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Tuesday
6/14/2011
7:00 AM
 110614B

State Budget Debate
The State legislature takes up Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed two-year budget today, and expects to vote on it this week. After seven, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss what is likely to pass, what may not make the cut, and where collective bargaining may stand.
Guest: Arnold Shober, Professor of Government, Lawrence University.

 
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Tuesday
6/14/2011
8:00 AM
 110614C

On Your Money
After eight, it's another edition of On Your Money. Gene Purcell and certified financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss ways to save money, as well as answering your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
6/13/2011
6:00 AM
 110613A

E Coli, local foods, and farming in America
While the European E. coli (EE KO-lie) outbreak has faded, questions about food safety remain. After six, Gene Purcell’s guest says using more locally-grown foods could help avoid food-borne illness outbreaks . . . and make it easier to track down the source when they happen.
After six-fifty, in this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Gene talks with Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen about the growing threat to children from Internet sex predators.
Guests:

- Mark Kastel (cass-TELL), Co-director and Senior Farm Policy Analyst at The Cornucopia Institute

- 6:50 - J.B. Van Hollen, Wisconsin Attorney General. His column: http://wpr.org/r/?548

 
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Monday
6/13/2011
7:00 AM
 110613B

State Capitol Report
After seven, it’s The State Capitol Report with Gene Purcell and reporter Shawn Johnson. Get the latest on the state budget, recall elections, the collective bargaining lawsuit, and other news in state government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter

 
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Monday
6/13/2011
7:30 AM
 110613X

Expand Wisconsin's School Choice Programs?
With a vote on the state budget expected this week, one provision would expand the School Choice program in Wisconsin. After seven-thirty, Gene Purcell and his guest look at the performance of Charter Schools in Wisconsin, and what proposed changes in the School Choice program would mean for the state.
Guest: John Witte, Professor of Public Affairs and Political Science, UW-Madison. State Evaluator for Wisconsin Charter Schools

 
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Monday
6/13/2011
8:00 AM
 110613C

25 Books That Shaped America
What do "The Scarlet Letter", "Moby Dick" and "Huckleberry Finn" have in common? According to Gene Purcell’s guest, after eight, they are all books that helped shape America. He’ll discuss the role these and other literary works have played in our history as readers, students, teachers, and Americans.
Guest: Thomas C. Foster, Professor of English, University of Michigan-Flint. Author, "25 Books That Shaped America." http://wpr.org/r/?547

 
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Friday
6/10/2011
6:00 AM
 110610A

National Zoo and Aquarium Month
June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month, and there are many places in Wisconsin where you can get an up-close look at lions, tigers, bears . . . and more. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest describes the purpose and importance of zoos. Joy also chats with spokespersons from Wisconsin zoos about what makes them unique.
Guests:

- Paul Boyle, Senior Vice President of Conservation and Education, Association of Zoos & Aquariums. http://www.aza.org/

- 6:20 - Charles Wikenhauser, Director, Milwaukee County Zoo. http://www.milwaukeezoo.org/

- 6:45 - Ed Englehart, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Marshfield (Wildwood Zoo). http://wpr.org/r/?546

- 6:50 - Carmen Murach, Curator of Animals, NEW Zoo, Green Bay. http://www.newzoo.org/

 
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Friday
6/10/2011
7:00 AM
 110610B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest takes us on “The Great Wisconsin Pothole Tour,” describing how it demonstrates the need to smooth-out our transportation priorities.
 
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Friday
6/10/2011
8:00 AM
 110610C

Week in Review
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Get two takes on Wisconsin recall elections, the latest action in the state legislature, and other top state and national news stories.
Guests:

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

- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His "Blaska's Blog" www.thedailypage.com.

 
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Thursday
6/9/2011
6:00 AM
 110609A

Food Plate Replaces Food Pyramid
Goodbye pyramid . . . hello plate. After six, Joy Cardin talks with a nutrition expert about new federal guidelines to help us eat healthier foods.
Guest: Susan Nitzke, Professor and Extension Specialist in Nutritional Sciences, UW-Madison. www.myplate.gov

 
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Thursday
6/9/2011
7:00 AM
 110609B

The Latest on Recalls
There’s more news in the ongoing recall saga this week. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest . . . including a Republican plan to recruit candidates to run against Democratic challengers . . . and decisions by the Government Accountability Board on recalls against Democrats.
Guest: Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point.

 
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Thursday
6/9/2011
8:00 AM
 110609C

Thingamajigs and Watchamacallits
Can you tell your philtrum from your glabella (gluh-BEL-uh)? After eight, Joy Cardin explores unfamiliar words for familiar things with Rod L. Evans.
Guest: Rod L. Evans, Professor of philosophy, Old Dominion University. Author, "Thingamajigs and Watchamacallits: Unfamiliar Terms for Familiar Things".

 
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Wednesday
6/8/2011
6:00 AM
 110608A

Joy Cardin
A new iron mine could be in the cards for Northern Wisconsin, and lawmakers are working on a bill that would shorten the permit process. After six, Joy Cardin gets two takes on the regulation changes.
Guests:
6:00 - Matt Fifield (FIE-field), Managing Director, Gogebic Taconite ( go-GIBB-ik TACK-uh-night) http://gogebictaconite.com/

6:30 - David Mladenoff (MLAD-en-off), professor of forest biology, UW-Madison. His piece on mining regulations, Wisconsin State Journal: http://wpr.org/r/?543

 
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Wednesday
6/8/2011
7:00 AM
 110608B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests a weather-related Big Question: "Do we rely too much on air-conditioning?"
Guests:

- Stan Cox, Senior Scientist, The Land Institute. Author, "Losing Our Cool: Uncomfortable Truths About Our Air Conditioned World" Author's blog: http://losingourcool.wordpress.com

- Arthur Diamond, Professor of Economics, University of Nebraska at Omaha. Author, conference paper, “Keeping Our Cool: In Defense of Air Conditioning” (http://artdiamond.com/)

 
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Wednesday
6/8/2011
8:00 AM
 110608C

Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at modern manners. While cell phones, texting, and other new technologies have added new wrinkles, Joy’s guest says some of the old etiquette rules still apply . . . and we need some new ones, too.
Guest: Jodi R.R. Smith, etiquette consultant. President and Owner, Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting. Author, “The Etiquette Book: A Complete Guide to Modern Manners” www.mannersmith.com/

 
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Tuesday
6/7/2011
6:00 AM
 110607A

Joy Cardin
Public meetings are scheduled this month on a proposed 425-million-dollar electric power transmission line from Madison to La Crosse. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest describes why she believes the power-line is needed. After six-thirty, Joy's guests outline their opposition to it.
Guests:

6:00 - Sarah Justus, Local Relations Manager, American Transmission Company. http://wpr.org/r/?540

6:30 - Al Brinkman, Public Relations Manager, Buckwheat Valley Citizens Coalition. http://wpr.org/r/?541

6:30 - Rob Danielson, member, Town of Stark (Vernon County) Committee on Energy Planning & Information.

 
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Tuesday
6/7/2011
7:00 AM
 110607B

Joy Cardin
The nation’s economic pulse is not very strong these days . . . unemployment is up, stocks are down, and the housing market is double-dipping. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest examines the state of the U.S. economy . . . and if there's any relief in sight.
Guest: T.J. Brooks, Associate Professor of Economics, UW-La Crosse.

 
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Tuesday
6/7/2011
8:00 AM
 110607C

Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week’s edition of On Your Money. This week, Kevin has tips on teaching kids how to handle money, advice for summer travel, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
6/6/2011
6:00 AM
 110606A

Joy Cardin
Time to rise and shine! After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss some practical ways that can help you become a better morning person, and they welcome your thoughts on why you love – or hate – the dawn.

And at 6:50, get a Monday Morning Wake-Up call on food safety.
Guest: Dr. Tracey Marks, psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Atlanta, Geo. Author, “Master Your Sleep: Proven Methods Simplified.” How to Become a Better Morning Person: http://wpr.org/r/?538
Wake-up call guest: Sandra Eskin, director of the food safety campaign for The Pew Charitable Trusts.

 
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Monday
6/6/2011
7:00 AM
 110606B

Joy Cardin
After seven, catch up on all the latest from state government, on the State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson will cover the Joint Finance Committee’s budget plan, the latest on recall efforts, and more.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR’s State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
6/6/2011
8:00 AM
 110606C

Joy Cardin
It’s the first Monday of the month, which means it’s time for another installment of Mondays with Mike. After eight, Joy Cardin and Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane discuss the Wisconsin Life project, WPR’s trips to Big Top Chautauqua, and address your questions and concerns about WPR programming and operations.
Guests:

- Mike Crane, Director, Wisconsin Public Radio.

- 8:20-8:30 - Anne Strainchamps, Producer, "To the Best of Our Knowledge" and "Wisconsin Life". http://wilife.tumblr.com/

 
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Friday
6/3/2011
6:00 AM
 110603A

Joy Cardin
This Sunday is State Park Open House Day . . . free admission to all Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Trails. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest take a virtual visit to the best of Wisconsin State Parks . . . with tips on how to get the most enjoyment while you’re there.
Guest: Dennis McCann, freelance writer and former travel writer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

 
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Friday
6/3/2011
7:00 AM
 110603B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin talks with the head of the Wisconsin Democratic Party about their convention this weekend, and about their prospects for future elections . . .including this summer's recalls, and next year’s race for the U.S. Senate.
Guest: Mike Tate, Chair, Wisconsin Democratic Party.

 
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Friday
6/3/2011
7:30 AM
 110603X

Joy Cardin
A proposal in the state budget would change the way beer reaches the market in Wisconsin. Supporters say the plan would help preserve competition. Critics say it would hurt craft brewers. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin’s guest helps sort out the details.
Guest: Tom Daykin, Business Reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

 
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Friday
6/3/2011
8:00 AM
 110603C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review. Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the latest news on recalls, the state budget, and a vote on the federal debt ceiling. Plus, all of the other top state and national news stories.
Guests:

- John Smart, former chair, Price County Democratic Party.

- John Sharpless, Professor of History, UW-Madison.

 
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Thursday
6/2/2011
6:00 AM
 110602A

Joy Cardin
A new documentary takes viewers to more than a dozen supper clubs across Wisconsin to find out what makes them so special. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest take a look at the proud tradition of The Supper Club, and welcome your calls with your favorites.
Guest: Ron Faiola, producer/director, "Wisconsin Supper Clubs ~ An Old Fashioned Experience." www.supperclubmovie.com (Airs tonight at 7pm on Wisconsin Public Television).

 
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Thursday
6/2/2011
7:00 AM
 110602B

Joy Cardin
Housing prices keep going down, raising concerns about a “double-dip” downturn in the housing market. After seven, Joy Cardin talks a real estate expert about what the future might hold.
Guest: Bill Malkasian (mal-KAY-zhin), president of the Wisconsin Realtors Association

 
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Thursday
6/2/2011
8:00 AM
 110602C

Joy Cardin
For many, music is an essential part of life - but new research suggests the power of music runs deeper than simple listening enjoyment. After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest talks about the Science of Music . . . and its application in treating disease.
Guest: Elena Mannes, documentary filmmaker, writer and producer. Creator, PBS documentary, “The Music Instinct: Science and Song.” Author, “The Power of Music: Pioneering Discoveries in the New Science of Song.”

 
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Wednesday
6/1/2011
6:00 AM
 110601A

Joy Cardin
While everyone looks forward to Summer Vacation, Americans actually get less time-off than those in many other industrial nations. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says more vacation time would increase our well-being, without hurting the economy.
Guest: John De Graaf, national coordinator, “Take Back Your Time”. http://www.timeday.org/default.asp

 
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Wednesday
6/1/2011
7:00 AM
 110601B

Joy Cardin
Three more recall petitions were certified in Wisconsin yesterday, all directed at Republicans in the State Senate. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests a two-part Big Question: "Will recall elections shift control of the Senate . . . and should they?"
Guests:

- Scot Ross, Executive Director, One Wisconsin Now.

- Brian Huffman, Professor of Management, UW-River Falls and faculty advisor for the UW-River Falls College Republicans.

 
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Wednesday
6/1/2011
8:00 AM
 110601C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest explore the science of disaster prediction and prevention.
Guest: Len Fisher, author, "Crashes, Crises and Calamities: How We Can Use Science to Read the Early-Warning Signs".

 
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Tuesday
5/31/2011
6:00 AM
 110531A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Creating Art can also create peace-of-mind. After six, John Munson’s guest describes the benefits of Art Therapy.
Guest: Chris Belkofer (BELL-koe-fur), Clinical Professional Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Instructor, Graduate Art Therapy Program, Mount Mary College.

 
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Tuesday
5/31/2011
7:00 AM
 110531B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After seven, John Munson and his guest take a look at the end of the "Oprah era" . . . How did the TV Talk Host become such an influential part of American popular culture . . . and what will the media landscape look like with her show gone?
Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor of Television and Pop Culture and Director, Bleier (BLY-er) Center for Television and Popular Culture, Syracuse University. http://tvcenter.syr.edu/

 
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Tuesday
5/31/2011
8:00 AM
 110531C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, John Munson’s guest says personal prosperity doesn’t come from having more money . . . it’s more important to develop a healthy relationship with your finances . . . and break those bad money habits.
Guest: Karen McCall, Founder, Financial Recovery Institute, San Francisco. Author, “Financial Recovery: Developing a Healthy Relationship with Money” www.financialrecovery.com

 
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Monday
5/30/2011
6:00 AM
 110530A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
If you step outside this Memorial Day, there’s a good chance you’ll catch a whiff of some tasty food on the grill. After six, John Munson’s guest has tips on how to grill up a feast, plus some great recipes, and welcomes your calls about what’s on your menu.
Guest: Dan Small, host/producer, public TV show, "Outdoor Wisconsin" and "Outdoors Radio with Dan Small." Co-author, "Outdoor Wisconsin Cookbook." http://dansmalloutdoors.com/

 
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Monday
5/30/2011
7:00 AM
 110530B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After seven, on The State Capitol Report, John Munson welcomes state lawmakers from both parties. He’ll get their reactions to a judicial ruling overturning the collective bargaining law.
 
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Monday
5/30/2011
7:30 AM
 110530X

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
A proposed state law would require police to check the immigration status of people detained for civil or criminal charges. After seven-thirty, John Munson talks with a critic of the legislation.
Guest: Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Executive Director, Voces de la Frontera. (Note: bill sponsor Don Pridemore was on the show at this time on March 27th).

 
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Monday
5/30/2011
8:00 AM
 110530C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, join John Munson and his guests for a Memorial Day conversation. They’ll talk about Honor Flights, which bring veterans of World War II and others to their memorials in the nation’s capital.
Guests:

- Patrick Puyleart (PILL-ert), Treasurer, Never Forgotten Honor Flights, Wausau.

- Diane Gresse (GRESS-ee), Office Manager, Honor Flight Network.

www.honorflight.org

 
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Friday
5/27/2011
6:00 AM
 110527A

Joy Cardin
Believe it or not, Summer unofficially begins this weekend. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest take a look at the many Memorial Day events around Wisconsin . . . and preview the fun opportunities for the month of June.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers. Monthly contributor, “Tell Joy Where to Go” programs.

 
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Friday
5/27/2011
7:00 AM
 110527B

Joy Cardin
A judge has struck down Wisconsin’s new collective bargaining law, saying it was passed in violation of state open meetings law. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at what’s next, including a possible Supreme Court case, and a second effort to pass the law.
Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College.

 
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Friday
5/27/2011
7:30 AM
 110527X

Stormy spring weather
Many Western Wisconsinites are cleaning up after last weekend’s tornado outbreak, as are those in Joplin, Missouri where more than one-hundred people died. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin and her guest talk about the surge in severe weather this Spring, and the cool, wet weather in Wisconsin. Plus, a look ahead to hurricane season, and answers to your weather questions.
Guest: Chad Franzen, Meteorologist, WSAW-TV, Wausau. Blog: http://wpr.org/r/?533

 
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Friday
5/27/2011
8:00 AM
 110527C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They’ll look at the top state and national news of the week, including the ruling on collective bargaining, and the role of Medicare in national politics.
Guests:

- Jo Egelhoff, Research and Development Specialist, Wisconsin Family Action.

- Peg Lautenschlager, Attorney, law firm Bauer and Bach. Former Attorney General of Wisconsin (D).

 
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Thursday
5/26/2011
6:00 AM
 110526A

Changing the Rules of the Road to Protect Bikers...
Does Wisconsin need tougher laws against motorists who strike and injure bicyclists, pedestrians, and other roadway users? After six, Joy Cardin’s guest describes why he's lobbying for “vulnerable users” legislation. Then, Joy's guest, after six-thirty, discusses why he says it’s a bad idea.
Guests:

6:00 - Kevin Hardman, Executive Director, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin. http://wpr.org/r/?530

6:30 - Owen Robinson, Columnist, West Bend Daily News. Blogger, BootsAndSabers.com. http://wpr.org/r/?531

 
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Thursday
5/26/2011
7:00 AM
 110526B

Read to Lead
After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says we need to make a serious effort to boost literacy in Wisconsin . . . starting in elementary school. Joy’s guest is a part of the Governor’s new “Read to Lead” task force. His op-ed piece: http://wpr.org/r/?532
Guest: Tony Pedriana (ped-ree-ON-uh), retired Milwaukee Public Schools teacher and principal. Member, Governor’s “Read to Lead” Task Force. Author, “Leaving Johnny Behind: Overcoming Barriers to Literacy and Reclaiming At-Risk Readers.”

 
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Thursday
5/26/2011
8:00 AM
 110526C

The Collapse of Journalism and How to Fix It
After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest says there’s a crisis in journalism . . . and he has some ideas on how to fix it. Join the conversation about the jumbled media landscape.
Guest: Bob McChesney, professor of communication, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Host, Media Matters. Co-founder, Free Press. Author, “Will the Last Reporter Please Turn out the Lights: The Collapse of Journalism and What Can Be Done To Fix It.” www.robertmcchesney.com

 
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Wednesday
5/25/2011
6:00 AM
 110525A

Joy Cardin
New census data shows fewer Americans are getting married, and those who DO tie-the-knot are tying it later . . . and staying together longer. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the changing trends in marriage . . . and they welcome your thoughts.
Guest: W. Bradford Wilcox, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director, National Marriage Project, University of Virginia. http://wpr.org/r/?529

 
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Wednesday
5/25/2011
7:00 AM
 110525B

Joy Cardin
After seven, with recent efforts to cut funding for Planned Parenthood at the state and national levels, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week’s Big Question: "Should government funding for Planned Parenthood be cut back?"
Guests:

- Barbara Lyons, Executive Director, Wisconsin Right-to-Life.

- Nicole Safar, Legal and Policy Advisor, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin.

 
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Wednesday
5/25/2011
8:00 AM
 110525C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes Brooke Gladstone, host of “On The Media” on Public Radio. A look at the past . . . present . . . and future of journalism, and the changing ideas about objectivity and balance.
Guest: Brooke Gladstone, host, “On the Media” (Sundays 6am & 3pm on the Ideas Network) www.onthemedia.org Author, “The Influencing Machine”.

 
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Tuesday
5/24/2011
6:00 AM
 110524A

Joy Cardin
A Brookfield church made headlines recently for leaving the Evangelical Lutheran Church, joining others from Wisconsin and across the U.S. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest analyzes the division over gay clergy and social activism within the Protestant faith, and what it means for the future.
Guest: Wayne Thompson, Professor of Sociology, Carthage College.

 
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Tuesday
5/24/2011
7:00 AM
 110524B

Joy Cardin
U.S. Senate Democrats are aiming for a vote this week on a Republican Medicare plan. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest helps sort out the politics of the Medicare debate.
Guest: Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point.

 
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Tuesday
5/24/2011
8:00 AM
 110524C

Joy Cardin
It’s time for another edition of On Your Money. After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley who answers your personal finance questions, and offers some money-saving tips.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. http://www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
5/23/2011
6:00 AM
 110523A

Joy Cardin
A new plan in the state legislature would allow standardized test scores to be used in disciplining and firing teachers. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at that and other proposed changes to Wisconsin schools. And at 6:50, check in for this week's Wake-Up Call.
Guest: Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy, Marquette University Law School. Education Beat, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

 
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Monday
5/23/2011
7:00 AM
 110523B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s the State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the latest on the recall efforts of Wisconsin senators, the recount for Supreme Court justice and more of the top stories in state government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
5/23/2011
7:30 AM
 110523X

Joy Cardin
The 2011 Wisconsin GOP Convention is in the books. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin’s guest discusses the weekend event, the party’s approach to the State Senate recall elections, the race for the open U.S. Senate seat, and future political goals and aspirations.
Guest: Mark Jefferson, Executive Director, Republican Party of Wisconsin.

 
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Monday
5/23/2011
8:00 AM
 110523C

Joy Cardin
Have you ever wondered why a seemingly down-to-earth family man would cheat on his wife? Or why a politician who’s crusaded against prostitution winds-up being one of the biggest johns of all time? After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest discusses what makes people act out-of-character, and how our prevailing view of character is all wrong.
Guest: Piercarlo Valdesolo, assistant professor of psychology, Claremont-McKenna College. Co-author, "Out of Character: Surprising Truths About the Liar, Cheat, Sinner (and Saint) Lurking in All of Us." http://outofcharacterbook.com/

 
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Friday
5/20/2011
6:00 AM
 110520A

The Wisconsin Department of Tourism's new summer...
Spending by tourists in Wisconsin last year topped more than $12 billion, according to a recent study, setting up big expectations for 2011. After six, Joy Cardin talks with Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett Guest: Stephanie Klett, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Tourism. http://www.travelwisconsin.com/
 
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Friday
5/20/2011
7:00 AM
 110520B

Joy Cardin
After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at President Obama’s address on the Middle East and North Africa.
Guest: Robert Seibert, Professor of Political Science at Knox College and co-author of “Politics and Change in the Middle East,” now in its 10th edition

 
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Friday
5/20/2011
8:00 AM
 110520C

The Week in Review: The top state and national n...
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests look at the top state and national news stories, on the Week in Review. They’ll look at the line-up of possible candidates to replace Herb Kohl, possible contenders for the Republican presidential nomination, and lots of news from the state legislature.
Guests:

-Ruth Conniff, Political Editor at the Progressive www.progressive.org

-Steve Prestegard, publisher and editor of the late Marketplace Magazine and author of the Presteblog. http://presteblog.blogspot.com/

 
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Thursday
5/19/2011
6:00 AM
 110519A

Joy Cardin
Experts say some unusual spring weather could mean bad news for the monarch butterfly population. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest will address that concern, plus speak about ways for you to attract butterflies at home, and answer your butterfly-related questions.
Guest: Susan Borkin, Director, Puelicher Butterfly Garden and Curator, Insects, Milwaukee Public Museum. http://wpr.org/r/?528

 
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Thursday
5/19/2011
7:00 AM
 110519B

Joy Cardin
A coalition of groups released an alternate budget proposal for the state yesterday. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says the state’s budget can be balanced without severe cuts to services — and with some tax increases.
Guest: Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin.

 
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Thursday
5/19/2011
8:00 AM
 110519C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest explores the debilitating effects of self-criticism, and the importance of cultivating compassion for ourselves.
Guest: Dr. Kristin Neff is the author of "Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up" and "Leave Insecurity Behind". She’s an associate professor in Human Development and Culture at the University of Texas at Austin. www.self-compassion.org

 
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Wednesday
5/18/2011
6:00 AM
 110518A

Joy Cardin
Some cities and suburbs in Wisconsin are finding geese to be a nuisance…and they’re working on solutions, including some controversial plans to shoot the geese. After six, Joy Cardin talks to a wildlife expert about Wisconsin’s goose population.
Guest: Stan Temple, Professor Emeritus of Conservation, Forest and Wildlife Ecology, and Environmental Studies at UW-Madison.

 
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Wednesday
5/18/2011
7:00 AM
 110518B

Joy Cardin
Republican leaders say tax increases are off-the-table in solving the nation’s debt crisis, while Democrats say tax hikes are needed to keep the debt at a sustainable level. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guests debate this week’s Big Question: Should taxes be raised to help tame the U.S. debt?
Guests:

- Ethan Pollack, Senior Policy Analyst, Economic Policy Institute.

- Ryan Ellis, Tax Policy Director, Americans for Tax Reform.

 
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Wednesday
5/18/2011
8:00 AM
 110518C

Joy Cardin
Philosophy isn’t just for brainy eggheads — it can help us through all of Life's stages, from birth to death, and all points in-between. That’s according to Joy Cardin’s guest, who says we should keep philosophers in our minds as we travel through life.
Guest: Robert Rowland Smith, former Oxford Don; his latest book is "Driving With Plato: The Meaning of Life’s Milestones". He’s also the author of "Breakfast with Socrates: An Extraordinary Philosophical Journey Through Your Ordinary Day". www.robertrowlandsmith.com

 
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Tuesday
5/17/2011
6:00 AM
 110517A

Joy Cardin
Allergy season is in full bloom in Wisconsin…and after six, Joy Cardin talks with an allergist about causes, symptoms, and what we can do about our seasonal allergies.
Guest: Dr. Robert Fisher, Medical Director at Allergy Research & Care in Milwaukee.

 
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Tuesday
5/17/2011
7:00 AM
 110517B

Joy Cardin
Which topics or guests would you like to hear on The Joy Cardin Show? After seven, call in with your suggestions, as Joy holds her May open line.
 
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Tuesday
5/17/2011
8:00 AM
 110517C

Joy Cardin
The debt ceiling, debit card safety, and the “holy grail” of conservative investing — those are a few of the topics on this week’s edition of On Your Money. After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for smart money advice 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
5/16/2011
6:00 AM
 110516A

Joy Cardin
Senator Herb Kohl announced on Friday that he will not run for reelection next year. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at Kohl’s career, and what the race to replace him will look like. And at 6:50, Joy kicks off a new feature--the "Monday Morning Wake-Up Call."
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs at UW-Milwaukee

After 6:30--Mike Tate, Democratic Party of Wisconsin; Brian Schimming, Republican Party of Wisconsin

 
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Monday
5/16/2011
7:00 AM
 110516B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s The State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and WPR reporter Shawn Johnson. They’ll sum up a busy week in state government, from concealed carry to voter i.d. and more…and look ahead at what’s coming up. And at 7:30, get an update on Herb Kohl's announcement that he won't run for reelection to the U.S. Senate.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter

At 7:30: Chuck Quirmbach, WPR reporter

 
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Monday
5/16/2011
8:00 AM
 110516C

Joy Cardin
Man’s best friend is not a wolf in disguise. That’s according to Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, who says we need to change the way we think of dogs . . . not as animals that need to be dominated, but as social companions who emotionally depend on humans.
Guest: John Bradshaw, Foundation Director, Anthrozoology (AN-throh-zoh-AHL-oh-jee) Institute, University of Bristol. Author, "Dog Sense: How the New Science Of Dog Behavior Can Make You A Better Friend To Your Pet."

 
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Friday
5/13/2011
6:00 AM
 110513A

What sets Wisconsin cheeses apart from the rest?...
Wisconsin is once again the nation’s leading cheese producer, hauling-in two-point-six billion pounds last year. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest examine what sets Wisconsin cheeses apart from the rest. Plus, a look at popular varieties, and your comments on your favorites.
Guest: Jeanne (JEE-nee) Carpenter, Executive Director, Wisconsin Cheese Originals. http://www.wisconsincheeseoriginals.com Request a Wisconsin Cheese Variety Guide: http://wpr.org/r/?526

 
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Friday
5/13/2011
7:00 AM
 110513B

Joy Cardin
It’s college graduation season, and after seven, Joy Cardin and her guest will talk about life advice for the new graduates…and they want to hear YOUR advice, too.
Guest: Connie Kilmark, founder of the counseling and consulting firm Kilmark & Associates.

 
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Friday
5/13/2011
8:00 AM
 110513C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They’ll look at the latest developments in state issues, including school vouchers, concealed carry, and voter identification, along with top national stories.
Guests:

-Chris Lato, public relations director at Avicom Communications Group, and former communications director for the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

-Tony Palmeri, Professor of Communication, UW-Oshkosh. Media columnist for the Scene newspaper in the Fox Valley region.

 
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Thursday
5/12/2011
6:00 AM
 110512A

Joy Cardin
With the gray wolf population in Wisconsin reaching record numbers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is suggesting its removal from the Endangered Species List. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest discusses the status of the gray wolf in Wisconsin . . . and the possibility of a gray wolf hunting season.
Guest: Adrian Wydeven, mammalian ecologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Author, “Recovery of Gray Wolves in the Great Lakes Region of the United States: An Endangered Species Success Story.” http://wpr.org/r/?524

 
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Thursday
5/12/2011
7:00 AM
 110512B

Joy Cardin
President Obama meets with Senate leaders this week to discuss the Federal Budget and the plan to raise the debt ceiling. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest break down the politics and policy of the U.S. Budget Deficit.
Guest: Steven 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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Thursday
5/12/2011
8:00 AM
 110512C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest explores the role of feelings . . . anger, fear, anxiety, empathy, joy, and crying . . . in the workplace.
Guest: Anne Kreamer, author, "It’s Always Personal: Emotion in the New Workplace".
http://www.annekreamer.com/its-always-personal

 
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Wednesday
5/11/2011
6:00 AM
 110511A

Joy Cardin
After reporting a 35-percent jump in cases from 2009 to 2010, State health officials have issued a warning to watch out for ticks that carry Lyme disease. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest examine the reasons for the increase, available treatment, and how to protect yourself.
Guest: Dr. William Agger, infectious disease specialist, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, La Crosse.

 
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Wednesday
5/11/2011
7:00 AM
 110511B

Joy Cardin
Public hearings are scheduled tomorrow (Thursday) in Wausau and Madison on proposed legislation to legalize the carrying of concealed weapons in Wisconsin. After seven, in this week’s Big Question: Joy Cardin’s guests debate whether Wisconsin should become a concealed-carry state.
Guests:

- Nik Clark, Chairman and President, Wisconsin Carry, Inc.

- Ladd (LAHD) Everitt, Communications Director, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.

 
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Wednesday
5/11/2011
8:00 AM
 110511C

Joy Cardin
From raising ducks and chickens . . . to gardening without much room, Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, has tips to make the most of our modern homestead, and produce and preserve our own food . . . even in the city.
Guest: Renee Wilkinson, author, “Modern Homestead: Grow, Raise, Create” Her blog, www.hipchickdigs.com/
Madison community garden link: www.cacscw.org/gardens/

Will Allen's Growing Power: www.growingpower.org/

 
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Tuesday
5/10/2011
6:00 AM
 110510A

Joy Cardin
Governor Walker spoke in support of School Choice and Vouchers at a national event last night. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the policy and politics of School Choice in Wisconsin, and around the nation.
Guest: Stephen Correia, Associate Professor of Education, St. Norbert’s College.

 
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Tuesday
5/10/2011
7:00 AM
 110510B

Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, the solution to high gas prices isn’t more drilling for oil . . . it’s better fuel efficiency.
Guest: Jim Kliesch (KLEESH), Research Director and Senior Engineer, Union of Concerned Scientists. Author, "Setting the Standard: How Cost-Effective Technology Can Increase Vehicle Fuel Economy."

 
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Tuesday
5/10/2011
8:00 AM
 110510C

Joy Cardin
After eight, boost your financial literacy during this week’s edition of On Your Money. Join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for answers to your personal finance questions, along with advice on Roth I-R-A’s and 401k’s . . . and some ways to NOT save money on gas.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
5/9/2011
6:00 AM
 110509A

Joy Cardin
Jacob and Isabella are first name favorites . . . Madison and Brayden are starting to bug some people . . . and Elvis . . . has left the building. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest tells us why names rise and fall in popularity.
Guest: Laura Wattenberg, creator, website, www.BabyNameWizard.com. Author, "The Baby Name Wizard."

 
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Monday
5/9/2011
7:00 AM
 110509B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s The State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the latest on efforts to recall Wisconsin senators . . . the recount for Supreme Court Justice . . . and more of the top news in State government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
5/9/2011
7:30 AM
 110509X

Joy Cardin
A proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution would make Collective Bargaining a constitutional right. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with the author of the proposal, who says it would provide stability to the political process . . . and to workers.
Guest: Tim Carpenter, Democratic State Senator, Milwaukee

 
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Monday
5/9/2011
8:00 AM
 110509C

Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin for the “First Monday with Mike.” WPR director Mike Crane joins the show to share the latest info from behind the scenes at Wisconsin Public Radio.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio

 
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Friday
5/6/2011
6:00 AM
 110506A

Joy Cardin
Wisconsin has several public gardens where you can see May flowers, plants, and other features. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest talks about what makes the state’s public gardens so special, and welcomes your nomination for best garden.
Guest: Mary Lou Santovec, freelance writer, Jefferson, WI. Author, "Wisconsin Gardens and Landscapes: A Travel Book Guide." Info on National Public Gardens Day and coupon for free admission for May 6 only: http://nationalpublicgardensday.org/

 
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Friday
5/6/2011
7:00 AM
 110506B

Joy Cardin
After seven, join Joy Cardin for a Muslim perspective on the death of Osama Bin Laden. Joy's guest says Bin Laden was nothing more than a mass-murderer who hijacked the Quran and the Islamic faith.
Guest: Ahmed Khan, Local Outreach Youth Director, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Oshkosh chapter mosque.

 
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Friday
5/6/2011
7:30 AM
 110506X

Joy Cardin
News of Osama Bin Laden’s death travelled quickly . . . through social media. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the rapid transformation of the way we receive the news . . . and share it with others.
Guest: Steve Noll, marketing instructor and social media expert, Madison Area Technical College.

 
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Friday
5/6/2011
8:00 AM
 110506C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Topics today include the fallout from the killing of Osama Bin Laden, concealed carry law in Wisconsin, and other state and national news.
Guests:

- Bill Lueders, News Editor, Isthmus newspaper.

- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His "Blaska's Blog": www.thedailypage.com

 
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Thursday
5/5/2011
6:00 AM
 110505A

Joy Cardin
As fresh greens make their way to our local farmer's markets, it’s time to turn them into delicious springtime salads. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest tells us how to make salads a main course in your daily diet. She has some great recipes, and you're invited to share yours.
Guest: Patricia Wells, journalist, author, and teacher, “At Home With Patricia Wells” cooking school in France. Author, "Salads As A Meal: Healthy Main-Dish Salads for Every Season."

 
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Thursday
5/5/2011
7:00 AM
 110505B

Joy Cardin
Now that Osama bin Laden has been killed, should the U.S. remain in Afghanistan or withdraw? After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest makes the case for bringing our troops home from Afghanistan. Then, Joy's guest, after seven-thirty, says there’s still plenty of work to be done there.
Guests:

- 7:00 - Derrick Crowe, Political Director and Afghanistan Expert, Brave New Foundation.

- 7:30 - Lisa Curtis, Senior Research Fellow, Asian Studies Center, Heritage Foundation.

 
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Thursday
5/5/2011
8:00 AM
 110505C

Joy Cardin
There are some sights, sounds, and . . . people . . . that just annoy us sometimes. Joy Cardin’s guests, after eight, tried to find out why . . . and then they wrote a book . . . on "The Science of What Bugs Us".
Guests:
- Joe Palca, Science Correspondent for NPR. Backup host, Talk of the Nation Science Friday.

- Flora Lichtman, Multimedia Editor, Science Friday.

Co-authors, "Annoying: The Science of What Bugs Us".

 
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Wednesday
5/4/2011
6:00 AM
 110504A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy's guest is Dr. Zorba Paster. He'll talk about his own broken ankle, seasonal allergies and losing our winter weight gain...and invite your health-related questions too.
Guest: Dr. Zorba Paster, family doctor in Madison and co-host of Zorba Paster On Your Health

 
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Wednesday
5/4/2011
7:00 AM
 110504B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s a One-Day Wednesday edition of The Big Question with Joy Cardin and her guests. Joy gets two takes on the news about Osama bin Laden, the federal budget, recall elections, and more.
Guests:

- John Sharpless, Professor of History, UW-Madison.

- Matt Rothschild, Editor and Publisher, The Progressive.

 
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Wednesday
5/4/2011
8:00 AM
 110504C

Joy Cardin
From asparagus and rhubarb to dandelions and morel mushrooms, Wisconsin’s spring seasonal foods are starting to crop up. After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest shares her love of local and seasonal foods . . . and has tips on how to serve them.
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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Tuesday
5/3/2011
6:00 AM
 110503A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin talks with a U-W weather expert about last week’s unusually strong wave of tornadoes in the South. Find out how tornadoes form . . . and what researchers look at to explain the current bout of destructive weather.
Guest: Greg Tripoli, Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, UW-Madison.

 
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Tuesday
5/3/2011
7:00 AM
 110503B

Joy Cardin
After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at what Osama bin Laden’s death means for American politics, and the 2012 presidential race.
Guest: Ross Baker, Professor of political science, Rutgers University. Member, USA Today Board of Contributors.

 
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Tuesday
5/3/2011
8:00 AM
 110503C

Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week’s edition of On Your Money. Kevin has answers for your personal finance questions, plus some great advice on buying homeowner’s insurance . . . and Mother’s Day gifts.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
5/2/2011
6:00 AM
 110502A

Joy Cardin
Last night, President Obama announced that Al Qaeda terrorist and 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden is dead. Following special coverage from NPR, we'll talk to a guest political scientist about the latest on these developments.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Professor of political science at UW-Madison, and co-developer and contributor to Pollster.com

 
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Monday
5/2/2011
7:00 AM
 110502B

Joy Cardin
The State Capitol Report returns next week. Meanwhile, join Joy Cardin for continued coverage on the death of Osama bin Laden and analysis of what this means for the future of homeland security.
Guests:
7:00-- Ed Turzanski, professor of Political Science at LaSalle University and Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute
7:30-- Matt Rothschild, editor of "The Progressive" magazine
7:40-- Kevin Hermening, political activist and former chair of the Marathon County Republican Party
7:45-- Jarret Brachman, counterterrorism specialist and author of "Global Jihadism: Theory and Practice." He is working on a new book, "The Next Bin Laden."

 
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Monday
5/2/2011
8:00 AM
 110502C

Joy Cardin
What does Osama bin Laden’s death mean for the future of the War On Terror and United States national security? Joy Cardin and her guest political scientist explore that question and more, after eight.
Guest: Jon Pevehouse (PEE-vee-house), Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

 
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Friday
4/29/2011
6:00 AM
 110429A

Joy Cardin
If you believe in folklore, then April showers should be just about over and May flowers are right around the corner. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest take a look at all the places where you can "stop and smell the roses," plus the many other fun activities in Wisconsin.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers. Monthly contributor, “Tell Joy Where to Go” program on WPR.

 
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Friday
4/29/2011
7:00 AM
 110429B

Joy Cardin
A royal wedding is happening today in Britain. . . but, according to Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, paying attention to monarchy marriages is contrary to American democratic ideals.
Guest: Frank Farley, Psychologist, Temple University. Former president, American Psychological Association.

 
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Friday
4/29/2011
8:00 AM
 110429C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Join the discussion on the latest on recalls, a voter I.D. effort in Wisconsin, and other top state and national news of the week.
Guests:

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

- John Smart, former chair, Price County Democratic Party.

 
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Thursday
4/28/2011
6:00 AM
 110428A

Joy Cardin
President Obama yesterday released a photocopy of his long-form birth certificate in an effort to quell the erroneous belief that he does not qualify to be president. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the impact of the 'Birther' movement on politics and the 2012 presidential race.
Guest: David Cohen, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Akron.

 
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Thursday
4/28/2011
7:00 AM
 110428B

Joy Cardin
The big protests ended weeks ago . . . so what’s next for the Labor Movement in Wisconsin? After seven, Joy Cardin talks with a Labor advocate about whether more protests are a good idea for the movement.
Guest: Frank Emspak, Emeritus Professor, UW Extension School for Workers. General Manager, Workers Independent News.

 
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Thursday
4/28/2011
8:00 AM
 110428C

Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at why we love to read . . . and why we enjoy a book's printed page in particular.
Guest: Bill Henderson, founder, Pushcart Press. Co-editor, "Book Love: A Celebration of Writers, Readers, and the Printed and Bound Book".

 
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Wednesday
4/27/2011
6:00 AM
 110427A

Joy Cardin
After it was reported that air traffic controllers were caught sleeping on the job, the issue of not getting enough sleep has become more important than ever. After six, Joy’s guest will talk about the effects of sleep deprivation on the body, and what we can do about it.
Guest: Michael Decker, Associate Professor of Nursing at Georgia State University and spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

 
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Wednesday
4/27/2011
7:00 AM
 110427B

Joy Cardin
The Wisconsin State Assembly will hold a hearing today on a law that would require photo identification for voters. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests today’s Big Question: Should we require photo I.D. at the polling station?
Guests:

-Donald Pridemore, Republican State Assembly Representative from Hartford and sponsor of Assembly legislation that includes a voter I.D. provision, along with other changes in election law.

-Jay Heck, Executive Director, Common Cause In Wisconsin.

 
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Wednesday
4/27/2011
8:00 AM
 110427C

Joy Cardin
It's a valuable and useful substance, in many ways making our lives better . . . but according to Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, reliance on plastic comes at a cost to our health and to the environment, and it's time to re-examine our relationship with it.
Guest: Susan Freinkel, science writer. Author, “Plastic: A Toxic Love Story.”

 
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Tuesday
4/26/2011
6:00 AM
 110426A

Joy Cardin
You may have already fired-up the grill this year, but what about the Dutch oven? . . . a bucket? . . . or a cardboard box? After six, Joy Cardin’s guest discribes the many different ways to cook outdoors . . . plus, some recipes . . . and answers for your culinary questions.
Guest: Frank Larson, Adult Scout Leader, Samoset Council, Boy Scouts of America. Recipes: www.wpr.org/cardin, (Featured Links section).

 
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Tuesday
4/26/2011
7:00 AM
 110426B

Joy Cardin
A long-time supporter of the school-choice program in Milwaukee has spoken out against the Governor’s plan to remove income limits from the program. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guest why he thinks proposed changes to the Milwaukee school-choice program would be a bad deal.
Guest: Howard Fuller, Professor of Education and Director, Institute for the Transformation of Learning, Marquette University. Board member, Black Alliance for Educational Options. Former Superintendent, Milwaukee Public Schools.

 
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Tuesday
4/26/2011
7:30 AM
 110426X

Joy Cardin
The so-called Partisan Divide isn’t just about politics . . . it also extends to our consumption of news and entertainment media. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks with the author of a new study on the media habits of political Liberals and Conservatives.
Guest: Ken Goldstein, professor of political science, UW-Madison, Director, Wisconsin Advertising Project. His report: http://wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=234210

 
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Tuesday
4/26/2011
8:00 AM
 110426C

Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley when On Your Money celebrates Financial Literacy Month. Kevin has money advice for four key parts of our lives . . . plus, answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
4/25/2011
6:00 AM
 110425A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss what the 2011 WPR/St. Norbert College Wisconsin Survey says about residents’ views on collective bargaining, tax increases and spending cuts. Survey: http://wpr.org/r/?515
Guest: Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College Survey Center.

 
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Monday
4/25/2011
7:00 AM
 110425B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s the State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin and her guest will discuss the latest on the recount for Supreme Court justice, recall efforts for state senators, the collective bargaining court battle, and other top happenings in state government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
4/25/2011
7:30 AM
 110425X

Joy Cardin
There’s a recount plan in the works for the Supreme Court election. After 7:30, Joy Cardin talks with a journalist who's covered two major recounts in Minnesota, about what Wisconsin may have in store.
Guest: Jay Weiner (WEEN-er), reporter for MinnPost.com and author of “This Is Not Florida: How Al Franken Won the Minnesota Senate Recount;” as a journalist, he covered the Minnesota Senate recount in 2008 and the Governor’s race recount in 2010.

 
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Monday
4/25/2011
8:00 AM
 110425C

Joy Cardin
We love our stuff too much…and if we simplify, we can have happier lives, and save money, too. This is the message from Joy Cardin's guest, after eight, who says we can find a balance between what we have, what we need, and what we want.
Guest: Peter Walsh - Professional organizer, host of the program “Enough Already” on the Oprah Winfrey Network, and author of “Lighten Up: Love What You Have, Have What You Need, Be Happier With Less” www.peterwalshdesign.com

 
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Friday
4/22/2011
6:00 AM
 110422A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
April marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, and after six, John's guest will talk about the important role that Wisconsin played in the war effort.
Guest: Brett Barker, associate professor of history at UW-Marathon County. Author of the book “Exploring Civil War Wisconsin: A Survival Guide for Researchers.”

 
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Friday
4/22/2011
7:00 AM
 110422B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Today is Earth Day! After seven, John Munson and his guests will discuss the findings of the 2011 WPR/St. Norbert College Wisconsin Survey on wind energy, and welcome your thoughts on how big a role wind power should play in our state’s future. Survey results: http://wpr.org/r/?515
Guests:

- Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College Survey Center.

- Michael Kraft, Professor of Public and Environmental Affairs, UW-Green Bay.

 
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Friday
4/22/2011
8:00 AM
 110422C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s the Week in Review with John Munson and his guests. From recounts to recalls, they’ll tackle the top state and national news stories of the week.
Guests:

- Peg Lautenschlager, Attorney at the law firm Bauer and Bach, and Former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin

- Jo Egelhoff, Editor of FoxPolitics.net

 
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Thursday
4/21/2011
6:00 AM
 110421A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After six, John Munson kicks-off the release of the latest WPR/St. Norbert Survey. John and his guests begin with a look at our state and national economic situations — what we think of them, and the direction they’re heading. Survey results: http://wpr.org/r/?515
Guests:

- Kevin Quinn, professor of Economics at St. Norbert College. He is also Associate Dean of the Social Sciences division.

- Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Analyst at the St. Norbert College Survey Center.

 
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Thursday
4/21/2011
7:00 AM
 110421B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Recall petitions aimed at four Republican state senators have now been filed with the Government Accountability Board. After seven, John Munson and his guests will discuss these efforts and results from the 2011 WPR/St. Norbert College Wisconsin Survey. Survey results: http://wpr.org/r/?515
Guests:

-Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College Survey Center.

-Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point.

 
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Thursday
4/21/2011
8:00 AM
 110421C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
In the coming century, scientific developments will have an amazing impact on our daily lives - that’s according to John Munson’s guest, after eight, who looks at the latest science and what it means for our future.
Guest: Michio Kaku (MEE-chee-oh KAH-koo), Professor of Theoretical Physics at the City University of New York and author of “Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives By the Year 2100.”

 
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Wednesday
4/20/2011
6:00 AM
 110420A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
According to a recent government study, more than half of American adults are using dietary supplements. After six, John Munson’s guest will discuss the growing trend, as well as the benefits and risks of taking supplements. Study: http://wpr.org/r/?513
Guest: Dr. Donald Hensrud (HENS-rood), specialist in preventive medicine and nutrition, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.

 
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Wednesday
4/20/2011
7:00 AM
 110420B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
President Obama and U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan have unveiled their long-term budget plans. After seven, on this week’s Big Question, John Munson asks his guests which option is better for the United States.
Guests:

- Maria Cardona, Democratic Strategist, Dewey Square Group.

- Nicole Kurokawa (kur-o-KAH-wah) Neily (NEE-lee), Executive Director, Independent Women's Forum.

 
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Wednesday
4/20/2011
8:00 AM
 110420C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Many of the fish we eat could be extinct in the next 50 years, as part of the collapse of ocean ecosystems - that’s according to John Munson’s guest after eight, who says sustainable fishing could make a big difference.
Guest: Mark Kurlansky, former commercial fisherman and author of "World Without Fish". http://www.markkurlansky.com/

 
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Tuesday
4/19/2011
6:00 AM
 110419A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After six, John Munson and his guest look at ways to learn science…outside of the classroom. From zoos and museums to educational TV and movies, join John and his guest for a look at “informal education” in the sciences.
Guest: Erik Robelen (ROBE-uh-len), assistant editor and reporter for Education Week and co-author of the blog Curriculum Matters.

 
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Tuesday
4/19/2011
7:00 AM
 110419B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
Standard & Poors is downgrading the economic outlook for the United States to negative because of the disagreement by lawmakers on solving the country’s financial issues. After seven, John Munson’s guest will discuss what this means and how he thinks it will play out.
Guest: T.J. Brooks, Associate Professor of Economics, UW-La Crosse.

 
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Tuesday
4/19/2011
7:30 AM
 110419X

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
While the United States and Europe try to get their economies going again, China is trying to keep inflation - due to sharp growth - from getting out-of-hand. After seven-thirty, John Munson’s guest will discuss the latest happenings there, and why the U.S. should be concerned.
Guest: Carmen Reinhart, Dennis Weatherstone Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics.

 
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Tuesday
4/19/2011
8:00 AM
 110419C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, John Munson’s guest says Americans are getting ready to start spending again, but many of us aren’t confident in our financial management skills — which is a dangerous combination.
Guest: Gail Cunningham, Vice President of Public Relations for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling www.nfcc.org

 
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Monday
4/18/2011
6:00 AM
 110418A

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
With gas prices going up . . . will that lead to less driving? After six, John Munson and his guest look at "sticker shock" at the pump . . . and how it fits into the overall cost of driving.
Guest: Pam Moen (MOE-en), Public Affairs Director, AAA-Wisconsin. http://wisconsin.aaa.com/

 
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Monday
4/18/2011
7:00 AM
 110418B

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s The State Capitol Report with John Munson in for Joy Cardin. John and his guest look at Sarah Palin’s appearance at a Tea Party rally in Madison this past weekend, a Dane County judge’s dismissal of a collective bargaining lawsuit, and other key happenings in State government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
4/18/2011
7:30 AM
 110418X

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After seven-thirty, John Munson’s guest lawmaker says Wisconsin needs a constitutional amendment to establish a rainy-day fund for the State budget.
Guest: Travis Tranel (TRAN-ull), Republican State Assembly Representative, Cuba City. Sponsor, rainy day fund legislation.

 
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Monday
4/18/2011
8:00 AM
 110418C

John Munson in for Joy Cardin
After eight, John Munson talks with a different kind of “pun-dit.” Join John and his guest for a look at the humble Pun . . . why we love them . . . and love to hate them.
Guest: John Pollack, former presidential Speechwriter. “O Henry Pun-Off” Champion and Punster of the Year 2011. Author, “The Pun Also Rises: How the Humble Pun Revolutionized Language, Changed History, and Made Wordplay More Than Some Antics” http://thepunalsorises.com/

 
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Friday
4/15/2011
6:00 AM
 110415A

Joy Cardin
It’s a big weekend for fans of a rather unusual Central Wisconsin bird. After six, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the importance of the Prairie Chicken, and the festival celebrating it, and protecting the state’s dwindling grassland areas.
Guests:

- Sharon Schwab, Coordinator, Central Wisconsin Grassland Conservation Area Partnership.

- Scott Hull, research scientist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. http://prairiechickenfestival.org/

 
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Friday
4/15/2011
7:00 AM
 110415B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin talks with Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin about the long-term budget plans laid out by President Obama and Representative Paul Ryan, Thursday’s vote to fund the government for the rest of this year, and more.
Guest: Tammy Baldwin, Democratic U.S. Representative, Wisconsin 2nd Congressional District.

 
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Friday
4/15/2011
7:30 AM
 110415X

Joy Cardin
Tea Party groups in Wisconsin will be rallying at the Capitol tomorrow to celebrate recent victories, and their plan for the future. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin’s guest says while there has been lots of success by the Tea Party movement, there is danger if it lets its guard down.
Guest: Nancy Mistele (MISS-tul), founder, The Founders Compass. http://www.thefounderscompass.com/

 
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Friday
4/15/2011
8:00 AM
 110415C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They’ll take a look at the President’s budget proposal and the Republican response. Plus, the latest in Wisconsin news.
Guests:

- Ed Garvey, Senior Partner, Law firm of Garvey, McNeil, and Associates. Publisher, www.FightingBob.com

- Steve Prestegard, publisher and editor of the late Marketplace Magazine and author, Presteblog. http://presteblog.blogspot.com/

 
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Thursday
4/14/2011
6:00 AM
 110414A

Joy Cardin
According to research by Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, members of Congress use about a quarter of their communications efforts to taunt their opponents. He says partisan sniping is distracting our representatives from doing the work they were elected to do.
Guest: Gary King, Professor of Government, Harvard University.

 
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Thursday
4/14/2011
7:00 AM
 110414B

Joy Cardin
President Obama laid-out his long-term deficit-reduction plan on Wednesday, which includes savings in Medicare and Medicaid, and ending the Bush-era tax cuts for the rich. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest analyzes Obama’s speech and whether these proposals and others may become reality.
Guest: George Waller, Senior Lecturer of Political Science, UW-Fox Valley.

 
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Thursday
4/14/2011
8:00 AM
 110414C

Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, homework, testing, and other efforts to make school more rigorous are hurting our educational system. He says we can have high educational standards without taking the joy out of learning.
Guest: Alfie Kohn, author, “Feel-Bad Education and Other Essays on Children and Schooling.” http://www.alfiekohn.org

 
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Wednesday
4/13/2011
6:00 AM
 110413A

Joy Cardin
Reports say news personalities Katie Couric (COO-rick), Matt Lauer (LOUW-er), and Meredith Viera (vee-AIR-ruh) may all be leaving their posts sometime this year. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest discusses why he says today’s news anchors are far less important and relevant than those from the last generation.
Guest: Tim Cuprisin, Media Columnist, OnMilwaukee.com. Piece on news anchors: http://wpr.org/r/?502

 
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Wednesday
4/13/2011
7:00 AM
 110413B

Joy Cardin
Scott Walker has been in the Governor's office a hundred days. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week’s Big Question: "How’s the Governor doing?"
Guests:
- Brian Fraley, Director, MacIver Institute
- Joe Wineke, former state Senator and former chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

 
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Wednesday
4/13/2011
8:00 AM
 110413C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest says atheists are all wrong . . . and so are Christians . . . and all the other believers. Hear the case for doubt and agnosticism, coming up after eight.
Guest: Vincent Bugliosi, author, “The Divinity of Doubt: The God Question.” Former prosecutor in Los Angeles County, including the Charles Manson prosecution.

 
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Tuesday
4/12/2011
6:00 AM
 110412A

Joy Cardin
A new report says using austerity measures to reduce the National Debt is the wrong approach. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest makes the case for reversing tax breaks for large corporations and the super-rich.
Guest: Scott Klinger, associate fellow, Institute for Policy Studies. Policy director, Wealth and the Common Good. "Unnecessary Austerity" report: http://www.accuracy.org/release/unnecessary-austerity/

 
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Tuesday
4/12/2011
7:00 AM
 110412B

Joy Cardin
After seven, join Joy Cardin for two perspectives on the vote-counting issue in the State Supreme Court election. Joy talks to a guest calling for an investigation into the Waukesha county vote. Then, at seven-thirty, Joy’s guest says we shouldn’t be looking for a conspiracy in Waukesha.
Guests:
7:00 - Scot Ross, Executive Director, One Wisconsin Now

7:30 - David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His "Blaska's Blog" www.thedailypage.com

 
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Tuesday
4/12/2011
8:00 AM
 110412C

Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for a tax-time edition of On Your Money. In addition to answering your personal finance questions, Kevin has lots of advice on taxes for now and the future.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC

www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
4/11/2011
6:00 AM
 110411A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest will look at the latest in two hot political issues—the vote for State Supreme Court and the showdown over the federal budget.
Guest: Joe Foy, Professor of Political Science at UW-Waukesha

 
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Monday
4/11/2011
7:00 AM
 110411B

Joy Cardin
It’s time for the State Capitol Report. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest will analyze the fallout of last week’s Supreme Court election and the likely recount to come, the repair to the current budget shortfall, and more hearings on the next state budget.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
4/11/2011
7:30 AM
 110411X

Joy Cardin
After 7:30, Joy Cardin talks to a Democratic state lawmaker about the state budget and alternative hearings Democrats are holding.
Guest: Cory Mason, Democratic State Representative from Racine

 
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Monday
4/11/2011
8:00 AM
 110411C

Joy Cardin
The things that make us happy right now are not always the things that lead to a happier life. After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest talks about the different kinds of happiness…and which is better for us in the long run.
Guest: Carol Ryff, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Institute on Aging at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a member of the MacArthur Research Network for Successful Midlife Development.

 
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Friday
4/8/2011
6:00 AM
 110408A

Joy Cardin
As we get further into spring, more birds are starting to reappear in Wisconsin. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest will discuss which species are flapping their wings around the state these days and how you can become a better birder.
Guest: Mark Korducki (kor-DUCK-ee), coordinator and voice, Wisconsin Society for Ornithology’s Rare Bird Hotline. Hotline: (262) 784-4032.

 
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Friday
4/8/2011
7:00 AM
 110408B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the odds of a federal government shutdown, what it would mean for us and what could be done to avoid it.
Guests:

- 7:00 - Eric Giordano, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UW-Marathon County. Director, Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service.

- 7:35 - Sean Duffy, Republican U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District.

- 7:48 - Ron Kind, Democratic U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District.

 
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Friday
4/8/2011
8:00 AM
 110408C

Joy Cardin
The Week in Review: Joy and her guests discuss this week's political news.
Guests:
Owen Robinson, blogger at http://bootsandsabers.com

Ben Manski, Executive Director of Liberty Tree

 
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Thursday
4/7/2011
6:00 AM
 110407A

Joy Cardin
Joy and her guest discuss the Supreme Court election
 
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Thursday
4/7/2011
7:00 AM
 110407B

Joy Cardin
Rep. Paul Ryan's budget plan and how it affects Medicare and Medicaid
 
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Thursday
4/7/2011
8:00 AM
 110407C

Joy Cardin
Gov. Scott Walker and Wisconsin’s 14 Democratic Senators are being nominated for TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list. After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest will discuss the interest behind this type of project and invite your nominations.
Guest: Bob Thompson, Professor of Television and Pop Culture. Director, Bleier (BLY-er) Center for Television and Popular Culture, Syracuse University. http://tvcenter.syr.edu/

 
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Wednesday
4/6/2011
6:00 AM
 110406A

Joy Cardin
After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the outcome of the Supreme Court election, and what it means for politics and policy in Wisconsin.
Guest: Howard Schweber, Associate Professor of Political Science at UW-Madison and affiliate member of the UW-Madison Law School.

 
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Wednesday
4/6/2011
7:00 AM
 110406B

Joy Cardin
State budget hearings start tomorrow, and on The Big Question segment, after seven, Joy Cardin gets two takes from state lawmakers.
Guests:

Louis Molepske, Democratic State Assembly Representative from Stevens Point

Frank Lasee, Republican State Senator from De Pere

 
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Wednesday
4/6/2011
8:00 AM
 110406C

Joy Cardin
NOTE PROGRAMMING CHANGE--
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the too-close-to-call race for Wisconsin's Supreme Court.
Guests:
Chuck Quirmbach, WPR Reporter, Milwaukee.

Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point.

Christine Bremer-Muggli, attorney, Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau. Delegate, 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Margaret Farrow, Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.

 
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Tuesday
4/5/2011
6:00 AM
 110405A

Joy Cardin
Due to its rich health benefits, the U.S. government is recommending Americans to up their intake of seafood to nearly two servings per week. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the advantages of adding more seafood to your diet. Then, after six-thirty, Joy's guest has some tips on how to prepare and cook fish.
Guests:

- Catherine Albrecht, Registered Dietitian, Wisconsin Dietetic Association. http://www.eatrightwisc.org/

- Brian Moran, culinary instructor, Milwaukee Area Technical College. Chef and cooking instructor, Milwaukee Public Market. Article featuring Moran: http://wpr.org/r/?499

 
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Tuesday
4/5/2011
7:00 AM
 110405B

Joy Cardin
President Obama has officially announced his campaign for re-election, and a number of Republicans are edging closer to a run. After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the road to the Presidency 2012.
Guest: Susan MacManus, Professor of Political Science, University of South Florida.

 
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Tuesday
4/5/2011
8:00 AM
 110405C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week’s edition of On Your Money. Kevin has advice on home-buying in April, a warning about email financial scams, 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
4/4/2011
6:00 AM
 110404A

Joy Cardin
The Supreme Court election is tomorrow, after a wild race. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest endorsements, ads, and what will sway tomorrow's vote.
Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College.

 
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Monday
4/4/2011
7:00 AM
 110404B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it’s the State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin and her guest will discuss the latest developments in the collective bargaining legislation, upcoming hearings on Gov. Walker’s proposed budget, and more of the top stories in state government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
4/4/2011
7:30 AM
 110404X

Joy Cardin
State budget hearings kick-off this week with public hearings around the state. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks with a co-chair of the Joint Finance Committee.
Guest: Robin Vos, Republican Assembly Representative from Burlington, and co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance.

 
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Monday
4/4/2011
8:00 AM
 110404C

Joy Cardin
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 will discuss the latest happenings at WPR and address your public radio questions and concerns.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio. On the Media archive (the show Mike mentioned is March 25): http://www.onthemedia.org/episodes/2011/03

 
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Friday
4/1/2011
6:00 AM
 110401A

Joy Cardin
Sales of craft brews in the United States jumped 11 percent in 2010, including some big success stories for Wisconsin’s breweries. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest discusses what makes the state’s beers so appealing, and welcomes your thoughts on your favorite brews and breweries.
Guest: Robin Shepard, regional beer writer. Recent beer columns: http://wpr.org/r/?498

 
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Friday
4/1/2011
7:00 AM
 110401B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest separates the truth from the “pants on fire” claims in the race for state Supreme Court between Justice David Prosser and JoAnne Kloppenburg.
Guest: Greg Borowski - Editor, PolitiFact Wisconsin. Senior Editor for Projects and Investigations, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. http://www.politifact.com/wisconsin/

 
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Friday
4/1/2011
7:30 AM
 110401X

Joy Cardin
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin’s guest says that an open-records request directed at a UW-Madison professor critical of the Walker administration is an effort at political intimidation.
Guest: Donald Downs - Professor of Political Science, Law, and Journalism at UW-Madison.

 
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Friday
4/1/2011
8:00 AM
 110401C

Joy Cardin
After eight, get two takes on the newest court ruling on collective bargaining in Wisconsin, along with other top state and national news stories. It’s the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:

- Margaret Farrow - Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. Chair of the WisconsinEye Broadcast Network (her views here do not represent WisconsinEye).

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

 
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Thursday
3/31/2011
6:00 AM
 110331A

Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin’s guest, it’s time to embrace marriage in the black community. After six, he’ll discuss why this is the single most important issue in the African-American population and what can be done to address it.
Guest: James Causey, editorial writer and columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Piece on black marriage: http://wpr.org/r/?496

 
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Thursday
3/31/2011
7:00 AM
 110331B

Joy Cardin
A Dane County judge has ordered that Gov. Walker’s collective bargaining legislation not be enforced. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says that the Democrats have hijacked democracy by tying-up the measure in the court system and defying the will of the voters.
Guest: Steve Gunn, Communications Director, Education Action Group Foundation. Recent piece on collective bargaining legislation: http://wpr.org/r/?497

 
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Thursday
3/31/2011
7:30 AM
 110331X

Joy Cardin
The UW System is looking to be a contentious budget item in the up-coming months. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest explains a plan signed onto by chancellors of all UW campuses - except for Madison - that would keep Madison part of the system, while giving campuses more flexibility.
Guest: Ray Cross, Chancellor of University of Wisconsin Colleges and UW-Extension.
Info about the plan: www.wisconsin.edu

 
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Thursday
3/31/2011
8:00 AM
 110331C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest explore why experts are often so bad at predicting the future.
Guest: Dan Gardner, author of "Future Babble: Why Expert Predictions Are Next to Worthless, and You Can Do Better". He is a columnist for the Ottawa Citizen, and author of "The Science of Fear".

 
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Wednesday
3/30/2011
6:00 AM
 110330A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin says we have "character deficit" in the United States, which leads us to rely on the government instead of taking responsibility for our own actions and problems.
Guest: Lawrence Reed, President of the Foundation for Economic Education. His opinion piece: http://wpr.org/r/?494

 
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Wednesday
3/30/2011
7:00 AM
 110330B

Joy Cardin
The controversial collective bargaining bill is now law - or it isn't - depending on who you ask. After seven, Joy Cardin will ask two legal experts with different takes on the issue on this week's Big Question segment.
Guests:

- Rick Esenberg (ESS-en-berg), Visiting Professor of Law at Marquette University. He writes the Shark and Shepherd blog www.sharkandshepherd.blogspot.com

- Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University

--They've been writing about the issue on the Marquette University Law School's blog:http://law.marquette.edu/facultyblog/

 
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Wednesday
3/30/2011
8:00 AM
 110330C

Joy Cardin
We're losing our self-control because we face more temptations in our daily lives - that's according to Joy Cardin's guest, after eight. He says we can teach ourselves to avoid things that are bad for us, and motivate ourselves to include the good stuff.
Guest: Daniel Akst - Author of "We Have Met the Enemy: Self-Control in an Age of Excess".

 
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Tuesday
3/29/2011
6:00 AM
 110329A

Joy Cardin
OMG, LOL, and other modern phrases made it into the Oxford English dictionary last week. After six, Joy Cardin welcomes Richard Lederer for a look at our ever-changing language.
Guest: Richard Lederer - Author of more than 35 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling "Anguished English" series and his current books, "The Gift of Age", "Super Funny Animal Jokes", and "Wild & Wacky Animal Jokes". He is founding co-host of "A Way With Words" on Wisconsin Public Radio.

 
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Tuesday
3/29/2011
7:00 AM
 110329B

Joy Cardin
Gov. Walker’s administration says its collective bargaining legislation is now the law of the land, but Democrats disagree. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest lawmaker weighs-in with his take on what’s going on, and how it will play out.
Guest: Peter Barca - Democratic State Representative, Kenosha. Assembly Minority Leader.

 
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Tuesday
3/29/2011
7:30 AM
 110329X

Joy Cardin
After seven-thirty, join Joy Cardin and her guest for reaction to President Obama’s address to the nation on the intervention in Libya.
Guest: Jon Pevehouse, Professor of political science and public affairs at UW-Madison; he’s co-author of “Principles of International Relations”.

 
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Tuesday
3/29/2011
8:00 AM
 110329C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s this week’s edition of On Your Money. Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for answers to your personal financing questions, and some info on Roth IRA’s and how the economy is affecting us.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC
www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
3/28/2011
6:00 AM
 110328A

Joy Cardin
Wisconsin lawmakers are looking to open things up for charter schools in Wisconsin; after six, Joy Cardin gets two takes on the issue.
Guests:

6:00 – Sarah Granofsky, Program Director for the Wisconsin Charter Schools Association.

6:30 – Dan Rossmiller, Director of Government Relations for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards.

 
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Monday
3/28/2011
7:00 AM
 110328B

Joy Cardin
It’s another edition of the State Capitol Report. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest will discuss the latest in the race for Supreme Court justice, including highlights from this past Friday’s debate, and an appeals court decision to send the collective bargaining bill to the Supreme Court.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
3/28/2011
7:30 AM
 110328X

Joy Cardin
After seven-thirty, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at the unusual politics behind this year’s race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Guest: Timothy Dale, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UW-Green Bay.

 
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Monday
3/28/2011
8:00 AM
 110328C

Joy Cardin
Do animals have a moral sense? After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest explore the profound moral connections between humans and animals.
Guest: Dale Peterson - Author of "The Moral Lives of Animals", among several other books, including "Jane Goodall: The Woman Who Redefined Man", which was a New York Times Book Review Notable Book.

 
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Friday
3/25/2011
6:00 AM
 110325A

Joy Cardin
It’s officially springtime in Wisconsin… and although the weather more closely resembles winter, there are plenty of things to see and do to help with your spring fever. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest will offer his best bets for fun across the state, and he'll welcome your suggestions.
Guest: Gary Knowles - Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers, based in DesPlaines, Illinois. Monthly contributor to the “Tell Joy Where to Go” programs.

 
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Friday
3/25/2011
7:00 AM
 110325B

Joy Cardin
While the big protests have tapered off, the debate over access to Wisconsin’s Capitol building continues. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with an activist involved in a legal challenge.
Guest: Ben Masel - Madison activist; he’s filed a suit concerning access to the Capitol for demonstrations.

 
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Friday
3/25/2011
7:30 AM
 110325X

Joy Cardin
An appeals court has ruled that private-sector employers in Milwaukee must offer paid sick days to all its employees, reversing a circuit court decision to halt it two years ago. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin’s guest says the news is good for working families, but is expecting a battle in the weeks and months ahead.
Guest: Dana Schultz, Lead Organizer, 9to5 Milwaukee.

 
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Friday
3/25/2011
8:00 AM
 110325C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They’ll discuss the latest from Libya, the one-year anniversary of health care reform, and news on charter schools and recycling here in Wisconsin, along with other top news stories of the week.
Guests:

-John Sharpless, Professor of History at UW-Madison.

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

 
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Thursday
3/24/2011
6:00 AM
 110324A

Joy Cardin
The calendar says it’s the fourth full day of spring, but the weather may suggest otherwise. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss this week’s snowstorm in northern Wisconsin, floods in other parts of the state, and they invite you to share your favorite season, and your reasons why.
Guest: Michael Morgan, Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the UW-Madison, and Director of the Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences at the National Science Foundation.

 
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Thursday
3/24/2011
7:00 AM
 110324B

Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin talks to the candidates for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court — after seven, incumbent David Prosser, and after 7:30, challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg.
Guests:

7:00 — David Prosser, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, running for re-election

7:30 — JoAnne Kloppenburg, Assistant Attorney General and candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

 
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Thursday
3/24/2011
8:00 AM
 110324C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest explore the allure and popular appeal of coffee in cultures around the world.
Guest: Morton Satin - Author of "Coffee Talk: The Stimulating Story of the World's Most Popular Brew". He is the vice-president of science and research at the Salt Institute.

 
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Wednesday
3/23/2011
6:00 AM
 110323A

Joy Cardin
We’re not confident about our financial security in retirement, according to a new survey. After six, Joy Cardin talks to a co-author of the survey, who says it’s a wake-up call for people to start planning.
Guest: Mathew Greenwald, President and CEO of Mathew Greenwald and Associates, and co-author of the annual “Retirement Confidence Survey” produced in conjunction with the Employee Benefit Research Institute http://wpr.org/r/?489

 
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Wednesday
3/23/2011
7:00 AM
 110323B

Joy Cardin
It’s another edition of The Big Question, after seven. Joy Cardin and her guests will debate whether the United States should be involved with military operations in Libya for humanitarian reasons.
Guests:

- Alan Kuperman (KOO-per-min) - Professor, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas-Austin. Author, "The Limits of Humanitarian Intervention." Co-editor, "Gambling on Humanitarian Intervention." Recent piece on Libya: http://wpr.org/r/?491

- John Guardiano (gwar-dee-AH-no) - Writer and analyst who focuses on political, military and public policy issues for a variety of publications, including FrumForum, the American Spectator and the Daily Caller. Recent piece on Libya: http://wpr.org/r/?492

 
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Wednesday
3/23/2011
8:00 AM
 110323C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest sorts-out myth from reality when it comes to health, exercise, and well-being. From swimming after eating to whether shaving makes hair grow back thicker…find out which common beliefs are true, and which are misconceptions.
Guest: Brian Udermann (OOD-er-man), Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at UW-La Crosse, and author of “25 Ways to Cure the Hiccups: Uncovering the Truth Behind 101 Common Myths and Misconceptions.” http://wpr.org/r/?490

 
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Tuesday
3/22/2011
6:00 AM
 110322A

Joy Cardin
We need better ways to track our personal energy consumption, including “energy labels” on our appliances - that’s according to Joy Cardin’s guest after six, who says consumers need to take responsibility for energy consumption.
Guest: Amanda Little, author of “Power Trip: The Story of America’s Love Affair With Energy.” Her piece in the New York Times:http://wpr.org/r/?487. Her website is www.amandalittle.com

 
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Tuesday
3/22/2011
7:00 AM
 110322B

Joy Cardin
The House of Representatives voted 228-192 last week to prohibit federal funding for public radio. After seven, Joy Cardin will speak with Wisconsin’s U.S. Reps. Shawn Duffy and Reid Ribble about why they voted against it and for it, respectively; after seven-thirty, her guest will discuss why it’s time for National Public Radio to exist without taxpayer dollars.
Guests:

7:07 - Sean Duffy, Republican U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's seventh Congressional district.

7:19 - Reid Ribble, Republican U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's eighth Congressional district.

7:30 - Mattie Corrao, Government Affairs Manager, Americans for Tax Reform.

 
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Tuesday
3/22/2011
8:00 AM
 110322C

Joy Cardin
It's another edition of On Your Money, after eight. Financial planner Kevin McKinley is back from vacation, and he'll be here to answer your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner, Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
3/21/2011
6:00 AM
 110321A

Joy Cardin
Garrison Keillor announced his retirement last week, and many public employees are wrapping-it-up sooner than expected. So what will they do with their time? After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at ways to have a fulfilling life after leaving the job behind.
Guest: Patrice Jenkins, Retirement and Career Consultant, and author of "What Will I Do All Day? Wisdom to Get You Over Retirement and On With Living".
Her website: http://wpr.org/r/?486

 
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Monday
3/21/2011
7:00 AM
 110321B

Joy Cardin
It’s another edition of the State Capitol Report, after seven. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the recent court ruling on Gov. Walker’s collective bargaining law, a proposal to end the Senate’s quorum requirement, and more of the latest happenings in state government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
3/21/2011
7:30 AM
 110321X

Joy Cardin
Under a proposed bill, if law enforcement has “reasonable suspicion” that someone who’s arrested or charged with a crime is an illegal immigrant, they must check on that person’s status. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin chats with the author of the bill about why he says it’s necessary, and how it would work.
Guest: Don Pridemore, Republican State Representative, Hartford.

 
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Monday
3/21/2011
8:00 AM
 110321C

Joy Cardin
The United States and its allies have fired several rounds of missiles at targets inside Libya as part of efforts to create a no-fly zone over the country. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says President Obama's decision to attack is naïve, hypocritical and incoherent.
Guest: Matt Rothschild, editor, "The Progressive." Recent piece on Libya: http://wpr.org/r/?488

 
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Friday
3/18/2011
6:00 AM
 110318A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Wisconsin’s proud tradition continues tonight with the Friday fish fry. After six, Gene Purcell and his guest will discuss what makes it so special, and they'll take your recommendations for best fish fry venue in the state.
Guest: Michael Bie (BEE), a writer about Wisconsin and author of several books about travel, history and culture of the state. www.ClassicWisconsin.com.

 
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Friday
3/18/2011
7:00 AM
 110318B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After seven, Gene Purcell talks with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker about the state’s budget situation. Then, at about seven-twenty, his guest will discuss the science behind the earthquake in Japan and whether the Midwest is due for a serious quake.
Guests:

- 7:07 - Scott Walker, Governor, Wisconsin.

- 7:20 - Keith Sverdrup (SVAIR-drup), Professor of Geophysics, UW-Milwaukee.

 
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Friday
3/18/2011
7:30 AM
 110318X

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Many people in Wisconsin and around the world used social networking to follow protests and politics in Madison. After 7:30, join Gene Purcell and his guest for a look at how Twitter, Facebook, and other online resources are changing the way we watch the news.
Guest: Dietram Scheufele (DEE-trum SHOY-full-luh) Professor of Life Sciences-Communication at UW-Madison.

 
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Friday
3/18/2011
8:00 AM
 110318C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Gene Purcell and his guests. They'll tackle the latest developments in Wisconsin's budget and politics, along with top national news stories.
Guests:

- Peg Lautenschlager, Attorney at the law firm Bauer and Bach, and Former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin

- Jo Egelhoff, Editor of FoxPolitics.net

 
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Thursday
3/17/2011
6:00 AM
 110317A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After weeks of heated debate, state senators from both parties are making small steps toward building a working relationship. After six, Gene Purcell and his guest look at the prospects for cooperation…and how this legislature compares to those of the past.
Guest: Bill Kraus, veteran Republican political strategist and board member, Common Cause in Wisconsin.

 
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Thursday
3/17/2011
7:00 AM
 110317B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
A movement to boycott businesses that supported Scott Walker’s gubernatorial campaign is gaining attention. After seven, Gene Purcell’s guest will discuss whether boycotts are effective and how businesses can respond.
Guest: Tom O'Guinn, Professor of Marketing. Research Fellow, Brand and Product Management Center, UW School of Business.

 
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Thursday
3/17/2011
7:30 AM
 110317X

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After 7:30, Gene Purcell talks to a Wisconsin expert on disaster recovery about the latest from Japan and whether we’re prepared for disasters here in the United States. http://www.ready.gov
Guest: Ogden Rogers, Professor and Chair of the Social Work Program at UW-River Falls. He is Senior consultant for the U.S. Public Health Services Disaster Technical Assistance Center, and a Consultant for the International Services Division for the American Red Cross.

 
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Thursday
3/17/2011
8:00 AM
 110317C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, Gene Purcell talks to a Wisconsin professor who’s working on a new book on the history of public employee unions.
Guest: Will Jones, Associate Professor of History at UW-Madison. Author, “The Tribe of Black Ulysses: African American Lumber Workers in the Jim Crow South.” He is working on a book on public employees unions titled “The New Color of Class: Public Employees and the Future of Organized Labor”

 
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Wednesday
3/16/2011
6:00 AM
 110316A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After six, join Gene Purcell and his guest for a look at the future of public schools in Wisconsin . . . and the impact of the state budget conflict on education in the state.
Guest: Alan Borsuk (BORE-suk), senior fellow in law and public policy, Marquette University Law School. Education Beat, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

 
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Wednesday
3/16/2011
7:00 AM
 110316B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
The crisis at the Fukushima nuclear complex in Japan is prompting calls for the United States to review its nuclear policies. After seven, in this week’s Big Question, Gene Purcell’s guests debate whether new nuclear plants should be built in the United States.
Guests:

- Erich (Eric) Pica (PEE-kuh), President, Friends of the Earth.

- H. Sterling Burnett, Senior Fellow, National Center for Policy Analysis.

 
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Wednesday
3/16/2011
8:00 AM
 110316C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
As women climb the ladder of success, the role of men in society is changing, and male pop culture role models can mostly be classified as “slackers” and “dudes.” After eight, Gene Purcell’s guest discusses how societal changes are causing men to fall through the cracks of achievement and why it’s time for them to “man up.”
Guest: Kay Hymowitz, the William E. Simon fellow at the Manhattan Institute and the author of, "Manning Up: How the Rise of Women Has Turned Men Into Boys."

 
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Tuesday
3/15/2011
6:00 AM
 110315A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Oil prices have gone up lately, as have prices at-the-pump. After six, Gene Purcell’s guest looks at the causes of the rise in gas prices . . . and the risks of our dependence on oil.
Guest: Lisa Margonelli, Director, Energy Policy Initiative, New America Foundation. Author, “Oil On the Brain: Petroleum's Long Strange Trip to Your Tank”

 
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Tuesday
3/15/2011
7:00 AM
 110315B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After seven, Gene Purcell talks with a UW nuclear power expert about the latest news from Japan, and whether the U.S. can learn from these events and apply the knowledge to its own nuclear power plants.
Guest: Michael Corradini, Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Chair, Engineering Physics Department, UW-Madison.

 
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Tuesday
3/15/2011
7:30 AM
 110315Y

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
According to Gene Purcell’s guest, after seven-thirty, forced unionism of teachers is neither fair nor democratic. This segment's guest discusses why he applauds Governor Walker’s efforts to reign-in public unions, and why the movement will spread to other states.
Guest: Tracey Bailey, Director of Education Policy, Association of American Educators. http://www.aaeteachers.org/

 
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Tuesday
3/15/2011
8:00 AM
 110315C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
After eight, Gene Purcell talks with the author of a new book on money management. Join the discussion about setting financial goals, getting organized, and making sure you’re using your money wisely while pursuing your dreams.
Guest: Louis Barajas, financial advisor. Author, “My Street Money: A Street-Level View of Managing Your Money From the Heart to the Bank.” http://wpr.org/r/?479

 
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Monday
3/14/2011
6:00 AM
 110314A

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Car-makers Ford and Toyota are among the winners of the 2011 Consumer Reports auto ratings. After six, Gene Purcell and his guest talk about what separates the best automakers from the rest, and why the idea of a used-car is particularly appealing this year.
Guest: Mike Quincy, Automotive Analyst, Consumer Reports. http://wpr.org/r/?474

 
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Monday
3/14/2011
7:00 AM
 110314B

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
It’s The State Capitol Report, after seven. Gene Purcell welcomes WPR reporter Shawn Johnson for a look at the aftermath of last week’s vote on collective bargaining, and what lies ahead for the State budget.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
3/14/2011
7:30 AM
 110314Y

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
Recall fever has swept Wisconsin, with efforts underway to recall sixteen State Senators. After seven-thirty, Gene Purcell talks about how recalls work with the head of the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board.
Guest: Kevin Kennedy, Director and General Counsel, Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. http://gab.wi.gov

 
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Monday
3/14/2011
8:00 AM
 110314C

Gene Purcell in for Joy Cardin
How did the word "die" become "kick-the-bucket" and how did "underwear" become "unmentionables"? After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest explore the world of euphemisms . . . how they arise, and what they tell us about our culture.
Guest: Ralph Keyes, author, speaker, and teacher. Author, "Euphemania".

 
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Friday
3/11/2011
6:00 AM
 110311A

Joy Cardin
Tea party actions and current protests in Madison are bringing a lot of people into political participation . . . some for the first time. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at what gets people involved in politics . . . and whether they’ll stick around for the long haul.
Guest: Lew Friedland, professor of journalism and mass communication and Director, Center for Communication and Democracy, UW-Madison.

 
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Friday
3/11/2011
7:00 AM
 110311B

Joy Cardin
After seven, join Joy Cardin and her guest for discussion of the latest developments in the ongoing debate over collective bargaining and public employee unions.
Guest: Arnold Shober, Professor of Government at Lawrence University

 
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Friday
3/11/2011
7:30 AM
 110311X

Joy Cardin
With a steady stream of protests and polls over collective bargaining, along with campaign-style T-V ads to influence public opinion, after seven-thirty, Joy Cardin asks her guest if any of this makes a difference when it comes to policy-making.
Guest: Dhavan (dah-VON) Shah, Professor of Mass Communication and Political Science, and Director of the Mass Communication Research Center, UW-Madison.

 
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Friday
3/11/2011
8:00 AM
 110311C

Joy Cardin
After eight, on The Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests take a look at the dramatic developments in the ongoing budget repair debate.
Guests:

- Chris Lato, public relations director, Avicom Communications Group. Former communications director, Republican Party of Wisconsin.

- Ruth Conniff, Political Editor, The Progressive.

 
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Thursday
3/10/2011
6:00 AM
 110310A

Joy Cardin
Wisconsin's State Senate voted yesterday evening on changes to Wisconsin's collective bargaining laws for public employees. After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at last night's dramatic turn of events.
Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College

 
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Thursday
3/10/2011
7:00 AM
 110310B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin is joined by education expert Diane Ravitch for her take on the Wisconsin education budget, charter schools, teacher unions, and more.
Guest: Diane Ravitch, Research Professor of Education, New York University. Senior fellow, Brookings Institution. Author, "The Death and Life Of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice are Undermining Education". Diane Ravitch speaking earlier this week in Madison: www.uwex.edu/ics/stream/session.cfm?eid=26442&sid=47311

 
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Thursday
3/10/2011
7:30 AM
 110310X

Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven-thirty, is an expert on negotiation . . . and he’s got some advice for Governor Walker and lawmakers about what they’re doing wrong in the ongoing budget dispute . . . and what they should be doing instead.
Guest: Stuart Diamond, Professor, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. Author, "Getting More: How to Negotiate to Achieve Your Goals in the Real World." www.gettingmore.com

 
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Thursday
3/10/2011
8:00 AM
 110310C

Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guest with your responses to the surprising developments on collective bargaining for public employees.
Guest: Dennis Dresang, professor emeritus of public affairs and political science, and founding director, the La Follette School of Public Affairs, UW-Madison.

 
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Wednesday
3/9/2011
6:00 AM
 110309A

Joy Cardin
Governor Walker and Unions certainly have their differences, but according to Joy Cardin’s guest, after six, they often share a libertarian view of private interest. He’ll describe why a Union is best when it serves the common good . . . not its individual members.
Guest: R.J. Snell, Associate Professor of Philosophy, and Director, Institute for Civic Virtue and the Common Good, Eastern University. Piece on unions: http://wpr.org/r/?458

 
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Wednesday
3/9/2011
6:30 AM
 110309X

Joy Cardin
Collective bargaining is not a constitutional right in Wisconsin, but Joy Cardin’s guest, after six-thirty, says it should be. He’ll discuss his reasoning for that conclusion and how it can be accomplished.
Guest: Ben Price, Projects Director, Community Environment Legal Defense Fund. Piece on collective bargaining: http://wpr.org/r/?460

 
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Wednesday
3/9/2011
7:00 AM
 110309B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it's this week's Big Question on the ongoing state budget battle. Joy Cardin asks her guests who should compromise on collective bargaining . . . Governor Walker and Senate Republicans . . . or Senate Democrats.
Guests:

- Brian Fraley, Director, MacIver Institute.

- Scot Ross, Executive Director, One Wisconsin Now.

Their regular online feature, "That's Debatable" www.wisopinion.com

 
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Wednesday
3/9/2011
8:00 AM
 110309C

Joy Cardin
In the age of e-mail, Smart Phones, and Twitter updates, we are constantly connected to one another. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest explore how technology has redrawn the boundaries in our relationships . . . between intimacy and solitude . . . and how online social networks affect our face-to-face time.
Guest: Sherry Turkle, Professor, Social Studies of Science and Technology, Program in Science, Technology, and Society at MIT. Founder and current director, MIT Initiative on Technology and Self. Author, "Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other."

 
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Tuesday
3/8/2011
6:00 AM
 110308A

Joy Cardin
Governor Walker's proposed two-year budget would cut funding for family planning services and repeals a law forcing insurance companies to cover prescription contraceptives. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he believes the budget respects the consciences of taxpayers. Then, after six-thirty, Joy's guest describes why she believes it's an assault on women and families.
Guests:

6:00 - Matt Sande, Director of Legislation, Pro-Life Wisconsin.

6:30 - Chris Taylor, Policy Director, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin.

 
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Tuesday
3/8/2011
7:00 AM
 110308B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says the Governor's budget proposal will hurt low-income Wisconsinites, with cuts to tax credits and changes in Medicaid and child care subsidies.
Guest: Jon Peacock, Research Director for the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families and Director of the Wisconsin Budget Project.

 
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Tuesday
3/8/2011
7:30 AM
 110308X

Joy Cardin
According to Joy Cardin's guest, after seven-thirty, the Wisconsin image could be taking a "hit" from all the national attention on the political deadlock and protests at the Capitol.
Guest: Tom Still, President, Wisconsin Technology Council. Former Associate Editor, Wisconsin State Journal.

 
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Tuesday
3/8/2011
8:00 AM
 110308C

Joy Cardin
Get answers to your personal finance questions on a special post-pledge-drive edition of On Your Money. After eight, Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley will take as many of your questions as they can.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner, Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC
www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
3/7/2011
6:00 AM
 110307A

Joy Cardin
Governor Walker’s budget includes changes on environmental issues, including the elimination of a recycling mandate and related funding. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest says the governor’s budget is going in the wrong direction when it comes to natural resources.
Guest: Spencer Black, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at UW-Madison, and former Democratic State Assembly Representative from Madison

 
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Monday
3/7/2011
7:00 AM
 110307B

Joy Cardin
Recall efforts are sweeping Wisconsin in response to the budget repair battle. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest is not a fan of recalls . . . but he thinks some of the efforts will lead to recall elections.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee.

 
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Monday
3/7/2011
7:30 AM
 110307X

Joy Cardin
The State Capitol Report continues, after seven-thirty. Joy Cardin talks with three WPR reporters covering the politics and protests relating to the state budget.
Guests:

7:36 - Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter

7:42 - Gil Halsted, WPR Reporter

7:50 - Shamane Mills, WPR Reporter

 
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Monday
3/7/2011
8:00 AM
 110307C

Joy Cardin
NPR strives to bring accurate and transparent news to its listeners every day. That’s according to Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight: the NPR Ombudsman. She’ll talk about media ethics and the decisions that drive NPR’s daily news coverage.
Guest: Alicia Shepard, Ombudsman, National Public Radio. Teaches a graduate-level course in Media Ethics, Georgetown University.
Alicia's "behind the scenes" of Talk of the Nation: http://wpr.org/r/?451

 
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Friday
3/4/2011
6:00 AM
 110304A

Joy Cardin
The budget turmoil in Wisconsin has a lot of people feeling the stress. . . across the political spectrum. After six, Joy Cardin’s guest has tips on managing stress in tough times . . . and you can tell Joy what you do, and where you go, to relax.
Guest: Robert McGrath, clinical psychologist and Coordinator, Mind/Body Wellness Services, UW-Madison.

 
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Friday
3/4/2011
7:00 AM
 110304B

Joy Cardin
Joy Cardin’s guest, after seven, says he’s always on the lookout for "sentences that take your breath away.” He’ll show you how to compose powerful sentences, and explores examples from the great writings of John Updike, William Shakespeare, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Guest: Stanley Fish, professor of law, Florida International University, Miami. Dean Emeritus, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois-Chicago. Author, "How To Write A Sentence: And How To Read One".

 
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Friday
3/4/2011
8:00 AM
 110304C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They'll examine all-things Budget, including Governor Walker’s proposed two-year fiscal plan, the latest on the Budget Repair Bill stalemate, and a look at the federal budget picture.
Guests:

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

- Christine Bremer-Muggli, attorney, Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau. Delegate, 2008 Democratic National Convention.

 
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Thursday
3/3/2011
6:00 AM
 110303A

Joy Cardin
After six, get your game-on with Joy Cardin and WPR’s self-appointed Game Guru. Tune in for great reasons to play board games . . . recommendations for games to play . . . and a fun reason to become a member of WPR.
Guest: Rob Ferrett, program producer, Wisconsin Public Radio... and self-appointed WPR Game Guru.

 
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Thursday
3/3/2011
7:00 AM
 110303B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest says Wisconsin could fix its budget shortfall with a plan that includes tax increases on wealthier Wisconsinites.
Guest: Marc Levine, professor of history, economic development, and urban studies, UWM. Founding director, Center for Economic Development. His piece on the state budget appeared last weekend in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

 
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Thursday
3/3/2011
8:00 AM
 110303C

Joy Cardin
Share your travel dreams and realities, after eight, when Joy Cardin talks with the author of “1,000 Places to See Before You Die.”
Guest: Patricia Schultz, author, “1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler’s Life List” part of the “1,000 Places” series.

 
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Wednesday
3/2/2011
6:00 AM
 110302A

Joy Cardin
Governor Walker has laid out his budget plan for the next two years, including massive cuts to education and local governments. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the impact the budget cuts will have across Wisconsin . . . and they welcome your reaction.
Guest: Andrew Reschovsky, Professor of Public Affairs and Applied Economics, UW-Madison.

 
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Wednesday
3/2/2011
7:00 AM
 110302B

Joy Cardin
After seven, this week’s Big Question is about the Governor’s budget address. Joy Cardin asks leaders from both major parties for their response to Governor Walker’s plans.
Guests:
- Brian Schimming, Vice-Chair, Republican Party of Wisconsin.
-
Mike Tate, Chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

 
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Wednesday
3/2/2011
8:00 AM
 110302C

Joy Cardin
After eight, join Joy Cardin and her guests for a round-up of Governor Scott Walker's proposed biennial budget . . . and call in with your comments.
Guests:

8:12 - Bryan Kennedy, President, Wisconsin chapter, American Federation of Teachers.

8:20 - John Reinemann, Legislative Director, Wisconsin Counties Association.

8:35 - Jerry Deschane, Executive Vice President, Wisconsin Builders Association.

8:40 - Rick Wells, Chancellor, UW-Oshkosh.

**stay tuned for more**

 
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Tuesday
3/1/2011
6:00 AM
 110301A

Joy Cardin
After six, get some tasty recipes for some of the healthiest foods on Earth, as Joy Cardin’s guest shares some tips on cooking with 'superfoods'.
Guest: Kathy Griswold, chef and instructor, Bliss Flow Yoga and Wellness, Madison.

 
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Tuesday
3/1/2011
7:00 AM
 110301B

Joy Cardin
Democratic State Senators are still refusing to return to Wisconsin in a move to boycott Gov. Walker’s budget repair bill. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest analyzes the strategy behind their actions, the recall efforts, and other related political activities across Wisconsin.
Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College.

 
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Tuesday
3/1/2011
8:00 AM
 110301C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s a special pledge drive edition of On Your Money. Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for advice on making the most of Social Security, as well as answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
2/28/2011
6:00 AM
 110228A

Joy Cardin
After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest for a look at media coverage of the political deadlock over the Budget Repair bill now stalled in the legislature, and the protests at the State Capitol.
Guest: Hernando Rojas, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, UW-Madison.

 
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Monday
2/28/2011
7:00 AM
 110228B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it's The State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin and WPR reporter Shawn Johnson will get you caught up on the very latest on Governor Walker's budget repair bill, his upcoming budget address, and the other rumblings in State government.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
2/28/2011
8:00 AM
 110228C

Joy Cardin
Heart Health Month wraps up today, and after eight, Joy Cardin’s guest shares practical tips to beat Heart Disease.
Guest: Joe Piscatella, author, “Prevent, Halt, and Reverse Heart Disease: 109 Things You Can Do”.

 
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Friday
2/25/2011
6:00 AM
 110225A

Joy Cardin
After six, Joy Cardin and her guest take a mini-tour of some of the best places to dine-out in Wisconsin, plus a healthy list of other fun activities in the state. You're invited to call-in with your recommendations. Plus, find out how your pledge of support to WPR could earn you a gift certificate to one of many great Wisconsin restaurants.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers. Monthly contributor to our “Tell Joy Where to Go” programs.
Wisconsin Restaurant Association: www.wirestaurant.org/

 
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Friday
2/25/2011
7:00 AM
 110225B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest describes how he set out of find out what makes some people and places happier than others. He’ll share his findings, and has tips on what we can do to be happier as individuals and as a society.
Guest: Dan Buettner (BYOOT-ner), author, “Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zone Way” and “The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest.” www.bluezones.com

 
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Friday
2/25/2011
8:00 AM
 110225C

Joy Cardin
From the latest on the state budget repair battle, to big news on the Defense of Marriage Act . . . After eight, you'll get two takes on the biggest news stories this week on The Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:
- Kevin Hermening, Political Activist and Former chair, Marathon County Republican Party.

- Joe Wineke, former state Senator and former chair, Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

 
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Thursday
2/24/2011
6:00 AM
 110224A

Joy Cardin
According to the Tea Association of the U.S.A., more than 127 million Americans drink tea daily. Are you one of them? After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the different varieties of tea, the health benefits, and how to brew them properly. Plus, learn how your pledge of support to WPR can earn you a sampler tea package.
Guest: Maleah Moskoff (muh-LEE-yuh MAHS-cough), owner, Cha Cha Tea. www.ChaChaTea.net.

 
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Thursday
2/24/2011
7:00 AM
 110224B

Joy Cardin
After seven, politics, polls, and prank phone-calls are in the news, as the budget repair battle continues. Get a look at the latest with Joy Cardin and her guest.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison. Co-Developer and Contributor, www.Pollster.com

 
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Thursday
2/24/2011
8:00 AM
 110224C

Joy Cardin
What can a changing environment and the decline of Antarctic Penguin populations mean for us here in the U.S.? After eight, Joy Cardin’s guest describes how the stark effects of climate change at the Earth's poles are a sign of things to come around the globe.
Guests:
- Fen Montaigne, journalist, senior editor, online magazine Yale Environment 360. Author, "Fraser’s Penguins: A Journey to the Future in Antarctica".
- Cynthia Schuster, Acting Assistant Talk Director, WPR. She recently traveled to Antarctica.

 
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Wednesday
2/23/2011
6:00 AM
 110223A

Joy Cardin
Governor Walker delivered a "fireside chat" on the ongoing Budget Repair issue last night. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at what the Governor had to say, along with the latest news from the legislature.
Guest: Dennis Riley, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point.

 
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Wednesday
2/23/2011
7:00 AM
 110223B

Joy Cardin
In Governor Walker's budget repair bill, most of Wisconsin's public employees would not be allowed to negotiate items beyond wages. In this week's Big Question, Joy Cardin's guests of opposing perspectives debate whether public workers should be allowed to collectively bargain.
Guests:
- Rick Badger, Executive Director, American Federal State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 40 http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/116194424.html
- Daniel DiSalvo, Assistant Professor of Political Science, City College of New York. http://wpr.org/r/?419

 
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Wednesday
2/23/2011
8:00 AM
 110223C

Joy Cardin
Tens of thousands of protestors have made their way to the Capitol over the last week and a half. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the history and effectiveness of public protests, and how today’s protests compare to Tea Party rallies, anti-war protests in the 1960’s, and others.
Guest: David Meyer, Professor of Sociology and Political Science at the University of California Irvine; his books include “The Politics of Protest: Social Movements in America” His blog: http://politicsoutdoors.com/

 
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Tuesday
2/22/2011
6:00 AM
 110222A

Joy Cardin
The Eau Claire city council passed a resolution opposing changes in Wisconsin labor laws. After six, Joy Cardin talks with the Eau Claire City Manager, who says limits on collective bargaining won't help his city's bottom line.
Guest: Mike Huggins, Eau Claire City Manager.

 
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Tuesday
2/22/2011
6:30 AM
 110222X

Joy Cardin
Republican State Senator Dale Schultz is proposing a compromise to Governor Walker’s budget repair bill: End collective bargaining by public employees, but only until mid-2013. After six-thirty, Joy Cardin’s guest describes why he says the plan is the right approach to resolving a contentious issue.
Guest: Scott Milfred, Editorial Page Editor, Wisconsin State Journal. Compromise piece: http://wpr.org/r/?415

 
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Tuesday
2/22/2011
7:00 AM
 110222B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says Wisconsin's budget repair bill is an effort to weaken unions, for the political benefit of the Republican Party.
Guest: David Madland, director of the American Worker Project at the Center for American Progress Action Fund. His piece in the Christian Science Monitor: http://wpr.org/r/?416

 
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Tuesday
2/22/2011
7:30 AM
 110222Y

Joy Cardin
National conservatives are keeping a close watch on what’s taking place at the state capitol these days. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin’s guest explains why he says the American people cannot afford for the state to lose its showdown with public sector unions.
Guest: James Sherk, Labor Policy Fellow, Heritage Foundation. Heritage interview with Governor Walker: http://wpr.org/r/?417

 
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Tuesday
2/22/2011
8:00 AM
 110222C

Joy Cardin
After eight, Joy Cardin talks to The Ultimate Cheapskate about ways to save money, and explains why doing a "trash can autopsy" can cut waste and save cash.
Guest: Jeff Yeager, The Ultimate Cheapskate. He's the author of "The Cheapskate Next Door" and is a columnist at www.thedailygreen.com.
His website: www.ultimatecheapskate.com

 
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Monday
2/21/2011
6:00 AM
 110221A

Joy Cardin
After six, it's your chance to sound off on the ongoing battle over the state budget and public employees. Joy Cardin welcomes your opinions, thoughts, and feelings about the Wisconsin story that's captured national attention.
 
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Monday
2/21/2011
7:00 AM
 110221B

Joy Cardin
After seven, it's a special edition of the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin. WPR reporter Shawn Johnson will update the latest in the ongoing budget repair battle, and Joy will welcome guest lawmakers, analysts, and commentators.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter
Other scheduled guests:

7:10 - Jon Erpenbach, Democratic State Senator from Middleton

7:15 - Dean Knudson, Republic State Senator from Hudson

7:20 - Andrew Reschovsky, Professor of Public Affairs and Applied Economics at UW-Madison

7:35 - Patrick McIlheran (MAC-ull-hair-in), editorial columnist at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

7:40 - Eugene Kane, Columnist and blogger for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

 
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Monday
2/21/2011
8:00 AM
 110221C

Joy Cardin
Today is President’s Day, but according to Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, it wasn't always Presidents who led the way. A look at the important role of America’s First Ladies in history.
Guest: Feather Schwartz Foster, independent presidential historian. Author, "The First Ladies: From Martha Washington to Mamie Eisenhower: An Intimate Portrait of the Women Who Shaped America.” http://www.featherfoster.com/

 
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Friday
2/18/2011
6:00 AM
 110218A

Joy Cardin
Many Wisconsinites are coming down with spring fever thanks to the warm weather this week. After six, Joy Cardin's guest has tips on how to grow herbs, including how to start them indoors, preparing them for the backyard, and their many uses.
Guest: Jackie Johnson, Herbalist. Central District Delegate, Herbal Society of America. http://www.herbsociety.org/

The Wisconsin Herbalist: http://www.thewisconsinherbalist.com/

 
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Friday
2/18/2011
7:00 AM
 110218B

Joy Cardin
Governor Scott Walker's proposal to strip Wisconsin public unions of most of their collective bargaining rights is at the center of protests at the State Capitol. After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest explains why he believes the traditional idea behind unions does not translate well in the public sector.
Guest: Rick Esenberg, Professor, Marquette University Law School. Recent opinion piece: http://wpr.org/r/?410

 
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Friday
2/18/2011
7:30 AM
 110218X

Joy Cardin
There's more turmoil in the on-going budget repair effort, as Senate Democrats leave the Capitol to prevent a vote. Stay with Joy Cardin and her guest, after seven-thirty, for more analysis.
Guest: Eric Giordano, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of Wisconsin Institute of Public Policy & Service, UW-Marathon County.

 
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Friday
2/18/2011
8:00 AM
 110218C

Joy Cardin
After eight, it’s The Week In Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Public employee issues have dominated Wisconsin news this week, and that will be a big part of today’s show, along with other national and state news stories.
Guests:
- Bill Lueders, News Editor, Isthmus newspaper. www.thedailypage.com

- Steve Prestegard, Publisher and Editor, "Marketplace Magazine" His Marketplace of Ideas Blog: http://wpr.org/r/?224

 
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Thursday
2/17/2011
6:00 AM
 110217A

Joy Cardin
From "L-O-L" to "O-M-G," the acronyms we use in email and texting are slowly creeping into our speech . . . and politicians and news anchors are no exception. After six, Joy Cardin asks her guest, "When did we start talking like text messages?"
Guest: Robert Lane Greene, correspondent for the Economist and writer for the magazine’s language blog, “Johnson.” Author of the upcoming book “You Are What You Speak: Grammar Grouches, Language Laws, and the Politics of Identity.”

 
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Thursday
2/17/2011
7:00 AM
 110217B

Joy Cardin
After seven, Joy Cardin’s guest lays out the impact of proposed federal cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and how Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Public Radio would be affected.
Guest: Malcolm Brett, director of Broadcast and Media Innovations, UW-Extension.

 
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Thursday
2/17/2011
7:30 AM
 110217X

Joy Cardin
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin and her guest take a look at the politics of Governor Walker's budget reform bill, and how it fits into Wisconsin labor history.
Guest: Dennis Dresang, professor emeritus of public affairs and political science, and founding director, La Follette School of Public Affairs, UW-Madison.

 
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Thursday
2/17/2011
8:00 AM
 110217C

Joy Cardin
Cities magnify humanity’s strengths. That’s the message from Joy Cardin’s guest, after eight, who discusses how cities played a large, and positive, role in the history of the nation and the world.
Guest: Edward Glaeser (GLAZER), professor of economics, Harvard University. Author, "Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier and Happier".

 
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