WPR Ideas Network - Thursday, Apr. 14 youth vote 7 am; agnosticism 8 am; environmental racism 1 pm

[Rick Kisséll]

WPR'S IDEAS NETWORK DAILY SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016

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6:00 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - Taking A Closer Look At Roundabouts in Wisconsin: 
When it comes to roundabouts, some motorists will take them, and others will happily leave them. We talk to two Wisconsin Department of Transportation experts about the benefits and criticisms of the circular intersections and look at what’s next for roundabouts in Wisconsin. Guests:  Jerry Zogg, Paul Vraney

7:00 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - Exploring The Youth Vote On The Campaign Trail: 
Last week’s presidential primary election was a record-breaker for Wisconsin’s youth vote with 33 percent turnout. This week on the campaign trail, our guest explains who millennials voted for, the factors that contribute to youth turnout, and how younger voters may affect the general election in November. Guest:  Abby Kiesa

8:00 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - The Spiritual Lives Of America’s ‘Nones’    : 
According to the Pew Research Center, 23% of American adults do not identify with a particular religion. That’s up from 16% in 2007. The rise of the ‘nones’ may suggest to some that America is becoming less religious, but what do we really know about the spirituality of these individuals? Our guest has talked with a variety of nones across the generations to try and find answers, and she tells us what that means about religion in today’s society. Guest:  Elizabeth Drescher

9:00 AM - On Point - The Ambitious Plan To "Fix" Local Jails: 
Inside a major push to reduce jail populations and fix racial disparities in the justice system. Eleven major cities are all–in.

10:00 AM - On Point - Hamilton-Mania: 
The Broadway mega-hit “Hamilton” is all the rage. And it’s not just the lucky few who have seen it who are obsessed. On Point will look at Hamilton-mania.

11:00 AM - The Larry Meiller Show - Home Improvement: Dealing With Leaks: 
Whether your house is old or new, spring rains and melting snow can cause leaks. On today's show we will talk to a home inspector about what to look for and how to fix it. We will also hear your questions. Guest:  John Freiburger

12:30 PM - Chapter a Day - Seabiscuit 19 of 20: 
Jim Fleming reads from Seabiscuit: an American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand. He was no one's idea of the perfect racehorse. He had crooked legs and "a sad tale." His owner was an unknown and his trainer was best known for busting broncos. By 1938, though, Seabiscuit got more press than FDR or Hitler, and surprised the racing community by becoming a cultural icon.

1:00 PM - The Kathleen Dunn Show - Another Kind Of Injustice: Environmental Racism: 
Civil rights advocates have called the water crisis in Flint a case of environmental racism. The health disparities involve far more than contaminated water and it's happening right in our own backyard with Milwaukee County among the most carcinogenic counties in the nation. A biologist and science philospher joins us to discuss how poorer, minority communities have worse environmental quality than wealthier, non-minority one.

2:00 PM - The Kathleen Dunn Show - The Latest Space Initiative In Search Of Alien Life: 
Scientists announced a new initiative this week to find alien life in our universe. It's called Breakthrough Starshot and it has the blessing of Stephen Hawking and the financial backing of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. A pair of leading astrophysicists join us to help explain the new plan to send laser-powered mini spacecraft for a flyby visit past nearby -- and not so nearby -- stars.

3:00 PM - Central Time - News, Psychedelics In America, Pope's Letter On Marriage And Family: 
Pope Francis recently wrote a letter outlining his views on marriage, family and divorce. Our guest explains what this letter means for Catholicism going forward. We also explore how psychedelic culture helped shape America, and cover an important news story.

4:00 PM - Central Time - The Moth Storytelling Founder In Beloit, Impact Of UW Budget Cuts, News: 
Colleges in the UW system have announced how they'll deal with the $250 million cut to funding in the last state budget. Our guest says larger class sizes and fewer course offerings could be on the way. We also talk to the founder of The Moth storytelling organization, and follow a top headline.

5:00 PM - Central Time - News, Psychedelics In America, Pope's Letter On Marriage And Family: 
Pope Francis recently wrote a letter outlining his views on marriage, family and divorce. Our guest explains what this letter means for Catholicism going forward. We also explore how psychedelic culture helped shape America, and cover an important news story.

6:00 PM - Central Time - The Moth Storytelling Founder In Beloit, Impact Of UW Budget Cuts, News: 
Colleges in the UW system have announced how they'll deal with the $250 million cut to funding in the last state budget. Our guest says larger class sizes and fewer course offerings could be on the way. We also talk to the founder of The Moth storytelling organization, and follow a top headline.

7:00 PM - The Moth Radio Hour - A Nobel Path: 
A special celebration from the world of science: from the 8th grade science fair, to the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden.

8:00 PM - As It Happens - from CBC Radio: 
Hear news and interviews from around the world on As It Happens.

9:00 PM - Q - from the CBC - Steve Reich: 
q's pop culture panel takes on the biggest culture and entertainment debates of the week. Steve Reich has been called one of the world's "greatest living composers," for his original, experimental and award-winning work including "Different Trains", and "Clapping." He's also inspired musicians in other realms, like Radiohead. On the eve of his 80th birthday concerts and celebrations, we ask Reich about his incorporation of documentary sound and his fascination with musically expressing turning points in human history, from the Holocaust to 9/11 and beyond. Today's q playlist is with Kevin...

10:00 PM - To the Best of Our Knowledge - Healing Trauma (Update): 
One in ten Americans will develop PTSD as a result of some form of trauma. Only a fraction of those will be veterans. PTSD is much more common than we think. Today we'll talk about coping and how to heal. And, Juan Thompson, the son of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson talks about coming to terms with his dad's suicide.

11:00 PM - Chapter a Day - Seabiscuit 19 of 20: 
Jim Fleming reads from Seabiscuit: an American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand. He was no one's idea of the perfect racehorse. He had crooked legs and "a sad tale." His owner was an unknown and his trainer was best known for busting broncos. By1938, though, Seabiscuit got more press than FDR or Hitler, and surprised the racing community by becoming a cultural icon.

11:30 PM - BBC World Service - Programming From The BBC: 
Whenever and wherever news breaks, the BBC World Service is there. WPR broadcasts the BBC World Service throughout the night until 6:00 a.m.