WPR's Ideas Network - Thurs., Feb. 16
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WPR'S IDEAS NETWORK DAILY SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017
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6:00 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - How To Celebrate Random Acts Of Kindness Day:
Random Acts of Kindness Day is right around the corner, a day aimed at encouraging kindness in all forms. This hour, we talk about how to incorporate more kindness into our lives, why it’s good to be kind, and why small acts can have a big impact on those around us. Guest: Jennifer Willis-Rivera
7:00 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - Wisconsin Democrats Say State Congressional Republicans Put Nation's Security At Risk:
According to the Wisconsin Democratic Party, the state’s Republican members of Congress are putting America’s safety at risk. DPW Chair Martha Laning explains why she says Wisconsin’s representatives are not showing leadership after the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and are putting party ahead of security. Guest: Martha Laning
7:30 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - Defending Reince Priebus From Blame For Trump's Early Woes:
A close friend of President Donald Trump said that Chief of Staff Reince Priebus was showing “weakness” and that he was to blame for the administration’s rocky start. Our guest explains why he says Trump’s tumultuous first few weeks on the job were not Priebus’ fault and that the president needs Priebus in order to work with Congress. Guest: Christian Schneider
8:00 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - How Culture Is Used As A Powerful Tool:
Day by day our lives are influenced by many different forms of culture. Our guest joins us to analyze the relationship between the dominant culture and power. He also explains why he says these two forces are used by politicians, brands, and other powerful institutions as a tool of manipulation for consumers. Guest: Nato Thompson
9:00 AM - On Point - Tax Reform And Your Shopping Cart:
American retailers, importers, are warning of big price hikes. American exporters are celebrating.
10:00 AM - On Point - Mo Willems Talks to Children . . . and Us:
Acclaimed children’s author and illustrator Mo Willems joins us to talk Knuffle Bunny, Nanette’s baguette, and finding empathy in today’s world.
11:00 AM - The Larry Meiller Show - Tax Time: What To Expect :
Tax season is here! Our tax professional is here to give advice on completing your taxes. She talks about what’s new for filing in 2017, and answering any questions you may have. Guest: Mary Mellem
12:30 PM - Chapter A Day - Mr Britling Sees It Through 4 of 20:
Jim Fleming reads from "Mr Britling Sees It Through" by H.G. Wells. It was a bestseller in 1917, the year Wisconsin Public Radio began broadcasting in voice and music. It starts just before what they would call The Great War, on the estate of Mr. Britling, a man who in many ways resembles H.G. Wells himself. He is very much a man who doesn’t believe the world will be foolish enough to go to war.
1:00 PM - The Kathleen Dunn Show - The War Against World War I:
A Georgetown history professor is out with a new book, "War Against War: The American Fight for Peace, 1914-1918," that chronicles the untold story of the movement that came close to keeping the United States out of World War I. One of the lawmakers who led the charge against American intervention was none other than Wisconsin's own Robert La Follette. Guest: Michael Kazin
2:00 PM - The Kathleen Dunn Show - A Son's Story Of Caring For His Father:
A local author joins us to discuss his sensitive and also humorous memoir of caring for his father suffering from dementia. The book is "And Good Night to All the Beautiful Young Women; A Tale of Episodic Dementia". Guest: Joel Kriofske
3:00 PM - Central Time - News, Wisconsin Policy On Transgender Health Benefits, Millenials Don't Want To Run For Office:
Transgender people who work for the state of Wisconsin have seen access to surgery given and then quickly retracted. We find out the current status of coverage and what arguments are on each side. People of the millennial generation show much less interest in running for public office or working in politics than previous generations. We look at why that might be, and what it could mean for the future of public service. And we cover a top news story of the day.
4:00 PM - Central Time - The Racial Wealth Gap, High-Growth Jobs Often FIlled By Women, News:
While racial gaps in income get significant attention, it turns out that racial gaps in wealth are even more important to look at. We find out why wealth, not income, determines long-term success. The service sector is one of the areas of largest growth for jobs, but more women than men tend to fill them. We find out why men are being left behind in high-growth industries. And we cover a top news story of the day.
5:00 PM - Central Time - News, Wisconsin Policy On Transgender Health Benefits, Millenials Don't Want To Run For Office:
Transgender people who work for the state of Wisconsin have seen access to surgery given and then quickly retracted. We find out the current status of coverage and what arguments are on each side. People of the millennial generation show much less interest in running for public office or working in politics than previous generations. We look at why that might be, and what it could mean for the future of public service. And we cover a top news story of the day.
6:00 PM - Central Time - The Racial Wealth Gap, High-Growth Jobs Often FIlled By Women, News:
While racial gaps in income get significant attention, it turns out that racial gaps in wealth are even more important to look at. We find out why wealth, not income, determines long-term success. The service sector is one of the areas of largest growth for jobs, but more women than men tend to fill them. We find out why men are being left behind in high-growth industries. And we cover a top news story of the day.
7:00 PM - The Moth Radio Hour - PTSD, Lost Art, and The Berlin Wall:
The victim of a random stabbing struggles to reestablish his life while suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. Author Nathan Englander describes coming of age at 19 while traveling through Europe to witness the fall of The Berlin Wall. And an artist and documentary film maker loses three years of work in an instant and finds it hard to continue.
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 - Marlee Matlin:
We are speaking with actor Marlee Matlin. She's been a voice for the deaf in Hollywood for decades so when we talked we spoke with her it was through her interpreter on the radio, who channeled her charm perfectly. That's coming up on q.
10:00 PM - To the Best of Our Knowledge - Love By The Numbers:
We’re exploring love by the numbers, this week. 36 questions, 40 first dates, and 43 equations – it’s all part of the new mathematical science of love.
11:00 PM - Chapter A Day - Mr Britling Sees It Through 4 of 20:
Jim Fleming reads from "Mr Britling Sees It Through" by H.G. Wells. It was a bestseller in 1917, the year Wisconsin Public Radio began broadcasting in voice and music. It starts just before what they would call The Great War, on the estate of Mr. Britling, a man who in many ways resembles H.G. Wells himself. He is very much a man who doesn’t believe the world will be foolish enough to go to war.
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.
If you have questions or comments about our programming, contact our Audience Services Center during business hours at 800-747-7444 or email them at list...@wpr.org.
Want to know more about Wisconsin Public Radio? Sign up for our monthly e-Newsletter! You'll get in-depth information on programs, upcoming events, on-air staff, and any special programs coming up in the next month. Sign up at http://wpr.org/radio-waves
Need to change your Program Notes subscription? Visit our subscription management page at http://wpr.org/program-notes-subscription
(Programming is subject to change. For the latest schedule, please visit http://wpr.org/program-notes )
6:00 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - How To Celebrate Random Acts Of Kindness Day:
Random Acts of Kindness Day is right around the corner, a day aimed at encouraging kindness in all forms. This hour, we talk about how to incorporate more kindness into our lives, why it’s good to be kind, and why small acts can have a big impact on those around us. Guest: Jennifer Willis-Rivera
7:00 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - Wisconsin Democrats Say State Congressional Republicans Put Nation's Security At Risk:
According to the Wisconsin Democratic Party, the state’s Republican members of Congress are putting America’s safety at risk. DPW Chair Martha Laning explains why she says Wisconsin’s representatives are not showing leadership after the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and are putting party ahead of security. Guest: Martha Laning
7:30 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - Defending Reince Priebus From Blame For Trump's Early Woes:
A close friend of President Donald Trump said that Chief of Staff Reince Priebus was showing “weakness” and that he was to blame for the administration’s rocky start. Our guest explains why he says Trump’s tumultuous first few weeks on the job were not Priebus’ fault and that the president needs Priebus in order to work with Congress. Guest: Christian Schneider
8:00 AM - The Joy Cardin Show - How Culture Is Used As A Powerful Tool:
Day by day our lives are influenced by many different forms of culture. Our guest joins us to analyze the relationship between the dominant culture and power. He also explains why he says these two forces are used by politicians, brands, and other powerful institutions as a tool of manipulation for consumers. Guest: Nato Thompson
9:00 AM - On Point - Tax Reform And Your Shopping Cart:
American retailers, importers, are warning of big price hikes. American exporters are celebrating.
10:00 AM - On Point - Mo Willems Talks to Children . . . and Us:
Acclaimed children’s author and illustrator Mo Willems joins us to talk Knuffle Bunny, Nanette’s baguette, and finding empathy in today’s world.
11:00 AM - The Larry Meiller Show - Tax Time: What To Expect :
Tax season is here! Our tax professional is here to give advice on completing your taxes. She talks about what’s new for filing in 2017, and answering any questions you may have. Guest: Mary Mellem
12:30 PM - Chapter A Day - Mr Britling Sees It Through 4 of 20:
Jim Fleming reads from "Mr Britling Sees It Through" by H.G. Wells. It was a bestseller in 1917, the year Wisconsin Public Radio began broadcasting in voice and music. It starts just before what they would call The Great War, on the estate of Mr. Britling, a man who in many ways resembles H.G. Wells himself. He is very much a man who doesn’t believe the world will be foolish enough to go to war.
1:00 PM - The Kathleen Dunn Show - The War Against World War I:
A Georgetown history professor is out with a new book, "War Against War: The American Fight for Peace, 1914-1918," that chronicles the untold story of the movement that came close to keeping the United States out of World War I. One of the lawmakers who led the charge against American intervention was none other than Wisconsin's own Robert La Follette. Guest: Michael Kazin
2:00 PM - The Kathleen Dunn Show - A Son's Story Of Caring For His Father:
A local author joins us to discuss his sensitive and also humorous memoir of caring for his father suffering from dementia. The book is "And Good Night to All the Beautiful Young Women; A Tale of Episodic Dementia". Guest: Joel Kriofske
3:00 PM - Central Time - News, Wisconsin Policy On Transgender Health Benefits, Millenials Don't Want To Run For Office:
Transgender people who work for the state of Wisconsin have seen access to surgery given and then quickly retracted. We find out the current status of coverage and what arguments are on each side. People of the millennial generation show much less interest in running for public office or working in politics than previous generations. We look at why that might be, and what it could mean for the future of public service. And we cover a top news story of the day.
4:00 PM - Central Time - The Racial Wealth Gap, High-Growth Jobs Often FIlled By Women, News:
While racial gaps in income get significant attention, it turns out that racial gaps in wealth are even more important to look at. We find out why wealth, not income, determines long-term success. The service sector is one of the areas of largest growth for jobs, but more women than men tend to fill them. We find out why men are being left behind in high-growth industries. And we cover a top news story of the day.
5:00 PM - Central Time - News, Wisconsin Policy On Transgender Health Benefits, Millenials Don't Want To Run For Office:
Transgender people who work for the state of Wisconsin have seen access to surgery given and then quickly retracted. We find out the current status of coverage and what arguments are on each side. People of the millennial generation show much less interest in running for public office or working in politics than previous generations. We look at why that might be, and what it could mean for the future of public service. And we cover a top news story of the day.
6:00 PM - Central Time - The Racial Wealth Gap, High-Growth Jobs Often FIlled By Women, News:
While racial gaps in income get significant attention, it turns out that racial gaps in wealth are even more important to look at. We find out why wealth, not income, determines long-term success. The service sector is one of the areas of largest growth for jobs, but more women than men tend to fill them. We find out why men are being left behind in high-growth industries. And we cover a top news story of the day.
7:00 PM - The Moth Radio Hour - PTSD, Lost Art, and The Berlin Wall:
The victim of a random stabbing struggles to reestablish his life while suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. Author Nathan Englander describes coming of age at 19 while traveling through Europe to witness the fall of The Berlin Wall. And an artist and documentary film maker loses three years of work in an instant and finds it hard to continue.
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 - Marlee Matlin:
We are speaking with actor Marlee Matlin. She's been a voice for the deaf in Hollywood for decades so when we talked we spoke with her it was through her interpreter on the radio, who channeled her charm perfectly. That's coming up on q.
10:00 PM - To the Best of Our Knowledge - Love By The Numbers:
We’re exploring love by the numbers, this week. 36 questions, 40 first dates, and 43 equations – it’s all part of the new mathematical science of love.
11:00 PM - Chapter A Day - Mr Britling Sees It Through 4 of 20:
Jim Fleming reads from "Mr Britling Sees It Through" by H.G. Wells. It was a bestseller in 1917, the year Wisconsin Public Radio began broadcasting in voice and music. It starts just before what they would call The Great War, on the estate of Mr. Britling, a man who in many ways resembles H.G. Wells himself. He is very much a man who doesn’t believe the world will be foolish enough to go to war.
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.
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