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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
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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
111222A
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
111201A
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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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Monday
11/7/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report, November7th 2011
After seven, it's The State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. Joy and her guests look at the frantic conclusion of a special session of the legislature...and what it could mean for the future of Wisconsin politics.
Guest:
- Shawn Johnson, WPR State Capitol Reporter
- Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College
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Monday
11/7/2011
8:00 AM
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Mondays with Mike - November 2011
It's the first Monday of the month, which means it's time for another edition of Mondays with Mike. After eight, Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane answers your questions and comments about WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director, Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Friday
11/4/2011
6:00 AM
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Wisconsin's Effigy Mounds
Wisconsin is known for many things: cheese, beer, and the Packers, just to name a few. According to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, the state is also the center of effigy mound culture. He'll describe the mystery behind the mounds, and why it's important to learn about them.
Guest: Bob Birmingham, Lecturer of Anthology, UW-Waukesha. Former State Archaeologist. Author, "Spirits of the Earth: The Effigy Mound Landscape of Madison and the Four Lakes" and co-author, "Indian Mounds of Wisconsin." Recent article: http://wpr.org/r/?654
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Friday
11/4/2011
7:00 AM
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OWS and Tea Party: Get Together
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest has a bold idea: let's bring together the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street.
Guest: Richard Harwood, founder and president, The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation. His article: http://wpr.org/r/?655
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Friday
11/4/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, November 4th, 2011
After eight, it's a busy Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Issues include a dramatic economic crisis in Europe, new jobs numbers here in the U.S., and lots of news from state lawmakers as their special session draws to a close.
Guests:
- Georgia Duerst-Lahti, Professor of Political Science, Beloit College.
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Owen Robinson, Columnist, West Bend Daily News. Blogger at, www.bootsandsabers.com
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Thursday
11/3/2011
6:00 AM
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Dollar bill gone, dollar coin in?
A proposal in Congress would scrap the dollar bill and replace it with a dollar coin. After six, Joy Cardin gets two takes on the idea.
Guests:
-Tom Schatz, President, Citizens Against Government Waste, member, "Dollar Coin Alliance"
-Tom Ferguson, spokesman, "Americans for George". Former Director, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC.
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Thursday
11/3/2011
7:00 AM
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Arrests in the State Assembly
State Assembly gallery rules forbid the use of cameras, cell phones, laptops and the display of signs. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses his recent arrest and why he says the rules are an attack on free speech and assembly. Then, after seven-thirty, her guest lawmaker explains why he says the restrictions are necessary to protect himself and fellow legislators.
Guests:
7:00 - Matt Rothschild, editor, The Progressive magazine.
7:30 - Dean Knudson, Republican State Representative, Hudson.
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Thursday
11/3/2011
8:00 AM
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You Are Not So Smart
Your memory is mostly fiction, your brain resists new ideas, and you're constantly deluding yourself. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, who says humans are not rational creatures.
Guest: David McRaney, journalist. Author, "You Are Not So Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself." He blogs at www.YouAreNotSoSmart.com.
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Wednesday
11/2/2011
6:00 AM
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Bert Grover on education
After six, Joy Cardin talks with former state education chief Bert Grover about changes in Wisconsin schools, and how this year's changes are affecting education.
Guest: Bert Grover, former superintendent, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
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Wednesday
11/2/2011
7:00 AM
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Tort reform legislation
Three bills proposed as part of Wisconsin's special session on jobs would grant legal immunity to the makers of drugs and medical devices, limit attorney's fees, and lower the interest rate that could be collected in civil cases. In this week's Big Question, after seven, Joy Cardin's guests discuss whether these measures are an attack on consumer protections or a removal of unnecessary burdens on businesses.
Guests:
- Mike End, President, Wisconsin Association for Justice.
- Darren McKinney, Director of Communications, American Tort Reform Association.
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Wednesday
11/2/2011
8:00 AM
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Plastic Ocean
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says plastic is ruining our oceans and destroying the planet.
Guest: Captain Charles Moore, author of "Plastic Ocean: How a Sea Captain's Chance Discovery Launched a Determined Quest to Save the Oceans. " He is also the founder of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation: www.algalita.org
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Tuesday
11/1/2011
6:00 AM
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Trucking Industry Troubles
There are tens of thousands of trucking jobs open in the U.S., but very few drivers are willing to remain behind the wheel. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the challenges facing the trucking industry today, and says the problems go beyond the brutal nature of the job.
Guest: Todd Spencer, Executive Vice President, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.
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Tuesday
11/1/2011
7:00 AM
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Banks and their customers
Rising bank fees have met a consumer backlash, while a "Bank Transfer Day" protest is coming later this week. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest news from the banking world.
Guest: Richard Schiming (SHIMM-ing), Professor of Economics at Minnesota State University-Mankato
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Tuesday
11/1/2011
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 breaks down new federal plans to help with foreclosure and student loan debt, shares the latest on saving bonds, and tells us how to pick a bank or credit union.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
10/31/2011
6:00 AM
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All About Influenza!
The first flu case of the season has been reported in Wisconsin. After six, Joy Cardin talks to an expert on influenza about what the disease is, how it spreads, and the efforts to vaccinate against it.
After six-fifty, Joy's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: Vaccinating boys . . . in addition to girls . . . against human papillomavirus (PAP-ill-OH-mah-virus), or H-P-V, is an opportunity to protect the generation of today from the cancers of tomorrow.
Guests:
6:00 - Dr. Jonathan Temte (TEM-tee), family physician, Associate Professor, School of Medicine and Public Health at UW-Madison, and Chair, Wisconsin Council on Immunization Practices.
6:50 - Tim Skinner, Senior Public Affairs Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Monday
10/31/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report October 31, 2011
After seven, it's The State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin welcomes WPR reporter Shawn Johnson for a look at a busy week in State Government. Plus, she'll get a first-hand report on last week's mining hearing in Hurley.
Guests:
- Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter
- 7:15: Mike Simonson, WPR Reporter, Superior bureau. He attended the mining hearing in Hurley
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Monday
10/31/2011
7:30 AM
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Walker recall effort--the latest
The State Capitol Report continues, after seven-thirty, as Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest news on the effort to recall Governor Scott Walker.
Guest: Guest: Arnold Shober, Professor of Government, Lawrence University.
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Monday
10/31/2011
8:00 AM
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All the Single Ladies
It's time to acknowledge the end of "traditional marriage" as society's highest ideal. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, who says the recession has disrupted the "romantic market."
Guest: Kate Bolick, freelance writer. Culture editor, Veranda Magazine. Her article, "All the Single Ladies". (November The Atlantic magazine: http://wpr.org/r/?652)
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Friday
10/28/2011
6:00 AM
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Tell Joy Where to Go: November 2011
You've got plenty of options for a spook-tacular time this Halloween weekend . . . and the fun doesn't stop there. After six, Joy Cardin's guest gives us the low-down on the great events and activities taking place in Wisconsin, from now through November.
Guests: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist to Journal & Topics Newspapers; Monthly contributor to our "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.
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Friday
10/28/2011
7:00 AM
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Halloween History and Superstitions
Do black cats, bats, and spiders have you a little on-edge this time of year? Have you ever wondered where the idea of witches with pointy hats and broomsticks came from? After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the genesis of Halloween superstitions and other spooky traditions.
Guest: Ed Kern, Associate Professor of History, Lawrence University, with expertise in the history of superstition, witchcraft, and religious culture.
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Friday
10/28/2011
8:00 AM
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Week In Review
After eight, it's The Week in Review. Join Joy Cardin and her guests as they discuss this week's top national and state news, including the latest on mining efforts in Northern Wisconsin, and President Obama's new programs for student loan and mortgage borrowers.
Guests:
- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His "Blaska's Blog" www.thedailypage.com
- Peg Lautenschlager, Attorney, Bauer and Bach. Former Attorney General of Wisconsin (D)
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Thursday
10/27/2011
6:00 AM
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Antidpressant use up, but with a twist
A recent report finds a dramatic jump in the use of antidepressants . . . but two-thirds of those with severe depression are not taking the medication. After six, Joy Cardin talks with a Wisconsin expert about the latest news on Depression.
Then, after six-fifty, get the scoop on what triggered the brilliant Northern Lights over Wisconsin earlier this week, and whether it'll happen again in the near future.
Guests:
6:00 - Dr. Jeffrey Anders, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, UW-Madison Health Services.
6:50 - Chris Janssen (YAHN-sin), Planetarium Director, Wausau School District.
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Thursday
10/27/2011
7:00 AM
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Future of Mining in Wisconsin
A public hearing is scheduled for this afternoon in Hurley on the future of mining in Wisconsin. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says an iron mining bill needs to pass the state legislature by year's end. Then, Joy's guest after seven-thirty says speeding up the permitting process is an attempt to deny dissenting opinions a voice.
Guests:
7:00 - Tim Sullivan, Chair, Wisconsin Mining Association. Former President and CEO, Bucyrus (byoo-SIGH-riss) International, Inc. News release: http://wpr.org/r/?651
7:30 - Al Gedicks (GED-icks), Professor of Sociology, UW-La Crosse. Author, "Resource Rebels: Native Challenges to Mining and Oil Corporations." Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?648
*Hearing info: http://wpr.org/r/?649
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Thursday
10/27/2011
8:00 AM
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The Fall and Rise of the Big Three
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest tells the story of the dramatic turnaround in the fortunes of America's Big Three automakers.
Guest: Bill Vlasic (VLASS-ik), Detroit bureau chief, The New York Times. Author, "Once Upon a Car: The Fall and Resurrection of America's Big Three Auto Makers"
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Wednesday
10/26/2011
6:00 AM
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Flat Tax
Rick Perry unveiled his flat tax plan yesterday, and some of the other Republican candidates say they back the idea. After six, Joy Cardin talks with a supporter of the Flat Tax concept.
Guest: Alan Reynolds, economist and Senior Fellow, the Cato Institute
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Wednesday
10/26/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Felons and workplace discriminatio...
People with past felony convictions are currently protected under the Wisconsin employment discrimination law . . . but lawmakers may change that. After seven, that's the subject of this week's Big Question with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:
Sheila Sullivan, attorney with the "Road to Opportunity" Project at Legal Action of Wisconsin
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.
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Wednesday
10/26/2011
8:00 AM
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A Voice in the Box: My Life in Radio
After eight, long-time NPR Morning Edition host Bob Edwards joins Joy Cardin to discuss his career at NPR . . . and beyond.
Guest: Bob Edwards, Host, "The Bob Edwards Show" and "Bob Edwards Weekend" (Sirius XM Radio). He worked for NPR for 30 years and was the first host of Morning Edition. Author, "A Voice in the Box: My Life in Radio"
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Tuesday
10/25/2011
6:00 AM
111025A
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Wisconsin's wind power politics
There's been a lot of back-and-forth about wind turbines in Wisconsin, including a recent proposal for a moratorium. After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the future of wind power in Wisconsin.
Guest: Michael Kraft, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Public and Environmental Affairs at UW-Green Bay
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Tuesday
10/25/2011
7:00 AM
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AFL-CIO: Rebuild Wisconsin's Middle Class
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses his keys to rebuilding Wisconsin's middle class, including buying Wisconsin and American-made products, creating a highly trained and skilled workforce, and investing in infrastructure.
Guest: Phil Neuenfeldt, President, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO. Plan: http://wpr.org/r/?646
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Tuesday
10/25/2011
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, share some tips on changes in light bulbs, and talk about a unique stock offering with a green and gold twist.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
10/24/2011
6:00 AM
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Guilty Pleasures
Got a TV show, movie, or song that you really like... but feel a little embarrassed about admitting it? After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss our guilty pleasures, and how we justify them.
Then, after six-fifty, Joy's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: With data showing that more than one-third of workers have been bullied on the job, it's time for Wisconsin to take the issue seriously.
Guests:
6:00 - Jon Pollack (PAH-lick), History Instructor and Pop Culture Expert, Madison Area Technical College. Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?644
6:50 - Spencer Coggs, Democratic State Senator, Milwaukee; co-author, Healthy Workplace Bill.
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Monday
10/24/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report, October 24th 2011
There's a lot going on in State government, with state lawmakers considering jobs, abortion, sex education, and other issues. After seven, catch up on the latest with Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson, in this week's edition of The State Capitol Report.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter
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Monday
10/24/2011
7:30 AM
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Budget lapses and the UW System
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest says newly-announced budget lapses unfairly target the UW System.
Guest: David Giroux, Executive Director of Communications & External Relations for the University of Wisconsin System
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Monday
10/24/2011
8:00 AM
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Foreign exchange students
After eight, join Joy Cardin for a look at the foreign exchange student program . . . the joys of being a host family, the benefits for students, and more.
Guests:
- Daniel McBrayer, Program Officer, American Councils for International Education
- John Smart, host for foreign exchange students. Frequent guest on WPR Week in Review.
- Gent Gjuta, age 17, from Albania
Info for host families: http://inbound.americancouncils.org/
- Hamza Khan, age 15, from Pakistan
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Friday
10/21/2011
6:00 AM
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Wisconsin's authors
It's a busy week for Wisconsin authors and their fans as the 10th Annual Wisconsin Book Festival runs through this weekend. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the state's many writers and their works, and welcome your thoughts on your favorites.
Guest: Amy Lutzke (LUTS-kee), Reference and Adult Services Librarian, Dwight Foster Public Library, Fort Atkinson; Member, Wisconsin Library Association's Literary Awards Committee. http://wpr.org/r/?643
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Friday
10/21/2011
7:00 AM
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Herman Cain and Race
Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain says racism isn't a big hurdle for minorities anymore. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says Cain is ignoring realities faced by black America.
Guest: Randall Kennedy, professor, Harvard Law School. Author, "The Persistence of the Color Line: Racial Politics and the Obama Presidency."
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Friday
10/21/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, October 21st 2011
After eight, it's The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Issues on the agenda include the death of Muammar Qaddafi, another round of Republican debates, and lots of news from Wisconsin's legislature.
Guests:
- Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney, Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau.
- Keene Winters, financial planner, Schofield. Coordinator, Center-Right Coalition of Wausau.
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Thursday
10/20/2011
6:00 AM
111020A
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Potatoes in School Lunches
The U.S. Senate this week blocked a proposal from the U-S-D-A to limit the amount of starchy vegetables, including potatoes, to one cup per week. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why she says spuds are nutritionally overrated. After six-thirty, Joy's guest discusses why he says potatoes are a solid, healthy choice for kids.
Guests:
6:00 - Margo Wootan (WOO-tahn), Director of Nutrition Policy, Center for Science in the Public Interest.
6:30 - Jeff Nedelman (NEEDLE-min), Spokesperson, Alliance for Potato Research and Education.
- Web article: http://wpr.org/r/?642
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Thursday
10/20/2011
7:00 AM
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Is American Politics Betraying the Middle Class?
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says American politics is ignoring the needs of the middle class...and he has some solutions to offer.
Guest: Jacob Hacker, Professor of Political Science, Yale University. Co-author, "Winner-Take-All Politics: How Washington Made the Rich Richer--and Turned Its Back on the Middle Class"
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Thursday
10/20/2011
8:00 AM
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Boost Your Ethics IQ
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the role of ethics in our everyday lives. Joy's guest says we should spend more time thinking about the ethical impact of our decisions...and what we can do to boost our ethical intelligence.
Guest: Bruce Weinstein, author of "Ethical Intelligence: Five Principles for Untangling Your Toughest Problems at Work and Beyond." He writes the "Ask the Ethics Guy" column for BusinessWeek.com and blogs at http://TheEthicsGuy.com
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Wednesday
10/19/2011
6:00 AM
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Another "brutal" winter for Wisconsin?
Weather forecasters are projecting a second straight "brutal" winter for Wisconsin with lots of cold and snow. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the reasoning for the upcoming "brutality," and answer your weather-related questions.
Guest: Chad Franzen, Meteorologist, WSAW-TV, Wausau.
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Wednesday
10/19/2011
6:30 AM
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Roundabouts Making Motorists Safer
People seem to have either a love, or a hate, relationship with roundabouts, but Wisconsin transportation officials say you can't argue with the fact that they're making us safer. After six-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the benefits of traffic roundabouts, and welcomes your thoughts on why you think they're great... or horrible.
Guest: Russ Rader (RAY-dur), Vice President of Communications, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. http://wpr.org/r/?641
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Wednesday
10/19/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Deregulate to create jobs?
President Obama and Republican candidates have been making their cases on regulations and jobs this week. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests today's Big Question: is deregulation the answer to our unemployment problems?
Guests:
Diana Furchtgott-Roth (FURSHT-gott ROTH), a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of RealClearMarkets.com.
Adam Hersh, Economist at the Center for American Progress
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Wednesday
10/19/2011
8:00 AM
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The Story of the Sun
According to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, it's time to think differently about "the star that gives us life"... the Sun. With cell phones and G-P-S trackers to tell us our time and place, and modern developments changing the way we get our food, we no longer rely on the Sun the same way our ancestors did.
Guest: Richard Cohen, former publishing director; visiting professor, University of Kingston near London. Autghor, "Chasing the Sun: The Epic Story of the Star That Gives Us Life."
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Tuesday
10/18/2011
6:00 AM
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Playing is serious business for kids
Playing is serious business for children...but they're not getting enough time for it. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after six, who says a shortage of free play time is hurting our kids.
Guest: Peter Gray, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Boston College; he was guest editor of the current edition of the American Journal of Play: www.journalofplay.org
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Tuesday
10/18/2011
7:00 AM
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Two Takes on Recalling Gov. Walker
Next month, organizers will begin collecting the hundreds of thousands of signatures needed to recall Governor Scott Walker. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says the attempt will fail. After seven-thirty, Joy's guest explains why it will succeed.
Guests:
7:00 - Brian Schimming, Vice Chair, Republican Party of Wisconsin.
7:30 - Mike Tate, Chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
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Tuesday
10/18/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money--special post-pledge edition
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for On Your Money. This week, as a thank-you for your pledge of financial support to WPR, Kevin will devote the entire hour to listener calls and email.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
10/17/2011
6:00 AM
111017A
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Birds (and the people who watch them)
A new movie highlights the joys of birding...and after six, Joy Cardin's guest talks about why people bird-watch, how they help with research, and what high-tech tools are available.
Guest: Chris Wood, birding expert at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Monday
10/17/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report
It's The State Capitol Report, after seven. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the latest news on the effort to recall Governor Scott Walker from office . . . another candidate enters the race for U.S. Senate . . . a push to change Wisconsin's Fall primary election date . . . and more of the top stories from beneath the capitol dome.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter
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Monday
10/17/2011
8:00 AM
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A Tribute to Teachers
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR's favorite language expert Richard Lederer for a look at his new book, "A Tribute to Teachers".
Guest: Richard Lederer, Founding co-host, "A Way With Words," which airs on Wisconsin Public Radio Sunday mornings from 9-10. Author of more than 35 books about language, history, and humor, including "The Gift of Age", and his new "Tribute to Teachers."
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Friday
10/14/2011
6:00 AM
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Beer Guide for Wisconsin
There is certainly no shortage of breweries in Wisconsin for beer lovers to appreciate. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the various people and places that bring us a nice, tall cold one, and welcome your recommendations for your favorite brewery in the state.
Guest: Kevin Revolinski, world travel expert from Madison. Author of several guide books, including "Wisconsin's Best Beer Guide: A Travel Companion." http://www.themadtraveleronline.com/
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Friday
10/14/2011
7:00 AM
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The Thinking Life
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says modern-day distractions like cell phones and the Internet keep us from doing enough thinking. He'll discuss the importance of and the various types of thinking, and ways we can overcome this Age of Distraction.
Guest: P.M. Forni, Professor of Italian Literature and Founder of the Civility Initiative, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. Author, "The Thinking Life: How to Thrive in the Age of Distraction." http://wpr.org/r/?636
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Friday
10/14/2011
8:00 AM
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Week In Review, October 14th, 2011
Herman Cain is leading some GOP polls . . . and the effort to recall Governor Walker gets a starting date. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests tackle those, and the other top stories on The Week in Review.
Guests:
- Joe Wineke, former state Senator. Former chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
- John Sharpless, Professor of History at UW-Madison.
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Thursday
10/13/2011
6:00 AM
111013A
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Green Travel in Northern Wisconsin
Wisconsin is full of eco-friendly lodges, restaurants, and stores. That's according to Joy Cardin's guests, after six, who have traveled the state in search of green travel options.
Guests:
-Pat Dillon, travel writer.
- Lynne Diebel, co-author, "ABCs Naturally," "Paddling Northern Minnesota" and "Paddling Southern Minnesota."
-Co-authors, "Green Travel Guide to Northern Wisconsin," "Green Travel Guide to Southern Wisconsin."
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Thursday
10/13/2011
7:00 AM
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Latest in State/National Politics
The group United Wisconsin announced this week that a petition to recall Governor Scott Walker will begin next month. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the move, and the impact it may have on state politics. After seven-thirty, they examine the latest in national politics, including the race for President, and the future of President Obama's jobs plan.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison. Co-developer and contributor, www.pollster.com.
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Thursday
10/13/2011
8:00 AM
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Olive Oil
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest tells you everything you ever wanted to know about olive oil . . . what to look for, what to do with it, and why you should love it.
Guest: Josh Saiia, olive oil expert. Owner, Oro di Oliva, Milwaukee.
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Wednesday
10/12/2011
6:00 AM
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The Joy and Benefits of Puzzles
After six, get a workout for your brain. Joy Cardin's guest will share his love of puzzles and brain-teasers...and talk about why doing puzzles is good exercise for your mind.
Guest: Marcel Danesi (don-AY-zee), Professor of Anthropology, University of Toronto. Author of "The Puzzle Instinct: The Meaning of Puzzles in Human Life" and "The Extreme Brain Workout"
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Wednesday
10/12/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Occupy Wall Street
After seven, it's this week's Big Question: Do you support or oppose the Occupy Wall Street movement? Joy Cardin gets two answers to that question.
Guests:
- Ben Manski, Executive Director of Liberty Tree
- Daniel Halper, Deputy Online Editor, The Weekly Standard
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Wednesday
10/12/2011
8:00 AM
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People's Pharmacy in the House!
After eight, Joy Cardin talks with The People's Pharmacy hosts Joe and Terry Graedon about home remedies, alternative medicine, and more.
Guests: Joe and Terry Graedon, hosts, The People's Pharmacy, heard on WPR on Saturdays 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Authors, "The People's Pharmacy Quick & Handy Home Remedies"
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Tuesday
10/11/2011
6:00 AM
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On Your Health
After six, Dr. Zorba Paster joins Joy Cardin for a look at health and lifestyle...and how to live a longer, sweeter life.
Guest: Dr. Zorba Paster, Public Radio's favorite family doctor and author of "The Longevity Code; you can hear him Saturdays at 8 am and 1 pm on Zorba Paster On Your Health
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Tuesday
10/11/2011
7:00 AM
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On the Media
After seven, Joy Cardin talks with "On the Media" host Brooke Gladstone about the changing media landscape, and about press coverage of politics, protests, and more.
Guest: Brooke Gladstone, host and managing editor,"On the Media" (Sundays 6am & 3pm on the Ideas Network) Author, "The Influencing Machine" www.onthemedia.org
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Tuesday
10/11/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money--Mortgage edition
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for a special edition of On Your Money. Kevin has advice on making the most of your mortgage, a great pledge drive opportunity, and 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
10/10/2011
6:00 AM
111010A
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Criticism of large-scale farms
After six, Joy Cardin's guest says we should be concerned about the environmental impact of large-scale farms in Wisconsin. And on this week's wake-up call, Joy's guest says a change in state law could lead to less qualified school nurses . . . and less reliable care when kids are hurt or need medication.
Guest: Sarah Lloyd, dairy farmer near Wisconsin Dells. Member, Family Farm Defenders.
Wake-up call guest: Twyla Lato, school nurse, Waukesha School District. Former president, Wisconsin Association of School Nurses.
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Monday
10/10/2011
7:00 AM
111010B
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State Capitol Report October 10, 2011
After seven, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR reporter Shawn Johnson for this week's State Capitol Report. They'll bring us up to date on what's going on in state government, from election news to the latest from lawmakers in their special session.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter
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Monday
10/10/2011
7:30 AM
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NRA vs. training requirements for concealed carr...
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks with a spokesman for the NRA, who says new training requirements for concealed-carry are tougher than the law allows.
Guest: Darren La Sorte, Wisconsin State Liason, NRA Institute for Legislative Action
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Monday
10/10/2011
8:00 AM
111010C
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The Kitchen Counter Cooking School
Too many people are overwhelmed by the idea of cooking. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who says cooking at home is important, and easier than you think.
Guest: Kathleen Flinn, author, "The Kitchen Counter Cooking School." and "The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry." www.kathleenflinn.com
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Friday
10/7/2011
6:00 AM
111007A
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Cooking with Pumpkins
Pumpkins aren't just for jack-o-lanterns and pie. So says Joy Cardin's guest after six, who says there's more than one way to cook a pumpkin.
Guest: Michael Krondl, food historian and author of "The Great Little Pumpkin Cookbook." His latest book is "Sweet Invention: A History of Dessert." His website is www.sweetinvention.net.
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Friday
10/7/2011
7:00 AM
111007B
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Music Education
Music education programs need to push back against budget cuts. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, who says music programs teach creativity, problem-solving, and cultural harmony.
Guests:
- David Sall, associate director, Music Access Project of Portlan. Student, Oberlin College and Conservatory. His USA Today piece on music programs: http://wpr.org/r/?633
- Michael George, Executive Director, Wisconsin Center for Music Education.
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Friday
10/7/2011
8:00 AM
111007C
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Week In Review, October 7th, 2011
Palin and Christie are out of the presidential race . . . Thompson is in the Senate race . . . and Occupy Wall Street may be headed to Wisconsin. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests tackle the top state and national news stories on The Week in Review.
Guests:
- Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law, Marquette University
- Chris Lato, former communications director, Republican Party of Wisconsin. GOP campaign consultant.
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Thursday
10/6/2011
6:00 AM
111006A
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The Case for Genetically Modified Foods
After six, Joy Cardin's guest says genetically modified foods are safe and environmentally sound . . . but regulations are stifling innovative technologies that could have widespread benefits.
Guest: Nina Federoff (FED-er-off), Professor of Biology, Penn State University. Distinguished Visiting Professor, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia. Former science and technology advisor, U.S. Secretary of State. Her New York Times piece: http://wpr.org/r/?631
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Thursday
10/6/2011
7:00 AM
111006B
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Natural Resources Issues for Wisconsin
It's been a busy year for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and it looks like there's plenty more work ahead. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with Secretary Cathy Stepp about efforts to make the department an "enterprise agency," its role in mining in Wisconsin, and she'll welcome your questions and comments.
Guest: Cathy Stepp, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Thursday
10/6/2011
8:00 AM
111006C
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Chris Christie and the stigma of being overweigh...
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie may be out of the presidential race, but the criticism about his weight has drawn attention to the stigma surrounding weight and body image. After eight, Joy Cardin's guests say the criticism was unfair . . . and all too common for overweight and obese Americans.
Guests:
- Paul Campos (COMP-ose), Professor of Law, University of Colorado. Advisory board member, National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance. Author, "The Obesity Myth: Why America's Obsession with Weight is Hazardous to Your Health." His piece on the topic: http://wpr.org/r/?632
- Amy Farrell, Professor of American Studies and Women's and Gender Studies at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania, and author of "Fat Shame: Stigma and the Fat Body in American Culture"
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Wednesday
10/5/2011
6:00 AM
111005A
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Prohibition in Wisconsin
Public Television aired a special documentary on Prohibition this week. After six, Joy Cardin's guests share stories of how prohibition affected Wisconsin.
Guests:
- Stuart Levitan, Madison historian and writer. His piece on prohibition in Madison: http://wpr.org/r/?629
- Chad Lewis, researcher. Author, "The Wisconsin Road Guide to Gangster Hot Spots"
Watch "Prohibition" online: http://wpr.org/r/?630
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Wednesday
10/5/2011
7:00 AM
111005B
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Big Question: Toll Roads in Wisconsin?
After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: "Does Wisconsin need toll roads?"
Guests:
- Craig Thompson, Executive Director, Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin
- Jim Tobin, President, Taxpayers United of America, based in Illinois
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Wednesday
10/5/2011
8:00 AM
111005C
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Beauty Pays?
Beautiful people make more money...and people seen as unattractive make less. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, who says a lot of money is riding on our looks.
Guest: Daniel Hamermesh, professor of economics, University of Texas-Austin. Author, "Beauty Pays: Why Attractive People Are More Succcessful"
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Tuesday
10/4/2011
6:00 AM
111004A
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Character Education
Character and values have a place in the classroom. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, who works with school officials to promote character education.
Guest: William Hughes, superintendent, Greendale School District. Member, Wisconsin Character Education Partnership Advisory Board.
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Tuesday
10/4/2011
7:00 AM
111004B
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Occupy Wall Street
Protests have been going on for three weeks in New York City, with hundreds arrested last weekend. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Guest: Matt Rothschild, Publisher, the Progressive magazine, Madison
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Tuesday
10/4/2011
8:00 AM
111004C
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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 some October-themed advice on beer and workplace benefit plans, along with answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner. Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
10/3/2011
6:00 AM
111003A
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Bad Bosses, plus a food safety wake-up call
After six, Joy Cardin and her guests look at strategies for dealing with difficult bosses...and you can share your boss stories, good or bad. And after six-fifty, it's this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: how to handle food safely during all these food recalls.
Guests:
- Evelyn Williams, associate vice president of leadership development and professor of practice, Wake Forest University
- Jamie Dickey Ungerleider, associate professor of family and community medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
- Wake-Up Call Guest: Tim Anderson, Chief of Regulatory and Technical Services, DATCP Division of Food Safety
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Monday
10/3/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report October 3, 2011
The legislature has begun a special session focused on job creation. After seven, on The State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin and WPR reporter Shawn Johnson will have details on that, and other top stories in Wisconsin government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter
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Monday
10/3/2011
7:30 AM
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State Capitol Report: Brett Hulsey
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker says many of the proposals in the special session will hurt the environment in Wisconsin.
Guest: Brett Hulsey, Democratic State Assembly Representative, Madison
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Monday
10/3/2011
8:00 AM
111003C
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Monday with Mike--All Things WPR
After eight, it's time for Monday with Mike. Joy Cardin welcomes WPR director Mike Crane for a look at the latest goings-on and coming events at Wisconsin Public Radio.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director, Wisconsin Public Radio
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Friday
9/30/2011
6:00 AM
110930A
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Tell Joy Where to Go: October 2011
October is going to be a treat if you're looking for fun things to do in Wisconsin. After six, Joy Cardin's guest gives his recommendations for upcoming fall festivities and activities, and invites you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for a grand time in the state.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers. Monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs. Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?626
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Friday
9/30/2011
7:00 AM
110930B
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Hot Coffee, civil justice, and tort reform
An infamous lawsuit over hot McDonald's coffee was misrepresented and used to restrict lawsuits against corporations. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, the creator of a documentary on lawsuits, tort reform, and civil justice.
Guest: Susan Saladoff, producer and director, "Hot Coffee" HBO documentary. Former attorney. www.hotcoffeethemovie.com
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Friday
9/30/2011
8:00 AM
110930C
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Week in Review, September 30th 2011
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guests for The Week in Review. There's a lot on the table this week, including new unemployment numbers, the Governor's call for a special session on job creation, and other top state and national news stories.
Guests:
- Tony Palmeri , Professor of Communication, UW-Oshkosh. Media Columnist, Scene newspaper, Fox Valley.
- Steve Prestegard, author, Presteblog: http://presteblog.wordpress.com
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Thursday
9/29/2011
6:00 AM
110929A
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Brewers Fever!
It's been twenty-nine years since the Milwaukee Brewers' last World Series appearance, but that stretch could come to an end in a few weeks. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest take a look at Wisconsin's deep appreciation of baseball, and why she says the Brewers' current success couldn't have come at a better time.
Guest: Mariann Maris, Senior English Lecturer, UW-Milwaukee. she teaches a freshman seminar, "Reading, Culture and Baseball."
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Thursday
9/29/2011
7:00 AM
110929B
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Special Session on Job Creation
Governor Scott Walker yesterday called for a special session on job creation, listing a number of proposed laws. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look his plan, and the prospects for bipartisan cooperation.
Guest: Eric Giordano, Associate Professor of Political Science, UW-Marathon County. Director, Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service.
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Thursday
9/29/2011
7:30 AM
110929X
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Single-sex classrooms
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks with a supporter of single-sex education about the benefits of separate classrooms for boys and girls.
Guest: Gloria Ladson-Billings, Professor of Urban Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Education Policy Studies, UW-Madison. Board member, Madison Preparatory School, a proposed charter school featuring single-sex education.
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Thursday
9/29/2011
8:00 AM
110929C
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Good Company
To succeed in the future, businesses will need to be good to their customers, employees, and society at large. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, who says companies have to prove themselves worthy of our business.
Guest: Laurie Bassi (BASS-ee), CEO of McBassi and Company. Co-author, "Good Company: Business Success in the Worthiness Era."
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Wednesday
9/28/2011
6:00 AM
110928A
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Wisconsin's Wine Harvest
2011 is shaping up to be a great year for Wisconsin's grape harvest, which is good news for our state's wineries. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says the weather is only partly responsible and expects more bountiful harvests in the future; he'll also address your winemaking questions and comments.
Guest: Ryan Prellwitz, President, Wisconsin Grape Growers Association; Owner, Vines & Rushes Vineyard, Ripon. http://wigrapes.org/
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Wednesday
9/28/2011
7:00 AM
110928B
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Big Question: Death Penalty
A controversial execution last week led to renewed calls for an end to the death penalty. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests tackle this week's Big Question: should we support or oppose capital punishment?
Guests:
- Mark Clements, Spokesman and Board Member for the Campaign to End the Death Penalty http://nodeathpenalty.org/
- Dudley Sharp, pro death penalty expert and victim's rights advocate -- http://jfa.net/deathpenalty.html
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Wednesday
9/28/2011
8:00 AM
110928C
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Gunfight
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest looks at the history of guns and gun control in the United States-and the central role it has played in recent political debate.
Guest: Adam Winkler, Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of California-Los Angeles, and author of "Gunfight: The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in America."
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
6:00 AM
110927A
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U.S. DOT Putting Airline Passengers First
According to Joy Cardin's guest, the federal government deserves a lot of credit for looking out for airline passengers. After six, he discusses some of the regulations that have recently been put into practice, including the tarmac delay rule, full disclosure of fees, and more.
Guest: Brandon Macsata, Executive Director, Association for Airline Passenger Rights. Recent column: http://wpr.org/r/?623
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
6:30 AM
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Health Risks of Fatty Cheese
After six-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest discusses a new billboard near Lambeau Field that depicts the grim reaper wearing a cheesehead, and why he says fatty cheese can lead to obesity and other serious health issues.
Guest: Dr. Neal Barnard, President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. http://wpr.org/r/?624
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
7:00 AM
110927B
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Same-gender classrooms
Boys in one room, girls in the other... After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the idea of same-gender classrooms in Wisconsin.
Guest: Janet Hyde, Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies, UW-Madison. She contributed to an article on same-sex schooling in the journal Science.
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
7:30 AM
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Source of News: Word of Mouth
More of us are getting our local news by word of mouth, according to a new study. After 7:30, Joy Cardin and her guest look at where we get our news from...and who we trust to give it to us.
Guest: Tim Cuprisin, Media Columnist at OnMilwaukee.com
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Tuesday
9/27/2011
8:00 AM
110927C
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The Ultimate Cheapskate
After eight, Joy Cardin talks with The Ultimate Cheapskate about the joys of frugality. Get advice on when to repair or replace broken items, find out surprising uses for phone books, and share your own cost-cutting tips.
Guest: Jeff Yeager, The Ultimate Cheapskate. www.ultimatecheapskate.com
Columnist, www.thedailygreen.com. Author, "The Cheapskate Next Door"
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Monday
9/26/2011
6:00 AM
110926A
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Anger
Anger is a misunderstood emotion. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after six, who says we need to learn about the possible benefits of anger...as well as its downsides.
Guest: Ryan Martin, anger researcher and Chair of the Psychology Department at UW-Green Bay. His piece on anger: http://wpr.org/r/?622
After six-fifty, Joy Cardin's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: One in twelve Wisconsin bridges is "structurally deficient" and needs to be dealt with now to create jobs, improve safety and save money long-term.
Wake-up Call Guest: Bruce Speight (spate), Director, Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group, or WISPIRG.
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Monday
9/26/2011
7:00 AM
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School choice, money, and Wisconsin politics
After seven on the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest traces the political donations of school choice supporters, and the impact those donations may have had on policy.
Guest: Bill Lueders, Money and Politics Project Director at the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism http://www.wisconsinwatch.org/2011/09/18/school-choice-part-1/
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Monday
9/26/2011
7:30 AM
110926X
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Child poverty in Wisconsin
Wisconsin saw a dramatic rise in child poverty last year in the wake of bad economic news. After 7:30, Joy Cardin's guest suggests some state policy ideas to help deal with the problem.
Guest: Bob Jacobson, Communication Manager at Wisconsin Council on Children and Families
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Monday
9/26/2011
8:00 AM
110926C
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Willpower
From staying on a diet to staying out of prison, willpower plays a big role in our lives-and while it has a biological basis, there's a lot we can do to exercise our self-control. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight.
Guest: John Tierney, science writer; he writes the "Findings" column in the New York Times science section, and he is the co-author of "Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength"
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Friday
9/23/2011
6:00 AM
110923A
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Art
Wisconsin's majestic autumn colors are providing plenty of inspiration for both amateur and professional artists. After six, as fall art tours ramp up across the state, Dean Kallenbach's guest discusses the benefits of practicing an art, how you can get started, and welcomes your calls on how you incorporate art into your life.
Guest: Anne O'Meara, Program Director, Visual Arts and Writing Classes, UW-Milwaukee's School of Continuing Education. http://wpr.org/r/?621
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Friday
9/23/2011
7:00 AM
110923B
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Contagion, Epidemics, and Preparedness
The movie Contagion has many Americans wondering about the threat of a disease outbreak. After seven, Dean Kallenbach gets two perspectives on potential threats...and how prepared we are.
Guests:
7:00 - Michael Osterholm, Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy and Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota; he's a former State Epidemiologist for Minnesota
7:30 - Terry O'Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Associate Director of the Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy at the University of Akron
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Friday
9/23/2011
8:00 AM
110923C
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Week in Review, September 23rd 2011
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Dean Kallenbach and his guests. They'll tackle the top state and national news stories of the week, including the end of Don't Ask Don't Tell, a Palestinian bid for statehood, and record spending in this summer's recall elections.
Guests:
- Kevin Hermening, political activist and former chair, Marathon County Republican Party.
- John Smart, former chair, Price County Democratic Party and board member for the Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools
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Thursday
9/22/2011
6:00 AM
110922A
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Technology and Education
The Federal Department of Education is kicking off a new plan to bring computers and other technology into the classroom. After six, Dean Kallenbach's guest discusses what this means for American education.
Guest: Richard Halverson, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at UW-Madison. He is also a fellow at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, as well as the co-author of "Rethinking Education in the Age of Technology: The Digital Revolution and Schooling in America."
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Thursday
9/22/2011
7:00 AM
110922B
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Sand mining in Wisconsin
Sand mining is a growing industry in parts of western Wisconsin, raising hopes about the prospect of jobs and fears about possible environmental risks. After seven, Dean Kallenbach and his guests take a look at the issue.
Guests:
7 - Kent Syverson (SEE-ver-sun), Professor and Chair of Geology at UW-Eau Claire and Dan Masterpole, Land Conservationist for Chippewa County
7:35 - Bob Missling, Executive Director of the Barron County Economic Development Corporation
7:48 - Patricia Popple, member of Concerned Chippewa Citizens and the Save the Hills Alliance
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Thursday
9/22/2011
8:00 AM
110922C
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America's water quality
Americans need to develop a "water ethic." That's according to Dean Kallenbach's guest after eight, who says we have a problem with our water supplies...but there's a lot we can do to fix it.
Guest: Cynthia Barnett, journalist and author of "Blue Revolution: Unmaking America's Water Crisis"
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Wednesday
9/21/2011
6:00 AM
110921A
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Customizing Religion
New research suggests more and more Americans are customizing religion to fit their personal needs. After six, Dean Kallenbach's guest discusses the reasons behind the shift from organized religion, how the future of faith is shaping up, and he welcomes your perspective on the issue.
Guest: Wayne Thompson, Associate Professor of Sociology, Carthage College, Kenosha.
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Wednesday
9/21/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Taxes and Inequality
President Obama's deficit plan includes tax hikes on the wealthy. After seven, Dean Kallenbach asks his guests this week's Big Question: Should Federal tax policy be used to lower income inequality?
Guests:
- Chuck Collins, Director of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good, Institute for Policy Studies. www.extremeinequality.org
- Russell Roberts, Russell Roberts, host of the weekly podcast, EconTalk, professor of economics at George Mason University, and a research fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He blogs at www.cafehayek.com
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Wednesday
9/21/2011
8:00 AM
110921C
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Is Marriage for White People?
There's a marriage gap between blacks and whites in America - and that's bad for all of us, says Dean Kallenbach's guest after eight.
Guest: Ralph Richard Banks, Professor of Law at Stanford University and author of "Is Marriage For White People? How the African American Marriage Decline Affects Everyone" http://ismarriageforwhitepeople.stanford.edu/
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Tuesday
9/20/2011
6:00 AM
110920A
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A National Alzheimer's Plan?
Alzheimer's disease carries a heavy toll for those suffering from the disease and their caregivers - and may be a strain on the public health system as well. After six, Dean Kallenbach's guest talks about an effort to create a National Alzheimer's Plan, as well as the latest research on the disease.
Guest: Dr. Mark Sager (SAY-gurr), Professor of Medicine at UW-Madison and director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute
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Tuesday
9/20/2011
7:00 AM
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President Obama's deficit plan
President Obama recently unveiled his plan to slash the nation's debt by $3 trillion over the next decade. After seven, Dean Kallenbach's guest analyzes the proposed spending cuts, tax increases, and the impact they'll have on the American economy.
Guest: Marc Goldwein (GOLD-wine), Senior Policy Director, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. http://crfb.org/
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Tuesday
9/20/2011
8:00 AM
110920C
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On Your Money
After eight, join Dean Kallenbach and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions and offer advice on helping teenagers handle their money.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
9/19/2011
6:00 AM
110919A
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Ditching College Football
Universities around the country should dump college football. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, who says higher education should kick the football habit and focus on academics.
After six-fifty, Joy's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: With the concern over recent measles cases in Milwaukee, it's time to make sure that all children are up to date on their vaccinations.
Guests:
6:00 - Jay Schalin, director of state policy, John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy
6:50 - Margaret Hennessy, pediatrician, Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group-All Saints, Racine. Founder, Racine County Immunization Coaltion.
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Monday
9/19/2011
7:00 AM
110919B
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State Capitol Report: State of Education
After seven, it's The State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin's first guest breaks down the goals laid out by State Superintendent Tony Evers in last week's State of Education Address.
Guest: Mark Schug (SHUG), Professor Emeritus of Education and Former Director, Center for Economic Education, UW-Milwaukee.
Speech transcript: http://wpr.org/r/?618
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Monday
9/19/2011
7:30 AM
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State Capitol Report: Scientific Research
The State Capitol Report continues, after seven-thirty. Joy's guest discusses why he is calling for a ban on using aborted fetal body parts for research, and the importance of upholding human dignity in science.
Guest: Andre Jacque (ZHAHK), Republican State Representative, Green Bay. Author of a bill that would ban the sale or use of aborted fetal bodies for scientific research.
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Monday
9/19/2011
8:00 AM
110919C
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The Lost Decades and the American economy
The American economy lost one decade of progress in the collapse of 2008 . . . and could lose another, thanks to a slow recovery. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight. He'll break down the causes of the collapse, and the obstacles on the road to recovery.
Guest: Menzie Chinn, Professor, UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs and the Department of Economics. Contributor, Econbrowser blog. Co-author, "Lost Decades: The Making of America's Debt Crisis and the Long Recovery"
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Friday
9/16/2011
6:00 AM
110916A
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Fall Colors
The leaves are turning color in far northern Wisconsin and will work their way south over the next few weeks. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the science behind the autumn colors. After six-thirty, Joy's guest shares some leaf-peeping tips, along with her favorite places in the state to take in the colors.
Guests:
- 6:00 - Paul Whitaker, Associate Professor of Biology, UW-Marathon County, Wausau.
- 6:30 - Beth Gauper (GAW-per), Upper Midwest travel writer. www.midwestweekends.com.
- Wis. Tourism Department Fall Color Report: http://wpr.org/r/?616
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Friday
9/16/2011
7:00 AM
110916B
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The Joys of Languages
New research shows Mandarin Chinese is the most useful language . . . other than English . . . in the business world. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss how learning a new language is not only beneficial to you professionally, but personally, too.
Guest: Richard Young, Professor of English, UW-Madison. Past President, American Association for Applied Linguistics.
Most useful business languages: http://wpr.org/r/?617
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Friday
9/16/2011
8:00 AM
110916C
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Week in Review, September 16th 2011
President Obama takes his jobs plan on the road, Republicans offer a plan of their own, and Ron Kind says he's not going for Wisconsin's Senate job. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests tackle those and other top issues on The Week in Review.
Guests:
- Matt Rothschild, Publisher, The Progressive www.progressive.org
- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His "Blaska's Blog" appears at www.thedailypage.com
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Thursday
9/15/2011
6:00 AM
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Game Day Recipes
Sportsfans, what are some of your favorite GameDay recipes? After six, Joy Cardin's guest dishes-up some of her tailgating and party-hosting tips for Packer and Badger fans.
Guest: Amy Hanten, author, "The Cooking Mom." www.thecookingmom.com
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Thursday
9/15/2011
7:00 AM
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Stress, Anxiety, and the Economy
Ongoing bad news and uncertainty about the economy can take a psychological toll. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest psychologist says stress and anxiety are common reactions to these tough times.
Guest: Kate Muller, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Director, Center for Integrative Psychotherapy.
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Thursday
9/15/2011
8:00 AM
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Barack Obama and the Politics of Redemption
Barack Obama's political philosophy is centered around his need for redemption. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, a political psychoanalyst, who says he knows what makes Obama tick.
Guest: Stanley Renshon, Professor of Political Science, City University of New York, Herbert Lehman College and the Graduate School and University Center. Author, "Barack Obama and the Politics of Redemption."
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Wednesday
9/14/2011
6:00 AM
110914A
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Fall Allergy Season
If you've been sneezing and sniffling lately, you are definitely not alone as health officials say the Fall allergy season is off to a raging start. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses how to cope with the ragweed season, and answers your allergy-related questions.
Guest: Dr. Todd Mahr, allergy specialist, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, La Crosse.
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Wednesday
9/14/2011
7:00 AM
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Big Question: Pres. Obama's jobs plan
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests of opposing perspectives discuss this week's Big Question: Is the jobs plan President Obama unveiled last week good or bad for America? Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:
- Doug Thornell (thor-NELL), Senior Vice President, SKDKnickerbocker, a political and public affairs firm, New York City and Washington, D.C. http://wpr.org/r/?614
- Horace Cooper, member of the Project 21 black leadership network, legal commentator and senior fellow, National Center for Public Policy Research. http://wpr.org/r/?615
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Wednesday
9/14/2011
8:00 AM
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The Sibling Effect
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the role of siblings in our lives. Joy's guest says the bonds between brothers and sisters are among the most influential in shaping our identities.
Guest: Jeffrey Kluger, senior editor and writer at Time Magazine, and author of "The Sibling Effect: What the Bonds Among Brothers and Sisters Reveal About Us,"
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Tuesday
9/13/2011
6:00 AM
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Health literacy
There's often a communication gap between patients and health care providers . . .which can lead to avoidable medical problems. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says we can do a lot to improve health literacy in Wisconsin.
Guest: Dr. Paul Smith, Associate professor of family medicine, UW-Madison. Director, Wisconsin Research and Education Network. Board member, Wisconsin Literacy.
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Tuesday
9/13/2011
7:00 AM
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Keystone oil pipeline
A proposed oil pipeline running from Canada to Texas is generating controversy. Critics say it's a major pollution risk, supporters say it's a major job creator, and Joy Cardin gets two takes on the issue, after seven.
Guest:
7 - Jane Kleeb, director, BOLD Nebraska
7:30 - Erin Roth, Executive Director, Wisconsin-Minnesota Petroleum Council.
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Tuesday
9/13/2011
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 questions, and share advice on taking advantage of low mortgage rates and figuring out if we have the right kind of life insurance.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
9/12/2011
6:00 AM
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The Up Side of "Horse Race" Political Coverage
Reporters are often criticized for their so-called "horse-race" coverage of political campaigns. But after six, Joy Cardin's guest says it can provide valuable information for the public . . . especially in primary races.
After six-fifty, Joy's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: college classes are back in session, and even though students may not have a lot of money or belongings, they're not immune from having their identities stolen and their finances wrecked.
Guest: Greg Marx, Contributor for the Columbia Journalism Review http://www.cjr.org/campaign_desk/in_defense_of_the_right_kind_o.php
Wake-up call guest:
6:50 - Sandy Chalmers, Administrator, Wisconsin Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Monday
9/12/2011
7:00 AM
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State Capitol Report
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is back in action after a contentious off-season...and state lawmakers are headed back into session as well. After seven, on The State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson highlight the top stories.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter
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Monday
9/12/2011
7:30 AM
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New Rules for the State Supreme Court?
The State Capitol Report continues, after seven-thirty, with a look at proposed changes in the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Joy Cardin and her guest look at proposals from the Chief Justice to open up more proceedings to the public, and to change the way conflicts of interest are handled.
Guest: Jolly Emrey, Associate Professor of Political Science, UW-Whitewater
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Monday
9/12/2011
8:00 AM
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Pychological impact of 9/11
The nation marked the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks this weekend. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the long-term psychological impact of the attacks.
Guest: Shawn Cahill, Associate Professor of Psychology at UW-Milwaukee; he studies psychological reactions to stress and trauma
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Friday
9/9/2011
6:00 AM
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Cooking with Apples
Wisconsin is expected to harvest 17-percent more apples this season over last year. After six, Joy Cardin's guest shares some tips and recipes for preparing some yummy, savory apple dishes and, of course, desserts using the freshly-picked fruit.
Guest: Lisa Parsley, author, "Savory Faire" blog, Janesville Gazette. Recent entry: http://wpr.org/r/?611 Savory apples: http://wpr.org/r/?613
- Map of Wisconsin apple orchards: http://wpr.org/r/?612
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Friday
9/9/2011
7:00 AM
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Obama's Jobs Speech to Congress
President Obama put forth his jobs and growth package last night before a Joint Session of Congress. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest analyzes the speech and Obama's plan to put people to work, along with reaction from the Republican presidential candidates.
Guest: Steve Smith, Political Science Professor and Director, Weidenbaum (WEE-den-baum) Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, Washington University, St. Louis.
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Friday
9/9/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, September 9th, 2011
The President's speech on jobs, a Republican debate, and news on Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat . . . after eight, those are a few of the top stories on The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:
- Owen Robinson, columnist, West Bend Daily News. Blogger at www.BootsAndSabers.com
- Ruth Conniff, Political Editor, the Progressive www.progressive.org
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Thursday
9/8/2011
6:00 AM
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Political incivility
Jim Hoffa and Joe Biden have drawn criticism over some of their Labor Day comments. After six, Joy Cardin talks with an expert on incivility in politics.
Guest: Tom De Luca, Professor of Political Science at Fordham University, and author of "Liars! Cheaters! Evildoers! Demonization and the End of Civil Debate in American Politics"
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Thursday
9/8/2011
7:00 AM
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Republican Debate
After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at last night's Republican debate and what it means for the presidential primary race.
Guest: 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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Thursday
9/8/2011
8:00 AM
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My Dyslexia
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest talks about his struggle with undiagnosed dyslexia . . . and how overcoming those challenges helped him later in life.
Guest: Philip Schultz, poet. Author, "My Dyslexia"
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Wednesday
9/7/2011
6:00 AM
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The Beard and the Mustache
Two Wisconsin sports stars are getting a lot of attention for their mustaches. Joy Cardin's guest, after six, has studied the culture and history of facial hair. And Joy wants to hear your thoughts about beards and mustaches.
Guest: Dr. Allan Peterkin, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine, University of Toronto. Author, "One Thousand Beards: A Cultural History of Facial Hair" and "The Bearded Gentleman: The Style Guide To Shaving Face".
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Wednesday
9/7/2011
7:00 AM
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Second Term for Obama?
After seven, recent news about unemployment in America and the race for president are triggering this week's Big Question with Joy Cardin and her guests: Should President Obama keep his job for a second term? Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:
-Tom Giovanetti (JO-van-et-ee), President, Institute for Policy Innovation. http://wpr.org/r/?608
-Margie Omero (oh-MAIR-oh), President, Momentum Analysis. http://wpr.org/r/?609
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Wednesday
9/7/2011
8:00 AM
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Slow Love
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says we need to take a step back from our busy lives...slow down...and benefit from the joy of falling in love with the world.
Guest: Dominique Browning, writer and editor. Author, "Slow Love: How I Lost My Job, Put On My Pajamas, and Found Happiness." http://www.slowlovelife.com/
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Tuesday
9/6/2011
6:00 AM
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Youth unemployment
As bad as employment numbers are nationwide, they're even worse for young people. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says youth unemployment should be a major political issue.
Guest: Jarrett Moreno, co-founder, Our Time, advocating for economic empowerment for young people. www.ourtime.org
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Tuesday
9/6/2011
6:30 AM
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Raise the minimum wage?
After six-thirty, Joy Cardin talks with a state lawmaker who wants to increase the minimum wage in Wisconsin.
Guest: Cory Mason, Democratic State Assembly Representative, Racine.
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Tuesday
9/6/2011
7:00 AM
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Where are the jobs?
August's jobs report was the worst in a year, according to the U.S. Labor Department; no net jobs were added and the unemployment rate remained at 9.1 percent. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses reasons for the dismal announcement, President Obama's upcoming jobs speech to Congress, and when the job climate may improve.
Guest: Bill Rodgers, Professor of Public Policy and chief economist, Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers University. He served on President Obama's Department of Labor transition team and was the chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor in 2000-2001.
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Tuesday
9/6/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money
After eight, it's this week's edition of On Your Money. Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley will talk about personal finance, smart asset management, and advice on getting, spending, and saving cash.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com
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Monday
9/5/2011
6:00 AM
110905A
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Unpopular Congress Returns to Work
Congress returns to work tomorrow along with its 12-percent approval rating. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the long list of items on its fall agenda, including job creation, expanding trade and finding more than one-trillion dollars in spending cuts.
Then, after six-fifty, Joy Cardin's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: electrical rates will be on the rise next year due to new regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Guests:
- Jasmine Farrier, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Louisville.
- 6:50 - Jim Maas, Past Chair, Libertarian Party of Wisconsin. http://wpr.org/r/?607
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Monday
9/5/2011
7:00 AM
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Race for Wisconsin's US Senate Seat
Last week saw a lot of news in the race for Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat. After seven on The State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the candidates lining up to replace Herb Kohl.
Guest: Mort Sipress, Emeritus Professor of Political Science, UW Eau Claire
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Monday
9/5/2011
7:30 AM
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New Balance of Power in the Schools
The State Capitol Report continues, after seven-thirty. Joy Cardin and her guest look at school boards, teacher unions, and the new balance of power in setting contracts now that collective bargaining has been weakened.
Guest: Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy, Marquette University Law School. Education Beat columnist, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
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Monday
9/5/2011
8:00 AM
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The State of Labor in Wisconsin
After eight, Joy Cardin talks to the leader of Wisconsin's AFL-CIO about a turbulent year for labor...and what lies ahead.
Guest: Phil Neuenfeldt, state president of the AFL-CIO
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Friday
9/2/2011
6:00 AM
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Cooking with Beer
Beer is a food, too! That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, who has tips and recipes for adding beer to our favorite foods.
Guest: Lucy Saunders, author, "Cooking with Beer" and "Grilling with Beer". Editor, www.beercook.com .
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Friday
9/2/2011
7:00 AM
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Cancel our credit cards?
It may be time to rethink our financial relationship with plastic. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest offers ten reasons to cancel your credit cards.
Guest: Brett Arends, senior columnist, MarketWatch. Personal-finance columnist, the Wall Street Journal. Author, "Storm Proof Your Money: Weather Any Economy, Rebuild Your Portfolio, Protect Your Future" http://wpr.org/r/?601
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Friday
9/2/2011
8:00 AM
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Week in Review, September 2nd 2011
After eight, it's The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They'll look at the growing field of candidates in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race, the debate over President Obama's upcoming jobs speech, and other top state and national news.
Guests:
- Louis Fortis, Editor-in-Chief of The Shepherd Express.
- Brian Huffman, Professor of Management at UW-River Falls and faculty advisor for the UW-River Falls College Republicans.
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Thursday
9/1/2011
6:00 AM
110901A
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Packers Fever!
Packers fans are gearing up for another Super Bowl run as the team begins its defense of the Lombardi Trophy next week. After six, in a special broadcast from Green Bay, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss Packer fans' passion for the green-and-gold, and the team's significance to the Green Bay community, and the state.
Guests:
-Kevin Quinn, Economist, St. Norbert College; Author, "Sports and Their Fans."
-Meghan Parkansky (par-KAN-skee), director and producer of the new documentary, "eTreme. Loyal. Victorious... The Packers Fan Experience." http://wpr.org/r/?598
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Thursday
9/1/2011
7:00 AM
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What's next in Wisconsin politics? (in Green Bay...
After seven, Joy Cardin's Green Bay broadcast continues with a look at what's ahead in Wisconsin politics. Joy's guests include a UWGB political scientist and two area State Senators.
Guests: Timothy Dale, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UW-Green Bay
With appearances from: Dave Hansen, Democratic State Senator from Green Bay and Frank Lasee, Republican State Senator from De Pere
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Thursday
9/1/2011
8:00 AM
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Thursday with Mike: September 2011
It's a special Thursday edition of "Mondays with Mike" from Green Bay. After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR Director Mike Crane to discuss the history of the Green Bay bureau of WPR, and answer your questions about upcoming WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Wednesday
8/31/2011
6:00 AM
110831A
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Zucchini and beyond: seasonal cooking
If you're wondering what to do with all the zucchini you've got, Joy Cardin has some help for you, after six. Joy talks with an expert on seasonal cooking about making the most out of the August harvest. Harvest muffins recipe: http://wpr.org/r/?597
Guest: Monique Hooker, chef and cooking teacher, Monique's Culinary Experiences, De Soto. Author, "Cooking with the Seasons: A Year In My Kitchen".
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Wednesday
8/31/2011
7:00 AM
110831B
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Big Question: Exclude GOP from Labor Day Parade?
The Marathon County Labor Council says Republicans are not allowed in its annual Labor Day Parade due to their support of Wisconsin's collective bargaining law. Republicans, however, say politics should be put aside. After seven, Joy Cardin's guests debate this week's Big Question: Is it appropriate to exclude Republicans from the Labor Day Parade?
Guests:
- Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney with Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau; Delegate, 2008 Democratic National Convention.
- Keene Winters, financial planner, Schofield; Coordinator, Center-Right Coalition of Wausau.
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Wednesday
8/31/2011
8:00 AM
110831C
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Coping Tips for College Parents
College students are moving in for the new school year . . . but some parents may not be emotionally ready for it. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the role of the parent . . . whether "helicopter parenting" is a good idea . . . and how to deal with the empty nest when kids move out.
Guest: Vicky Nelson, Director and Editor, College Parents of America http://wpr.org/r/?595
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Tuesday
8/30/2011
6:00 AM
110830A
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More Classroom Time for Kids
Kids need more classroom instruction time. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after six, who says we need a national effort to allow more hours of learning in a school year.
Guest: Jennifer Davis, President and Co-Founder, National Center on Time and Learning www.timeandlearning.org
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Tuesday
8/30/2011
7:00 AM
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Nation of Hysterics?
According to Joy Cardin's guest, after seven, Hurricane Irene is the latest proof that the U.S. is turning into a nation of hysterics. He discusses why he says we need politicians who are neither trigger-happy nor hesitant, but are steely and clear-eyed.
Guest: Lee Siegel, contributor, Harper's, The Nation, The New Republic, The New Yorker and The New York Times. His piece, "Apocalypse When?": http://wpr.org/r/?594. Author, "Are You Serious? How to Be True and Get Real in the Age of Silly."
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Tuesday
8/30/2011
8:00 AM
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On Your Money--Pre-Labor-Day edition
With Labor Day just around the corner, join Joy Cardin and Kevin McKinley, after eight, for a special jobs edition of On Your Money. Kevin has some surprising numbers on jobs and unemployment, advice on retirement savings, and 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
8/29/2011
6:00 AM
110829A
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Reducing Crime and Violence in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Alderman Robert Donovan recently unveiled a 10-point action plan - a "megadose of love," as he calls it - to combat crime and youth violence in the city. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says Donovan's plan will fail and what a better approach would be. Donovan's plan: http://wpr.org/r/?593 (Note: Ald. Donovan declined our requests to appear on the program.)
Then, after six-fifty, Joy's guest provides an update on Hurricane Irene and whether any further storms are heading towards the United States.
Guests:
- Stan Stojkovic (STOY-kuh-vitch), Dean of the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare and Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
- 6:50 - Jonathan Martin, Professor and Chair, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Monday
8/29/2011
7:00 AM
110829B
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State Capitol Report: Peter Barca
Governor Walker says he wants to focus on bipartisan efforts at job creation in coming months. After seven on the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks to a Democratic legislative leader about what he's looking for from the governor.
Guest: Peter Barca, Democratic State Assembly Representative from Kenosha and Assembly Minority Leader
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Monday
8/29/2011
7:30 AM
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State Capitol Report: Pam Galloway
After 7:30, Joy Cardin talks to a sponsor of Wisconsin's concealed carry legislation about local efforts to limit where guns can be carried.
Guest: Pam Galloway, Republican State Senator from Wausau
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Monday
8/29/2011
8:00 AM
110829C
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Closure
After traumatic events, romantic break-ups, or other tough emotional times, we often seek "closure." But it's not always clear what closure is, or if it's healthy, according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight.
At the top of the hour, Joy talks to UW-River Falls disaster relief expert Ogden Rogers about hurricane recovery efforts.
Guest: Nancy Berns, Associate Professor of Sociology at Drake University in Des Moines. She's the author of Closure: The Rush to End Grief and What It Costs Us
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Friday
8/26/2011
6:00 AM
110826A
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Tell Joy Where to Go: September 2011
Believe it or not, summer is almost gone in Wisconsin, but there are still plenty of fun activities to help you make the most of what's left. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses what's on tap for Labor Day weekend and the month of September, and Joy invites you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for a great time in the state.
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
8/26/2011
7:00 AM
110826B
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Mindset List for Class of 2015
Here's something to think about as another school year is about to begin: the class of 2015 has no memory of President George H.W. Bush and recognizes L-B-J not as Lyndon Baines Johnson, but as LeBron James. After seven, Joy Cardin welcome back the authors of this year's "Mindset List" from Beloit College.
Guests:
- Tom McBride, Professor of English and Keefer Professor of Humanities, Beloit College.
- Ron Nief (NEEF), Former Public Affairs Director, Beloit College; Founder, "The Mindset List." http://www.beloit.edu/mindset/2015/
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