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At Issues with Ben Merens (Talk)

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  • Host: Ben Merens
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At Issue with Ben Merens

Wed, Dec 9 Listen
Last night�s snowstorm walloped most of the state of Wisconsin, except for southeastern Wisconsin areas close to Lake Michigan. After four, share your own snow stories with Ben Merens as he and his guest discuss the storm and the cold weather to follow. GUEST: Mark Baden is Chief Meteorologist, WISN WeatherWatch 12, at WISN Television in Milwaukee.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Tue, Dec 8 Listen
Wisconsin�s first major snowstorm of the season is expected to strike tonight. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the storm�s anticipated pathway, and what�s in store for Wisconsin�s winter ahead. Guests: Jeffrey Craven is Science and Operations Officer at the National Weather Service in Sullivan, Wisconsin. Jonathan Martin is Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is the author of "Mid-Latitude Atmospheric Dynamics: A First...

At Issue with Ben Merens

Mon, Dec 7 Listen
According to a new study on never marrieds � those heterosexuals over 40 who have never married � they know how to take of themselves to pursue lives of social well-being and personal autonomy. http://tinyurl.com/ygfjaod GUESTS: Jamila Bookwala, Associate Professor Psychology, Lafayette College. She is the co-author of �The Role of Psychological Resources in the Affective Well-Being of Never-Married Adults� in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. Bella M. DePaulo, Professor of...

At Issue with Ben Merens

Fri, Dec 4 Listen
At Issue, after four, it�s time for Your Views On The News. You're invited to call in to host Ben Merens with your thoughts about the week�s most significant news story. What�s on your radar screen? Guest: Joe Heim, Professor of Political Science UW La Crosse

At Issue with Ben Merens

Thu, Dec 3 Listen
The Milwaukee Public School district is considering a condom distribution program for male contraceptives�and today after four on At Issue�Ben Merens will host a debate on the plan between an MPS health official and a representative of the Wisconsin Abstinence Coalition. Kathleen Murphy, Health Coordinator Milwaukee Public Schools Sally Ladky, Executive Director Wisconsin Abstinence Coalition

At Issue with Ben Merens

Wed, Dec 2 Listen
President Obama made a prime-time speech last night on his decision to send 30-thousand more troops to Afghanistan for an extended surge against the Taliban. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest in a discussion of the President's Afghanistan strategy. Guest: Jeremi Suri, Professor of History & Director, European Union Center of Excellence, and Grand Strategy Program, UW-Madison.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Tue, Dec 1 Listen
The White House has called for a job summit on Thursday to put the spotlight on job creation, the number one concern of most Americans. After four, join Ben Merens and his guest as they discuss what needs to be done to create jobs in the U.S. GUEST: Zolton Acs is a University Professor at the School of Public Policy and the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Public Policy at George Mason University.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Mon, Nov 30 Listen
One in 10 Americans now face the risk of losing their homes due to foreclosure and food stamp usage in the U.S. soars. After four today, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the Treasury Department's announcement strengthening protections for homeowners under the Home Affordable Modification Program and the growing numbers of Americans' reliance on food stamps. GUESTS: David Abromowitz is a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, focusing on housing policy. He is past Chair and...

Your Views On The News with Damien Jaques in for Ben Merens

Fri, Nov 27 Listen
At Issue, after four, it�s time for Your Views On The News with Damien Jaques (JAKES) in for Ben Merens. You're invited to call in with your thoughts about the week�s biggest news story. Guest: Linda Fowler, Professor of Government, Dartmouth College.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Wed, Nov 25 Listen
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, we're reminded that there are many who are struggling to put food on the table each day. After four, join Ben Merens and his guests as they discuss the hunger needs of Wisconsin residents. Guests:- Chris Brockel, Food and Gardens Division Manager, Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin.- Bob Mohelnitzky, former President and CEO, Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Tue, Nov 24 Listen
President Obama speaks next week to the nation regarding his decision on troop deployment numbers to Afghanistan. Is Obama poised to repeat the 1965 mistakes of LBJ in Vietnam, in the war in Afghanistan? Join Ben Merens and his guest after four today to discuss President Obama�s war in Afghanistan. Guest: Thomas H. Johnson is Research Professor and Director, Program of Culture and Conflict Studies, Department of National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Mon, Nov 23 Listen
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the costs and benefits of the U.S. Senate's health-care reform bill. Guest: Cameron L. Macdonald, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Scholar, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Heath.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Fri, Nov 20 Listen
Today after four on At Issue, it�s Your Views on the News. You are invited to call in to host Ben Merens with your thoughts about the week�s most significant news story. What�s touched you? That�s Your Views on the News today after four. Guest: Joe Heim, Professor of Poilitical Science UW La Crosse

At Issue with Ben Merens

Thu, Nov 19 Listen
Attorney General Eric Holder announced Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, master-mind of the 9/11 attacks, will be tried in federal civilian court. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the pros and cons of this decision. Guests: David Almasi, Executive Director, The National Center for Public Policy Research. John B. Bellinger III, Adjunct Senior Fellow for International and National Security Law, Council on Foreign Relations. He served as a legal advisor to the Department of State and the...

John Munson in for Ben Merens

Wed, Nov 18 Listen
After four, John Munson and his guest discuss Wisconsin�s overall health rankings in the United Health Foundation�s report. The report rates states� health rankings in such areas as obesity, vaccinations, and smoking, to name a few. GUEST: Patrick Remington, M.D., is Professor and Associate Dean of Public Health at the University of Wisconsin Madison. He was the Chief Medical Officer for Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention in the Wisconsin Division for Health from 1988-1997. He�s on the...

At Issue with Ben Merens

Tue, Nov 17 Listen
After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the Sarah Palin media frenzy with the publication of her new book, "Going Rogue." Is she a viable voice for the Republican Party, and will her appeal to conservatives translate into political office? Guests: Elvin Lim, Assistant Professor of Government, Wesleyan University. Michael Carey, columnist, "Anchorage Daily News" and host of the public television program, "Anchorage Edition."

At Issue with Ben Merens

Mon, Nov 16 Listen
Mayor Tom Barrett of Milwaukee made it official Saturday and put his hat in the ring for the race for Wisconsin Governor. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss Barrett's candidacy, and how the race is shaping up. Guests: The Honorable Tom Barrett, Mayor, City of Milwaukee and Democratic candidate for Governor of Wisconsin. Charles Franklin, Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison.

John Munson in for Ben Merens

Fri, Nov 13 Listen
The news that�s been in the week that was..., At Issue, after four, it�s time for Your Views On The News. Call in with your thoughts about the week�s top news story. Guest: Dick Haven, Professor of Communication & Interim Dean, College of Arts and Communication, UW-Whitewater.

Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens: At Issue

Thu, Nov 12 Listen
California has been hard-hit by the Recession and, Wisconsin is not far behind, according to a new study released by the Pew Center on the States. After four, Gene Purcell and his guests discuss Wisconsin�s fiscal and budgetary problems. Guests: Tim Casper, Executive Assistant to the Department of Administration. Mordecai Lee is Professor of Governmental Affairs at UW-Milwaukee.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Wed, Nov 11 Listen
As the number of vets returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan continues to climb, what are some of the critical issues facing them? After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the unique set of adjustments both combat and non-combat veterans confront as they re-adjust to civilian life. GUEST: Dr. Michael McBride is a Staff Psychiatrist at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Wood, Wisconsin.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Tue, Nov 10 Listen
Join At Issue host Ben Merens for an edition of "There Ought To Be A Law." Callers are encouraged to suggest laws that they would like to see on the books -- today after four on At Issue.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Mon, Nov 9 Listen
After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the Fort Hood and Orlando shooting incidents last week. What insights can we learn about mental health disease, and what strategies can be used to identify "red-flag" behaviors before they lead to violence? GUEST: Carolyn Reinach Wolf, consultant to health care and mental health organizations on mental health law issues; partner, law firm of Abrams, Fensterman of New York.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Fri, Nov 6 Listen
The news that�s been in the week that was... It�s Your Views on the News At Issue, after four, with Ben Merens and guest analyst David Canon. Call in with your thoughts about the week�s top news story. Guest: David Canon, Professor of Political Science, UW-Madison.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Thu, Nov 5 Listen
After four today, join Ben Merens and his guest in a discussion of the nation�s assessment of President Obama one year after his election. Are the Republican wins in New Jersey and Virginia indicative of the country�s change of mood and reconsideration of Republican candidates? GUEST: Cal Jillson, Professor of Political Science at Southern Methodist University

At Issue with Ben Merens

Wed, Nov 4 Listen
After four, Ben Merens and his guests examine the environmental and economic pros and cons of nuclear power. Guest: Christine Todd Whitman, former Director, Environmental Protection Agency; President, The Whitman Strategy Group; and Governor, New Jersey.Guest: Peter Bradford, former member, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Adjunct Professor, Vermont Law School.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Tue, Nov 3 Listen
After four, join Ben Merens and his guests in a discussion of the U.S. House of Representatives' version of the health-care reform bill. Guests: Paul Ryan, Republican U.S. Congressman from Janesville. Gwen Moore, Democratic U.S. Congressman from Milwaukee.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Mon, Nov 2 Listen
Sunset today is at 4:42...and many of us will wonder how' we'll cope with darkness so early. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest will discuss how people deal with the darkness. Geust: Frank Farley, Psychologist, Temple University.

At Issue with Ben Merens

Fri, Oct 30 Listen
At Issue, after four, it�s time for Your Views On The News with Glen Moberg in for Ben Merens. You're invited to call in with your thoughts about the week�s most significant news story. Guest: Eric Giordano, Professor of Political Science, UW-Marathon County. Director, Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service.

At Issue with Glen Moberg in for Ben Merens

Thu, Oct 29 Listen
After four, Glen Moberg and his guest discuss the public option health-care plans under consideration in the U.S. House and Senate. Guest: Ed Miller, Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.

At Issue with Glen Moberg in for Ben Merens

Wed, Oct 28 Listen
The Afghan war is continuing to deteriorate, as Obama considers moving U.S. troops to Afghanistan's 10 largest cities. After four, Glen Moberg and his guest discuss U.S. options against continued Taliban assault. Guest: Thomas H. Johnson, Research Professor and Director in the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

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