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Monday
7/2/2012
7:00 AM
 120702B

State Capitol Report--July 2, 2012
Job numbers, the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin, and of course last week's Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act are all topics for this week's State Capitol Report. Join Joy Cardin and her guests to discuss these and other top state stories.

Guest:

Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter

 
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Monday
7/2/2012
7:30 AM
 120702X

Referendum to Recall State Laws?
The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker makes the case as to why she says the public should be allowed to force a referendum to repeal individual state laws.
Guest: Terese Berceau (bur-SO), Democratic State Representative, Madison.

 
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Monday
7/2/2012
8:00 AM
 120702C

Mondays with Mike: July 2012 edition
It's the first Monday of the month, which means it's time for another edition of Mondays with Mike. WPR Director Mike Crane joins Joy Cardin to fill you in on the latest about WPR programming and operations. Plus, learn about the important role the Educational Communications Board serves with regard to public radio, television and more across the state.
Guests:

- Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

- 8:20-8:30 - Gene Purcell, Executive Director, Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.

 
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Monday
7/2/2012
9:00 PM
 120702C

Mondays with Mike: July 2012 edition
It's the first Monday of the month, which means it's time for another edition of Mondays with Mike. WPR Director Mike Crane joins Joy Cardin to fill you in on the latest about WPR programming and operations. Plus, learn about the important role the Educational Communications Board serves with regard to public radio, television and more across the state.
Guests:

- Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

- 9:20-9:30 - Gene Purcell, Executive Director, Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.

 
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Friday
6/29/2012
6:00 AM
 120629A

Tell Joy Where to Go: July 2012
Summer-like weather has arrived in full force across Wisconsin, just in time for Independence Day. Rob Ferrett's guest has some great ideas to help you celebrate your patriotism, plus some other fun events to take in for the rest of July.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers, and Contributing Travel Editor, American BoomeR. Monthly contributor to our "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

 
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Friday
6/29/2012
7:00 AM
 120629B

SCOTUS' Health Care Decision Round-Up
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled by a 5-to-4 vote to uphold most of the Affordable Care Act, including the individual mandate provision. Rob Ferrett's guests react to the decision and what it means for the future of health care in Wisconsin.
Guests:

7:07 - Jolly Emrey, Associate Professor of Political Science, UW-Whitewater; one of her areas of expertise is law and courts.

7:15 - Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science, UW-Stevens Point

7:22 - Tom Oliver, Professor, Department of Population Health Sciences, UW-Madison; Director, UW Master of Public Health Program.

7:36 - Ron Johnson, Republican U.S. Senator, Oshkosh

7:45 - Ron Kind, Democratic U.S. Representative, La Crosse.

 
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Friday
6/29/2012
8:00 AM
 120629C

Week in Review: June 29, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act-commonly referred to as "Obamacare"-is constitutional. Rob Ferrett will get two perspectives on this decision and other top national and state stories in the Week in Review.

Guests:

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

-David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His new blog is www.ibwisconsin.com/blaska

 
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Friday
6/29/2012
9:00 PM
 120629C

Week in Review: June 29, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Affordable Care Act-commonly referred to as "Obamacare"-is constitutional. Rob Ferrett will get two perspectives on this decision and other top national and state stories in the Week in Review.

Guests:

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

--David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His new blog is www.ibwisconsin.com/blaska

 
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Thursday
6/28/2012
6:00 AM
 120628A

Why Love Hurts
Love has always caused anguish and suffering, but Rob Ferrett's guest says that modern romance causes a new and distinct kind of pain. She discusses the social factors that make relationships more difficult now than they have been in the past.

Guest:

Eva Illouz, author of "Why Love Hurts." She's a professor of sociology at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. She's written several other books, including "Cold Intimacies: The Making of Emotional Capitalism" and "Consuming the Romantic Utopia."

 
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Thursday
6/28/2012
7:00 AM
 120628B

The American Bible
What do Huckleberry Finn, the Declaration of Independence, and the autobiography of Malcolm X all have in common? Rob Ferrett's guest says they're all part of a common canon of works that have and continue to define what it means to be American. He'll discuss how our words bring us together and divide us, and what they can teach us about civility.
Guest: Stephen Prothero, author of "The American Bible: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation"

 
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Thursday
6/28/2012
8:00 AM
 120628C

In Doubt
A new registry of innocent prisoners shows that hundreds of Americans have been wrongly convicted of crimes they didn't commit. Rob Ferrett's guest discusses why these convictions occur and how we can change the criminal justice system so they don't happen in the future.

Guest:

Dan Simon, author of "In Doubt: The Psychology of the Criminal Justice Process." He's also a professor of law and psychology at the University of Southern California.

 
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Thursday
6/28/2012
9:00 PM
 120628C

In Doubt
A new registry of innocent prisoners shows that hundreds of Americans have been wrongly convicted of crimes they didn't commit. Rob Ferrett's guest discusses why these convictions occur and how we can change the criminal justice system so they don't happen in the future.

Guest:

Dan Simon, author of "In Doubt: The Psychology of the Criminal Justice Process." He's also a professor of law and psychology at the University of Southern California.

 
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Wednesday
6/27/2012
6:00 AM
 120627A

Kids and Technology
Facebook recently announced plans to study allowing children under thirteen to have profiles on its website, and parents now have more options than ever to monitor their kids' online time. Rob Ferrett's guest discusses how parents should monitor their kids online and the best practices to properly supervise them.

Then, after six-fifty, Rob's guest has some tips on staying cool and safe during the upcoming heat wave in Wisconsin, and whether parts of the state can expect some much-needed rain any time soon.
Guest:

- Monica Vila, Chief Technology Mom and founder of The Online Mom blog, at www.TheOnlineMom.com

- 6:50 - Jeff Last, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service, Green Bay.

 
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Wednesday
6/27/2012
7:00 AM
 120627B

Big Question: Health care law good or bad for US...
On Thursday, the United States Supreme Court is expected to hand down its ruling on President Obama's health care law. After seven, Rob Ferrett's guests discuss this week's Big Question: Would the U.S. be better off with or without the Affordable Health Care Act? Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Grace-Marie Turner, president, Galen (GAY-lin) Institute. http://www.galen.org/

- Robert Kraig, executive director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin. http://citizenactionwi.org/

 
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Wednesday
6/27/2012
8:00 AM
 120627C

The Ball: Discovering the Object of the Game
From the ancient Mayans to baseball to the World Cup, the ball is one of the most popular toys in human history. Rob Ferrett's guest presents the history of the ball - and why we play.
Guest: John Fox, anthropologist and author of "The Ball: Discovering the Object of the Game"

 
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Wednesday
6/27/2012
9:00 PM
 120627C

The Ball: Discovering the Object of the Game
From the ancient Mayans to baseball to the World Cup, the ball is one of the most popular toys in human history. Rob Ferrett's guest presents the history of the ball-and why we play.
Guest: John Fox, anthropologist and author of "The Ball: Discovering the Object of the Game"

 
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Tuesday
6/26/2012
6:00 AM
 120626A

Bike Tribes
The popularity of bicycles is on the rise, but that doesn't mean that all cyclists are the same. Rob Ferrett's guest discusses the different "tribes" of bicycle enthusiasts that he wrote about in his field guide to the North American cyclist.

Guest:

Mike Magnuson, author of "Bike Tribes: A Field Guide to North American
Cyclists." He's a passionate cyclist, all-around cycling expert and long-time contributor to Bicycling magazine, whose work has appeared in the Best American Sportswriting series.

 
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Tuesday
6/26/2012
7:00 AM
 120626B

Fast and Furious
The U.S. House of Representatives could vote this week on whether to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for his role in Operation Fast and Furious. After seven, Rob Ferrett's guest explains why he says President Obama's claim of executive privilege in not handing over related documents is frivolous, and that Americans deserve answers.
Guest: John Hinderaker (HIN-deh-rah-ker), Minneapolis attorney and blogger, www.PowerLineBlog.com; Senior fellow, Claremont Institute.

 
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Tuesday
6/26/2012
7:30 AM
 120626X

Inside SCOTUS
The nation is eagerly waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on President Obama's health care law. In the meantime, Rob Ferrett's guest, after seven, provides an inside look at the High Court, including how the justices get along, how decisions are made, and the impact their opinions have on the country's political landscape.
Guest: Amy Howe (HOW), Editor, U.S. Supreme Court Blog: http://www.scotusblog.com/. Partner, Goldstein (GOLD-steen) & Russell, P.C.

 
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Tuesday
6/26/2012
8:00 AM
 120626C

On Your Money--special automotive edition
Rob Ferrett welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for a special automotive edition of On Your Money. Kevin will share advice on saving money on your car...and answer your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Tuesday
6/26/2012
9:00 PM
 120626C

On Your Money--special automotive edition
Rob Ferrett welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for a special automotive edition of On Your Money. Kevin will share advice on saving money on your car...and answer your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
6/25/2012
6:00 AM
 120625A

Daydreaming
Rob Ferrett and his guest talk about the lost art of daydreaming...why we don't take time for it....and why we should.

And in the Monday Morning Wake Up Call, experts are predicting a buggy summer this year, with lots of mosquitoes and other pests. Rob Ferrett's guest discusses why this is happening and how you can protect yourself.

Guest: Danny Heitman, columnist for the Baton Rouge Advocate and frequent contributor to national newspapers; Opinion piece: http://wpr.org/r/?743

Wake-Up Call Guest: Krista Hamilton, survey entomologist for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection

 
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Monday
6/25/2012
7:00 AM
 120625B

State Capitol Report: June 25
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report. Rob Ferrett and his guest discuss the latest Marquette University Law School Poll, which has former Wisconsin governor Tommy Thompson ahead in the U.S. Senate race and some changes in how Wisconsinites view recall elections. Plus, the latest in the recount for the state Senate seat in Racine. Poll: https://law.marquette.edu/poll/
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, Marquette University; Co-Developer and Contributor, www.PollsAndVotes.com.

 
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Monday
6/25/2012
7:30 AM
 120625X

Economic Growth Slows in Wis.
The latest outlook from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue says the state's economy is still growing, but at a slower pace over the last few months. The State Capitol Report continues after seven-thirty when Rob Ferrett's guest explains some of the factors for the gradual improvement, and what needs to happen for a full recovery.
Guest: T.J. Brooks, Associate Professor and Chair of Economics, UW-La Crosse.

 
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Monday
6/25/2012
8:00 AM
 120625C

Superman!
It's a bird, it's a plane...it's Superman! Rob Ferrett's guest talks about the history of the iconic superhero, and his life in comics, tv shows, and movies.
Guest: Larry Tye, journalist and author of "Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero"

 
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Monday
6/25/2012
9:00 PM
 120625C

Superman!
It's a bird, it's a plane...it's Superman! Rob Ferrett's guest talks about the history of the iconic superhero, and his life in comics, tv shows, and movies.
Guest: Larry Tye, journalist and author of "Superman: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero"

 
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Friday
6/22/2012
6:00 AM
 120622A

Farmers' Markets of the Heartland
Farmers' Market season is back, and markets all over the Midwest are brimming with fresh flowers, fruits, and produce. John Munson talks about locally produced foods with a food writer who visited farmers' markets in 8 states across the Midwest.
Guest: Janine MacLachlan (Mack-LOCK-lan), author of Farmers' Markets of the Heartland.

 
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Friday
6/22/2012
7:00 AM
 120622B

Cult Classic Films
This weekend in Milwaukee The Big Lebowski fans will celebrate Lebowskifest, a gathering dedicated to The Dude. John Munson's guest explains what exactly makes a film a "cult classic" like The Big Lebowski-and why we can't stop watching them.

Guest:

Jon Pollack, history instructor and pop culture expert at Madison Area Technical College

 
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Friday
6/22/2012
8:00 AM
 120622C

Week in Review: June 22, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court rules on indecency in broadcasting and union fees but holds off on health care, Mitt Romney visits the Badger state, and Tommy Thompson leads in a new U.S. Senate poll. After eight, John Munson and his guests discuss those issues and the rest of the top national and state stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

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

- Margaret Farrow, Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.

 
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Friday
6/22/2012
9:00 PM
 120622C

Week in Review: June 22, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court rules on indecency in broadcasting and union fees but holds off on health care, Mitt Romney visits the Badger state, and Tommy Thompson leads in a new U.S. Senate poll. After eight, John Munson and his guests discuss those issues and the rest of the top national and state stories in the Week in Review.
Guests:

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

- Margaret Farrow, Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.

 
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Thursday
6/21/2012
6:00 AM
 120621A

Brain Neurobics
For many of us, as we get older our memory starts to fade. John Munson's guest discusses different mind games we can play and other tips to keep our brains sharp, even as we get older.

Guest:

Cheryl Deep, head of media relations and communications at the Institute
of Gerontology at Wayne State University. She leads the Institute's "Brain Neurobics" sessions.

 
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Thursday
6/21/2012
7:00 AM
 120621B

UW Tuition Hike and College Credit Program
Tuition is going up 5.5 percent at all University of Wisconsin System campuses for the 2012-2013 academic year. John Munson's guest defends the increase and explains why he says it had to be done. Then, he discusses a new plan that would grant students college credit for their work and life experiences.
Guests:

- David Giroux (JIR-roo), Executive Director of Communications and External Relations, University of Wisconsin System

- 7:30 - David Schejbal (SKAY-bul), Dean and Director, UW-Extension's Division of Continuing Education Online and E-Learning.

 
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Thursday
6/21/2012
8:00 AM
 120621C

Engines of Change
The Model T, the Corvair, the Prius, and more...John Munson's guest looks at American history as told by fifteen significant cars.
Guest: Paul Ingrassia (in-GRAH-see-uh), automotive journalist and author of "Engines of Change: A History of the American Dream in Fifteen Cars"

 
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Thursday
6/21/2012
9:00 PM
 120621C

Engines of Change
The Model T, the Corvair, the Prius, and more...John Munson's guest looks at American history as told by fifteen significant cars.
Guest: Paul Ingrassia (in-GRAH-see-uh), automotive journalist and author of "Engines of Change: A History of the American Dream in Fifteen Cars"

 
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Wednesday
6/20/2012
6:00 AM
 120620A

Cougars returning to Wisconsin
A new study shows that the cougar population is rising in Wisconsin and the rest of the Midwest after years of only sporadic reports of sightings. John Munson's guest discusses why the big cats have returned to the state, and answers your cougar-related questions.
Guest: Adrian Wydeven (WHY-duh-vin), Mammalian Ecologist and Conservation Biologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Cougar info: http://wpr.org/r/?741

 
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Wednesday
6/20/2012
7:00 AM
 120620B

Big Question: Pres. Obama's immigration reform
Join host John Munson and his guests for the Big Question. This week, they debate President Obama's recent decision to not deport younger illegal immigrants. Poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Lynn Tramonte, Deputy Director, America's Voice. http://americasvoiceonline.org/

- Stacy Washington, member, National Advisory Council of the Project 21 black conservative leadership network. http://wpr.org/r/?742

 
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Wednesday
6/20/2012
8:00 AM
 120620C

As Texas Goes...
As Texas goes, so goes the nation. That's according to John Munson's guest, who says that Texas's influence can be felt across the nation in the way of education reform, bank deregulation, environmental laws, and much more.
Guest: Gail Collins, a national columnist for The New York Times and best-selling author. Her latest book is, "As Texas Goes...How the Lone Star State Hijacked the American Agenda."

 
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Wednesday
6/20/2012
9:00 PM
 120620C

As Texas Goes...
As Texas goes, so goes the nation. That's according to John Munson's guest, who says that Texas's influence can be felt across the nation in the way of education reform, bank deregulation, environmental laws, and much more.
Guest: Gail Collins, a national columnist for The New York Times and best-selling author. Her latest book is, "As Texas Goes...How the Lone Star State Hijacked the American Agenda."

 
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Tuesday
6/19/2012
6:00 AM
 120619A

"Flame" and the Future of Cyber Warfare
Millions of Microsoft customers were recently issued security upgrades to protect their computers from the U.S. and Israel's cyberwar with Iran. In particular is a virus named "Flame," which some experts say is more sophisticated and malicious than any other cyber weapon to date. John Munson's guest discusses the dangers of this super bug, the threats it poses to the nation and individuals, and what the future holds for cyber warfare.
Guest: Fred Cate, Distinguished Professor and C. Ben Dutton Professor of Law, Indiana University; Director, Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research. http://cacr.iu.edu/

 
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Tuesday
6/19/2012
7:00 AM
 120619B

Syria, Russia, and the G-20 Summit
With the recent suspension of a United Nations monitoring mission in Syria, reports of escalated violence there will surely dominate the Group of 20 meeting this week. John Munson's guest discusses the situation in Syria, the souring relationship between Washington and Moscow, and other international politics.

Guest:

Jeremi Suri, Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs, History, and Public Affairs at the University of Texas-Austin, the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and the Strauss Center for International Security and Law. His latest book is "Liberty's Surest Guardian."

 
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Tuesday
6/19/2012
8:00 AM
 120619C

On Your Money: Teaching Financial Lit to Kids
Lots of kids are enjoying their summer vacation. But in addition to having lots of fun, they can also be making a few bucks. In a special edition of On Your Money, John Munson's guest shares a few simple tips on making money, how parents can help them manage their new-found wealth, and why it's important to teach financial literacy to children.
Guest: Susan Beacham (BEECH-um), financial literacy expert, author and columnist. Founder, Money Savvy Generation: www.msgen.com. Blog: www.susanbeacham.com.

 
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Tuesday
6/19/2012
9:00 PM
 120619C

On Your Money: Teaching Financial Lit to Kids
Lots of kids are enjoying their summer vacation. But in addition to having lots of fun, they can also be making a few bucks. In a special edition of On Your Money, John Munson's guest shares a few simple tips on making money, how parents can help them manage their new-found wealth, and why it's important to teach financial literacy to children.
Guest: Susan Beacham (BEECH-um), financial literacy expert, author and columnist. Founder, Money Savvy Generation: www.msgen.com. Blog: www.susanbeacham.com.

 
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Monday
6/18/2012
6:00 AM
 120618A

Distracted by the dash?
In an effort to curb distracted driving, U.S. automakers are being advised to follow voluntary government guidelines on dashboard technologies. John Munson's guest says we can't solely blame a dash's infotainment system for inattentive driving, and why new technology should be credited with keeping motorists safer.
Then, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. John's guest says that while summer is often associated with vacations, holidays and fun, it also means blood shortages. She discusses why supplies are down and how you can help replenish them and save lives.
Guests:

- Russ Rader (RAY-dur), Senior Vice President of Communications, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. www.iihs.org/

- 6:50 - Sue Gonsior (GAHN-zer), Communications Manager, American Red Cross, St. Paul, Minnesota. www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED-CROSS.

 
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Monday
6/18/2012
7:00 AM
 120618B

5 Bipartisan Ways to Boost Wis. Economy
It's the State Capitol Report! John Munson's guest lays out five bipartisan approaches he says would make Wisconsin's economy stronger.
Guest: Tom Still, President, Wisconsin Technology Council. Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?738

 
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Monday
6/18/2012
7:30 AM
 120618X

Nass: Legislative Input Needed for Tuition Costs
The State Capitol Report continues when John Munson and his guest lawmaker talk about the recent tuition increase at UW System schools. He discusses why the state legislature should have more of a say in tuition costs and why middle-class students are being hurt most.
Guest: Steve Nass, Republican State Representative, Whitewater; Chairman, Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee. Recent memo: http://wpr.org/r/?739

 
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Monday
6/18/2012
8:00 AM
 120618C

The Price of Inequality
According to John Munson's guest, the top one percent of Americans control forty percent of the nation's wealth; however, they don't realize that their fate is dependent on how the other ninety-nine percent live. He explains what he says led to such a growing inequality, and how our divided society spells trouble for the country's future.
Guest: Joseph Stiglitz (STIG-lits), Professor of Finance and Economics, and Executive Director and Co-Founder, Initiative for Policy Dialogue, Columbia University School of Business; Winner, 2001 Nobel Prize for economics; Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers under President Bill Clinton; Author, "The Price of Inequality: How Today's Divided Society Endangers Our Future." http://www.josephstiglitz.com/

 
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Friday
6/15/2012
6:00 AM
 120615A

Fishing Fun
Lots of anglers will be taking to Wisconsin's waters this Father's Day weekend and throughout the summer... and will no doubt come back with plenty of stories! Joy Cardin's guest shares some of his own fish tales, and invites you to tell us about your favorite fishing memories, especially with Dad.
Guest: Dan Small, host/producer of the public television show, "Outdoor Wisconsin," "Outdoors Radio with Dan Small," and contributing editor, Wisconsin Outdoor News. Co-author, "Outdoors Wisconsin Cookbook." http://dansmalloutdoors.com/

 
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Friday
6/15/2012
7:00 AM
 120615B

Recall Election Impact on Conservative Politics
Joy Cardin's guest discusses how the recall election results could impact the presidential election in November, what legislation other state governors could enact, and conservative politics, both statewide and nationally.

Guest:

John McAdams, associate professor of political science at Marquette
University

 
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Friday
6/15/2012
8:00 AM
 120615C

Week in Review, June 15th, 2012
On this edition of the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests look at Governor Walker's beer and brat summit, the debate over jobs in the presidential race, and other top state and national news stories.
Guests:

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

Steve Prestegard, editor of the Platteville Journal

 
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Friday
6/15/2012
9:00 PM
 120615C

Week in Review, June 15th, 2012
On this edition of the Week in Review, Joy Cardin and her guests look at Governor Walker's beer and brat summit, the debate over jobs in the presidential race, and other top state and national news stories.
Guests:

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

Steve Prestegard, editor of the Platteville Journal

 
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Thursday
6/14/2012
6:00 AM
 120614A

Uncivil America
According to a new survey, 83 percent of Americans say they have experienced uncivil behavior in their lives, with most instances happening while driving. Joy Cardin's guest discusses why rudeness is on the rise, how we can deal with someone's bad behavior, and how we can become friendlier people. Survey: http://wpr.org/r/?737
Guest: Jacqueline Whitmore, etiquette expert and founder, Protocol School of Palm Beach, Florida. Author, "Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities That Distinguish Professionals." www.etiquetteexpert.com.

 
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Thursday
6/14/2012
7:00 AM
 120614B

The Future of the Wisconsin Retirement System
Does the Wisconsin Retirement System need to be reformed? Joy Cardin's guest says serious structural changes are needed, and during the second half-hour of the program another guest argues the System is doing just fine.
Guests : Jason Richwine, Senior Policy Analyst for Empirical Studies in the Domestic Policy Studies Department at The Heritage Foundation; and
Betsy Kippers, an educator from Racine, and vice president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council.

 
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Thursday
6/14/2012
8:00 AM
 120614C

Future of progressive politics
Joy Cardin welcomes John Nichols for a look at what recall elections mean for the future of progressive politics and for Wisconsin.
Guest: John Nichols, associate editor of The Capital Times and Washington correspondent for The Nation magazine

 
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Thursday
6/14/2012
9:00 PM
 120614C

Future of progressive politics
Joy Cardin welcomes John Nichols for a look at what recall elections mean for the future of progressive politics and for Wisconsin.
Guest: John Nichols, associate editor of The Capital Times and Washington correspondent for The Nation magazine

 
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Wednesday
6/13/2012
6:00 AM
 120613A

Old-Fashioned Candy
Take your sweet tooth on a trip down memory lane with Joy Cardin and her guest! She discusses the appeal of candy buttons, hot dog bubble gum, wax lips and other old-fashioned treats, and invite you to weigh in with your personal favorites.
Guest: Debbie Maley (MAY-lee), co-founder and co-owner, www.NostalgicCandy.com.

 
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Wednesday
6/13/2012
7:00 AM
 120613B

Big Question: more or fewer public employees?
The two main presidential candidates are going back and forth about how many public employees we need. Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: do we need more or fewer public sector workers? Online poll: www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

Bryce Covert (KOE-vert), Editor of the Roosevelt Institute's Next New Deal blog, and contributor to the Nation magazine

Diana Furchtgott-Roth (FURSHT-gott ROTH), a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of RealClearMarkets.com.

 
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Wednesday
6/13/2012
8:00 AM
 120613C

June Open Line
Got an idea for a program or guest you'd like to hear on the Joy Cardin Show? Call in with your suggestions during our June open line.
 
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Wednesday
6/13/2012
9:00 PM
 120613C

June Open Line
Got an idea for a program or guest you'd like to hear on the Joy Cardin Show? Call in with your suggestions during our June open line.
 
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Tuesday
6/12/2012
6:00 AM
 120612A

Cuss Control
Annoyance with cussing has led one town to consider fines for flagrant public swearing. Joy Cardin's guest says we should make a personal effort to control our cussing.
Guest: Jim O'Connor, author of "Cuss Control; The Complete Book on How to Curb Your Cursing" - his ten tips to stop swearing: http://cusscontrol.com/tips1.html

 
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Tuesday
6/12/2012
7:00 AM
 120612B

Capitol Cookout and the Future of Wis. Politics
Gov. Scott Walker has scheduled a bipartisan capitol cookout for today in hopes of healing the state after the bitter recall fight. Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker discusses his wishes for the bratwurst summit, uniting the political left and the right, and priorities for state government.
Guest: Mark Pocan (po-CAN), Democratic State Representative, Madison; candidate for Wisconsin's second Congressional district.

 
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Tuesday
6/12/2012
7:30 AM
 120612X

Recall Reform
If Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker gets his way, it'll become more difficult to recall an elected official, limiting the option to cases of crime or malfeasance. He discusses his reasoning behind the idea, as well as his goals for the future of state politics.
Guest: Robin Vos (VAWSS), Republican State Representative, Burlington.

 
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Tuesday
6/12/2012
8:00 AM
 120612C

On Your Money
Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will share money advice for newlyweds, financial clean-up tips, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Tuesday
6/12/2012
9:00 PM
 120612C

On Your Money
Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will share money advice for newlyweds, financial clean-up tips, and answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
6/11/2012
6:00 AM
 120611A

Cats!
A third of all American households own at least one cat, according to the Humane Society of the United States, and more than half of those households own at least two cats. Joy Cardin's guest offers some tips on finding the right furry friend for you, preventing health problems and bad behavior, and answers your kitty questions. He'll also issue this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call on why you need to keep certain plants far from your feline.
Guest: Dr. Marty Becker, resident veterinarian on "The Dr. Oz Show," contributor to "Good Morning America" and the pet expert for AARP. Author, "Your Cat: The Owner's Manual: Hundreds of Secrets, Surprises and Solutions for Raising a Happy, Healthy Cat." http://www.drmartybecker.com/

 
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Monday
6/11/2012
7:00 AM
 120611B

State Capitol Report: June 11
It's time for another edition of the State Capitol Report! Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the latest action in state politics following last week's recall elections. He'll recap the weekend's Democratic convention, Tuesday's "bratwurst summit," and a look ahead to the U.S. Senate elections.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio State Government Reporter.

 
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Monday
6/11/2012
7:30 AM
 120611X

Sen. Miller on Future of State Politics
It appears likely that the Democrats have retaken control of the state Senate with a 17-16 edge over Republicans. Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker discusses whether there will be any reaching across the aisle, what's next for the Democratic party, and the future of state politics.
Guest: Mark Miller, Democratic State Senator, Monona; likely new Majority Leader.

 
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Monday
6/11/2012
8:00 AM
 120611C

Herbivoracious
Are you tired of making the same vegetarian food over and over? Joy Cardin's guest has created a flavor revolution with his new vegetarian cookbook, based on his exploration of global cuisine. He discusses his original recipes and how to infuse international flavors in your food.

Guest:

Michael Natkin, author of the "Herbivoracious" cookbook and blog, which you can find at www.Herbivoracious.com

 
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Monday
6/11/2012
9:00 PM
 120611C

Herbivoracious
Are you tired of making the same vegetarian food over and over? Joy Cardin's guest after nine has created a flavor revolution with his new vegetarian cookbook, based on his exploration of global cuisine. He discusses his original recipes and how to infuse international flavors in your food.

Guest:

Michael Natkin, author of the "Herbivoracious" cookbook and blog, which you can find at www.Herbivoracious.com

 
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Friday
6/8/2012
6:00 AM
 120608A

National Dairy Month in the
June is National Dairy Month, and we're giving it a special Dairyland salute. Joy Cardin and her guest talk about all things dairy-why we love it, how we use it, and what makes Wisconsin dairy unique.
Guest: Angie Edge, Regional Program Manager for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

 
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Friday
6/8/2012
7:00 AM
 120608B

Recall election: impact on unions and labor
Organized labor made a big effort in the recall campaign against Governor Walker, but came up short. Joy Cardin and her guest look at what the results mean for the future of unions in politics, in Wisconsin and beyond.
Guest: Frank Emspak, Managing Editor and Executive Producer of Workers Independent News

 
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Friday
6/8/2012
8:00 AM
 120608C

Week in Review, June 8th 2012
Join Joy Cardin and her guests for a special recall edition of the Week in Review.
Guests:

Matt Rothschild, Publisher of the The Progressive magazine

Owen Robinson, columnist at the West Bend Daily News and blogger at BootsAndSabers.com

 
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Friday
6/8/2012
9:00 PM
 120608C

Week in Review, June 8th 2012
Join Joy Cardin and her guests for a special recall edition of the Week in Review.
Guests:

Matt Rothschild, Publisher of the The Progressive magazine

Owen Robinson, columnist at the West Bend Daily News and blogger at BootsAndSabers.com

 
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Thursday
6/7/2012
6:00 AM
 120607A

Negative emotions after elections
Anger...fear...aggression...these are a few of the emotions some people on both sides are feeling after the recall election. Joy Cardin's guest psychologist has advice on dealing with difficult emotions after a hotly-contested election.
Guest: Frank Farley, psychologist at Temple University and past president of the American Psychological Association

 
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Thursday
6/7/2012
7:00 AM
 120607B

Post-Election Healing in Wisconsin
After months of bitter political back-and-forth, the recall election is finally over. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss how to deal the political divide in the State and get us talking (and listening) to each other again.
Guests:

- Ron Dolen, former Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania, and co-founder of Reach Out Wisconsin

- Scott Grabins, member of the Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Dane County, and co-founder of Reach Out Wisconsin. http://www.reachoutwisconsin.org/

 
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Thursday
6/7/2012
8:00 AM
 120607C

LGBT Youth in America's Schools
Bullying and suicides have dominated the discussion about LGBT youth in the United States. After eight, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the unique challenges that young gay people face, and how policies can be changed to make schools safer for them.

Guests:

- Jason Cianciotto, co-author of "LGBT Youth in America's Schools". He's a consultant specializing in public policy and government affairs, and an LGBT advocate for more than a decade.

- Sean Cahill, co-author of "LGBT Youth in America's Schools". He's the Director of Health Policy Research at the Fenway Institute in Boston and Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at New York University.

 
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Thursday
6/7/2012
9:00 PM
 120607C

LGBT Youth in America's Schools
Bullying and suicides have dominated the discussion about L-G-B-T youth in the United States. After nine, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the unique challenges that young gay people face, and how policies can be changed to make schools safer for them.

Guests:

Jason Cianciotto, co-author of "LGBT Youth in America's Schools". He's an independent consultant specializing in applied research and public policy analysis.

Sean Cahill, co-author of "LGBT Youth in America's Schools". He's the Director of Health Policy Research at the Fenway Institute in Boston and Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at New York University.

 
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Wednesday
6/6/2012
6:00 AM
 120606A

Recall wrap
The recall elections for governor, lieutenant governor and four state Senators are in the books. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the winners and losers, and the future of state politics, and invites you to weigh in with your thoughts.
Guest: Arnold Shober, Professor of Government, Lawrence University.

 
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Wednesday
6/6/2012
7:00 AM
 120606B

Big Question: recall reaction
On this week's Big Question segment, Joy Cardin will ask her guests what they thought of the recall results...and what it means for the state's future.
Guests:

John Sharpless, Professor of History at UW-Madison.

Ruth Conniff, Political Editor at The Progressive magazine.

 
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Wednesday
6/6/2012
8:00 AM
 120606C

Recall round-up
After eight, our coverage of Tuesday's recall elections continues with reaction from a round-up of guests and, of course, your opinions.
Guests:

8:12-8:17 - Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator, West Bend.

8:20-8:25 - Dave Hansen, Democratic State Senator, Green Bay.

8:30-8:35 - Todd Berry, President, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.

8:40-8:45 - Jerry Deschane (duh-SHAYNE), Executive Vice President, Wisconsin Builders Association.

8:50-8:55 - Mary Bell, President, Wisconsin Education Association Council.

 
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Wednesday
6/6/2012
9:00 PM
 120606C

Recall round-up
After nine, our coverage of Tuesday's recall elections continues with reaction from a round-up of guests and, of course, your opinions.
Guests:

- 9:12-9:17 - Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator, West Bend.

- 9:20-9:25 - Dave Hansen, Democratic State Senator, Green Bay.

- 9:30-9:35 - Todd Berry, President, Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.

- 9:40-9:45 - Jerry Deschane (duh-SHAYNE), Executive Vice President, Wisconsin Builders Association.

- 9:50-9:55 - Mary Bell, President, Wisconsin Education Association Council.

 
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Tuesday
6/5/2012
6:00 AM
 120605A

Getting organized and reducing clutter
Getting organized at home or work can be a difficult task, but there are some things you can do to make it more successful. After six, Joy Cardin's guest shares some of the most common mistakes that stand between you and order, and tips to keep your environment nice, neat and productive.
Guest: Lorie Marrero, a Certified Professional Organizer and author, "The Clutter Diet: The Skinny on Organizing Your Home and Taking Control of Your Life." Organizing expert and contributing blogger, Good Housekeeping Home Style blog. Creator, http://clutterdiet.com.

 
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Tuesday
6/5/2012
7:00 AM
 120605B

The popularity of reality TV
MTV's "The Real World" is now 20 years old. According to Joy Cardin's guest, we can thank - or blame - the show for the plethora of reality TV programming today. After seven, he discusses why Americans have such a love-hate relationship with this genre, and invite you to weigh in with your favorite or unbeloved reality programs.
Guest: Robert Thompson, Professor of Television and Pop Culture, and Director, Bleier (BLY-er) Center for Television and Popular Culture, Syracuse University. Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?735

 
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Tuesday
6/5/2012
8:00 AM
 120605C

On Your Money
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, tell us what lower interest rates mean for us, and give some computer clean-up tips.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
6/4/2012
6:00 AM
 120604A

Migraines
June is National Migraine Awareness Month. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses what's new in migraine treatment, causes, how to cope, and answers your migraine-related questions.
Then, after six-fifty, Joy's guest issues this week's Monday Morning Wake-Up Call: the strawberries have arrived early this year, so now is the time to pick!
Guests:

- Dr. Douglas Dulli (DOO-lee), neurologist and specialist, UW East Headache Clinic.

-6:50 - Ed Bures (BURRS), farmer and owner, Bures Berry Patch, Barneveld. http://www.buresberrypatch.com/

 
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Monday
6/4/2012
7:00 AM
 120604B

State Capitol Report: June 4
It's a special election eve edition of the State Capitol Report. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss the latest developments in the recall races for governor, lieutenant governor and state Senate, and welcome your thoughts on recent recall activity.
Guests:

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

- Joseph Foy, Assistant Professor of American Democracy and Media Studies, UW-Platteville.

 
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Monday
6/4/2012
8:00 AM
 120604C

Mondays with Mike: June edition
After eight, it's another edition of Mondays with Mike! Host Joy Cardin and WPR Director Mike Crane discuss the latest news and happenings with WPR, including special coverage of the recall elections, and answers to your questions about WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

 
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Monday
6/4/2012
9:00 PM
 120604C

Mondays with Mike: June edition
After nine, it's another edition of Mondays with Mike! Host Joy Cardin and WPR Director Mike Crane discuss the latest news and happenings with WPR, including special coverage of the recall elections, and answers to your questions about WPR programming and operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio.

 
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Friday
6/1/2012
6:00 AM
 120601A

Tell Joy Where to Go: June 2012
There are only a few more days left in the school year... then, summer vacation! After six, Joy Cardin's guest has some ideas for fun family events taking place across the state this June, and invites you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for a great summer getaway.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers, and Contributing Travel Editor, TheAmericanBoomer.com; monthly contributor, "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

 
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Friday
6/1/2012
7:00 AM
 120601B

The Republican Brain
Joy Cardin's guest after eight says that the difference between liberals and conservatives lies deep in their psychologies. He discusses the personality traits commonly associated with both parties and the science that proves it.

Guest:

Chris Mooney, author of "The Republican Brain: The Science of Why
They Deny Science-And Reality." You can find out more about the book at its website, www.RepublicanBrain.com. He's a science journalist who's written several other books, including "The Republican War on Science." You can follow him on Twitter @chrismooney_

 
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Friday
6/1/2012
8:00 AM
 120601C

Week in Review, June 1st 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Recall news, job numbers, and the presidential race will be some of the hot topics.
Guests:

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

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

 
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Friday
6/1/2012
9:00 PM
 120601C

Week in Review, June 1st 2012
After nine, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Recall news, job numbers, and the presidential race will be some of the hot topics.
Guests:

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

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

 
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Thursday
5/31/2012
6:00 AM
 120531A

New poll for governor and lieutenant governor
Gov. Scott Walker maintains his lead over Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in the latest poll from Marquette University Law School. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the data and invites you to weigh in with your thoughts on the races for governor and lieutenant governor.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy, Marquette University; co-developer and contributor, www.PollsAndVotes.com.

 
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Thursday
5/31/2012
7:00 AM
 120531B

Two Takes on Walker's Legal Defense Fund
Governor Scott Walker's campaign recently moved another $100,000 to his legal defense fund in the John Doe investigation. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says Walker needs to explain why he has the fund; after seven-thirty, her guest says the Democrats are making much ado about nothing.
Guests:

- 7:00 - Peg Lautenschlager (LOWT-en-shlaw-gur), former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin; attorney, Bauer and Bach.

- 7:30 - Rick Esenberg (ESS-en-berg), adjunct professor of law, Marquette University; he blogs at http://SharkAndShepherd.blogspot.com.

 
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Thursday
5/31/2012
8:00 AM
 120531C

Drop Dead Healthy
The caveman workout, restricting calories, and "chewdaism"-these are just a few of the health tricks Joy Cardin's guest tried in his quest for bodily perfection. After eight, he'll discuss these and the other things he tried while attempting to be as healthy as humanly possible.

Guest:

A.J. Jacobs, author of "Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection." He's an editor-at-large for Esquire, a contributor to NPR, and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Entertainment Weekly. His other books include The Know-It-All, The Year of Living Biblically, and My Life as an Experiment.

 
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Thursday
5/31/2012
9:00 PM
 120531C

Drop Dead Healthy
The caveman workout, restricting calories, and "chewdaism"-these are just a few of the health tricks Joy Cardin's guest tried in his quest for bodily perfection. After nine, he'll discuss these and the other things he tried while attempting to be as healthy as humanly possible.

Guest:

A.J. Jacobs, author of "Drop Dead Healthy: One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection." He's an editor-at-large for Esquire, a contributor to NPR, and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Entertainment Weekly. His other books include The Know-It-All, The Year of Living Biblically, and My Life as an Experiment.

 
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Wednesday
5/30/2012
6:00 AM
 120530A

Why spelling is important!
Nearly three-hundred children from across the nation are competing in this week's National Spelling Bee. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says it's important to be a good speller and how you can sharpen your spelling skills.
Guest: J. Richard Gentry, former professor, Western Carolina University, and former elementary school teacher. Author of several books, including "The Science of Spelling," as well as the textbook series for elementary students, "Spelling Connections." www.jrichardgentry.com

 
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Wednesday
5/30/2012
7:00 AM
 120530B

Big Question Straw Poll: Governor Recall
After seven, you are the guest on this week's Big Question segment. Joy Cardin wants your vote in a straw poll on the recall race for Governor-and you can make your case for your candidate.
 
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Wednesday
5/30/2012
8:00 AM
 120530C

Bunch of Amateurs
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why the story of the amateur is so entrenched in our national DNA. He says that the history of the United States is bound up in amateur pursuits, from Benjamin Franklin to Mark Zuckerberg.

Guest:

Jack Hitt, author of "Bunch of Amateurs: A Search for the American Character." He's a contributing editor to the New York Times Magazine, Harper's, and public radio's This American Life. He also writes for Rolling Stone, GQ, Wired, and Garden & Gun.

 
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Wednesday
5/30/2012
9:00 PM
 120530C

Bunch of Amateurs
After nine, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why the story of the amateur is so entrenched in our national DNA. He says that the history of the United States is bound up in amateur pursuits, from Benjamin Franklin to Mark Zuckerberg.

Guest:

Jack Hitt, author of "Bunch of Amateurs: A Search for the American Character." He's a contributing editor to the New York Times Magazine, Harper's, and public radio's This American Life. He also writes for Rolling Stone, GQ, Wired, and Garden & Gun.

 
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Tuesday
5/29/2012
6:00 AM
 120529A

Natural Parks: Go There!
Your summer vacation plans should include America's National Parks-and make sure to see more than the tourist highlights. That's the message from Joy Cardin's guest after six...and you can share your favorite National Park memories, too.
Guest: Mel White, regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine; author of National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States, and co-author of the forthcoming "Secrets of the National Parks: The Experts' Guide to Getting Off the Tourist Trail"

 
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Tuesday
5/29/2012
7:00 AM
 120529B

Battle Over Bain Capital
Mitt Romney's years at Bain Capital has become a major focus on the campaign trail. President Barack Obama says Romney's tenure proves he is an out-of-touch millionaire concerned only with profits; Romney says it highlights his leadership skills and ability to create jobs. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the significance of the battle over Bain, and the impact it may have down the road.
Guest: Steven Smith, Professor of Political Science and Director, Weidenbaum (WEE-den-baum) Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, Washington University, St. Louis.

 
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Tuesday
5/29/2012
8:00 AM
 120529C

Common personal finance problems
No nest egg, bad credit rating, difficult mortgage payments...those are a few of the common personal finance problems facing Americans. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest has suggestions about how to tackle those and other problems head-on.
Guest: Gail Cunningham, Vice President of Membership and Public Relations
National Foundation for Credit Counseling www.nfcc.org Here's the credit report site guest mentioned: www.annualcreditreport.com
State unclaimed property website: http://www.statetreasury.wisconsin.gov/section.asp?linkid=1381&locid=155

 
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Tuesday
5/29/2012
9:00 PM
 120529C

Common personal finance problems
No nest egg, bad credit rating, difficult mortgage payments...those are a few of the common personal finance problems facing Americans. After nine, Joy Cardin's guest has suggestions about how to tackle those and other problems head-on.
Guest: Gail Cunningham, Vice President of Membership and Public Relations National Foundation for Credit Counseling www.nfcc.org

 
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Monday
5/28/2012
6:00 AM
 120528A

Memorial Day Gardening
Memorial Day weekend is traditionally a time for many to spend in the garden. After six, Joy Cardin's guest has some advice on planting and tending to your flowers, vegetables and trees, and answers to your gardening-related questions.
Guest: Mark Konlock (KAHN-lock), Director of Horticulture, Green Bay Botanical Garden. http://www.gbbg.org/

 
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Monday
5/28/2012
7:00 AM
 120528B

State Capitol Report, May 28th 2012
After seven, it's a Memorial Day edition of the State Capitol Report. With just one week leading up to Election Day, Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson look at the impact of Friday's debate and the hot issues on the recall campaign trail.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

 
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Monday
5/28/2012
7:30 AM
 120528X

Milwaukee's Role in the Recall Election
With the recall election fast approaching, the city of Milwaukee has become a talking point for both gubernatorial candidates. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks to WPR's Milwaukee-based news reporter about the role Milwaukee is playing in the recall election.

Guest:

Chuck Quirmbach, Wisconsin Public Radio reporter based in Milwaukee

 
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Monday
5/28/2012
8:00 AM
 120528C

Return to Wake Robin
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer-and when we start our summer vacations. Joy Cardin and her guest after eight will discuss the Wisconsin summer tradition of going up north to a cabin, and your summer traditions and annual vacation spots.

Guest:

Marnie Mamminga, author of "Return to Wake Robin: One Cabin in the Heyday of Northwoods Resorts." She's a freelance writer whose publishing credits include the Chicago Tribune, Reader's Digest, The Christian Science Monitor, Lake Superior Magazine, and several Chicken Soup for the Soul Books. She is also a former columnist for The Daily Herald newspaper in Illinois.

 
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Monday
5/28/2012
9:00 PM
 120528C

Return to Wake Robin
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer-and when we start our summer vacations. Joy Cardin and her guest after nine will discuss the Wisconsin summer tradition of going up north to a cabin, and your summer traditions and annual vacation spots.

Guest:

Marnie Mamminga, author of "Return to Wake Robin: One Cabin in the Heyday of Northwoods Resorts." She's a freelance writer whose publishing credits include the Chicago Tribune, Reader's Digest, The Christian Science Monitor, Lake Superior Magazine, and several Chicken Soup for the Soul Books. She is also a former columnist for The Daily Herald newspaper in Illinois.

 
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Friday
5/25/2012
6:00 AM
 120525A

Memorial Day Menu
With summer unofficially getting underway this weekend, lots of people will be celebrating with friends, family... and food! After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss some tips for a perfect picnic spread, scrumptious snacks, and invite you to share what's on your Memorial Day menu.
Guest: Leah Caplan, Chief Food Officer and Local Food Liaison, Metcalfe's Market, Madison.

 
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Friday
5/25/2012
7:00 AM
 120525B

Candidate forum: Donna Seidel
After seven, Joy Cardin wraps up her candidate forum series with a conversation with Donna Seidel (SIGH-dul), the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 29th Senate District.
Guest: Donna Seidel, Democratic State Representative, Wausau; candidate, Wisconsin's 29th Senate District. http://www.seidelforsenate.com/

 
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Friday
5/25/2012
7:30 AM
 120525X

Republican take on recalls
Wisconsin's recall climate is bad for politics and for job growth, according to Joy Cardin's guest. After seven-thirty, he'll discuss why he's says the state needs stability and why it works best with Republicans in charge.
Guest: Dan Kapanke, former Republican State Senator, La Crosse; he lost a recall election last summer.

 
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Friday
5/25/2012
8:00 AM
 120525C

Week in Review, May 25th 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. This week's hot topics include the countdown to recall Election Day, new polls on gay marriage, and other top state and national news of the week.
Guests:

Tony Palmeri, Professor of Communication at UW Oshkosh and Media columnist, The Fox Valley SCENE.

Margaret Farrow, Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

 
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Friday
5/25/2012
9:00 PM
 120525C

Week in Review, May 25th 2012
After nine, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. This week's hot topics include the countdown to recall Election Day, new polls on gay marriage, and other top state and national news of the week.
Guests:

Tony Palmeri, Professor of Communication at UW Oshkosh and Media columnist, The Fox Valley SCENE.

Margaret Farrow, Former Republican Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin

 
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Thursday
5/24/2012
6:00 AM
 120524A

Survey results: recall elections
Election Day is right around the corner, and after six, Joy Cardin and her guests will look at the new WPR/St. Norbert Survey results in the recall race for Governor.
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

Survey results: http://www.wpr.org/announce/survey1205/recall.htm

 
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Thursday
5/24/2012
7:00 AM
 120524B

Survey results: presidential race in Wisconsin
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest turn to the presidential campaign and the new WPR/St. Norbert College Survey on Wisconsin's view of the race.
Guest: Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Associate at the St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute

 
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Thursday
5/24/2012
7:30 AM
 120524X

Candidate forum: Kristen Dexter
Joy Cardin's candidate forum series continues after seven-thirty when she talks with Kristen Dexter, the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 23rd Senate District.
Guest: Kristen Dexter, Democratic candidate, Wisconsin's 23rd Senate District. http://www.dexterforsenate.com

 
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Thursday
5/24/2012
8:00 AM
 120524C

Harvest the Wind
With the depletion of fossil fuels and the looming threat of global warming, renewable energy resources are becoming more important. After eight, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the advantages of wind energy and how it could revitalize the U.S. economy.

Guest:

Philip Warburg, author of "Harvest the Wind: America's Journey to Jobs, Energy Independence, and Climate Stability." He's the former president of the Conservation Law Foundation in Boston and previously ran the Israel Union for Environmental Defense in Tel Aviv. He was an attorney at the Environmental Law Institute in Washington D.C.

 
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Thursday
5/24/2012
9:00 PM
 120524C

Harvest the Wind
With the depletion of fossil fuels and the looming threat of global warming, renewable energy resources are becoming more important. After nine, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the advantages of wind energy and how it could revitalize the U.S. economy.

Guest:

Philip Warburg, author of "Harvest the Wind: America's Journey to Jobs, Energy Independence, and Climate Stability." He's the former president of the Conservation Law Foundation in Boston and previously ran the Israel Union for Environmental Defense in Tel Aviv. He was an attorney at the Environmental Law Institute in Washington D.C.

 
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Wednesday
5/23/2012
6:00 AM
 120523A

Unpaid Internships Are Immoral
Are unpaid internships immoral? Joy Cardin's guest after six says yes, and discusses why he thinks that free internships are immoral and put poor students at a disadvantage.

Guest:

Derek Thompson, senior editor for The Atlantic magazine, where he oversees business coverage for theatlantic.com. His piece, "Work is Work: Why Free Internships Are Immoral": http://wpr.org/r/?732

 
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Wednesday
5/23/2012
7:00 AM
 120523B

Candidate forum: John Lehman
It's another edition of Joy Cardin's candidate forums! After seven, she talks with Democrat John Lehman about his campaign for Wisconsin's 21st Senate District, and invites your questions about the race.
Guest: John Lehman, Democratic candidate, Wisconsin's 21st Senate District. http://www.lehman4senate.com/

 
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Wednesday
5/23/2012
7:30 AM
 120523X

Recall Round-up
Tom Barrett is asking Governor Walker to release emails, the Governor is criticizing the mayor's efforts on public safety, and ads are running in Senate recall races around the state. After 7:30, Joy Cardin's guest rounds up the latest news.
Guest: JR Ross, Editor of www.Wispolitics.com

 
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Wednesday
5/23/2012
8:00 AM
 120523C

The New Geography of Jobs
Is where you live hindering your career? Joy Cardin's guest after eight says that the real divide in the United States today is not a class divide, but a geographical one. He'll talk about why where you live matters in finding and keeping a job.

Guest:

Enrico Moretti, author of "The New Geography of Jobs." He's a professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley, whose research has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.

 
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Wednesday
5/23/2012
9:00 PM
 120523C

The New Geography of Jobs
Is where you live hindering your career? Joy Cardin's guest after nine says that the real divide in the United States today is not a class divide, but a geographical one. He'll talk about why where you live matters in finding and keeping a job.

Guest:

Enrico Moretti, author of "The New Geography of Jobs." He's a professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley, whose research has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.

 
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Tuesday
5/22/2012
6:00 AM
 120522A

Asthma 101
Seasonal allergies are in full swing in Wisconsin, which can sometimes kick up asthma symptoms. After six, Joy Cardin's guest talks about the basics of asthma and asthma treatment, as well as the importance of having an asthma action plan.

Guest:

Dr. Steve Apaliski, author of "Beating Asthma: Seven Simple Principles." He is Board Certified in Pediatrics as well as Allergy & Immunology. He's a Fellow of the American College of Allergy and Immunology and a Board Member of the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America-Texas chapter.

 
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Tuesday
5/22/2012
7:00 AM
 120522B

Out-of-State Spending in Walker Recall
More than half of all the money raised by the candidates in the Gov. Walker recall is from out-of-state donors, according to Joy Cardin's guest. After seven, he'll discuss why so many contributions are being made from outside Wisconsin, how the money is being spent, and what it means for democracy.
Guest: Mike McCabe, Executive Director, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. http://www.wisdc.org

 
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Tuesday
5/22/2012
7:30 AM
 120522X

Candidate forum: Lori Compas
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin talks with Democrat Lori Compas (compass) about her campaign for Wisconsin's 13th Senate District, and welcomes your questions.
Guest: Lori Compas, Democratic candidate, Wisconsin's 13th Senate District. http://www.loricompas.org/

 
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Tuesday
5/22/2012
8:00 AM
 120522C

On Your Money--Paying for College edition
After eight, it's a special college tuition edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin has advice on saving for college...and paying off debt...along with answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Tuesday
5/22/2012
9:00 PM
 120522C

On Your Money--Paying for College edition
After nine, it's a special college tuition edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin has advice on saving for college...and paying off debt...along with answers to your personal finance questions.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
5/21/2012
6:00 AM
 120521A

Star Gazing
After this weekend's solar eclipse, amateur star gazers are gearing up for a summer of constellation and planet-watching. After six, Joy Cardin's guest shares star gazing tips and what to look for in the sky this summer.

Then, after six-fifty, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. In light of three recent All-Terrain Vehicle deaths, the Department of Natural Resources is calling for more attention to ATV Safety. Joy Cardin's guest discusses how to ride an ATV safely and responsibly.

Guests:

6:00 - Bob Bonadurer, director of the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum

6:50 - Gary Eddy, ATV Administrator for the Bureau of Law Enforcement at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

 
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Monday
5/21/2012
7:00 AM
 120521B

State Capitol Report, May 21st 2012
After seven, Joy Cardin welcomes WPR reporter Shawn Johnson for a look at dueling job report numbers and their impact on the recall race...on this week's edition of the State Capitol Report.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

 
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Monday
5/21/2012
7:30 AM
 120521X

Candidate forum: Terry Virgil
In the second half of the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin begins another round of candidate forums, this time for the state Senate recalls. After seven-thirty, she talks with Libertarian Terry Virgil, who's seeking office in the 13th Senate District.
Guest: Terry Virgil, Libertarian candidate, Wisconsin's 13th Senate District.

 
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Monday
5/21/2012
8:00 AM
 120521C

The Good Food Revolution
Joy Cardin's guest is starting a good food revolution. After eight, he'll discuss urban farming and his vision for changing our nation's most disadvantaged communities through food.

Guest:

- Will Allen, author of "The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities." He's also the CEO of Growing Power, an organization that develops community food systems based in Milwaukee. He's also a MacArthur fellow and an urban farmer.

 
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Monday
5/21/2012
9:00 PM
 120521C

The Good Food Revolution
Joy Cardin's guest is starting a good food revolution. After nine, he'll discuss urban farming and his vision for changing our nation's most disadvantaged communities through food.

Guest:

- Will Allen, author of "The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities." He's also the CEO of Growing Power, an organization that develops community food systems based in Milwaukee. He's also a MacArthur fellow and an urban farmer.

 
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Friday
5/18/2012
6:00 AM
 120518A

Craft Beer Week
This week is American Craft Beer Week. To celebrate, Rob Ferrett and his guest after six discuss the different kinds of craft brews, Midwestern beer, and the best places to have a pint around Wisconsin.

Guest:

Robin Shepard, regional beer writer and beer correspondent for The Isthmus in Madison. He's also the author of "Wisconsin's Best Breweries and Brewpubs: Searching for the Perfect Pint" and "Minnesota's Best Breweries and Brewpubs: Searching for the Perfect Pint."

 
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Friday
5/18/2012
7:00 AM
 120518B

10.5 Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Sai...
In the days ahead, college graduates will be getting plenty of cliche, all-too-familiar, cookie-cutter advice at their commencement ceremonies. After seven, Rob Ferrett's guest shares his nonconventional insights for the class of 2012 to help prepare them for the inevitable rough road ahead.
Guest: Charles Wheelan, senior lecturer in public policy, University of Chicago, and visiting professor, Dartmouth University; author, "10 1/2 Things No Commencement Speaker Has Ever Said."

 
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Friday
5/18/2012
8:00 AM
 120518C

Week in Review, May 18th 2012
Wisconsin jobs numbers, the recall race, and calls for bank regulations-after eight, Rob Ferrett and his guests will tackle those and other topics, on the Week in Review.
Guests:

- John Smart, Chair of the Price County Democratic Party and Board member for Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools

- Keene Winters, financial planner in Schofield, and Coordinator of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau

 
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Friday
5/18/2012
9:00 PM
 120518C

Week in Review, May 18th 2012
Wisconsin jobs numbers, the recall race, and calls for bank regulations -after nine, Rob Ferrett and his guests will tackle those and other topics on the Week in Review.
Guests:

- John Smart, Chair of the Price County Democratic Party and Board member for Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools

- Keene Winters, financial planner in Schofield, and Coordinator of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau

 
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Thursday
5/17/2012
6:00 AM
 120517A

Prescription painkillers: is the US hooked on th...
Widespread use and abuse of prescription painkillers has led to a U.S. Senate investigation of pharmaceutical companies. After six, Joy Cardin's guest doctor says the medications are overprescribed, oversold, and overused.
Guest: Dr. Andrew Kolodny (koh-LAHD-nee), Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Maimonides (my-MAH-nih-dees) Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and president of Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing www.supportprop.org

 
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Thursday
5/17/2012
7:00 AM
 120517B

Right to Work
Right to work legislation has been on the minds of many in light of a video clip released recently in which Governor Scott Walker discussed dividing and conquering labor unions. Joy Cardin's guest after seven discusses the political side of right to work legislation in Wisconsin.

Guest:

Scott Furlong, professor of political science at UW-Green Bay and the
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

 
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Thursday
5/17/2012
8:00 AM
 120517C

Outside playtime: good for kids
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest says kids need more outdoor play time, for healthier brains, bodies, and social relationships. You can join in with your favorite outside playtime activities, past or present.
Guest: Joan Almon (ALL-mun), director and co-founder of the Alliance for Childhood www.allianceforchildhood.org

 
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Thursday
5/17/2012
9:00 PM
 120517C

Outside playtime: good for kids
After nine, Joy Cardin's guest says kids need more outdoor play time, for healthier brains, bodies, and social relationships. You can join in with your favorite outside playtime activities, past or present.
Guest: Joan Almon (ALL-mun), director and co-founder of the Alliance for Childhood www.allianceforchildhood.org

 
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Wednesday
5/16/2012
6:00 AM
 120516A

Breast-Feeding
After last week's TIME Magazine cover featuring a mother breast-feeding her toddler, the conversation about the benefits and the shortcomings of breast-feeding has started anew. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss breast-feeding stigma and why mothers should be able to nurse their children as long as they'd like.

Guest:

Danielle Rigg, co-founder of the Best for Babes Foundation, former attorney, Certified Lactation Counselor, young breast cancer survivor, and a mom of two.

 
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Wednesday
5/16/2012
7:00 AM
 120516B

Big Question: More or Less Bank Regulation?
A high-profile stumble by JP Morgan Chase has reopened the bank regulation debate. After seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: do big banks need more regulation, or less?
Guests:

Jennifer Erickson, Director of Competitiveness and Economic Growth at the Center for American Progress

Peter Suderman, Senior Editor and Columnist at Reason magazine and Reason.com

 
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Wednesday
5/16/2012
8:00 AM
 120516C

Homesick and Happy
It's the time of year when parents start planning summer activities for their kids. Joy Cardin's guest after eight says that sleep-away camp should be included in your summer plans, and explains how camp can foster independence and maturity in your children.

Guest:

Michael Thompson, author of "Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from
Parents Can Help a Child Grow." He's a consulting school psychologist and a former board member of the American Camp Association. He is also the author of "Raising Cain."

 
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Wednesday
5/16/2012
9:00 PM
 120516C

Homesick and Happy
It's the time of year when parents start planning summer activities for their kids. Joy Cardin's guest after nine says that sleep-away camp should be included in your summer plans, and explains how camp can foster independence and maturity in your children.

Guest:

Michael Thomson, author of "Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from
Parents Can Help a Child Grow." He's a consulting school psychologist and a former board member of the American Camp Association. He is also the author of "Raising Cain."

 
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Tuesday
5/15/2012
6:00 AM
 120515A

Racy books in libraries?
A racy fiction trilogy is topping best seller charts-but some libraries in Wisconsin and elsewhere say it has no place on their shelves. After six, Joy Cardin's guest talks about when and why libraries might decide NOT to make a book available to the public.
Guest: Louise Robbins, Professor Emeritus of Library and Information Sciences at UW-Madison and author of "Censorship and the American Library: The American Library Association's Response to Threats to Intellectual Freedom, 1939-1969"

 
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Tuesday
5/15/2012
7:00 AM
 120515B

Jobs in Wisconsin (and the politics around them)
Employment and job creation are top issues in the recall race for Governor. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the causes of Wisconsin's current job outlook, and the political blame game that surrounds it.
Guest: Steve Deller, economist with UW-Extension and Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics at UW-Madison

 
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Tuesday
5/15/2012
8:00 AM
 120515C

On Your Money
After eight, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, tell us about the financial impact of Facebook, and tell us how to clean up our online identities.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Tuesday
5/15/2012
9:00 PM
 120515C

On Your Money
After nine, join Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, tell us about the financial impact of Facebook, and tell us how to clean up our online identities.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
5/14/2012
6:00 AM
 120514A

Bike to Work Week; wake-up on sun risk
"Bike to Work Week" kicks off today. After six, Joy Cardin's guest makes the case for making your bicycle part of your morning commute.
Guest: Amanda White, Associate Director of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin http://bfw.org/events/bike-to-work-week-may-14-18/
And on the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call, Joy's guest dermatologist says young people should be more aware of the risk of sunburns and tanning beds.

Guest: Dr. Karl Noll, dermatologist for Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse

 
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Monday
5/14/2012
7:00 AM
 120514B

State Capitol Report: May 14
It's another edition of the State Capitol Report! After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the latest in the recall elections for governor and lieutenant governor, the weekend's state Republican convention, and other state government news. After seven-thirty, Joy and her roundtable of reporters discuss the recalls for state Senate.
Guests:

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

- 7:35 - Gilman Halsted, Wisconsin Public Radio Reporter; he's covering the state Senate's 13th District recall election.

- 7:40 - Heather Asiyanbi (ah-see-YAHN-bee), Reporter, Patch online news service; she's covering the state Senate's 13th District recall election.

- 7:47 - Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio Reporter, Eau Claire; he's covering the state Senate's 23rd District recall election.

- 7:52 - Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio Reporter, Wausau; he's covering the state Senate's 29th District recall election.

 
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Monday
5/14/2012
8:00 AM
 120514C

Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows, True Blood, The Vampire Diaries, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter-the blood-sucking undead seem to be invading our popular culture. Joy Cardin's guest after eight discusses how vampires fit into our culture and why we can't get enough of them.

Guest:

Rob Weiner, pop culture writer and humanities, pop culture,
and fine art librarian at Texas Tech University Library

 
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Monday
5/14/2012
9:00 PM
 120514C

Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows, True Blood, The Vampire Diaries, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter-the blood-sucking undead seem to be invading our popular culture. Joy Cardin's guest after nine discusses how vampires fit into our culture and why we can't get enough of them.

Guest:

Rob Weiner, pop culture writer and humanities, pop culture,
and fine art librarian at Texas Tech University Library

 
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Friday
5/11/2012
6:00 AM
 120511A

Birdwatching in Wisconsin
Saturday is International Migratory Bird Day, which is also the unofficial "opening day" for Wisconsin birdwatchers. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses which species are being spotted across the state, how you can become a better birder, and welcomes your reports of rare bird sightings.
Guest: Mark Korducki (kor-DUCK-ee), Coordinator, Wisconsin Society for Ornithology's Rare Bird Alerts. http://wsobirds.org/

 
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Friday
5/11/2012
7:00 AM
 120511B

Mothers and daughters
As Mother's Day approaches, the mother-daughter relationship is not always smooth sailing. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest explains how conflict can arise...and how to deal with it.
Elizabeth Bernstein (BURN-steen), reporter at the Wall Street Journal, where she writes the "Bonds: On Relationships" column. Her article: http://wpr.org/r/?728

 
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Friday
5/11/2012
8:00 AM
 120511C

Week in Review May 11th, 2012
The recall stage is set, while gay marriage gets a boost from the President but a setback in North Carolina. After eight, those are two of the hot topics on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:

Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University

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

 
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Friday
5/11/2012
9:00 PM
 120511C

Week in Review May 11th, 2012
The recall stage is set, while gay marriage gets a boost from the President but a setback in North Carolina. After nine, those are two of the hot topics on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:

Ed Fallone, Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University

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

 
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Thursday
5/10/2012
6:00 AM
 120510A

Wisconsin's DNR and environmental enforcement
Critics say Wisconsin's DNR is dropping the ball on environmental enforcement, while DNR leadership says it's working to fix problems without going to court. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the ongoing debate over environmental protection in the state.
Guest: Michael Kraft, Emeritus Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs at UW-Green Bay, He is the author of Environmental Policy and Politics and co-editor and co-author of Environmental Policy: New Directions for the Twenty-first Century (new edition out this week)

 
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Thursday
5/10/2012
7:00 AM
 120510B

Lugar, polarization, and Tea Party influence
Indiana Senator Richard Lugar lost a primary election, amid criticism that he was too moderate for Republican voters. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at polarization in Congress and the ongoing influence of the Tea Party movement.
Guest: Jasmine Farrier, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Louisville

 
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Thursday
5/10/2012
8:00 AM
 120510C

Permanent Emergency
The recently foiled terrorist plot against a plane headed for the United States has raised concerns about the Transportation Security Administration and if it's really keeping us safe. Joy Cardin's guest after eight discusses the flaws in America's approach to national security and how we can better protect ourselves.

Guest:

Kip Hawley, author of "Permanent Emergency: Inside the TSA and the
Fight for the Future of American Security." He's a former TSA administrator and is currently working as a private consultant.

 
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Thursday
5/10/2012
9:00 PM
 120510C

Permanent Emergency
The recently foiled terrorist plot against a plane headed for the United States has raised concerns about the Transportation Security Administration and if it's really keeping us safe. Joy Cardin's guest after nine discusses the flaws in America's approach to national security and how we can better protect ourselves.

Guest:

Kip Hawley, author of "Permanent Emergency: Inside the TSA and the
Fight for the Future of American Security." He's a former TSA administrator and is currently working as a private consultant.

 
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Wednesday
5/9/2012
6:00 AM
 120509A

Primary Recall Elections Wrap
After six, Joy Cardin's guest analyzes the winners, losers and other fallout of Tuesday's recall primaries in Wisconsin. Plus, you'll have the chance to weigh-in on the results and look ahead to the June general elections.
Guest: Joe Foy, Assistant Professor of American Democracy and Media Studies at UW-Parkside.

 
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Wednesday
5/9/2012
7:00 AM
 120509B

Big Question: Post-Primary Elections Edition
It's a post-primary edition of the Big Question! After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests debate whether Wisconsin is better off with the Republicans reelected... or recalled. Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

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

- Graeme Zielinski, Communications Director, Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

 
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Wednesday
5/9/2012
8:00 AM
 120509C

Bay and Her Boys
After eight, Joy Cardin speaks with a guest who has first-hand experience as a single mom. She shares her experiences and offers advice for single moms and all parents.
Guest:

Bay Buchanan, author of "Bay and Her Boys: Unexpected Lessons I Learned as a (Single) Mom." She's the former Treasurer of the United States under President Ronald Reagan.

 
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Wednesday
5/9/2012
9:00 PM
 120509C

Bay and Her Boys
After nine, Joy Cardin speaks with a guest who has first-hand experience as a single mom. She shares her experiences and offers advice for single moms and all parents.
Guest:

Bay Buchanan, author of "Bay and Her Boys: Unexpected Lessons I Learned as a (Single) Mom." She's the former Treasurer of the United States under President Ronald Reagan.

 
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Tuesday
5/8/2012
6:00 AM
 120508A

The Thyroid Diet Revolution
If you've cut calories and exercise regularly, but still aren't losing weight, it could be your thyroid. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after six to discuss this often-undiagnosed condition and how to best treat weight problems caused by a thyroid imbalance.

Guest:

Mary Shomon, author of "The Thyroid Diet Revolution: Manage Your
Master Gland of Metabolism for Lasting Weight Loss." She is the founder
and editor in chief of several thyroid, autoimmuine, and nutrition newsletters, as well as www.thyroid-info.com.

 
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Tuesday
5/8/2012
7:00 AM
 120508B

Elections, Europe and Austerity
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the election rules you need to know before casting your ballot in the day's statewide recall primary vote.
Then, there have been big swings in European elections in the last week. After seven-twelve, Joy's guest says voters are rejecting austerity programs, and there are lessons for American politics.
Guests:

- 7:07-7:12 - Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio's State Government Reporter

- David Blanchflower, Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College, Economics Editor for the New Statesman, and former member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee

 
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Tuesday
5/8/2012
8:00 AM
 120508C

On Your Money
After eight, it's the newest edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, share some IRA and Social Security advice, and give us a spring cleaning checklist.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Tuesday
5/8/2012
9:00 PM
 120508C

On Your Money
After nine, it's the newest edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, share some IRA and Social Security advice, and give us a spring cleaning checklist.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
5/7/2012
6:00 AM
 120507A

New Facebook privacy concerns
A new report shows the information you post on Facebook may come back to haunt you in ways you may not have considered. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses how seemingly harmless postings can make you vulnerable to crime, hurt your job prospects, and lead to other trouble, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Then, after six-fifty, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Do you consume a lot of energy drinks? Joy Cardin's guest says the acid in these drinks can strip the enamel off your teeth.

Guest: Jeff Fox, Technology Editor, Consumer Reports. Recent article: http://wpr.org/r/?727

Wake-Up Call Guest: Dr. Poonam Jain, an associate professor in the School of Dental Medicine at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. She is the lead author on a new study on the effects of energy drinks on teeth.

 
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Monday
5/7/2012
7:00 AM
 120507B

State Capitol Report May 7th, 2012
The big recall primary is tomorrow...and after seven, Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson look at the late-breaking news leading up to the vote.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

 
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Monday
5/7/2012
7:30 AM
 120507X

Primary preview
After 7:30, Joy Cardin and her guest pollster look at the latest news and poll numbers leading up to tomorrow's primary election.
Guest: Charles Franklin, Visiting Professor of Law and Public Policy at Marquette University, where he directs the Marquette Law School Poll; he's Co-developer and contributor at www.PollsAndVotes.com

 
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Monday
5/7/2012
8:00 AM
 120507C

Mondays with Mike: May edition
After eight, it's a special edition of Mondays with Mike. Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane has the week off, so host Joy Cardin will be joined by new Program Director Mike Arnold, and invites your thoughts on what you most like and dislike about WPR, and the kind of programming you'd like to hear.
Guest: Mike Arnold, Wisconsin Public Radio Associate Director and Director of Content.
To sign up for daily emails of scheduled Ideas Network programs: http://wpr.org/ideas/emailsignup.cfm

 
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Monday
5/7/2012
9:00 PM
 120507C

Mondays with Mike: May edition
After nine, it's a special edition of Mondays with Mike. Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane has the week off, so host Joy Cardin will be joined by new Associate Director Mike Arnold, and invites your thoughts on what you most like and dislike about WPR, and the kind of programming you'd like to hear.
Guest: Mike Arnold, Wisconsin Public Radio Associate Director and Director of Content.

 
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Friday
5/4/2012
6:00 AM
 120504A

Tell Joy Where to Go: May 2012
Saturday is Cinco de Mayo, and there a number of ways you can celebrate Mexican heritage and pride throughout Wisconsin. After six, Joy Cardin's guest has a few ideas not only for this weekend, but for the rest of May, and invite you to "Tell Joy Where to Go" for a great spring activity.
Guest: Gary Knowles, Upper Great Lakes columnist, Journal & Topics Newspapers; Contributing Travel Editor, American BoomeR; Monthly contributor to our "Tell Joy Where to Go" programs.

 
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Friday
5/4/2012
7:00 AM
 120504B

What is natural food?
A controversy over a cereal brand has raised a discussion over what we mean when we say "natural foods." After seven, Joy Cardin's guest says many food products have misleading labels, and we should be careful not to be misled.
Guest: Mark Kastel, co-founder and director of the Organic Integrity Project at The Cornucopia Institute www.cornucopia.org

 
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Friday
5/4/2012
8:00 AM
 120504C

Week in Review, May 4th 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They'll check out the latest poll results on the recall election along with other top state and national news stories.
Guests:

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

David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His new blog: www.ibwisconsin.com/Blogs/Right-On/

 
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Friday
5/4/2012
9:00 PM
 120504C

Week in Review, May 4th 2012
After nine, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. They'll check out the latest poll results on the recall election along with other top state and national news stories.
Guests:

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

David Blaska, former Dane County Supervisor. His new blog: www.ibwisconsin.com/Blogs/Right-On/

 
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Thursday
5/3/2012
6:00 AM
 120503A

Study: Talking to Yourself is NOT Crazy
The next time you lose your keys, try saying the word "keys" over and over. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses new research that shows that simply talking to yourself can help you find things faster.
Guest: Gary Lupyan (LOOP-yin), Assistant Professor of Psychology, UW-Madison; lead author of study about talking to yourself: http://wpr.org/r/?726

 
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Thursday
5/3/2012
7:00 AM
 120503B

Governor Walker's reforms: bad for Wisconsin
Governor Walker's reforms have been bad for jobs and health care coverage in Wisconsin, according to Joy Cardin's guest after seven.
Guest: Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin

 
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Thursday
5/3/2012
7:30 AM
 120503X

Governor Walker's reforms: good for Wisconsin
After 7:30, Joy Cardin's guest makes the case that Governor Walker's reforms have been good for Wisconsin.
Guest: Brian Huffman, Professor of Management at UW-River Falls and faculty advisor for the UW-River Falls College Republicans.

 
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Thursday
5/3/2012
8:00 AM
 120503C

The story of the deficit
After eight, Joy Cardin's guest tells the story of the federal deficit-what the founding fathers thought about deficit spending, how we got into the current hole, and what it means for us.
Guest: James Kwak (KWOCK), associate professor of at the University of Connecticut School of Law, and co-author, along with Simon Johnson, of "White House Burning: The Founding Fathers, Our National Debt, and Why It Matters to You" Their previous book is "13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown."
Guest blogs at http://baselinescenario.com/

 
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Thursday
5/3/2012
9:00 PM
 120503C

The story of the deficit
After nine, Joy Cardin's guest tells the story of the federal deficit-what the founding fathers thought about deficit spending, how we got into the current hole, and what it means for us.
Guest: James Kwak (KWOCK), associate professor of at the University of Connecticut School of Law, and co-author, along with Simon Johnson, of "White House Burning: The Founding Fathers, Our National Debt, and Why It Matters to You" Their previous book is "13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown."
Guest blogs at http://baselinescenario.com/

 
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Wednesday
5/2/2012
6:00 AM
 120502A

Coffee and Tea
If you're up at 6 am, you may value your caffeine...and after six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at our love of coffee and tea.
Guest: Kristine Hansen, food and travel writer based in Milwaukee, and co-author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coffee & Tea"

 
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Wednesday
5/2/2012
7:00 AM
 120502B

Big Questions: recall, presidency, and more
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests look at the Big Questions in the news this week, from the recall elections to the race for president.
Guests:

Matt Rothschild, Publisher of the The Progressive magazine

Owen Robinson, columnist at the West Bend Daily News and blogger at BootsAndSabers.com

 
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Wednesday
5/2/2012
8:00 AM
 120502C

Language pet peeves
After eight, Joy Cardin and her guest talk about our language pet peeves-and you can share the words and phrases that negatively impact your life, or literally drive you up a wall.
Guest: Paul Yeager, author of "Literally, the Best Language Book Ever: Annoying Words and Abused Phrases You Should Never Use Again." He blogs at http://languageandgrammar.com

 
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Wednesday
5/2/2012
9:00 PM
 120502X

Myths of popular psychology
We all know a lot about psychology... or at least, we think we do. After nine, Joy Cardin's guest says there are a lot of misguided or outright wrong ideas about psychology bouncing around in our popular culture.
Guest: Scott Lilienfeld (LILL-ee-en-feld), Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology, Emory University, Atlanta. Co-author, "50 Great Myths of
Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior" (REBROADCAST).

 
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Tuesday
5/1/2012
6:00 AM
 120501A

The Homemade Pantry
Making your own food is better for you, saves money, and increases your quality of life. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after six, who will share recipes and techniques to start making your favorite foods from scratch.

Guest:

Alana Chernila, author of "The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying and Start Making." She blogs at www.EatingFromTheGroundUp.com.

 
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Tuesday
5/1/2012
7:00 AM
 120501B

Arrested Development
After seven, Joy Cardin's guest reflects on his time as the head of the Madison Police Department, and discusses how we can improve our nation's police forces.

Guest:

David C. Couper, author of "Arrested Development: A Veteran Police Chief Sounds Off About Protest, Racism, Corruption, and the Seven Steps Necessary to Improve Our Nation's Police." He led the Madison Police Department for over twenty years. He blogs at www.improvingpolice.wordpress.com.

 
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Tuesday
5/1/2012
8:00 AM
 120501C

On Your Money
After eight, it's this week's edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, tell us why Wisconsinites are better than most when it comes to financial literacy, and give us some high-tech spring cleaning tips.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Tuesday
5/1/2012
9:00 PM
 120501C

On Your Money
After nine, it's this week's edition of On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, tell us why Wisconsinites are better than most when it comes to financial literacy, and give us some high-tech spring cleaning tips.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
4/30/2012
6:00 AM
 120430A

Catholics vs. Paul Ryan's budget plan
Members of the Catholic faith say Congressman Paul Ryan is misusing the church's teachings to defend his budget proposal. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why he says the Ryan plan would hurt the poor and vulnerable, and what a more genuine Catholic approach would look like.
And on this week's Wake-Up Call, Joy's guest says many of our computers could lose internet connections in July, thanks to a virus-related scam...but help is out there.
Guest: Dan Maguire, Professor of Ethics, Marquette University. Recent piece: http://wpr.org/r/?725

Wake-up guest: Mike Masino, Information Security Program Director at Madison Area Technical College.

 
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Monday
4/30/2012
7:00 AM
 120430B

State Capitol Report April 30, 2012
After seven, it's the State Capitol Report with Joy Cardin and reporter Shawn Johnson. With recall primaries just over a week away, they'll look at the latest news from the campaign trail.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR's State Government Reporter

 
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Monday
4/30/2012
7:30 AM
 120430X

Straw Poll: Gov./Lt. Gov. Primaries
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin conducts a straw poll for the primary elections for Wisconsin governor and lieutenant governor. Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
 
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Monday
4/30/2012
8:00 AM
 120430C

Dosed: The Medication Generation Grows Up
How have the psychiatric medications prescribed to children impacted their development and identities? After eight, Joy Cardin talks with a guest who has studied this issue and discusses how the medication generation has grown up.

Guest:

- Kaitlin Bell Barnett, author of "Dosed: The Medication Generation Grows Up." She blogs about medication and young people for Psych Central, a psychology website, and is a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in numerous national and regional newspapers and magazines, including: the Boston Globe, the New York Observer, Prevention Magazine, Parents Magazine, and Salon.com.

 
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Monday
4/30/2012
9:00 PM
 120430C

Dosed: The Medication Generation Grows Up
How have the psychiatric medications prescribed to children impacted their development and identities? After eight, Joy Cardin talks with a guest who has studied this issue and discusses how the medication generation has grown up.

Guest:

- Kaitlin Bell Barnett, author of "Dosed: The Medication Generation Grows Up." She blogs about medication and young people for Psych Central, a psychology website, and is a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in numerous national and regional newspapers and magazines, including: the Boston Globe, the New York Observer, Prevention Magazine, Parents Magazine, and Salon.com.

 
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Friday
4/27/2012
6:00 AM
 120427A

Arbor Day
Today is Arbor Day, and to celebrate, Joy Cardin is speaking with a certified arborist! After six, he'll discuss your favorite trees, the best way to care for your trees, and how planting trees can enrich your life.

Guest:

Bob Gansemer, International Society of Arboriculture-certified arborist, and general manager in the Mequon office for Buckley the Tree Care Specialists

 
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Friday
4/27/2012
7:00 AM
 120427B

Candidate forum: Tom Barrett
After seven, Joy Cardin's candidate forum series continues when Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett discusses his Democratic campaign for governor.
Guest: Tom Barrett, Mayor of Milwaukee; Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin. http://www.barrettforwisconsin.com/

 
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Friday
4/27/2012
7:30 AM
 120427X

Candidate forum: Ira Robins
Joy Cardin's candidate forum series continues, after seven-thirty, with a discussion with one of the Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.
Guest: Ira Robins, private investigator from Milwaukee; Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. http://voteira.com/

 
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Friday
4/27/2012
8:00 AM
 120427C

Week in Review, April 27th, 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Top issues include Wisconsin's recall and jobs outlook, the presidential race, and a Supreme Court case on immigration enforcement.
Guests:

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

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

 
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Friday
4/27/2012
9:00 PM
 120427C

Week in Review, April 27th, 2012
After nine, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Top issues include Wisconsin's recall and jobs outlook, the presidential race, and a Supreme Court case on immigration enforcement.
Guests:

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

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

 
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Thursday
4/26/2012
6:00 AM
 120426A

DNA Collection at Arrest
Should law enforcement officials collect DNA samples from subjects? Joy Cardin's guest after six says that DNA collection would be a useful tool for law enforcement to solve and prevent crimes. Her guest after six-thirty says DNA collection won't make our state any safer-it will only erode our civil liberties.

Guests:

6:00 -- Brian O'Keefe, Law Enforcement Services Division Administrator for the Wisconsin Department of Justice

6:30 -- Chris Ahmuty, Executive Director of the Wisconsin American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

 
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Thursday
4/26/2012
7:00 AM
 120426B

Candidate forum: Doug La Follette
After seven, Joy Cardin's candidate forum series continues when Secretary of State Doug La Follette discusses his Democratic campaign for governor.
Guest: Doug La Follette, Wisconsin Secretary of State; Democratic candidate for governor. http://www.douglafollette.com/

 
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Thursday
4/26/2012
7:30 AM
 120426X

Candidate forum: Kathleen Vinehout
Host Joy Cardin sits down with Democratic State Senator Kathleen Vinehout about her campaign for governor, after seven-thirty.
Guest: Kathleen Vinehout, Democratic State Senator, Alma; candidate for governor. http://kathleenvinehout.org/

 
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Thursday
4/26/2012
8:00 AM
 120426C

Learning from the Octopus
Joy Cardin's guest says that evolving species in the natural world have been surviving security threats for billions of years by being adaptable. After eight he discusses how we can learn from their success, and how natural adaptability can be applied to our everyday lives.

Guest:

- Rafe Sagarin, author of "Learning from the Octopus: How Secrets from Nature Can Help Us Fight Terrorist Attacks, Natural Disasters, and Disease." He's a marine ecologist and environmental policy analyst at the University of Arizona. You can learn more about the book at www.LearningFromTheOctopus.com.

 
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Thursday
4/26/2012
9:00 PM
 120426C

Learning from the Octopus
Joy Cardin's guest says that evolving species in the natural world have been surviving security threats for billions of years by being adaptable. After nine he discusses how we can learn from their success, and how natural adaptability can be applied to our everyday lives.

Guest:

- Rafe Sagarin, author of "Learning from the Octopus: How Secrets from Nature Can Help Us Fight Terrorist Attacks, Natural Disasters, and Disease." He's a marine ecologist and environmental policy analyst at the University of Arizona. You can learn more about the book at www.LearningFromTheOctopus.com.

 
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Wednesday
4/25/2012
6:00 AM
 120425A

Are video games making kids fat?
According to Joy Cardin's guest, watching television and playing video games does not cause obesity in children as some experts claim. After six, he'll discuss what he says is contributing to kids packing on the pounds and how to get them healthy.
Guest: Darshak (DAR-shak) Sanghavi (sang-GAH-vee), pediatrician and chief of pediatric cardiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School; author, "A Map of the Child: A Pediatrician's Tour of the Body." Recent article: http://wpr.org/r/?721

 
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Wednesday
4/25/2012
7:00 AM
 120425B

Candidate forum: Arthur Kohl-Riggs
After seven, our candidate forum series continues when host Joy Cardin sits down with Arthur Kohl-Riggs, the self-described "progressive Republican" in the primary race for governor.
Guest: Arthur Kohl-Riggs, political activist from Madison; Republican candidate for governor. http://www.iartwi.com

 
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Wednesday
4/25/2012
7:30 AM
 120425X

Candidate forum: Scott Walker
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker joins host Joy Cardin, after seven-thirty, in another installment of our candidate forum series.
Guest: Scott Walker, Republican Governor of Wisconsin. http://www.scottwalker.org

 
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Wednesday
4/25/2012
8:00 AM
 120425C

High cost of youth sports
The costs of youth sports are spiraling higher, and that's bad for kids and their families. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who says big money is taking the fun out of children's athletics.
Guest: Mark Hyman, journalist and author of "The Most Expensive Game in Town: The Rising Cost of Youth Sports and the Toll on Today's Families" http://markhyman.com

 
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Wednesday
4/25/2012
9:00 PM
 120425C

High cost of youth sports
The costs of youth sports are spiraling higher, and that's bad for kids and their families. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after nine, who says big money is taking the fun out of children's athletics.
Guest: Mark Hyman, journalist and author of "The Most Expensive Game in Town: The Rising Cost of Youth Sports and the Toll on Today's Families" http://markhyman.com

 
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Tuesday
4/24/2012
6:00 AM
 120424A

Best and Worst Jobs of 2012
There's happy news for software engineers and dental hygienists, and bad news for lumberjacks and reporters. After six, Joy Cardin and her guest look at a new ranking of the best and worst jobs in the nation.
Guest: Tony Lee, Publisher of CareerCast.com. The 2012 "Jobs Rated" Report: www.careercast.com/jobs-rated

 
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Tuesday
4/24/2012
7:00 AM
 120424B

Issues in the Recall Elections
After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the major themes in the run-up to the recall elections for Wisconsin governor and lieutenant governor. Plus, share your thoughts on which issues matter most to you.
Guest: Charley Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Political Science, St. Norbert College.

 
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Tuesday
4/24/2012
7:30 AM
 120424X

Candidate forum: Kathleen Falk
Our candidate forum series continues after seven-thirty when Joy Cardin talks with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Falk.
Guest: Kathleen Falk, former Dane County Executive; Democratic candidate for governor. http://www.kathleenfalk.com

 
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Tuesday
4/24/2012
8:00 AM
 120424C

On Your Money
After eight, it's On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, talk about how to react to the latest news about Social Security, and talk about an expensive new light bulb with big energy savings.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Tuesday
4/24/2012
9:00 PM
 120424C

On Your Money
After nine, it's On Your Money with Joy Cardin and financial planner Kevin McKinley. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions, talk about how to react to the latest news about Social Security, and talk about an expensive new light bulb with big energy savings.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
4/23/2012
6:00 AM
 120423A

Your first car, wake-up call on whooping cough
Cars are a big part of American culture, and for many of us, our first car is a cherished memory of our younger years. After six, join Joy Cardin and her guest with the story of YOUR first car.
Then, after six-fifty, it's our Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy Cardin's guest discusses the recent outbreaks of whooping cough in the state and explains why it's important to immunize infants.
Guest: Michael Marsden, Professor of English, American Studies and Media Studies at St. Norbert College; he teaches a class on cars and American culture
Wake-Up Call Guest: Dr. Margaret Hennessy, a pediatrician with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare in Racine. This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will name her the Childhood Immunization Champion for the state of Wisconsin.

 
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Monday
4/23/2012
7:00 AM
 120423B

Candidate forum: Isaac Weix
Our candidate forum series kicks off during the State Capitol Report. After seven, Joy Cardin talks with a "protest candidate" in the Democratic primary race for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.
Guest: Isaac Weix (WICKS), businessman from Menominee; Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.

 
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Monday
4/23/2012
7:30 AM
 120423X

Candidate forum: Mahlon Mitchell
After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's candidate forum series continues with Democrat Mahlon Mitchell, who's running for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.
Guest: Mahlon (MAY-lin) Mitchell, President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin; Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. http://www.mahlonmitchell.com

 
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Monday
4/23/2012
8:00 AM
 120423C

Don't Throw That Away!
There's a good chance that your garbage can is full of useful stuff. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who says we can reuse a lot of things instead of throwing them away.
Guest: Jeff Yeager, aka The Ultimate Cheapskate, author of "1,001 Ways to Reuse Your Stuff So You...DON'T THROW THAT AWAY!" http://www.ultimatecheapskate.com/books.html

 
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Monday
4/23/2012
9:00 PM
 120423C

Don't Throw That Away!
There's a good chance that your garbage can is full of useful stuff. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after nine, who says we can reuse a lot of things instead of throwing them away.
Guest: Jeff Yeager, aka The Ultimate Cheapskate, author of "1,001 Ways to Reuse Your Stuff So You...DON'T THROW THAT AWAY!" http://www.ultimatecheapskate.com/books.html

 
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Friday
4/20/2012
6:00 AM
 120420A

Wis. Grilled Cheese Championship
You may not think of the grilled cheese sandwich as being terribly fancy cuisine, but chefs will give it their best shot this weekend in Mineral Point. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the first-ever Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship, and shares some tips and tricks on making the perfect grilled cheese sandwich that will certainly impress.
Guest: Lorin Toepper (TEP-per), Chair, Iowa County Area Economic Development Corporation; Executive Director of Economic and Workforce Development, and former Dean of Culinary Arts, Madison Area Technical College. Creator, Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship: http://www.grilledcheesewisconsin.com/ Recipes: http://grilledcheeseacademy.com/

 
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Friday
4/20/2012
7:00 AM
 120420B

The Media vs. Romney?
Mitt Romney says a "vast left-wing conspiracy" in the media is out to get him in an effort to get President Obama reelected. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest explains why she says there's certainly some validity to Romney's argument, and discusses the media's role in covering politics.
Guest: Jessica McBride, Senior Journalism Lecturer, UW-Milwaukee.

 
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Friday
4/20/2012
7:30 AM
 120420X

The resurgence of Hillary Clinton
A new poll, some photos from Columbia and the Internet phenomenon known as "texts from Hillary" is resurrecting the image of Hillary Clinton. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the impact Clinton is making in American politics and what the future has in store.
Guest: Georgia Duerst (DURST)-Lahti (LAH-tee), Professor of Political Science at Beloit College.

 
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Friday
4/20/2012
8:00 AM
 120420C

Week in Review, April 20th 2012
After eight, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Top issues include poll numbers in the presidential race and recall elections, scandal at the Secret Service, and other top state and national issues of the day.
Guests:

John Smart, Chair of the Price County Democratic Party and Board member for Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools

Keene Winters, financial planner in Schofield, and Coordinator of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau

 
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Friday
4/20/2012
9:00 PM
 120420C

Week in Review, April 20th 2012
After nine, it's the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests. Top issues include poll numbers in the presidential race and recall elections, scandal at the Secret Service, and other top state and national issues of the day.
Guests:

John Smart, Chair of the Price County Democratic Party and Board member for Wisconsin Alliance for Excellent Schools

Keene Winters, financial planner in Schofield, and Coordinator of the Center-Right Coalition of Wausau

 
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Thursday
4/19/2012
6:00 AM
 120419A

One for the Road
Is drunk driving a huge problem in our state, or is it an issue that gets exaggerated and overregulated? Joy Cardin and her guest after six discuss the culture of drunk driving, and what has been done to try to stop it.

Guest:

Dr. Barron Lerner, physiciam historian, and professor of medicine and public health at Columbia Univeristy. He's also the author of "One for the Road: Drunk Driving Since 1900."

 
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Thursday
4/19/2012
7:00 AM
 120419B

With Political Friends Like These...
With friends like Ted Nugent, Bill Maher, and others, presidential candidates are being drawn into controversies they might rather avoid. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest look at the recent wave of unintended spokespeople and their political fallout.
Guest: Grant Reeher, political science professor and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

 
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Thursday
4/19/2012
8:00 AM
 120419C

The Definitive Decade
No matter how many times you've heard it, thirty is not the new twenty. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after eight, who says that our twenties are the most transformative time of our adult lives.

Guest:

Meg Jay, author of "The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter-and How to Make the Most of Them Now." She's a clinical psychologist who specializes in adult development and an assistant clinical professor at the University of Virginia.

 
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Thursday
4/19/2012
9:00 PM
 120419C

The Definitive Decade
No matter how many times you've heard it, thirty is not the new twenty. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after nine, who says that our twenties are the most transformative time of our adult lives.

Guest:

Meg Jay, author of "The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter-and How to Make the Most of Them Now." She's a clinical psychologist who specializes in adult development and an assistant clinical professor at the University of Virginia.

 
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Wednesday
4/18/2012
6:00 AM
 120418A

Negotiating retirement
As more Americans enter the retirement stage of life, a lot of issues can cause conflicts between couples: when to retire, where to live, and how to deal with the transition together. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says many couples are unprepared to talk about these issues...but a little preparation can go a long way.
Guest: Dorian Mintzer, psychologist, retirement counselor, and co-author of co-author of "The Couples Retirement Puzzle: 10 Must-Have Conversations for Transitioning to the Second Half of Life" http://dorianmintzer.typepad.com/dorianmintzer/

 
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Wednesday
4/18/2012
7:00 AM
 120418B

Big Question: Obama good or bad for economy?
The economy continues to be the key issue in the ongoing presidential race, and after seven, Joy Cardin asks her guests this week's Big Question: have President Obama's policies been good or bad for the economy?
Guests:

Diana Furchtgott-Roth (FURSHT-gott ROTH), a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of RealClearMarkets.com.

Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research

 
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Wednesday
4/18/2012
8:00 AM
 120418C

Things You Would Have Said
If you had another chance, what would you do differently? That's what Joy Cardin's guest after eight asks in a new book, based on her blog, that gives readers a second chance to say what they always wished they had.

Guest:

Jackie Hooper, author of "The Things You Would Have Said: The Chance to Say What You Always Wanted Them to Know." She's a life coach and the creator of the Things You Would Have Said blog, at www.WouldHaveSaid.com.

 
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Wednesday
4/18/2012
9:00 PM
 120418C

Things You Would Have Said
If you had another chance, what would you do differently? That's what Joy Cardin's guest after nine asks in a new book, based on her blog, that gives readers a second chance to say what they always wished they had.

Guest:

Jackie Hooper, author of "The Things You Would Have Said: The Chance to Say What You Always Wanted Them to Know." She's a life coach and the creator of the Things You Would Have Said blog, at WouldHaveSaid.com.

 
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Tuesday
4/17/2012
6:00 AM
 120417A

Open Line
After six, tune in for Joy Cardin's April open line. Have a suggestion for a Joy Cardin Show program that you'd like to hear? Call in with your topic and guest suggestions!
 
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Tuesday
4/17/2012
7:00 AM
 120417B

ALEC critic
The American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, has drawn criticism from liberal watchdog groups, and corporations that fund the group are being pressured to stop. After seven, Joy Cardin talks to a critic of the organization.
Guest: Lisa Graves, Executive Director of the Center for Media and Democracy

 
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Tuesday
4/17/2012
8:00 AM
 120417C

On Your Money
After eight, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions and share advice on taxes, reverse mortgages, and more.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Tuesday
4/17/2012
9:00 PM
 120417C

On Your Money
After nine, Joy Cardin welcomes financial planner Kevin McKinley for this week's edition of On Your Money. Kevin will answer your personal finance questions and share advice on taxes, reverse mortgages, and more.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
4/16/2012
6:00 AM
 120416A

Political ads on public broadcasting?
A new court ruling would allow political ads on public radio and television. After six, Joy Cardin's guest says public broadcasters should not accept those ads. Then after six-fifty, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy's guest says now is the time to consider future medical care, organ donation and other end-of-life care issues.
Guests:

- Bob McChesney, professor of communication at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, host of the weekly talk show Media Matters, and co-founder of the media reform organization Free Press.

- Wake-up call: Ben Adams, Elder Law Section Board Member, State Bar of Wisconsin and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. http://www.wisbar.org or 800-728-7788.

 
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Monday
4/16/2012
7:00 AM
 120416B

Repeal of Equal Pay Enforcement Act
After seven, in the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin's guest lawmaker discusses why he says it was necessary to repeal the state's Equal Pay Enforcement Act, which limits the damages a worker could seek from an employer in race, age, gender and other discrimination cases.
Guest: Glenn Grothman, Republican State Senator, West Bend and Assistant Republican Senate Leader; author, Senate Bill 202, which repeals the Equal Pay law.

 
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Monday
4/16/2012
7:30 AM
 120416X

State Capitol Report April 16, 2012
Last week saw a flurry of news on recall campaigns, with candidates lining up to run for Governor, "protest" candidates in a number of races, and a Democratic candidate debate. After 7:30, Joy Cardin and Shawn Johnson catch up on the latest on the State Capitol Report.
Guest: Shawn Johnson, WPR State Government Reporter

 
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Monday
4/16/2012
8:00 AM
 120416C

The Cause
The history of liberalism can be traced through politicians, activists, and public personalities fighting to influence the future of our nation. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after eight to discuss this history and its impact on liberals in American life today.

Guest:

Eric Alterman, author of "The Cause: The Fight for American Liberalism from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama. He's a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, the Nation Institute, and the World Policy Institute; a Distinguished Professor of English and Journalism at Brooklyn College and CUNY Graduate School of Journalism; and a columnist for The Nation and a regular contributor to The Daily Beast.

 
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Monday
4/16/2012
9:00 PM
 120416C

The Cause
The history of liberalism can be traced through politicians, activists, and public personalities fighting to influence the future of our nation. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after nine to discuss this history and its impact on liberals in American life today.

Guest:

Eric Alterman, author of "The Cause: The Fight for American Liberalism from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama. He's a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, the Nation Institute, and the World Policy Institute; a Distinguished Professor of English and Journalism at Brooklyn College and CUNY Graduate School of Journalism; and a columnist for The Nation, The Forward, and The Daily Beast.

 
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Friday
4/13/2012
6:00 AM
 120413A

Foraging in Wisconsin
Whether you prefer wild leeks, dandelion greens or root vegetables, it's a great time of year to enjoy Wisconsin's natural edible plants. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses these and other items ripe for picking, where to find them and how to prepare them.
Guest: Sam Thayer (THAY-yer), an expert in edible plants; a maple-syrup producer, wild rice harvester and organic orchard owner; author, "The Forager's Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting and Preparing Edible Wild Plants," and "Nature's Garden." http://www.foragersharvest.com

 
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Friday
4/13/2012
7:00 AM
 120413B

Women, appearances, and the media
In politics and the world of celebrities, there's too much media focus on appearances and beauty. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after seven...and you can join the discussion about beauty, women, and the media.
Guest: Caryl Rivers, Professor of Journalism at Boston University; her books include "The Truth About Girls and Boys: Challenging Toxic Stereotypes About Our Children"

 
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Friday
4/13/2012
8:00 AM
 120413C

Week in Review, April 13th 2012
Rick Santorum is out and recall candidates are in...those are two of the topics on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:

Tony Palmeri , Professor of Communication at UW-Oshkosh and Media Columnist for the Scene newspaper in the Fox Valley
Steve Prestegard author of the Presteblog: www.steveprestegard.com

 
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Friday
4/13/2012
9:00 PM
 120413C

Week in Review, April 13th 2012
After nine, Rick Santorum is out and recall candidates are in...those are two of the topics on the Week in Review with Joy Cardin and her guests.
Guests:

Tony Palmeri , Professor of Communication at UW-Oshkosh and Media Columnist for the Scene newspaper in the Fox Valley
Steve Prestegard author of the Presteblog: www.steveprestegard.com

 
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Thursday
4/12/2012
6:00 AM
 120412A

Goodbye, penny?
Canada is getting rid of the penny-and so should we, according to Joy Cardin's guest after six.
Guest: Jeff Gore, founder Citizens for Retiring the Penny and Assistant Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

 
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Thursday
4/12/2012
7:00 AM
 120412B

Political pseudo-reality
A new study suggests that many of us believe things that aren't true when it comes to politics...and Joy Cardin's guest is worried about what that means when it comes to civic participation.
Guest: Dietram Scheufele, Professor of Life Sciences Communication at UW-Madison

 
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Thursday
4/12/2012
8:00 AM
 120412C

The Last Myth
On television, in movies, and in the news we're constantly hearing about the impending apocalypse. After eight, Joy Cardin's guests discuss why our culture is so obsessed with the apocalypse and what it says about our culture.

Guests:

--Mathew Barrett Gross: co-author of "The Last Myth: What the Rise of
Apocalyptic Thinking Tells Us About America." He's a new media strategist who has consulted for political campaigns, advocacy organizations, and global NGOs.

--Mel Gilles, co-author of "The Last Myth: What the Rise of Apocalyptic Thinking Tells Us About America." She's also the cofounder and director of Sol Kula Yoga and Healing in Moab, Utah.

 
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Thursday
4/12/2012
9:00 PM
 120412C

The Last Myth
On television, in movies, and in the news we're constantly hearing about the impending apocalypse. After nine, Joy Cardin's guests discuss why our culture is so obsessed with the apocalypse and what it says about our culture.

Guests:

--Mathew Barrett Gross: co-author of "The Last Myth: What the Rise of
Apocalyptic Thinking Tells Us About America." He's a new media strategist who has consulted for political campaigns, advocacy organizations, and global NGOs.

--Mel Gilles, co-author of "The Last Myth: What the Rise of Apocalyptic Thinking Tells Us About America." She's also the cofounder and director of Sol Kula Yoga and Healing in Moab, Utah.

 
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Wednesday
4/11/2012
6:00 AM
 120411A

Rick Santorum Suspends His Campaign
Rick Santorum has announced that he's suspending his presidential campaign. Joy Cardin and her guest after six discuss what this means for the Republican presidential field and how this could influence the general election in November.

Guest:

Bill Ballenger, editor and publisher of the "Inside Michigan Politics" newsletter. He's a former Michigan state representative and senator, and served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S Department of Health, Education & Welfare under President Gerald Ford.

 
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Wednesday
4/11/2012
7:00 AM
 120411B

Big Question: Sandhill Crane Hunt?
Results of a statewide advisory vote on whether Wisconsin should allow a sandhill crane hunt are expected Tuesday. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guests discuss this week's Big Question: Should there be a hunting season for sandhill cranes in Wisconsin? Online poll: http://www.wpr.org/joy
Guests:

- Karen Etter (ED-der) Hale, Executive Secretary, Madison Audubon Society.

- Bill Horn, Director of Federal Affairs for the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and Former Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks

 
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Wednesday
4/11/2012
8:00 AM
 120411C

When Someone You Love Has a Chronic Illness
People are living longer lives-but they're also living longer with chronic illness. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after eight to discuss how you can best cope-and thrive-when caring for a loved one with a chronic illness.

Guest:

Tamara McClintock Greenberg, author of, "When Someone You Love Has
a Chronic Illness: Hope and Help for Those Providing Support." She's
an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco and a contributor to The Huffington Post and Psychology Today.

 
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Wednesday
4/11/2012
9:00 PM
 120411C

When Someone You Love Has a Chronic Illness
People are living longer lives-but they're also living longer with chronic illness. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after nine to discuss how you can best cope-and thrive-when caring for a loved one with a chronic illness.

Guest:

Tamara McClintock Greenberg, author of, "When Someone You Love Has
a Chronic Illness: Hope and Help for Those Providing Support." She's
an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco and a contributor to The Huffington Post and Psychology Today.

 
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Tuesday
4/10/2012
6:00 AM
 120410A

How to Rock Your Baby
To say being a new mother can be overwhelming is quite the understatement! With countless things to worry about and conflicting advice left and right, what do you do? After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses why she says learning to trust yourself and your maternal instincts are the best things you can do, and welcome your stories about being a first-time mom.
Guest: Erin Bried (BREED), senior staff writer, SELF magazine; author, "How to Rock Your Baby: And Other Timeless Tips for Modern Moms." http://www.howtorockyourbaby.com

 
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Tuesday
4/10/2012
7:00 AM
 120410B

"War on Women?"
The battle over the women vote is becoming a major storyline in the run-up to the 2012 elections, both on the presidential trail and in Wisconsin's recall election for governor. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the latest waves of controversy and what we might see in the months ahead.
Guest: Melissa Miller, Associate Professor of Political Science, Bowling Green State University.

 
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Tuesday
4/10/2012
8:00 AM
 120410C

Last-Minute Tax Tips
You only have a week left to file your income taxes! After eight, in this special edition of On Your Money, Joy Cardin's guest shares some advice for last-minute filers to help you get the most of this year's returns, as well as tips on what you can do in 2012 to come out ahead next year.
Guest: Mark Boebel (BAY-bull), a principal at SVA Certified Public Accountants in Madison. http://www.sva.com

 
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Tuesday
4/10/2012
9:00 PM
 120410C

Last-Minute Tax Tips
You only have a week left to file your income taxes! After nine, in this special edition of On Your Money, Joy Cardin's guest shares some advice for last-minute filers to help you get the most of this year's returns, as well as tips on what you can do in 2012 to come out ahead next year.
Guest: Mark Boebel (BAY-bull), a principal at SVA Certified Public Accountants in Madison. http://www.sva.com

 
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Monday
4/9/2012
6:00 AM
 120409A

Cultural Road Rage
Rage seems to be exploding everywhere in our culture, from anger at a right-wing talk show host to a Jet Blue pilot who loses it and snaps mid-flight. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the different kinds of cultural rage that we're feeling, and why we're so angry.
Then, after six-fifty, it's the Monday Morning Wake-Up Call. Joy's guest says 2012 has already been a deadly year for tornadoes across the country, so take the time to make sure you and your loved ones are prepared for when severe weather strikes.
Guests:

- Lee Siegel, contributor to The Daily Beast, Harper's, The Nation, The New Republic, The New Yorker and The New York Times.

- 6:50 - Tod Pritchard, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Wisconsin Emergency Management. http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/

 
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Monday
4/9/2012
7:00 AM
 120409B

State Capitol Report: April 9, 2012
After seven, it's another edition of the State Capitol Report. Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the latest developments in the upcoming recall elections, including collective bargaining, fake Democrats, national implications, and more.
Guest: Tim Dale, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UW-Green Bay.

 
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Monday
4/9/2012
8:00 AM
 120409C

Money and Power
Joy Cardin's guest says that no one should be surprised by the information revealed in the public resignation letter of a former Goldman Sachs executive. After eight, he discusses the fallout of this resignation letter and gives us an insider's look at Goldman Sachs.

Guest:

William D. Cohan, former investment banker and author of "Money and Power: How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule the World." He is a columnist for Bloomberg View, and he has worked at Lazard Freres, Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Chase.

 
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Monday
4/9/2012
9:00 PM
 120409C

Money and Power
Joy Cardin's guest says that no one should be surprised by the information revealed in the public resignation letter of a former Goldman Sachs executive. After nine, he discusses the fallout of this resignation letter and gives us an insider's look at Goldman Sachs.

Guest:

William D. Cohan, former investment banker and author of "Money and Power: How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule the World." He is a columnist for Bloomberg View, and he has worked at Lazard Freres, Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Chase.

 
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Friday
4/6/2012
6:00 AM
 120406A

Friday Fish Fry
This Good Friday, many people around Wisconsin will go out for a traditional fish fry. Join Joy Cardin and her guest after six as they discuss this Wisconsin tradition, why we have Friday fish fries, and where the best fish fries are in Wisconsin.

Guest:

Mary Bergin, freelance travel writer and author of regional travel books, and for almost 10 years writer of a weekly column called "Roads Traveled" about places in, near, and dear to Wisconsin. "Roads Traveled" appears in several Wisconsin newspapers.

 
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Friday
4/6/2012
7:00 AM
 120406B

Politainment
Sarah Palin, Jesse Ventura, Arnold Schwarzenegger-these are just a few examples of politicians who dabble in entertainment, or vice versa. After seven, Joy Cardin and her guest discuss the world of politainment, and how this new concept is being used in elections.

Guest:

David Schultz, author of, "Politainment: The Ten Rules of Contemporary
Politics." He's a Hamline University professor in the School of Business in St. Paul, Minnesota, and is the author of more than 25 books on American politics, media and politics, campaigns and elections, and election law.

 
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Friday
4/6/2012
8:00 AM
 120406C

Week in Review: April 6, 2012
Mitt Romney takes Wisconsin's GOP presidential primary, fake Democrats enter the state's recall primaries, and President Obama and Paul Ryan exchange budget blows. Joy Cardin and her guests discuss these issues and other top national and state news in the Week in Review, after eight.
Guests:

- Peg Lautenschlager, attorney with at the firm Bauer and Bach; former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin.

- Chris Lato (LAH-toe), Republican campaign consultant; former Communications Director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

 
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Friday
4/6/2012
9:00 PM
 120406C

Week in Review: April 6, 2012
Mitt Romney takes Wisconsin's GOP presidential primary, fake Democrats enter the state's recall primaries, and President Obama and Paul Ryan exchange budget blows. Joy Cardin and her guests discuss these issues and other top national and state news in the Week in Review, after nine.
Guests:

- Peg Lautenschlager, attorney with at the firm Bauer and Bach; former Democratic Attorney General of Wisconsin.

- Chris Lato (LAH-toe), Republican campaign consultant; former Communications Director of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

 
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Thursday
4/5/2012
6:00 AM
 120405A

Homework debate
A recent study shows that homework offers no real benefit to students in elementary school. However, another study shows that spending more than two hours on homework a night results in better English, math and science scores. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the role of homework in education and welcomes your thoughts.
Guest: Harris Cooper, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Duke University. Cooper's 2006 study on homework: http://wpr.org/r/?716

 
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Thursday
4/5/2012
7:00 AM
 120405B

Dueling budgets
President Obama recently called the Republican's budget proposal "thinly veiled social Darwinsm." House budget committee chair Paul Ryan says Obama has put forth a "failed agenda" that does nothing to reduce the nation's $15 trillion debt. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the dueling budget plans and the impact they may have on this election cycle.
Guest: Steven Smith, Professor of Political Science and Director, Weidenbaum (WEE-den-baum) Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy, Washington University, St. Louis.

 
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Thursday
4/5/2012
8:00 AM
 120405C

Retro Recipes
This Easter weekend, are you planning to make any traditional family dishes? Have you ever played "kitchen detective" to try to recreate an old family recipe? Join Joy Cardin and her guest after eight to discuss vintage recipes-what's worth making again, what recipes you can toss, and how to figure out your grandmother's secret ingredients.

Guest:

Ruth Clark, who blogs at MidCenturyMenu.com and also blogs for
NoPatternRequired.com

 
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Thursday
4/5/2012
9:00 PM
 120405C

Retro Recipes
This Easter weekend, are you planning to make any traditional family dishes? Have you ever played "kitchen detective" to try to recreate an old family recipe? Join Joy Cardin and her guest after nine to discuss vintage recipes-what's worth making again, what recipes you can toss, and how to figure out your grandmother's secret ingredients.

Guest:

Ruth Clark, who blogs at MidCenturyMenu.com and also blogs for
NoPatternRequired.com

 
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Wednesday
4/4/2012
6:00 AM
 120404A

Wis. Presidential Primary Wrap
After six, Joy Cardin's guest analyzes the winners, losers and other fallout of Tuesday's presidential primary in Wisconsin. He'll also discuss the political road ahead for the candidates, including President Obama, and welcome your insight on who has earned your vote.
Guest: Joe Foy, Assistant Professor of American Democracy and Media Studies, UW-Parkside.

 
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Wednesday
4/4/2012
7:00 AM
 120404B

Big Question: Castle Doctrine Law
After an unarmed man was shot in Slinger-and the Trayvon Martin case gets more media attention-the debate over Wisconsin's Castle Doctrine law has started anew. After seven, Joy Cardin's guests discuss their differing opinions on whether we should repeal the law in our Big Question debate.

Guests:

-Tony Gibart, Policy Coordinator at the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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

Participate in our online poll: www.wpr.org/joy

 
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Wednesday
4/4/2012
8:00 AM
 120404C

Why Calories Count
What is a calorie? How do calories affect the human body? How do they affect political discussions? Joy Cardin's guest after eight answers these questions and discusses how we can better understand food, diet, and weight gain.

Guest:

Marion Nestle, author of "Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics."
She's a professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health and a Professor of Sociology at New York University. Her other books include "What to Eat" and "Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health."

 
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Wednesday
4/4/2012
9:00 PM
 120404C

Why Calories Count
What is a calorie? How do calories affect the human body? How do they affect political discussions? Joy Cardin's guest after nine answers these questions and discusses how we can better understand food, diet, and weight gain.

Guest:

Marion Nestle, author of "Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics."
She's a professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health and a Professor of Sociology at New York University. Her other books include "What to Eat" and "Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health."

 
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Tuesday
4/3/2012
6:00 AM
 120403A

Apology Overkill
Outrage has become an increasingly ever-present feeling in America's media culture, which chokes off the political conversation. That's according to Joy Cardin's guest after six, who says that we need to stop apologizing.

Guest:

John McQuaid, contributor to Forbes Magazine. His piece on apologies on Forbes.com is here: http://wpr.org/r/?715

 
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Tuesday
4/3/2012
7:00 AM
 120403B

Democratic politics in recall elections
The filing deadline for candidates to run in the recall election against Gov. Scott Walker is one week away. After seven, Joy Cardin's guest analyzes the Democratic field now that Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett is in, and what we may expect from the various campaigns ahead of the May 8 primary.
Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Government Affairs, UW-Milwaukee.

 
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Tuesday
4/3/2012
8:00 AM
 120403C

On Your Money - April 3, 2012
It's a special edition of On Your Money! Because you helped surpass our pledge goal during last week's show, certified financial planner Kevin McKinley joins Joy Cardin to answer your personal finance questions... for the full hour.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. http://www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Tuesday
4/3/2012
9:00 PM
 120403C

On Your Money - April 3, 2012
After nine, it's a special edition of On Your Money! Because you helped surpass our pledge goal during last week's show, certified financial planner Kevin McKinley joins Joy Cardin to answer your personal finance questions... for the full hour.
Guest: Kevin McKinley, Certified Financial Planner and Managing Member of McKinley Money, LLC. http://www.onyourmoney.com

 
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Monday
4/2/2012
6:00 AM
 120402A

Deer Czar's Preliminary Report
Last week the so-called "deer czar" was very critical of Wisconsin's deer management in his preliminary report, which suggested that the Department of Natural Resources is out of touch with hunters. After six, Joy Cardin's guest discusses this report and how the hunting community is reacting.

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

Guest:

Pat Durkin, a columnist on outdoor and recreation issues. His column appears in the Wisconsin State Journal, Green Bay Press Gazette, the Oshkosh Northwestern, and Wisconsin Outdoor News.

Wake-Up Call Guest:

Cindy Cepress, Wood County Clerk

 
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Monday
4/2/2012
7:00 AM
 120402B

State Capitol Report: April 2, 2012
Dates are set for Wisconsin's recall elections, another candidate jumps in the race for governor, and Republican presidential candidates stump across the state. Join Joy Cardin and her guests as they discuss these developments and more during the State Capitol Report, after seven.
Guests:

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

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

 
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Monday
4/2/2012
7:30 AM
 120402X

WPR-SNC Wis. Survey: Presidential Primary
According to a new poll from Wisconsin Public Radio and St. Norbert College, Mitt Romney is leading his Republican colleagues ahead of Tuesday's presidential primary. After seven-thirty, Joy Cardin's guest discusses the survey's findings and analyzes the politics behind the numbers. Poll: http://wpr.org/r/?714
Guest: Wendy Scattergood, Assistant Professor of Political Science, and Associate, St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute.

 
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Monday
4/2/2012
8:00 AM
 120402C

Mondays with Mike - April 2012
After eight, it's the April edition of Mondays with Mike. Join host Joy Cardin and WPR Director Mike Crane for the latest news and happenings surrounding WPR, including some brand new programming changes and answers to your questions about WPR operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio

 
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Monday
4/2/2012
9:00 PM
 120402C

Mondays with Mike - April 2012
After nine, it's the April edition of Mondays with Mike. Join host Joy Cardin and WPR Director Mike Crane for the latest news and happenings surrounding WPR, including some brand new programming changes and answers to your questions about WPR operations.
Guest: Mike Crane, Director of Wisconsin Public Radio

 
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