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Monday
3/5/2012
6:00 AM
120305A
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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
120305B
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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
120305X
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Emphasizing single-parenthood in child abuse cas...
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
120305C
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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
120302A
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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
120302B
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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
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Friday
3/2/2012
8:00 AM
120302C
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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
120301A
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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."
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Thursday
3/1/2012
7:00 AM
120301B
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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
120301X
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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
120301C
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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
120229A
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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
120229B
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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
120229C
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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."
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Tuesday
2/28/2012
6:00 AM
120228A
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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
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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
120227B
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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.
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Friday
2/24/2012
7:00 AM
120224B
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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.
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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
120223B
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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
120223C
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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/
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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
120222B
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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
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Tuesday
2/21/2012
7:00 AM
120221B
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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
120220B
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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)
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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.
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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
120215B
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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/
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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
120213B
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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
120213X
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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
120213C
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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
120209A
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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
120209X
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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/
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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"
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Wednesday
2/8/2012
8:00 AM
120208C
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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.
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Tuesday
2/7/2012
6:00 AM
120207A
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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
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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.
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Tuesday
2/7/2012
8:00 AM
120207C
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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
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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
120206X
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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
120206C
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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
120203A
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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."
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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
120203X
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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
120202B
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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
120202C
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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
120201A
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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.
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Wednesday
2/1/2012
7:00 AM
120201B
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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
120201C
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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.
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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
120131B
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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
120131C
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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
120130B
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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
120130X
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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
120130C
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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
120127B
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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
120126B
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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
120126C
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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
120125B
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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
120125C
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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
120124B
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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
120123B
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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
120123C
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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.
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Friday
1/20/2012
6:00 AM
120120A
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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
120120B
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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
120119C
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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.
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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
120118B
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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
120118C
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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
120117B
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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
120117C
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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
120116A
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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
120116B
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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
120116X
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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
120116C
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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".
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Friday
1/13/2012
6:00 AM
120113A
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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
120113B
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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/
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Friday
1/13/2012
8:00 AM
120113C
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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
120112A
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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."
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Thursday
1/12/2012
7:00 AM
120112B
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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
120112C
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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
120111A
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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
120111B
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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
120111C
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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/
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Tuesday
1/10/2012
6:00 AM
120110A
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New Wind Siting Legislation
A new bill proposed by Republican State Senator Frank Lasee of De Pere would require the Public Service Commission to consider local ordinances when approving wind turbines. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the state of wind power in Wisconsin; after six-thirty, her guest explains her opposition to Lasee's bill.
Guests:
- 6:00 - Michael Kraft, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Public and Environmental Affairs, UW-Green Bay.
- 6:30 - Jenny Heinzen, Small Wind Coordinator, Midwest Renewable Energy Association; Member, Wind Siting Council.
Note: Sen. Lasee declined our invitation due to a scheduling conflict.
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Tuesday
1/10/2012
7:00 AM
120110B
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Presidential Primary Debate Reform
After two back-to-back GOP presidential primary debates this weekend, a lot of commentators are talking about debate fatigue. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says he'd rather see fewer debates over a longer period of time, rather than a debate every other night.
Guest:
Frank Fahrenkopf, co-chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates. He was the chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1983-1989.
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Tuesday
1/10/2012
8:00 AM
120110C
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On Your Money - Jan. 10, 2012
It's time for another edition of On Your Money. After eight, Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss the financial impacts of watching the college football national championship and NFL playoffs, what you need to do right away if you plan on pursuing higher education in 2012, and why your post-holiday shopping trip should focus on practicality. Plus, he answers your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
1/9/2012
6:00 AM
120109A
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Improving reading in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Read to Lead task force recently unveiled new guidelines to improve reading achievement in the state. They include forcing schools to apply early literacy testing for kindergartners, making teachers better prepared to teach reading, and launching a new Web site for teachers to share reading practices. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the new recommendations and what he thinks it will take to improve reading in Wisconsin.
Then, after six-fifty, everyone knows lead poisoning is dangerous-but how much is too much? On this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy Cardin's guest explains why the definition of lead poisoning may be changed.
Guest: Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy, Marquette University Law School; education beat columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Wake-Up Call Guest: Dr. John F. Rosen, professor of pediatrics at Montefiore Medical Center and head of the hospital's lead program
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Monday
1/9/2012
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report: Jan. 9, 2012
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report! Joy Cardin and her guest discuss another interesting week in Wisconsin politics, including the latest twists and turns in the John Doe investigation, vetting recall signatures, a smaller-than-expected health care budget shortfall, and more news from the Capitol.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.
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Monday
1/9/2012
7:30 AM
120109X
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Governor Walker
The State Capitol Report continues after seven-thirty. Joy Cardin's guest discusses his three-part series coming out this week on Governor Scott Walker, covering his personality, governing style, and drive.
Guest:
Bill Lueders, producer of the series on Governor Walker and director of the Money and Politics Project at the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism.
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Monday
1/9/2012
8:00 AM
120109C
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Mondays with Mike - January 2012
Got a question or comment about Wisconsin Public Radio programming or operations? Tune in after eight when Joy Cardin is joined by WPR Director Mike Crane to address your concerns, as well as discuss some big programming highlights in the month ahead.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Friday
1/6/2012
6:00 AM
120106A
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Curling is Cool!
With many people unable to make use of their skis and snowshoes during this mild, green winter, consider an indoor recreation... like curling. After six, host (and veteran curler) Gene Purcell and his guest discuss why the sport is so popular in Wisconsin and invite your curling stories.
Guest: Mike Maher (MA-her), head curling coach, Wausau East High School.
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Friday
1/6/2012
7:00 AM
120106B
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2012 Baby Names
With a new year come new trends. After eight, Gene Purcell's guest discusses the latest trends in baby names, from alternative spellings to new twists on old favorites.
Guest:
Laura Wattenberg, creator of the website, www.BabyNameWizard.com and author of the book, "The Baby Name Wizard."
The Baby Name Wizard
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Friday
1/6/2012
7:30 AM
120106X
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Wis. Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights
According to Gene Purcell's guest lawmaker, Wisconsin kids spend too much time indoors, which is harming their health and shortening their lifespan. After seven-thirty, she discusses her plan to get them outdoors to enjoy all that nature has to offer and become healthy, productive adults.
Guest: Chris Taylor, Democratic State Representative, Madison; co-sponsor, Wisconsin Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights: http://wpr.org/r/?683
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Friday
1/6/2012
8:00 AM
120106C
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Week in Review
With the official start of the Presidential race this week in Iowa, the campaign trail is heating up. After eight, join Gene Purcell and his guests for this edition of the Week in Review. They'll discuss the latest in the presidential race, as well as what's happening in the John Doe investigation.
Guests:
-Matt Rothschild, editor of The Progessive Magazine
-Brian Huffman, Professor of Management at UW-River Falls and faculty advisor for the UW-River Falls College Republicans.
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Thursday
1/5/2012
6:00 AM
120105A
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Detroit Auto Show and the future of the industry
The Detroit auto show kicks off this weekend, after a big year for the Big Three. After six, join Gene Purcell and his guest for a preview of the show...and the road ahead for the industry.
Guest: John McElroy (MACK-ull-roy), automotive journalist and host of "Autoline Daily" - www.autolinedetroit.tv
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Thursday
1/5/2012
7:00 AM
120105B
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Economic Outlook for 2012
President Obama shared his strategy for reviving the economy and creating jobs during a trip to Cleveland Wednesday. After seven, Gene Purcell's guest discusses why he expects a slow, gradual recovery in 2012, and the impact the November elections - and potential recalls in Wisconsin - will have on jobs, the markets, and other sectors.
Guest: T.J. Brooks, Associate Professor and Chair of Economics, UW-La Crosse.
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Thursday
1/5/2012
8:00 AM
120105C
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The Importance of Cooperation
Gene Purcell's guest says that living with people who differ-racially, economically, or religiously-is the biggest challenge facing society today. After eight, he discusses the craft of cooperation and how to work well with others.
Guest:
Richard Sennett, author of "Together: The Rituals, Pleasures, and Politics of Cooperation." He is a professor of sociology at New York University and the London School of Economics, and the founder and former director of the New York Institute of the Humanities.
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Wednesday
1/4/2012
6:00 AM
120104A
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Iowa Caucuses and Beyond
The first results of the Republican primary campaign are in after last night's Iowa Caucuses. After six, Gene Purcell and his guest look at the results, and what they mean for the road ahead, to New Hampshire and beyond.
Guest: Susan Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science and Director of the Center for Political Science and Public Policy Research, at UW-Whitewater.
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Wednesday
1/4/2012
7:00 AM
120104B
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Big Question: Control of White House/U.S. Senate
After seven, Gene Purcell and his guests discuss this week's Big Question: Should Americans vote in 2012 to keep the White House and U.S. Senate under Democratic control, or hand the keys back to the Republicans?
Guests:
- Tony Welch, Democratic strategist, Dewey Square Group.
- Steve Steckler, chairman and founder, Infrastructure Management Group.
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Wednesday
1/4/2012
8:00 AM
120104C
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The Meaning of Nice
Being nice has never been more crucial to our well-being as individuals and as a society. That's according to Gene Purcell's guest, after eight, who says that good intentions and a caring heart will get you ahead in the long run.
Guest: Joan Duncan Oliver, educator-at-large for "Tricycle: The Buddhist Review." Author, "The Meaning of Nice: How Compassion and Civility Can Change Your Life (and the World)."
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Tuesday
1/3/2012
6:00 AM
120103A
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Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life
The stress and frenzy of the holiday season is over. After six, Gene Purcell's guests offer tips on clearing the clutter from our minds, cutting down on lifestyle choices that lead to disorganization, and getting more done in the new year.
Margaret Moore, an executive wellness coach and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital (a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School); founder and CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation. Co-author of "Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life".
Paul Hammerness, MD, clinical researcher on ADHD; assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and an assistant psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Co-author of "Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life".
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Tuesday
1/3/2012
7:00 AM
120103B
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Seek the opinions of other sides
After seven, Gene Purcell's guest has a political New Year's resolution: we should seek the other side's point of view on political issues.
Guest: Danny Heitman, columnist for the Baton Rouge Advocate and frequent contributor to national newspapers; his Christian Science Monitor piece: http://wpr.org/r/?681
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Tuesday
1/3/2012
8:00 AM
120103C
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On Your Money: Jan. 3, 2012
After eight, it's On Your Money with Gene Purcell and financial planner Kevin McKinley. This week, Kevin discusses why your paycheck may be a little bigger than usual this year, how to get the most bang for your post-holiday buck, and offers tips on making sound financial resolutions for 2012. Plus, answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
1/2/2012
6:00 AM
120102A
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2012 Banished Words List
"Thank you in advance" for making WPR a part of your 2012! Whether you listen from your "man cave" or you have a "ginormous" "baby bump," tune in after six when Gene Purcell and his guest discuss the most misued, overused and just plain useless words and phrases from the previous year. http://www.lssu.edu/banished/
Then, after six-fifty, Gene's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: With many people receiving new electronic gifts for the holidays, make sure you dispose of your old gadgets properly to help protect the environment and to conserve natural resources.
Guests:
- John Shibley, writer and photographer, Lake Superior State University; co-compiler, "Banished Words List."
- 6:50 - Sarah Murray, Coordinator, E-Cycle Wisconsin.
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Monday
1/2/2012
7:00 AM
120102B
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State Capitol Report: What's in store for 2012?
It's the State Capitol Report! After seven, Gene Purcell and his guest look at the year to come in state government, including recall elections, Wisconsin's open U.S. Senate seat, and other issues. Plus, call in with your New Year's resolutions for our state politicians and your predictions for 2012.
Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College.
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Monday
1/2/2012
8:00 AM
120102C
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Better Each Day
As we ring in the New Year, many of us are making resolutions and trying to become better people. After eight, Gene Purcell's guest doles out tips and strategies to become happier and healthier, one day at a time.
Guest:
Jessica Cassity, author of "Better Each Day: 365 Expert Tips for a Healthier, Happier You." She's a former fitness editor at Prevention Magazine and a health reporter whose articles have appeared in the New York Times, Health, SELF, and other major publications.
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Friday
12/30/2011
6:00 AM
111230A
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Tell Joy Where to Go: January 2012
There's no shortage of fun ways to ring in the new year across Wisconsin, including the Dropping of the Carp in Prairie du Chien, and various Polar Bear Plunges. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses these and other events, as well as what's on tap for the month of January.
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
12/30/2011
7:00 AM
111230B
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New Year's Eve Party Food
Need some recipe ideas for that New Year's Eve party this weekend? Join Joy Cardin and her guest after seven to discuss easy and delicious dishes you can make ahead of time.
Guest:
Amy Hanten, author of "The Cooking Mom" cookbook, blogger, and host of the lifestyle/cooking show "Living with Amy" on Fox 11 in Green Bay
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Friday
12/30/2011
7:30 AM
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Beer for the New Year
Beer buffs in Wisconsin have a wide range of choices to suit their palettes, but it can be a little overwhelming for some. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest explains the differences between a pilsner, ale, stout, porter and others, along with what's trending in the beer world as we head into 2012.
Guest: Marc Sipovik (SIP-o-vik), Beer Manager, Brennan's Market, Madison.
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Friday
12/30/2011
8:00 AM
111230C
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Week in Review, December 30th, 2011
The Iowa Caucuses are just around the corner, Senate Democrats see a setback, and a healthy families plan gets a boost in Wisconsin. Those are a few topics after eight on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guest:
Georgia Duerst-Lahti, Professor of Political Science at Beloit College.
Walter John Chilsen, former Republican State Senator from Wausau, and member of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.
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Thursday
12/29/2011
6:00 AM
111229A
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TV Shows to see (before you die)
With DVD's, web streaming, and digital recorders, we have more television viewing options than ever...and after six, Joy Cardin's guest will recommend must-watch television shows of the past and present.
Guest: Linda Holmes, writer and editor for NPR's entertainment and pop-culture blog, "Monkey See" www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/
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Thursday
12/29/2011
7:00 AM
111229B
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Most Admired People of 2011
According to a new poll, President Obama and Hillary Clinton are the most admired people of 2011. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses who made the list and who didn't, and welcomes your nominations.
Guest: Frank Farley, Psychologist, Temple University; Former President, American Psychological Association.
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Thursday
12/29/2011
8:00 AM
111229C
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What's the Economy For, Anyway?
Joy Cardin's guest says we should stop aiming for economic growth and start focusing on happiness. After eight, he discusses why he thinks we should work towards the greatest good for the greatest number over the longest run.
Guest:
John de Graaf, co-author of "What's the Economy For, Anyway: Why It's Time to Stop Chasing Growth and Start Pursuing Happiness." He is also the outreach director of the Happiness Initiative and a documentary film producer.
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Wednesday
12/28/2011
6:00 AM
111228A
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Media and media bias in 2011
After six, Joy Cardin gets two takes on the year in media coverage-and the year in media bias, as well.
Guests:
6:00 - Sarah Pavlus (PAV-luss), Research Fellow at Media Matters for America
6:30 - Tim Graham, Director of Media Analysis at the Media Research Center
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Wednesday
12/28/2011
7:00 AM
111228B
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Big Question: WI political winners and losers
It's been a wild year in Wisconsin politics, and after seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: who were the winners and losers in Wisconsin politics?
Guests:
Scot Ross, Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now
Brian Fraley, Director of Communications at the MacIver Institute for Public Policy
That's Debatable blog: http://wpr.org/r/?680
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Wednesday
12/28/2011
8:00 AM
111228C
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Sounds we have lost
After eight, Joy Cardin and Norman Gilliland will talk about the sounds we have lost, from rotary phones to modems and more.
Guest: Norman Gilliland, host of Old Time Radio Drama and University of the Air here on the Ideas Network, and classical music host for WPR's NPR News and Classical Music network
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Tuesday
12/27/2011
6:00 AM
111227A
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High School Reunion Evolution
Did you go to your high school reunion, or did you forgo it because of Facebook and other social networking sites? Join Joy Cardin and her guest after six to discuss how these websites are changing high school reunions.
Guest:
Jonathan Miller, Chief Reunion Officer for Reunited.com, a 20-year-old company that has helped plan more than one thousand high school reunions.
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Tuesday
12/27/2011
7:00 AM
111227B
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The Latest on Recalls and Wisconsin Politics
Campaign ads run, and money pours in, as Wisconsin's recall effort continues to collect signatures. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the latest in Wisconsin's political turmoil.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Government at UW-Milwaukee
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Tuesday
12/27/2011
8:00 AM
111227C
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All In Good Time
According to Joy Cardin's guests, the secret to saving money is all about timing. After eight, these frugal moms will discuss shortcuts to help you stretch the dollars in your wallet and the minutes in your schedule.
Guests:
Tara Kuczykowski, founder of DealSeekingMom.com, and Mandi Ehman, founder of LifeYourWay.net. Tara and Mandi are also the coauthors of "All in Good Time: When to Save, Stock Up, and Schedule Everything for Your Home."
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Monday
12/26/2011
6:00 AM
111226A
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Presidential candidates enter home stretch in Io...
The Republican presidential candidates are ramping up their campaigns in Iowa with the caucuses just eight days away. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses who has the most to gain, the most to lose and how the rest of 2012 may play out.
And on this week's wake-up call, Joy's guest says new EPA regulations on power plants will drive up electricity costs and endanger jobs.
Guest: Dennis Goldford, Professor of Politics, Drake University.
Wake-up call guest: Tom Borelli (bo-RELL-ee), director of the Free Enterprise Project at the National Center for Public Policy Research
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Monday
12/26/2011
7:00 AM
111226B
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Ethics probe for Supreme Court Justice?
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin's guest is calling for an ethics probe of Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman.
Guest: Mike McCabe, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign www.wisdc.org
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Monday
12/26/2011
7:30 AM
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Wisconsin's Job Picture
After 7:30, Joy Cardin's guest says policies put into place over the year are hurting Wisconsin's job numbers.
Guest: Jack Norman, research director for the Institute for Wisconsin's Future
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Monday
12/26/2011
8:00 AM
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Best Books of 2011
After eight, build up your reading list with a look at the best books of 2011, fiction or non-fiction. Joy Cardin's guest has a list...and you can share your own favorites.
Guest: Laura Miller, co-founder and staff writer for Salon.com-her picks for the best fiction: http://wpr.org/r/?679 and non-fiction: http://wpr.org/r/?678
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Friday
12/23/2011
6:00 AM
111223A
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Ethnic Holiday Traditions
Germans, Norwegians, Swedes, Polish, the Swiss-these are all groups that settled in Wisconsin. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after six to discuss the holiday traditions of these groups, and call in to share yours!
Guest:
Jim Leary, Professor of Folklore and Scandinavian studies at UW-Madison, and Director of the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures
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Friday
12/23/2011
7:00 AM
111223B
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Taxation Naughty and Nice List
What do President Obama, Herman Cain and Lindsay Lohan have in common? According to Joy Cardin's guest, they're all on the naughty list when it comes to taxes. After seven, he'll discuss not only who he says is naughty, but who's nice... and why.
Guest: Grover Norquist, Founder and President, Americans for Tax Reform. Author, "Naughty and Nice List": http://wpr.org/r/?677
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Friday
12/23/2011
7:30 AM
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Best quotes of 2011
"We are the 99 percent," the mantra of the Occupy protesters, has been named the top quote of 2011, according to a Yale University librarian. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin chats with him about the impact of that quote, and some of the other memorable lines from the past year.
Guest: Fred Shapiro, Associate Librarian and Legal Research Lecturer, Yale Law School; his annual list is an update to his book, "The Yale Book of Quotations."
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Friday
12/23/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, December 23rd, 2011
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Hot topics include wrangling over how recall signatures will be counted, a continuing logjam over the extension of a payroll tax cut, and a boost in the Iowa polls for Ron Paul.
Guests:
Ed Garvey , Senior Partner, Law firm of Garvey, McNeil, and Associates. Publisher, www.FightingBob.com
Owen Robinson, Columnist for the West Bend Daily News and blogger at www.bootsandsabers.com
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Thursday
12/22/2011
6:00 AM
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Poor People
Liberals and conservatives are both wrong about why people are living in poverty. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after six, who says that poor people have a values system that helps them to survive in poverty-but also holds them back from achieving the American Dream.
Guest:
Megan McArdle, senior editor for The Atlantic Magazine who writes about business and economics
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Thursday
12/22/2011
7:00 AM
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Payroll tax cut extension stalemate
The deadline is approaching to extend the two-percent payroll tax cut after the House rejected the Senate's plan to stretch it through February. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the political sticking points and what the stalemate means for Americans' paychecks.
Guests:
- 7:00 - Steven Smith, Professor of Political Science and Director, Weidenbaum (WEE-den-baum) Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, Washington University, St. Louis.
- 7:50 - Tammy Baldwin, Democratic U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's Second Congressional District.
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Thursday
12/22/2011
8:00 AM
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1,000 Places to See Before You Die
After eight, work on your travel "bucket list" ... as Joy Cardin's guest tells us about some of places we should try to see in our lifetimes.
Guest: Patricia Schultz, author of Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die
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Wednesday
12/21/2011
6:00 AM
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Marriage Rate Declining
A recent study shows that just 51 percent of American adults are now married, compared to 72 percent fifty years ago. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why fewer people are tying the knot and whether the marriage institution may be losing its relevance.
Then, after six-fifty, happy winter solstice! Joy's guest discusses why Christmas is shaping up to be far more green than white, and what the wintry months have in store for Wisconsin.
Guests:
- 6:00 - Virginia Rutter, Senior Fellow Council on Contemporary Families and Sociology Professor, Framingham State University. Author, "The Gender of Sexuality: Exploring Sexual Possibilities."
- 6:50 - Chad Franzen, Meteorologist, WSAW-TV, Wausau.
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Wednesday
12/21/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: State Policy Changes Good or Bad?
Collective bargaining, budget cuts, concealed carry, voter ID - it was a very busy year in state politics! After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests debate this week's Big Question: Were the policy changes implemented by state Republicans good or bad for Wisconsin?
Guests:
- Peter Barca, Democratic State Representative from Kenosha; Assembly Minority Leader.
- Robin Vos, Republican State Representative from Burlington; Co-Chair, Joint Finance Committee.
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Wednesday
12/21/2011
8:00 AM
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The future of books and reading
The worlds of reading, publishing, and bookselling have been shaken up by ever-changing technology. After eight, Joy Cardin talks to two publishers about the future of the book.
Guests:
Sam Scinta, president and publisher of Fulcrum Publishing
Kathy Borkowski, Director of the Wisconsin Historical Society Press
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Tuesday
12/20/2011
6:00 AM
111220A
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Change regulation as we know it
We need to completely rethink the way government regulations work...from big business to your local daycare provider. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after six, who says government rules are too complicated...and there's a better way to write them.
Guest: Philip Howard, lawyer, found and Chair of Common Good, and author of books including The Death of Common Sense and Life Without Lawyers www.commongood.org
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Tuesday
12/20/2011
7:00 AM
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Ryan-Wyden Medicare Proposal
A new plan by Republican Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Democratic Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon would privatize Medicare but still contain a public option. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the details of the proposal and what the changes would mean for America's seniors.
Guest: Tom Oliver, Professor, Department of Population Health Sciences, UW-Madison; Director, UW Master of Public Health Program.
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Tuesday
12/20/2011
8:00 AM
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Financial advice
After eight, get answers to your money questions with Joy Cardin and her guest financial planner. They'll talk about how presidential election years affect the economy...and why a student savings account could be a great last-minute gift.
Guest: Kevin Hermening, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Partner of the Hermening Financial Group
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Monday
12/19/2011
6:00 AM
111219A
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Spanking Kids: On the Way Out?
Over the last two generations, there's been a big decline in the use of corporal punishment. After six, Joy Cardin's guest tells us why that might be...and shares the latest in the ongoing debate over spanking children.
Then, after six-fifty, it's this week's edition of the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy Cardin's guest says that toxic chemicals are more prevalent in our homes than we think - and Congress needs to do something about it.
Guests:
Dr. Darshak (DAR-shack) Sanghavi (sang-HAH-vee), pediatrician and chief of pediatric cardiology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School; his books include "A Map of the Child: A Pediatrician's Tour of the Body." His article: http://wpr.org/r/?676
Wake-Up Call Guest: Hannah Pingree, political director of Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families. She is the former Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives who sponsored a Maine law known as the Kids Safe Products Act.
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Monday
12/19/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report--Looking Back on a Wild Yea...
It's been an unusual year in Wisconsin politics and government. After seven, Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson look back on the biggest stories of the year....including some that are still developing.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter
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Monday
12/19/2011
8:00 AM
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The Big Handout
According to Joy Cardin's guest, subsidies are at the root of most of our nation's problems, including our foreign policy, health, and economic troubles. After eight, he'll discuss why he thinks subsidies are the biggest scam in the U.S.
Guest: Thomas Kostigen, author of "The Big Handout: How Government Subsidies and Corporate Welfare Corrupt the World We Live In and Wreak Havoc on Our Food Bills."
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Friday
12/16/2011
6:00 AM
111216A
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Wisconsin Gifts
Wracking your brain for some Wisconsin gift ideas? Join Joy Cardin and her guest after six to discuss some great Wisconsin-made presents, and call-in to share what you're giving from Wisconsin.
Guest: Chelsey Lewis, assistant editor at Wisconsin Trails Magazine
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Friday
12/16/2011
7:00 AM
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Third Parties? Forget It.
There's been speculation lately about an independent presidential candidate...and polls have shown support for the concept of third parties. But after seven, Joy Cardin's guest says third parties are not going to have an impact.
Guest: Ross Baker, Professor of political science at Rutgers University and Member of the USA Today Board of Contributors. His piece on third parties: http://wpr.org/r/?675
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Friday
12/16/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, December 16th, 2011
A recall milestone, a scramble for support in Iowa and New Hampshire, and the official end of the Iraq War-those are a few of the topics on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests, after eight.
Guests:
- Margaret Farrow, former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
- Peg Lautenschlager, former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin; now an attorney at the firm Bauer and Bach
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Thursday
12/15/2011
6:00 AM
111215A
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Cursive: should it be a lost art?
Cursive handwriting may be a dying art in the age of computers and texting. After six, Joy Cardin's guests debate whether schools should teach cursive.
Guests:
--James Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editorial writer and columnist
--David Haynes, editorial page editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Their pieces: http://wpr.org/r/?673 and http://wpr.org/r/?674
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Thursday
12/15/2011
7:00 AM
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A Year of Protests
Time Magazine named "The Protester" as the Person of the Year. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the significance of protest movements this year, from the Arab Spring and the Occupy Movement and from Moscow to Madison.
Guests:
--Jeff Goodwin, Professor of Sociology at New York University at Chair of the American Sociological Association's "Social Movements" section. He will be teaching a class on the Occupy Movement next semester.
--Todd Gitlin, Professor of Journalism and Sociology at Columbia University; he's working on a book on the Occupy movement, due out next year.
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Thursday
12/15/2011
8:00 AM
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The Virtues of Our Vices
We don't look upon rudeness, gossip, snobbery, bawdy humor, and disrespect as being positive qualities, but according to Joy Cardin's guest, they have their place. After eight, he'll discuss why he says they serve an important purpose in everyday interactions.
Guest: Emrys Westacott, Professor of Philosophy, Alfred University. Author, "The Virtues of Our Vices: A Modest Defense of Gossip, Rudeness, and Other Bad Habits."
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Wednesday
12/14/2011
6:00 AM
111214A
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Actor Booted from Airline, Other Air Travel Issu...
Actor Alec Baldwin has taken some shots at American Airlines since he was reportedly booted from a flight for not turning off his cell phone. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses whether he thinks Baldwin was in the right or wrong, and other flight issues including TSA behavior, baggage fees, and holiday air travel tips.
Guest: Brandon Macsata (mac-SAH-duh), Executive Director, Association for Airline Passenger Rights. http://www.flyfriendlyskies.com/
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Wednesday
12/14/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Mining Legislation
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest lawmakers debate this week's Big Question: Should the new bill aimed to streamline iron mining in Wisconsin be passed?
Guests:
- Brett Hulsey, Democratic State Representative, Madison.
- Tom Tiffany, Republican State Representative, Hazelhurst.
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Wednesday
12/14/2011
8:00 AM
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The Scandalous World of Olive Oil
Is the olive oil on your kitchen counter actually extra virgin? Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, uncovers the truth behind olive oil production and distribution. With widespread fraud and little regulation, he'll help us uncover the truth behind the label and identify authentic oil over the impostors.
Guest: Tom Mueller (MULL-ur), writes for "The New Yorker" and other publications. He's the author of Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil.
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Tuesday
12/13/2011
6:00 AM
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Best...Toys...Ever
Start your day with a little bit of play. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest talk about the best toys and games of all time.
Guest: Chris Bensch, Vice President for Collections at the Strong Museum in Rochester New York-the museum includes the National Toy Hall of Fame and the National Museum of Play. www.toyhalloffame.org
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Tuesday
12/13/2011
7:00 AM
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State and National Politics Chat
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests round up the hottest issues in politics, including, recalls, mining, presidential politics, and more.
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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Tuesday
12/13/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money--and On Giving Away Your Money
After eight, it's a special pledge drive edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin has lots of advice on making charitable donations-when, who, why, and how much.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
12/12/2011
6:00 AM
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Urban Coyotes
A pet dog was recently killed by a coyote in southeastern Wisconsin, prompting a warning from state wildlife officials that urban coyotes are here to stay. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why coyotes are making themselves at home in our neighborhoods, how concerned we should be, and answers your coyote-related questions.
And on this week's wake-up call, Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker says Wisconsin should restore funding to groups providing help to sexual assault victims.
Guest:
Tim Van Deelen, Associate Professor of Forestry and Wildlife Ecology, UW-Madison.
Wake-up call guest: Sandy Pasch (rhymes with ASH), Democratic State Representative from Whitefish Bay.
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Monday
12/12/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report December 12th, 2011
A new mining law is in the works, the legislature closes its special session, Governor Walker signs a stack of new laws...those are a few of the issues on this edition of the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter
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Monday
12/12/2011
7:30 AM
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Straw Poll for the Recall Election
Democratic candidates are starting to line up for the potential recall election of Governor Scott Walker. After seven-thirty, call in and cast your vote in Joy Cardin's straw poll for the recall.
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Monday
12/12/2011
8:00 AM
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Against Thrift
Consumer culture gets a bad rap...but it can actually be a force for good. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who says being thrifty isn't always a virtue.
Guest: James Livingston, Professor of History at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, and author of Against Thrift: Why Consumer Culture is Good for the Economy, the Environment, and Your Soul
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Friday
12/9/2011
6:00 AM
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"Capture Wisconsin"
A new book features 200 photographs depicting the best of Wisconsin's people, places and events. After six, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the significance of "Capture Wisconsin," and welcome your thoughts on the things that personify our state's identity. http://www.capturewisconsin.com/
Guests:
- Kristin Scheuing (SHOO-ing), Editor, Wisconsin Trails magazine, which produced the "Capture Wisconsin" photo book.
- 6:20 - Vicki France, photographer from Mount Horeb; six of her photos are featured in "Capture Wisconsin."
- 6:40 - Terry McNeill, photographer from Dodgeville; ten of his photos are featured in "Capture Wisconsin."
- 6:45 - Michael Smith, photographer from Mineral Point; two of his photos are featured in "Capture Wisconsin."
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Friday
12/9/2011
7:00 AM
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The Wounded Giant
As Congress continues to debate the deficit, Joy Cardin's guest says the United States should be very careful when cutting our defense budget. After seven, he explains why huge military cuts would be potentially catastrophic to our national security.
Guest:
Michael O'Hanlon, author of "The Wounded Giant: America's Armed Forces in an Age of Austerity." He is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
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Friday
12/9/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, December 9th, 2011
Iron mining, payroll taxes, and a controversial Republican debate...those are a few of the top issues 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.
Chris Lato, former communications director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin and GOP campaign consultant.
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Thursday
12/8/2011
6:00 AM
111208A
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Anti-Tebow bias isn't about football
According to Joy Cardin's guest, criticisms directed at Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (TEE-bo) have little to do with football, but his "open professions of faith and goody-two shoes image." After six, he'll discuss why people are uneasy about Tebow's character and why they're rooting for him to fail.
Guest: Larry Taunton, Director, Fixed Point Foundation. Author, "The Grace Effect: How the Power of One Life Can Reverse the Corruption of Unbelief." Column: http://wpr.org/r/?671
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Thursday
12/8/2011
6:30 AM
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Raw Milk
Do consumers have a right to buy unpasteurized-or "raw"-milk? After six-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest says yes, and that raw milk is a food worthy of risking life and limb.
Guests:
-Max Kane, raw milk activist participating in the Raw Milk Freedom Ride
-Mary Gercke, nurse and mother participating in the Raw Milk Freedom Ride
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Thursday
12/8/2011
7:00 AM
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Corporations dodging state taxes?
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says some profitable multi-state corporations are dodging state taxes-across the nation, and here in Wisconsin.
Guest: Bruce Speight (SPATE), Director of WISPIRG, the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group
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Thursday
12/8/2011
8:00 AM
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Word Hero
You can't live forever, but your words can. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest tells us how to create memorable, quotable language-in print, out loud, and online.
Guest: Jay Heinrichs (HINE-ricks), writer and editor and author of "Word Hero: A Fiendishly Clever Guide to Crafting the Lines that Get Laughs, Go Viral, and Live Forever" His language blog: www.figarospeech.com
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Wednesday
12/7/2011
6:00 AM
111207A
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Mandatory Voting
Jury duty is obligatory, and Joy Cardin's guest, after six, says voting should be, too. He makes the case for mandatory voting, and why he says it would create a less polarized, more effective political system.
Guest: William Galston, Senior Fellow in Governance Studies, Brookings Institute. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?668
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Wednesday
12/7/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: New Capitol Protest Rules
There are new rules for protesting in Wisconsin's Capitol building. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: do you support those rules?
Guests:
- Chris Ahmuty (OM-uh-tee), Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. Author, Blaska's Blog. Frequent guest, WPR Week in Review program.
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Wednesday
12/7/2011
8:00 AM
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Holiday baking tips
After eight, get some help with your holiday baking! Joy Cardin's guest shares some tips and recipes on making the perfect batch of cookies and other goodies. Then, after eight-forty, her guest discusses the top cookbooks of the year and invites you to call in with your go-to cooking guide.
Guests:
- Julia Colin Davison, Senior Executive Editor, America's Test Kitchen Books Division; On-Screen Cook for public television shows "America's Test Kitchen" and "Cook's Country." www.americastestkitchen.com
- T. Susan Chang, food writer and cookbook reviewer, NPR.org and NPR's Kitchen Window series. Author, "A Spoonful of Promises: Recipes and Stories from a Well-Tempered Table." Blog: http://wpr.org/r/?669
--Mary Koeck's cookie blog: http://thegreatcookiebakingjourney.blogspot.com/
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Tuesday
12/6/2011
6:00 AM
111206A
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Give a Little, Change a Lot
Even if you don't have the resources of a Bill Gates, your donations can change the world for the better. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, who says small donations make a big difference.
Guest: Wendy Smith, consultant for donors and non-profits. Author, "Give a Little: How Your Small Donations Can Transform Our World." www.givealittlenow.com
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Tuesday
12/6/2011
7:00 AM
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USPS Cuts?
The U.S. Postal Service is looking at cutting services, closing processing centers, and other cost-cutting measures. After seven, Joy Cardin talks to a postal workers union official about what those cuts will mean . . . and why they are happening.
Guest: Chris Wittenburg, National Business Agent, National Association of Letter Carriers.
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Tuesday
12/6/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money
After eight, it's On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. This week, Kevin talks about the follow-up to Bank Transfer Day, whether we should tap into retirement accounts for financial emergencies, and why there may still be good deals for holiday shoppers.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
12/5/2011
6:00 AM
111205A
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Free Range Kids
As a society, we're so obsessed with protecting our children that our kids are losing important opportunities to explore on their own. So says Joy Cardin's guest, after six, who disagrees with what she calls our OCD-obsessed culture.
After six-fifty, it's The Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy Cardin's guest warns that legislation intended to protect American intellectual property and stop online piracy will actually hinder free speech.
Guests:
6:00 - Lenore Skenazy, founder of www.FreeRangeKids.com. Author, "Free Range Kids: How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry)".
6:50 - Rebecca MacKinnon, senior fellow, New America Foundation. Founder, Global Voices Online. Author, forthcoming "Consent of the Networked: The Worldwide Struggle for Internet Freedom."
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Monday
12/5/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report December 5th, 2011
After seven, it's The State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson. They'll look at the latest news in state government, including the latest on recalls and upcoming mining legislation.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter
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Monday
12/5/2011
7:30 AM
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Conversation with Wisconsin's Deer Czar
Early figures show Wisconsin hunters killed more than 226-thousand deer during the state's gun season, up three-point-six percent from last year. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks with the state's "deer czar" about this year's successes, deer management issues, and his goals to improve hunting in Wisconsin.
Guest: James Kroll, Wisconsin White-tailed Deer Trustee. Professor of Forest Wildlife. Director, Institute for White-tailed Deer Management and Research, Stephen A. Austin University, Texas.
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Monday
12/5/2011
8:00 AM
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Mondays with Mike - December 2011
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 Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane discuss WPR holiday programming, the upcoming pledge drive, and address your questions and concerns.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director, Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Friday
12/2/2011
6:00 AM
111202A
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Tell Joy Where to Go: December 2011
As the song goes, "it's the most wonderful time of the year..." and in Wisconsin, that may be especially true with all the fun happenings lined up for this month. After six, Joy Cardin's guest offers his best holiday . . . and non-holiday . . . bets for a great time in the state.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers; monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.
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Friday
12/2/2011
7:00 AM
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Throw Them All Out
According to Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, members of Congress take part in insider trading, conflicts of interest, and kickbacks... but it's all legal. He'll discuss what he calls the insidious world of crony capitalism . . . why we don't hear about this kind of activity . . . and why he says we should throw them all out.
Guest: Peter Schweizer (SHWY-tzer), research fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University. Author, "Throw Them All Out: How Politicians and Their Friends Get Rich Off Insider Stock Tips, Land Deals and Cronyism That Would Send the Rest of Us to Prison."
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Friday
12/2/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, December 2nd, 2011
After eight, it's The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They'll tackle the latest news on recalls, Wisconsin's Senate seat, and the impact of the European economic crisis.
Guests:
- Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law, Marquette University
- Keene Winters, financial planner, Schofield. Coordinator, Center-Right Coalition of Wausau.
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Thursday
12/1/2011
6:00 AM
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World AIDS Day
Today is World AIDS Day. Join Joy Cardin and her guests, after six, to discuss the state of AIDS, available treatment options, and what is being done to increase public education about HIV and AIDS.
Guests:
- Dr. Ryan Westergaard, assistant professor of medicine, UW School of Medicine & Public Health who specializes in HIV.
-Mike Gifford, Chief Operating Officer of the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin.
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Thursday
12/1/2011
7:00 AM
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Euro crisis--what does it mean for us?
President Obama says solving the European economic crisis is of "huge importance" to the United States. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest talks about what's at stake for us on the other side of the Atlantic.
Guest: Daniel Gross, Columnist and Economics Editor for Yahoo! Finance. Author, "Dumb Money: How Our Greatest Financial Minds Bankrupted the Nation"
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Thursday
12/1/2011
7:30 AM
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Strikes in Britain
Strikes swept across Britain yesterday. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest says the day's protests were a sign of the failure of austerity measures...and that we in the United States should take notice.
Guest: David Blanchflower, Professor of Economics, Dartmouth College. Economics Editor, New Statesman. Former member, Monetary Policy Committee, Bank of England
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Thursday
12/1/2011
8:00 AM
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Race and Politics in Obama's America
The election of an African-American president is not the end of racial inequality in the U.S., according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight. He'll discuss why he thinks the persistence of racial inequalities in the United States is a result of politics.
Guest: Desmond King, professor of American Government, University of Oxford. Co-author, "Still a House Divided: Race and Politics in Obama's America" , "Making America: Immigration, Race, and the Origins of Diverse Democracy"
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Wednesday
11/30/2011
6:00 AM
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November Open Line
After six, tune in for Joy Cardin's November open line. Have a suggestion for a Joy Cardin Show you'd like to hear? Call-in with your topic and guest suggestions.
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Wednesday
11/30/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Internet sales tax
After a busy Cyber Monday, a plan to collect sales tax on internet sales goes before a Congressional committee today. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: do you support the idea of an Internet sales tax?
Guests:
- Steve DelBianco, Executive Director, NetChoice
- Matthew Gardner, Executive Director, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy
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Wednesday
11/30/2011
8:00 AM
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Distraction, Focus, and Getting things done.
If you have a hard time staying focused and shaking off distractions...if you feel overwhelmed by your inbox and your to-do list...you're not alone. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says there's a lot we can do to get organized and on track...and it can be as simple as taking eighteen minutes in the morning.
Guest: Peter Bregman, strategic advisor to CEOs and their leadership teams. Author, "18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done." His website: www.peterbregman.com
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Tuesday
11/29/2011
6:00 AM
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Cutting Poverty in Half
According to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, Wisconsin's poverty rate can be cut in half through changes in government policy. He'll describe his four-pronged approach, and the challenges that stand in the way.
Guest: David Riemer, Director, Community Advocates Public Policy Institute, Milwaukee. http://wpr.org/r/?665
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Tuesday
11/29/2011
7:00 AM
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Vultures' Picnic
Corporate corruption has led to a rise in investors who take advantage of impoverished African nations. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, who has written a book about his investigation into what he calls "vulture investors."
Guest: Greg Palast, investigative journalist for the BBC, The Guardian, and others. Author, "Vultures' Picnic: In Pursuit of Petroleum Pigs, Power Pirates, and High-Finance Carnivores." "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy" and "Armed Madhouse."
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Tuesday
11/29/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money
Tipping, tablet computers, and estate planning . . . just a few of the topics, after eight, on this week's edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will share financial advice and answer 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
11/28/2011
6:00 AM
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Best/worst Christmas Music
Christmas is less than a month away, though the holiday tunes have already been playing for weeks. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the best and worst of "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," and other seasonal songs.
Then, on this Cyber Monday, are you doing your online shopping securely? After six-fifty, Joy's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call on how to protect yourself from holiday cybercrime.
Guests:
- Stephen Thompson, editor and reviewer, NPR Music; contributor, NPR's Song of the Day series. Founder, "The A.V. Club" entertainment section of The Onion.
- 6:50 - Sandy Chalmers, Administrator of the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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Monday
11/28/2011
7:00 AM
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Campaign spending in the recall effort
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. Joy's guest talks about campaign spending in the recall effort...and he says it's going to be expensive.
Guest: Mike McCabe, Executive Director of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign www.wisdc.org
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Monday
11/28/2011
7:30 AM
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A Republican's Take on the Recall Campaigns
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker says why he's doubtful a recall election against Gov. Scott Walker will occur, and discusses the looming threats to recall more Republican state senators. Plus, he explains why the punishments handed down to doctors for their role in the State Capitol protests aren't tough enough.
Guest: Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator, West Bend.
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Monday
11/28/2011
8:00 AM
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100 Plus
Are you ready to live to be 150 years old? According to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, living past 100 will soon be the rule, not the exception, in a "longevity revolution."
Guest: Sonia Arrison, author of "100 Plus: How the Coming Age of Longevity Will Change Everything, From Careers and Relationships to Family and Faith." She is a founder and trustee at Singularity University in Mountain View, California
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Friday
11/25/2011
6:00 AM
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Small Business Saturday
Millions of people will be taking to the malls and stores on this Black Friday, not to mention the cybermall on Monday. Joy Cardin's guest, after six, says don't forget to support the independent mom-and-pop shops tomorrow on Small Business Saturday. Plus, "Tell Joy Where to Go" for some great local shopping in Wisconsin.
Guest: Randall Hoth (rhymes with "both"), President and CEO, Wisconsin Better Business Bureau.
http://smallbusinesssaturday.com/
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Friday
11/25/2011
7:00 AM
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National Day of Listening
Today is the National Day of Listening. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with the founder of StoryCorps about why we should interview important people in our lives...and about this year's theme of education and teachers.
Guest: Dave Isay, Founder and President of StoryCorps. Author, "Listening Is an Act of Love" http://storycorps.org/
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Friday
11/25/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, November 25th, 2011
After eight, it's a holiday edition of The Week in Review. Joy Cardin and her guests look at the latest news on the presidential race, the Occupy movement, and Wisconsin's recalls.
Guests:
- John Smart, former chair, Price County Democratic Party. Board member, Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools
- Steve Prestegard, author, Presteblog: www.steveprestegard.com
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Thursday
11/24/2011
6:00 AM
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Thankful for pies
Pumpkin pie may be the most traditional dessert at the Thanksgiving table, but your pie options go far beyond what you may think. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses all things pie, including his latest creations, pie-baking tips, and the pies on your menu.
Guest: Shan (like fan) Nelson-Rowe, "The Pie Dude." www.facebook.com/thepiedude.
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Thursday
11/24/2011
7:00 AM
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Thanksgiving traditions
Watching football, enjoying a big turkey dinner, and spending time with family are common Thanksgiving rituals, but that's certainly not all of them. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the importance of developing and following traditions, and invites you to call in and share your favorite family customs.
Guest: Jennifer Trainer Thompson, author, "The Joy of Family Traditions: A Season-by-Season Companion to Celebrations, Holidays and Special Occasions." www.joyoffamilytraditions.com
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Thursday
11/24/2011
8:00 AM
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Best gift you've ever given or received
Our annual Thanksgiving Day tradition continues, after eight, when Joy Cardin and her guest reflect on the best gift you've ever given or received.
Guest: Connie Kilmark, founder of the counseling and consulting firm, Kilmark & Associates.
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Wednesday
11/23/2011
6:00 AM
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Holidays and senior care
The holidays are a good time to check in with elderly parents and other relatives...and figure out if they're getting the care they need. After six, Joy Cardin's guest has advice for caretakers and those close to them.
Guest: Barbara McVicker, eldercare expert and author of "Stuck in the Middle: Shared Stories and Tips on Caring for Mom and Dad." Her newest book is "Before Things Fall Apart: Preparing to Care for Mom and Dad." www.barbaramcvicker.com
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Wednesday
11/23/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Can we have civil politics talk?
You may have turkey with a side of politics tomorrow, and after seven, Joy Cardin asks this week's Big Question: how do you talk about Big Questions with friends and family? Joy's guests are making a bipartisan effort to have civil conversations with people of differing political views.
Guest: Katie Songer and Scott Grabins (GRAY-bins), co-founders, Reach Out Wisconsin www.reachoutwisconsin.org
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Wednesday
11/23/2011
8:00 AM
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Comfort
We all have our favorite songs, food, or a place that we seek out when we need comfort. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says that comfort is a human necessity . . . but we can have too much of a good thing.
Guest: Brett Hoover, Member, Paulist Fathers order. Teacher, theological studies department, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. Author, "Comfort: An Atlas for the Body and Soul."
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Tuesday
11/22/2011
6:00 AM
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Venomous Behavior
Bullying, manipulation, and other forms of venomous behavior . . . most of us have encountered it at work, home, and in public. After six, Joy Cardin's guests tell us why these things happen . . . and what we can do about it.
Guests:
- Theresa Drinka, licensed clinical social worker
- Jeni (JEN-ee) Synnes (SINN-ess), licensed clinical social worker
- Co-authors, "Stung by "B"S: A storybook guide to recognizing and surviving venomous behaviors" http://stungbybs.com
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Tuesday
11/22/2011
7:00 AM
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Super-Committee falls short?
A Congressional super-committee is likely to fail to meet tomorrow's deadline for budget cuts. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guest what went wrong, and whether automatic cuts will kick in.
Guests:
- Steven Smith, Political Science Professor and Director, Weidenbaum (WEE-den-baum) Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy, Washington University, St. Louis.
- 7:15-7:20 - Gwen Moore, Democratic U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's Fourth Congressional District.
- 7:40-7:45 - Sean Duffy, Republican U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's Seventh Congressional District.
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Tuesday
11/22/2011
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 will answer your personal finance questions, give money-saving tips, and tell us whether we should use credit, debit, or cash when doing our holiday shopping.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
11/21/2011
6:00 AM
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Testing 9-year-olds for high cholesterol
A government panel is now recommending that kids as young as nine be tested for high cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart problems later in life. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the latest guidelines and welcomes your reaction.
Then, after six-fifty, it's this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the "perfect storm" that's increasing demand for local food banks.
Guests:
- Dr. Sue MacLellan, pediatric cardiologist, Gunderson Lutheran Health System.
- 6:50 - Dan Stein, President and CEO of Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin.
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Monday
11/21/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report--Recall events
After seven, it's this week's State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin welcomes WPR reporters who have been covering recall kick-off events, rallies, and counter-rallies.
Guests:
- Chuck Quirmbach, WPR Reporter
- Gilman Halsted, WPR Reporter
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Monday
11/21/2011
8:00 AM
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JFK Assassination conspiracy theories
Tomorrow is the anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest looks at conspiracy theories surrounding the tragedy - and says debunking those theories can provide valuable lessons in critical thinking.
Guest: John McAdams, Professor of Political Science at Marquette University and author of "JFK Assassination Logic: How to Think About Claims of Conspiracy." His Kennedy assassination webpage: http://mcadams.posc.mu.edu/home.htm
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Friday
11/18/2011
6:00 AM
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Cooking with Venison
Hunters will be out in full force tomorrow morning to kick off the nine-day gun deer hunt. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses some tasty ways to prepare and cook venison, and invites you to share your favorite venison recipe.
Guests:
- Dan Small, host/producer of the public television show, "Outdoor Wisconsin," and "Outdoors Radio with Dan Small." Co-author, "Outdoors Wisconsin Cookbook." www.dansmalloutdoors.com.
- 6:15-6:20 - Tamra (TAM-ruh) Anderson, Executive Director, Tomahawk Area Chamber of Commerce, which is sponsoring the 46th annual Tomahawk Vension Feed. http://wpr.org/r/?663
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Friday
11/18/2011
7:00 AM
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WPR-SNC Wis. Survey: Problems Facing Wisconsin
According to the latest Wisconsin Public Radio-St. Norbert College Wisconsin Survey, Wisconsin residents say the economy and a distrust of government are the two biggest problems facing the state. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the sentiment behind the numbers.
Guests:
- 7:07-7:12 - Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College Statistical Research Institute.
- Eric Giordano (jor-DAH-no), Associate Professor of Political Science, UW-Marathon County; Director, Wisconsin Institute of Public Policy and Service.
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Friday
11/18/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, November 11th, 2011
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guests for a look at recall, the Occupy movement, the presidential race, and other top stories, on this edition of the Week in Review.
Guest:
- Ruth Conniff, Political Editor of The Progressive magazine
- Margaret Farrow, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin and Chair of Wisconsin Eye broadcast network (her views here do not represent WisconsinEye).
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Thursday
11/17/2011
6:00 AM
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WPR-SNC Wis. Survey: Concealed Carry
According to the latest Wisconsin Public Radio-St. Norbert College Wisconsin Survey, Wisconsin residents are nearly split on their views of concealed carry, but the vast majority say they don't plan on actually carrying a concealed weapon. After six, Joy Cardin's guest makes the case for the measure; after six-thirty, her guest explains why he's opposed to it.
Guests:
- Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College Survey Center
- 6:12 - Joseph Olson, Professor at the Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota.
- 6:35 - Stan Stojkovic (STOY-kuh-vitch), Dean of the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare and Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, UW-Milwaukee.
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Thursday
11/17/2011
7:00 AM
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State of the Economy
We've had a bad year, but we think things will get better over time. That's one of the findings in the new WPR/St. Norbert survey on the economy; after seven, Joy Cardin and her guest will look at the latest news on the state and national economic scenes.
Guests:
-Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Analyst at the St. Norbert College Survey Center.
-Kevin Quinn, Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College.
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Thursday
11/17/2011
8:00 AM
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Protest and Politics
The Tea Party movement translated its protests into political power - can the Occupy movement do the same? After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest look at political protest and social movements.
Guest: Deana (DEAN-uh) Rohlinger (ROE-ling-er), Associate Professor of Sociology at Florida State University; she studies political protest and social movements.
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Wednesday
11/16/2011
6:00 AM
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WPR-SNC Wis. Survey: Presidential Politics
It's time once again for the Wisconsin Public Radio - Saint Norbert College Survey. After six, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss how Wisconsinites feel about the race for president, including whether Barack Obama deserves a second term, and who should get the Republican nomination.
Guests:
- Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College Survey Center.
- Susan Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science, and Director, Center for Political Science and Public Policy Research, UW-Whitewater.
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Wednesday
11/16/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Recall the Governor?
With the recall underway, and new WPR/St. Norbert Survey results released, Joy Cardin and her guests ask this week's Big Question: should the Governor be recalled?
Guests:
- Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College Survey Center.
- Scot Ross, Executive Director of One Wisconsin Now.
- Brian Huffman, Professor of Management at UW-River Falls and faculty advisor for the UW-River Falls College Republicans.
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Wednesday
11/16/2011
8:00 AM
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Now You See It
Even though our social lives have become digitized, our institutions of school and work are still designed for the last century. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, who says we need to transform our work lives.
Guest: Cathy Davidson, Professor of English and Interdisciplinary Studies, Duke University. Author, "Now You See It: How the Brain Science of Attention Will Transform the Way We Live, Work, and Learn."
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Tuesday
11/15/2011
6:00 AM
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Drive to Recall Gov. Walker Underway
The effort to recall Governor Walker from office began at midnight Tuesday. Organizers have until January 17, 2012 to collect more than 540,000 signatures to force an election. After six, Joy Cardin conducts a special poll: Do you plan on signing the petition to recall Walker? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
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Tuesday
11/15/2011
7:00 AM
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Recall Kick-Off
The effort to recall Governor Scott Walker begins today. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with a supporter of the recall effort. Joy's guest, after seven-thirty, says the effort should fail.
Guest: 7:00 - Ed Garvey, Senior Partner, Law firm of Garvey, McNeil, and Associates. Publisher, www.FightingBob.com.
Guest: 7:30 - Matt Batzel with American Majority Action
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Tuesday
11/15/2011
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 will answer your personal finance questions, give us five ways to manage our taxes before the year ends, and share some tips on warranties for consumer electronic items.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
11/14/2011
6:00 AM
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Financial Literacy for Kindergartners
U.S. Education Secretary Arne (AR-nee) Duncan is calling for schools to incorporate personal finance into their lesson plans, even for kindergartners. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why she says Duncan is right, and shares tips on how to instill fiscal responsibility in your children.
Then, after six-fifty, on this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy's guest discusses the dangers of sleeping with your infant, and a new advertising campaign against bed-sharing.
Guests:
- Susan Beacham (BEECH-um), financial literacy expert, author and columnist. Founder, Money Savvy Generation. www.susanbeacham.com.
- 6:50 - Anna Benton, Director of Family and Community Health Services, Milwaukee Department of Health.
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Monday
11/14/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report, November 14th 2011
After seven, it's The State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson. They'll give us the latest on proposed Medicaid cuts in Wisconsin, tomorrow's recall kick-off, and other top stories in state politics.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter
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Monday
11/14/2011
7:30 AM
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How are budget changes affecting school district...
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin and her guest take a look at the issues raised in the results of a new survey of school leaders aimed to measure the impact of this year's state budget changes. Both sides of the political fence are reading the findings differently.
Guest: Steve Correia, Associate Professor of Education, St. Norbert's College.
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Monday
11/14/2011
8:00 AM
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The Truth About Girls and Boys
There's a widespread belief that boys and girls have fundamentally different brains . . . but science doesn't back that up. That's according to Joy Cardin's guests, after eight, who say stereotypes and pseudoscience are hurting boys and girls.
Guests:
-Caryl Rivers, Professor of Journalism, Boston University
-Rosalind Barnett, Senior Scientist, Women's Studies Research Center, Brandeis University
-Co-authors, "The Truth About Girls and Boys: Challenging Toxic Stereotypes About Our Children" http://thetruthaboutgirlsandboys.com/
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Friday
11/11/2011
6:00 AM
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Chocolate
The holiday season is nearly here . . . prime time for baking. Join Joy Cardin and her guest, after six, for a conversation about chocolate . . . how it's made . . . and why we love it so much.
Guest: Peter Clemens, chocolatier, Craverie Chocolatier Caf, The American Club, Kohler, WI.
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Friday
11/11/2011
7:00 AM
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Veterans Day: "On the Bridge"
After seven, on this Veterans Day, Joy Cardin and her guest filmmaker take a look at the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder on Iraq War veterans, and what's being done to help them overcome it.
Guests:
- Olivier (oh-liv-ee-AY) Morel (mor-EL), Director, "On the Bridge." www.onthebridgethemovie.com
- 7:20-7:25 - Jason Moon, Iraq war veteran from Milwaukee who's featured in "On the Bridge."
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Friday
11/11/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review
After eight, it's The Week in Review with Joy Cardin. Join Joy and her guests to discuss this week's top state and national stories, including Tuesday's election results, and the revised training requirements for Wisconsin's concealed carry law.
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
11/10/2011
6:00 AM
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Stand up for health
Sitting too much is hazardous to our health, according to recent studies. After six, Joy Cardin's guest doctor has healthy advice on how to get off our seats, and be more active.
Guest: Dr. James Levine, Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic. Author, "Move a Little, Lose a Lot: New NEAT Science Reveals How to Be Thinner, Happier, and Smarter" Some tips from guest: http://wpr.org/r/?659
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Thursday
11/10/2011
6:30 AM
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Psychology of Rioting
Students at Penn State University rioted Wednesday night after the school fired head football coach Joe Paterno over the way the university responded to sex abuse allegations against an assistant coach. After six-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the psychology behind rioting.
Guest: Frank Farley, Psychologist, Temple University. Former president, American Psychological Association.
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Thursday
11/10/2011
7:00 AM
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GOP Presidential Candidates Debate in Michigan
The Republican candidates for president debated last night in Michigan where that state's economic woes took center stage. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest analyzes the big winners and losers, and why he says Michigan will be crucial in the 2012 vote.
Guest: Bill Ballenger (BAL-en-jir), editor and publisher, "Inside Michigan Politics" newsletter.
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Thursday
11/10/2011
7:30 AM
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Supreme Court and Pres. Obama's Health Care Law
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to decide Thursday whether to take up President Obama's health care law. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the possible political ramifications of what the court may or may not do.
Guest: Jolly Emrey, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UW-Whitewater.
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Thursday
11/10/2011
8:00 AM
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Deep Secrets: Boys' Friendships and the Crisis o...
Boys need intimate friendships just as much as girls do. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, who says our gender stereotypes ignore the emotional needs of boys.
Guest: Niobe Way, Professor of Applied Psychology, New York University. Director of the Ph.D. program in Developmental Psychology. Author, "Deep Secrets: Boys' Friendships and the Crisis of Connection."
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Wednesday
11/9/2011
6:00 AM
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Preparing for Winter Weather
Many in Wisconsin are digging themselves out from the first significant Winter storm of the season. After six, Joy Cardin's guest has some potentially life-saving tips on preparing for the worst in Winter weather at home . . . and on the road.
Guest: Tod Pritchard, Coordinator, State of Wisconsin Emergency Management. http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/
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Wednesday
11/9/2011
6:30 AM
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Benefits of Bicycling
A new study shows that if people opted to take a bicycle instead of a car half the time, health care costs would drop by nearly four billion dollars a year, among other benefits. After six-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the research and answers your questions.
Guest: Jonathan Patz (pats), Professor and Director, Global Health Institute, UW-Madison. Study: http://wpr.org/r/?658
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Wednesday
11/9/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Ohio Vote's Impact on Wisconsin
Ohio voted yesterday on an effort to repeal public employee laws similar to those here in Wisconsin. After seven, Joy Cardin's guests look at what the results mean for our state, and for the future of politics, on this week's Big Question segment.
Guests:
7:00-Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs at UW-Milwaukee
7:15
-John Nichols, associate editor, The Capital Times. Washington correspondent, The Nation magazine
-Brian Schimming, Vice Chair, Republican Party of Wisconsin
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Wednesday
11/9/2011
8:00 AM
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Weighing In: Obesity, Food Justice, and the Limi...
Our society promotes consumption while also insisting on thinness. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, who takes issue with widely-held assumptions about the obesity epidemic.
Guest: Julie Guthman, Associate professor, Community Studies Department, University of California, Santa Cruz. Author, "Weighing In: Obesity, Food Justice, and the Limits of Capitalism."
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Tuesday
11/8/2011
6:00 AM
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The Old-Fashioned in Wisconsin and beyond
Joy Cardin's guest, after six, wrote a piece on a drink that's near and dear to Wisconsin: the Old-Fashioned. Join the conversation about the history of the drink...and the many versions of it around the country.
Guests:
- Troy Patterson, columnist, Slate magazine; his piece on the old-fashioned: http://wpr.org/r/?656
6:15 - Jennifer DeBolt, general manager, The Old Fashioned restaurant, Madison.
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Tuesday
11/8/2011
7:00 AM
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Media Coverage of Cain Harassment Claims
A fourth woman who says she was sexually harassed by Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has come forward. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest describes why she says the mainstream media is holding candidate Cain to a double-standard.
Guest: Jessica McBride, Senior Journalism Lecturer, UW-Milwaukee.
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Tuesday
11/8/2011
7:30 AM
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Sexual Harassment in School
A new study shows that nearly half of all students in grades 7 to 12 experienced sexual harassment at school last year. Joy Cardin's guest after seven-thirty explains the study's findings and what we can do about them.
Guest: Holly Kearl, co-author of the American Association of University Women research study called "Crossing the Line: Sexual Harassment at School." She is the American Association of University Women's Legal Advocacy Fund Program Manager.
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Tuesday
11/8/2011
8:00 AM
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Energy Saving Tips
Winter is coming. After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guest for money-saving ways to save energy around the house...and share YOUR tips
Guest: Karen Lee, Editor of Green Living Ideas www.greenlivingideas.com
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Monday
11/7/2011
6:00 AM
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Seasonal Mood Disorders
The clocks have changed, it's getting dark earlier, and Winter is lurking . . . which means seasonal mood disorders might not be far behind. After six, Joy Cardin's guest tells us what the problem is, and what we can do about it.
On this week's wake-up call, Joy's guest looks at recent news about a big increase in deaths from painkiller overdose.
Guest: Dr. John Battaglia, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, UW-Medical School. Member, Board of Directors, Wisconsin National Alliance on Mental Illness. Worked on seasonal mood disorders, Alaska State Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.
Wake-up call guest: Dr. Mark Kostic, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin and medical toxicologist at the Wisconsin Poison Center
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