WPR Ideas Network - Wed., Sept. 7 Employee-owned businesses 8 am; white working class 2 pm

[Rick Kisséll]

WPR'S IDEAS NETWORK DAILY SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2016

6:00 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - New Study: Many People Consider Marijuana Harmless: 
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has marijuana listed as one of the nation’s most dangerous drugs. However, a new study found that a significant amount of people perceive marijuana as having no risk of harm from smoking it. We speak with our guest about the potential dangers associated with the drug and why attitudes towards marijuana are shifting. Guest:  Jay Selthofner

7:00 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - Big Question: How Should Colleges Approach Matters Of Diversity?: 
The University of Chicago has told incoming freshmen that it does not support “safe spaces” or “trigger warnings,” but rather discussion and rigorous debate - and that the policy may cause them “discomfort.” Meanwhile, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is introducing a pilot program to a thousand freshmen as an extension of its diversity training efforts. Our guest examines how colleges are reacting to increasing racial and ethnic tensions on their campuses and invites you to weigh in on this week’s Big Question: Which approach do you think is better at fostering a welcoming institution? Guest:  Donald Downs

8:00 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - The Case For 'Democratic Employee-Owned Businesses': 
Our guest says income inequality in the United States is at its highest point in nearly a hundred years. She explains why she "democratic employee-owned businesses" can promote a more equitable employment system and a more just distribution of wealth, leading to a stronger American economy. Guest:  Shannon Rieger

9:00 AM - On Point - The New Frontier of Human Organ Transplants: 
Human transplants. Hand, face, uterus, even head transplants in the news now. On Point looks at the widening frontier of transplant surgeries.

10:00 AM - On Point - "Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman": Stories Of Conservation: 
The new conservationists of the Mississippi River watershed: environmental author Miriam Horn joins us with stories of ranchers, farmers and fishermen trying to do the right thing . . . ecologically . . . in the nation’s heartland.

11:00 AM - The Larry Meiller Show - Wildlife Update: Effect Of Warm, Wet Summer On Wildlife Populations: 
Weather effects a lot of things and one is wildlife populations. We talk about what the warm, wet summer meant for our Wisconsin critters. And we take a look at early hunting seasons, wolf-dog issues and more. Guest:  Scott Craven

1:00 PM - The Kathleen Dunn Show - A 30 Hour Work Week?: 
We discuss the possibility and viability of a 30 hour work week. Last week Amazon announced that it would be piloting the idea and our guest believes the idea is long overdue. Guest:  K. Anders Ericcson

2:00 PM - The Kathleen Dunn Show - The Politics Of White Working-Class Voters: 
With a heavy focus on immigration and inequality in the current presidential race, white working-class voters say they're feeling alienated. A policy professor says Donald Trump's supporters and the message they carry may stay long past the November election. Guest:  Justin Gest

3:00 PM - Central Time - This Week In Washington, Suicide Awareness Week, News: 
September 5-11 is Suicide Prevention Awareness week in Wisconsin. Our guest tells us about suicide prevention efforts in our state. We get our weekly Capitol Hill update and take a look at our top news story of the day.

4:00 PM - Central Time - Does Reading Fiction Make You More Empathetic? Wisconsin Lighthouses, News : 
Results of a recent study suggest that reading literary fiction increases empathy, or the ability to understand others' thoughts and emotions. We find out more. We also take a look at Wisconsin's historic lighthouses and get insight on today's top news story.

5:00 PM - Central Time - This Week In Washington, Suicide Awareness Week, News: 
September 5-11 is Suicide Prevention Awareness week in Wisconsin. Our guest tells us about suicide prevention efforts in our state. We get our weekly Capitol Hill update and take a look at our top news story of the day.

6:00 PM - Central Time - Does Reading Fiction Make You More Empathetic? Wisconsin Lighthouses, News : 
Results of a recent study suggest that reading literary fiction increases empathy, or the ability to understand others' thoughts and emotions. We find out more. We also take a look at Wisconsin's historic lighthouses and get insight on today's top news story.

7:00 PM - Snap Judgment - "Blood Oath": 
Some commitments go way beyond words.

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 - Millennial Whoop: 
q's weekly pop culture panel — Stephen Marche of Esquire, journalist Rachel Giese, and (to come) — on the most discussed entertainment stories and debates of the past week. A Victorian lesbian vampire drama nicknamed "queer Buffy" has taken over YouTube. We talk with some of the cast of "Carmilla", a hugely popular web series based on the 19th century gothic horror by J. Sheridan Le Fanu. What is the "millennial whoop"? Blogger Patrick Metzger talks about the ubiquity of a certain vocal style — which he's dubbed in modern pop music. We talk to skateboarder turned Vice TV host Rick McCrank...

10:00 PM - To the Best of Our Knowledge - Knowing Animals: 
Ever wonder what your dog is thinking? Maybe you should try eating his kibble and sleeping in his bed to find out. This week, meet a naturalist who tries on different animal lifestyles -- including living in a badger den and eating worms.

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.