At Issues with Ben Merens (Talk)
- Host: Ben Merens
- The two hours of call-in programming, dedicated to current events and hard news, includes expert guests, policy-makers, commentators, and authors.
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- Genres: Talk
- Location: Madison, WI
- Language: English
- Networks: Wisconsin Public Radio
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At Issue with Ben Merens
Wed, Jan 7
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The Wisconsin State Legislature officially began its 2009-2010 legislative session yesterday. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the challenges and issues for the new legislative session. GUESTS: Wisconsin Assembly Majority Leader Tom Nelson, (Democrat) of Wisconsin?s 5th Assembly District. Wisconsin Assistant Minority Leader Senator Glenn Grothman, (Republican) represents Wisconsin?s 20th Senate District.
At Issue with Ben Merens
Tue, Jan 6
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As the fighting continues in Israel, the discussion about it continues after four on At Issue. Join host Ben Merens when he talks with the Presidents of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Jewish Federation?that?s today after four. Othman Atta (OATH-man Ah-tah), President Islamic Society of Milwaukee www.ismonline.org Bruce Arbit, President Milwaukee Jewish Federation www.milwaukeejewish.org
At Issue with Ben Merens
Mon, Jan 5
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The Israeli siege against Gaza is now its tenth day, as diplomatic efforst to end the campaign are underway. After four, Ben Merens discusses the Gaza crisis with two guests with differing views on how to bring the crisis to an end. Guests: Deputy Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Gershon Kedar. dcm@chicago.mfa.gov.il James J. Zogby is founder and President of the Arab American Institute. He was cofounder and chairman of the Palestine Human Rights Campaign in the 1970's. He co-founded...
John Munson in for Ben Merens
Fri, Jan 2
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AT ISSUE, after four, it is Your Views On The News. John Munson is in for Ben Merens and takes your calls about the week?s most significant news story. Guest: Gloria Toivola, (TOY-valla) Chair, Department of Politics, Law & Justice and Professor of Political Science, UW-Superior.gtoivola@uwsuper.edu toivo@hughes.edu
John Munson in for Ben Merens
Thu, Jan 1
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Today is the 50th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. After four, John Munson's guest look at Cuba, yesterday and today, with rare insight on its culture, and how it was shaped under the rule of a single man, Fidel Castro. Guest: Tom Miller, travel writer. Author, "Trading With The Enemy: A Yankee Travels Through Castro?s Cuba" (Perseus Books).
John Munson In For Ben Merens
Wed, Dec 31
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2008 has been a year of profound and dramatic news stories: the presidential election primaries, the election of President-Elect Obama, and the riveting economic meltdown in the U.S. economy. After four, John Munson and his guest discuss the 2008 national news stories of the year. Guest: Joe Heim, Professor of Political Science, UW-LaCrosse.
At Issue with Ben Merens
Tue, Dec 30
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What were some of the top Wisconsin news stories of 2008? After four, join Ben Merens and his guests in a discussion of the noteworthy Wisconsin news stories that piqued your interest in 2008. Guests:- Mike Simonson, Superior Reporter, Wisconsin Public Radio. - Chuck Quirmbach, Milwaukee Reporter, Wisconsin Public Radio.- Shawn Johnson, State Government Reporter, Wisconsin Public Radio.- Patty Murray, Green Bay Reporter, Wisconsin Public Radio.
At Issue with Ben Merens
Mon, Dec 29
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After four, Ben Merens' guest uncovers the secrets of the Blue Zones... four geographic regions where people live long, full lives. He describes how to incorporate their lifestyle... into yours. Guest: Dan Buettner, explorer. Author, "The Blue Zone: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who?ve Lived the Longest" (National Geographic Books) www.bluezones.com
At Issue with Ben Merens
Fri, Dec 26
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Home for the holidays, we may discover that our elderly relatives may be in need of care-giving services. After four, on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest talk about resources for elder-care service. Guest: Mary Brintnall Peterson, Professor, UW-Extension, Program Specialist in Aging. REBROADCAST FROM 12/11/07 - Your Views on the News returns next week.
At Issue with Ben Merens
Thu, Dec 25
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After four, the talk turns to apologies for Ben Merens and his guest, and why making apologies to one's friends and family is often so very difficult. Guest: Dr. Aaron Lazare, psychiatrist and Professor, University of Massachusetts Medical School. Author, "On Apology."
At Issue with Ben Merens
Wed, Dec 24
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According to Ben Merens? guest, after four, the United Nations has been unsuccessful, largely due to its structure. He shares his thoughts on what else is needed to resolve global problems. Guest: Byron Belitsos, author, editor, journalist, book publisher, and political activist. Founder and CEO of Origin Media, Inc. Producer, "Toward a Governed World". Co-author, "One World Democracy: A Progressive Vision for Enforceable Global Law." REBROADCAST FROM 12/08/08 M
Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
Tue, Dec 23
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After four, Ben Merens' guest describes how the publication of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," revived the celebration of Christmas in England and its former colonies... and created many of our Christmas traditions today. Guest: Les Standiford, Author, "The Man Who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits" (Crown).
Gene Purcell in for Ben Merens
Mon, Dec 22
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Millions have seen their retirement plans take a huge hit with the economic downturn. After four, Gene Purcell and his guest discuss a plan to replace the 401k (four-oh-one-KAY) with the Guaranteed Retirement Account, a mandatory, government-run pension plan. Guest: Teresa Ghilarducci, Professor of Economic Policy Analysis, The New School for Social Research.
At Issue with Ben Merens
Fri, Dec 19
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After four, it?s time for Your Views On The News. Call in with your pick for the news story that has your attention this week. Ben Merens and guest Mordecai Lee take your calls. Guest: Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs, UW-Milwaukee.
At Issue with Ben Merens
Thu, Dec 18
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Wisconsin is bracing for a major winter storm tonight with precipitation totals of seven to 11 inches. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the origin and path of the storm across the U.S. GUEST: 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 Course."
At Issue with Ben Merens
Wed, Dec 17
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OPEC says it plans to cut two-point-two million barrels of oil a day in an effort to increase global oil prices. Today after four on At Issue, Ben Merens and his guest discuss what kind of impact the proposed cut could have and whether or not it will really happen. Frank Wolak, Professor of Economics Stanford University
At Issue with Ben Merens
Tue, Dec 16
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Unemployment Benefits insurance funds in thirty states across the country face increasing risk of insolvency, according to the National Association of State Workforce Agencies. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss how states finance their unemployment benefits funds. GUESTS: Rick McHugh is Midwest Coordinator and an Attorney at the National Employment Law Project. http://www.nelp.org Roberta Gassman is Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and a member of...
At Issue with Ben Merens
Mon, Dec 15
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As President Bush's presidency winds to a close, what is his foreign policy legacy in Iraq and Afghanistan? After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss Bush's foreign policy accomplishments and disappointments in the war-torn regions. Guest: Fawaz Gerges is the Christian A. Johnson Chair in International Affairs and Middle Eastern Studies at Sarah Lawrence College. He is the recipient of MacArthur, Fulbright, and Carnegie Fellowships and is the author of two recently acclaimed books,...
At Issue with Ben Merens
Fri, Dec 12
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At Issue, after four, Ben Merens welcomes Your Views On The News. Ben and political scientist Joe Heim (HIME) invite your call. Guest: Joe Heim, professor of Political Science, UW La-Crosse.
At Issue with Ben Merens
Thu, Dec 11
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Are you struggling to pay your bills in these tough economic times? After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the impact of the economic downturn on consumers? home budgets and personal living expenses. GUEST: Kathryn Crumpton is Manager of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Milwaukee, a program of Aurora Family Service.
At Issue with Ben Merens
Wed, Dec 10
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America can avoid a depression by providing all citizens a 30-year mortgage at a one and a half percent fixed rate of interest. So concludes Ben Merens? guest economist today after four on At Issue. Tune in to hear more of the plan. Dennis Paulaha, blog ? RemortgageAmerica.blogspot.com Full page ad ran in USA Today on Tuesday, December 9th Adjunct Instructor of Economics McNally Smith College of Music
At Issue with Ben Merens
Tue, Dec 9
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The U.S. Congress has drafted a preliminary automotive bailout package and could vote on it as early as this evening. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss what?s in the rescue plan, and critique its strategies to rescue the Big Three auto industry. GUESTS: - Rick Newman is the Chief Business Correspondent for "US News and World Report." He covers corporate and consumer trends, and is a monthly commentator of the PBS program "Nightly Business Report." - Bruce Belzowski is the...
At Issue with Ben Merens
Mon, Dec 8
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The Recession continues to deepen at a faster downturn than analysts had predicted. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the worsening U.S. economy: job losses, tightening credit, and fears more Americans will face foreclosure on their homes. Guest: Jerry Ellig is Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He formerly served as Deputy Director and Acting Director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal trade Commission, and also served as a...
At Issue with Ben Merens
Fri, Dec 5
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The news that?s been in the week that was... At Issue, after four, it?s Your Views On The News. You're invited to 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.
At Issue with Ben Merens
Thu, Dec 4
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Foreign policy rhetoric of the campaign will collide with new and emerging foreign policy challenges in an Obama presidency, according to Ben Merens' guest after four, as hostile nations attempt to test and challenge a new President. GUEST: Ralph Peters is a writer, strategist, commentator, and retired military officer. He has written 23 books and more than six hundred columns, articles, and essays. He has published six books on strategy and military affairs including "New Glory: Expanding...
At Issue with Ben Merens
Wed, Dec 3
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Wisconsin fails at college affordability for its college students, according to a report issued today by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. After four, Ben Merens and his guests discuss the report, ?Measuring Up 2008.? GUESTS: Joani E. Finney is Vice President at the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. http://measuringup2008.highereudcation/org Noel Radomski is Director of the Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Post Secondary Education and...
At Issue with Ben Merens
Tue, Dec 2
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President Bush is sending Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to New Delhi in efforts to ease tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Mumbai shootings. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the U.S. commitment to defuse a potential international diplomatic crisis. GUEST: Steven Clemons is Senior Fellow and Director of the American Strategy program at the New America Foundation. He formerly served as Executive Vice President of the Economic Strategy Institute, Senior...
At Issue with Ben Merens
Mon, Dec 1
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President-Elect Obama announced his national security appointees today, including retaining Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense and selecting Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. After four, Ben Merens and his guest discuss the significance of his choices for an Obama presidency. Guest: Jeremi Suri is Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the author of "Henry Kissinger and the American Century."
John Munson in for Ben Merens
Fri, Nov 28
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After four, on At Issue, it?s YOUR VIEWS ON THE NEWS. John Munson and guest listen to your thoughts about the week?s most significant news story. Guest: Boyce Watkins, assistant professor of finance, Syracuse University. www.boycewatkins.com
At Issue with Ben Merens
Wed, Nov 26
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According to Ben Merens? guest, after four, the numbers of legal and illegal immigrants entering the United States must be reduced or eliminated. He says it's not the nature of the new immigration that's changed but rather the very character and identity of the U.S. Guest: Mark Krikorian, Executive Director, Center for Immigration Studies. Author, "The New Case Against Immigration: Both Legal and Illegal."
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