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Tuesday
5/1/2012
7:00 AM
120501B
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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...
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Tuesday
5/1/2012
8:00 AM
120501C
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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
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Tuesday
5/1/2012
9:00 PM
120501C
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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
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Monday
4/30/2012
6:00 AM
120430A
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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.
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Monday
4/30/2012
7:00 AM
120430B
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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
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Monday
4/30/2012
7:30 AM
120430X
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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
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Monday
4/30/2012
8:00 AM
120430C
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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
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Monday
4/30/2012
9:00 PM
120430C
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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.
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Friday
4/27/2012
6:00 AM
120427A
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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
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Friday
4/27/2012
7:00 AM
120427B
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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/
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Friday
4/27/2012
7:30 AM
120427X
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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/
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Friday
4/27/2012
8:00 AM
120427C
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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.
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Friday
4/27/2012
9:00 PM
120427C
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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.
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Thursday
4/26/2012
6:00 AM
120426A
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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)
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Thursday
4/26/2012
7:00 AM
120426B
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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/
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Thursday
4/26/2012
7:30 AM
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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/
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Thursday
4/26/2012
8:00 AM
120426C
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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...
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Thursday
4/26/2012
9:00 PM
120426C
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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.
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Wednesday
4/25/2012
6:00 AM
120425A
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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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Wednesday
4/25/2012
7:00 AM
120425B
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Candidate forum: Arthur Kohl-Riggs
After seven, our candidate forum series continues when host Joy Cardin sits down with Arthur Kohl-Riggs, the self-described "progressive Republican" in the primary race for governor.
Guest: Arthur Kohl-Riggs, political activist from Madison; Republican candidate for governor. http://www.iartwi.com
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Wednesday
4/25/2012
7:30 AM
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Candidate forum: Scott Walker
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker joins host Joy Cardin, after seven-thirty, in another installment of our candidate forum series.
Guest: Scott Walker, Republican Governor of Wisconsin. http://www.scottwalker.org
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Wednesday
4/25/2012
8:00 AM
120425C
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High cost of youth sports
The costs of youth sports are spiraling higher, and that's bad for kids and their families. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who says big money is taking the fun out of children's athletics.
Guest: Mark Hyman, journalist and author of "The Most Expensive Game in Town: The Rising Cost of Youth Sports and the Toll on Today's Families" http://markhyman.com
Concussions and Our Kids: America's Leading Expert...
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Wednesday
4/25/2012
9:00 PM
120425C
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High cost of youth sports
The costs of youth sports are spiraling higher, and that's bad for kids and their families. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after nine, who says big money is taking the fun out of children's athletics.
Guest: Mark Hyman, journalist and author of "The Most Expensive Game in Town: The Rising Cost of Youth Sports and the Toll on Today's Families" http://markhyman.com
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Tuesday
4/24/2012
6:00 AM
120424A
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Best and Worst Jobs of 2012
There's happy news for software engineers and dental hygienists, and bad news for lumberjacks and reporters. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at a new ranking of the best and worst jobs in the nation.
Guest: Tony Lee, Publisher of CareerCast.com. The 2012 "Jobs Rated" Report: www.careercast.com/jobs-rated
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Tuesday
4/24/2012
7:00 AM
120424B
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Issues in the Recall Elections
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the major themes in the run-up to the recall elections for Wisconsin governor and lieutenant governor. Plus, share your thoughts on which issues matter most to you.
Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College.
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Tuesday
4/24/2012
7:30 AM
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Candidate forum: Kathleen Falk
Our candidate forum series continues after seven-thirty when Joy Cardin talks with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Falk.
Guest: Kathleen Falk, former Dane County Executive; Democratic candidate for governor. http://www.kathleenfalk.com
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Tuesday
4/24/2012
8:00 AM
120424C
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On Your Money
After eight, it's On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, talk about how to react to the latest news about Social Security, and talk about an expensive new light bulb with big energy savings.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Tuesday
4/24/2012
9:00 PM
120424C
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On Your Money
After nine, it's On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, talk about how to react to the latest news about Social Security, and talk about an expensive new light bulb with big energy savings.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
4/23/2012
6:00 AM
120423A
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Your first car, wake-up call on whooping cough
Cars are a big part of American culture, and for many of us, our first car is a cherished memory of our younger years. After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest with the story of YOUR first car.
Then, after six-fifty, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the recent outbreaks of whooping cough in the state and explains why it's important to immunize infants.
Guest: Michael Marsden, Professor of English, American Studies and Media Studies at St. Norbert College; he teaches a class on cars and American culture
Wake-Up Call Guest: Dr. Margaret Hennessy, a pediatrician with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare in Racine. This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will name her the Childhood Immunization Champion for the state of Wisconsin.
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Monday
4/23/2012
7:00 AM
120423B
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Candidate forum: Isaac Weix
Our candidate forum series kicks off during the State Capitol Report. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with a "protest candidate" in the Democratic primary race for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.
Guest: Isaac Weix (WICKS), businessman from Menominee; Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.
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Monday
4/23/2012
7:30 AM
120423X
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Candidate forum: Mahlon Mitchell
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's candidate forum series continues with Democrat Mahlon Mitchell, who's running for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.
Guest: Mahlon (MAY-lin) Mitchell, President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin; Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. http://www.mahlonmitchell.com
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Monday
4/23/2012
8:00 AM
120423C
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Don't Throw That Away!
There's a good chance that your garbage can is full of useful stuff. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who says we can reuse a lot of things instead of throwing them away.
Guest: Jeff Yeager, aka The Ultimate Cheapskate, author of "1,001 Ways to Reuse Your Stuff So You...DON'T THROW THAT AWAY!" http://www.ultimatecheapskate.com/books.html
How to Retire the Cheapskate Way: The Ultimate Che...
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Monday
4/23/2012
9:00 PM
120423C
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Don't Throw That Away!
There's a good chance that your garbage can is full of useful stuff. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after nine, who says we can reuse a lot of things instead of throwing them away.
Guest: Jeff Yeager, aka The Ultimate Cheapskate, author of "1,001 Ways to Reuse Your Stuff So You...DON'T THROW THAT AWAY!" http://www.ultimatecheapskate.com/books.html
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Friday
4/20/2012
6:00 AM
120420A
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Wis. Grilled Cheese Championship
You may not think of the grilled cheese sandwich as being terribly fancy cuisine, but chefs will give it their best shot this weekend in Mineral Point. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the first-ever Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship, and shares some tips and tricks on making the perfect grilled cheese sandwich that will certainly impress.
Guest: Lorin Toepper (TEP-per), Chair, Iowa County Area Economic Development Corporation; Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development, and former Dean of Culinary Arts, Madison Area Technical College. Creator, Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship: http://www.grilledcheesewisconsin.com/ Recipes: http://grilledcheeseacademy.com/
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Friday
4/20/2012
7:00 AM
120420B
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The Media vs. Romney?
Mitt Romney says a "vast left-wing conspiracy" in the media is out to get him in an effort to get President Obama reelected. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest explains why she says there's certainly some validity to Romney's argument, and discusses the media's role in covering politics.
Guest: Jessica McBride, Senior Journalism Lecturer, UW-Milwaukee.
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Friday
4/20/2012
7:30 AM
120420X
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The resurgence of Hillary Clinton
A new poll, some photos from Columbia and the Internet phenomenon known as "texts from Hillary" is resurrecting the image of Hillary Clinton. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the impact Clinton is making in American politics and what the future has in store.
Guest: Georgia Duerst (DURST)-Lahti (LAH-tee), Professor of Political Science at Beloit College.
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Friday
4/20/2012
8:00 AM
120420C
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Week in Review, April 20th 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Top issues include poll numbers in the presidential race and recall elections, scandal at the Secret Service, and other top state and national issues of the day.
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
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Friday
4/20/2012
9:00 PM
120420C
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Week in Review, April 20th 2012
After nine, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Top issues include poll numbers in the presidential race and recall elections, scandal at the Secret Service, and other top state and national issues of the day.
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
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Thursday
4/19/2012
6:00 AM
120419A
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One for the Road
Is drunk driving a huge problem in our state, or is it an issue that gets exaggerated and overregulated? Joy Cardin and her guest after six discuss the culture of drunk driving, and what has been done to try to stop it.
Guest:
Dr. Barron Lerner, physiciam historian, and professor of medicine and public health at Columbia Univeristy. He's also the author of "One for the Road: Drunk Driving Since 1900."
One for the Road: Drunk Driving Since 1900
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Thursday
4/19/2012
7:00 AM
120419B
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With Political Friends Like These...
With friends like Ted Nugent, Bill Maher, and others, presidential candidates are being drawn into controversies they might rather avoid. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the recent wave of unintended spokespeople and their political fallout.
Guest: Grant Reeher, political science professor and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
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Thursday
4/19/2012
8:00 AM
120419C
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The Definitive Decade
No matter how many times you've heard it, thirty is not the new twenty. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who says that our twenties are the most transformative time of our adult lives.
Guest:
Meg Jay, author of "The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter-and How to Make the Most of Them Now." She's a clinical psychologist who specializes in adult development and an assistant clinical professor at the University of Virginia.
The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter-and ...
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Thursday
4/19/2012
9:00 PM
120419C
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The Definitive Decade
No matter how many times you've heard it, thirty is not the new twenty. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after nine, who says that our twenties are the most transformative time of our adult lives.
Guest:
Meg Jay, author of "The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter-and How to Make the Most of Them Now." She's a clinical psychologist who specializes in adult development and an assistant clinical professor at the University of Virginia.
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Wednesday
4/18/2012
6:00 AM
120418A
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Negotiating retirement
As more Americans enter the retirement stage of life, a lot of issues can cause conflicts between couples: when to retire, where to live, and how to deal with the transition together. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says many couples are unprepared to talk about these issues...but a little preparation can go a long way.
Guest: Dorian Mintzer, psychologist, retirement counselor, and co-author of co-author of "The Couples Retirement Puzzle: 10 Must-Have Conversations for Transitioning to the Second Half of Life" http://dorianmintzer.typepad.com/dorianmintzer/
The Couples Retirement Puzzle: 10 Must-Have Conver...
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Wednesday
4/18/2012
7:00 AM
120418B
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Big Question: Obama good or bad for economy?
The economy continues to be the key issue in the ongoing presidential race, and after seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: have President Obama's policies been good or bad for the economy?
Guests:
Diana Furchtgott-Roth (FURSHT-gott ROTH), a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of RealClearMarkets.com.
Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research
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Wednesday
4/18/2012
8:00 AM
120418C
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Things You Would Have Said
If you had another chance, what would you do differently? That's what Joy Cardin's guest after eight asks in a new book, based on her blog, that gives readers a second chance to say what they always wished they had.
Guest:
Jackie Hooper, author of "The Things You Would Have Said: The Chance to Say What You Always Wanted Them to Know." She's a life coach and the creator of the Things You Would Have Said blog, at www.WouldHaveSaid.com.
The Things You Would Have Said: The Chance to Say ...
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Wednesday
4/18/2012
9:00 PM
120418C
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Things You Would Have Said
If you had another chance, what would you do differently? That's what Joy Cardin's guest after nine asks in a new book, based on her blog, that gives readers a second chance to say what they always wished they had.
Guest:
Jackie Hooper, author of "The Things You Would Have Said: The Chance to Say What You Always Wanted Them to Know." She's a life coach and the creator of the Things You Would Have Said blog, at WouldHaveSaid.com.
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Tuesday
4/17/2012
6:00 AM
120417A
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Open Line
After six, tune in for Joy Cardin's April open line. Have a suggestion for a Joy Cardin Show program that you'd like to hear? Call in with your topic and guest suggestions!
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Tuesday
4/17/2012
7:00 AM
120417B
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ALEC critic
The American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, has drawn criticism from liberal watchdog groups, and corporations that fund the group are being pressured to stop. After seven, Joy Cardin talks to a critic of the organization.
Guest: Lisa Graves, Executive Director of the Center for Media and Democracy
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Tuesday
4/17/2012
8:00 AM
120417C
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On Your Money
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions and share advice on taxes, reverse mortgages, and more.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Tuesday
4/17/2012
9:00 PM
120417C
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On Your Money
After nine, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions and share advice on taxes, reverse mortgages, and more.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
4/16/2012
6:00 AM
120416A
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Political ads on public broadcasting?
A new court ruling would allow political ads on public radio and television. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says public broadcasters should not accept those ads. Then after six-fifty, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy's guest says now is the time to consider future medical care, organ donation and other end-of-life care issues.
Guests:
- Bob McChesney, professor of communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, host of the weekly talk show Media Matters, and co-founder of the media reform organization Free Press.
- Wake-up call: Ben Adams, Elder Law Section Board Member, State Bar of Wisconsin and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. http://www.wisbar.org or 800-728-7788.
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Monday
4/16/2012
7:00 AM
120416B
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Repeal of Equal Pay Enforcement Act
After seven, in the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker discusses why he says it was necessary to repeal the state's Equal Pay Enforcement Act, which limits the damages a worker could seek from an employer in race, age, gender and other discrimination cases.
Guest: Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator, West Bend and Assistant Republican Senate Leader; author, Senate Bill 202, which repeals the Equal Pay law.
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Monday
4/16/2012
7:30 AM
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State Capitol Report April 16, 2012
Last week saw a flurry of news on recall campaigns, with candidates lining up to run for Governor, "protest" candidates in a number of races, and a Democratic candidate debate. After 7:30, Joy Cardin and Shawn Johnson catch up on the latest on the State Capitol Report.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter
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Monday
4/16/2012
8:00 AM
120416C
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The Cause
The history of liberalism can be traced through politicians, activists, and public personalities fighting to influence the future of our nation. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after eight to discuss this history and its impact on liberals in American life today.
Guest:
Eric Alterman, author of "The Cause: The Fight for American Liberalism from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama. He's a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, the Nation Institute, and the World Policy Institute; a Distinguished Professor of English and Journalism at Brooklyn College and CUNY Graduate School of Journalism; and a columnist for The Nation and a regular contributor to The Daily Beast.
The Cause: The Fight for American Liberalism from ...
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Monday
4/16/2012
9:00 PM
120416C
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The Cause
The history of liberalism can be traced through politicians, activists, and public personalities fighting to influence the future of our nation. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after nine to discuss this history and its impact on liberals in American life today.
Guest:
Eric Alterman, author of "The Cause: The Fight for American Liberalism from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama. He's a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, the Nation Institute, and the World Policy Institute; a Distinguished Professor of English and Journalism at Brooklyn College and CUNY Graduate School of Journalism; and a columnist for The Nation, The Forward, and The Daily Beast.
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Friday
4/13/2012
6:00 AM
120413A
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Foraging in Wisconsin
Whether you prefer wild leeks, dandelion greens or root vegetables, it's a great time of year to enjoy Wisconsin's natural edible plants. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses these and other items ripe for picking, where to find them and how to prepare them.
Guest: Sam Thayer (THAY-yer), an expert in edible plants; a maple-syrup producer, wild rice harvester and organic orchard owner; author, "The Forager's Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting and Preparing Edible Wild Plants," and "Nature's Garden." http://www.foragersharvest.com
The Forager's Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Har...
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Friday
4/13/2012
7:00 AM
120413B
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Women, appearances, and the media
In politics and the world of celebrities, there's too much media focus on appearances and beauty. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after seven...and you can join the discussion about beauty, women, and the media.
Guest: Caryl Rivers, Professor of Journalism at Boston University; her books include "The Truth About Girls and Boys: Challenging Toxic Stereotypes About Our Children"
The Truth About Girls and Boys: Challenging Toxic ...
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Friday
4/13/2012
8:00 AM
120413C
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Week in Review, April 13th 2012
Rick Santorum is out and recall candidates are in...those are two of the topics on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:
Tony Palmeri , Professor of Communication at UW-Oshkosh and Media Columnist for the Scene newspaper in the Fox Valley
Steve Prestegard author of the Presteblog: www.steveprestegard.com
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Friday
4/13/2012
9:00 PM
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Week in Review, April 13th 2012
After nine, Rick Santorum is out and recall candidates are in...those are two of the topics on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:
Tony Palmeri , Professor of Communication at UW-Oshkosh and Media Columnist for the Scene newspaper in the Fox Valley
Steve Prestegard author of the Presteblog: www.steveprestegard.com
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Thursday
4/12/2012
6:00 AM
120412A
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Goodbye, penny?
Canada is getting rid of the penny-and so should we, according to Joy Cardin's guest after six.
Guest: Jeff Gore, founder Citizens for Retiring the Penny and Assistant Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Thursday
4/12/2012
7:00 AM
120412B
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Political pseudo-reality
A new study suggests that many of us believe things that aren't true when it comes to politics...and Joy Cardin's guest is worried about what that means when it comes to civic participation.
Guest: Dietram Scheufele, Professor of Life Sciences Communication at UW-Madison
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Thursday
4/12/2012
8:00 AM
120412C
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The Last Myth
On television, in movies, and in the news we're constantly hearing about the impending apocalypse. After eight, Joy Cardin's guests discuss why our culture is so obsessed with the apocalypse and what it says about our culture.
Guests:
--Mathew Barrett Gross: co-author of "The Last Myth: What the Rise of
Apocalyptic Thinking Tells Us About America." He's a new media strategist who has consulted for political campaigns, advocacy organizations, and global NGOs.
--Mel Gilles, co-author of "The Last Myth: What the Rise of Apocalyptic Thinking Tells Us About America." She's also the cofounder and director of Sol Kula Yoga and Healing in Moab, Utah.
The Last Myth: What the Rise of Apocalyptic Think...
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Thursday
4/12/2012
9:00 PM
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The Last Myth
On television, in movies, and in the news we're constantly hearing about the impending apocalypse. After nine, Joy Cardin's guests discuss why our culture is so obsessed with the apocalypse and what it says about our culture.
Guests:
--Mathew Barrett Gross: co-author of "The Last Myth: What the Rise of
Apocalyptic Thinking Tells Us About America." He's a new media strategist who has consulted for political campaigns, advocacy organizations, and global NGOs.
--Mel Gilles, co-author of "The Last Myth: What the Rise of Apocalyptic Thinking Tells Us About America." She's also the cofounder and director of Sol Kula Yoga and Healing in Moab, Utah.
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Wednesday
4/11/2012
6:00 AM
120411A
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Rick Santorum Suspends His Campaign
Rick Santorum has announced that he's suspending his presidential campaign. Joy Cardin and her guest after six discuss what this means for the Republican presidential field and how this could influence the general election in November.
Guest:
Bill Ballenger, editor and publisher of the "Inside Michigan Politics" newsletter. He's a former Michigan state representative and senator, and served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S Department of Health, Education & Welfare under President Gerald Ford.
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Wednesday
4/11/2012
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Sandhill Crane Hunt?
Results of a statewide advisory vote on whether Wisconsin should allow a sandhill crane hunt are expected Tuesday. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss this week's Big Question: Should there be a hunting season for sandhill cranes in Wisconsin? Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:
- Karen Etter (ED-der) Hale, Executive Secretary, Madison Audubon Society.
- Bill Horn, Director of Federal Affairs for the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and Former Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
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Wednesday
4/11/2012
8:00 AM
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When Someone You Love Has a Chronic Illness
People are living longer lives-but they're also living longer with chronic illness. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after eight to discuss how you can best cope-and thrive-when caring for a loved one with a chronic illness.
Guest:
Tamara McClintock Greenberg, author of, "When Someone You Love Has
a Chronic Illness: Hope and Help for Those Providing Support." She's
an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco and a contributor to The Huffington Post and Psychology Today.
When Someone You Love Has a Chronic Illness: Hope ...
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Wednesday
4/11/2012
9:00 PM
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When Someone You Love Has a Chronic Illness
People are living longer lives-but they're also living longer with chronic illness. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after nine to discuss how you can best cope-and thrive-when caring for a loved one with a chronic illness.
Guest:
Tamara McClintock Greenberg, author of, "When Someone You Love Has
a Chronic Illness: Hope and Help for Those Providing Support." She's
an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco and a contributor to The Huffington Post and Psychology Today.
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Tuesday
4/10/2012
6:00 AM
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How to Rock Your Baby
To say being a new mother can be overwhelming is quite the understatement! With countless things to worry about and conflicting advice left and right, what do you do? After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why she says learning to trust yourself and your maternal instincts are the best things you can do, and welcome your stories about being a first-time mom.
Guest: Erin Bried (BREED), senior staff writer, SELF magazine; author, "How to Rock Your Baby: And Other Timeless Tips for Modern Moms." http://www.howtorockyourbaby.com
How to Rock Your Baby: And Other Timeless Tips for...
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Tuesday
4/10/2012
7:00 AM
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"War on Women?"
The battle over the women vote is becoming a major storyline in the run-up to the 2012 elections, both on the presidential trail and in Wisconsin's recall election for governor. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the latest waves of controversy and what we might see in the months ahead.
Guest: Melissa Miller, Associate Professor of Political Science, Bowling Green State University.
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Tuesday
4/10/2012
8:00 AM
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Last-Minute Tax Tips
You only have a week left to file your income taxes! After eight, in this special edition of On Your Money, Joy Cardin's guest shares some advice for last-minute filers to help you get the most of this year's returns, as well as tips on what you can do in 2012 to come out ahead next year.
Guest: Mark Boebel (BAY-bull), a principal at SVA Certified Public Accountants in Madison. http://www.sva.com
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Tuesday
4/10/2012
9:00 PM
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Last-Minute Tax Tips
You only have a week left to file your income taxes! After nine, in this special edition of On Your Money, Joy Cardin's guest shares some advice for last-minute filers to help you get the most of this year's returns, as well as tips on what you can do in 2012 to come out ahead next year.
Guest: Mark Boebel (BAY-bull), a principal at SVA Certified Public Accountants in Madison. http://www.sva.com
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Monday
4/9/2012
6:00 AM
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Cultural Road Rage
Rage seems to be exploding everywhere in our culture, from anger at a right-wing talk show host to a Jet Blue pilot who loses it and snaps mid-flight. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the different kinds of cultural rage that we're feeling, and why we're so angry.
Then, after six-fifty, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy's guest says 2012 has already been a deadly year for tornadoes across the country, so take the time to make sure you and your loved ones are prepared for when severe weather strikes.
Guests:
- Lee Siegel, contributor to The Daily Beast, Harper's, The Nation, The New Republic, The New Yorker and The New York Times.
- 6:50 - Tod Pritchard, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Wisconsin Emergency Management. http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/
Are You Serious? How to Be True and Get Real in th...
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Monday
4/9/2012
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report: April 9, 2012
After seven, it's another edition of the State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the latest developments in the upcoming recall elections, including collective bargaining, fake Democrats, national implications, and more.
Guest: Tim Dale, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UW-Green Bay.
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Monday
4/9/2012
8:00 AM
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Money and Power
Joy Cardin's guest says that no one should be surprised by the information revealed in the public resignation letter of a former Goldman Sachs executive. After eight, he discusses the fallout of this resignation letter and gives us an insider's look at Goldman Sachs.
Guest:
William D. Cohan, former investment banker and author of "Money and Power: How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule the World." He is a columnist for Bloomberg View, and he has worked at Lazard Freres, Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Chase.
Money and Power: How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule th...
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Monday
4/9/2012
9:00 PM
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Money and Power
Joy Cardin's guest says that no one should be surprised by the information revealed in the public resignation letter of a former Goldman Sachs executive. After nine, he discusses the fallout of this resignation letter and gives us an insider's look at Goldman Sachs.
Guest:
William D. Cohan, former investment banker and author of "Money and Power: How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule the World." He is a columnist for Bloomberg View, and he has worked at Lazard Freres, Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Chase.
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Friday
4/6/2012
6:00 AM
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Friday Fish Fry
This Good Friday, many people around Wisconsin will go out for a traditional fish fry. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after six as they discuss this Wisconsin tradition, why we have Friday fish fries, and where the best fish fries are in Wisconsin.
Guest:
Mary Bergin, freelance travel writer and author of regional travel books, and for almost 10 years writer of a weekly column called "Roads Traveled" about places in, near, and dear to Wisconsin. "Roads Traveled" appears in several Wisconsin newspapers.
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Friday
4/6/2012
7:00 AM
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Politainment
Sarah Palin, Jesse Ventura, Arnold Schwarzenegger-these are just a few examples of politicians who dabble in entertainment, or vice versa. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the world of politainment, and how this new concept is being used in elections.
Guest:
David Schultz, author of, "Politainment: The Ten Rules of Contemporary
Politics." He's a Hamline University professor in the School of Business in St. Paul, Minnesota, and is the author of more than 25 books on American politics, media and politics, campaigns and elections, and election law.
American Politics In the Age of Ignorance: Why Law...
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Friday
4/6/2012
8:00 AM
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Week in Review: April 6, 2012
Mitt Romney takes Wisconsin's GOP presidential primary, fake Democrats enter the state's recall primaries, and President Obama and Paul Ryan exchange budget blows. Joy Cardin and her guests discuss these issues and other top national and state news in the Week in Review, after eight.
Guests:
- Peg Lautenschlager, attorney with at the firm Bauer and Bach; former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin.
- Chris Lato (LAH-toe), Republican campaign consultant; former Communications Director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.
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Friday
4/6/2012
9:00 PM
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Week in Review: April 6, 2012
Mitt Romney takes Wisconsin's GOP presidential primary, fake Democrats enter the state's recall primaries, and President Obama and Paul Ryan exchange budget blows. Joy Cardin and her guests discuss these issues and other top national and state news in the Week in Review, after nine.
Guests:
- Peg Lautenschlager, attorney with at the firm Bauer and Bach; former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin.
- Chris Lato (LAH-toe), Republican campaign consultant; former Communications Director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.
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Thursday
4/5/2012
6:00 AM
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Homework debate
A recent study shows that homework offers no real benefit to students in elementary school. However, another study shows that spending more than two hours on homework a night results in better English, math and science scores. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the role of homework in education and welcomes your thoughts.
Guest: Harris Cooper, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University. Cooper's 2006 study on homework: http://wpr.org/r/?716
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Thursday
4/5/2012
7:00 AM
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Dueling budgets
President Obama recently called the Republican's budget proposal "thinly veiled social Darwinsm." House budget committee chair Paul Ryan says Obama has put forth a "failed agenda" that does nothing to reduce the nation's $15 trillion debt. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the dueling budget plans and the impact they may have on this election cycle.
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.
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Thursday
4/5/2012
8:00 AM
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Retro Recipes
This Easter weekend, are you planning to make any traditional family dishes? Have you ever played "kitchen detective" to try to recreate an old family recipe? Join Joy Cardin and her guest after eight to discuss vintage recipes-what's worth making again, what recipes you can toss, and how to figure out your grandmother's secret ingredients.
Guest:
Ruth Clark, who blogs at MidCenturyMenu.com and also blogs for
NoPatternRequired.com
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Thursday
4/5/2012
9:00 PM
120405C
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Retro Recipes
This Easter weekend, are you planning to make any traditional family dishes? Have you ever played "kitchen detective" to try to recreate an old family recipe? Join Joy Cardin and her guest after nine to discuss vintage recipes-what's worth making again, what recipes you can toss, and how to figure out your grandmother's secret ingredients.
Guest:
Ruth Clark, who blogs at MidCenturyMenu.com and also blogs for
NoPatternRequired.com
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Wednesday
4/4/2012
6:00 AM
120404A
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Wis. Presidential Primary Wrap
After six, Joy Cardin's guest analyzes the winners, losers and other fallout of Tuesday's presidential primary in Wisconsin. He'll also discuss the political road ahead for the candidates, including President Obama, and welcome your insight on who has earned your vote.
Guest: Joe Foy, Assistant Professor of American Democracy and Media Studies, UW-Parkside.
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Wednesday
4/4/2012
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Castle Doctrine Law
After an unarmed man was shot in Slinger-and the Trayvon Martin case gets more media attention-the debate over Wisconsin's Castle Doctrine law has started anew. After seven, Joy Cardin's guests discuss their differing opinions on whether we should repeal the law in our Big Question debate.
Guests:
-Tony Gibart, Policy Coordinator at the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence
-Nik Clark, Chairman and President of Wisconsin Carry, Inc.
Participate in our online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
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Wednesday
4/4/2012
8:00 AM
120404C
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Why Calories Count
What is a calorie? How do calories affect the human body? How do they affect political discussions? Joy Cardin's guest after eight answers these questions and discusses how we can better understand food, diet, and weight gain.
Guest:
Marion Nestle, author of "Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics."
She's a professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health and a Professor of Sociology at New York University. Her other books include "What to Eat" and "Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health."
Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics
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Wednesday
4/4/2012
9:00 PM
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Why Calories Count
What is a calorie? How do calories affect the human body? How do they affect political discussions? Joy Cardin's guest after nine answers these questions and discusses how we can better understand food, diet, and weight gain.
Guest:
Marion Nestle, author of "Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics."
She's a professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health and a Professor of Sociology at New York University. Her other books include "What to Eat" and "Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health."
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Tuesday
4/3/2012
6:00 AM
120403A
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Apology Overkill
Outrage has become an increasingly ever-present feeling in America's media culture, which chokes off the political conversation. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after six, who says that we need to stop apologizing.
Guest:
John McQuaid, contributor to Forbes Magazine. His piece on apologies on Forbes.com is here: http://wpr.org/r/?715
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Tuesday
4/3/2012
7:00 AM
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Democratic politics in recall elections
The filing deadline for candidates to run in the recall election against Gov. Scott Walker is one week away. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest analyzes the Democratic field now that Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett is in, and what we may expect from the various campaigns ahead of the May 8 primary.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Government Affairs, UW-Milwaukee.
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Tuesday
4/3/2012
8:00 AM
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On Your Money - April 3, 2012
It's a special edition of On Your Money! Because you helped surpass our pledge goal during last week's show, certified financial planner Kevin McKinley joins Joy Cardin to answer your personal finance questions... for the full hour.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. http://www.onyourmoney.com
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Tuesday
4/3/2012
9:00 PM
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On Your Money - April 3, 2012
After nine, it's a special edition of On Your Money! Because you helped surpass our pledge goal during last week's show, certified financial planner Kevin McKinley joins Joy Cardin to answer your personal finance questions... for the full hour.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. http://www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
4/2/2012
6:00 AM
120402A
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Deer Czar's Preliminary Report
Last week the so-called "deer czar" was very critical of Wisconsin's deer management in his preliminary report, which suggested that the Department of Natural Resources is out of touch with hunters. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses this report and how the hunting community is reacting.
Then, after six-fifty, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy Cardin's guest alerts our listeners to what they can expect at the polls when they vote in the elections on Tuesday.
Guest:
Pat Durkin, a columnist on outdoor and recreation issues. His column appears in the Wisconsin State Journal, Green Bay Press Gazette, the Oshkosh Northwestern, and Wisconsin Outdoor News.
Wake-Up Call Guest:
Cindy Cepress, Wood County Clerk
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Monday
4/2/2012
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report: April 2, 2012
Dates are set for Wisconsin's recall elections, another candidate jumps in the race for governor, and Republican presidential candidates stump across the state. Join Joy Cardin and her guests as they discuss these developments and more during the State Capitol Report, after seven.
Guests:
- Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.
- Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio's Milwaukee-based Reporter.
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Monday
4/2/2012
7:30 AM
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WPR-SNC Wis. Survey: Presidential Primary
According to a new poll from Wisconsin Public Radio and St. Norbert College, Mitt Romney is leading his Republican colleagues ahead of Tuesday's presidential primary. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the survey's findings and analyzes the politics behind the numbers. Poll: http://wpr.org/r/?714
Guest: Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science, and Associate, St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute.
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Monday
4/2/2012
8:00 AM
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Mondays with Mike - April 2012
After eight, it's the April edition of Mondays with Mike. Join host Joy Cardin and WPR Director Mike Crane for the latest news and happenings surrounding WPR, including some brand new programming changes and answers to your questions about WPR operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio
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Monday
4/2/2012
9:00 PM
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Mondays with Mike - April 2012
After nine, it's the April edition of Mondays with Mike. Join host Joy Cardin and WPR Director Mike Crane for the latest news and happenings surrounding WPR, including some brand new programming changes and answers to your questions about WPR operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio
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Friday
3/30/2012
6:00 AM
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Tell Joy Where to Go: April 2012
April is the first full month of spring, and the list of fun events across the state reflects it. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the wide range of indoor and outdoor activities that you and the whole family can enjoy, plus he welcomes your ideas on how you take pleasure in springtime in Wisconsin.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers; monthly contributor to our "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.
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Friday
3/30/2012
7:00 AM
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What's the greatest song of all time?
What is the greatest song of all time? After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss this often-debated question and welcome your nominations. Plus, find out how your pledge of support to Wisconsin Public Radio can earn you an iTunes gift card so you can load up on your favorite music!
Guest: Stephen Thompson, editor and reviewer, NPR Music and contributor, NPR's Song of the Day series.
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Friday
3/30/2012
8:00 AM
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Week in Review: March 30
After eight, it's the Week in Review with host Joy Cardin and her guests. They discuss the final days of campaigning in Wisconsin's GOP presidential primary, the latest in state recall politics, the health care law before the Supreme Court, and more of the top national and state news.
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.
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Thursday
3/29/2012
6:00 AM
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Fair trade
After six, Joy Cardin talks to the founder of a Wisconsin fair trade company that aims to connect farmers and producers in Africa with customers in the United States.
Guest: Georgia Duerst-Lahti, frequent guest on the Week in Review, Professor of Political Science at Beloit College, and founder of Duerst Lahti Global, a fair trade company
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Thursday
3/29/2012
7:00 AM
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Protests, politics, and the presidential race
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest looks at recent political protests from Wisconsin to Wall Street, and the long-term impact on the nation's political landscape.
Guest: John Nichols, associate editor of The Capital Times and Washington correspondent for The Nation magazine; he's the author of "Uprising: How Wisconsin Renewed the Politics of Protest, from Madison to Wall Street."
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Thursday
3/29/2012
8:00 AM
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Everything Everywhere
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest is a Wisconsin-based travel blogger-he'll share his love of travel, thoughts on great places to go, and a pep talk on why we should make time to see the world.
Guest: Gary Arndt, Travel Blogger at Everything Everywhere. He just released the "Everything Everywhere Travel Photography App" http://everything-everywhere.com/
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Wednesday
3/28/2012
6:00 AM
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Nostalgia and pop culture
From Mad Men to remakes of the Lone Ranger, a lot of our popular culture is driven by nostalgia. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at our love of the past, as seen in movies and television.
Guest: Jon Pollack, (PAH-lick), History Instructor and Pop Culture Expert at Madison Area Technical College.
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Wednesday
3/28/2012
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Health Care Law Good Policy?
Federal health care law is in the news this week, with a Supreme Court case following on the heels of the two-year anniversary of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: is the health care law a good policy?
Guests:
Grace-Marie Turner, President of the Galen Institute
Igor Volsky, Health Care Policy Editor for ThinkProgress
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Wednesday
3/28/2012
8:00 AM
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People's Pharmacy in the House!
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes People's Pharmacy hosts Joe and Terry Graedon for a look at helpful home remedies, alternative health advice, and answers to your questions.
Guest: Joe and Terry Graedon, co-hosts of People's Pharmacy, heard on WPR on Saturdays 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. They are the authors of "The People's Pharmacy Quick & Handy Home Remedies" and "Top Screw-Ups Doctors Make and How to Avoid Them."
The People's Pharmacy Quick & Handy Home Remedies
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Tuesday
3/27/2012
6:00 AM
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One Year to a Happier, Healthier You
Creating positive change in your life can be a daunting task, but according to Joy Cardin's guest, it doesn't have to be. After six, she discusses how implementing one small change each week can yield big results in the long run and make you a happier, healthier person.
Guest: Brett Blumenthal, founder, www.SheerBalance.com; author, "52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You."
52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier...
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Tuesday
3/27/2012
7:00 AM
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Media ethics and recall signatures
A newspaper chain disclosed that some of its staff had signed recall petitions targeting Governor Walker. After seven, Joy Cardin talks to a media ethicist about journalists and political activity.
Guest: Jane Kirtley, Professor of Media Ethics and Media Law at the University of Minnesota
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Tuesday
3/27/2012
8:00 AM
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On Your Money--pledge edition
After eight, it's a special pledge drive edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions and share some smart money moves.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
3/26/2012
6:00 AM
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Get up and dance!
Not only can Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver dance around defenders, he proved last week on "Dancing with the Stars" that he can cut a rug, too! After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the appeal of dancing and why we should embrace it, and whether Driver has what it takes to be a cha cha champion.
Guest: Todd Teeples, a dance instructor in Wausau who specializes in ballroom dancing and Argentine tango; seven-time United States DanceSport champion. http://www.juliaandtodd.com
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Monday
3/26/2012
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report March 26th, 2012
After seven, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR reporter Shawn Johnson for a look at recalls, redistricting, and other top issues in the State Capitol Report.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Capitol Reporter
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Monday
3/26/2012
8:00 AM
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Space Chronicles
When you think of the space race, you probably think of the 1960s scientific rivalry between the United States and Russia. But there's a new space race underway, according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse (de-GRASS) Tyson discusses the new 21st Century challenges posed as we face "the ultimate frontier."
Guest: Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist; Director of the Haydon Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City; author of, "Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier."
Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier
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Friday
3/23/2012
6:00 AM
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Popcorn
Wisconsin may be known for cheese and brats...but don't forget the popcorn. After six, Joy Cardin talks to Wisconsin growers about the many varieties of popcorn and how to make the perfect batch.
Guests: Carl and Colleen Wieder (WEED-er), owners of Wisconsin Gold Harvest in Helenville
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Friday
3/23/2012
7:00 AM
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The Science of Yoga
Yoga has many demonstrable health benefits-but it can also be dangerous and could cause weight gain. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after seven, who spent five years scientifically studying the trendy practice of yoga.
Guest:
William J. Broad, author of "The Science of Yoga: The Risks and The Rewards." He's a senior science writer at the New York Times, and he's been practicing yoga since 1970.
The Science of Yoga: The Risks and The Rewards
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Friday
3/23/2012
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, March 23th 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. This week, they'll look at the latest developments in Wisconsin recalls, the presidential campaign, and other top state and national news stories.
Guests:
Joe Wineke, former state Senator and former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
John Sharpless, Professor of History at UW-Madison.
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Thursday
3/22/2012
6:00 AM
120322A
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Heart 411
When should you get tested for heart disease? What are the symptoms? How can you achieve great heart health? Join Joy Cardin and her guest cardiologist after six to discuss these questions and others that you may have about your heart.
Guest:
Dr. Steven Nissen, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. He's the co-author of "Heart 411: The Only Guide to Heart Healthy You'll Ever Need."
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Thursday
3/22/2012
7:00 AM
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Racial stereotypes of young, black men
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the stereotypes faced by young, African-American males in the wake of the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Florida. Plus, he'll examine how Wisconsin's castle doctrine law may impact race relations in Wisconsin.
Guest: Stan Stojkovic (STOY-kuh-vitch), Dean of the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, and Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, UW-Milwaukee.
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Thursday
3/22/2012
8:00 AM
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Richard Lederer on American Trivia
After eight, Joy Cardin talks to WPR's favorite language expert Richard Lederer about his new book on American trivia...and what we all should know about our country.
Guest: Richard Lederer, Founding co-host of "A Way With Words," which airs on Wisconsin Public Radio Sunday mornings from 9-10. He's written more than 35 books about language, history, and humor, including "The Gift of Age", and his new book "American Trivia: What We All Should Know About U.S. History, Culture, and Geography." www.verbivore.com
Presidential Trivia: The Feats, Fates, Families, F...
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Wednesday
3/21/2012
6:00 AM
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Eagles... and Strange Rumbles in Clintonville
Bird enthusiasts are gearing up this week for the first of three hatchings of the Decorah, Iowa eagles. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses what makes this national symbol so fascinating and its role in nature, and answers your eagle-related questions. Then, after six-fifty, Joy talks with an official from Clintonville for an update on the mysterious night tremors to suddenly strike the city this week.
Guests:
- 6:00 - Marge Gibson, founder and executive director, Raptor Education Group, Inc. http://www.raptoreducationgroup.org/
- 6:50 - Lisa Kuss, administrator, city of Clintonville.
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Wednesday
3/21/2012
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Obama on right track on gas prices...
Gas prices are playing a big part in the presidential race this month. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: is President Obama pursuing the right policies to relieve gas prices in the future?
Guests:
Rob Walther, Senior Adviser for Energy at Third Way
Kenneth Green, Resident Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute
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Wednesday
3/21/2012
8:00 AM
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The Power of Habit
Habits may seem hardwired into our lives, but they're actually not that hard to change if you understand them. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who discusses how and why we form habits-and how we can change them.
Guest:
Charles Duhigg, author of, "The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do
in Life and Business." He's an investigative reporter for The New York Times and is a frequent contributor to This American Life, NPR, PBS NewsHour, and Frontline.
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life a...
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Tuesday
3/20/2012
6:00 AM
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High cost of higher education
Rising tuition bills and long-term student loan debt are facts of life for today's college students. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the costs of higher education.
Guest: Sara Goldrick-Rab, associate professor of educational policy studies and sociology, UW-Madison.
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Tuesday
3/20/2012
7:00 AM
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Health Care Law Turns 2
This week marks the two-year anniversary of President Obama's health care law. After seven, Joy Cardin is joined by Republican U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of Oshkosh, who says the Affordable Care Act continues to rise in cost and forces other changes that will hurt health care and the economy. After seven-twenty, Joy's guest analyzes the new estimates from the Congressional Budget Office, the upcoming arguments in the Supreme Court and how the health care issue may impact the November elections.
Guests:
- 7:07-7:20 - Ron Johnson, Republican U.S. Senator, Oshkosh.
- 7:20 - Jonathan Oberlander, Professor of Social Medicine and Health Policy & Management, and Adjunct Professor of Political Science, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
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Tuesday
3/20/2012
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On Your Money
After eight, financial planner Kevin McKinley joins Joy Cardin for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, talk about how the current state of the economy affects our financial decisions, and tell us whether pre-paid debit cards are a good idea.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
3/19/2012
6:00 AM
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Sleep, yes! Allergies, no!
The State Assembly pulled an all-nighter last week...and after six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the importance of sleep, how to get enough, and the consequences of sleep deprivation. And after six-fifty, Joy's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: While many people are celebrating the unseasonably warm weather, it also means bad news for those who suffer from allergies and asthma.
Guest: Dr. David Kuhlmann, medical director of sleep medicine at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, Missouri, and member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Wake-up call guest: Dr. Todd Mahr, pediatric allergist, Gunderson Lutheran Health System, La Crosse.
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Monday
3/19/2012
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report: March 19
It's a busy State Capitol Report! After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the latest - and surprising - developments in state government, including the resignation of Republican State Senator Pam Galloway, a flurry of new legislation passed, voter ID, recall elections, and more.
Guests:
- Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.
- 7:07-7:15 - Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, Wausau.
- 7:20-7:25 - Dave Hansen, Democratic State Senator, Green Bay.
- 7:35-7:40 - Alberta Darling, Republican State Senator, River Hills.
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Monday
3/19/2012
8:00 AM
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Recovery from Addiction
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest shares stories of recovery from addiction-along with advice and tips for people making that journey.
Guest: Jill Muehrcke (MOO-ur-kee), author of "Waking Up Happy: A Handbook of Change with Memoirs of Recovery and Hope" http://wakinguphappybook.com/
Waking Up Happy: A Handbook of Change with Memoirs...
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Friday
3/16/2012
6:00 AM
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Food Traditions of Wisconsin
When you have friends or family visiting from other states, what Wisconsin foods do you feed them? Join Joy Cardin and her guest after six to discuss the foods Wisconsin is known for, and how they became part of our state's food culture.
Guest:
Nancy Stohs, food editor at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which is doing a month-long series on the food traditions of Wisconsin
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Friday
3/16/2012
7:00 AM
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Time to Love the Bus
Do you take the bus? Or do you hate it? After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why Americans hate the bus-and what we can do to make it a better mode of transportation.
Guest:
Will Doig, who writes about cities for Salon.com. Here's a link to his piece, "It's Time to Love the Bus": http://wpr.org/r/?712
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Friday
3/16/2012
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Week in Review, March 16th 2012
A rush to pass last-minute state laws, an uncertain future for iron mining, and the latest on the presidential race...those are some of the topics after eight, on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:
Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University
Margaret Farrow, former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
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Thursday
3/15/2012
6:00 AM
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Spring Fever!
Wisconsin is getting a dose of summer weather during this last official week of winter! After six, Joy Cardin's guest has some suggestions on enjoying the sunshine and temperatures in the seventies, and welcomes your ideas.
Guest: Tom Held, writer of the "Off the Couch" blog, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Silent Sports magazine; he's also a freelance writer. http://wpr.org/r/?710
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Thursday
3/15/2012
7:00 AM
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Mining bill--not done yet?
It looks like the legislative session will end without a mining bill-but the debate may not be over. After seven, Joy Cardin talks to a WPR reporter about efforts to revive the mining plan.
Guest: Mike Simonson, WPR reporter in the Superior bureau
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Thursday
3/15/2012
7:30 AM
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Tough times for younger workers
After 7:30, Joy Cardin's guest says twenty-somethings are running into serious difficulties on the job market-and things are especially tough for people without college educations.
Guest: Timothy Smeeding, Distinguished Professor of Public Affairs and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Director of the Institute for Research on Poverty. He's co-editor of "Persistence, Privilege and Parenting: The Comparative Study of Intergenerational Mobility."
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Thursday
3/15/2012
8:00 AM
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Attack of the Theocrats
The issue of religion has already played a huge role in the 2012 election season, with controversies over religious freedom, separation of church and state, and the fight for contraception coverage. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest explains why he says the religious right is harming American politics, and what we can do about it.
Guest:
Sean Faircloth, author of, "Attack of the Theocrats: How the Religious
Right Harms Us All-and What We Can Do About It." He served for a decade in the Maine State Legislature and was Majority Whip there for his last term. Currently, he's the Director of Strategy and Policy at the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science.
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Wednesday
3/14/2012
6:00 AM
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Video Games Are Good For You?
Despite parents' worries that violent video games are harming their children, research shows that video games change the brain for the better. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses how video games affect the human brain, and how they can improve your mind.
Guest:
C. Shawn Green, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Here's a link to the Wall Street Journal article, "When Gaming is Good for You": http://wpr.org/r/?709
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Wednesday
3/14/2012
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Exit Strategy for Afghanistan?
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss this week's Big Question: What should be the United States' exit strategy in Afghanistan? Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:
-Matt Rothschild, editor, "The Progressive" magazine. Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?707
-Lisa Curtis, Senior Research Fellow for South Asia in the Asian Studies Center, Heritage Foundation. Research: http://wpr.org/r/?708
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Wednesday
3/14/2012
8:00 AM
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Wolf Hunt Bill
The State Assembly has passed a bill that establishes a wolf hunting and trapping season that would run from mid-October through the end of February. The Senate previously passed the bill and it now heads to Governor Walker. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after eight to discuss this wolf hunting legislation, and why he thinks the bill is too broad.
Guest:
Dick Thiel, retired Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
wildlife biologist who initiated the wolf recovery program in the 1980's. He gave informational testimony on current wolf hunting legislation for the Wisconsin State Senate and the State Assembly. He is also the author of two books on Wisconsin's wolf recovery efforts.
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Tuesday
3/13/2012
6:00 AM
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Collecting, Keepsakes, Memory, and Hoarding
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at keepsakes, collecting, and memory...why we keep things, and when it can cross the line into hoarding.
Guest: Frank Farley, Psychologist at Temple University and Former President, American Psychological Association
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Tuesday
3/13/2012
7:00 AM
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Voter ID and Recall Election Dates
A second Dane County judge has blocked the law requiring Wisconsin voters to show photo identification at the polls. Meanwhile, the Government Accountability Board has chosen May 8 as the date for the recall primaries and June 5 for the general election. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses these developing stories and the impact they may have on Wisconsin's political landscape.
Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College.
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Tuesday
3/13/2012
8:00 AM
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On Your Money
After eight, join Joy Cardin and Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin has a tip on some consumer protection help, advice on homeowner's insurance, and five reasons to inspect our receipts when we go shopping.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
3/12/2012
6:00 AM
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Dealing with the needs of aging parents
After six, Joy Cardin's guest has advice for people dealing with the needs of aging parents-and you can join in with your questions and stories. Then, after six-fifty, Joy's guest issues a Monday Morning Wake Up Call on what some experts are calling a "pediatric epidemic" of teen smoking.
Guest: Barbara McVicker is an eldercare expert and author of "Stuck in the Middle...Shared Stories and Tips for Caregiving your Elderly Parents." Her book, "Before Things Fall Apart," is due out in June.
Wake-Up Call Guest: Dr. Michael Fiore, Professor of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and Director of the Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention.
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Monday
3/12/2012
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State Capitol Report March 12th, 2012
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson. They'll look at a flurry of state government news, including the fallout on a mining vote and the closing days of the legislative session.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter
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Monday
3/12/2012
7:30 AM
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Planned Parenthood on legislation
The State Capitol Report continues after 7:30. Joy Cardin's guest is worried about legislation on abortion and women's health issues scheduled for the last week of the legislative session.
Guest: Nicole Safar (suh-FAR), Public Policy Director for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
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Monday
3/12/2012
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Mondays with Mike - March 2012
After eight, it's the March edition of Mondays with Mike! Join host Joy Cardin and WPR Director Mike Crane as they celebrate the career of Jean Feraca before her retirement at the end of the month. Plus, they discuss other upcoming on-air highlights and address your questions and concerns about WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director, Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Friday
3/9/2012
6:00 AM
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Bicycling in Wisconsin
With some rather springlike weather descending upon Wisconsin these days, and a major bicycle expo this weekend in Madison, you may be coming down with a case of biking fever! After six, Gene Purcell's guest discusses all things cycling, including the best places to ride, keeping your bike in good shape, staying safe, and more.
Guest: Kevin Hardman, Executive Director, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin. www.bfw.org
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Friday
3/9/2012
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Social media and protest
Social media has been lit up with a protest video against a leader in Uganda...Rush Limbaugh is getting heat on Facebook and Twitter...and protests from the Arab Spring to the Madison Capitol have had online elements. After seven, Gene Purcell and his guest look at the role of social media in political protest.
Guest: Paul Levinson, Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University. A revised edition of his book "New, New Media" is due out this summer. His blog is www.paullevinson.blogspot.com
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Friday
3/9/2012
7:30 AM
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Voter ID Law is Good
This week a judge set an injunction against Wisconsin's voter ID law after deciding it was a so-called needless impairment on the right to vote. After seven-thirty, Gene Purcell talks to a guest who says Wisconsin needs the voter ID law because of concern over voter fraud.
Guest:
Don Daugherty, President of the Wisconsin chapter of the Republican National Lawyers Association
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Friday
3/9/2012
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Week in Review, March 9th 2012
Super Tuesday is done, mining is down, and voter I.D. is out, for now-those are a few of the topics on the Week in Review with Gene Purcell and his guests.
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/
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Thursday
3/8/2012
6:00 AM
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Rise in Gray Divorces?
Research shows that the divorce rate for those over 50 has doubled over the last two decades. Gene Purcell's guest after six discusses why divorce is more common now for empty-nesters and what this says about our changing perception of the institution of marriage.
Guest:
Stephanie Coontz, professor of history and family studies at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. She's also the Director of Research and Public Education at the Council on Contemporary Families, and the author of "A Strange Stirring: The Feminine Mystique and American Women at the Dawn of the 1960's".
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3/8/2012
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GTAC Drops Out of Wisconsin - Now What?
Gogebic (go-GIB-ick) Taconite says it's dropping a potential mining project in northern Wisconsin after the state Senate rejected a bill to streamline the permitting process. So... now what? After seven, Gene Purcell's guest discusses why she says the failed Senate vote is a victory for Wisconsin families and clean drinking water; after seven-thirty, he talks with a mining supporter.
Guests:
- 7:00 - Kerry Schumann, Executive Director, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters.
- 7:30 - Scott Manley, Director of Environmental Policy for Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
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Thursday
3/8/2012
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The World America Made
Does the world need the United States to remain an international force? After eight, Gene Purcell's guest discusses why he thinks the United States has greatly shaped the modern world and many of its institutions-and why our nation needs to remain an international presence to maintain those institutions.
Guest:
Robert Kagan, author of "The World America Made." He is also a Senior
Fellow at The Brookings Institution and a columnist for The Washington Post.
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Wednesday
3/7/2012
6:00 AM
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Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday results are in, and after six, Gene Purcell and his guest will break down what happened and what it means for the GOP contenders for the White House.
Guest: David Cohen, Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron
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Wednesday
3/7/2012
7:00 AM
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Strategic Petroleum Reserve
With gas prices soaring lately, many analysts have discussed the option of selling our oil reserves in an attempt to lower prices at the pump. Join Gene Purcell and his guests after seven to discuss this week's Big Question: should the U.S. tap into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
Guests:
Daniel J. Weiss, Senior Fellow and the Director of Climate Strategy at the Center for American Progress.
Romina Boccia, Research Coordinator at the Roe Institute of Economic Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation.
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Wednesday
3/7/2012
8:00 AM
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New!
Humans have a basic need for change and novelty-though some of us embrace them more than others. That's according to Rob Ferrett's guest after eight, who looks at our psychological and cultural attitudes about new people, places, and things.
Guest: Winifred Gallagher, science writer and author of "New: Understanding our Need for Novelty and Change:" Her books also include "Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life"
New: Understanding our Need for Novelty and Change
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Tuesday
3/6/2012
6:00 AM
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Massive sandwiches (and what to eat instead)
Another fast food restaurant has released another massive, 14 hundred calorie sandwich. After six, Gene Purcell talks to a guest dietitian about why we eat these massive meals in the midst of rising obesity...and what we might want to eat instead.
Guest: Jim White, registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Tuesday
3/6/2012
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Partisan media and nasty comments
Rush Limbaugh has issued two apologies, after criticism of his comments directed at a law student who testified on contraceptive coverage. After seven, Gene Purcell's guest says partisan commentators across the board have a lot to apologize for when it comes to incivility...especially for comments directed at women.
Guest: Lara Brown, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Villanova University
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Tuesday
3/6/2012
8:00 AM
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The Ultimate Cheapskate
After eight, Gene Purcell talks to the Ultimate Cheapskate about ways to save money in our daily lives-and you can share your frugality tips.
Guest: Jeff Yeager, The Ultimate Cheapskate; he's AARP's resident Savings Expert and the author of "The Cheapskate Next Door" and "The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches." His AARP blog: http://wpr.org/r/?703
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Monday
3/5/2012
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Older drivers and safety; distracted walking
After six, there's been some good news for older drivers, with a substantial decline in fatal car crashes. After six, Gene Purcell's guest talks about what's being done to keep people safe on the road later in life.
Guest: Sherrilene Classen, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Director of the Institute for Mobility, Activity and Participation at the University of Florida
And after six-fifty it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. If you're wearing headphones when you walk or bike, you might be too distracted to realize when you're in danger. Gene Purcell's guest discusses his research on the rise of accidents where victims were wearing headphones.
Wake-Up Call Guest: Dr. Richard Lichenstein, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and director of pediatric emergency medicine research at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He's also the lead author of a study on the dangers of distracted walking
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Monday
3/5/2012
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report March 5th, 2012
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report with Gene Purcell and State Government Reporter Shawn Johnson. Top issues this week include the countdown on mining legislation, more news on recalls and the US Senate election, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter
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Monday
3/5/2012
7:30 AM
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The State Capitol Report continues after seven-thirty when Gene Purcell's guest lawmaker discusses a new bill that would emphasize single-parenthood as a factor contributing to child abuse and neglect.
Guest: Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator, West Bend, and Assistant Majority Leader. Author of the single-parenthood bill.
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Monday
3/5/2012
8:00 AM
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Good and Bad Bosses
A new study lays out the negative effects a bad boss can have on a worker's life, including relationships with family members, physical health and morale in the office. After eight, Gene Purcell's guest discusses the qualities that separate the good leaders from the bad, and welcomes your thoughts on how your boss impacts your daily life.
Guest: Lily Garcia, lead counsel for employment and labor, Clearspire Law Company.
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Friday
3/2/2012
6:00 AM
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Tell Joy Where to Go: March 2012
Winter returned to much of Wisconsin this week, so how about getting out and enjoying that new snow? After six, Joy Cardin's guest shares some recommendations on where to go to enjoy your favorite winter recreation. Plus, he'll have plenty of ideas to help you find your inner-Leprechaun for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday, and other fun activities for the month of March.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers, and monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs. March 2012 event sampler: http://wpr.org/r/?701
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Friday
3/2/2012
7:00 AM
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All Things Seussical
Dr. Seuss is making a splash this week, with books showing up on best-seller lists and the release of a Lorax movie on his birthday. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest talk about the ongoing appeal and impact of Dr. Seuss.
Guest: Phillip Nel, Professor of English and Director of the Program in Children's Literature at Kansas State University; his books include "The Annotated Cat: Under the Hats of Seuss and His Cats" and "Dr. Seuss: American Icon" his blog: www.philnel.com
Dr. Seuss: American Icon
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Friday
3/2/2012
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Week in Review, March 2nd 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Top stories include presidential primary results, Wisconsin's recall and Senate campaigns, and mining legislation coming down to the wire.
Guests:
Owen Robinson, Columnist for the West Bend Daily News and blogger at www.bootsandsabers.com
John Smart, Chair of the Price County Democratic Party and Board member for Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools
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Thursday
3/1/2012
6:00 AM
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Overdiagnosis
Early diagnosis has become one of the most fundamental parts of modern medicine-but is it really that good for us? Joy Cardin's guest after six says that emphasis on screening healthy people promotes disease and distracts the medical community.
Guest:
Dr. H. Gilbert Welch, Professor of Medicine at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. He's also the author of, "Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health."
Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit o...
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Thursday
3/1/2012
7:00 AM
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U.S. Senate race heating up
Republican Olympia Snowe of Maine announces she's getting out of the U.S. Senate, while Democrat Bob Kerrey may be jumping back in Nebraska's U.S. Senate race. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses what these recent developments mean for control of the nation's upper house in November, and how Wisconsin's race is shaping up.
Guest: Susan Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department, UW-Whitewater; Director, University's Center for Political Science and Public Policy Research.
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Thursday
3/1/2012
7:30 AM
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Green Party presidential candidate
After 7:30, Joy Cardin talks to a candidate for the Green Party's presidential nomination who's basing her campaign here in Wisconsin.
Guest: Jill Stein, candidate for the Green Party presidential nomination
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Thursday
3/1/2012
8:00 AM
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The American Way of Eating
Can the average American eat well in today's society? Join Joy Cardin and her guest after eight, who went undercover in the food industry to investigate how we eat.
Guest:
Tracie McMillan, author of "The American Way of Eating: Undercover at
Wal-Mart, Applebee's, Farm Fields, and the Dinner Table." She's also a Senior Fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism.
The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Wal-Mart...
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Wednesday
2/29/2012
6:00 AM
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Michigan/Arizona GOP primaries wrap
Mitt Romney picked up victories in Michigan and Arizona during Tuesday's Republican presidential primaries. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the political fallout of the elections, the significance of this weekend's contest in Washington, along with Super Tuesday next week.
Then, after six-fifty, Joy's guest meteorologist updates us on the biggest snowstorm to hit Wisconsin this winter.
Guests:
- 6:00 - Bill Ballenger (BAL-en-jir), editor and publisher, "Inside Michigan Politics" newsletter.
- 6:50 - Chad Franzen, meterologist, WSAW-TV, Wausau.
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Wednesday
2/29/2012
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Religion and politics
The overlap between religion and politics has been a theme in the presidential race. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: should candidates' religion inform their policy decisions?
Guests:
Thomas Farr, Director of the Religious Freedom Project at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs at Georgetown University... and a Visiting Associate Professor of Religion and International Affairs at Georgetown's School of Foreign Service.
Barry Lynn, Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State
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Wednesday
2/29/2012
8:00 AM
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Everyone Loves a Good Trainwreck
Why can't we look away from car wrecks on the freeway, and why do we get so wrapped up in celebrity sex scandals? Join Joy Cardin and her guest after eight to discuss the reasons why we're so drawn to these morbid curiosities.
Guest:
Eric Wilson, author of "Everyone Loves a Good Trainwreck: Why We Can't Look Away." He's a professor of English at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, and the author of several other books including "Against Happiness: In Praise of Melancholy."
Everyone Loves a Good Trainwreck: Why We Can't Loo...
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Tuesday
2/28/2012
6:00 AM
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Facebook and Depression Symptoms
When young people use Facebook, they sometimes write status updates about being upset or sad. But does that necessarily mean they're depressed? Joy Cardin's guest after six says there's research that links those status updates with instances of depression, and explores what this means about social media culture.
Guest:
Dr. Megan Moreno, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Tuesday
2/28/2012
7:00 AM
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Afghan protests and presidential apology
The Pentagon and President Obama have apologized for the burning of the Koran at a US military base. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the incident, the violent protests that followed, and the President's response.
Guest: William Inboden (IN-boe-den), Assistant Professor of International Security and Law at the University of Texas-Austin and former Senior Director for Strategic Planning on the National Security Council. He's a contributing editor at Foreign Policy magazine.
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Tuesday
2/28/2012
7:30 AM
120228X
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Stolen Valor legislation
The Supreme Court will rule on a legal challenge to the "stolen valor" law, which makes it illegal to make false claims about receiving military medals. After 7:30, Joy Cardin's guest says lying about those medals is wrong-but it shouldn't be illegal.
Guest: Donald Downs, Professor of Political Science, Law, and Journalism at UW-Madison
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Tuesday
2/28/2012
8:00 AM
120228C
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On Your Money
After eight, join Joy Cardin and Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, talk about the impact of payroll tax breaks and high gas prices, and share the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to annuities.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
2/27/2012
6:00 AM
120227A
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Obama falling short on oil issues?
After six, Joy Cardin's guest says President Obama isn't doing enough to promote oil production-and that's raising energy prices for all of us.
Then, after six-fifty, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Have you considered making your pet a blood donor? Joy Cardin's guest says you should! He explains how your pet could become a donor and help save the lives of other animals. Here's a link to UW's pet donation website: http://wpr.org/r/?698
Guest: Daniel Simmons, Director of State Affairs at the Institute for Energy Research
Wake-Up Call Guest: Dr. Jonathan Bach, Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, & Emergency/Critical Care at the University of Wisconsin's School of Veterinary Medicine
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Monday
2/27/2012
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report February 27th, 2012
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson. They'll look at the latest on a court challenge to redistricting, along with a number of issues in the state legislature.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Capitol Reporter
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Monday
2/27/2012
7:30 AM
120227X
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Wisconsin and Illinois, jobs and budgets
After 7:30. Joy Cardin's guest compares and contrasts Wisconsin and Illinois, when it comes to budgets and job outlooks.
Guest: Andrew Reschovsky, Professor of Public Affairs and Applied Economics at UW-Madison.
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Monday
2/27/2012
8:00 AM
120227C
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Oscars Wrap
It could be a huge weekend for the film, Hugo, as it's up for 11 nominations at Sunday's Oscars, including the coveted Best Picture. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest picks apart the big winners and losers from the 84th Annual Academy Awards, and welcomes your thoughts on your favorite flicks.
Guest: Ignatiy (ig-NAH-tee) Vishnevetsky (vish-neh-VET-skee), film critic on the public television show, "Ebert Presents: At the Movies" and MUBI.com (MOO-bee); co-founder, CINE-File.info; contributor, Chicago Reader.
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Friday
2/24/2012
6:00 AM
120224A
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We're Bananas for Bacon!
In the spirit of Sunday's Baconfest in Milwaukee, we celebrate our long love affair with this culinary delight. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the versatility and different types of bacon, share some recipes, and invite your comments on why you're high on the hog.
Guests:
- Joanna Pruess (PROOSS), a food and travel writer in New York City, and contributor, "Specialty Food Magazine" and the National Association of Specialty Food Trade. Author of several books, including "Seduced by Bacon: Recipes & Lore About America's Favorite Indulgence."
- 6:15-6:20 - Megan Dorsch, Marketing Director, Nueske's.
Seduced by Bacon: Recipes & Lore About America's F...
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Friday
2/24/2012
7:00 AM
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The Sexual Counterrevolution
With contraception coverage and abortion laws all over the news, sex-related legislation is on the minds of our politicians. Joy Cardin's guest after seven attributes these controversial issues to conflicted attitudes toward the sexual revolution of the 1960's, and explains how this conflict has reshaped our cultural landscape.
Guest:
Nancy L. Cohen, author of "Delirium: How the Sexual Counterrevolution is Polarizing America." She is also a historian and a contributor to The Huffington Post.
Delirium: How the Sexual Counterrevolution is Pola...
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Friday
2/24/2012
8:00 AM
120224C
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Week in Review, February 24th, 2012
After eight on the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests will tackle the GOP debates, gas prices, and tons of state news, from mining to redistricting to new election polls.
Guests:
Ruth Conniff, Political Editor for the Progressive Magazine www.progressive.org
Steve Prestegard, author of the Presteblog: www.steveprestegard.com
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Thursday
2/23/2012
6:00 AM
120223A
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Voter ID Lawsuit
Voter ID made its election debut this week...and today, a group is filing a lawsuit against Wisconsin's law. After six, Joy Cardin talks to one of the attorneys filing the suit.
Guest: Denise Lieberman, Senior Attorney for the Advancement Project
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Thursday
2/23/2012
6:30 AM
120223X
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Workplace Discrimination
This week the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a bill that would no longer allow punitive and compensatory damages for workplace discrimination lawsuits. After six-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest explains why her group thinks this measure will harm women in the workplace.
Guest:
Dana Schultz, Wisconsin Director of 9 to 5, which is the National Association of Working Women
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Thursday
2/23/2012
7:00 AM
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New Marquette Law School Poll
According to a new poll by Marquette Law School, Gov. Scott Walker's favorability takes a slight dip from last month. Also, President Barack Obama easily defeats each of his GOP candidates in Wisconsin, and Tommy Thompson leads in the U.S. Senate race. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest go behind the numbers and examine the state's political climate.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, Marquette University; Co-developer and contributor, www.PollsAndVotes.com.
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Thursday
2/23/2012
8:00 AM
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Glock: The Rise of America's Gun
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest tells the story of how an obscure Austrian-made firearm became "America's Gun"-and impacted politics, police work, and popular culture.
Guest: Paul Barrett, assistant managing editor of Bloomberg Businessweek and author of "Glock: The Rise of America's Gun" http://www.glockthebook.com/
Glock: The Rise of America's Gun
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Wednesday
2/22/2012
6:00 AM
120222A
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Compromise mining bill
A new bill unveiled by Republican State Senator Dale Schultz of Richland Center and Democratic State Senator Bob Jauch of Poplar would speed up the process for approving an iron mining permit. It would also require a mining company to make a $5 million payment upfront with most of the money going to offset the costs of taxpayers. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the details of this bill and how it differs from the version that passed the Assembly; after six-thirty, you get the chance to sound off on your thoughts about iron mining in Wisconsin and the various proposals out there.
Guest: Gilman Halsted, Wisconsin Public Radio's Madison-based reporter.
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Wednesday
2/22/2012
7:00 AM
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Big Question: are super-pacs good or bad?
High-powered political action committees are front and center in the presidential race. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: are super-pacs good or bad for American politics?
Guests:
Blair Bowie, Democracy Advocate at the U.S. Public Interest Research Group
Allen Dickerson, Legal Director at the Center for Competitive Politics
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Wednesday
2/22/2012
8:00 AM
120222C
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The Power of Introverts
Our culture tends to value outgoing, chatty, extroverted people...but after eight, Joy Cardin's guest says introverts also have a lot to offer.
Guest: Susan Cain, author of "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" www.thepowerofintroverts.com
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can...
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Tuesday
2/21/2012
6:00 AM
120221A
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Gas prices going up?
Gas prices are expected to jump this spring, and events in Iran could push them higher. After six, Joy Cardin talks to an industry analyst about what we should expect to see at the pump.
Guest: Jim Ritterbusch, president of Ritterbusch & Associates, an oil-trading advisory firm.
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Tuesday
2/21/2012
6:30 AM
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Electric Cars: Not So Enviro-Friendly?
Electric cars aren't the environmental saviors many people believe them to be. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after 6:30, who says electric cars and other alternative vehicles are part of the problem, not the solution.
Guest: Ozzie Zehner, visiting scholar at the University of California-Berkeley and author of the forthcoming book "Green Illusions: The Dirty Secrets of Clean Energy and the Future of Environmentalism"; his piece on electric cars: http://wpr.org/r/?695
Green Illusions: The Dirty Secrets of Clean Energy...
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Tuesday
2/21/2012
7:00 AM
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Same-Sex Marriage
After several recent developments in the same-sex marriage debate, including the passage of a gay marriage bill in Washington state, and the likely passing of a bill in Maryland-Joy Cardin's guest discusses the future of same-sex marriage in our country, coming up after seven.
Guest:
Kimi King, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of North Texas
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Tuesday
2/21/2012
8:00 AM
120221C
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On Your Money
After eight, it's On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will talk about the future of coins and dollar bills and share advice on when leasing a car can be a good move.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
2/20/2012
6:00 AM
120220A
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Changes to Autism Definition
In the latest revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the American Psychiatric Association is changing the definition of autism. Joy Cardin's guest after six explains how this new definition will be different and how it might affect you. More information at www.dsm5.org
After six-fifty, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. After several unusual outbreaks of norovirus around Wisconsin, Joy Cardin speaks to a guest who explains the symptoms and how you can protect yourself from contracting the stomach virus.
Guests:
6:00--Maureen Durkin, epidemiologist and Professor of Population Health Sciences and Pediatrics at UW-Madison. She's also the Principal Investigator at the Wisconsin Surveillance of Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities System, and a Waisman Center investigator at the UW.
6:50--Nathan Luedke, President of the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards and a Health Officer in Marquette County.
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Monday
2/20/2012
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report February 20th, 2012
A surprise twist in mining legislation, a court order on redistricting and open records, and more...after seven, get the latest in state government news with Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter
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Monday
2/20/2012
7:30 AM
120220X
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Frank Lasee on mining legislation
After 7:30, Joy Cardin talks to a Republican State Senator about the latest on mining legislation.
Guest: Frank Lasee, Republican State Senator from De Pere
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Monday
2/20/2012
8:00 AM
120220C
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Having Your Own Say: End-of-Life Care
According to Joy Cardin's guest, when patients' end-of-life wishes are not carried out, families get torn apart and lots of money is unnecessarily spent. After eight, he describes the roles doctors, patients and family members play in best handling end-of-life cases.
Guest: Dr. Bud Hammes (HAM-iss), Director of Medical Humanities and "Respecting Choices" program, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, La Crosse. Author, "Having Your Own Say: Getting the Right Care When it Matters Most."
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Friday
2/17/2012
6:00 AM
120217A
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Houdini: Art and Magic
The life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous performers of the twentieth century, is being examined for the first time in a major art museum exhibition. After six, Joy Cardin talks with the curator of "Houdini: Art and Magic" about the legend and cultural influence of this renowned magician and escape artist.
Guest: Brooke Kamin Rapaport, independent curator and art writer. Organizer, "Houdini: Art and Magic" exhibit. (Note: The exhibit is on display at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art though May 13, 2012. Details at http://wpr.org/r/?693)
Houdini: Art and Magic
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Friday
2/17/2012
7:00 AM
120217B
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Why Americans Hate the Media
According to Joy Cardin's guest, the news media went from being one of the most respected institutions in the United States to one of the most hated today. After seven, he'll discuss what led to this big decline in trust and how it's changed the way people receive political information... and why it's such an important issue.
Guest: Jonathan Ladd, assistant professor of government and public policy, Georgetown University; author, "Why Americans Hate the Media and How it Matters." http://wpr.org/r/?694
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Friday
2/17/2012
8:00 AM
120217C
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Week in Review, February 17th, 2012
A presidential visit to Wisconsin, a surprise twist in state mining law, and a new federal budget plan...those are some of the issues after eight on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:
Keene Winters, financial planner in Schofield, and Coordinator of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau
Tony Palmeri, Professor of Communication at UW-Oshkosh and Media Columnist for the Scene newspaper in the Fox Valley.
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Thursday
2/16/2012
6:00 AM
120216A
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Costs and Benefits of Casino Gambling
There are proposals to add new casinos in at least three Wisconsin communities. After six, Joy Cardin gets two perspectives on the impact of casino gambling.
6-Jonathan Zimmerman, Professor of history and education at New York University and Author, "Small Wonder: The Little Red Schoolhouse in History and Memory." His piece on gambling: http://wpr.org/r/?692
6:30--Tom Shields, founder and president of Marketing Resource Group and a long-time spokesman on casino issues, including work with 15 different Native American tribes
Small Wonder: The Little Red Schoolhouse in Histor...
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Thursday
2/16/2012
7:00 AM
120216B
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State Senate Unveils Mining Bill
The mining bill that passed the state Assembly is now heading to the legislature's Joint Finance Committee. The move comes after Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald on Wednesday disbanded the Select Committee on Mining. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the significance of the decision and what may happen next; after seven-thirty, her guest lawmaker weighs in with his reaction to the proceedings.
Guests:
- 7:00 - Mike Simonson, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter based in Superior; he's been covering the mining issue.
- 7:30 - Bob Jauch (JOWK), Democratic State Senator from Poplar whose district includes the location of the proposed iron ore mine; member of the dissolved Select Committee on Mining Jobs.
Note: Neal Kedzie, Republican State Senator from Elkhorn, declined our invitation to appear due to a scheduling conflict.
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Thursday
2/16/2012
8:00 AM
120216C
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The Accordion Family
Do your adult children live at home while they search for a job, work for free as an intern, or struggle to become financially independent? Then you're part of a rising trend of "accordion families," according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who discusses why this is a growing phenomenon.
Guest:
Katherine Newman, author of "The Accordion Family: Boomerang Kids, Anxious Parents, and the Private Toll of Global Competition." She's also a professor of sociology at Johns Hopkins University, and the dean of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences there.
The Accordion Family: Boomerang Kids, Anxious Pare...
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Wednesday
2/15/2012
6:00 AM
120215A
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Should We Regulate Sugar?
A recent commentary by leading obesity experts advocates for regulating sugar as a controlled substance, like alcohol or tobacco. Joy Cardin's guest after six agrees that sugar is bad, but thinks that regulating sugar as a controlled substance goes too far.
Guest:
Dr. David Katz, Director of the Yale University Prevention Research
Center, Editor-in-Chief of "Childhood Obesity," and President and Founder of the Turn the Tide Foundation
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Wednesday
2/15/2012
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Mandated Contraceptive Coverage
After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: should the federal government mandate health care coverage for contraception?
Guests:
Horace Cooper, member of the Project 21 black leadership network, a legal commentator and an Adjunct Fellow with the National Center for Public Policy Research
David Orentlicher, Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Hall Center for Law and Health at Indiana University
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Wednesday
2/15/2012
8:00 AM
120215C
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Pity the Billionaire
After an economic downturn and a Democratic sweep in 2008, the conservative movement made a massive rebound, led in part by the Tea Party. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the sudden turn-around in American politics.
Guest: Thomas Frank, founding editor of The Baffler magazine and author of the "Wrecking Crew" and "What's the Matter With Kansas?" His latest book is "Pity the Billionaire: The Hard-Times Swindle and the Unlikely Comeback of the Right." www.pitythebillionaire.com/
Pity the Billionaire: The Hard-Times Swindle and t...
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Tuesday
2/14/2012
6:00 AM
120214A
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Federal budget politics/Obama in WI
President Obama unveiled his budget proposal yesterday and is scheduled to visit Wisconsin tomorrow. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest looks at the politics behind the budget...and how big a role Wisconsin will play in the presidential race.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs at UW-Milwaukee
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Tuesday
2/14/2012
7:00 AM
120214B
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World Oil Supply: Looming Crisis or New Abundanc...
Tonight (Tuesday), several Madison energy groups are holding a debate on the issue of oil shortages in the next decade. After seven, Joy Cardin's guests discuss peak oil, how we can avoid oil shortages, and public responses to the challenge.
Guests:
--John Hofmeister, founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy, and the
former President of Shell Oil North America
--Tad Patzek, Chair of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Texas and a board member for the Association for the Study of Peak Oil
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Tuesday
2/14/2012
8:00 AM
120214C
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On Your Money--Valentine's Day Edition
After eight, it's a special Valentine's Day edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will share advice on the financial side of love and marriage, along with 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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Monday
2/13/2012
6:00 AM
120213A
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Redistricting challenge/Lyme Disease wake-up cal...
The Republican redistricting plan for Wisconsin has been drawing criticism over the last week...and after six, Joy Cardin's guest is leading a legal challenge, saying the process and the map itself are rotten.
And on this week's wake-up call, new research shows Wisconsin is one of the nation's premier hot spots for Lyme Disease...Joy's guest doctor tells us what to watch for and what precautions to take.
Guest: Christine Neumann-Ortiz, executive director of Voces de la Frontera
Wake-up call guest: Dr. David McNamara, Infectious Diseases Specialist at Gunderson Lutheran Health System in La Crosse.
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Monday
2/13/2012
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report: February 13, 2012
It's the State Capitol Report! After seven, Joy Cardin and WPR State Government Reporter Shawn Johnson discuss the latest news from beneath the Capitol dome, including a big budget shortfall, secrecy agreements during the redistricting process, validating recall signatures, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.
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Monday
2/13/2012
7:30 AM
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State Capitol Report: February 13, 2012 (part 2)
The State Capitol Report continues after seven-thirty when Joy Cardin's guest discusses WEAC endorsing Kathleen Falk for governor, a pledge from union leaders on collective bargaining, and using a national mortgage settlement to help the state budget.
Guest: Tim Dale, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UW-Green Bay.
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Monday
2/13/2012
8:00 AM
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All There Is: Love Stories from StoryCorps
Just in time for Valentine's Day, hear stories of love found and love lost, and share your own, as Joy Cardin talks to the founder of StoryCorps about their newest collection.
Guest: Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps; his latest book is "All There Is: Love Stories from StoryCorps"
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Friday
2/10/2012
6:00 AM
120210A
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Romantic Foods
Are you staying in for Valentine's Day and in need of some romantic recipes? Stay tuned! After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss some recipe ideas for your romantic evening in.
Guest:
Leah Caplan, Chief Food Officer at Metcalfe's Market.
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Friday
2/10/2012
7:00 AM
120210B
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Grammys preview
The 54th annual Grammy Awards are Sunday night, with Kanye (KAHN-yay) West leading the way with seven nominations, and Wisconsin indie folk band Bon Iver (bone ee-VAIR) coming in with four. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses his picks for the major categories on music's biggest night, and takes your calls on your favorite artists and songs of today.
Guest: Stephen Thompson, editor and reviewer, NPR Music; contributor, NPR's Song of the Day series.
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Friday
2/10/2012
8:00 AM
120210C
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Week in Review, February 10th, 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They'll talk about Rick Santorum's big week, the latest on the recall effort, and two big pieces of news on gay marriage.
Guests:
Joe Wineke, former state Senator and former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
John Sharpless, Professor of History at UW-Madison.
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Thursday
2/9/2012
6:00 AM
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"Recall the recall" Constitutional amendment
There's a hearing today on a proposed constitutional amendment that would make it harder to recall elected officials in Wisconsin. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the proposal and what it would mean for the future of recalls.
Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College
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Thursday
2/9/2012
6:30 AM
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Wolf hunt in Wisconsin?
After 6:30, Joy Cardin talks to a timber wolf conservationist about a proposal for a wolf hunt in Wisconsin.
Guest: Zach Wilson, Coordinator of the Timber Wolf Alliance www.timberwolfalliance.org,
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Thursday
2/9/2012
7:00 AM
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A Look Back at the 2011 Capitol Protests
It was one year ago this Saturday when Gov. Scott Walker unveiled his controversial budget repair bill. Days later, protesters descended on the State Capitol building in what would become one of the most passionate and astounding periods in Wisconsin's history. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses his project to capture the spirit of the demonstrations, and why he says the "ordinary" people who marched in them were anything but ordinary.
Guest: Dennis Weidemann (WHY-duh-min), author, "Cut From Plain Cloth: The 2011 Wisconsin Workers Protests." http://cutfromplaincloth.com/
Cut From Plain Cloth: The 2011 Wisconsin Workers P...
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Thursday
2/9/2012
8:00 AM
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Online Dating
You may think that online dating will increase your chances of meeting "the one," but a study out this week concludes that online dating doesn't increase your romantic success rate. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the new study and the pros and cons of online dating.
Guest:
Catalina Toma, assistant professor of communication arts at UW-Madison
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Wednesday
2/8/2012
6:00 AM
120208A
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Sand mining in Wisconsin
Sand is a hot commodity in Wisconsin, and it's being mined for use in fracking operations in other states. After six, Joy Cardin talks to a science reporter about the impact of sand mining in the state.
Guest: Ron Seely, Science and Environment Reporter at the Wisconsin State Journal and Senior Lecturer in Life Sciences Communication at UW Madison
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Wednesday
2/8/2012
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Pass the Buffett Rule?
Wisconsin Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin introduced a "Buffett Rule" bill this week, aimed at raising taxes on capital gains for wealthier Americans. After seven, Joy Cardin gets two takes on the issue in this week's Big Question segment.
Guests:
Josh Barro (BARE-oh), Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and Regular contributor for National Review Online
Chuck Collins, Director of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good, Institute for Policy Studies. He is the author of the forthcoming book, "99 to 1: How Wealth Inequality is Wrecking the World and What We Can Do About It"
99 to 1: How Wealth Inequality is Wrecking the Wor...
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Wednesday
2/8/2012
8:00 AM
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Money Well Spent?
Three years after Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-or the "stimulus"-economists and politicians are still arguing over its merits and faults. After investigating the immediate effects of the bill, Joy Cardin's guest after eight gives his assessment of whether or not this was money well spent.
Guest:
Michael Grabell, author of "Money Well Spent? The Truth Behind the Trillion-Dollar Stimulus, The Biggest Economic Recovery Plan in History." He's also a reporter for ProPublica and has written for USA Today, Salon, and other media outlets.
Money Well Spent? The Truth Behind the Trillion-Do...
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Tuesday
2/7/2012
6:00 AM
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The Cost of High School Dropouts
In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama announced that he'd like to make high school graduation compulsory. Joy Cardin's guest after six says that even though education reform sounds expensive, the costs of inaction are much greater.
Guest:
Henry Levin, professor of economics and education at Teachers College at Columbia University.
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Tuesday
2/7/2012
7:00 AM
120207B
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Where Did the Jobs Go?
Last week brought some encouraging news with the United States economy adding about 243-thousand jobs. However, many Americans are still looking for work as the unemployment rate remains above eight percent. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses what led to the dramatic decline in jobs... and what can be done to get them back.
Guest: Jean Johnson, senior fellow, Public Agenda Online. Co-author, "Where Did the Jobs Go - And How Do We Get Them Back?" http://www.wheredidthejobsgo.com.
Where Did the Jobs Go - And How Do We Get Them Bac...
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Tuesday
2/7/2012
8:00 AM
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On Your Money--Tax Preparedness Edition
After eight, it's On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, and he will talk about how to get the ball rolling so you're ready for tax time.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
2/6/2012
6:00 AM
120206A
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Komen controversy and reproductive health care
The controversy over the Susan Komen foundation and Planned Parenthood is just part of a wider dispute over access to reproductive health care. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after six, who says reproductive health is under attack in Wisconsin and nationwide.
Then, after six-fifty, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy Cardin's guest says that almost half of the stroke patients at her hospital are young or middle-aged, and warns that younger people need to be aware of the symptoms of a stroke.
Guest: Lon Newman, Executive Director of Family Planning Health Services in Central Wisconsin
Wake-Up Call Guest: Dr. Cheryl Bushnell, stroke center director at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina.
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Monday
2/6/2012
7:00 AM
120206B
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State Capitol Report February 6th, 2012
After seven, join Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson for this week's edition of the State Capitol Report. They'll look at the latest election news, action in the legislature, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter
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Monday
2/6/2012
7:30 AM
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Recall petitions
The State Capitol Report continues after 7:30 with a look at recall petitions. Joy Cardin's guest says the GAB isn't doing its job...and he's watching for mistakes on the petitions.
Guest: Brian Sikma, Communications Director for Media Trackers
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Monday
2/6/2012
8:00 AM
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Mondays with Mike - February 2012
It's the first Monday of the month, which means it's time for another edition of Mondays with Mike! After eight, Joy Cardin and WPR Director Mike Crane discuss some exciting programming highlights for February, important news from behind-the-scenes, and addresses your questions and concerns about WPR.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Friday
2/3/2012
6:00 AM
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Wisconsin's Sturgeon Fascination
Nearly 13-thousand Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing licenses have been sold for the upcoming season, a new record. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses Wisconsin's love affair with this prehistoric fish, and welcomes your sturgeon stories and questions. http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/sturgeon/
Guest: Ron Bruch (BROOK), DNR Fisheries Team Supervisor and Coordinator of the Winnebago System Sturgeon Management Program; Co-author, "People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair with an Ancient Fish."
People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin's Love Affair wi...
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Friday
2/3/2012
7:00 AM
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Compassionate Conservatism
Whatever happened to George W. Bush's concept of compassionate conservatism? After seven, Joy Cardin's guest explains why she thinks there's no room for compassion in the GOP primary presidential election.
Guest:
Amy Sullivan is a writer and former senior editor at Time magazine who
covers politics, religion, and culture. You can view her article on compassionate conservatism here: http://wpr.org/r/?689
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Friday
2/3/2012
7:30 AM
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Colorblind Racism
Is racism a part of the GOP presidential candidates' campaigns? Joy Cardin's guest after seven-thirty says that the GOP candidates are using "colorblind racism" to incite racial divisiveness for their political gain.
Guest:
Edward Wyckoff Williams, author, columnist, political analyst for MSNBC and a former investment banker. His article "Colorblind Racism: The New Norm" can be viewed here: http://wpr.org/r/?690
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Friday
2/3/2012
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, February 3rd, 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They'll talk about the latest recall news, the Florida primary results, and other top state and national news stories.
Guests:
Louis Fortis, Editor-in-Chief of The Shepherd Express
Chris Lato, former communications director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin and GOP campaign consultant.
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Thursday
2/2/2012
6:00 AM
120202A
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Recall Candidates
With a likely recall election against Governor Walker, how will the Democratic party of Wisconsin choose their candidate? After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he thinks there should be a Democratic primary, and why he says those running against Governor Walker should not accept big campaign donations.
Guest:
Ed Garvey, Senior Partner at the law firm of Garvey, McNeil, and
Associates and the publisher of www.FightingBob.com
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Thursday
2/2/2012
7:00 AM
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Wolf hunting bill
Wisconsin's gray wolf was recently removed from the federally endangered species list. Now there's a bill in the state legislature that would pave the way for a hunting and trapping season. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker discusses why he says a public hunt is needed in Wisconsin; after seven-thirty, her guest says wolves are an asset to the state and should be protected.
Guests:
- 7:00 - Scott Suder, Republican State Representative from Abbotsford and Assembly Majority Leader; co-author, "Wolf Management Act."
- 7:30 - Patricia Randolph, wildlife activist from Portage and former member, Dane County Conservation Congress. Columnist, Cap Times.
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Thursday
2/2/2012
8:00 AM
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Don't Stop Thinking About the Music
How do presidential candidates choose their election songs? What is the relationship between election politics and campaign songs? Joy Cardin's guests after eight will answer these questions and more about the two-way relationship between presidential campaigns and songs.
Guests:
-Benjamin Schoening is an Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County and music director of the Red Cedar Choir in Rice Lake.
-Eric Kasper is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County and the municipal judge in Rice Lake.
They are the co-authors of "Don't Stop Thinking About the Music: The Politics of Songs and Musicians in Presidential Campaigns."
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Wednesday
2/1/2012
6:00 AM
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Smart At Heart
Leading experts say heart disease is the number-one killer of women in every major developed country. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after six to discuss how to increase cardiovascular health by treating the whole heart-including its physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Guest:
Dr. Malissa Wood, author of "Smart at Heart: A Holistic 10-Step Approach
to Preventing and Healing Heart Disease for Women." She's also the co-director of the Corrigan Women's Heart Health Program at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Smart at Heart: A Holistic 10-Step Approach to Pre...
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Wednesday
2/1/2012
7:00 AM
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Florida GOP Presidential Primary
Mitt Romney easily won yesterday's GOP presidential primary in Florida after a distant second-place finish in South Carolina. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the significance of the biggest prize yet in the Republican contest, and what we can expect in the relatively quiet month of February. Also, you're invited to weigh in on this week's Big Question: If Wisconsin's Republican primary were held today, which candidate would get your vote?
Guest: Bill Ballenger (BAL-en-jir), editor and publisher, "Inside Michigan Politics" newsletter.
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Wednesday
2/1/2012
8:00 AM
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The Urban Food Revolution
Have you lost confidence in the global industrial food system? After eight, Joy Cardin's guest explains why our current food system doesn't work, and says that our society already has the tools we need to create community food security.
Guest:
Peter Ladner, author of "The Urban Food Revolution: Changing the Way We Feed Cities." He's also a former Vancouver City Councillor.
The Urban Food Revolution: Changing the Way We Fee...
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Tuesday
1/31/2012
6:00 AM
120131A
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Conservative talk radio
Whether you listen or not-or agree with it or not-Wisconsin's conservative talk radio has a serious impact on state politics. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after six, who produced a new documentary on the subject. http://www.libertyorlies.com/
Guest: Brien Farley, Producer of "Liberty or Lies: Conservative Talk Radio in Milwaukee, Wisconsin"
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Tuesday
1/31/2012
7:00 AM
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Freddie Mac and the Housing Industry
A new report on Freddie Mac is drawing renewed criticism of the mortgage company...and after seven, Joy Cardin's guest says it should be shut down. Joy and her guest will also look at the latest news and trends in the housing industry.
Guest: Morris Davis, Associate Professor of Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, and Academic Director of the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the Wisconsin School of Business
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Tuesday
1/31/2012
8:00 AM
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Income tax tips
It's a special income tax edition of On Your Money. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest walks us through some important tax changes to consider when filing this year, common mistakes people make, and tips to help you get the most of your 2011 federal and state returns.
Guest: Mark Boebel (BAY-bull), a principal at SVA Certified Public Accountants in Madison; among other areas, he specializes in corporate, partnership and individual tax planning issues. http://www.sva.com.
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Monday
1/30/2012
6:00 AM
120130A
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Liberal Media Bias, plus a wake-up call
A watchdog group is launching a nationwide campaign to highlight liberal media bias. After six, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the effort-and how it relates to coverage of the presidential race.
And after six-fifty, Joy Cardin's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: She says people who signed the petition to recall Gov. Scott Walker should have their personal information shielded to prevent potential backlash.
Guest: Tim Graham, Director of Media Analysis at the Media Research Center www.mrc.org
Wake-up Guest: Stacy Harbaugh, Communications Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin.
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Monday
1/30/2012
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report January 30th, 2012
A mining law moves forward, and so does the ongoing John Doe investigation...after seven, Joy Cardin welcomes reporter Shawn Johnson for a look at the latest state government news.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter
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Monday
1/30/2012
7:30 AM
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ALEC and state legislation
The State Capitol Report continues after 7:30. Joy Cardin's guest state lawmaker says the group ALEC has played a big role in framing Republican legislation in Wisconsin.
Guest: Mark Pocan, Democratic State Lawmaker from Madison
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Monday
1/30/2012
8:00 AM
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Gender-Free Toys?
Do you think toys should be gender-neutral? After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says that they should be, and explains why she says "girlie-girl" culture and toys have a negative impact on little girls.
Guest:
Peggy Orenstein, author of "Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture." She's also a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine.
Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Fr...
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Friday
1/27/2012
6:00 AM
120127A
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Tell Joy Where to Go: February 2012
February is right around the corner, and there is a long list of fun events and activities to be had across the state. After six, Joy Cardin's guest shares his recommendations, including some great ideas for a romantic Valentine's Day getaway.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers; Monthly contributor to our "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.
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Friday
1/27/2012
7:00 AM
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State and National Jobs Picture
The bad news: Wisconsin has lost private-sector jobs for six straight months; the good news: the state's unemployment rate is down to 7.1 percent. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the story behind Wisconsin's employment picture as well as the rest of the nation, and what it's going to take to make a full recovery.
Guest: Brian Jacobsen, Associate Professor of Business Administration, Wisconsin Lutheran College. Chief Portfolio Strategist, Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC.
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Friday
1/27/2012
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, January 27th, 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They'll talk about the State of the Union, the State of the State, and the latest from the campaign trail.
Guest:
Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law of Marquette University
David Blaska, Former Dane County Supervisor
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Thursday
1/26/2012
6:00 AM
120126A
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State of the State
After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest for analysis and reaction to last night's State of the State address-and share your thoughts on what Governor Walker had to say.
Guest: Eric Giordano, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Wisconsin Institute of Public Policy & Service at UW-Marathon County
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Thursday
1/26/2012
7:00 AM
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Two takes on the State of the State
After seven, Joy Cardin talks to a former Attorney General and a former Lieutenant Governor about Governor Walker's State of the State address.
Guests:
Margaret Farrow, former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
Peg Lautenschlager, former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin, and now an attorney at the firm Bauer and Bach
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Thursday
1/26/2012
8:00 AM
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State of the State Reactions
What did leaders in Wisconsin think about last night's State of the State address? After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes several guests from around the state and representing several political viewpoints to share their reactions to the speech.
Guests:
-Peter Barca, Democratic State Representative from Kenosha, and Assembly Minority Leader
-Robin Vos, Republican State Representative from Burlington, and Assembly Majority Leader
-Mary Bell, President of the Wisconsin Education Association Council
-Tyler August, Republican State Representative from Lake Geneva
-Julie Lassa, Democratic State Senator from Stevens Point
-Todd Berry, President of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance
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Wednesday
1/25/2012
6:00 AM
120125A
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State of the Union reaction
After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest for analysis and reaction to last night's State of the Union address-and share your thoughts on what the president had to say.
Guest: Jasmine Farrier, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Louisville
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Wednesday
1/25/2012
7:00 AM
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Big Question: What's the State of the Union?
After seven, it's this week's Big Question segment. Joy Cardin welcomes guests from different political perspectives to answer the question: what is the state of the union?
Guests:
Mike Franc, Vice President for Government Studies at the Heritage Foundation
Judd Legum, Vice President for Communications and New Media at the Center for American Progress
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Wednesday
1/25/2012
8:00 AM
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State of the Union Reactions
After eight, Joy Cardin gets a variety of opinions from her guests on last night's State of the Union address, including reactions from Congress members, analysts, and you!
Guests:
--Susan Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science and Director of the Center for Political Science and Public Policy Research, at UW-Whitewater
--Abdur Chowdhury, Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics at Marquette University
--Ron Kind, Democratic U.S. Representative from Wisconsin's Third Congressional District, which includes La Crosse and Eau Claire
--Thomas Petri, Republican U.S. Representative from Wisconsin's Sixth District, which includes Fond du Lac and Sheboygan
--Allan Louden, professor of communication at Wake Forest University in North Carolina
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Tuesday
1/24/2012
6:00 AM
120124A
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Citizens United and campaign money
Two years after the Citizens United case changed the face of campaign finance laws, critics say the ruling opened the floodgates of money in politics. After six, Joy Cardin's guest is calling for a constitutional amendment to limit the influence of big campaign contributors.
Guest: Lisa Graves, Executive Director of the Center for Media and Democracy
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Tuesday
1/24/2012
7:00 AM
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Keystone XL Pipeline Pros and Cons
House Speaker John Boehner recently said Republicans may again attach the Keystone XL oil pipeline to an extension of the payroll tax cut. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest explains why he says the project will create thousands of jobs and protect the nation's oil interests; after seven-thirty, her guest says that the project will endanger the environment and our national security.
Guests:
- 7:00 - William Yeatman (YAIT-man), Assistant Director, Center for Energy and Environment, Competitive Enterprise Institute.
- 7:30 - Anthony Swift, attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council's International Program
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Tuesday
1/24/2012
8:00 AM
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On Your Money
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin has answers to your personal finance questions, along with advice on whether to hurry up or wait on mortgage refinancing and how to shop online safely.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
1/23/2012
6:00 AM
120123A
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South Carolina primary and the road ahead
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the results of Saturday's South Carolina vote, next week's Florida primary, and what they mean in the quest for the Republican presidential nomination.
Then, after six-fifty, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Even though ice may be on your mind, Joy Cardin's guest says you should take action now to learn what pesticides are going to be used in your community in the spring.
Guest: Susan MacManus, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science at the University of South Florida
Wake-Up Call Guest: Jane Larson, spokesperson for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Monday
1/23/2012
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report January 23rd, 2012
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and her guest reporters. They'll bring us up to date on the latest recall news, as well as Governor Walker's decision on federal health care funding and other top state government stories.
Guests:
Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter
Chuck Quirmbach, WPR reporter based in Milwaukee
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Monday
1/23/2012
8:00 AM
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The Science of Disgust
Whether it's taking a bite from a rotten apple or bearing witness to an unethical deed, disgust is a universal experience that shapes our culture. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest ponders the science behind repulsion and helps us understand why we react the way we do to the things we find disgusting.
Guest: Rachel Herz, an expert on the psychology of smell and emotion; teaches at Brown University; is the author of That's Disgusting: Unraveling the Mysteries of Repulsion.
That's Disgusting: Unraveling the Mysteries of Rep...
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Friday
1/20/2012
6:00 AM
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Wisconsin Bucket List
You may have a long list of things to see and do around the world before you pass on, but don't forget about some of the great destinations and events in Wisconsin. After six, Joy Cardin's guests discuss their bucket lists for the badger state, and welcome your recommendations. www.wisconsinbucketlist.com.
Guests:
- Kristen Scheuing (SHOO-in), Editor, Wisconsin Trails magazine.
- 6:20 - Chelsey Lewis, Assistant Editor, Wisconsin Trails magazine.
- 6:40 - Shailah (SHAY-lah) Handy, Creative Director, Wisconsin Trails magazine.
- 6:45 - Jerry Luterman (LOO-ter-man), Photographer, Wisconsin Trails magazine.
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Friday
1/20/2012
7:00 AM
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Voter ID
Voter ID hit the courts in Wisconsin yesterday, and continues to be a big issue in the state and around the nation. After seven, Joy Cardin talks to an elections expert about the controversy and the impact of voter ID laws.
Guest: Doug Chapin (CHAY-pin), election expert at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs
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Friday
1/20/2012
8:00 AM
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Week in Review
After eight, it's the Week in Review! Join Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing political perspectives as they discuss this week's news on recalls, the presidential race, and the Keystone pipeline, along with other top state and national news stories of the week.
Guests:
- Kevin Hermening, political activist and former chair, Marathon County Republican Party.
- Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney, Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau; Delegate, 2008 Democratic National Convention.
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Thursday
1/19/2012
6:00 AM
120119A
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Online Comments
Online comment sections are where readers can voice their opinions-or they can viciously attack the people in the story or other commenters. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the different approaches websites are taking in regards to comment sections, and how we might improve these online discussions.
Guest:
Jeff Sonderman, Digital Media Fellow at the Poynter Institute
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Thursday
1/19/2012
7:00 AM
120119B
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The latest on recalls
The news keeps rolling in this week on recalls, with the first official announcement of a Democratic candidate for Governor. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest-and after 7:30, Joy opens up the lines for your thoughts and feelings about the recall.
Guest: Arnold Shober, Professor of Government at Lawrence University
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Thursday
1/19/2012
8:00 AM
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Cain's Legacy
At least a third of adult siblings in America suffer from relationships with troublesome siblings. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who's written a book about sibling strife and how to best deal with it.
Guest:
Jeanne Safer, author of "Cain's Legacy: Liberating Siblings from a Lifetime of Rage, Shame, Secrecy, and Regret." She's a psychotherapist and the former Director of Research at the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in New York City.
Cain's Legacy: Liberating Siblings from a Lifetime...
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Wednesday
1/18/2012
6:00 AM
120118A
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Whooping Cranes
After six, Joy Cardin's guests share the latest on the ongoing effort to restore the whooping crane population to key migration routes-including Wisconsin.
Guests:
Rich Beilfuss (BELL-fuss), President of the International Crane Foundation
Elizabeth Smith, Conservation Biologist for the International Crane Foundation www.savingcranes.org
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Wednesday
1/18/2012
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Recall the Governor?
Recall petitions were turned in yesterday, and after seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: should Governor Walker be recalled?
Guests:
Brian Schimming, Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin
Graeme Zielinski, Communications Director for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
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Wednesday
1/18/2012
8:00 AM
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Diabetes
Southern chef Paula Deen has announced that she has Type 2 diabetes, and now she's working to raise awareness of the condition. After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guest to discuss diabetes and the best ways to prevent and control it.
Guest:
Dr. Patrick Remington, professor and associate dean of Public Health at UW-Madison. He's also the former director of the Wisconsin Diabetes Control Program.
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Tuesday
1/17/2012
6:00 AM
120117A
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Most Stressful Jobs
According to a recent survey, soldiers, firefighters and airline pilots are the nation's most stressful jobs, while medical records technicians, jewelers and hair stylists are the least stressful. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses what makes certain professions nerve-racking or relaxing, and welcomes your insights on handling a hectic job.
Guest: Tony Lee, Publisher, CareerCast.com. 2012 Job Stress Report: http://wpr.org/r/?685
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Tuesday
1/17/2012
7:00 AM
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Today's recall deadline
All eyes are on Wisconsin today, as recall organizers turn in petitions. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the road ahead for efforts to recall the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and four state senators.
Guest: Joe Foy, assistant professor of American democracy and media studies at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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Tuesday
1/17/2012
8:00 AM
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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, share some news about I-Bonds, and share a financial lesson from a century ago.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
1/16/2012
6:00 AM
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Wisconsin number one...for binge drinking
According to a new CDC report, Wisconsin has the highest binge drinking rate in the nation...and when we binge, we drink more than anyone else. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says there are a lot of policy changes we need at the state and local level to cut back on our alcohol problem.
Then, after six-fifty, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. 2012 is going to be the Year of the Vet. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who's spreading the word on efforts to increase employment opportunities for Wisconsin's veterans.
Guest: Julia Sherman, Coordinator of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project at the UW Law School's Resource Center on Impaired Driving
Wake-Up Call Guest: John Scocos, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
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Monday
1/16/2012
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and Shawn Johnson. They'll talk about the run-up to tomorrow's recall deadline and other top stories in state government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's state government reporter
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Monday
1/16/2012
7:30 AM
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Remove Justice Gableman from office?
After 7:30, the State Capitol Report continues. Joy Cardin talks to a state lawmaker who says the legislature should remove Justice Gableman from office.
Guest: Kelda Helen Roys, Democratic State Assembly Representative from Madison
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Monday
1/16/2012
8:00 AM
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MLK and labor issues
After eight, Rob Ferrett's guest says we shouldn't forget Martin Luther King Jr's efforts on labor issues.
Guest:Will Jones, Associate Professor of History, UW-Madison. Author, "The Tribe of Black Ulysses: African American Lumber Workers in the Jim Crow South". His forthcoming book on public employee unions, "The New Color of Class: Public Employees and the Future of Organized Labor".
The Tribe of Black Ulysses: African American Lumbe...
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Friday
1/13/2012
6:00 AM
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Wisconsin Winter Sports
Now that we finally have some snow in Wisconsin, what should we do in it? After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses all the great winter sports and activities available to Wisconsinites, and where to do them.
Guest:
Tom Held, "Off the Couch" blogger for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's website and for the Silent Sports Magazine website. He's also a freelance writer.
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Friday
1/13/2012
7:00 AM
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Too-big-to-fail and austerity
The "too-big-to-fail" banks helped cause a recession-but the rest of us are paying the price. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after seven, who says concentrated financial power helps the big bankers at our expense.
Guest: Simon Johnson, Professor of Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management, former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, and co-author of "13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown." His blog: http://baselinescenario.com/
13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next ...
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Friday
1/13/2012
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, January 13th, 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Top issues this week include a hearing on new mining legislation, the fallout from the New Hampshire primaries, and new controversy in Afghanistan.
Guests:
Steve Prestegard, author of the Presteblog: www.steveprestegard.com
John Smart, former chair of the Price County Democratic Party and Board member, Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools
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Thursday
1/12/2012
6:00 AM
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Anti-Obesity Ads for Children
A recent anti-obesity ad campaign aimed at children in Georgia is causing controversy over the straightforward style of the ads. After six, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss whether the ads are helping kids to realize they're fat- or making them feel bad about their weight.
Guests:
6-Dr. David Katz, Director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center, Editor-in-Chief of "Childhood Obesity," and President and Founder of the Turn the Tide Foundation
6:30-Paul Campos, Professor of Law at the University of Colorado and advisory board member for the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance. He's also the author of "The Obesity Myth: Why America's Obsession with Weight is Hazardous to Your Health."
The Obesity Myth: Why America's Obsession with Wei...
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Thursday
1/12/2012
7:00 AM
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Assembly to Take Up Mining Bill
The state Assembly may vote a week from today on a bill that would allow a proposed iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin to proceed. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker explains why she says the bill is badly flawed when it comes to revenue and the environment; after seven-thirty, her guest legislator says it will create thousands of jobs while maintaining rigorous environmental standards.
Guests:
- 7:00 - Janet Bewley (BYOO-lee), Democratic State Representative, Ashland.
- 7:30 - Roger Rivard (riv-ARD), Republican State Representative, Rice Lake.
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Thursday
1/12/2012
8:00 AM
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Pets and end-of-life issues
There's a growing attachment between people and their pets...but not enough attention paid to issues of grief and loss when a pet dies. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who runs a unique Wisconsin effort to help people with end-of-life issues for their pets.
Then, for the bulk of Wisconsin, Thursday will mark the first major snowstorm of the season! After eight-fifty, Joy's guest meteorologist provides the latest information on which areas are expected to get the most snow and when, and whether the winter-like weather will be sticking around for good.
Guests:
- 8:00 - Valarie Adams, Certified Veterinary Technician, President of the Healing Hear Foundation, and Director of the Healing Heart Pet Hospice in Appleton.
- 8:50 - Chad Franzen, Meteorologist, WSAW-TV, Wausau.
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Wednesday
1/11/2012
6:00 AM
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New Hampshire Primary Wrap-Up
The nation's first primary in the Republican presidential race is in the books. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the significance of Mitt Romney's victory and where the rest of the field stands, and what's at stake this morning heading into the next contest in South Carolina.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, Marquette University; Co-developer and Contributor, www.PollsAndVotes.com.
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Wednesday
1/11/2012
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Should FCC regulate indecency?
An FCC indecency fine is in the Supreme Court this week, with implications for what can be said and shown in broadcast media. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: should the FCC be able to regulate obscenity and profanity?
Guests:
Emma Llans (LON-soe), Policy Counsel for the Center on Democracy and Technology
Dan Isett (I-set), Director of Public Policy for the Parents Television Council
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Wednesday
1/11/2012
8:00 AM
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The Willpower Instinct
While we may already be breaking our New Year's resolutions, there's still hope for us. Joy Cardin's guest says there's a lot of research on willpower...and a lot we can do to make better use of it.
Guest: Kelly McGonigal, health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University and author of "The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get" http://kellymcgonigal.com/willpowerinstinct/
The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Wh...
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