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Thursday
12/6/2012
8:00 AM
121206C

How Experience Shapes the Mind
In the "nature versus nurture" debate, nurture wins, according to Joy Cardin's guest this hour. He'll describe how our experiences continually shape our personality over a lifetime.
Guest: Jesse Prinz, distinguished professor of Philosophy and director of the Committee for Interdisciplinary Science Studies at the City University of New York, Graduate Center. He's the author of Beyond Human Nature: How Culture and Experience Shape the Human Brain.

Thursday
12/6/2012
9:00 PM
121206C

Wednesday
12/5/2012
6:00 AM
121205A

Hot Dog Culture in America
How did the hot dog become a symbol of American culture? Joy Cardin speaks to a food historian about the history of the hot dog and how it became such an important part of our nation's culture.

Guest:

Bruce Kraig, author of "Man Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture in America." He's a Professor Emeritus at Roosevelt University. He's a noted food historian who's the author of "Hot Dogs: A Global History." He's also the founding president of the Culinary Historians of Chicago and of the Chicago Food and Foodways Roundtable, and is president of the new Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance.

Wednesday
12/5/2012
7:00 AM
121205B

Big Question: Dollar bill or dollar coin?
U.S. lawmakers are considering replacing the dollar bill with a coin, a move that could reportedly save the government more than $4 billion over 30 years. Joy Cardin's guests of opposing perspectives discuss this week's Big Question: Should the paper dollar be scrapped in favor of the hardier coin? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Robert Whaples, Professor of Economics and Chair of the Economics Department, Wake Forest University.

- Shawn Smeallie, Executive Director, Dollar Coin Alliance.

Wednesday
12/5/2012
8:00 AM
121205C

Happiness (if we can't stand positive thinking)
Joy Cardin's guest says positive thinking makes us less happy...and the best way to find happiness might be to stop looking for it.
Guest: Oliver Burkeman (BURK-man), writer for The Guardian and author of "The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking"

Wednesday
12/5/2012
9:00 PM
121205C

Tuesday
12/4/2012
6:00 AM
121204A

On Your Health with Zorba Paster
Wisconsin health officials say the number of flu cases this year is running ahead of last year's pace. Joy Cardin talks with public radio's Dr. Zorba Paster about the importance of getting immunized. He also discusses the benefits of coffee, how to communicate with your doctor, treating the "winter blues," and more.
Guest: Dr. Zorba Paster, public radio's favorite family doctor and author of "The Longevity Code." You can hear him Saturdays at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on "Zorba Paster On Your Health." www.wpr.org/zorba/

Tuesday
12/4/2012
7:00 AM
121204B

Latest in State and National Politics
The fiscal cliff, Governor Walker's plans for Wisconsin, and a possible change to the Senate filibuster-those are a few of the political topics for Joy Cardin and her guest.
Guest: John Nichols, Associate Editor of The Capital Times and Washington Correspondent for The Nation magazine.

Tuesday
12/4/2012
8:00 AM
121204T

On Your Money: December 4
It's time for a special "membership drive" edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley focus on specific areas of personal finance, including household incomes, saving for retirement and paying down debt. Plus, he'll have answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
12/4/2012
9:00 PM
121204C

On Your Money: December 4
Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. As a thank-you for lots of pledges during our Fall membership drive, Kevin will answer as many listener questions as he can.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
12/3/2012
6:00 AM
121203A

More school vouchers in Wisconsin?
Governor Walker says Wisconsin's education system will be a top priority next year-including expansion of school voucher programs. Joy Cardin and her guest look at the prospects for more vouchers in state schools. And in this week's Wake-Up Call, the FCC wants to relax laws that ban ownership of multiple media outlets in one market-and Joy's guest says that's a mistake.
Guest: Steve Correia, (korea), Associate Professor of Teacher Education at St. Norbert College.

Wake-up call guest: Craig Aaron, president and CEO of Free Press

Monday
12/3/2012
7:00 AM
121203B

WI Tribes Seeking Night Hunt
Wisconsin's Chippewa tribes are seeking a permit for an off-reservation night deer hunt, but the Department of Natural Resources is blocking their efforts in court. Joy Cardin's guest is a member of the Native American community and explains what this dispute is all about.

Guest:

Paul DeMain, producer for IndianCountryTV.com. He's a member of the Oneida Nation of WI, and of Ojibwe descent, with relations on many Ojibwe reservations here in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He's also a former Indian Affairs Policy Advisor under Governor Anthony S. Earl from 1982-1986.

Monday
12/3/2012
7:30 AM
121203X

State Capitol Report: WMA Head on Mining Reform
The head of the Wisconsin Mining Association says the state's mining laws are outdated and need changes. In the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest lays out the modifications he'd like to see to provide mining companies with more certainty than they have now.
Guest: Tim Sullivan, chairman, Wisconsin Mining Association, and former president/CEO of Bucyrus International.

Monday
12/3/2012
8:00 AM
121203C

Mondays with Mike: December 2012
It's the first Monday of the month, which means Wisconsin Public Radio's head honcho drops by. He discusses WPR's upcoming mini-pledge drive, holiday specials, and answers your questions about WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

Monday
12/3/2012
9:00 PM
121203C

Friday
11/30/2012
6:00 AM
121130A

Tell Joy Where to Go: December 2012
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas despite a lack of snow across nearly the whole state. Joy Cardin's guest has a sleigh full of festive seasonal events to get in the spirit, and invites you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for some holiday cheer in Wisconsin. Events sampler: http://wpr.org/r/?950
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers; Contributing Travel Editor, The American BoomeR online magazine; monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

Friday
11/30/2012
7:00 AM
121130B

The $60,000 Dog
Why are some people so attached to their animals? Joy Cardin's guest explores this question in her memoir on the relationships she's had with animals throughout her life.

Guest: Lauren Slater, author of "The $60,000 Dog: My Life with Animals." She's a psychologist and the author of other books including "Opening Skinner's Box: Great Psychological Experiments of the 20th Century" and "Lying: A Metaphorical Memoir."

Friday
11/30/2012
8:00 AM
121130C

Week in Review for November 30th, 2012
The governor says mining is a top priority, the fiscal cliff negotiations keep rolling, and it's still a tough road for a likely nominee to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Joy Cardin and her guests will tackle those and other top stories on this edition of the Week in Review.
Guests:
--Ben Manski, Executive Director of Liberty Tree
--Owen Robinson, Columnist at the West Bend Daily News, and blogger at www.bootsandsabers.com

Friday
11/30/2012
9:00 PM
121130C

Thursday
11/29/2012
6:00 AM
121129A

Talking to kids about Santa
Santa will be on the minds of many children and parents over the next month. Joy Cardin's guest psychologist has suggestions on how to talk to kids about Santa, and when to give them new information.
Guest: Bruce Henderson, Professor of Psychology at Western Carolina University

Thursday
11/29/2012
7:00 AM
121129B

Wisconsin's Budgetary Priorities
Gov. Scott Walker says his top budget priorities include creating jobs, developing the workforce, overhauling education, reforming government and investing in infrastructure. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the significance of these approaches and invites you to weigh in with your budgetary requests for Wisconsin.
Guests: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee.

Thursday
11/29/2012
8:00 AM
121129C

Global Warming
Joy Cardin's guest says that the fossil-fuel industry is Public Enemy Number One to the survival of our planet. He'll discuss the math of global warming and why we need to take a hard look at the world's oil industries.

Guest:

Bill McKibben, author, environmentalist, and activist. In 1988, he wrote "The End of Nature", the first book for a common audience about global warming. He is the co-founder and Chairman of 350.org, an international climate campaign that works in 188 countries around the world.

Thursday
11/29/2012
9:00 PM
121129C

Wednesday
11/28/2012
6:00 AM
121128A

Improving air travel
24 million Americans plan on traveling by air during the holiday season, according to one group's estimate. Joy Cardin's guest says our flying experience can be much improved by getting rid of hidden fees, ending TSA "tyranny," and more. Plus, he invites you to share your recent airline experiences, good or bad.
Guest: Brandon Macsata, Executive Director, Association for Airline Passenger Rights. www.flyfriendlyskies.com

Wednesday
11/28/2012
7:00 AM
121128B

Big Question: Same-Day Voter Registration
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says he wants to do away with same-day voter registration in the state, but that it's not a top priority. Joy Cardin's guests of opposing perspectives discuss this week's Big Question: Should Wisconsin keep or kill same-day voter registration? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Andrea Kaminski, Executive Director, League of Women Voters of Wisconsin. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?940

- Kevin Binversie (bin-VER-see), political commentator for "The Wisconsin Reporter"; he used to work at the Heritage Foundation, served in the George W. Bush administration and worked on numerous state Republican campaigns. Column: http://wpr.org/r/?941

Wednesday
11/28/2012
8:00 AM
121128C

Instant Gratification
Joy Cardin's guest says we've become obsessed with instant gratification - and we have to change that, for the good of ourselves, our communities, and our country.
Guest: Rich Harwood, Founder and President of The Harwood Institute; his newest book is "The Work of Hope: how Individuals and Organizations Can Authentically Do Good" www.theharwoodinstitute.com

Wednesday
11/28/2012
9:00 PM
121128C

Tuesday
11/27/2012
6:00 AM
121127A

Giving Tuesday
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, today is "Giving Tuesday," an effort to promote donations to non-profits. Joy Cardin talks to her guests about the "Giving Tuesday" campaign-and about the difference everyday people can make with their donations.
Guests:

6 - Henry Timms, Deputy Executive Director of the 92nd Street Y in New York, the group that started the "Giving Tuesday" project http://givingtuesday.org/

6:30 - Lisa Dietlin (DEET-lin), philanthropy expert and author of "Making A Difference: 365 Tips, Ideas and Stories to Change Your World"
Also: Janet Nowak with Bethesda Lutheran Communities in Watertown and Lori Schroeder with the Ripon College Office of Community Engagement (partners in Giving Tuesday)

Tuesday
11/27/2012
7:00 AM
121127B

Two Takes on GOP and Anti-Tax Pledge
Some high-profile Congressional Republicans are saying it's time to do away with Grover Norquist's anti-tax pledge in order to avert the "fiscal cliff." Joy Cardin's first guest says Republicans will become irrelevant if they violate the Taxpayer Protection Pledge; her second guest says political leaders need to take a principled stand and not be beholden to interest groups.
Guests:

- Roger Pilon (puh-LAHN), Vice President for Legal Affairs and Director of the Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?938

- Lara Brown, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Villanova University. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?939

Tuesday
11/27/2012
8:00 AM
121127C

On Your Money: November 27
It's another edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss the pros and cons of online holiday shopping, things to know about Medicare, and buying a new vehicle.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
11/27/2012
9:00 PM
121127C

On Your Money: November 27
It's another edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss some great money-saving advice and answer your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
11/26/2012
6:00 AM
121126A

Hostess Labor Dispute
Should we blame the unions for the demise of Twinkies, Sno-Balls, and Wonder Bread? Joy Cardin's guest says the story is much more complicated than that. He'll explain what's going on and why we shouldn't blame the unions.

Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy's guest warns of cybercriminals this holiday season, and shares some tips to make your Cyber Monday and subsequent online shopping experiences safer and more secure. http://wpr.org/r/?928

Guest:

- Michael Rosen, economics instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College. He is also president of the union representing MATC faculty, counselors, and professional staff.

- Sandy Chalmers, Division Administrator for Trade and Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Monday
11/26/2012
7:00 AM
121126B

State Capitol Report: Gov. Scott Walker
In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin talks with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker about the state's priorities for 2013, including the next budget, mining reform, job creation, and more.
Guest: Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin. http://wpr.org/r/?929

Monday
11/26/2012
7:30 AM
121126X

Wisconsin GOP control: here to stay?
Wisconsin Republicans control state government after this month's elections-and Joy Cardin's guest says when you look at the numbers and the districts, they are likely to keep control for a long time.
Guest: Jack Craver, political reporter at the Capital Times. His Politiscope blog: http://wpr.org/r/?925

Monday
11/26/2012
8:00 AM
121126C

Wisconsin's Best Beers
It's an exciting time for Wisconsin's beer industry with some new breweries opening around the state and different kinds of beer being unveiled. Joy Cardin's guest discusses these and other developments, and invites you to share your favorite Wisconsin brewery or place to enjoy a pint.
Guest: Kevin Revolinski, world travel expert from Madison, and author of several guide books, including "Wisconsin's Best Beer Guide: A Travel Companion," available soon in its second edition. http://wpr.org/r/?927

Monday
11/26/2012
9:00 PM
121126C

Friday
11/23/2012
6:00 AM
121123A

Volunteer Wisconsin
This time of year, many people donate their time and energy to help the less fortunate. But volunteers are needed at all times of the year. Joy Cardin speaks to a volunteer expert about the benefits of volunteering and the opportunities available in Wisconsin.

Guest:

Rachel Bruns, Director of Volunteer Wisconsin. You can find volunteer opportunities near you at http://volunteerwisconsin.org/

Friday
11/23/2012
7:00 AM
121123B

National Day of Listening
Joy Cardin welcomes StoryCorps founder Dave Isay (I-say) to talk about the National Day of Listening-a chance to collect and record stories from our loved ones. This year, the effort focuses on collecting stories from veterans and active duty military personnel.
Guest: Dave Isay, Founder and President of StoryCorps; his books include "All There Is: Love Stories from StoryCorps" www.storycorps.org

Friday
11/23/2012
8:00 AM
121123C

Week in Review for November 23rd, 2012
On a special holiday edition of the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests look at the latest news in state and national politics.
Guests:

--Steve Prestegard, journalist and blogger at StevePrestegard.com.

--John Smart, past chair of the Price County Democratic Party; regular contributor to Fighting Bob and newspapers around Wisconsin.

Friday
11/23/2012
9:00 PM
121123C

Thursday
11/22/2012
6:00 AM
121122A

Wild turkeys 101
For many of us, today's turkey talk may only extend to whether we prefer white or dark meat or which side dishes to plate with it. However, Joy Cardin's guest discusses this fascinating bird - from how it behaves to its thriving population in Wisconsin, and more - and invite you to share your encounters with wild hens and gobblers.
Guest: Stan Temple, Professor Emeritus of Conservation, Forest and Wildlife Ecology, and Environmental Studies, UW-Madison; Senior Fellow, Aldo Leopold Foundation.

Thursday
11/22/2012
7:00 AM
121122B

How did you become a Packers fan?
For many years, the Green Bay Packers were synonymous with Thanksgiving Day. Even though the green and gold are not on the schedule this year, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why we're thankful for the Pack, and invites you to share how and why you first became a fan.
Guest: Gary D'Amato (duh-MAH-toe), sports reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel who covers the Green Bay Packers. Submit your Packers story: http://wpr.org/r/?921

Thursday
11/22/2012
8:00 AM
121122C

Best gift ever given or received
Joy Cardin welcomes Connie Kilmark for a WPR Thanksgiving tradition, sharing stories of the best gifts ever given or received...and you can call in and share your best gift ever.
Guest: Connie Kilmark, founder of the counseling and consulting firm, Kilmark & Associates.

Thursday
11/22/2012
9:00 PM
121122C

Wednesday
11/21/2012
6:00 AM
121121A

Best Words of 2012
Oxford American Dictionaries says the word of 2012 is "gif," Dictionary.com says the word of the year is "bluster"...what do you think? Joy Cardin speaks with a language expert about the best words of 2012.

Guest:

Grant Barrett, co-host of A Way With Words, which airs Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m. on the Ideas Network. He's also involved with the American Dialect Society's Word of the Year Vote (which happens in the first week of January). He's just submitted a list of top words of 2012 for The New York Times (this is his 9th year doing this for NYT).

Wednesday
11/21/2012
7:00 AM
121121B

Big Question: Pathway to Citizenship?
President Obama recently said he expects action on comprehensive immigration reform shortly after his inauguration. Meanwhile, two U.S. Senators from opposing sides of the aisle are pushing for a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants already in the country. Joy Cardin's guests discuss this week's Big Question: Should immigration reform include a pathway to citizenship? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Bob Dane, Communications Director, Federation for American Immigration Reform. http://www.fairus.org/

- Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Executive Director, Voces de la Frontera. http://www.vdlf.org/

Wednesday
11/21/2012
8:00 AM
121121C

What Ethical Conundrums Say About Ourselves
This hour, Joy Cardin and her guest grapple with a collection of classic and modern ethical dilemmas. From ethical impasses to matters of crime and punishment, discover what our response to today's tough questions say about our general approach to morality.
Guest: Jeremy Stangroom, an elected Fellow of the Committee for the Scientific Examination of Religion; co-founder and New Media editor of The Philosophers' Magazine; author of, "Would You Eat Your Cat? Key Ethical Conundrums and What They Tell You About Yourself."

Wednesday
11/21/2012
9:00 PM
121121C

Tuesday
11/20/2012
6:00 AM
121120A

National Toy Hall of Fame
Star Wars action figures and dominoes are the newest members of the National Toy Hall of Fame. Joy Cardin and her guest talk about toys that stand the test of time--and you can share your favorites.
Guest: Chris Bensch, Vice President for Collections at the Strong Museum in Rochester New York; the museum includes the National Toy Hall of Fame and the National Museum of Play. www.toyhalloffame.org

Tuesday
11/20/2012
7:00 AM
121120B

Open Line
Joy Cardin gets suggestions from listeners about programs and ideas they'd like to hear on Wisconsin Public Radio in our Open Line.

Tuesday
11/20/2012
8:00 AM
121120C

Holiday Shopping Tips
Need some advice on how to save money on your holiday shopping? What about saving on your holiday meals? Joy Cardin gets money-saving tips from a local mom who saved forty thousand dollars in one year.

Guest:

Dannelle Gay, author of the "Operation 40K" blog. Her website is www.Operation40k.blogspot.com. She also teaches Couponing 101 and Black Friday Boot Camp classes in the Madison area.

Tuesday
11/20/2012
9:00 PM
121120C

Monday
11/19/2012
6:00 AM
121119A

Communication hits and misses in campaign 2012
From "you didn't build that" to "binders full of women," John Munson and his guest look at the greatest hits and misses in political communication from this year's election.
Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, John Munson's guest says now is the time to ensure you are fully prepared for winter at its very worst, and why he's also urging everyone to have a winter emergency kit in their car.
Guests:

- Trevor Parry-Giles, Professor of Communication at the University of Maryland; his books include "The Prime-Time Presidency: The West Wing and U.S. Nationalism"

- Tod Pritchard, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Wisconsin Emergency Management. http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/

Monday
11/19/2012
7:00 AM
121119B

State Capitol Report: November 19
Republican State Representative Robin Vos has been chosen to be the next Assembly Speaker while Democrat Chris Larson will assume the role of Senate Minority Leader. In this week's State Capitol Report, John Munson's guest looks at how these two will shape the state legislature in the next session. Plus, an update on the future of health care insurance exchanges in Wisconsin.
Guests:

- Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

- Gilman Halsted, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter in Madison.

Monday
11/19/2012
7:30 AM
121119X

Health Care Exchanges
Now that Governor Walker has officially decided not to build a state-wide insurance exchange, what will happen in Wisconsin? John Munson talks to a political science professor about what the health care exchanges will look like and what this decision means politically for Governor Walker.

Guest:

Ed Miller, professor of political science at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Monday
11/19/2012
8:00 AM
121119C

Thanksgiving: How to Cook it Well
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can certainly seem like an overwhelming proposition, but John Munson's guest shares some advice - from cooking the bird, to scoring presentation points and more - so you can pull it off and have a great time.
Guest: Sam Sifton, former restaurant critic, New York Times and food columnist, Sunday Times Magazine; author, "Thanksgiving: How to Cook it Well."

Monday
11/19/2012
9:00 PM
121119C

Friday
11/16/2012
6:00 AM
121116A

Fun on Lake Superior!
If you're looking for a great getaway this autumn or winter, consider heading north! John Munson and his guest share some of the many fun and relaxing activities to enjoy on and around Lake Superior, and invite you to "Tell John Where to Go" to take in the big lake.
Guest: Konnie LeMay, editor, Lake Superior Magazine. http://www.lakesuperior.com/

Friday
11/16/2012
7:00 AM
121116B

US Oil Boom?
A new report from the International Energy Agency says the United States could surpass Saudi Arabia in oil production by the end of the decade...and become an oil exporter soon after that. John Munson's guest says there is a serious down side to that prediction.
Guest: Michael Klare, Professor of Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College. His books include "The Race for What's Left: The Scramble for the World's Last Resources."

Friday
11/16/2012
8:00 AM
121116C

Week in Review: November 16
More twists and turns in the case involving former CIA Director David Petraeus, President Obama says immigration reform is on the way, and new leaders are chosen in the state legislature. John Munson's guests discuss these issues and more of the top national and state news in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Keene Winters, financial planner, Schofield; member, Wausau City Council, and member, steering committee of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau.

- Georgia Duerst (DERST)-Lahti (LAH-tee), professor of political science, Beloit College.

Friday
11/16/2012
9:00 PM
121116C

Thursday
11/15/2012
6:00 AM
121115A

Cut Public Broadcasting Funding?
As Congress looks to cut the federal budget, Joy Cardin's guest says public broadcasting should face cuts...and it would be better off without federal funding.
Guest: Trevor Burrus (BURR-us), legal associate at the Cato Institute

Thursday
11/15/2012
7:00 AM
121115B

Attitudes behind calls for secession
People from all 50 states have digitally signed petitions on the White House's website calling for their state to secede from the country. While Joy Cardin's guest says secession isn't going to happen, he discusses the attitudes behind the idea and how we can mend the political fences.
Guest: John Dinan (DIE-nin), professor of political science, Wake Forest University.

Thursday
11/15/2012
8:00 AM
121115C

Consider the Fork
How we cook things matters just as much, if not more, than what we cook. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who discusses the history of our kitchen technology and how it has shaped our society.

Guest:

Bee Wilson, author of "Consider the Fork: A History of How We Cook and Eat." She's a food writer, historian, and author of a weekly food column for the Sunday Telegraph's Stella magazine. She's been named BBC Radio's Food Writer of the Year and is a three-time Guild of Food Writers' "Food Journalist" of the Year. Her other books include "Swindled: The Dark History of Food Fraud."

Thursday
11/15/2012
9:00 PM
121115C

Wednesday
11/14/2012
6:00 AM
121114A

Legalize Marijuana in Wisconsin?
Now that Colorado and Washington state have both voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, what is the state of cannabis legalization in Wisconsin? Joy Cardin speaks to a guest from a marijuana law reform group about what this election means for cannabis in Wisconsin.

Guest:

Jay Selthofner (SELL-toff-ner), treasurer and co-founder of Northern Wisconsin NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws)

Wednesday
11/14/2012
7:00 AM
121114B

Big Question: How to avoid the fiscal cliff?
President Obama, the Democratic Senate and the Republican House are working to avert massive spending cuts and tax increases on January 1, 2013. Joy Cardin's guests discuss this week's Big Question: Who has the better approach to avoiding the fiscal cliff, President Obama or the House-led GOP? Poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Dan Holler, Communications Director, Heritage Action for America. http://heritageaction.com/

- Robert Frank, Professor of Management and Economics, Cornell University; columnist, New York Times. http://www.robert-h-frank.com/

Wednesday
11/14/2012
8:00 AM
121114C

What now for the Republican Party?
After Mitt Romney's loss to President Obama last week, many Republicans are trying to figure out how to proceed and be a significant force in future elections. Joy Cardin's guest weighs in on why she thinks Romney and other Republicans went down and what she thinks the GOP needs to do to win over voters again.
Guest: Bay Buchanan, political strategist and conservative pundit; she served as a senior adviser to Mitt Romney during his presidential campaign and is the former U.S. Treasurer under President Reagan.

Wednesday
11/14/2012
9:00 PM
121114C

Tuesday
11/13/2012
6:00 AM
121113A

Holiday Travel Tips
It's getting to be the most wonderful time of year, which means long trips, busy airports, and lots of holiday traffic. Joy Cardin gets holiday travel tips from a travel consultant, who will answer your questions about traveling for the holidays and for winter vacations.

Guest:

Barbara Kazmer, travel consultant at Capitol Travel in Madison

Tuesday
11/13/2012
7:00 AM
121113B

Fallout of Petraeus Resignation
News of the affair involving CIA Director David Petraeus and his biographer is raising questions over whether classified government data - including about the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi - was compromised. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says Petraeus was right to resign and how this may affect U.S. security.
Guest: Dale Herspring, distinguished professor of political science, Kansas State University, and member, Council on Foreign Relations. Author of several books, including "Military Culture and Civil-Military Relations: The American, Canadian, German and Russian Cases."

Tuesday
11/13/2012
8:00 AM
121113C

On Your Money: November 13
It's another edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss some FAQs regarding saving for retirement, options for health insurance, and the upsides and downsides of layaway. Plus, he'll have answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member, McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
11/13/2012
9:00 PM
121113C

Monday
11/12/2012
6:00 AM
121112A

Social impact of frac sand mining, homeless vets
There's a lot of debate about the environmental and economic impacts of frac sand mining in Wisconsin, but what about the social impact? Joy Cardin speaks to an anthropology professor about how frac sand mining affects communities around Wisconsin.

And for a Veteran's Day Wake-Up Call, Joy Cardin's guest says some of Wisconsin's veterans are homeless-and need help meeting their needs.

Guest: Tom Pearson, assistant professor of anthropology at UW-Stout

Wake-Up Call guest: Dennis Johnson, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative www.neverhomeless.org/

Monday
11/12/2012
7:00 AM
121112B

State Capitol Report: November 12
In this week's State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest recaps last week's elections, including the Republicans taking back full control of state government, and what their priorities are for the next legislative session.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
11/12/2012
7:30 AM
121112X

Lawmakers Weigh in on Upcoming Session
The State Capitol Report continues after seven-thirty when Joy Cardin talks with two state lawmakers about the goals and ambitions for the next legislative session, including the state budget, mining, jobs and more.
Guests:

- Peter Barca, Democratic State Representative, Kenosha; Assembly Minority Leader.

- Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator, West Bend; Assistant Majority Leader-elect.

Monday
11/12/2012
8:00 AM
121112C

DEROS Vietnam
In honor of Veterans Day, Joy Cardin speaks to a Vietnam vet about his time as an Army journalist in Southeast Asia and his book of short stories about soldiers in Vietnam who served as cooks, clerks, correspondents, and other soldiers who performed non-combat duties.

Guest:

Doug Bradley, author of "DEROS Vietnam: Dispatches from the Air-Conditioned Jungle." He's a Vietnam veteran, a former Army journalist, and he teaches a Vietnam-related course at UW-Madison.

Monday
11/12/2012
9:00 PM
121112C

Friday
11/9/2012
6:00 AM
121109A

Tell Joy What to Learn: Lifelong Learning
Tell Joy what to learn! Joy Cardin and her guest look at the value of continuing education and lifelong learning in Wisconsin...and you can tell us about adult education classes you've taken, or want to take.
Guest: David Schejbal (SKAY-bul), dean of Continuing Education, Outreach and E-Learning at University of Wisconsin-Extension.

Friday
11/9/2012
7:00 AM
121109B

A People's History of Libraries
Joy Cardin visits the library. Joy and her guests talk about the role libraries play in our lives and communities.
Guests:
--Wayne Wiegand (WEE-ghend), library historian and author of books including Main Street Public Library: Community Places and Reading Spaces in the Rural Heartland. He's a former professor at the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
--John Cole, Founding Director of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress

Friday
11/9/2012
8:00 AM
121109C

Week in Review: November 9
President Barack Obama wins a second term, Tammy bests Tommy for Wisconsin's U.S. Senate seat, and Republicans retake full control of state government. Joy Cardin's guests discuss the fallout from this week's national and state elections in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Matt Rothschild, publisher, "The Progressive" magazine. http://www.progressive.org/

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

Friday
11/9/2012
9:00 PM
121109C

Thursday
11/8/2012
6:00 AM
121108A

Hunting in Wisconsin State Parks
Wisconsin lawmakers approved hunting in state parks, and the DNR is holding hearings on how that will work. After six, Joy Cardin talks to Wisconsin's state parks director about the hearings and the rules that are in the works.
Guest: Dan Schuller, Wisconsin State Parks Director

Thursday
11/8/2012
7:00 AM
121108B

Gay Marriage at a Tipping Point?
Gay marriage supporters won votes in multiple states on Election Day. Joy Cardin's guest says the nation is at a tipping point, and more states are likely to follow.
Guest: Brian Powell, Professor of Sociology at Indiana University and author of "Counted Out: Same-Sex Relations and Americans' Definitions of Family"

Thursday
11/8/2012
7:30 AM
121108X

More Congressional Gridlock?
With President Obama winning a second term and control of Congress remaining split, Joy Cardin's guest weighs in on whether we should expect more gridlock ahead. Plus, he discusses the major issues facing the House and Senate and how they may get sorted out.
Guest: Steven Smith, Professor of Political Science and Director, Weidenbaum (WEE-den-baum) Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, Washington University, St. Louis.

Thursday
11/8/2012
8:00 AM
121108C

Faitheist
Can atheists and people of faith work together to better our world? Joy Cardin's guest says that they can, and that atheists should engage religious people respectfully instead of treating them with disdain.

Guest:

Chris Stedman, author of "Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious." He's the Assistant Humanist Chaplain at Harvard University, the emeritus managing director of State of Formation at the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue, and the founder of the first blog dedicated to exploring atheist-interfaith engagement, "NonProphet Status."

Thursday
11/8/2012
9:00 PM
121108C

Wednesday
11/7/2012
6:00 AM
121107A

Election Day Wrap
Host Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the results of Tuesday's elections, including races for president, Congress and state legislature. Plus, she gets takes from a couple of Wisconsin's state lawmakers.
Guests:

- Arnold Shober, Associate Professor of Government, Lawrence University.

- Alberta Darling, Republican State Senator, River Hills.

- Fred Risser, Democratic State Senator, Madison; Senate President.

Wednesday
11/7/2012
7:00 AM
121107B

Big Question: Reactions to the elections
Joy Cardin's guests from different political perspectives discuss the results of Tuesday's elections. Plus, they invite you to weigh in on this week's Big Question: How do you feel about how the elections panned out?
Guests:

- Darryl Mayfield, Instructor of Business Ethics, Diverse Cultures and other courses, Upper Iowa University, Wausau; Owner, Bradley-Moesh (MESH) consulting group.

- Chris Lato (LAH-toe), former communications director, Republican Party of Wisconsin, and GOP campaign consultant.

Wednesday
11/7/2012
8:00 AM
121107C

Post-Elections Round-Up
Get a variety of perspectives on yesterday's elections and what the future holds for the state and nation when Joy Cardin holds a post-election round-up.
Guests:

- Ron Johnson, Republican U.S. Senator, Oshkosh.

- Tom Barrett, Democratic Mayor of Milwaukee.

- Christine Bremer-Muggli (BREE-mur-MOO-glee), attorney, Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau.

- Christian Schneider, senior fellow, Wisconsin Public Research Institute; columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and National Review.

- Eugene Kane, long-time columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

- Margaret Farrow, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.

- Stay tuned for additional guests.

Wednesday
11/7/2012
9:00 PM
121107C

Post-Elections Round-Up
Get a variety of perspectives on yesterday's elections and what the future holds for the state and nation when Joy Cardin holds a post-election round-up.
Guests:

- Ron Johnson, Republican U.S. Senator, Oshkosh.

- Tom Barrett, Democratic Mayor of Milwaukee.

- Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney, Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau.

- Christian Schneider, senior fellow, Wisconsin Public Research Institute; columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and National Review.

- Eugene Kane, long-time columnist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

- Margaret Farrow, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.

- Stay tuned for additional guests.

Tuesday
11/6/2012
6:00 AM
121106A

Autumn birding in Wisconsin
The state bird of Oklahoma - the scissor-tailed flycatcher - was recently spotted in southeastern Wisconsin. Joy Cardin's guest discusses this rare sighting and other species you may find as our feathered friends migrate south, plus what you can do to help care for wild birds during the upcoming winter months.
Guest: Andy Paulios (POW-lee-iss), Coordinator, Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative, and biologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. http://www.wisconsinbirds.org/

Tuesday
11/6/2012
7:00 AM
121106B

Movies: still relevant to our popular culture?
Fewer people are going to movies, and the silver screen is losing ground to television and the internet as a key player in popular culture. Joy Cardin asks her guest: are movies still an important part of American popular culture?
Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor of Television and Pop Culture, and Director, Bleier (BLY-er) Center for Television and Popular Culture, Syracuse University.

Tuesday
11/6/2012
8:00 AM
121106C

On Your Money--November 6th, 2012
Financial planner Kevin McKinley joins Joy Cardin for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, share retirement advice, and tell us why a good night's sleep is a smart money move.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
11/5/2012
6:00 AM
121105A

Elder Care
Do you have a plan for when you get older? Are you saving for elder care in case you need it? Joy Cardin's guest says that long-term care planning is an important piece of your retirement planning puzzle. He'll discuss the options you have for long-term care and how to plan for it.

Then, after six-fifty, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy Cardin's guest alerts our listeners to what they can expect at the polls when they vote in the elections on Tuesday.

Guest:

Tom Day, director of the National Care Planning Council

Wake-Up Call Guest:

Cindy Cepress (SEE-priss), Wood County Clerk

Monday
11/5/2012
7:00 AM
121105B

State Capitol Report: November 5
It's a special election day eve edition of the State Capitol Report! Host Joy Cardin talks with WPR reporters from across the state for a final look at the races for state Assembly and state Senate, as well as for U.S. House.
Guests:

- Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

- Mike Simonson, Wisconsin Public Radio's Reporter in Superior.

- Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio's Reporter in Milwaukee.

- Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio's Reporter in Wausau.

- Maureen McCollum, Wisconsin Public Radio's Reporter in La Crosse.

- Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public Radio's Reporter in Green Bay.

Monday
11/5/2012
8:00 AM
121105C

Mondays with Mike: November 2012
Tune in for another monthly installment of Mondays with Mike! Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane joins Joy Cardin to discuss WPR's upcoming election coverage and the latest about WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

Monday
11/5/2012
9:00 PM
121105C

Friday
11/2/2012
6:00 AM
121102A

WPR/St. Norbert Survey
With just a few days until Election Day, Joy Cardin and her guests look at the new numbers in the WPR/St.Norbert Survey...and what they mean for the Senate and Presidential race in Wisconsin.
Guests:

Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Associate at the St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute

Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College

Friday
11/2/2012
7:00 AM
121102B

Presidential Race/Survey Reactions
Joy Cardin and her guest break down the issues in the presidential race here in Wisconsin-and get reaction to the latest numbers from leaders of both political parties.
Guests:

Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Associate at the St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute

7:10-7:20 - Mike Tate, state chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

7:20-7:30 - Brian Schimming, Vice-Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin

7:35-7:45 - Kevin Quinn, Associate Academic Dean and professor of Economics at St. Norbert College.

Friday
11/2/2012
8:00 AM
121102C

Week in Review: November 2
The presidential candidates descend on Wisconsin following Sandy's wrath, new polling continues to show a tight U.S. Senate race, and the final jobs report before Tuesday's elections. Joy Cardin's guests discuss those issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Ed Garvey, Senior Partner at the law firm of Garvey, McNeil and Associates; publisher, www.FightingBob.com.

- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor; blog: http://wpr.org/r/?909.

Friday
11/2/2012
9:00 PM
121102C

Thursday
11/1/2012
6:00 AM
121101A

Food Addiction
Can't stop eating leftover Halloween candy? Have you ever wondered if you're addicted to food? Joy Cardin's guest says that refined foods are just like any other addictive substance, and people can be addicted to food just like they can be addicted to alcohol.

Guest:

Kay Sheppard, licensed mental health counselor, certified eating disorder therapist, and author of "Food Addiction: The Body Knows" and "From the First Bite: A Complete Guide to Recovery from Food Addiction." Her website is http://www.kaysheppard.com

Thursday
11/1/2012
7:00 AM
121101B

Election Home Stretch
Joy Cardin and her guest look at the latest numbers in the election-and the issues and breaking news in the home stretch of campaign 2012.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, Marquette University and Director, Marquette University Law School Poll; Co-founder, www.Pollster.com and founder, www.PollsAndVotes.com.

Thursday
11/1/2012
8:00 AM
121101C

Presidential trivia
Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt - not John F. Kennedy - was the youngest U.S. President? Or that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the same day - July 4, 1826? Joy Cardin's guest shares some more presidential trivia, just in time for election day.
Guest: Richard Lederer, founding co-host, "A Way with Words," which airs on Wisconsin Public Radio Sundays from 9-10 a.m. He's written more than 40 books about language, history and humor, including "Presidential Trivia: The Feats, Fates, Families, Foibles, and Firsts of Our American Presidents." www.verbivore.com

Thursday
11/1/2012
9:00 PM
121101C

Wednesday
10/31/2012
6:00 AM
121031A

Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Joy Cardin speaks to several guests this hour about different aspects of this spooky holiday-its ancient origins, what costumes are popular this year, some of the most haunted spots in Wisconsin, and what scary books will get you in the mood for Halloween.

Guests:

-Edmund Kern, Associate Professor of History at Lawrence University in Appleton, with expertise in the history of superstition, witchcraft, and religious culture

-Mike Flint, owner of Mallatt's Pharmacy in Madison

-Chad Lewis, a paranormal researcher, author, and lecturer

-Becky Spratford, Readers' Advisory Librarian at the Berwyn Public Library in IL, Adjunct Faculty at Dominican University's Graduate School of Library and Information Science, and author of The Readers Advisory Guide to Horror 2nd Edition

Wednesday
10/31/2012
7:00 AM
121031B

Big Question: Vote for President and U.S. Senate
With election day less than a week away, Joy Cardin holds a special straw poll edition of this week's Big Question: Which candidates will be getting your vote for President and U.S. Senate? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy

Wednesday
10/31/2012
8:00 AM
121031C

How to Save the Fine Arts
These days, our eyes are so flooded with bright pictures and flashing text that we must re-learn how to see. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest this hour who says the fine arts are an essential, but forgotten piece of our culture that must be reinvigorated for the sake of our society.
Guest: Camille Paglia (PAH-lee-uh), Professor of Humanities and Media Studies at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She's the author of Glittering Images: A Journey Through Art from Egypt to Star Wars.

Wednesday
10/31/2012
9:00 PM
121031C

How to Save the Fine Arts
These days, our eyes are so flooded with bright pictures and flashing text that we must re-learn how to see. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest this hour who says the fine arts are an essential but forgotten piece of our culture that must be reinvigorated for the sake of our society.
Guest: Camille Paglia (PAH-lee-uh), Professor of Humanities and Media Studies at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She's the author of Glittering Images: A Journey Through Art from Egypt to Star Wars.

Tuesday
10/30/2012
6:00 AM
121030A

Deer Hunt Wisconsin 2012 Preview
Wisconsin's cultural phenomenon known as the gun deer hunt is less than three weeks away! Joy Cardin's guest previews this year's season with regard to new herd research, the role citizens will play in deer management, recruiting new hunters and what makes hunting in the state so enjoyable.
Guest: Dan Small, host/producer of the public television show, "Outdoor Wisconsin," "Outdoors Radio with Dan Small," and contributing editor, Wisconsin Outdoor News. Deer Hunt Wisconsin 2012 special: http://wpr.org/r/?905 (airs Thurs., Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. on Wisconsin Public Television and Milwaukee Public Television)

Tuesday
10/30/2012
7:00 AM
121030B

The storm, the presidential race, and Wisconsin
Joy Cardin gets an update on the massive storm on the East Coast. Then she turns to the presidential campaign, with a look at the political impact of the storm, and the attention Wisconsin is getting from the candidates.
Guests:

Michael Morgan, Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at UW-Madison

Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs at UW-Milwaukee

Tuesday
10/30/2012
8:00 AM
121030C

On Your Money--October 30th, 2012
Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, offer tips on retirement, and share some end-of-Octoberfest advice on beer.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
10/30/2012
9:00 PM
121030C

On Your Money--October 30th, 2012
Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance queries, offer tips on retirement, and share some end-of-Octoberfest advice on beer.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
10/29/2012
6:00 AM
121029A

Future of Energy in Wisconsin
The owner of the Kewaunee nuclear power plant recently announced that the facility will close after not finding a buyer. Gene Purcell's guest discusses what's involved in the decommissioning and what the future of energy holds for Wisconsin.
Then, in the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Gene's guest discusses a few things you need to know about navigating Medicare's open enrollment period.
Guests:

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

- 6:50 - Holin (HAH-lin) Kennen, Lead Dane County Benefit Specialist, Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups. Wisconsin Resources on Medicare: http://wpr.org/r/?901

Monday
10/29/2012
7:00 AM
121029B

State Capitol Report: October 29, 2012
It's the State Capitol Report! Gene Purcell's guest breaks down the third and final U.S. Senate debate between Tommy Thompson and Tammy Baldwin.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
10/29/2012
7:30 AM
121029X

Sen. Chris Larson on State of Education in Wis.
The State Capitol Report continues when Gene Purcell's guest lawmaker discusses what he calls the dire state of public education ahead of a reduction in state aid, along with reforms he'd like to see implemented.
Guest: Chris Larson, Democratic State Senator, Milwaukee. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?899

Monday
10/29/2012
8:00 AM
121029C

Newspaper endorsements for political candidates
The Wausau Daily Herald is endorsing President Barack Obama for another term, the Green Bay Press-Gazette is backing Mitt Romney, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is doing away with endorsements entirely. Gene Purcell's guest discusses the effect that newspaper endorsements have on voters and political campaigns.
Guest: Mike Wagner, Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, UW-Madison. Blog: http://wpr.org/r/?903

Monday
10/29/2012
9:00 PM
121029C

Friday
10/26/2012
6:00 AM
121026A

Tell Joy Where to Go: Halloween and November 201...
If you're looking for some spooktacular ideas to celebrate Halloween, Wisconsin is the place to be! Joy Cardin's guest has plenty of frightening (and not-so-frightening) events taking place across the state, along with some fun fall recommendations for the month of November. Event sampler: http://wpr.org/r/?898
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers; Contributing Travel Editor, The American BoomeR online magazine; monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

Friday
10/26/2012
7:00 AM
121026B

Candidate forum: Reid Ribble
Joy Cardin's candidate forum series for U.S. House races resumes when she talks with Republican U.S. Representative Reid Ribble in the eighth Congressional district.
Guest: Reid Ribble, Republican U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's eighth Congressional district. http://www.ribbleforcongress.com/

Friday
10/26/2012
7:30 AM
121026X

Candidate forum: Jamie Wall
Joy Cardin concludes this week's candidate forum series with a chat with Democrat Jamie Wall in Wisconsin's eighth Congressional district.
Guest: Jamie Wall, independent business consultant, Green Bay; Democratic candidate, eighth Congressional district. http://www.wallforcongress.com/

Friday
10/26/2012
8:00 AM
121026C

Week in Review: October 26
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney debate for the third and final time, September 11 becomes an issue in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race, and state lawmakers call for new gun laws following the Brookfield spa shooting. Joy Cardin's guests discuss those issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Kathleen Falk, former Dane County Executive; delegate, Democratic National Convention.

- Dan Kapanke, former Republican State Senator, La Crosse; owner, La Crosse Loggers baseball team.

Friday
10/26/2012
9:00 PM
121026C

Thursday
10/25/2012
6:00 AM
121025A

Amtrak sees record ridership
Amtrak is breaking ridership records, and Joy Cardin's guest says the numbers show that passenger rail is ready for a comeback.
Guest: James McCommons is author of "Waiting on a Train - The Embattled Future of Passenger Rail Service," and he's written extensively about transportation issues. He has been a journalist for more than twenty-five years, and currently teaches journalism and nature writing at Northern Michigan University.

Thursday
10/25/2012
7:00 AM
121025B

Smiles of the Presidential Candidates
According to Joy Cardin's guest, President Barack Obama was "concealing outrage or disdain" with his smile during the first debate, and Mitt Romney was sporting a "threat grin." She discusses her research examining the candidates' smiles during the debates and what's going on behind them.
Guest: Paula Niedenthal, professor of psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison; she is researching the smiles of the candidates in the presidential debates. Research: http://www.news.wisc.edu/releases/17614

Thursday
10/25/2012
7:30 AM
121025X

Candidate forum: Pat Kreitlow
Joy Cardin's candidate forum series for U.S. House races continues when she talks with Democrat Pat Kreitlow in the seventh Congressional district.
Guest: Pat Kreitlow (KRITE-low), former Democratic State Senator, Chippewa Falls; Democratic candidate, Wisconsin's 7th Congressional district. http://kreitlowforcongress.com/
(Note: Republican U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy declined our invitation to appear. http://www.duffyforcongress.com/)

Thursday
10/25/2012
8:00 AM
121025C

The Science of Good Cooking
Good quality ingredients and a chef's intuition are key elements to making a great dish. However, Joy Cardin's guest says five-star cooking really boils down to... science. He shares a few concepts from the kitchen, including measuring, time and temperature, and techniques, that he says every cook should know.
Guest: Jack Bishop, Editorial Director, America's Test Kitchen. Editor, "The Science of Good Cooking: Master 50 Simple Concepts to Enjoy a Lifetime of Success in the Kitchen." http://www.americastestkitchen.com/

Thursday
10/25/2012
9:00 PM
121025C

Wednesday
10/24/2012
6:00 AM
121024A

Eye Care and Protection
Joy Cardin's guest discusses how to keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear, and answers your questions about eye conditions, eye injuries and other eye-related matters.
Guest: Dr. Barb Blodi (BLO-dee), ophthalmologist, UW Hospital and Clinics; professor, UW Department of Opthalmology and Visual Sciences. Eye and vision health: http://wpr.org/r/?895

Wednesday
10/24/2012
7:00 AM
121024B

Candidate forum: Ron Kind
Our candidate forum series resumes when Joy Cardin talks with Democratic Congressman Ron Kind in Wisconsin's third district.
Guest: Ron Kind, Democratic U.S. Representative, Wisconsin's third Congressional district. http://www.ronkind.org/

Wednesday
10/24/2012
7:30 AM
121024X

Candidate forum: Ray Boland
Joy Cardin's candidate forum series for U.S. House races continues when she talks with Republican Ray Boland in the third Congressional district.
Guest: Ray Boland, retired colonel, U.S. Army, and retired state Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Republican candidate, Wisconsin's third Congressional district. http://www.bolandforcongress.com/

Wednesday
10/24/2012
8:00 AM
121024C

Project Censored--stories not in the media
Joy Cardin's guest says the mainstream media are not covering some of the most important stories of the year. Join the conversation about the newest list of under-reported stories, according to the group Project Censored.
Guest: Andy Lee Roth, associate director of Project Censored and co-editor of Censored 2013 http://www.projectcensored.org/

Wednesday
10/24/2012
9:00 PM
121024C

Tuesday
10/23/2012
6:00 AM
121023A

The Shadow Scholar
Over the last decade, Joy Cardin's guest made a living by helping college students cheat. What started as a small assignment blossomed into a full-blown business. Along the way, he discovered what he believes are serious flaws in the nation's educational system and in our culture.

Tuesday
10/23/2012
7:00 AM
121023B

Third Presidential Debate
The third and final presidential debate focused on foreign policy, and Joy Cardin speaks to a foreign policy expert about each candidate's foreign policy strategy.

Guest:

Jeremi Suri, Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs, History, and Public Policy at the University of Texas-Austin, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and the Strauss Center for International Security and Law. He's a former E. Gordon Fox professor of history at UW-Madison. His latest book is "Liberty's Surest Guardian."

Tuesday
10/23/2012
8:00 AM
121023C

Controlling credit debt
Joy Cardin's guest has advice on the use and abuse of credit cards-including how to get out of credit card debt, how to protect our credit and identity information, and how to keep our credit spending under control during the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Guest: Gail Cunningham, Vice President of Membership and Public Relations National Foundation for Credit Counseling www.nfcc.org

Tuesday
10/23/2012
9:00 PM
121023C

Monday
10/22/2012
6:00 AM
121022A

Women More Ambitious Than Men?
In a reversal of traditional gender roles, more young women than young men think having a high-paying career is important, according to a Pew Research Survey. Joy Cardin speaks to a sociology professor about how significant this survey is and what it means for traditional gender roles.
At 6:50, it's the Wake-Up Call. A recent report says this was one of the deadliest years for motorcycle drivers in Wisconsin. Joy Cardin talks to a motorcycle safety instructor about the factors at play, and how to stay safe on the roads.

Guest: Kathleen Gerson, Professor of Sociology and Collegiate Professor of Arts and Science at New York University, and author of "The Unfinished Revolution: Coming of Age in a New Era of Gender, Work, and Family."

Wake-Up Call Guest: Jason Herheim (HUR-hyme), lead motorcycle safety instructor at Madison College.

Monday
10/22/2012
7:00 AM
121022B

Candidate forum: Chad Lee
Joy Cardin holds a candidate forum for Wisconsin's second Congressional District when she welcomes Republican Chad Lee.
Guest: Chad Lee, entrepreneur from Mount Horeb, Republican candidate for Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District. http://chadleeforcongress.com/

Monday
10/22/2012
7:30 AM
121022X

Candidate forum: Mark Pocan
Joy Cardin continues her candidate forum series for Wisconsin's second Congressional District when she talks with Democrat Mark Pocan.
Guest: Mark Pocan, Democratic State Representative, Madison; Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District. http://pocanforcongress.com/

Monday
10/22/2012
8:00 AM
121022C

Roots
Do you like root vegetables? Joy Cardin speaks to a food writer about her latest cookbook all about root vegetables-full of the lore and history of each vegetable, how to buy and store them, and, best of all, how to cook with them!

Guest:

Diane Morgan, author of "Roots: The Definitive Compendium with More Than 225 Recipes."She's an award-winning cookbook author, freelance food writer, culinary instructor, and restaurant consultant.

Monday
10/22/2012
9:00 PM
121022C

Friday
10/19/2012
6:00 AM
121019A

Autumn Photography
Autumn is a beautiful season, so why not capture it on film to enjoy all year long? Rob Ferrett speaks with a Wisconsin photographer about how we should take fall photographs and asks you to share your favorite fall photography spots!

Guest:

Spyros(SPEAR-ohs) Heniadis (hen-ee-AH-dis), blogger, photographer, and photography teacher

Friday
10/19/2012
7:00 AM
121019B

Senate Debate Wrap
Rob Ferrett speaks to a political science professor about the second U.S. Senate debate in Wisconsin. He'll discuss the performances of former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson and Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin and get your take on the debate.

Guests:

--Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College

--7:15-Brian Schimming, Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin

--7:30-Tammy Baldwin, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin

Friday
10/19/2012
8:00 AM
121019C

Week in Review for October 19th. 2012
It's been a big week for debates, both in the presidential race and Wisconsin's US Senate campaign. In this edition of the Week in Review, Rob Ferrett and his guests will talk about the impact of the debates, and other top state and national news.
Guests:

Ruth Conniff, Political Editor of The Progressive magazine

Margaret Farrow, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

Friday
10/19/2012
9:00 PM
121019C

Thursday
10/18/2012
6:00 AM
121018A

Wisconsin's U.S. Senate and Presidential races
With less than three weeks to go until the elections, Rob Ferrett's guest previews tonight's U.S. Senate debate between Tommy Thompson and Tammy Baldwin. He also discusses what the latest Marquette University Law School Poll says about the Senate and presidential races in Wisconsin.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, Marquette University and Director, Marquette University Law School Poll; Co-founder, www.Pollster.com and founder, www.PollsAndVotes.com.

Thursday
10/18/2012
7:00 AM
121018B

Candidate forum: Joseph Kexel
It's time for another installment of our candidate forum series! Host Rob Ferrett talks with Joseph Kexel, the Libertarian candidate in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race.
Guest: Joseph Kexel, founder and owner, Vikkex, an IT consulting company in Kenosha; he's the Libertarian candidate in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race. www.Kexel2012.com.

Thursday
10/18/2012
7:30 AM
121018X

Voter Fraud Billboards
Billboards in Milwaukee warn of stiff consequences for people convicted of voter fraud-but Rob Ferrett's guest says the signs are a voter suppression effort.
Guest: Mike Wilder, Director of the African-American Civic Engagement Roundtable in Milwaukee and member of the staff of the Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund.

Thursday
10/18/2012
8:00 AM
121018C

Mind Over Mind
Are our expectations good or bad for us? Rob Ferrett speaks to a science journalist about how our expectations shape our reality and how assumptions can harm us-and help us.

Guest:

Chris Berdik, author of "Mind Over Mind: The Surprising Power of Expectations." He's a science journalist and a former staff editor at The Atlantic and Mother Jones. He's written for numerous publications including New Scientist, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Thursday
10/18/2012
9:00 PM
121018C

Wednesday
10/17/2012
6:00 AM
121017A

Official Food of Wisconsin
What do you think should be the "official" food of Wisconsin? Joy Cardin speaks with two guests about our state's great food traditions and lets you vote on what the official food of Wisconsin should be!

Guests:

Arthur Ircink, creator and executive producer of Wisconsin Foodie

Kyle Cherek, host of Wisconsin Foodie

Wednesday
10/17/2012
7:00 AM
121017B

Big Question, live from the Pabst Theater
Joy Cardin continues a live broadcast at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee; she'll get two perspectives on last night's presidential town hall debate in this week's Big Question segment. Vote in the online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

Owen Robinson, Columnist at the West Bend Daily News, and blogger at www.bootsandsabers.com

Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University

Wednesday
10/17/2012
8:00 AM
121017C

Media coverage of elections
Social media, fact-checking, and debate moderators have been hot issues in the presidential race. Joy Cardin and her guests look at media coverage of this year's elections.
Guests:

-Eugene Kane, long-time columnist for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

-Jessica McBride, Senior Journalism Lecturer, UW-Milwaukee

-Sumana Chattopadhyay, Assistant Professor of Communication at Marquette University

Wednesday
10/17/2012
9:00 PM
121017C

Tuesday
10/16/2012
6:00 AM
121016A

World Food Day
Tuesday is World Food Day, and Joy Cardin's guest discusses how you can get involved in fighting world hunger. She says by reducing food waste, eating more locally and seasonally, and by eating less meat and dairy, you're helping to reduce the problem of hunger around the world.

Guest:

Vicky Rateau (ra-TOE), GROW campaign manager for Oxfam America

Tuesday
10/16/2012
7:00 AM
121016B

Candidate forum: Nimrod Allen III
Joy Cardin kicks off her candidate forum series for Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race when she sits down with Independent Nimrod Allen III.
Guest: Nimrod Allen III, former Marine serving in Iraq and Afghanistan; founder, Independent Democratic Enforcement Alliance (IDEA) Party; Independent candidate, Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race. www.yuallen.com

Tuesday
10/16/2012
7:30 AM
121016X

Business ethics and politics
Some prominent business leaders are suggesting their employees vote for Mitt Romney, saying layoffs could result from another term under Barack Obama. Joy Cardin talks to a business ethics expert about where to draw the line between business and politics.
Guest: Denis Collins, Professor of Business Ethics at Edgewood College in Madison. http://deniscollins.tumblr.com/

Tuesday
10/16/2012
8:00 AM
121016C

On Your Money--October 16th, 2012
Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. As a thank-you for lots of pledges during our Fall membership drive, Kevin will answer as many listener questions as he can.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
10/16/2012
9:00 PM
121016C

Monday
10/15/2012
6:00 AM
121015A

Why are we so rude online?
When we go online...our polite social norms often go out the window. Joy Cardin's guest is looking for an answer to the question: why are we so rude online?

Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Last week, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned of a "cyber-Pearl Harbor" and proposed new measures to protect the U.S. from cyber attacks. Joy Cardin's guest explains the current cyber threats and the new cyber security legislation.

Guest: Elizabeth Bernstein (BURN-steen), columnist at the Wall Street Journal, where she writes the "Bonds: On Relationships" column. Her article: http://wpr.org/r/?886

Wake-Up Call Guest: Fred Cate, Distinguished Professor and C. Ben Dutton Professor of Law at Indiana University and Director of the Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research

Monday
10/15/2012
7:00 AM
121015B

State Capitol Report, October 15th, 2012
Join Joy Cardin and WPR reporters for a look at a Vice Presidential visit, the race for the State Assembly, and the kick-off of a new series on Wisconsin voters.
Guests:

7:06 -- Maureen McCollum, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter in La Crosse

7:15-ish - Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

Monday
10/15/2012
7:30 AM
121015X

Election Observers
The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin's guest discusses the need for election observers to monitor the November 6 vote. She also explains how you can help be an election watchdog at Wisconsin polling places.
Guest: Andrea Kaminski, Executive Director, League of Women Voters in Wisconsin. http://wpr.org/r/?887

Monday
10/15/2012
8:00 AM
121015C

Living Color
Why does the biological trait of skin color have so much social meaning? Joy Cardin's guest explores this topic and explains the biological and social history of skin color.

Guest:

Nina Jablonski, author of "Living Color: The Biological and Social Meaning of Skin Color." She's a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at Pennsylvania State University. She's also the author of "Skin: A Natural History."

Monday
10/15/2012
9:00 PM
121015C

Friday
10/12/2012
6:00 AM
121012A

Wisconsin's Historic Bars and Breweries
Bars, taverns and breweries have a very rich social and cultural history in Wisconsin. Joy Cardin's guest discusses their beginnings, the effects of temperance and Prohibition, and what they say about our attitudes towards gender, ethnicity and morality. Plus, weigh in with your favorite historic bar or brewery in the state.
Guest: Jim Draeger (DRAY-guy), architectural historian, and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, Wisconsin Historical Society. Co-author, "Bottoms Up: A Toast to Wisconsin's Historic Bars & Breweries." http://wpr.org/r/?885

Friday
10/12/2012
7:00 AM
121012B

Ecothrifty
You may think it's more expensive to be environmentally-friendly, but Joy Cardin's guest says it's simply not true. She'll share her "eco-thrifty" tips for how to have a green lifestyle without breaking your budget.

Guest:

Deborah Niemann, author of "Ecothrifty: Cheaper, Greener Choices for a Happier, Healthier Life." She's a homesteader, writer, and self-sufficiency expert. She's also the author of "Homegrown and Handmade: A Practical Guide to More Self-Reliant Living."

Friday
10/12/2012
8:00 AM
121012C

Week in Review for October 12th. 2012
On the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests look at last night's vice-presidential debate and other top state and national news stories.
Guests:

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

Chris Lato, former communications director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin and GOP campaign consultant.

Friday
10/12/2012
9:00 PM
121012C

Thursday
10/11/2012
6:00 AM
121011A

Chocolate!
Who doesn't like chocolate? Joy Cardin's guest will discuss all things chocolate-the different varieties, the best cheese, beer and wine pairings, and how to best enjoy hot chocolate!

Guest:

Gail Ambrosius, owner of Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier in Madison

Thursday
10/11/2012
7:00 AM
121011B

Covering Up Libya Attacks?
Ahead of a House committee hearing Wednesday, the State Department now says it never believed the September 11th attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi was prompted by an anti-Islam video. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says the Obama administration is covering up the deadly attack in Libya.
Guest: James Carafano (kair-uh-FAH-no), Deputy Director, Institute for International Studies, and Director, Foreign Policy Studies, Heritage Foundation. http://wpr.org/r/?883

Thursday
10/11/2012
7:30 AM
121011X

Stopping political robocalls
Because political robocalls are exempt from the federal Do Not Call registry, many Americans have received automated political phone calls this election cycle. Joy Cardin's guest says they are obnoxious, an invasion of privacy, and should be stopped.
Guest: Shaun Dakin (DAY-kin), CEO and Founder, Citizens for Civil Discourse, and the National Political Do Not Call Registry. www.stoppoliticalcalls.org

Thursday
10/11/2012
8:00 AM
121011C

Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Carl Kasell
Joy Cardin talks to NPR legend Carl Kasell about his radio career and his current gig with "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me."
Guest: Carl Kasell, long-time news announcer for Morning Edition, and judge and scorekeeper for Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me (which airs Saturday at noon and Sunday morning at 7 here on the Ideas Network)

Thursday
10/11/2012
9:00 PM
121011C

Wednesday
10/10/2012
6:00 AM
121010A

Just Tell Me What to Eat!
Joy Cardin's guest doctor says healthy food can be delicious-and he has the recipes to prove it.
Guest: Dr. Timothy Harlan, Executive Director for the Tulane University Center for Culinary Medicine and author of "Just Tell Me What to Eat! The Delicious Weight Loss Plan for the Real World." His "Dr. Gourmet" website: www.drgourmet.com

Wednesday
10/10/2012
7:00 AM
121010B

Big Question: Defund public broadcasting?
Big Bird has been getting a lot of attention since Mitt Romney said in last week's presidential debate that he'd cut federal funding to PBS. Joy Cardin's guests weigh in on this week's Big Question: Should public broadcasting continue to receive government funding?
Guests:

- Josh Stearns, Journalism and Public Media Campaign Director, Free Press. www.freepress.net

- Kevin Binversie (bin-VER-see), political blogger, Milwaukee; he used to work at the Heritage Foundation, served in the George W. Bush administration and worked on numerous state Republican campaigns. Column: http://wpr.org/r/?880

Wednesday
10/10/2012
8:00 AM
121010C

Boost Your Brain Power!
Joy Cardin's guest says you can improve and energize your brain at any age. She'll share tips on how to increase your memory, better your mood, and get a healthier brain!

Guest:

Dr. Marie Pasinski, author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Boost Your Brain Power!: You Can Improve and Energize Your Brain at Any Age." She is a Harvard Medical School neurologist, a writer, and a speaker.

Wednesday
10/10/2012
9:00 PM
121010C

Tuesday
10/9/2012
6:00 AM
121009A

Fat Bullying
People across the country have been talking about bullying ever since a Wisconsin TV news anchor addressed a letter from a viewer criticizing her weight on the air. Joy Cardin speaks to a guest who addresses the stigma of being overweight or obese and says that your appearance doesn't reflect your lifestyle.

Guest:

Harriet Brown, professor of magazine journalism at the Newhouse School at Syracuse University and author of "Brave Girl Eating: A Family's Struggle with Anorexia."

Tuesday
10/9/2012
7:00 AM
121009B

Contaminated medication leads to meningitis
An unusual form of meningitis is causing trouble around the nation, after being spread by a contaminated pain injection. Joy Cardin talks to a disease expert about what happened, what should be done about it, and how to prevent future outbreaks.
Guest: Dr. Dennis Maki (MACK-ee), Professor of Medicine in the Section of Infectious Diseases at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, and Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.

Tuesday
10/9/2012
8:00 AM
121009C

On Your Money: October 9
It's another edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss the good and bad news on paying for college, credit cards for college students, and selecting a major.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
10/9/2012
9:00 PM
121009C

On Your Money: October 9
It's another edition of On Your Money. Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley discuss the good and bad news on paying for college, credit cards for college students, and selecting a major.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
10/8/2012
6:00 AM
121008A

Best Places for Everything
Travel is about the experience, not the destination. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who travels more than 400 thousand miles a year and shares his insider's view of the best places for everything.

Guest:

Peter Greenberg, author of "The Best Places for Everything: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to the Greatest Experiences Around the World." He is the travel editor for CBS News, a contributing editor to Men's Health, and he appears regularly on The Early Show and CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley. His website is www.petergreenberg.com.

Monday
10/8/2012
7:00 AM
121008B

State Capitol Report, October 8th, 2012
A presidential visit, new election poll numbers, and the battle to control the state legislature-those are a few of the topics for Joy Cardin and Shawn Johnson on this week's edition of the State Capitol Report.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

Monday
10/8/2012
8:00 AM
121008C

Amazing Words
You may not spend a lot of time thinking about individual words that make up the English language, but Joy Cardin's guest certainly does! He discusses the fascinating etymologies and letter patterns of everyday words, how the Bible, mythology and show business spark phrases in daily vocabulary, and much more.
Guest: Richard Lederer, founding co-host of "A Way with Words," which airs on Wisconsin Public Radio Sunday mornings from 9-10. He's written more than 35 books about language, history and humor, including his newest book, "Amazing Words."

Monday
10/8/2012
9:00 PM
121008C

Friday
10/5/2012
6:00 AM
121005A

All Things Cheese
Wisconsin cheese makers enjoyed a very busy August, producing more than 230 million pounds, according to the latest figures from the USDA. Joy Cardin's guest discusses some of the more than 600 varieties made in the state, how to cook with them, what to pair them with, and more.
Guest: Sara Hill, Culinary Manager of Cheese Education, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. www.eatwisconsincheese.com

Friday
10/5/2012
7:00 AM
121005B

Songs You Need to Hear
Got a particular song that you think people need to give a listen? Joy Cardin's guest would love to hear it! He'll talk about the tunes that made his list and why you may want to consider adding them to your collection.
Guest: Stephen Thompson, editor and reviewer, NPR Music; contributor, NPR's Song of the Day series; Founder, "The A.V. Club." www.npr.org/music/

Friday
10/5/2012
8:00 AM
121005C

Week in Review for October 5th. 2012
On the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests look at the presidential debate, President Obama's Wisconsin visit, and the latest news in Wisconsin's US Senate race.
Guests:

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

Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney with Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau; delegate, 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Friday
10/5/2012
9:00 PM
121005C

Thursday
10/4/2012
6:00 AM
121004A

Presidential Debate Round-Up
Last night President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney met in Denver for the first of three presidential debates before November's election. Joy Cardin speaks to a variety of guests who give their reaction and analysis.

Guests:

--Susan MacManus, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science at the University of South Florida in Tampa

--Barry Bluestone, Founding Dean of the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University and Director of the Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy

-Brian Jacobsen, Associate Professor of Business Administration at Wisconsin Lutheran College and Chief Portfolio Strategist at Wells Fargo Advantage Funds

Thursday
10/4/2012
7:00 AM
121004B

Presidential Debate Round-Up Part 2
Joy Cardin continues to discuss last night's domestic policy presidential debate with a variety of guests from different political perspectives this hour.

Guests:

--Susan Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science at UW-Whitewater

-Brian Schimming, Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Wisconsin

-Peg Lautenschlager, former Attorney General, former state legislator, and former U.S. Attorney

Thursday
10/4/2012
8:00 AM
121004C

Best Movies Ever
It's time to put your thinking caps on! What is the best movie of all time? Joy Cardin's guest movie expert talks about his top picks, including "It's a Wonderful Life," "The Godfather" and "Citizen Kane," and invites you to weigh in with your selections.
Guest: Rob Thomas, movie reviewer and co-editor, 77 Square. http://wpr.org/r/?875

Thursday
10/4/2012
9:00 PM
121004C

Wednesday
10/3/2012
6:00 AM
121003A

Preventing back and neck pain
The best way to deal with back and neck pain...is to prevent it from happening in the first place. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who has lots of tips on preventing back pain at home and at work.
Guest: Josh Zumstein, chiropractor, founder of The Back and Safety Wellness Consultants, and author of "Secrets to Preventing Back and Neck Pain: 60 Ways to Protect Your Spine" http://www.backsafetyandwellness.com/About/

Wednesday
10/3/2012
7:00 AM
121003B

Big Question: Obama or Romney?
The first of three presidential debates is Wednesday night in Denver with the two candidates discussing domestic policy. Joy Cardin's guests weigh in on jobs and the economy, the debt and health care, and welcome your thoughts on this week's Big Question: If the election were held today, which candidate would get your vote?
Guests:

- Brad Bannon, President, Bannon Communications Research. Columns: http://wpr.org/r/?871

- Lenny McAllister, conservative commentator, former talk radio host, and author, "Spoken Thoughts of an Amalgamated Advocate in Today's America." www.lennymcallister.com.

Wednesday
10/3/2012
8:00 AM
121003C

People's Pharmacy
Joy Cardin welcomes Joe and Terry Graedon, hosts of the People's Pharmacy. They'll offer helpful advice on healthful foods and home remedies, along with tips on controlling your blood sugar.
Guest: Joe and Terry Graedon, co-hosts of People's Pharmacy, heard on WPR on Saturdays 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Their books include "The People's Pharmacy Quick & Handy Home Remedies"

Tuesday
10/2/2012
6:00 AM
121002A

2013 Wisconsin Local Foods Journal
Wisconsin Public Radio begins its fall membership drive with a fun, practical discussion about local food. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the best seasonal foods Wisconsin has to offer, some great restaurants to eat local, and how you can incorporate local food into your culinary creations.
Guest: Terese Allen, Madison-based food editor and columnist; co-author, "The 2013 Wisconsin Local Foods Journal: Sustainable Eating All Through the Year."

Tuesday
10/2/2012
7:00 AM
121002B

Supreme Court back in action
The Supreme Court kicks off its new term this week, and high-profile issues include affirmative action in college admission, same sex marriage, and international human rights. Joy Cardin talks to a Supreme Court watcher about those cases-and the politics surrounding the justices.
Guest: Amy Howe (HOW), Editor of the U.S. Supreme Court Blog: http://www.scotusblog.com/. Partner, Goldstein (GOLD-steen) & Russell, P.C.

Tuesday
10/2/2012
8:00 AM
121002C

On Your Money--Special pledge/college edition
Join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for a special pledge edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, and share lots of advice on paying for college.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
10/2/2012
9:00 PM
121002C

Monday
10/1/2012
6:00 AM
121001A

Genealogy
The Wisconsin Historical Society is beginning genealogy classes and workshops next month through the end of the year. Joy Cardin speaks with a guest from the Historical Society's library about these classes and how you can start tracing your own family's history.

Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Monarch butterfly populations are down across the United States, mostly because of habitat loss. Joy Cardin's guest says that listeners should use native plants in their yards to help rebuild the monarch butterfly habitat.

Guest:

Jim Hansen, a reference librarian at the Wisconsin Historical Society

Wake-Up Call Guest:

Donna VanBueken, executive director of Wild Ones, a national environmental educational organization with a mission of educating people on the benefit of using native plants.

Monday
10/1/2012
7:00 AM
121001B

State Capitol Report, October 1st, 2012
Joy Cardin welcomes WPR reporters for a look at Friday's Senate debate, the fate of voter I.D., and other Wisconsin political news.

Monday
10/1/2012
7:30 AM
121001X

How to pay for roads in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is looking at new ways to pay for highway building and maintenance-including a possible mileage-based fee. Joy Cardin talks to the state's Transportation Secretary about the options on the table.
Guest: Mark Gottlieb (GOTT-leeb), Secretary of Wisconsin's Department of Public Transportation

Monday
10/1/2012
8:00 AM
121001C

Mondays with Mike: October 2012
It's the first Monday of October, which means it's time for another edition of Mondays with Mike. Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane joins host Joy Cardin to discuss WPR's fall pledge drive, upcoming election specials and the latest about WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

Monday
10/1/2012
9:00 PM
121001C

Friday
9/28/2012
6:00 AM
120928A

Tell Joy Where to Go: October 2012
You might be hard-pressed to find a better place to celebrate autumn than in Wisconsin with the splendid fall colors, cooler temperatures, and a plethora of fun things to see and do! Joy Cardin's guest has the rundown on some truly enjoyable events for you and the family, and invite you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for some can't-miss October activities.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers, and a Contributing Travel Editor, The American BoomeR online magazine.

Friday
9/28/2012
7:00 AM
120928B

Reptiles and Amphibians
Get up close and personal with reptiles and amphibians! Joy Cardin and her guests discuss some common misconceptions about our scaly and sometimes slimy friends, advice on keeping them as pets, and answer your questions. Plus, find out about some other presentations you can check out at the 2012 Wisconsin Science Festival. http://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org
Guests:

- Laura Heisler, Director, Wisconsin Science Festival and Director of Programming, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation.

- Ryan McVeigh, President, Madison Area Herpetological Society. http://www.madisonherps.org

Friday
9/28/2012
8:00 AM
120928C

Week in Review: September 28
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney take their messages to Ohio, Tommy Thompson and Tammy Baldwin get ready for their first U.S. Senate debate, and a deal is reached between the National Football League and its referees. Joy Cardin's guests discuss those issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

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

- Darryl Mayfield, Instructor of Business Ethics, Diverse Cultures and other courses, Upper Iowa University, Wausau; owner, Bradley-Moesh (MESH) consulting firm.

Friday
9/28/2012
9:00 PM
120928C

Week in Review: September 28
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney take their messages to Ohio, Tommy Thompson and Tammy Baldwin get ready for their first U.S. Senate debate, and a deal is reached between the National Football League and its referees. Joy Cardin's guests discuss those issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

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

- Darryl Mayfield, Instructor of Business Ethics as well as Diverse Cultures in the United States, Upper Iowa University, Wausau; owner of a small windows business, Mosinee.

Thursday
9/27/2012
6:00 AM
120927A

Adoption
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued statements to help parents and pediatricians to address the challenges of raising an adopted child. Joy Cardin's guest discusses these challenges and the joys of being part of an adoptive family.

Guest:

Adam Pertman, executive director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute and author of "Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming Our Families - and America." He blogs at www.adampertman.com. You can find information about adoption at www.adoptioninstitute.org.

Thursday
9/27/2012
7:00 AM
120927B

Fallout of Milwaukee Police Custody Death
The death of a man in Milwaukee in police custody has led to calls for a federal investigation, the resignation of the city's police chief, and new training for police officers. Joy Cardin gets a variety of perspectives on the story.
Guests:

- Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter in Milwaukee

- James Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel editorial writer and columnist. Column: http://wpr.org/r/?865

- Garey Bies (BIGHS), Republican State Representative, Sister Bay, and former member, Door County Sheriff's Department; he's planning on reintroducing a bill calling for new training and education standards for police officers.

Thursday
9/27/2012
8:00 AM
120927C

Resilience
You may think that some people are just naturally more resilient than others, but Joy Cardin's guest says that resilience is actually a learned behavior. He'll discuss the best ways to overcome everyday stress and how to increase our resilience.

Guest:

Dr. Steven Southwick, co-author of "Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges." He's a professor of psychiatry, post-traumatic stress disorder, and resilience at the Yale School of Medicine and the medical director of the Clinical Neurosciences Division of the Department of Veterans Affairs national center for PTSD.

Thursday
9/27/2012
9:00 PM
120927C

Wednesday
9/26/2012
6:00 AM
120926A

Bring back the replacement refs?
The National Football League is admitting the replacement referees flubbed a no-call that cost the Green Bay Packers a win over the Seattle Seahawks this week. The error has further elevated cries for the NFL to end its lock out with the regular referees and return them to the field. Joy Cardin's guest says Monday's game is just another example of how excessive greed by NFL leadership is trumping integrity, and explains how he says the problems can be resolved.
Guest: Brian Frederick, Executive Director, Sports Fan Coalition. http://sportsfans.org/

Wednesday
9/26/2012
7:00 AM
120926B

Big Question: Americans Too Dependent on Gov't?
President Obama's reelection campaign has released a new ad attacking Mitt Romney for saying 47 percent of the country is dependent on government. Romney maintains that he spoke "inelegantly" at the May fundraiser and is working for 100 percent of Americans. Joy Cardin gets two takes on the issue in this week's Big Question: Are Americans too dependent on government?
Guests:

- Tom Giovanetti (jo-van-ETT-tee), President, Institute for Policy Innovation. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?860

- Raul Reyes, attorney and columnist in New York City. Opinion: http://wpr.org/r/?861

Wednesday
9/26/2012
8:00 AM
120926C

Millennials, News and Social Media
The millennial generation isn't interested in the news, compared to previous generations. Joy Cardin's guest is trying to figure out why that is...and what it means for American media and politics.
Guest: Paula Poindexter, Professor of Journalism at the University of Texas in Austin and author of "Millennials, News and Social Media: Is News Engagement a Thing of the Past?" She's President-Elect of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Her "Millennials and News" Facebook page: http://wpr.org/r/?859

Wednesday
9/26/2012
9:00 PM
120926C

Tuesday
9/25/2012
6:00 AM
120925A

Ethics of kidney transplants
There aren't enough kidneys to go around for people who need transplants-and there's a change in the way the priorities are set. Joy Cardin gets two different perspectives from medical ethics experts.
Guests:

6- Art Caplan, head of the Division of Medical Ethics at the New York University Langone Medical Center

6:30 - Dr. Lainie Friedman Ross, Professor of Clinical Medical Ethics and Associate Director of the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago

Tuesday
9/25/2012
7:00 AM
120925B

New breast cancer research
Breast cancer research released this weekend may point the way to new treatments. Joy Cardin talks to a UW breast cancer expert about what the new findings mean, and what treatments are out there.
Dr. Lee Wilke (WILL-kee), Director of the UW Health Breast Center and associate professor of surgery at the Carbone Cancer Center

Tuesday
9/25/2012
8:00 AM
120925C

On Your Money 9-25-12
Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin has advice on saving for retirement and using coupons, along with answers to your personal finance questions. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
9/25/2012
9:00 PM
120925C

Monday
9/24/2012
6:00 AM
120924A

Food cravings
Have you ever wanted a cupcake, potato chips or some other food so bad you can taste it and can't focus on anything else? Joy Cardin's guest discusses why we crave certain foods, why scientists are trying to better understand the behavior, and how we can best resist the urge.

Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. A new study from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention shows that children in the United States eat as much sodium as adults. Joy Cardin's guest explains the study and how sodium could affect our children's health.

Guest: Marci Pelchat (PEL-shuh), food psychologist and associate member, Monell (ma-NEL) Chemical Senses Center. Article: http://wpr.org/r/?853

Wake-Up Call Guest: Mary Cogswell, senior scientist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and co-author of the CDC's paper, ""Sodium Intake and Blood Pressure among US Children and Adolescents"

Monday
9/24/2012
7:00 AM
120924B

State Capitol Report, September 24th 2012
Joy Cardin welcomes WPR reporters for a look at President Obama's visit to the state, ongoing reaction to a court ruling on Act 10, a new mining bill, and the US Senate Race.
Guests:

-Chuck Quirmbach, WPR Reporter in our Milwaukee Bureau

-Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

Monday
9/24/2012
7:30 AM
120924X

Wisconsin's US Senate race
The State Capitol Report continues with a focus on the news behind the numbers in Wisconsin's US Senate Race.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy at Marquette University and Director of the Marquette University Law School Poll; Co-founder of www.Pollster.com and Founder of www.PollsAndVotes.com

Monday
9/24/2012
8:00 AM
120924C

Unaccountable
Is your hospital safe? One study shows 25% of patients were harmed by medical errors. Joy Cardin speaks to a leading surgeon about how these medical errors can be prevented and how patients can get more information from their doctors.

Guest:

Dr. Marty Makary (muh-KEHR-ee), author of "Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won't Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care." He's a surgeon and an associate professor of health policy at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore

Monday
9/24/2012
9:00 PM
120924C

Friday
9/21/2012
6:00 AM
120921A

Fall Desserts
Now that there's a chill in the air, it's time to start making fall desserts! Joy Cardin speaks with a local food blogger about apple cobblers and pies, pumpkin bread and cookies, and more!

Guest:

Anna Thomas Bates, freelance writer who blogs at TallGrassKitchen.com. She writes a weekly column for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's food section and a column for Edible Madison. You can also find her writing on babble.com.

Friday
9/21/2012
7:00 AM
120921B

Fact-Checking Political Campaigns
More and more news outlets are getting in on the fact-checking craze in their political coverage, especially with the November elections a few weeks away. Joy Cardin's guest discusses how fact-checkers operate, their effect on political campaigns and the love-hate relationship people have with them.
Guest: Lucas Graves, Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, UW-Madison.

Friday
9/21/2012
8:00 AM
120921C

Week in Review: September 21
It's the Week in Review! New polling shows Tammy Baldwin opening up a big lead on Tommy Thompson in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race, the Chicago Teachers strike comes to a close, and mining in the northwoods gets another look. Joy Cardin's guests of opposing perspectives discuss those issues and more of the top national and state news stories.
Guests:

- Dan Kapanke, former Republican State Senator, La Crosse; owner, La Crosse Loggers baseball team.

- John Smart, past chair, Price County Democratic Party; regular contributor to Fighting Bob and newspapers around Wisconsin.

Friday
9/21/2012
9:00 PM
120921C

Thursday
9/20/2012
6:00 AM
120920A

Social Class & Politics
Whether a lawmaker is a former finance officer or a former farmer has a huge impact on his or her voting record-even more so than class, income, or education. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who says that how our politicians made their money directly affects our economic policy.

Guest:

Nick Carnes, assistant professor of public policy at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University

Thursday
9/20/2012
7:00 AM
120920B

The constitutionality of new Capitol protest rul...
The new protest rules at the state Capitol building requiring permits for small groups are being criticized by some as an attack on free speech. However, supporters say free speech needs to be balanced with public order. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says the permits are constitutionally sound, but that there may be issues with other parts of the rules.
Guest: Donald Downs, Professor of Political Science, Law and Journalism, UW-Madison. Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?848

Thursday
9/20/2012
7:30 AM
120920X

Chief David Erwin
The Wisconsin Capitol Police have cracked down on protesters without permits in recent weeks, enforcing a policy they say has been in place since 1979. Joy Cardin speaks with the Chief of Police about the arrest and citation of protesters and about Capitol safety.

Guest:

David Erwin, Chief of the Wisconsin Capitol Police

Thursday
9/20/2012
8:00 AM
120920C

The Fine Print...and How It Hurts You
Americans are being ripped off by big corporations-and most of us don't even notice. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who says the deck is stacked against us...and the answer can be found in "the fine print."
Guest: David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author; his latest book is "The Fine Print: How Big Companies Use 'Plain English' to Rob You Blind"

Thursday
9/20/2012
9:00 PM
120920C

Wednesday
9/19/2012
6:00 AM
120919A

Big Government, Small Bellies?
Americans are gaining weight, and the government needs to help turn the tide. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest economist, who says food labeling, taxes, and education can all help make us healthier.
Guest: Noah Smith, Assistant Professor of Finance at Stony Brook University in New York; his blog: http://noahpinionblog.blogspot.com/ His piece on government and obesity: http://wpr.org/r/?846

Wednesday
9/19/2012
7:00 AM
120919B

Big Question: Upheld or strike down Act 10 rulin...
Local public unions in Wisconsin are considering whether to seek new contract talks after a Dane County judge recently ruled the state's collective bargaining law unconstitutional. Joy Cardin's guests discuss this week's Big Question: Should the decision be upheld or struck down?
Guests:

- John Nichols, Associate Editor, The Capital Times and Washington Correspondent, The Nation magazine.

- Owen Robinson, Columnist, West Bend Daily News. Blog: www.bootsandsabers.com

Wednesday
9/19/2012
8:00 AM
120919C

Science Left Behind
Conservatives are known for many of their anti-science stances, but there are attacks on science from the other end of the political spectrum as well. Joy Cardin's guest says that the left is just as much to blame as the right when it comes to spreading misinformation about science.

Guest:

Hank Campbell, co-author of "Science Left Behind: Feel-Good Fallacies and the Rise of the Anti-Scientific Left." He's the founder and editor of Science 2.0, the world's largest independent science communication community.

Wednesday
9/19/2012
9:00 PM
120919C

Tuesday
9/18/2012
6:00 AM
120918A

Fluoridated water
Portland, Oregon is the latest city to fluoridate its water supply...and Milwaukee decided this summer to continue fluoridating. Joy Cardin gets two takes on the benefits of fluoridated water.
Guests:
6-Michael Connett, Special Projects Manager for the Fluoride Action Network

6:30--Matt Crespin (CRISP-pean), registered dental hygienist, member of the Wisconsin Dental Association, and associate director of the Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin, which administers the Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition.

Tuesday
9/18/2012
7:00 AM
120918B

Foreign policy and the presidential candidates
Foreign policy took center stage in the race for president after the deadly attacks on U.S. interests in the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere. Joy Cardin's guest discusses where President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney stand on this issue, as well as the other foreign challenges facing the nation.
Guest: Jeremi Suri, the Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs, History, and Public Policy, University of Texas at Austin. Author, "Liberty's Surest Guardian: American Nation-Building from the Founders to Obama."

Tuesday
9/18/2012
7:30 AM
120918X

Understanding recent Middle Eastern violence
According to Joy Cardin's guest, the film about the Prophet Muhammad and the attacks on U.S. interests in Libya and Egypt have generated more heat than light. He shares a few key points that he says are important to keep in mind to understanding the controversy, and discusses the latest on the ongoing anti-American protests in the Middle East.
Guest: Omid (oh-MEED) Safi (sa-FEE), Professor of Islamic Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Author of several books, including "Memories of Muhammad: Why the Prophet Matters." Blog: http://wpr.org/r/?843

Tuesday
9/18/2012
8:00 AM
120918C

On Your Money: September 18
It's another edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley have five ways you benefit from saving for your retirement through a work plan, a warning on pre-paid funeral insurance, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
9/18/2012
9:00 PM
120918C

On Your Money: September 18
It's another edition of On Your Money! Host Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley have five ways you benefit from saving for your retirement through work, a warning on pre-paid funeral insurance, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. www.onyourmoney.com

Monday
9/17/2012
6:00 AM
120917A

Complaint Free World, Homeless Shelters for Teen...
Complaining is a bad habit-but we can teach ourselves to break it. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who says we can quit complaining and use our time and energy in more productive ways.
Guest: Will Bowen (BO-en), author of "A Complaint Free World" and "Complaint Free Relationships" and founder of the non-profit group A Complaint Free World http://www.acomplaintfreeworld.org
Then it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call! Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker says the number of homeless children is on the rise and that the state needs to invest in more resources for shelters that serve teens.
Guest: Chris Taylor, Democratic State Representative, Madison.

Monday
9/17/2012
7:00 AM
120917B

State Capitol Report: September 17, 2012
Vice President Joe Biden visits Eau Claire, his counterpart Paul Ryan holds a town hall in De Pere, and police ticket state capitol protesters... at their homes. Joy Cardin's guest discusses those stories and more in the State Capitol Report.
Guests:

- Rich Kremer (KRAY-mur), Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, Eau Claire.

- Patty Murray, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter, Green Bay.

- Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government reporter.

Monday
9/17/2012
7:30 AM
120917X

Chippewa Tribes Elk Harvest
The announcement that Wisconsin's Chippewa Tribes are planning to kill a single elk has sparked a debate between the Department of Natural Resources and the Chippewa Tribes. Joy Cardin's guest says that the tribes should be able to harvest the elk and discusses other Native American issues.

Guest:

Paul DeMain, producer for IndianCountryTV.com

Monday
9/17/2012
8:00 AM
120917C

Be Good
Joy Cardin's guest shares his thoughts on how the moral landscape is changing in this country. He'll discuss the most difficult ethical dilemmas and how we should navigate them.

Guest:

Randy Cohen, author of "Be Good: How to Navigate the Ethics of Everything." He wrote "The Ethicist" weekly column in the New York Times Magazine for 12 years. He's the creator and host of "Person Place Thing," a public radio program produced by WAMC.

Monday
9/17/2012
9:00 PM
120917C

Friday
9/14/2012
6:00 AM
120914A

Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest celebrations are starting to crop up around Wisconsin, even though it's only September! Joy Cardin's guest explains the German origins of Oktoberfest and why it's become so Americanized.

Guest:

Mark Louden, professor of German at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a linguist who specializes in German-American studies and Pennsylvania Dutch language and culture.

Friday
9/14/2012
7:00 AM
120914B

Fantasy football and absent refs
Joy Cardin looks at football, starting with the appeal of fantasy football, and then turning to the NFL referee lock-out and its impact on the NFL's quality and image.
7 - Paul Charchian (CHAR-chee-en), President of the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, and founder of Fanball and LeagueSafe

7:20 - Jeff Christiansen of Oconomowoc, founder of FFToolbox.com, a fantasy football website

7:30 - Jason Keidel (kigh-DELL), sports writer for WFAN, CBS New York City

Friday
9/14/2012
8:00 AM
120914C

Week in Review: September 14
Progress is reportedly made in the Chicago teachers' strike, Mitt Romney criticizes President Obama for the attacks in the Middle East, and more citations handed down to protestors at the state capitol building. Joy Cardin's guests discuss those issues and other top national and state news stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

- Matt Rothschild, Publisher, The Progressive magazine. www.progressive.org

- David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. Blog: http://wpr.org/r/?842

Friday
9/14/2012
9:00 PM
120914C

Thursday
9/13/2012
6:00 AM
120913A

Higher speed limits
Things are speeding up on one Texas highway, with a new speed limit of 85 miles per hour-and other states are expected to join in the high-speed chase. Joy Cardin gets two perspectives on the impact of higher speed limits.
Guests:

6 - John Bowman, Spokesperson for the National Motorists Association, based in Waunakee

6:30 - Russ Rader, (RAY-dur), Senior Vice President of Communications for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Thursday
9/13/2012
7:00 AM
120913B

Vice Presidential Candidates Visit Wisconsin
Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak at UW-Eau Claire Thursday morning, one day after Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan held a town hall meeting in De Pere. Joy Cardin gets two takes on their visits and the role of Wisconsin in the presidential election.
Guests:

- 7:00 - John McAdams, Associate Professor of Political Science, Marquette University.

- 7:30 - Ed Garvey, Senior Partner at the law firm of Garvey, McNeil and Associates; Publisher, www.fightingbob.com.

Thursday
9/13/2012
8:00 AM
120913C

Why Have Kids?
If statistics confirm that parenting makes Americans unhappy, then why have kids? That's the question Joy Cardin's guest explores in her new book. She discusses the American ideal of parenting and how we should think about parenting differently.

Guest:

Jessica Valenti, author of "Why Have Kids? A New Mom Explores the Truth About Parenting and Happiness." She is a new mom and the founder of Feministing.com, a blog for young feminists. Her other books include "The Purity Myth" and "Full Frontal Feminism."

Thursday
9/13/2012
9:00 PM
120913C

Wednesday
9/12/2012
6:00 AM
120912A

College is Worthwhile
While the debate about the worth of a college education goes on, a new study shows that your chance of being unemployed increases without a college degree. Joy Cardin's guest will talk about how the recession is affecting college graduates differently than high school graduates-and how that shows that a college degree is worthwhile.

Guest:

Anthony Carnevale, director of the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce

Wednesday
9/12/2012
6:30 AM
120912X

Is Higher Education a Bubble?
Is the large investment so many make in a college degree worth it? Joy Cardin's guest says she fears that it doesn't match the return. In a job market with no guarantees, taking on thousands of dollars of student debt might not be worthwhile, in her opinion.

Guest:

Megan McArdle, special correspondent for business, economics, and public policy at Newsweek. Here's a link to her piece on higher education: http://wpr.org/r/?838

Wednesday
9/12/2012
7:00 AM
120912B

Big Question: Support or oppose teachers strike?
Public school teachers in Chicago continue to strike this week after negotiations between their union and school administrators failed to result in a new contract. Major sticking points reportedly include teacher evaluations, jobs for laid-off teachers, and benefits. Joy Cardin's guests discuss this week's Big Question: Do you support or oppose the Chicago teachers' decision to strike? Poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Steve Gunn, Communications Director, Education Action Group. www.eagnews.org

- Kristen Crowell (KROHL), Executive Director, We Are Wisconsin. http://www.wearewisconsin.org/

Wednesday
9/12/2012
8:00 AM
120912C

Daring Greatly
We can't live a full and happy life without experiencing vulnerability at some point. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest, who says that vulnerability isn't actually a weakness and that by embracing it, we can live better lives.

Guest:

Brene Brown, author of "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead." She is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Her other books include "The Gifts of Imperfection" and "I Thought It Was Just Me."

Wednesday
9/12/2012
9:00 PM
120912C

Tuesday
9/11/2012
6:00 AM
120911A

The value of grandparents
Even if you missed Grandparents Day on Sunday, you can "Do Something Grand" this week. Joy Cardin's guest says grandparents make a big difference in the lives of children...and she says we can celebrate Grandparents Week by bringing people of different generations together.
Guest: Donna Butts, Executive Director of Generations United www.gu.org

Tuesday
9/11/2012
7:00 AM
120911B

Teachers strike in Chicago
Public school teachers in Chicago are on strike for the first time in a quarter century, leaving 400-thousand students stuck outside the classrooms. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the major points of contention and the message the situation is sending to the rest of the nation.
Guest: Steve Correia (korea), Associate Professor of Teacher Education, St. Norbert College.

Tuesday
9/11/2012
8:00 AM
120911C

On Your Money--September 11th, 2012
Join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will share good places to look for financial info, tips on savings bonds, and a warning for shoppers.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

Tuesday
9/11/2012
9:00 PM
120911C

Monday
9/10/2012
6:00 AM
120910A

High Blood Pressure/Wake-up, drivers
The CDC says blood pressure is out of control for too many Americans. Joy Cardin's guest talks about the scope of the problem and what we can do about it.
Then, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Did you know that driving after being awake for 20 hours or more is the same as driving with a .08 blood alcohol level? Joy Cardin speaks to a guest about the dangers of drowsy driving.

Guest--Dr. Patrick Remington, Professor and Associate Dean of Public Health at UW-Madison.

Wake-Up Call: Rebecca Fox, a Sleep Disorders Technologist at the St. Mary's Janesville Hospital Sleep Lab

Monday
9/10/2012
7:00 AM
120910B

State Capitol Report: September 10, 2012
Capitol Police get tough on permit-less protesters, Congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin discusses "the Wisconsin she knows" at the DNC, and the NAACP asks the state Supreme Court to hold off on voter ID. Joy Cardin's guest discusses those stories and more of the latest happenings from beneath the capitol dome in the State Capitol Report.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter.

Monday
9/10/2012
7:30 AM
120910X

Capitol Police Arrests Protesters
Last week Capitol Police arrested a dozen people for holding up signs without permits in the Capitol building's rotunda. Supporters of the arrest say that the ban on protesting without permits has been in place for a long time and is being enforced fairly. But Joy Cardin's guest says it's a violation of our right to free speech.

Guest:

Chris Ahmuty, Executive Director of the ACLU of Wisconsin

Monday
9/10/2012
8:00 AM
120910C

Mondays with Mike: September 2012 edition
It's time for the September edition of Mondays with Mike. Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane joins host Joy Cardin to discuss the latest about WPR programming and operations, including upcoming state and national political coverage, and more.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

Monday
9/10/2012
9:00 PM
120910C

Friday
9/7/2012
6:00 AM
120907A

Fall Colors in WI
It's that time of year again, and the leaves are just starting to change in the northern part of the state. Gene Purcell speaks to a science professor about why the leaves change in the fall, and then speaks with Wisconsin's Tourism Secretary about when and where we can see fall colors.

Guests:

6:06-6:15-Paul Whitaker, associate professor of biological sciences at UW-Marathon County

6:15-6:59-Stephanie Klett, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Friday
9/7/2012
7:00 AM
120907B

DNC Comes to a Close
The 2012 Democratic National Convention is in the books. Gene Purcell's guest discusses the speeches by President Obama, Vice President Biden and Wisconsin Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, plus reacts to the August jobs report that's to be released during the hour.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, and Director, Marquette University Law School Poll; Co-founder, www.Pollster.com and Founder, www.PollsAndVotes.com.

Friday
9/7/2012
8:00 AM
120907C

Week in Review: DNC Edition
It's a special DNC edition of the Week in Review! Gene Purcell's guests of opposing political perspectives weigh in with their thoughts on the major speeches, themes and happenings of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
Guests:

- Keene Winters, financial planner from Schofield, member of the Wausau City Council and a member of the steering committee of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau.

- Kathleen Falk, former Dane County Executive and a delegate, Democratic National Convention.

Friday
9/7/2012
9:00 PM
120907C

Thursday
9/6/2012
6:00 AM
120906A

Why College Students Don't Read
Two recent studies show that many college freshmen do not read their assignments, and more than half of those that do fail to understand the material. Rob Ferrett's guest discusses these findings and what can be done to increase compliance and comprehension.
Guest: Mary Hoeft (heft), Professor of Communication Arts, UW-Barron County. Article: http://wpr.org/r/?836

Thursday
9/6/2012
7:00 AM
120906B

Wis. Delegate Weighs in on DNC
The Democratic National Convention wraps up today in Charlotte with speeches by Wisconsin Congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. Rob Ferrett's guest previews the day's events and makes the case for voting Democratic in the November elections.
Guest: Christine Bremer (BREE-mur)-Muggli (MOO-glee), attorney, Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, Wausau; delegate, Democratic National Convention.

Thursday
9/6/2012
8:00 AM
120906C

The Art of Procrastination
You can get things done by procrastinating-as long as you do it right. Rob Ferrett's guest philosopher says putting things off can be a skill instead of a character flaw.
Guest: John Perry, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Stanford University and author of "The Art of Procrastination: A Guide to Effective Lollygagging, and Postponing"

Thursday
9/6/2012
9:00 PM
120906C

Wednesday
9/5/2012
6:00 AM
120905A

Organic Food
A recent study out of Stanford University concluded that organic fruits and vegetables are no more nutritious than non-organic produce. But Rob Ferrett's guest says that he still follows a strictly-organic diet and would recommend that you do, too.

Guest:

Mark Kastel, co-director and Senior Farm Policy Analyst at the Cornucopia Institute, a farm policy research group based in Cornucopia, Wisconsin

Wednesday
9/5/2012
7:00 AM
120905B

Big Question: Better Off than Four Years Ago?
Get the latest on the Democratic National Convention when Rob Ferrett's guest provides an update from Charlotte. Then, his guests of opposing perspectives discuss this week's Big Question: Are you better off today than you were four years ago? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Frederica Freyberg (FRY-berg), host, "Here and Now" on Wisconsin Public Television.

- Christian Weller, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress; Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of Massachusetts Boston. Piece: http://wpr.org/r/?835

- Diana Furchtgott (FURSHT-gott)-Roth, Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute; Contributing Editor, realclearmarkets.com.

Wednesday
9/5/2012
8:00 AM
120905C

Sacred Ground
Prejudice against Muslims in the United States doesn't just hurt the Muslim community-it hurts all Americans. That's according to Rob Ferrett's guest, who says that historically pluralism has always defeated prejudice, and it's time for a generation to stand up to anti-Muslim discrimination.

Guest:

Eboo Patel, author of "Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice, and the
Promise of America." He's also the founder and president of the Interfaith Youth Core. He was a member of President Obama's inaugural faith council and is a regular contributor to the Washington Post, the Huffington Post, CNN, and public radio. You can find his book here: http://wpr.org/r/?833 His website is www.ifyc.org, and you can follow him on Twitter @eboopatel

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