors of “Project Censored.”

Guest: Peter Phillips, Professor of Sociology, Sonoma State University. Co-Editor, “Projected Censored 2010.” Former Director, Project Censored. www.projectcensored.org

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Thursday
11/12/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091112B
After seven, Joy Cardin talks with Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin about the health care reform bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last weekend... and the outlook as it heads to the Senate.

Guest: Tammy Baldwin, Democratic U.S. Representative, 2nd District Wisconsin (Madison).

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Thursday
11/12/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091112A
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest investigate why recent research suggests the vitamin industry has surged during the recession. A look at the reasons behind the reported growth... plus your questions and comments on vitamins.

Guest: Katherine Zeratsky, registered dietitian, Mayo Clinic. Specialty editor, Food & Nutrition Center, MayoClinic.com.

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Wednesday
11/11/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091111C
After eight, we reflect on the meaning of Veterans’ Day and how its significance may have changed over the years. We especially ask those who’ve served our country, “What does Veterans’ Day mean to you? How should our veterans be honored?”

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Wednesday
11/11/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091111B
After seven, Joy Cardin's "big question" is about federal economic stimulus. With unemployment topping ten percent, Joy and her guests examine whether the current stimulus package is working, and if more is needed.

Guests:
- Ethan Pollack, Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Institute.
- Jeffrey Miron, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Harvard University.

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Wednesday
11/11/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091111A
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the lasting influence of the P-B-S kid's show Sesame Street, celebrating its 40th anniversary this week, and they want to hear your thoughts, too.

Guest: Jon Pollack, History Instructor and Chair, Humanities Department, Madison Area Technical College. A frequent commentator on this program.

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Tuesday
11/10/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091110C
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley On Your Money. Kevin answers your personal finance questions and has tips on shopping and credit cards.

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

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Tuesday
11/10/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091110B
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest in health care reform. The U.S. house has passed a bill, but it may face a rocky road in the Senate.

Guest: Donald Taylor, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University. His blog, www.donaldhtaylorjr.blogspot.com

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Tuesday
11/10/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091110A
Whether you're training for a long-distance marathon, or just want to stay in shape, Joy Cardin's guest, after six, has tips for a Zen approach to running. Learn to run better, longer, faster... and happier.

Guest: Larry Shapiro, marathon runner, Ironman triathlete. Professor of Philosophy, UW-Madison.

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Monday
11/9/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091109C
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes the "head honchos" of Wisconsin Public Radio to take your questions, comments and suggestions about all things W-P-R. They’ll also share news about the recent pledge drive and take a look ahead at what’s going on in November.

Guests:
- Phil Corriveau, Director, Wisconsin Public Radio.
- Mike Crane, Chief Operating Officer, Wisconsin Public Radio.

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Monday
11/9/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091109B
After seven, there's a lot to talk about on The State Capitol Report. Lawmakers wrapped up a session last week with a flurry of activity, and Joy Cardin and her guests take a look at what passed... and what didn't, and why lawmakers might come back for a special session.

Guests:
- Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point.
- Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter.

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Monday
11/9/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091109A
Last week's shootings at Fort Hood Army base in Texas brought a quick response from media and blogs, but, according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, that wasn't necessarily for the best.

Guest: John Nichols, associate editor, The Capital Times, and Washington correspondent for The Nation magazine.

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Friday
11/6/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091106C
After eight, it's The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. This week, the President's education message in Wisconsin, health care reform, and last-minute action at the State Capitol.

Guest: Dave Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His Blaska's Blog is at thedailypage.com.
Guest: Bill Lueders, News Editor, Isthmus news magazine, Madison.

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Friday
11/6/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091106B
A health care reform proposal gets a vote in the House this weekend, and the A-A-R-P says it's a good plan. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with a Wisconsin representative of A-A-R-P about its endorsement of the House Democrats version of a sweeping healthcare overhaul bill.

Guest: Lisa Lamkins, Advocacy Director, AARP-Wisconsin.

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Friday
11/6/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091106A
Fall colors are just about gone and it's starting to get a bit chilly. But there's still plenty of fun to be had... indoors and outdoors... before winter arrives. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the appeal of Autumn's second-half, and welcome your suggestions.

Guest: Gary Knowles, Travel Writer and Marketing Consultant to the hospitality and travel businesses. Author, "The Great Wisconsin Touring Book: 30 Spectacular Auto Tours."

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Thursday
11/5/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091105C
Until recently, we never knew how the chemicals in common household items like kitchen cleaners and sippy cups were affecting us. After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest describes the scientific revolution today to make the products we use safer... for us... and for the planet.

Guest: Elizabeth Grossman, Investigative Journalist, Mother Jones, The Nation, The Washington Post, et al. Author, Chasing Molecules: Poisonous Products, Human Health, and the Promise of Green Chemistry.

Guest mentioned this EPA website to find info about cleaning products:

www.cleangredients.org/home

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Thursday
11/5/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091105B
President Obama paid a visit to a Wisconsin school yesterday, and education was on his mind. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at what the President had to say, and what it means for Wisconsin schools.

Guest: Steve Correia, Associate Professor of Education, St. Norbert College.

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Thursday
11/5/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091105A
Republicans are facing criticism around the country... from conservatives, who say the party is too moderate. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the prospects for conservative election challenges to mainstream Republicans.

Guest: John McAdams, Associate Professor of Political Science, Marquette University.

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Wednesday
11/4/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091104C
Many Americans regard globalization as a threat to our workforce and way-of-life. Not so, says Joy Cardin's guest, after eight. She discusses the positive impact foreign companies have on our economy and society.

Guest: Micheline Maynard, Senior Business Correspondent for The New York Times. Author, "The Selling of the American Economy: How Foreign Companies are Remaking the American Dream" (Broadway Books)

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Wednesday
11/4/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091104B
A bill that would effectively end abstinence-only sex education in the State is making its way through the legislature, and it's this week’s Big Question with Joy Cardin, after seven. Join Joy and her guests for two perspectives on the proposed law.

Guest: Sally Ladky, Executive Director, Wisconsin Abstinence Coalition.
Guest: Nicole Safar (suh-FAR), Public Policy Analyst, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin.

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Wednesday
11/4/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091104A
An alleged gang-rape in California is raising questions about the role of the bystander, and why they do or don't intervene or call police. After six, Joy Cardin's guests talk about the role of the bystander in preventing sexual assault, and how to get involved.

Guest: Sharyn Potter, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of New Hampshire.
Guest: Vicki Banyard (BAN-yard), Associate Professor of Psychology, University of New Hampshire.
They are co-directors of Prevention Innovations and the Bringing in the Bystander program.

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Tuesday
11/3/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091103C
After eight, it's Joy Cardin with financial planner Kevin McKinley On Your Money. This week, Kevin looks at the good economic news... and whether we should start celebrating. He’ll also answer your personal finance questions, and offer a pre-holiday money-saving tip.

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

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Tuesday
11/3/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091103B
Afghanistan president Karzai (CAR-zeye) will stay in office by default... his opponent has dropped out of a scheduled run-off election. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says Afghanistan’s problems are so deep-rooted, it may not matter who the president is.

Guest: Christian Parenti, Contributing Editor, The Nation magazine.

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Tuesday
11/3/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091103A
Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of Barack Obama’s election as President. After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest as they examine the job the President has done with one year in office, and what the future holds. Call in with your thoughts.

Guest: David Siemers (SEE-murs), Associate Professor of Political Science, UW–Oshkosh. Author, “Presidents and Political Thought”.

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Monday
11/2/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091102C
It’s your chance to offer talk show suggestions. After eight, Joy Cardin hosts her monthly open line, in search of your ideas for topics and guests.

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Monday
11/2/2009
7:30 AM

Joy Cardin - 091102X
There is controversy in the State Supreme Court over money in elections, and whether it affects the Justice's judgment. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin’s guest says Wisconsin needs public financing for Supreme Court elections.

Guest: Mike McCabe, Executive Director, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.
Guest: Gil Halsted, WPR reporter.

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Monday
11/2/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091102B
After seven, it's a round-up of state news headlines on The State Capitol Report. WPR State Government Reporter Shawn Johnson joins Joy Cardin with the latest on the Governor’s race, Governor Doyle’s plan for Milwaukee Public Schools, and more.

Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter.

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Monday
11/2/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091102A
State lawmakers have introduced it…and supporters believe there’s a chance it will pass, especially with recent support from Governor Doyle. After six, Joy Cardin talks with one of the authors of legislation that would allow medical marijuana.

Guest: Jon Erpenbach, Democratic State Senator from Waunakee.

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Friday
10/30/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091030C
After eight, it's The Week in Review... dangerous times in Afghanistan, uncertain times for the Governor’s race... and more news-of-the-week with Joy Cardin and her guests.

Guest: Paul Soglin, former Madison Mayor. His blog, www.waxingamerica.com.
Guest: Jo Egelhoff, Editor, FoxPolitics.net www.foxpolitics.net

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Friday
10/30/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091030B
The hotly contested political races around the nation can be read like tea leaves... over a possible rift in the Republican Party... or maybe a downturn for Democrats. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest examine what the upcoming off-year elections could mean for future politics.

Guest: Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison. Co-developer / contributor, www.pollster.com

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Friday
10/30/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091030A
After six, get set for Halloween with Joy Cardin. Joy’s guest has tales of mysterious creatures and haunted places in Wisconsin.

Guest: Chad Lewis, Paranormal Researcher and Author for Unexplained Research. Co-author, "The Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations". His article, “Mysterious Creatures of Wisconsin (From Bigfoot to Vampires)” (Nov/Dec issue, Wisconsin Trails).

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Thursday
10/29/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091029C
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest reminds Baby Boomers they'll be spending more time being old than they did being young. He suggests how Boomers can transform society in their later years, drawing on ideals they had in the 60s.

Guest: Theodore Roszak, professor emeritus of History at California State University. Author, "The Making of an Elder Culture: Reflections on the Future of America's Most Audacious Generation" (New Society).

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Thursday
10/29/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091029B
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at more results from the Wisconsin Public Radio / St. Norbert College survey...which asked Wisconsinites, "do you approve of President Obama’s handling of the war in Afghanistan?" They'll also take your thoughts on the phone.

Guest: Jeremi Suri, Director, European Union Center of Excellence, and Professor of History, UW-Madison.

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Thursday
10/29/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091029A
After six, the latest on health care reform with Joy Cardin and her guests. They look at the opinions of Wisconsin citizens from the W-P-R / St. Norbert survey. Plus, the latest in the ongoing health care debate in Congress.

Guest: Thomas Oliver, Associate Director for Health Policy, UW Population Health Institute. Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences, UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Wendy Scattergood, assistant professor of political science and analyst at the St. Norbert College Survey Center.

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Wednesday
10/28/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091028C
After eight, Joy Cardin talks with author Mitch Albom (AL-bum) about his latest book, the story of how two very different men showed him the powers of Belief and Faith... in even the hardest times.

Guest: Mitch Albom, Author, "Tuesdays with Morrie", and "Have a Little Faith: a true Story" (Hyperion).

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Wednesday
10/28/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091028B
The talk turns to President Obama's job performance, after seven, when Joy Cardin and guests present results from the W-P-R / St. Norbert College survey... with a look at the president's handling of Afghanistan, Iran, the economy, and health care.

Guests: Peg Lautenschlager, former Wisconsin Attorney General. Counsel, law firm Bauer and Bach.
Guest: Kevin Hermening, Treasurer and past chairman, Republican Party of Marathon County.

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Wednesday
10/28/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091028A
After six, a look at how Wisconsinites feel about the economy when Joy Cardin and guests look at the latest economic news... and present the latest views from the W-P-R-/ St. Norbert College Survey.

Guest: Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Analyst at the St. Norbert College Survey Center.
Guest: Kevin Quinn, Professor of Economics, St. Norbert College.

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Tuesday
10/27/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091027C
After eight, retirement expert Jane White is in for Kevin McKinley On Your Money. Jane has great suggestions for saving for retirement despite the down economy...and takes a look at why we need 401(k) (four-oh-one-KAY) reform now.

Guest: Jane White, Founder and President of Retirement Solutions, LLC, which promotes 401(k) reform.

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Tuesday
10/27/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091027B
Barbara Lawton is out, and the White House wants Tom Barrett in. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guests for a look at what's shaking in the race for governor, including results from the W-P-R / Saint Norbert survey.

Guest: Scott Milfred, Editorial Page Editor, Wisconsin State Journal.
Guest: Chuck Quirmbach, WPR reporter.
Guest: Wendy Scattergood, St. Norbert College Professor, will present survey results at 7:30.

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Tuesday
10/27/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091027A
After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says Wisconsin's fresh water is threatened by industrial pollutants...with The Wisconsin River the hardest hit. He says new protections are needed under the Clean Water Act.

Guest: Dan Kohler, Director, Wisconsin Environment.

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Monday
10/26/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091026C
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest has a life-long passion for animals...and shares it with us...hilarious, uplifting, and sometimes heart-rending stories about the creatures that have the ability to bring out the best in all of us.

Guest: Rita Mae Brown, screenwriter and poet. Author, "Animal Magnetism: My Life With Creatures Great and Small" (Random House).

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Monday
10/26/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091026B
After seven, on the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks with an education policy expert about the variety of educational reforms proposed last week by Governor Jim Doyle. His plan would allow some schools to boost spending, link teacher pay to student test performance, and take over the Milwaukee school district.

Guest: Mark Schug, Professor Emeritus of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Monday
10/26/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091026A
Autumn is a great time to soak-in all the beauty of our state. Along the rolling Wisconsin landscape, you'll find road-side art attractions, too. After six, “Wander Wisconsin” with Joy Cardin and her guests, as they recommend some great sites to see.

Guest: Ruth DeYoung Kohler, Director, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI.
Guest: Rick Rolfsmeyer, Executive Director, Wisconsin Rural Partners, Inc.; Treasurer and volunteer Executive Director of the Pecatonica Educational Charitable Foundation, Inc.

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Friday
10/23/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091023C
Get two different takes on the top stories of the week. After eight, it's The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. On this edition, the latest news from Afghanistan, medical marijuana, executive pay caps, and more.

Guest: Owen Robinson, Blogger at BootsandSabers.com. Columnist, West Bend Daily News.
Guest: Scot Ross, Executive Director, One Wisconsin Now.

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Friday
10/23/2009
7:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091023B
Health care overhaul is still a hot topic on Capitol Hill, especially with a Public Option still possible. After seven, Joy Cardin welcomes the Executive Director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin to discuss the party’s take on the health care bills now before Congress.

Guest: Mark Jefferson, Executive Director, Republican Party of Wisconsin.

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Friday
10/23/2009
6:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091023A
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest pick up the debate over whether internet service providers should be allowed to prioritize which websites get speedier service. A local expert says there are good arguments on both sides.

Guest: Christopher Davis, Madison Attorney, Michael, Best, and Friedrich. (his views do not represent the views of the firm). Articles on net neutrality: http://wistechnology.com/articles/6648/
http://wistechnology.com/articles/6649/

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Thursday
10/22/2009
8:00 AM

Joy Cardin - 091022C
We're an education obsessed society... but are we an educated society? After eight, Joy Cardin's guest calls on us to consider our fundamental beliefs about education... to view the full purpose of the institution... with crucial questions... and a democratic vision of American schooling.

Guest: Mike Rose, Lifelong Educator. Author, "Why School? Reclaiming Education For All Of Us" (The New Press).

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