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2-10-12	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit - and will be joined by Scott Pierce, District Administrator of the Central High School District of Westosha.
2-9-12	We discuss the transformation of Hawaii during the 19th century as we speak with Julia Flynn Siler, author of "The Lost Kingdom."
2-8-12	Postponed from last week:  Patricia Briggs,  curator of art galleries at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, joins us - along with guest artist Monica Haller, who has been in the area working with veterans on an exciting book project.
2-7-12	Our guest is Mike Lemov, author of "The People's Warrior," which looks back on the political career of U.S. congressman John Moss, who is more responsible than any other single person for passage of the Freedom of Information Act as well as some of the first Federal legislation designed to protect consumers.
2-6-12	Professor Art Cyr from Carthage College joins us to share analysis of current events.
2-3-12	We air an interview recorded with up and coming opera singer Amber Wagner. She was one of the young singers featured in the award-winning documentary "The Audition" - and recently scored an enormous triumph at the Lyric Opera of Chicago in the title role of Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos, stepping in when another singer withdrew from the production.
2-2-12	We'll introduce you to Patricia Briggs, Gallery Director and Curator at the University of Wisconsin- Parkside.  She has been busy mounting the exhibitions which are on display in the beautiful new art galleries of the Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for Arts and Humanities, which was dedicated this past weekend.   You'll also meet artist Monica Haller, a 2010 Guggenheim fellow, who is in the area until February 11th leading a book-making workshop with veterans from Kenosha and Racine.
2-1-12	The topic is Risk Management in the world of investment, and we discuss it with James Peterson, a former legal counsel for Arthur Anderson, who has just finished teaching a course on the topic at Carthage.
1-31-12	Our guest is Jonathan Gruber, author of "Health Care Reform: What it is, Why it's necessary, how it works."  Gruber was one of the major advisors to then-governor Mitt Romney in the health care reform package which became law in Massachusetts.... as well as to President Obama as his administration formed their own health care measures.   This book, while conveying a great deal of substantive information on the topic, is actually put together in the surprising format of a comic book.
1-30-12	We spend most of the program talking about RUAF,  the Racine United Arts Fund,  and their newest fundraising appeal.
1-27-12	We'll talk with Scott Frost, a Kenosha native / Tremper graduate / UW-Stevens Point student who is doing exciting work in theater-  and has been doing the costumes for the Kenosha Unified production of "Tarzan."  Tonight kicks off the second and final weekend of performances.
1-26-12	Carol Sabbar, Director of Information Services - and Lizz Zitron, Outreach Librarian - from Carthage College will join us for a discussion of SOPA and PIPA,  the proposed legislation for combating online piracy that has prompted widespread objections and protests that these measures may lead to widespread censorship on the internet.  A number of major websites such as Wikipedia suspended operations one day last week to protest the proposals.
1-25-12	We spend most of the hour with Dr. Christopher Johnson, former director of Pediatric Critical Care at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota - author of  "How Your Child Heals."  The book offers fascinating insights into how the human body functions and how it heals itself - especially when one is a child.
1-24-12	We discuss the spectacular new Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for Arts and Humanities at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, which is dedicated this coming Saturday.  We'll be joined by several guests including Dean Yohnk, Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
1-23-12	We air our interview with John Campbell,  author of the bestselling book "The Iron Lady" about former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher.  We aired a portion of the conversation this past Friday; today we air the entire interview.
1-20-12	We'll spend part of the hour with John Campbell, author of "The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher- from Grocer's Daughter to Prime Minister."  Campbell served as a special consultant for the new film starring Meryl Streep.
1-19-12	We preview the Racine Theater Guild's newest production,  "Glorious," which is based on the life of Florence Foster Jenkins, a well-to-do New Yorker who loved to sing recitals even though she was in fact a truly terrible singer.  We'll speak to director Norm McPhee - and also play a couple of examples of Mrs. Jenkins' singing.
1-18-12	Our guest, Paul Oppenheimer, is author of "Machiavelli: A Life Beyond Ideology."
1-17-12	Bryan Albrecht, the president of Gateway Technical College, pays his monthly visit to the program.  The topic is Service Learning.
1-16-12	We begin with Frederick Kempe, author of "Berlin 1961: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and the Most Dangerous Place on Earth."  We finish the hour with Stephen Ives, director of the documentary "Custer's Last Stand," which airs tomorrow night on the PBS series American Experience.
1-13-12	Christopher McDougall, author of  "Born to Run:  A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World has Never Seen."
1-12-12	For the monthly visit of the UEC (the United Environmental Council)  we speak with Racine County Conservationist Chad Sampson.
1-11-12	Jill Anna Ponasik,  Artistic Director of the Milwaukee Opera Theater,  talking about their next production - a fascinating new super hero opera titled "Fortuna, the Time Bender  vs.  The Schoolgirls of Doom,"  which they commissioned.  A Kenoshan, Melissa Cardamone, is in the cast.
1-10-12	Dr. Art Cyr, Director of the Clausen Center at Carthage, joins us to talk about recent events- including the recent death of the leader of North Korea.
1-9-12	Janny Scott, author of "A Singular Woman: The Untold Story of Barack Obama's Mother."  Also, Max Essex - co-author of "Saturday is for Funerals" - a look at the AIDS epidemic in Botswana.
1-6-12	We speak with a young tenor named Alek Schrader,  a 2007 winner of the Metropolitan Opera Auditions who was featured prominently in Susan Froemke's award-winning documentary "The Audition."  He is about to star in performances of Mozart's The Magic Flute at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
1-5-12	In our first new morning show interview of the year,  we preview this weekend's performances in Racine of "Amahl and the Night Visitors,"  which are being presented as a benefit for SEWPA- the Southeast Wisconsin Performing Arts group.   The opera just marked its 60th anniversary.
1-4-12	We rebroadcast our interview with actor Alan Arkin, talking with him about his highly regarded memoir.
1-3-12	In another rebroadcast from 2011 -  We hear again from Douglas Edwards, author of "I'm Feeling Lucky,"  which recounts his experiences as an employee at Google in its exciting early years.
1-2-12	We begin the year with a couple of rebroadcasts of memorable interviews from 2011- starting off with Jane Leavy, author of "The Last Boy:  Micky Mantle and the End of America's Childhood."
12-26-11 thru 12-30-11	The Morning Show will not be broadcast during the week of December 26th, due to the Holiday season. We will return on January 2, 2012.
12-23-11	Gary Tillery,  author of "Working Class Mystic:  A Spiritual Biography of George Harrison."
12-22-11	Replaying our previous interview with Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppler.
12-21-11	Professor Lloyd Dumas, author of "The Peacekeeping Economy:  Using Economic Relationships to Build a more Peaceful, Prosperous and Secure World."
12-20-11	Erin Aubry Kaplan, author of "Black Talk, Blue Thoughts and Walking the Color Line:  Dispatches from a Black Journalista."
12-19-11	Harvey Frommer, author of "Remembering Fenway Park: An Oral and Narrative History of the House of the Boston Red Sox."
12-16-11	We'll preview Sunday afternoon's concert of the Kenosha Symphony Orchestra featuring guest conductor Alan Heatherington. The hour will also feature a talk with actress Linda Evans ("The Big Valley," "Dynasty") whose latest book is called "Recipes for Life:  My Memories."
12-15-11	It's the monthly visit of the UEC-  the United Environmental Council.   We'll also talk with environmental activist Erin Brockovich about her latest book, titled "Hot Water."
12-14-11	Our guest is a gifted African-American writer named Erin Aubry Kaplan,  who has collected some of her most highly regarded essays into a book titled "Black Talk, Blue Thoughts, and Walking the Color Line: Dispatches from a Black Jouranlista."
12-13-11	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program and is joined by Ron Stevens from the Kenosha Girls and Boys Club.
12-12-11	We speak with Law Professor Leo Kotz,  author of "Why the Law is So Perverse,"  which examines some the bedrock principles of our legal system that at a glance seem illogical.
12-9-11	Dr. Lloyd J. Dumas, author of "The Peace-Keeping Economy" - who believes that the key to security lies in harnessing the power of mutual self-interest rather than military might.
12-8-11	Dr. Thomas Carr from Carthage College and student Megan Saitz talk about their dinosaur dig in Montana this past summer.
12-7-11	Jamie Cheatham from the UW-Parkside theater department, talking about their latest production
12-6-11	Ian Toll, "Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the pacific, 1941-1942."  Also, a rebroadcast of part of the interview earlier this year with Veteran Bill Roth, recalling his service in the Pacific theater during WWII.
12-5-11	Brook Hauser, author of  "The New Kids,"  a fascinating and inspiring look at the students who attend the International High School in Brooklyn, NY - a public high school designed for students from other countries needing to learn English.
12-2-11	Our guest for the most of the hour is journalist Alan Cowell,  author of "Paris Correspondent."
12-1-11	We'll spend most of the hour with best-selling novelist Patrick Taylor about his latest book,  "Dublin Street Doctor."
11-30-11	We'll preview the Racine Theater Guild's newest production,  "Willy Wonka."
11-29-11	We'll speak with the editor of the brand new Cook's Illustrated Cookbook, with recipes created in America's Test Kitchen.  Also we'll replay a past interview with renowned chef Eric
11-28-11	We're joined live in the studio by Dr. James Kinchen from the UW-Parkside, to talk about their upcoming performances of Handel's Messiah and Bach's "Magnificat"- and Dr. Peter Dennee, talking about Carthage College's upcoming Christmas Festival.
11-25-11	There will not be any shows on Thursday and Friday, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
11-24-11	There will not be any shows on Thursday and Friday, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
11-23-11	Michael Holley, author of  "War Room: The Legacy of Bill Belichick and the Art of Building the Perfect Team."    Also, Joe Garner - co-author of "100 Yards of Glory,"  a survey of the greatest moments and accomplishments over the history of the NFL.  `
11-22-11	Christopher Phillips,  author of "Constitution Cafe: Jefferson's Brew for a True Revolution.
11-21-11	Dr. Steven Balch, talking about the importance of teaching the history of our own Western Civilization.   Also, Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor, co-authors of "Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother and Daughter's Journey To the Sacred Places of Greece, Turkey and France."
11-18-11	We preview a National Geographic documentary airing this weekend titled "JFK:  The Lost Bullet."
11-17-11	Brian Albrecht, the president of Gateway Technical College, pays his monthly visit to the program.
11-16-11	In anticipation of this coming Saturday's HD simulcast  from the Metropolitan Opera of Phillip Glass's "Satyagraha," we replay a couple of recent interviews about the subject of the opera:  Gandhi.
11-15-11	We talk Star Trek with Chip Carter, author of  "Obsessed with Star Trek."
11-14-11	Charles Bracelan Flood, author of  "Grant's Final Victory:  Ulysses S. Grant's Heroic Last Year."  The book chronicles how Grant, in the wake of a disastrous financial reversal and cancer diagnosis,  managed to complete his memoirs - which are still regarded as perhaps the finest presidential memoirs ever written.
11-11-11	We will share several different interviews in honor of Veterans Day.
11-10-11	It's the monthly visit of the UEC - the United Environmental Council.
11-9-11	We speak with Michael Wallis,  the author of "David Crockett: The Lion of the West."  The book carefully separates fact from fiction in the colorful life of Davy Crockett.
11-8-11	Dr. Art Cyr,  Clausen Distinguished Professor at Carthage College,  joins us to offer analysis of current events-  with special focus on the state of the European Union as well as the effect of the Occupy Wall Street protests breaking out across the country.
11-7-11	We spend most of the hour with actor Kevin Sorbo, best known for portraying the title character in TV's "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys."  His new memoir,  "True Strength," includes the amazing story of how he suffered several strokes during the filming of the series yet somehow managed to continue with very little interruption.
11-4-11	We preview a screening this weekend at Carthage of a film called "Making Peace with Viet Nam" by speaking with Dr. Steven Emmanuel,  Professor of Philosophy at Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, Virginia, whose presentation is at Carthage this Sunday evening at 7.  Also, we speak with Lewis Sorley about his new biography of General George Westmoreland.
11-3-11	Postponed from two weeks ago:  We finally air an interview with Josh Baron, co-author of "Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and how the Public Got Scalped," which examines the ways in which the entertainment ticket industry does not always seem to have the best interests of the public in mind.
11-2-11	We preview the production which opens the newest season of the Milwaukee Florentine Opera,  Puccini's final opera  "Turandot."  The program will include a conversation with soprano Lisa Lindstrom, who will be undertaking the punishing title role, as she did to great acclaim at the Metropolitan Opera last season.
11-1-11	We speak with Paul Starr,  author of "Remedy and Reaction:  The Peculiar American Struggle Over Health Care Reform."   He traces the history of efforts in this country to make health care available to all citizens and examines why we lag behind all other developed countries in this regard.
10-31-11	We begin the week with photographer Mariana Cook,  responsible for a new book titled "Stone Walls: Personal Boundaries."   She traveled all over the world to photograph stone walls constructed without mortar - some of them thousands of years old.
10-28-11	Our guest is Sam Wasson,  author of "5th Avenue, 5 A.M,"  which talks about the making of the film "Breakfast at Tiffany."
10-27-11	We'll speak to David Baskerville,  Carthage College's executive-in-residence for the fall semester,  about a variety of issues related to business and economic issues.
10-26-11	We'll spend part of the hour with Gale Childs-Daly from the UW=Parkside,  talking about Parkside's production of Shakespeare's Henry V, which opened last weekend.   We also talk with Terry Helwig about her touching memoir  "Moonlight on Linoleum."
10-25-11	Robert Schneider from the Greater Kenosha Foundation joins us to talk about the foundation at about two major fundraisers coming up.
10-24-11	We talk with Stephen Mitchell about his new translation of "The Iliad"  and discuss what makes this work such a monument in the history of literature.
10-21-11	Rescheduled from last Friday: Patricia Botsworth,  author of Jane Fonda:  The Private Life of a Public Woman."
10-20-11	For the United Environmental Council's monthly visit to the program,  we speak with State Representative Cory Mason (of the 62nd Assembly District) about the Pike River Revitalization Project.
10-19-11	Neil Scharnick, Assistant Professor of Theater at Carthage College,  joins us in the studio to talk about the school's current production of Almost, Maine - which closes this coming weekend.
10-18-11	Our guest is Lawrence Lessig, author of a much-discussed, thoroughly researched new book titled "Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress - and a Plan to Stop It."
10-17-11	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program, joined by VP Stephanie Sklba and Associate Dean Beverly Frazier, to talk about the college's efforts in regards to Sustainability - with special emphasis on the college's Center for Sustainable Living and the soon-to-be-constructed Pike Creek Horticulture Center.
10-14-11	Topics for today: The Racine Theater Guild's production of "Doubt: The Parable."
10-13-11	Joining Greg this morning is the Guest Conductor for the Racine Symphony Orchestra's upcoming concert.
10-12-11	Meteorologist Bill Evans, author of the novel "Dry Ice" about weather control.
10-11-11	Karl Marlantes,  author of "What it's like to go to War."
10-10-11	Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppler.
10-7-11	We speak with best-selling novelist Lisa Tucker about her latest book, "Devious" - which she wrote in the wake of being diagnosed with a life-threatening aneurysm.  The novel also reflects her own life with its focus on overly protective parents.
10-6-11	We speak with one of the most impressive and successful Jeopardy champions of all time, Ken Jennings,  whose latest book "Map Head" examines why he and many other people have such a love for maps and charts the history of maps.
10-5-11	James Schatzman joins us in the studio to talk about the 25th anniversary season of the Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin.   We also speak with Josh Baron, co-author of "Ticket Masters," which examines how companies like Ticket Master operate and the ways in which concert goers end up holding the short end of the stick.
10-4-11	We'll speak with a current Carthage student, Andrew Scott,  who spent the summer in China. Part 2: Gordon Zuckerman, author of "Crude Deception."
10-3-11	We'll speak with Dan Melyon,  Executive Director of the Shalom Center.  We'll also take a few minutes to remember Terry Lawler, one of the hosts of WGTD's "Education Matters" and a well-known advocate for public education,  who unexpectedly passed away late last week.
9-30-11	Judge Mary K.Wagner
9-29-11	Dr. Art Cyr (Carthage College)  discussing current events.
9-28-11	Robert Egger,  founder and director of DC Central Kitchen.
9-27-11	Brenda Wesley,  from NAMI of Greater Milwaukee -  who wrote the play "Pieces" which tackles topics related to mental illness.
9-26-11	Usha Harish Kokani, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi.
9-23-11	We'll preview the next radio production of the 91.1 Players-  The Kane Shadow: The "Gas" Derler Murder Mystery, which is based on a real-life murder which occurred in Trevor, WI back in 1930.  Guests include WGTD's own Steve Brown and also Mike Ullstrup, both of whom wrote and created The Kane Shadow Mysteries for the WGTD Radio Theater.
9-22-11	For the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council,   we'll speak with Sister Janet Wyeker from the Racine Dominican Eco Justice Center.
9-21-11	In anticipation of tonight's Peace event at Carthage College (with keynote speaker Usha Gandhi, granddaughter of  Mahatma Gandhi)  we will speak with Prasad Gollanapalli,  a Gandhi scholar from India.
9-20-11	We'll examine the RSVP's mentoring program with coordinator Kathy Walter and with three of the mentors participating in the program: Olga Randall, Howard Goodman,  and Dr. Michael Thompson.
9-19-11	We speak with historian Harlan Giles Unger about his latest book,  "Improbable Patriot," a biography of Frenchman Pierre Beaumarchais, a multi-talented genius best known to Americans for his plays "The Barber of Seville" and "The Marriage of Figaro" which became beloved operas.  This book tells the largely forgotten story of how Beaumarchais played an essential role in our victory over Britain in the Revolutionary War.
9-16-11	We talk with the author of "American Wasteland" about how much food Americans waste and what can be done about it.
9-15-11	We welcome into our studio several artists who are special guests of the first Kenosha Festival of Cartooning, including:   Tom Bancroft (former Disney animator, Veggie Tales), Paul Gilligan (Pooch Cafe), John Hambrock (The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee), Sandra Bell Lundy (Between Friends) and Tom Richmond (Mad magazine.)
9-14-11	Bryan Albrecht, the President of Gateway Technical College, pays his monthly visit to the program.
9-13-11	We preview a POV documentary called "If a Tree Falls," which examines how some environmentalists have destroyed property in service to their cause.
9-12-11	We begin the hour with Tom Clavin, former writer for the New York Times, and co-author of "Last Men Out: The True Story of America's Heroic Final Hours in Viet Nam."  The book is an extraordinarily powerful and detailed look at America's withdrawal from Saigon and the courage shown by the last Americans left  there.   We end the hour with historian and author Niall Ferguson ("Empire") whose lengthy interview with Henry Kissinger is the heart of a National Geographic documentary airing tonight titled "Kissinger."
9-9-11	Genelle Guzman-McMillan, the last survivor pulled from the rubble at Ground Zero.  Her book is titled "Angel in the Rubble."   We'll also preview a documentary airing this weekend about Henry Kissinger.
9-8-11	We introduce you to concert pianist Jason Lyle Black,  who is in the area to play a Thursday benefit recital for the Racine Music Teachers Association - and a concert Saturday night which will help dedicate the beautiful new concert grand piano at Indian Trails High School.
9-7-11	In anticipation of the 9-11 tenth anniversary, we replay our conversation with Tom Downey, author of "The Last Men Out: Life on the Edge at Rescue 2 Firehouse."
9-6-11	We'll talk about a special exhibit devoted to the art of cartooning that is about to open at Carthage, and to a special festival which will bring a number of outstanding cartoonists to the area next week.  We'll speak with Carthage art professor Diane Lesveque as well as Anne Hambrock, who assists her husband with his highly-regarded comic strip "The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee."  We'll also preview a POV documentary airing tonight called "Better This World."
9-5-11	No program because of the Labor Day holiday.
9-2-11	We talk about the beautiful new performing arts facility which is opening at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
9-1-11	In our third morning show program devoted to political polling, we speak with Carthage College associate professor of political science Jerald Mast about the roll that polling has in modern politics.
8-31-11	A preview of the 31st World Congress of Poets,  taking place here in Kenosha.
8-30-11	More from Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, author of "Falling to Earth." Also joining Greg in the second portion of today's show is Cynthia Fuente Suarez, V.P. of Arturo Fuente Cigars. Ms. Suzrez is visiting Kenosha to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fuente Cigars and Andrea's Gifts.
8-29-11	Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden talks about his remarkable memoir,  "Falling to Earth."
8-26-11	In the first of several interviews in which we explore the art and science of polling, we speak with Dr. David Wegge, Professor of Political Science at St. Norbert College, and the founder and director of the St. Norbert College Strategic Research Institute.  Since 1988, they have partnered with Wisconsin Public Radio in one of the best-known polls in the region.
8-25-11	On the eve of another school year,  we speak with Dr. F. Gregory Campbell, the president of Carthage College,  who announced this summer that he will be retiring next year.
8-24-11	We begin the hour with Dr. Yvonne Bohn,  co-author of "The Mommy Docs' Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Birth."   The hour ends with Peter Schnall, director of a documentary airing this Sunday in includes a lengthy interview with former president George W. Bush talking about the events of 9-11 and the country's response to that attack.
8-23-11	Postponed from last week:  Frank Farwell, author of of "Chicken Lips, Wheeler-Dealer, and the Beady-Eyed M.B.A.:  An Entrepreneur's Wild Adventures on the New Silk Road."  Farwell was the founder of a mail order catalog which eventually became WinterSilks.   Also, we talk with Danny Gimondo, who wrestles professionally as Danny Inferno.  He's featured in a National Geographic documentary airing this weekend titled "Slammed:  Inside Indie Wrestling."
8-22-11	State Senator Robert Wirch will join us to talk about his victory in last week's recall election - how the campaign was waged - redistricting - his political future, etc. We will also ask Senator Wirch about how polls are used in political campaigns.  It's the first of several morning show interviews we'll be airing over the next two weeks on the topic of Polling.
8-19-11	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht - and Debbie Davidson, Vice President for Workforce and Economic Development.
8-18-11	Carthage College Prof. Art Cyr joins us to offer his analysis of current events.
8-17-11	We preview a documentary titled "The Singing Revolution"  which talks about the nation of Estonia and how it weathered political tumult through - among other things - its music.
8-16-11	Today's show is a rebroadcast of an interview with actor and author Alan Arkin, who talks about his memoir.
8-15-11	We rebroadcast Thursday evening's debate between State Senator Bob Wirch and his Republican challenger, Jonathan Steitz.
8-12-11	In anticipation of the upcoming 10th anniversary of 9-11, we will be rebroadcasting interviews which touch on that event and its aftermath.  Today, we rebroadcast an interview with Gwendolyn Bounds, author of "Little Chapel on the River: A Pub, a Town, and the Search for what matters most."  She was forced to relocate after her apartment in Lower Manhattan was destroyed on 9-11. She ended up in a small town that could not have been more different from the huge metropolis to which she had grown accustomed
8-11-11	For the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council, we speak with Heidi Fannin, who is with the group Eat Right Racine and is helping to organize a new food coop in Racine.  We finish out the hour with local author Dominic Cibrario, who will talk about his newest book, "Murder in the Mountains."
8-10-11	We present a wide-ranging conversation with William Roth, former college organist and music professor at Carthage, who joins us to talk about his experiences as a U.S. Marine in World War Two.  He recently journeyed to Washington D.C. as the guest of the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight.  The program flies World War Two veterans expense-free to our nation's capitol to visit Arlington National Cemetery and other memorials and monuments there.
8-9-11	The hour begins with the issue of malpractice and the belief of many physicians that the current tort system does a dis-service to patients and doctors alike.  We speak with Dr. Peter Kowey, whose novel "Lethal Rhythm" focuses on this issue.  The hour concludes with best-selling author W. Bruce Cameron, whose best-seller "A Dog's Purpose" A Novel for Humans" is written from the point of view of a dog.  The book has just been released in paperback.
8-8-11	We're given a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Google with former employee Douglas Edwards,  author of "I'm Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59."  The book is also an intriguing look at what it's like to be in an utterly alien professional environment.  Edwards was 41 years old, which made him one of the oldest employees at Google (at that point in time), and someone who had studied English rather than Computer Science or Engineering.
8-5-11	Did you know that Chef Boy-Ar-Dee was a real person?  On today's program you'll meet one of his descendants,  Anna Boiardi,  author of "Delicious Memories."
8-4-11	Nancy Matthews joins us from the Kenosha Public Museum to talk about this year's Pike River Rendezvous.
8-3-11	We talk about the Racine Starving Artists Fair with chairperson Anamda Lawrence and co-founder JoAnn Nissen.
8-2-11	We preview this weekend's Relay for Life in Kenosha.
8-1-11	Janet Reitman, author of 'Inside Scientology.'  Her book is a thorough, fair, well-researched study of the history of Scientology and its founder, L.Ron Hubbard.
7-29-11	We look back at pop music in the year 1970, when certain creative forces were about to leave as new ones were emerging. We speak with David Browne, author of "Fire and Rain: The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, James Taylor, CSNY, and the Lost Story of 1970."
7-28-11	Dr. Tom Cooper, Prof. of Media Studies at Emerson College, and author of "Fast Media/Media Fast." The book examines the pervasiveness of media in our modern lives and the potential benefits to be derived from doing a media "fast."
7-27-11	A thoughtful examination of the paranormal and the surprisingly widespread belief in paranormal activity in modern American. Greg speaks with newspaper reporter Steve Volk, author of "Fringe-ology: How I Tired to Explain Away the Unexplainable and Couldn't."
7-26-11	First, a conversation with Christopher Chabris, author of "The Invisible Gorilla: How our Intuitions Deceive Us." Then, Dr. William Hanson, author of "Smart Medicine: How the Changing Role of Doctors will Revolutionize Health Care."
7-25-11	Margaret Hoover, great-granddaughter of former president Herbert Hoover, and author of the new book "American Individualism: How a New Generation of Conservatives can Save the Republican Party." The book includes a reappraisal of who Herbert Hoover was and what he accomplished. Also, novelist Anne Fortier discusses her best-selling novel "Juliet," whose main character is the president day descendent of Guilietta Tomei, believed to have been the inspiration for Shakespeare's tragedy. Ms. Fortier signs books tomorrow night at Next Chapter Books in Mequon.
7-22-11	We introduce you to a best-selling novelist from Ireland,  Roisin Meaney, who has been favorably compared to Maeve Binchy.  Her latest novel, which has just been published here,  is titled "Semi-Sweet."
7-21-11	We spend part of today's morning show  with best-selling author Sebastian Junger ("The Perfect Storm") whose latest book, "War,"  is acclaimed as one of the finest accounts of what it is like to be a wartime soldier in the 21st soldier.
7-20-11	Our guest is Craig Gall, director of the Kenosha Pops Band. Their Wednesday night concert this week is performed at Carthage's Siebert Chapel rather than in their typical summertime venue, the Pennoyer Park Bandshell.  It's a chance to hear the band in their full musical splendor.
7-19-11	We speak with Simon Kilmurry,  Executive Director of the PBS independent documentary series P.O.V., -  in its 20th season - and will also talk about this week's program, which tells the inspiring story of a Columbian man seeking to bring books and literacy to the poor children of rural Columbia.
7-18-11	We begin the week with Catherine Friend, best known for her best- selling book "The Compassionate Carnivore."   Her latest book, "Sheepish,"  tells the remarkable story of how she and her life partner became sheep farmers.  It's a story that's both poignant and highly entertaining.
7-15-11	We'll preview the opening of the musical "I Do I Do" which opens tonight at the Racine Theater Guild.  The show follows a husband and wife through fifty years of marriage.   Also,  we hear from Georgette Jones,  daughter of Country music legends Tammy Wynette and George Jones, who has just written a memoir.
7-14-11	It's the monthly visit of the UEC- the United Environmental Council - and on this visit, we'll hear from some people in Caledonia who have taken the plunge when it comes to native plants.
7-13-11	Dr. Art Cyr,  Clausen Distinguished Professor and Director of the Clausen Center,  joins us to offer analysis of current events.
7-12-11	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht and an array of guests will help us observe the 100th anniversary of Gateway Technical College.
7-11-11	We preview a powerful POV documentary airing Tuesday evening on PBS:  "Enemies of the People,"  which probes the monstrous genocide which occurred in the nation of Cambodia in the so-called "Killing Fields."   The filmmakers gained the trust of certain participant in the mass killings and spoke with them at length about what happened, how, and why. The documentary has been compared to the groundbreaking Steven Spielberg holocaust documentary "Shoah."
7-8-11	Our guest is Justin Martin, author of "Genius of Place," a biography of Frederick Law Olmsted,  who designed Central Park, Jackson Park in Chicago,  Lake Park in Milwaukee,  and parks and college campuses across the country.
7-7-11	We'll meet a gifted French poet,  Marie Robert, who is the latest guest of the World Council of Poets and who presents her poetry this Sunday afternoon at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
7-6-11	David Maack, chair of the Animal Crackers Jazz Series, previews the season-  including tonight's season opener.   We also talk with S.J. Watson about his novel "Before I go to Sleep," a blockbuster bestseller in England which is about to be released here, in which the main character grapples with a rare form of amnesia in which she awakens every morning with all of her short-term memories erased.
7-5-11	We preview tonight's POV documentary on PBS,  "Sweetgrass,"  which takes a poignant look at the end of a tradition in the American West - sheep herding in rural Montana.
7-4-11	No program because of the holiday.
7-1-11
6-30-11	We continue our series of interviews with award-winning teachers by speaking with Jim McKeever, a music professor at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside,  who was recently given one of Parkside's faculty awards.   We'll also talk with Professor McKeever about the impressive addition to the fine arts wing at Parkside, which is nearly completion.
6-29-11	In the wake of Father's Day, we speak with Bruce Feiler, author of "The Council of Dads." Feiler, a best-selling author, upon receiving a diagnosis of cancer several years ago,  decided to seek out six men in his life who could serve as a "council of dads" for his young daughters, should he not survive his cancer.  The experience taught him much about family and friendship.
6-28-11	We preview the latest documentary in the PBS series P.O.V. - "My Perestroika" explores the dramatic changes in Russia by focusing on the experiences and perspectives of five Russians who grew up at the very end of the Soviet era and who have lived through the tumultuous years of Gorbachev, Yeltsin and Putin.  We speak with the film's director,  Robin Hessman, whose impressive resume includes a stint producing the Russian version of Sesame Street (which we also discuss.)
6-27-11	We speak with Rabbi Dan Selsberg, originally from Kenosha, who now serves a synagogue in Hamilton, Ontario.  He returns to his hometown to speak at Beth Hillel Temple this Tuesday evening at 7; his topic is the present state of the Jewish community in Germany.
6-24-11	We talk with Earl Swift about his new book "The Great Roads," which examines the history of highways in our country, with a particular focus on the creation of what has become our interstate highway system. The book includes a fascinating look at what it was like to travel in the earliest automobiles, on roads that were all but non-existent,  and the surprising complications involved in building good roads.
6-23-11	Postponed from last week:   Travel expert Rick Steves talks about the new pocket-sized travel guides he has written.   Also, Thomas Foster talks about his new book "25 Books that Shaped America: How White Whales, Green Lights and Restless Spirits Forged our National Identity."
6-22-11	We talk with Kathryn Peperkorn about her Opera A la Carte program, which operates under the auspices of the Southeast Wisconsin Performing Arts group.  They will be presenting performances of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas and Puccini's comedy Gianni Schicchi this Thursday and Saturday, with other opera performances coming up later in the summer.
6-21-11	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program and is joined by Roger Zacharias, the current head of the Gateway Board.
6-20-11	We interview the directors and producers of "The Kings of Pastry," a documentary which opens the newest season of the PBS series P.O.V. in which we follow the participants in one of France's most prestigious culinary competitions.
6-17-11	This is a repeat show of Wednesday's program on School Choice.
6-16-11	Lawn and Garden expert Kate Jerome will be in the studio to answer your questions.
6-15-11	We air multiple interviews on the timely topic of School Choice.
6-14-11	Kay Gregor joins us from the Racine Literacy Council to talk about their new Shakespeare Garden. We'll also air an interview with best-selling novelist Ann Brahares,  whose most recent novel is called "My Name is Memory."
6-13-11	We talk about the importance of long-term care with representatives of the Kenosha County Long Term Care Workforce Alliance and Society Assets.
6-10-11	We preview the upcoming Salute to Freedom event at the Civil War Museum in downtown Kenosha - and also bid farewell to Paula Touhey, who is retiring as director the Kenosha Public Museum.
6-9-11	For the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council, we talk with Susan Greenfield, Executive Director of Root Pike WIN.
6-8-11	We replay our interview with Daniel Ellsberg on the eve of the rebroadcast of a P.O.V. documentary about Ellsberg and the so-called Pentagon Papers.
6-7-11	Greg Baer,  Associate Professor of Moderns Languages at Carthage College, is the most recent recipient of Carthage's Outstanding Teaching Award.
6-6-11	Professor Art Cyr, Clausen Distinguished Professor at Carthage College, offers analysis of current events, including the urgent matter of our nation's debt ceiling and the possible consequences if that ceiling is not raised.
6-3-11	We speak with Mira Grant, the author of one of the most acclaimed new zombie books, "Deadline" and explore what might behind the genre's resurgent popularity.
6-2-11	Dr. William Hanson, author of "Smart Medicine: How the Changing Role of Doctors will Revolutionize Health Care."
6-1-11	From the archives: Paul Savarese shares about the experience he and his wife had in adopting a boy with severe autism.
5-31-11	From the archives: Sam Sheridan, author of "The Fighter's Heart," which examines the world of mixed martial arts.
5-30-11	No program because of Memorial Day
5-27-11	Byron Johnson, author of "More God, Less Crime," an examination of how religious belief might be related to the likelihood of a given person committing a crime.
5-26-11	Marcia Cannon,  author of "The Gift of Anger," in which she writes about how anger can be a positive force in our lives and world.
5-25-11	Matt Logelin, author of 'Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss & Love"  His wife died 27 hours after giving birth to their daughter - so the book is mostly about his joys and struggles as a single dad.
5-24-11	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht is joined by two representatives of the Gateway Foundation.
5-23-11	An interview from the archives:  Jane Leavy, author of "The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Child."
5-20-11	Stephen Tignor, author of "High Strung," a book about the fierce rivalry between tennis greats Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe.
5-19-11	Todd Ambs, President of River Network.
5-18-11	Actor Isaiah Washington ("Grey's Anatomy), author of "A Man from Another Land."
5-17-11	An archived interview from the past: Interview with Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin,author of the memoir "An Improvised Life."
5-16-11	Stanley Nelson, writer/producer/director of the documentary "Freedom Riders" which airs tonight on the PBS series American Experience.
5-13-11	Luca Spaghetti, author of "Un Amico Italiano: Eat Pray, Love in Rome." He figures prominently in Elizabeth Gilbert's famous bestseller "Eat, Pray, Love."
5-12-11	The monthly visit of the UEC-United Environmental Council. Nancy Carlson talks about citizen water quality monitoring and Susan Greenfield talks about what people can do to improve the quality of their water and of the community's water supply.
5-11-11	Shilpi Somaya Gowda, author of the best-selling novel "Secret Daughter," which touches on topics of adoption, clash of cultures and balance of work and family.
5-10-11	A discussion about the group Young Aviators with Nancy Pierce, Steve Myers and Sean Dwyer.
5-9-11	Stories about mothers from NPR's Storycorp., gathered into a new book called "Mom."
5-6-11	In anticipation of Weston Noble's return to Carthage for a concert Sunday afternoon, we'll replay an interview with him in which he outlines the highlights of his outstanding career as a choral and instrumental conductor.
5-5-11	We speak with award-winning and best-selling novelist Lisa Jackson about her career and about her latest novel, "Devious."
5-4-11	David Maack from Racine County Emergency Management. He'll talk about severe weather, and will offer some comments on the recent disastrous storms in the south.
5-3-11	Father J. Bryan Hehir, Montgomery Professor of the JFK School at Harvard, and Secretary for Health Care and Social Sciences for the Archdiocese of Boston. He's the most recent executive-in-residence at Carthage.
5-2-11	Tim Flannery, author of "Here on Earth," a fascinating look at the history of the planet and our place on it.
4-29-11	You'll hear from David Dow, a death penalty lawyer in Texas, whose best-selling book "The Autobiography of an Execution" has just been released in paperback.
4-28-11	Postponed from several weeks ago:   We speak with therapist Marcia Cannon, the author of "The Gift of Anger,"  which examines how anger can  be a force for good when channeled properly and truly understood.
4-27-11	Our guest, Charles Clotfelter, talks about his new book "Big-Time Sports in American Universities," in which he explores how athletics  - especially football and basketball - has come to be such a gigantic part of so many major universities and yet so often exists almost entirely unto itself,   with surprisingly little connection to the rest of the academic community.
4-26-11	We talk about the proposal for much stricter voter registration in Wisconsin with Jay Heck from Common Cause;  also with us will be  Jerald Mast, a member of the political science faculty at Carthage College.
4-25-11	No program because of the holiday.
4-22-11	WGTD's Dr. Steve Brown, co-writer Michael Ullstrup and actor Gary Stamm talk about their most recent play,  “A Fireside Chat: A Conversation FDR,” which is about U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The play opens in New York on April 29th. The FDR Presidential Library, in Hyde Park, New York, is also hosting a special reading of the play and a major media event.
4-21-11	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht makes his monthly visit to the Morning Show.
4-20-11	Dr. Art Cyr, Clausen Distinguished Professor from Carthage College, offers analysis of current events, including the increasingly dramatic and tense debate over the nation's debt.
4-19-11	We speak with RIchard McLaughlin, an instructor in Microbiology at GTC  about his work with the endangered Yangtze Finless Porpoise.
4-18-11	Did you know there were electric cars back in 1896?  Alexis Madrigal, author of "Powering the Dream: The History and Promise of Green Technology,"  shares that and many other astonishing stories about the surprisingly long history of alternative energy in America.
4-15-11	We'll talk with Rob Lilwall, author of "Cycling Home from Siberia,"  which talks about the 3-year bicycle trek he took from Siberia, through Japan, China, Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia, India, Pakistan, Iran and other countries - all the way back to his native England.
4-14-11	For the UEC's monthly visit to the program,  we speak with John LePoint,  who is an expert on water harvesting for both homes and businesses.
4-13-11	Lawn and Garden expert Kate Jerome,  who is also head of GTC's horticulture program,  will join us to answer listener questions-  and will also talk about the Urban Farm Garden which will be dedicated this Saturday as part of Gateway's Earth Day celebration.  Jayne Herring will also be with us to talk about what will be part of the celebration.
4-12-11	We speak with Professor Anthony Alofsin,  who is the most recent Johnson Distinguished Visitor to Carthage College.  He is a renowned architectural expert of architecture,  with particular expertise in the work of Frank Lloyd Wright.   Professor Alofsin is also author of 'When Buildings Speak."
4-11-11	We preview this Saturday's Kenosha broadcast of "Whad'ya Know" by talking with musician John Sieger, a longtime friend of Michael Feldman, who will be featured on the broadcast.  He and Feldman have actually written songs together.
4-8-11	We discuss the situation in Japan with two professors from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside: Dr. Jeff Alexander (history) and Dr. Patricia  Cleary (geosciences) - the former talking about Japanese culture and the latter talking about the threat posed by radiation levels.
4-7-11	We speak with the author of "Breaking Addiction" -
4-6-11	We spend most of the hour with Michael Feldman, creator and host of public radio's "Whadya Know," which has been on the air since 1985. . . and which will be broadcast from Kenosha's Reuther High School Auditorium on April 16th. The second half of today's show: Dr. Christopher Moran, talking about the CIA and James Bond.
4-5-11	Our guest, Phillip Graves, calls into the question of the worth of market research in his new book "Consumerology: The Market Research Myth, the Truth about Consumers, and the Psychology of Shopping." In the book, he extensively discusses the importance of the subconscious in the choices we make as consumers. The second half of today's show: Dr. Christopher Moran, talking about the CIA and James Bond.
4-4-11	We speak with journalist Deborah Potter, now executive director of the NewsLab, about a column she wrote for "American Journalism Review" in which she offers some thoughts about National Public Radio and how she hopes they will proceed in light of recent difficulties with personnel controversies and threatened funding cuts -as well as in light of their impressive growth in listenership and prominence in the journalistic landscape.
4-1-11	Part one of today's program is a conversation with Ann Hodgman, author of the Beat This! Cookbook, which has just been reprinted.  (Award-winning novelist Elizabeth Berg called it her favorite book of any kind.)   We also speak with Sarah Brokaw (daughter of NBC journalist Tom Brokaw)  about  her book "Fortytude" - which explores some ways that people - and especially women - can enter their 40's and 50's more happily and successfully.
3-31-11	In anticipation of next week's Election Day,  we'll be speaking with Racine mayor John Dickert and his challenger,  alderman Eric  Marcus.
3-30-11	We speak with best-selling author Jennifer Lauck about her latest book,  "Found: A Memoir,"  which explores her experience of being  given up for adoption,  her search for her birth mother,  and how complex that reunion turned out to be.
3-29-11	We begin the hour with Cary Spivak, an investigative reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, about an article of his which just  appeared in American Journalism Review which explores how newspapers across the country are struggling to decide whether or not to demand payment for access to their online content.
3-28-11	We spend part of the hour introducing you to a memorable yet largely forgotten figure from World War II as we speak with Douglas Waller,  the author of  "Wild Bill Donovan:  The Spy Master who Created the O.S.S. and Modern American Espionage."
3-25-11	We speak with Dr. Nick Trout, a veterinary surgeon  whose latest book is titled "Ever By My Side: A Memoir in Eight Pets."   His previous bestseller is titled "Tell Me Where It Hurts."
3-24-11	Bryan Albrecht, the President of Gateway Technical College,  pays his monthly visit to the Morning Show.
3-23-11	Our guest is former Kenoshan Charles Camosy, who is Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics at Fordham University.  His new book is titled "Too Expensive to Treat? Finitude, Tragedy, and the Neonatal ICU," and explores difficult issues such as health care rationing and the dilemma of how finite resources should be used in the case of medically imperiled newborns.
3-22-11	We speak with historian Harlan Giles Unger about his latest book, "American Tempest," which looks back at the original Boston Tea Party and the full story of what prompted it.
3-21-11	Dr. Art Cyr, director of the Clausen Center at Carthage College,  discusses the disaster in Japan and its possible ramifications - economic and otherwise - for the U.S. and other nations.
3-18-11	A look back at the legacy of Ronald Reagan with Mark Weinberg, co-author of "Ronald Reagan:  100 Years."
3-17-11	We talk about the amazing success story of Google - and  why we should also be wary of that success - with media professor Siva  Vaidhyanathan,  author of "The Googlezation of Everything."
3-16-11	We'll speak with the newest Artist-in-Residence for the  Racine Symphony Orchestra,  violinst Shelby Harris.  We'll also introduce you to  the winner of the most recent young artists competition, cellist Ryan Anderson.
3-15-11	Family Therapist Amy Sprague Champeau joins us to talk  about a very timely topic-   Anger.  She says that the current political unrest  in the state and anger on both sides of the divide has been a pervasive topic  with many of her clients.   We'll talk about the emotion of Anger-  whether or  not there is such a thing as Healthy and Unhealthy Anger - the effect that anger  has on us and those around us - and what we can do to handle our anger and  channel it in productive ways.
3-14-11	Special:   We will devote the Monday morning show to  replaying a recording of the recent meeting of the Racine Unified School Board  at which was ratified a new contract with local teachers, in anticipation of  huge cuts in school aid in Governor Walker's forthcoming budget.
3-11-11	A look back at the bicycle and how it dramatically  transformed the lives of women around the turn of the last century.  We'll speak  to the author of "Wheels of Change."
3-10-11	It's the monthly visit of the U.E.C.- the United  Environmental Council.
3-9-11	Postponed from a couple of weeks ago:  Marc Agronin,  author of "How We Age."
3-8-11	Jim Schatzman previews the upcoming concert of the Choral  Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, which will be featuring the music of  local singer/songwriter Jeff Ward.   Also, Susan Brokaw (daughter of journalist  Tom Brokaw) talks about how to turn 40 happily in her book "Fortytude."
3-7-11	Academy Award-winning actor Alan Arkin talking about his memoir "Improvised Life"
3-4-11	We speak with Liel LIebewitz about his book "Fortunate Sons," which tells the story of 120 young Chinese teenagers who in the early 1870's made their way from China to the United States to receive a Western education.  The book is about their experience and the enormous difference they made in their homeland once they returned there.
3-3-11	We speak with a representative of Chicago's Shedd Aquarium about a new exhibit there.
3-2-11	We'll speak with award-winning NPR correspondent Julie McCarthy - originally from Kenosha - who covers the turbulent nations of Pakistan and Afghanistan.   She is a special guest of Carthage College and offers a public presentation Thursday night.
3-1-11	Our guest is Kay Gregor from the Racine Literacy Council, which has its major fundraiser - Irish Night for Literacy - coming up.
2-28-11	We preview an American Experience documentary airing tonight which tells the tragic story of the so-called Triangle Fire,  the deadly fire which broke out in New York City's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory on March 25th, 1911 - an event which dramatically altered labor laws in this country.
2-25-11	A look at the most popular apps for the iPad.
2-24-11	Bryan Albrecht, President of Gateway Technical College.
2-23-11	Dr. Thomas Carr,  paleontologist from Carthage; And part two was a preview of the 13th annual "Seuss-a-thon."
2-22-11	Dr. Art Cyr, Carthage College, with an analysis of current events.
2-21-11	Laura Hillenbrand, author of "Unbroken." Also joining Greg on Monday's show is Joey Litman "The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History"
2-18-11	We'll talk with Bethlehem Shoals, co-author of "The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History."
2-17-11	We spend most of the hour with Pulitzer Prize winning author Sandy Schiff, whose latest book "Cleopatra" is the #1- best-selling non-fiction book in the country right now.
2-16-11	“How We Age: A Doctor’s Journey into the Heart of Growing Old” by Dr. Marc Agronin.
2-15-11	Mark Hurtsgaard joins us to talk about his much-discussed new book "Hot" - which examines the dramatic ways in which the earth will continue to be affected by climate change and what all of us will be compelled to do in order to contend with such changes.   The book also discusses some of the amazing things already being done in other parts of the world to address these issues.
2-14-11	Paul Chilsen and Caroline Haebig talk about the Rosebud Institute and its mission to improve screen-based literacy. . . and they also will preview this weekend's Silent Shorts Film Festival coming up at Carthage, featuring the work of some talented high school students from Kenosha.
2-11-11	We'll look at the beautiful, majestic, endangered Polar Bear with Kieran Mulvaney, author of "The Great White Bear: A Natural and Unnatural History of the Polar Bear."
2-10-11	It's the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council. Wetlands biologist Mary Linton is the first guest in a series of planned programs which will examine the various habitats in Wisconsin.
2-9-11	Conor Grennan, author of "Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal."
2-8-11	We'll get an update on a project in Racine called Advancing Family Assets. Guests are Jeff Neubauer and project facilitator Kimberly Payne.
2-7-11	Jon Wertheim and Tobias Moskowitz, co-authors of "Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports are Played and Games are Won." The book has been compared to the blockbuster best-sellers "Freakonomics" and "Superfreakonomics" for the way in which it challenges conventional wisdom--this time specifically in the arena of sports. Also, a brief conversation with George Magnus, author of "Uprising: Will Emerging Markets Shape or Shake the world Economy."
2-4-11	We'll talk with Dr. James Ripley and several members of the Carthage College Wind Orchestra, who are just back from a tour of Japan.
2-3-11	We'll spend most of the hour previewing the upcoming performances of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" by the Lakeside Players.
2-2-11	We'll celebrate the relationship of human beings and their dogs with John Zeaman, author of "Dog Walks Man."
2-1-11	For the first day of Black History Month, we speak with Rebecca Burns, author of "Burial of a King," which examines the funeral of Martin Luther King Jr. Also, we preview Sunday afternoon's concert at the Civil War Museum of the United States Air Force Jazz Band Shades of Blue.
1-31-11	In anticipation of the Packers' upcoming appearance in the Super Bowl, we replay our conversation with John Eisenberg, author of "That First Season: How Vince Lombardi Took the Worst Team in the NFL and Set It on the Path to Glory."
1-28-11	One of our guests is Richard Rushfield, a contributing  editor to Vanity Fair magazine and writer for the Los Angeles Times. His most  recent book is called "American Idol: The Inside Story."
1-27-11	Exactly one week after the 50th anniversary of John F.  Kennedy's presidential inauguration, we speak with historian Thurston Clarke  "Ask Not," which recounts the events of that historic occasion and explores how  Kennedy's magnificent inaugural address came to be written.
1-26-11	Our guest is Robert Schneider, Executive Director of  the Kenosha Community Foundation.
1-25-11	You'll meet Linda Gray Sexton, a gifted writer who  happens to be the daughter of Pulitzer Prize winning writer Anne Sexton, who  committed suicide when Linda was 21. Linda Sexton's memoir "Half in Love"  describes her own bouts of mental illness which led her to two suicide attempts  of her own- as well as her determined efforts to discard the legacy of suicide  left to her by her famous mother.
1-24-11	We begin the hour with Dan Gediman, a familiar presence  on public radio, and co-editor of the highly regarded "This I Believe" essay collections. He makes a public presentation Wednesday evening at the University  of Wisconsin- Parkside. We also speak with American opera singer Deborah Voigt, who starred in the most recent Met HD simulcast, Puccini's "La Fanciulla del  West." She is currently appearing in the same opera at the Lyric Opera of  Chicago.
1-21-11	We talk politics with State Representatives Robin Vos  and  Peter Barca, who represent the 63rd and 64th assembly districts, respectively. Among the topics: what are the prospects for Republicans and Democrats working together to solve the state's problems,  and what (if anything) can and should be done about the divisiveness of our political discourse.
1-20-11	Our special guest is Jay Tunney,  whose father Gene Tunney was heavyweight boxing champion 1926-1928 and victorious in one of the most famous boxing matches in history,  the so-called Long Count fight with Jack  Dempsey.   Jay Tunney's book is "The Prizefighter and the Playwright:  Gene Tunney and George Bernard Shaw."  The two were friends despite an age difference  of 40 years and the fact that they came from entirely different worlds.  But Shaw loved boxing and Tunney loved great literature.
1-19-11	Exactly one year and one week after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, we speak with Dr. Barbara Bastien,  a resident of Port au Prince,  whose book about the earthquake and it's aftermath is called "A Day in January."
1-18-11	Bryan Albrecht, the president of Gateway Technical College, pays his monthly visit to the program, joined by Dr. Tony Evers, State Superintendent for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
1-17-11	Dr. Art Cyr joins us for his monthly visit to the program, and will preview a special Martin Luther King Day event at Carthage.  Also in honor of MLK Day,  a brief conversation with Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, who have crafted a new children's book called "Giant Steps to Change the World."
1-14-11	Our guest is William Kuhn, author of "Reading Jackie: Her Autobiography in Books," which seeks to examine Ms. Kennedy's career as a book editor--a largely ignored phase of her fascinating life, but one which offers up profound insights into who she was.
1-13-11	For the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council we speak with Debbie Davis, who is with the Milwaukee Time Exchange. It seeks to facilitate the sharing of time, goods and resources for projects that benefit the common good.
1-12-11	Carthage theater major Mark Bracken will talk about the performances this weekend (which are the Wisconsin premiere) of a fascinating show called "Title of Show."
1-11-11	Our topic is baseball legend Mickey Mantle, as we speak with best-selling author Jane Leavy about her much-discussed new book "The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood."
1-10-11	We spend part of the program talking about RUAF--the Racine United Arts Fund, and their upcoming kickoff event on the 13th. Guests include Nancy Moldenhauer and Sharon Kubica.
12-17-10	We hear one more heartwarming dog story, but one with a difference.   Larry Levin's book "Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love," is the true story of a family who adopted a dog which had suffered grievous injuries in a dog-fighting ring.  The story is also about the two teen age boys in the family, who themselves were also adopted.    Part two of the program is a conversation with Nicholas Dodman, author of "Good Old Dog: Expert Advice for Keeping Your Aging Dog Happy, Healthy, and Comfortable."
12-16-10	Bryan Albrecht, the President of Gateway Technical College, pays his monthly visit to the program.  Joining him is the superintendent of the  Kenosha Unified School District.
12-15-10	Our guest is Michael Takiff,  whose latest book is called "A  Complicated Man,"  in which we hear from over 150 different people who have loved, hated, worked with, or analyzed the life and career of former president Bill Clinton.
12-14-10	Today's program is a follow up to a recent interview with Leonard Mlodinowm, co-author with Stephen Hawking of "The Grand Design,"  the much discussed best-seller about the nature of the universe and how it may have been created.  The discussion is with Carthage physics professor Jean Quashnock and some of the students of his Cosmology class, who read the book and have wrestled with its meaning.
12-13-10	The week begins with a look at Antony and Cleopatra, two of the most famous lovers in world history - and two of the most misunderstood figures in history.  We'll speak with Adrian Goldsworthy, author of a groundbreaking new book which seeks to separate fact from fiction concerning these two legendary people.
12-10-10	We begin the hour with Ellen Rogers, author of "Kasey to the Rescue."  Rogers' son was severely disabled in a car accident, and has been  helped immeasurably by a service animal,  Kasey, who is a monkey.  Also we'll hear from Clinton Kelly, co-host of TLC's "What Not To Wear," who has some thoughts about decorating for the holidays.
12-9-10	It's the monthly visit of the UEC- the United Environmental Council.
12-8-10	We spend most of the hour with local poet Nick Demske, talking about a recently published collection of his work - and we'll also talk about the performance series which he coordinates at the Racine Public Library.  We also speak with author S. Mostofi about her powerful novel Cemetery of Dreams, which is set in her homeland of Iran.
12-7-10	We welcome into our studios Cordelia Taylor, Founder and President of Family House in Milwaukee; she is also the current Chapman Executive-in-Residence at Carthage College. Her Morning Show visit is part of a number of appearances and presentations she is making in the area under the auspices of the Clausen Center.
12-6-10	We speak with Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson about her latest book, "The Warmth of Other Suns:  The Epic Story of America's Great Migration,"  which explores what she calls the most under- reported significant story of the twentieth century:  the migration of southern African-Americans to the North and West from the first world war to the mid 1970's,  which dramatically reshaped the cultural and sociological landscape of our entire nation.
12-3-10	"Censored on Final Approach" is a play opening at UW-P, a tribute to the women who served as WASPs during WW II.
12-2-10	Gwen Cooper, author of "Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale."
12-1-10	Author of "The Grand Design" and "Sizing Up the Universe."
11-30-10	Prof. Art Cyr, Dir. of the Clausen Center at Carthage.
11-29-10	Rev. Todd Peperkorn on depression.
11-26-10	There is no morning show because of the holiday.
11-25-10	There is no morning show because of the holiday.
11-24-10	The hour starts with John Bredar, author of "The President's Photographer: Fifty Years Inside the Oval Office."   The book is a companion to a National Geographic documentary of the same name airing tonight on PBS.   The book and documentary examine the important work of official White House photographers and the ways in which photographic images of the the presidents have been viewed and used over the years.   Also, on this Thanksgiving Eve, we talk with Kim O"Donnell about "The Meat Lover's Meatless Cookbook."
11-23-10	Postponed from last week:   We speak with Kenosha author Michael Schumacher about his latest book,  "Will Eisner: A Dreamer's Life in Comics."
11-22-10	We begin the hour with John Heilemann, co-author of the best-selling blockbuster "Game Change:  Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime."  We also air an interview with Katie Nicholl, author of "William and Harry: Behind the Palace Walls."
11-19-10	We introduce you to one of the world's most famous chefs, Eric Ripert, a popular judge on TV's Top Chef, and the author of several books, including "Avec Eric," which is the companion book to the PBS series of the same name. We also introduce you to the creator of the television program "Undercover Boss."
11-18-10	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program.
11-17-10	We speak with Dr. Peter Dennee from Carthage College - and three Carthage students - about their memorable experiences earlier this year with the Oonte OVC Center in Namibia. (OVC refers to Orphans and Vulnerable Children.) Dr. Dennee and the students did music with the children there, and a compact disk recording of their singing, "For We Are," is coming out this week.
11-16-10	Our guest is Amer Ahmed, Associate Director of the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs at the University of Michigan.  The son of Indian Muslim immigrants who grew up in Springfield, Ohio, Ahmed is at UW-Parkside today for several presentations designed to dispel myths about his religion and provide context.
11-15-10	We speak with T. R. Reid, author of "The Healing of America." Reid believes that as America grapples with how to improve its health care system, there are valuable lessons to be learned from the health care systems in other nations. The book also includes an appraisal of the Obama administration's health reform measures.
11-12-10	We preview this weekend's performances of the drama "Doubt" at Carthage, and the performance of "Anonymous Four" as part of the school's chamber music series.
11-11-10	Today is the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council.
11-10-10	Our guest is Patrick O'Donnell, author of "Give Me Tomorrow," which celebrates the valor of a group of Marines known as George Company, who displayed exceptional courage in some of the fiercest battles of the Korean War. We'll also speak with a Korean War veteran from Milwaukee who figures prominently in the book. We are airing these interviews on the day that a monument to George Company is being dedicated. Not coincidentally, tomorrow is Veterans Day.
11-9-10	We're joined by Dr. James Kinchen from UW-P and Dr. Peter Dennee from Carthage. They--and their respective choral chamber groups-- are collaborating on a concert this Sunday at First United Methodist Church as part of the Fine Arts at First series.
11-8-10	Postponed from this past Friday--we'll air several interviews about dogs and dog owners, including "Pukka: The Pup After Merle," by best-selling author Ted Kerasote. Also, W. Bruce Cameron talks about his new novel "A Dog's Purpose: A Novel for Humans," which is written in the voice and from the perspective of a dog named Bailey.
11-5-10	We'll share several different interviews about  dogs, including a conversation with Ted Kerasote, author of the best-seller "Merle's Door," which more than one critics has deemed the finest dog book ever written. His newest book is called "Pukka" The Pup after Merle."
11-4-10	In a follow-up to yesterday's program we'll open up our phone lines and invite listeners to talk about the book which they cherish above all others, and why it means so much to them.
11-3-10	We put politics behind us and speak with Sean Manning, editor of "Bound to Last: 30 Writers on Their Most Cherished Book." Manning asked 30 highly-regarded authors to write essays in which they talk about the one book which means the most to them--not just its content but also the physical book itself, when and how they acquired it, and what sort of impact it's had on them over the years.
11-2-10	On this election day, we remember two of our Founding Fathers--Benjamin Franklin and Patrick Henry. The former is through Tom Blair's book "Poorer Richard's America." The latter is in Harlow Giles Unger's new biography "Lion of Liberty: Patrick Henry and the Call to a New Nation."
11-1-10	Neal Scharnick, member of the Carthage theater department, talks about the next production, "Dead man's Cell Phone."
10-29-10	We will be honored to welcome into our studios University of  Wisconsin-Parkside chancellor Deborah Ford, UW System President Kevin Reilly,  and UW Board of Regents President Charles Pruitt.
10-28-10	Our guest is Ted Fishman, author of "Shock of Gray: The  Aging of the World's Population, and how it pits young against old, child  against parent,  work against boss, company against rival, and nation against  nation."
10-27-10	We speak with a couple of different authors, including  Jeff Potter, author of "Cooking for Geeks,"  which explores the science behind  cooking.
10-26-10	We talk about this weekend's production by Kenosha's  Lakeside Players of "War of the Worlds."
10-25-10	We talk with writer Sharon Dogar about her remarkable novel  "Annexed,"  which is written in the voice of Peter Van Pels,  a teenager whose  family was hidden with the family of Anne Frank -  a young man Anne talks about  in her famous diary and for whom - at least for a time - she seems to have had  strong affection.  The book is a fresh look at this familiar story.
10-22-10	Today's program coincides with the closing of the Chrysler Engine Plant in Kenosha. We'll speak with several different guests about what precipitated the closing and what's likely ahead for the workers, as well as the city and county as a whole.
10-21-10	UW-P Prof. Jonathan Shailor discusses his new book about "prison" theater--highlighting 15 different programs in which prison inmates present theatrical productions.
10-20-10	Scott Simon, long-time host of NPR's Weekend Edition, Saturday, talking about his new book "Baby, We Were Meant for Each Other: In Praise of Adoption." Simon and his wife Caroline have adopted two girls from China. The book weaves together their story with that of other people who have either adopted children, are adopted themselves, or both.
10-19-10	Rick Bass, author of a highly-acclaimed best-selling novel titled "Nashville Chrome," which is based on the moving real life story of the Browns, three Appalachian siblings who achieved great success as a folk trio, but who ultimately stepped away from the spotlight, to the great relief of two of the Browns but to the eternal sorrow of the other.
10-18-10	This will be a special live broadcast from the new Student Center at Gateway Technical College in Racine, featuring GTC President Albrecht and the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education for the Office of Vocational and Adult Education. Also, we'll be visiting with German foreign exchange students.
10-15-10	We preview the upcoming world premiere of "Rio de Sangre" at the Milwaukee Florentine Opera, which opens on Oct. 22nd.
10-14-10	Today is the monthly visit of the UEC- the United Environmental Council.
10-13-10	Re-scheduled from last week - James Swanson, author of "Bloody Crimes" - which recounts the dramatic pursuit of and eventual arrest of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy - and the dramatic funeral processional which bore President Lincoln's body from Washington D.C. back to Illinois.
10-12-10	Alan Dershowitz, one of the nation's best-known trial attorneys - and a best-selling author - talks about his most recent novel, "The Trial of Zion" - which explores the roots of conflict in the Middle East, and also shows us how justice is delivered in Israeli courtrooms.
10-11-10	Lisa Kornetsky, chair of the theater department at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, talks about their next production - "She Stoops to Conquer" by Oliver Goldsmith - which opens this weekend.
10-8-10	The program includes a preview of the upcoming season of HD Simulcasts from the Metropolitan Opera to movie theaters across the country, including Tinseltown and Renaissance in Kenosha and Racine, respectively. The season begins Saturday with Wagner's "Das Rheingold."
10-7-10	Dr. Art Cyr, Clausen Distinguished Professor at Carthage, pays his monthly visit to the program to offer analysis of current events.
10-6-10	Our guests are the co-authors of "Brand Rewired: Connecting Intellectual Property, Branding and Creativity Strategy."  The conversation includes discussion of Harley-Davidson and how their renewed attention to their Brand Name help save the company from bankruptcy.
10-5-10	The former Pentagon Papers leaker gives Greg Berg some 45 minutes of his time to talk at length about the case, parallels to current events and a documentary that airs Tuesday evening on PBS titled "The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers." The film's name is derived from former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's one-time description of Ellsberg.
10-4-10	Jack Rose from the local chapter of NAMI joins us to help commemorate "Mental Illness Awareness Week" - (and we will rerun excerpts from past interviews on the topic of mental illness throughout the week.)
10-1-10	We share several interviews, including one with Kathy Reichs, co-creator of the hit television show "Bones" and a best-selling novelist. Her newest book is titled "Spider Bones."
9-30-10	In anticipation of a new season of HD simulcasts from the Metropolitan Opera, we speak with F. Paul Driscoll, editor-in-chief of Opera News magazine, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
9-29-10	Virginia Jacko, who is the co-author and the subject of a book titled "Blind Visionary" which tells the story of how her life was dramatically changed when she lost her eyesight, but how she was able to adapt and write an exciting new chapter in her life.
9-28-10	We'll speak with two of the special guests who are part of the Center for Children's Literature's  event coming up this weekend which showcases different facets of the children's book industry. We'll talk with book agent Quinlan Lee and art director Isabel Warren-Lynch.
9-27-10	Leslie Dunton-Downer, author of "The English is Coming! How One Language is Sweeping the World." The book includes an examination of the origins of 30 different words like "hello" and "stop."
9-24-10	Activist John Prendergast, co-author with actor/activist Don Cheadle of "The Enough Moment: Fighting to End Africa's Worst Human Rights Crimes." The book celebrates the work of courageous Africans and non-Africans who have done so much to improve the lives of people there. The book also looks at what still needs to be done.
9-23-10	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program, and we talk about something called the Biz Squad, which helps young people develop the skills and interests to be future entrepreneurs.
9-22-10	Steve Frederickson. His group, "Stand Tall Against Alcohol," is holding a town hall meeting Wednesday night at Central High School in Salem on the important topic of teen drinking.
9-21-10	Jonathan Delagrave, who is Racine County Human Services Director. He'll talk about the ongoing efforts to detect and curb various kinds of fraud involving aid and assistance programs.
9-20-10	We talk with Susan Casey about her new best-selling book "The Wave," which examines the mystery of monster waves or rogue waves on the world's oceans--which will sometimes be a towering 100 feet high, and the surfers like Laired Hamilton who willingly seek them out in the hopes of riding one.
9-17-10	We'll spend part of the hour talking about an intriguing new play about to be presented at the University of Wisconsin Parkside as part of their Fresh Ink series of public readings.  "As the Beaver" takes the familiar characters from the familiar 1950's television comedy and adds a most surprising twist into the mix.
9-16-10	Our guest is Paula Munier, author of an entertaining and touching memoir titled "Fixing Freddie: A True Story about a Boy, a Single Mom, and the Very Bad Beagle who Saved Them."
9-15-10	We speak with S.C. Gwynne, author of "Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History."  The book explores the sprawling story of the Comanches, their rise to greatness in the American West, and what ultimately led to their demise.  The book also explores the life of the last great Comanche war chief, Quanah Parker, who had an amazingly acute perception of and appreciation for western practices and attitudes.
9-14-10	We preview a touching and fascinating POV documentary tonight on PBS titled "In the Matter of Cha Jing Hee."  In it, a Korean-American woman, Deann Borshay Liem,  journeys back to South Korea to try and solve a mystery.  When she was sent away to live with her adoptive parents in America (she was eight years old at the time) she was told to hide her real identity and name and pretend that her name was Cha Jung Hee. She goes back to find out why the identities of these two young girls were switched- and also (she hopes)to find the real Cha Jung Hee.
9-13-10	You'll meet the three men contending in the Republican primary for Racine County Sheriff:  Gonzalo Gonzalez, Ronald Molnar, and Christopher Schmaling.
9-10-10	Carthage professor and Clausen Center Director Dr. Art Cyr joins us to offer his analysis of both national and international current events.
9-9-10	It's the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council.
9-8-10	We speak with finance and bankruptcy attorney Ted Connolly, who has co-written a book called "The Road out of Debt: Bankruptcy and Other Solutions to your Financial Problems." The book is a clear and accessible guide for anyone facing serious financial difficulty.
9-7-10	We talk about the Civil War with Doug Damman, curator of The Civil War Museum located in downtown Kenosha, and Jim Lighthizer, president of the Civil War Preservation Trust, the largest non-profit organization working to preserve Civil War battlefields. He is one of the guests for the Third Annual Great Lakes Civil War Forum on Saturday, September 11th at the Civil War Museum; this year's event focuses on the three major battles which were fought in and around Fredericksburg, VA.
9-6-10	No program because of Labor Day
9-3-10	We spend part of the hour with Melanie Hovey from the Lemon Street Art Gallery and Kenosha Public Library reference librarian Linda Marcussen to talk about a couple of very interesting arts-related events coming up in the near future.  We'll also preview UW-Parkside's newest Arts Alive series.
9-2-10	Kate Jerome, head of the horticulture department at Gateway Technical College, will be with us in the studio to answer listener questions about lawn and garden care.
9-1-10	We're joined by Dr. F. Gregory Campbell, the President of Carthage College.
8-31-10	We examine the life of Larry Harmon, the man behind Bozo the Clown.  Our guest, Thomas Scott McKenzie, co-wrote "The Man Behind the Nose: Assasins, Astronauts, Cannibals, and Other Stupendous Tales."  Also, we speak with Lauren Weisberger, author of the bestseller "The Devil Wears Prada," whose latest novel ("Last Night at the Chateau Marmont") follows a young married couple trying to weather all of the pressures and strains that come when one of them suddenly becomes a musical superstar.
8-30-10	Local author Dan Stika joins us to talk about a book he has written titled "When Lincoln Met Wisconsin's Nightingale: Cordelia Harvey's Campaign for Civil War Soldier Care."
8-27-10	The inspiring story of a Namibian after school program called "Oonte OVS (which stands for orphans and vulnerable children) and the connection which has been forged between those children and Carthage College. We'll be joined by Dr. Peter Dennee, several Carthage students, and Amy McCarthy, a '91 graduate of Carthage who has taken a two-year leave of absence from her law firm in Milwaukee to be a Peace Corps volunteer in the school. The program will include examples of the beautiful and joyous singing of the students, which later this fall will be featured in a brand new CD.
8-26-10	GA couple of sports-related interviews, including one with Alan Shipnuck, a Sports Illustrated writer whose latest book is called "Swinging From My Heels," which he co-wrote with Christina Kim, one of the most popular players in the LPGA.
8-25-10	Some of the fascinating stories behind the Periodic Table of Elements with Sam Kean, author of "The Disappearing Spoon."
8-24-10	Local author and film historian James Neibaur, whose most recent book about film is called "The Fall of Buster Keaton," which is a careful reassessment of the career of this comic genius after the silent era had come to an end.
8-23-10	Antonio Rodriguez-Pavao, who for many years was the choral director at Horlick High School in Racine. This coming weekend a reunion of Horlick choral students is planned which will culminate in a concert designed to raise funds to renovate the kitchen at the DeKoven Center, which in turn could allow Horlick's Madrigal Feaste to return there, where the event occurred for many years. Also, we'll preview an outstanding National Geographic documentary airing tonight which looks back at Hurricane Katrina five years after the disaster.
8-20-10	Our guest is Charlotte Jacobs, the author of a book about Hodgkin's Disease and the efforts to find a cure for it. The book focuses in particular on Dr. Henry Kaplan, who played a central role in developing effective treatment for the disease, which is now among the most treatable of all cancers.
8-19-10	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program, joined by Jack Waters (Kenosha Community Health Centers) and Katherine Marks (United Way.)
8-18-10	We talk with two young men who crossed America for the sole purpose of finding and correcting as many spelling and punctuation errors as they could find. Their book about the experience is titled "The Great Typo Hunt."
8-17-10	We talk about this weekend's Harbor Park Jazz Festival.
8-16-10	We begin the week with interviews with two different best-selling authors. One of them, Robin Cook ("Coma") talks about his newest novel, "Cure," which revolves around the exciting field of regenerative medicine involving stem cells and how greed could undermine much needed research. The other is Mary Roach ("Stiff") whose latest book, "Packing for Mars," examines some of the incredible and often surprising challenges that are involved in putting human beings in space when it comes to matters like eating, sleeping, bathing, and going to the bathroom.
8-13-10	We explore a widespread yet misunderstood addiction with Joshua Lyon, author of "Pill Head: The Secret Life of a Painkiller Addict."
8-12-10	The United Environmental Council.
8-11-10	Our guest is Donald P. Ryan, author of "Beneath the Sands of Egypt: Adventures of an Unconventional  Archeologist."
8-10-10	Local musician Karel Suchy will tell us about a musical program he'll be presenting with his group "Voices and Verses" this Thursday evening at the Racine Art Museum. In honor of RAM's special exhibit on bugs, Suchy has created a multi-media presentation which celebrates Fly Fishing and the amazing beauty and diversity to be found in these kinds of "flies."
8-9-10	Kenoshan John Hambrock, creator of the comic strip "The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee," which is syndicated to newspapers across the country, including the Kenosha News. It was one of three strips nominated earlier this year for a Reuben Award as best comic strip of the year. John and his wife Ann will recount their experience of attending the awards ceremony.
8-6-10	Postponed from two weeks ago:  We talk to best-selling novelist Rebecca Wells ("Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood")  whose latest novel "The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder" has just been released in paperback.
8-5-10	We preview this weekend's Pike River Rendezvous, which brings early Wisconsin life thrillingly to life.
8-4-10	We welcome organizers of the upcoming Kenosha Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society.
8-3-10	We preview a remarkably moving documentary airing on PBS's P.O.V. series-  "What We Do To Get By" tells the moving story of senior citizens in Bangor, Maine who have committed themselves to greet each and every plane which lands at the local airport, either transporting U.S. troops to Iraq and Afghanistan or bringing them home from there.  We'll meet the co-directors as well as one of the "troop greeters" prominently featured in the film.
8-2-10	Nicholas Carr talks about his fascinating book "The Shallows," in which he explores how the extensive use we make of computers and other digital technology is altering the way we think and use our minds.  He also explores how other technological breakthroughs through human history - such as the creation of the first alphabet or the development of precise timekeeping devices - have profoundly affected how humans think and interact.
7-30-10	We speak with Milwaukee Symphony concertmaster Frank Almond,  who plays a recital for Music by the Lake this weekend.  We also replay a portion of our interview with Bill Madden, author of a new biography of George Steinbrenner, who recently passed away.  The book is called "Steinbrenner: The last Lion of Baseball."
7-29-10	Dr. Art Cyr, Clausen Distinguished Professor at Carthage, pays his monthly visit to the program to offer some analysis of current events.
7-28-10	Our guest, Dr. Harlan Hansen, is Professor Emeritus of  Childhood Development at the University of Minnesota.  He comes to Carthage this Friday at the invitation of the Center for Children's Literature to talk about what parents and teachers can do to foster literacy in preschool children.
7-27-10	We preview a fascinating and troubling documentary airing tonight on PBS's P.O.V. - "Presumed Guilty" - which examines the corruption-riddled criminal justice system in Mexico.
7-26-10	We speak with one of the most famous and highly regarded elementary teachers in America, Rafe Esquith, who teaches fifth grade at Hobart Elementary School in Los Angeles.  Esquith is especially renowned for the way in which he has turned on the inner city youth in his classroom to the works of William Shakespeare.  His latest book about teaching is titled "Lighting Their Fires." Esquith comes to Mequon, WI Thursday evening for a book signing.
7-23-10	Our guest is best-selling novelist Rebecca Wells ("Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood") whose latest book, "The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder," has just been released in paperback.
7-22-10	Bryan Albrecht, the President of Gateway Technical College, pays his monthly visit to the program.
7-21-10	In a timely conversation (given the recent ruling regarding the FCC rules regarding forbidden words on television) we spend most of the hour remembering one of the most influential comedians of modern times, George Carlin.  Our guest is James Sullivan, author of "7 Dirty Words: The Life and Crimes of George Carlin."
7-20-10	We preview a POV documentary airing tonight on PBS called "El General," which examines the life and legacy of General Plutarco Elias Calles, who was elected president of Mexico in 1924 and went on to be one of the most controversial figures in modern Mexican history.  The film was made by his great-granddaughter.  Also we preview this weekend's performances of Verdi's "La Traviata" for the Music by the Lake Series on the campus of George Williams College.
7-19-10	We conclude our four-day series on the sense of smell by speaking with Dr. Leslie Cameron, Associate Professor of Psychology at Carthage College, who has done extensive study on olfaction.  We also speak with Dr. Richard Doty, Professor and Director of the Smell and Taste Center at the University of Pennsylvania.
7-16-10	In part three of our series devoted to the sense of smell, we speak with Susannah Charleson, author of "Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search-And-Rescue Dog." The book recounts her experience of training her golden retriever Puzzle to beceome an S.A.R. dog.
7-15-10	In our second conversation about the sense of smell, we speak with Bonnie Blodgett, who appreciates her sense of smell because she lost it for a time.  Her book is titled "Remembering Smell: A Memoir of Losing and Discovering the Primal Sense."  The closing minutes of the hour will be spent previewing the Racine Theater Guild's summer production "The Andrews Brothers," which opens this weekend.
7-14-10	Today is a first of four Morning Show programs in which we explore the sense of smell.  Our series begins with Dr. Rachel Herz, author of "The Scent of Desire: Discovering our Enigmatic Sense of Smell."
7-13-10	We preview tonight's edition of P.O.V. - "Good Fortune" - which airs tonight on PBS.  The documentary explores some of the unexpected (and negative) consequences of foreign aid designed to alleviate poverty in Africa.
7-12-10	We begin the week with an author from northern Illinois, Fern Schumer Chapman, author of "Is It Night or Day? A Novel of Immigration and Survival, 1938-1942."  The events of the novel are based on the experiences of Chapman's mother, whose parents felt compelled to send her to America as the horrors of the holocaust were beginning to descend on their country.  Chapman is also author of "Motherland," which was a Racine Reads book several years ago.
7-9-10	We talk with Jonathan Bender about his delightful book "Lego: A Love Story."
7-8-10	It's the monthly visit of the UEC--the United Environmental Council.
7-7-10	Our guests are Frank and Janet Germinaro. Frank recently celebrated an important milestone--the 40th anniversary of his kidney transplant. We'll also talk with WGTD's own Dave McGrath about his experience of donating a kidney to his son Max.
7-6-10	We preview a fascinating P.O.V. documentary titled "Promised Land" which siars tonight on PBS. It examines very difficult land ownership issues in South Africa.
7-5-10	No program because of the holiday.
7-2-10	Our guests are Ken and Barb Wardius, authors of "Great Lakes Lighthouses." They're going to be leading a Kenosha Public Museum bus tour on July 24th which explores some of the beautiful lighthouses to be seen in southeast Wisconsin.
7-1-10	We take a look at a unique figure in sports history, George Steinbrenner--with Bill Madden, author of "Steinbrenner: The Last Lion of Baseball."
6-30-10	We're joined by lawn and garden expert Kate Jerome, head of Gateway's horticulture dept. She'll answer listen questions. Email wgtd@gtc.edu or dial 564-8450 during the show itself.
6-29-10	Our guest is Laney Salisbury, author of "Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern Art." It follows the exploits of two men who engaged in what has been widely described as the most extraordinary and audacious spree of art fraud in history.
6-28-10	We look back on the Korean War--the so-called "Forgotten War'--with Carthage College's Art Cyr, who is an expert on Korea. This past Friday marked the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the war.
6-25-10	On the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War, we speak with David Sears,  author of "Such Men as These," which recounts the story of Navy pilots and the exceptional dangers they faced in the skies over North Korea.
6-24-10	Bryan Albrecht, the president of Gateway Technical College, pays his monthly visit to the program, and he will be joined by the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Parkside, Deborah Ford,  and the president of Carthage College,  F. Gregory Campbell.
6-23-10	We are scheduled to speak with singer Brian Stokes Mitchell,  a winner of multiple Tony Awards for his work in shows like "Ragtime."  He sings a recital this week on the campus of George Williams College as part of their Music By The Lake series.
6-22-10	We preview a documentary airing tonight on PBS on the series P.O.V. -  "William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe" in which his two daughters seek to better understand the complicated and controversial legacy of their father, a renowmed attorney who represented clients in important civil rights and anti-war cases, but who attracted bitter criticism when he began defending rapists and terrorists.
6-21-10	We talk with Carol Eron Rizzoli, author of The House at Royal Oak:  Rebuilding a Life One Room at a Time."  Rizzoli and her husband shifted course professionally, abandoning their previous jobs in order to open a bed and breakfast; the book recounts the many adventures and misadventures they experienced along the way.
6-18-10	We speak to a husband and wife who are also exceptionally talented and noteworthy writers: novelist Michael Chabon, the author of a new entertaining memoir called "Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father and Son". . . and Ayelet Waldman, author of "Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities, and Occasional Moments of Grace."
6-17-10	We begin the hour with tennis player/ coach / commentator Patrick McEnroe (younger brother of John McEnroe) - the author of "Hardcourt Confidential." We also speak with sportswriter John Feinstein, author of "Moment of Glory," which recounts the stories of the unheralded men who won professional golf's four major titles in 2003 and how their lives were dramatically changed by their stunning and surprising successes.
6-16-10	Our guest is Rev. Jeff Barrow from Racine, who was installed earlier this year as Bishop of the Greater Milwaukee Synod of the ELCA- the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
6-15-10	We speak first with Diane Schemo,  author of "Skies to Conquer: A Year Inside the Air Force Academy."  Our second guest, David Sears,  is author of 'Such Men As These' which celebrates the valor of navy pilots during the Korean War.
6-14-10	Dr. Thandeka Chapman, Associate Professor of Urban Education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, joins us to discuss the topic about which she will speak at UW-Parkside Wednesday afternoon: "Attacking Color Blind Ideology: Accommodating, Not Assimilating Student Identities."
6-11-10	Peggy Gregorski joins us from the Civil War Museum to talk about this weekend's event called "Salute to Freedom." We'll also talk with Dr. James Marten, one of the presenters at the event, whose talk is titled "Fathers, Sons, and the Army of the American Eagle." The talk focuses on how the Civil War impacted the lives of children.
6-10-10	The monthly visit of the United Environmental Council.
6-9-10	Frederick Turner, author of a much-discussed novel titled "The Go-Between: A Novel of the Kennedy Years." The novel tells the story of a down-on-his-luck journalist who stumbles upon the biggest story of his career when he learns of the existence of a diary kept by Judith Campbell Exner, a woman widely believed to have had an affair with JFK. The novel explores not only that relationship but also the mystique of JFK and ties between Kennedy and organized crime.
6-8-10	Barbara Wisnefski, coordinator of the Kenosha County Long Term Care Workforce Project, pays her annual visit to the morning show to talk about the importance of long-term care givers.  Joining her will be Linda Davis and Judy Gieszler, who have been given awards for their excellent work in the field.
6-7-10	Author Mary Krome. Her  book "Left in His Closet" was inspired by her own personal experience and that of other women she interviewed whose husbands at some point revealed themselves to be gay.
6-4-10	Prof. Jerald Mast, Chair of the Political Science Dept. at Carthage, joins us to discuss the current political landscape in America, and in particular the emergence of the Tea Party.
6-3-10	Our guest is journalist Scott Higham, author of "Finding Chandra: A True Washington Murder Mystery."
6-2-10	We'll speak with several faculty from UW-Parkside who have helped to organize the UW-P Community Garden, which was dedicated on May 16th.
6-1-10	David Treadway, who with his wife and two adult sons co-wrote a book titled "Home Before Dark: A Family Portrait of Cancer and Healing." David , a psychologist, was diagnosed in 2005 with Stage 4 Lymphoma. The book explores how he and his family survived the ordeal, but the book is also a frank look at the complexities of family and relationships.
5-31-10	No program.
5-28-10	We spend part of the hour with award-winning author Brad Melzer talking about his most recent book, "Heroes for My Son," in which he celebrates the lives and accomplishments of a surprisingly diverse array of men and women- from Desmond Tutu to Lucille Ball- who he hopes will be an inspiration to his son.
5-27-10	Our guest is Chris Blaine, a member of the chemistry faculty at Carthate College, who was given the school's most recent Distinguished Teaching Award by her colleagues.
5-26-10	We talk to Barbara Strauch, a science editor for the New York Times, whose newest book is called "The Secret Life of the Grown-Up Brain: The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged Mind."
5-25-10	We'll talk with Dan Martino and Joe Cardamone, the two Kenoshans performing the lead roles of Max and Leo in the Racine Theater Guild's production of "The Producers," which closes this weekend.  They'll talk about the challenges of their respective roles- and one of them will talk about the special challenge of performing in the show with a severely injured ankle.
5-24-10	Our guest is Gordon Grice, author of "Deadly Kingdom: The Book of Dangerous Animals."  The book examines creatures of every kind- from whales and bears to tiny spiders and worms and the various kinds of danger they pose to human kind.  The book opens with a thoughtful essay on how humans have regarded dangerous animals over the years.
5-21-10	We speak to Tracey Ryder, co-author of "Edible: A Celebration of Local Foods" and highlight some of the places in our community where locally grown food can be purchased.
5-20-10	Our guest is Wanda Urbanski, author of "The Heart of Simple Living:  7 Paths to a Better Life.
5-19-10	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program,  and introduces us to the new director of the Gateway Foundation.
5-18-10	We speak with Brady Udall, author of a much-discussed new novel called "The Lonely Polygamist."
5-17-10	Gary Giddins, author of "Warning Shadows:  Home Alone with Classic Cinema."  Giddins is one of the country's most perceptive film critics.  His book focuses on classic films available on DVD.
5-14-10	We remember one of history's greatest geniuses, Leonardo Da Vinci, by speaking with Stefan Klein, author of "Leonardo's Legacy: How Da Vinci Re-Imagined the World."
5-13-10	We are tentatively scheduled to speak with Janes Oates, Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employment Training administration of the U.S. Dept. of Labor. She'll be in town to help re-dedicate Gateway's Horizon Center.
5-12-10	We spend part of the hour with Nicole LaPorte, author of "The Men Who Would Be King," a new book about the creation of Dreamworks--an entertainment company which drew together the unlikely trio of Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen. The story of how this venture failed to deliver on its most grandiose dreams tells us a lot about the entertainment industry itself.
5-11-10	We talk baseball with Sean Manning, author and editor of 'Top of the Order: 25 Writers Pick Their Favorite Baseball Player of All time." Also, we speak with a woman from Racine, Donna Peterson, who choose to honor a beloved relative of hers by creating a book called "Lovin' from Aunt Dorothy."
5-10-10	Documentarian Ric Burns (brother of Ken Burns) returns to the program to talk about "In the Deep: America, Whaling, and the World" which airs on PBS's "American Experience" this week. The documentary explores how America managed to establish overwhelming dominance in the whaling industry in the 19th century and how this particular industry was such a clear reflection of our rise as an industrial power.
5-7-10	We spend part of the hour with Michael Lewis ("The Blind Side") whose latest book "The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine" is the top best-selling non-fiction book in the country right now. It examines our recent financial crisis and harshly criticizes many in the financial and investment world. Also, we'll meet Carthage grad John Welch, VP of Rothschild Investment Corp. who will offer his own perspective on some of the same questions and concerns.
5-6-10	Kate Jerome, head of the horticulture program at Gateway, returns to our studios for the first time this year to answer listener questions about lawn and garden.
5-5-10	James Schatzman and Mark Paffrath join us to talk bout the season finale of the Choral Arts Society, which will feature Paffrath, one of the most admired musicians here in southeast Wisconsin.
5-4-10	Matt Gallagher, author of "Kaboom: Embracing the Suck in a Savage Little War." Gallagher was deployed to Iraq and while there wrote a blog that was tremendously popular with many of his fellow soldiers (and less popular with Army brass) for its frank portrayal of his experiences.
5-3-10	Postponed from several weeks ago, we'll hear from the co-authors of "Wild Horse Annie & The Last of the Mustangs: The Life of Velma Johnston." This is the true story of a woman of fairly modest means and background who almost single-handedly confronted those who were rounding up and (in her view) ruthlessly slaughtering the wild horses of the west. And she did so back in the 1940s and 50s when it was rather uncommon for a woman to play such a role in this kind of cause.
4-30-10	Diane Ravitch, author of "The Death and Life of the Great American School System", and also WGTD Education Matters host Terry Lawler talks about his new book which is a collection of columns that have appeared in the Kenosha News.
4-29-10	Carthage College Prof. Art Cyr joins us to offer analysis of current events.
4-28-10	Tom Jokinen, author of "Curtains: Adventures of an Undertaker-in-Training." He takes us behind the curtain--both literally and figuratively--of the funeral home industry.
4-27-10	Kurt Hoelting, author of "The Circumference of Home; One Man's Yearlong Quest for a Radically Local Life." For one year,  Hoelting did not drive a car nor ride in a plane--but instead stayed within 60 miles of his home in rural Washington.
4-26-10	Award-winning documentarian Barak Goodman returns to talk about his latest American Experience documentary, "My Lai," which airs tonight on PBS. It tells the story of the worst atrocity in U.S. military history, and features some of the soldiers actually involved in the incident who speak out publicly for the first time.
4-23-10	We'll talk to a highly regarded children's author, Andy Griffiths, who is coming to the area tomorrow at the invitation of Carthage's Center for Children's Literature.
4-22-10	For Earth Day, GTC President Bryan Albrecht joins us along with GTC Marketing Director Jayne Herring and Keep Kenosha Beautiful coordinator Catherine Mantuano to talk about the Earth Day celebration coming up on the Kenosha campus of GTC on Saturday. Also, a discussion of meningitis in anticipation of World Meningitis Day.
4-21-10	Out topic is Duke Ellington, in anticipation of a concert of his music being presented this Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Kenosha as part of their Fine Arts At First series. The concert is being coordinated by WGTD's own Sam Chell, host of Saturday Night Bandstand and a highly regarded jazz musician and scholar.
4-20-10	We discuss two different theatrical productions. We begin the hour with the UW-Parkside's Jamie Cheatham talking about their production of Shakespeare's "As You Like It." After that, Carthage's Herschel Krueger and cast members will talk about Stephen Sondheim's musical "Sunday in the Park with George."
4-19-10	Our guest is Sandra Steingraber, responsible for "Living Downstream: An Ecologist's Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment," which has just been released in a second edition. She grew up in rural Illinois and was diagnosed with bladder cancer as a college student in her early twenties. Thankfully, she survived and has been studying the link between environmental factors and cancer ever since.
4-16-10	We'll spend part of the hour discussing the extraordinary Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
4-15-10	We begin the hour with Deborah Karp, Director of Community-Based Scholarship and Non-Profit Development at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.  Her office has just dispersed 23 CAN grants (CAN refers to Capacity-building Assistance to Non-Profits.)
4-14-10	Our guest today is Doug Stewart, author of "The Boy who would be Shakespeare," which tells the true story of a young British man who perpetrated an infamous hoax in 1795 in which he forged a series of documents, letters and even a full-length play supposedly in the hand of the bard himself, William Shakespeare.
4-13-10	We discuss the future of books and reading with Todd Kelley, who is Vice President of Information Services at Carthage College. He has given several recent presentations on the topic of what the book of the future will look like - and what libraries will look like as well.
4-12-10	Our guest is Ellen Fitzpatrick,  editor of "Letters to Jackie: Condolences from a Grieving Nation."  The book gathers together a couple hundred of the more than one million condolence letters sent to Jacqueline Kennedy in the wake of her husband's assassination.
4-9-10	Carol Bradley, author of "Saving Gracie," which explores the world of puppy mills and tells the story of one dog rescued from such misery.
4-8-10	The monthly visit of the United Environmental Council.
4-7-10	Edie Schafer, a holocaust survivor who will be giving a presentation at the Kenosha Public Museum on Holocaust Remembrance Day. She will share her story of growing up in the Shanghai Ghetto.
4-6-10	Tim Wendel, author of "High Heat," a creative look at the fastball and some of history's fastest pitchers. Also,  Dr. James Ripley, director of instrumental music at Carthage, talks about a special project being undertaken by the Wind Ensemble--playing live accompaniment to the screening of the silent film classic "Metropolis."
4-5-10	No program.
4-2-10	No program.
4-1-10	Brian MacQuarrie, a Boston Globe reporter and the author of "The Ride" A Shocking Murder and a Bereaved Father's Journey from Rage to Redemption." The story is of a brutal kidnapping and murder of the 10-year-old son of Bob Curley, and of how Curley initially became a champion for the death penalty but then came to reverse his position. The program will include an interview with Mr. Curley himself.
3-31-10	Bosko Djurickovic, the men's basketball coach at Carthage, and his son Stevan, whose spectacular play this year earned him the coveted title of NCAA Division III Player of the Year. We'll look back at the season just completed and also explore the dynamics between  this father and son both on and off the court.
3-30-10	Gerald Koeppel, author of "Bond of Union: Building the Erie Canal and the American Empire." The book discusses this monumental engineering feat and the way in which it helped to transform our young nation and propel it into a new era.
3-29-10	Maryn McKenna, author of "Superbug: The Fatal Menace of MSRA," which examines the emergence of this drug-resistant strain of staph which for years was essentially limited to hospitals and other medical care environments but which has recently found its way into more everyday, accessible settings.
3-26-10	How do we make the choices which we do? (Both the mundane choices of our everyday lives and the monumental choices which determine our life's course in so many respects.)  We speak with Sheena Iyengar,  author of "The Art of Choosing."
3-25-10	Bryan Albrecht, the President of Gateway Technical College,  pays his monthly visit to the program.  Joining him will be Trina Barry, Gateway's Student Activities Coordinator,  and Tracy Daniels, who is GTC's 2010 Star Ambassador.
3-24-10	We continue with Steven Solomon, author of "Water"- proceeding from historical matters to talk about our worsening fresh water shortage - and also the consequences of measures like the Great Lakes Compact.   In part two of the hour,  we talk with best-selling author Robert Hicks about his newest novel,  "A Separate Country," which is set in post-Civil War New Orleans and explores the challenge of living with regret.
3-23-10	Our guest is Steven Solomon, author of a new book titled "Water," which explores how water, our access to it and utilization of it, have shaped history and the rise and fall of civilizations.
3-22-10	We speak with Ed Schmitt,  Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside,  about his new book "The President of the Other America: Robert Kennedy and the Politics of Poverty."
3-19-10	We will remember the Yugo, one of the most famous "bad cars" in history. Jason Vuic's new book is called "The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History."
3-18-10	Our guest is James Bittman from the Chicago Board Options Exchange, who is visiting Carthage this week as the Carthage Chapman Executive-in-Residence. We'll discuss options trading and its role in our national economy. In the second half of the show, we speak to two cast members of the Milwaukee Florentine Opera's production of "Elmer Gantry" this weekend.
3-17-10	We discuss a fascinating Hindi play about to be performed at Carthage titled "One Day in the Season of Rain." We'll speak with the director, Neil Scharnick, and we hope to also speak with one of the people responsible for the new English translation of this play.
3-16-10	Mark Griffin, author of "A Hundred or More Hidden Things: The Life and Films of Vincente Minnelli."
3-15-10	Kathryn Allamong Jacob, author of "King of the Lobby: The Life and Times of Sam Ward: Man-About-Washington in the Gilded Age." Ward was one of America's most successful and influential lobbyists. He rose to prominence after the Civil War.
3-12-10	Postponed from last week: We speak with Kathryn Allmond about her book "King of the Lobby," which examines the career of Sam Ward, one of America's most influential and successful lobbyists, who came to prominence in the politically tumultuous aftermath of the Civil War.
3-11-10	The United Environmental Council pays its monthly visit to the program.
3-10-10	More of the Raymond interview.
3-9-10	Dwayne Raymond, author of "Mornings with Mailer." He worked as Mailer's personal assistant in the last several years of his life and has written a fascinating and moving memoir about the experience.
3-8-10	We give you a preview of a special program coming up at the Kenosha Public Museum called "Ida B. Wells: In Her Own Words."
3-5-10	On the eve of the Academy Awards ceremony, we speak with Thomas Cobb, author of the novel "Crazy Heart," which tells the poignant story of a down-and-out former country western singer trying to put his life back together. The film adaptation of the novel has netted Jeff Bridges an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
3-4-10	We spend part of the hour with Larry Winget, author of a plain-spoken parenting book called "Your Kids are Your Own Fault."
3-3-10	We welcome into our studios Duane Kullberg, former CEO for Arthur Anderson, who's visiting the Carthage campus this week as executive-in-residence.
3-2-10	Joann Deak, best-selling author of "Girls will be Girls." She comes to southeast Wisconsin later this week.
3-1-10	We rebroadcast part of our memorable conversation with Kitty Schweizer, who creates and constructs costumes for theater and opera companies across the country. We'll follow that by talking to Timmy Church, who is with the costume shop at the Metropolitan Opera, one of the companies which collaborates with Schweizer on a regular basis.
2-26-10	Carthage Professor Art Cyr offers analysis of current events.
2-25-10	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht makes his monthly visit to the program, which today highlights a new group for young professionals called Y-Link. We also plan to preview the Seuss-a-thon coming up this weekend at Carthage.
2-24-10	Lisa Kornetsky joins us from the UW-Parkside theater department to talk about their production of "Cloud Nine," which opens this weekend.
2-23-10	We preview tomorrow night's Arts Alive presentation titled "In the Shadow of Slavery,"  a one-man show celebrating the legacy of Frederick Douglass.  Our guests will include actor Mel Johnson Jr.  We're also planning on speaking with Andrea Bell-Myers, author of "African- American Firsts in America" - and Ardis Mahone-Mosley, who assisted her on the project.
2-22-10	John C. Bogle,  author of the best-selling book "Common Sense on Mutual Funds,"  which has just been re-released in an updated 10th anniversary edition.  Also,  Gayle Haggard, wife of disgraced TV evangelist Ted Haggard,  and author of "Why I Stayed."
2-19-10	Mark Frost, author of "Game six" which examines the dramatic World Series battle of 1975 between the Reds and Red Sox.
2-18-10	Postponed from last week: Joann Deak, best-selling author of books about girls and their development. She's coming to Racine in early March.
2-17-10	Jeanne Fitzpatrick and Eileen Fitzpatrick, co-authors of "A Better Way of Dying: How to Make the Best Choices at the End of Life." .
2-16-10	Richard T. Herman, co-author of "Immigrant Inc.--Why Immigrant Entrepreneurs are Driving the New Economy--and How they will Save the American  Worker." Also, a look at polygamy in modern American with the National Geographic's Scott Anderson.
2-15-10	The new editor of the Kenosha News, Jon Losness.
2-12-10	We'll celebrate the birthday of our 16th president Abraham Lincoln.
2-11-10	A conversation with the author of Bloodsworth, the true story of a wrongfully convicted dead row inmate who was eventually exonerated. Also, I talked with Joyce Gregg about the AAUW and their book sale.
2-10-10	Our guest is Sarah Parker Aab, author of "Government Girl," in which she writes about her experiences as a White House intern during the Clinton years, working both for George Stephenapolous and Paul Begala.
2-9-10	David Dow, author of "The Autobiography of an Execution," writes of his experience as an appellate lawyer working on behalf of death row inmates in Texas.
2-8-10	Postponed from Friday: We speak with Professor Roger Newman from the Columbia School of Journalism, who speaks Monday night at 7 in the Union Cinema on the topic of Surveillance and Civil Liberties in the Age of Terrorism. Also, we preview an American Experience documentary airing tonight on PBS titled "The Bombing of Germany." In the film, director/ producer/ writer Zvi Dor-Ner helps us examine how the Second World War became the first truly total war in which the distinction between combatants and civilians blurred for both sides of the conflict.
2-5-10	Jack Rose, President of NAMI-Kenosha,  and State Representative Sandy Pasch, who is also a psychiatric RN who is a strong mental health advocate.  She has helped put together a new training program (Crisis Intervention Partner training) for law enforcement personnel to better equip them to deal with potentially dangerous situations involving the mentally ill.
2-4-10	We welcome into our studios paleontologist Paul Sereno, who teaches at the University of Chicago and is explorer-in-residence for National Geographic. He's the most recent Sam and Gene Johnson Distinguished Visitor to Carthage.
2-3-10	A look at six-word memoirs with the co-editor of "It all Changed in an Instant." Also, a conversation with one of the authors of "The Recipe Club," a fascinating new novel which traces the ups and downs of a friendship between two friends who swap both letters, emails and recipes.
2-2-10	K. Elizabeth Schweitzer, owner of "Seams Unlimited" in Racine. The company creates costumes for theatrical and operatic companies around the country, including the Metropolitan Opera and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Some of the costumes she produced can be seen in the Met's new production of "Carmen."  The 'encore' version of a recent live HD production is available Wednesday evening in area movie theaters.
2-1-10	Jonah Lehrer, author of "How We Decide," which explores the intriguing mental and emotional mechanisms with which we make our decisions.
1-29-10	Rebroadcast from the Archives: Phillip Kunhardt, co-author of "Looking for Lincoln," an intriguing book which actually begins with Lincoln's assassination in 1865 and ends with the opening of the Lincoln Memorial, tracing how the country and even the world came to understand our 16th president and his legacy. This originally aired as part of our "In Honor of Abe" series which celebrated Lincoln's 200th birthday.
1-28-10	Kathryn Peperkorn joins us to talk about this weekend's gala concert for SEWPA, which includes the popular Opera A la Carte program which gives young people the opportunity to experience opera as a performer. Also, from our archives we play a portion of a 2009 conversation with Thomas Hampson, one of the world's most highly regarded opera singers and recitalists.
1-27-10	Dr. Art Cyr, director of the Clausen Center, joins us to offer analysis of current events.
1-26-10	Dr. Sandy Moats, Asst. Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, talks about her new book "Celebrating the Republic: Presidential Ceremony and Popular Sovereignty from Washington to Monroe."
1-25-10	Rebroadcast from the archives: Valerie Lakin, former writer-in-residence at Carthage, and now a published author - talking about her novel "Dream House."
1-22-10	We preview the next documentary airing on the PBS series "American Experience," a portrait of one of the best-known yet most misunderstood figures from the Old West, Wyatt Earp, which airs Monday night.
1-21-10	It's the monthly visit of Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht. We spend part of the hour with two Gateway nursing students whose husbands are currently serving in Iraq. Their recent graduation ceremony was transmitted to Iraq so their husbands could watch. We'll hear the whole story.  Also, Betsy Falk of Racine County Workforce Development.
1-20-10	From the archives: Phillip Kunhardt, co-author of "Looking for Lincoln," one of the most intriguing books about Lincoln to be published in 2009. Surprisingly, the book begins with Lincoln's assassination in 1865 and ends with the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial in the mid-1920's--tracing how Americans came to regard our 16th president over the course of that time. Kunhardt is from a family that for five generations has been devoted to exploring and chronicling Lincoln's legacy.
1-19-10	We'll learn about the nation of Haiti from a local citizen who has been there a number of times, Rev. Kathy Brown from Racine. She still has many friends there.
1-18-10	From the archives: Award-winning writer Marc Aronson, talking about his two most-recent books, "Race" and "Unsettled." The first is a penetrating look at racial discord. The second addresses various issues involving the nation of Israel. Aronson is a Jewish-American. We air this today at least in part in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
1-15-10	From the archives: Prof. Christopher Lane, author of "Shyness: How Normal Behavior Became a Sickness." Lane examines how what was once regarded as normal shyness has come to be regarded as a psychological or emotional problem requiring medical intervention.
1-14-10	It's the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council. Today we'll speak with Bong State Recreation Area naturalist Beth Goeppinger and Carol Samsa,  president of the Bong volunteer group.
1-13-10	From the archives--Holocaust survivor Edith Isenberg.
1-12-10	Retired Carthage Prof. Bill Jankovich talks about his participation in the Senior Olympics. He encourages other seniors to be a part of it.
1-11-10	From the archives: Dr. Mark Sloan, author of "Birth Day: A Pediatrician Examines the Science, the History and the Wonder of Child Birth.".
1-8-10	A rebroadcast of an interview with the author of "The Supremes," which looks at the spectacular but turbulent career of Diana Ross and the Supremes at Motown.
1-7-10	S.L. Price, author of "The Heart of the Game," which examines minor league baseball and a true life story of tragedy and inspiration.
1-6-10	A Rebroadcast of  an interview with entertainment legend Carl Reiner.
1-5-10	Rebroadcast of our morning show which commemorated the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon.   (Initially scheduled for the previous week- it did not air then because of technical difficulties which temporarily knocked us off the air.)
1-4-10	Matt Wagner and Mark Mundl talking about the upcoming Green Business event coming up at Parkside next week.  Also, we rebroadcast a talk with Joshua Green about his Atlantic Monthly article on the Green economy.
12-25-09	No program because of the holiday.
12-24-09	No program because of the holiday.
12-23-09	The program is pre-empted so we can play your holiday music requests between 8 and 10 a.m.
12-22-09	We speak with sportscaster Eli Gold, whose career has included being the voice of the Crimson Tide plus groundbreaking work for NASCAR. His memoir is called "From Peanuts to the Press Box." We also talk with the author of the popular children's books about "Fancy Nancy."
12-21-09	We speak with award-winning author Dominique LaPierre, ("The City of Joy" and "Is Paris Burning?") whose latest book is 'A Rainbow in the Night: The Tumultuous Birth of South Africa.
12-18-09	Cami Walker, author of "29 Gifts:  How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life."   In the wake of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Walker was advised by a friend to embark on a month-long adventure of giving gifts to others.
12-17-09	It's the monthly visit of Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht
12-16-09	John Gibson (of Fox News), author of "How the left Swiftboated America:  The Liberal Media Conspiracy to Make you Think George Bush was the Worst President in History."
12-15-09	Carthage College Professor Art Cyr offers commentary on current events.
12-14-09	Economist Steven Levitt,  co-author of the blockbuster best-seller "Freakonomics:  A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" and its sequel,  "Superfreakonomics."
12-11-09	We'll have several guests, including the author of "The Waiter Rant," which is a candid look at one waiter's experience in an upscale bistro in New York City. The book springs from the man's popular blog, also called "The Waiter Rant."
12-10-09	It's the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council. Also, Steve Brown and Mike Ullstrup, writers and producers for the WGTD Radio Theater talk with Greg about the upcoming "The New Hope Show: A Holiday Salute to our Troops."
12-9-09	(Continuation of Tuesday's program.)
12-8-09	You'll hear an extended conversation with Lewis Sorley about his much-discussed book "A Better War: The Unexamined Victories and Final Tragedy of America's Last Years in Viet Nam," which closely examines the war from 1968 on. It's Sorley's contention that America had begun to radically reshape how it was conducting the war and began seeing very positive results, and that we might have more successfully resolved the conflict had we not withdrawn in the way we did. The second half of the conversation will include some commentary on our current involvement in both Iraq and Afghanistan and of how those conflicts compare with Viet Nam.
12-7-09	We catch up with Kenosha's three-time Olympian race walker Debbie Lawrence. We'll also talk with the owner of the Kenosha News, Howard Brown, about the Goodfellows Christmas Charity and their big event Tuesday evening.
12-4-09	We'll talk with Racine Journal Times Business Reporter Mick Burke about the difficulties recently experienced by the Bank of Elmwood.   Burke has written a series of excellent articles about the situation in the Journal Times.
12-3-09	We'll mark the last day on the job for Wisconsin Public Radio's Jim Fleming by airing a newly recorded interview with him in which he discusses his 40 year association with Wisconsin Public Radio. Also,  UW-Parkside theater professor Jamie Cheatem talks about Arthur Miller's powerful "All My Sons,"  which opens this weekend.
12-2-09	We learn about Michael Jackson in his earlier solo career from Todd Gray, who was his personal photographer for almost a decade.  He has just released a book about the experience titled "Michael Jackson:  Before he was King."
12-1-09	Our guest is Colin Dickey, author of "Cranioklepty," which explores the fascinating history of Phrenology, a prominent pseudo- science in the 18th and 19th centuries, which involved the analysis of human skulls in the belief that such study would reveal secrets relating to genius and greatness - and the astonishing lengths to which some Phrenologists went to secure the skulls of such legendary figures as Mozart and Haydn.
11-30-09	We speak with Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, political scientist with the Brookings Institution and former vice president of Costa Rica. And then, Dr. James Kindchen from the UW-Parkside and Dr. Eduardo Garcia-Novelli from Carthage College, each of whom is Director of Choral Activities at their respective schools.  They'll be previewing their upcoming holiday concerts.
11-27-09	No program because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
11-26-09	No program because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
11-25-09	We speak with a talented young organist from Chicago named Adam Gruber who will be playing a recital in Zion on Friday the 27th at Christ Community Church as part of their organ concert series. We also talk with best-selling novelist Joseph Kanon, whose latest book "Stardust" is set in Hollywood in 1945 and explores the lingering pain of World War II and the great unrest experienced by the big movie studios as their heyday drew to a close.
11-24-09	We speak to Timothy Egan about his book "The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America." The book explores the creation of our national forests as well as our national forest service, and about a horrific wildfire in 1910 which is still the worst wildfire in American history.
11-23-09	We talk to a performer with Second City about their 50th anniversary tour which takes them to UW-Parkside Monday night as part of the Arts Alive series. Second City has been a training ground for such illustrious comedians as Steve Martin, Gilda Radner, and Chris Farley.
11-20-09	Caryln Berghoff of Chicago's famous Berghoff Restaurant talks about her newest cookbook, which also includes fascinating stories about her ancestors who created and sustained the restaurant.
11-19-09	It's the monthly visit of the UEC - the United Environmental Council.
11-18-09	Dr. Gordon Fischer, author of "Routine Miracles,"  which explores some of the most exciting breakthroughs in modern medicine which have utterly transformed what doctors are able to accomplish to eradicate suffering and misery. Dr. Fischer wrote the book at least in part to offer encouragement to young doctors who so often undertake the vocation without the sense of wonder and joy that he believes is essential to them offering the best possible care for their patients.
11-17-09	Dr. Art Cyr from Carthage College joins us for his monthly visit to offer commentary on current events.
11-16-09	David Hajdu, music and popular culture critic for "The New Republic," talking about a new book called "Heroes and Villains" which gathers together some of his most interesting essays and reviews.
11-13-09	Neil Strauss, author of "Rules of the Game," a serious yet also light-hearted look at the most effective means for men to attract the attention of women.
11-12-09	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht and Wisconsin State Technical College System President Dan Clancy.
11-11-09	For Veteran's Day--a re-broadcast of a talk with Thomas Childers, author of "Soldiers from the War Returning."
11-10-09	John Hambrock, Chet Griffith, and John Bloner--talking about the non-profit publishing company they have created, and its first book: "Mother Goosed."
11-9-09	Valerie Kreutzer, author of "A Girl Named Maria"--a memoir in which she talks about the joys and heartache involved in adopting a young abandoned girl from South America.
11-6-09	We're joined in our studios by best-selling author Dario Castagno, author of "Too Much Tuscan Wine"--among other books about the cuisine and culture of his native Italy. Castagno will be making a number of appearances in southeastern Wisconsin.
11-5-09	Dr. Thomas Carr, Dir. of the Paleontology Dept. at Carthage, returns to the program to talk about the discovery and naming of a previously unknown species of Tyrannosaur in Mongolia, "Alioramus Altai," and his own participation in the publication of this exciting discovery.
11-4-09	We begin the hour with Susan Albers, author of "50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food." The book, in addition to giving helpful hints about self-nurture without food, also offers some thoughtful reflection on why food so often serves this self-soothing function in our lives. Ironically, we'll finish out with chef Nick Sandler, co-author of "Branded," which presents an array of gourmet recipes which feature some of the world's most familiar brands.
11-3-09	We speak with best-selling author Robert Wright about his much-discussed book "The Evolution of God," which seeks to trace the development of religious belief and activity among human beings--and traces that development back to pre-historical times. We'll also learn about a spectacular new book from National Geographic which collects hundreds of the most important photographs that are part of the society's legacy and unrivaled archives..
11-2-09	Best-selling author Deborah Tannen discusses how sisters tend to communicate with each other in a new book called "You Were Always Mom's Favorite: Sisters in Conversation Through Their Lives."
10-30-09	We will spend part of the morning talking about the new Andy Warhol exhibit which is currently on display at the Milwaukee Museum of Art.
10-29-09	Author Patrick O'Donnell talks about his two most recent books, which examine the courageous sacrifice of Jews during World War II who willingly undertook perilous espionage work in the heart of the Third Reich.
10-28-09	We welcome into our studios Metropolitan Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago star Nicole Cabell, who is back on the Carthage College campus for her second visit to perform and work with students.
10-27-09	Dr. Sandy Moats, Assistant Professor of History at UW-P, offers a critical response to Harlow Giles Unger's biography of President James Monroe, "The Last Founding Father."
10-26-09	Sportswriter John Eisenberg discusses Vince Lombardi's first season with the Packers (which began 50 years ago this fall)  and all of the ways in which he transformed that organization and laid the groundwork for the years of greatness which were to come.
10-23-09	We spend part of the hour with John Rasmus, editor of "The New Age of Adventure: Ten Years of Great Writing." The book celebrates the first decade of Adventure magazine, a division of National Geographic. The book collects some astounding stories of real life adventure featuring some of America's finest  writers. We'll also talk about the production of "The Sunshine Boys" currently being performed at the Racine Theater Guild.
10-22-09	We Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program, and we'll also meet some students from Germany who are visiting Gateway.
10-21-09	We finish up with Harlow Giles Unger, talking about our fifth president, James Monroe. We'll then talk with UW-P Theater Prof. Dean Yohnk about a new season of theatrical productions at Parkside.
10-20-09	We examine the legacy of one of our most important yet underappreciated presidents, James Monroe. Historian Harlow Giles Unger is author of "The Last Founding Father: James Monroe's and a Nation's Call to Greatness."
10-19-09	UW-P Biology Prof. Gregory Mayer joins us to talk about T.E. Lawrence (immortalized in the film "Lawrence of Arabia." Prof. Mayer will be giving a public presentation about Lawrence Wednesday night.
10-16-09	G.A Bradshaw, author of "Elephants on the Edge," which examines what we have learned about elephants and their surprisingly rich emotional and mental capabilities as well as the trauma which many of them experienced around the world due to the many ways in which human activity has disrupted their life and habitat. On a light note, we'll also talk with Robert Mankoff, cartoon editor of the New Yorker, about their latest collection of cartoons--this one devoted to cartoons about the economy--some of them dating from the time of the Great Depression and even earlier.
10-15-09	We spend part of the hour with world renowned jazz clarinetist Mort Weiss, who plays Saturday evening on the Racine Symphony's first chamber concert of the season. We'll talk about his career and especially about the 40-year hiatus during which he scarcely event touched the clarinet. We also talk with David Schripsema about the next concert in the Fine Arts at First series, coming up Sunday.
10-14-09	We step into the world of the Amish and discuss the power of forgiveness with Jonash Beiler, author of "Think No Evil," which examines the tragic shooting of ten Amish girls in a school in Lancaster County, Penn. The way in which the Amish reached out to the family of the shooter with compassion and forgiveness was one of the most amazing facets of the tragedy.
10-13-09	Carthage College Prof. Art Cyr talks about a variety of current events.
10-8-09	It's the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council.  We'll also preview the season-opening concert of the Racine Choral Arts Society with their director, Jim Schatzman.
10-7-09	We begin the hour with Newbery  Award-winning author Richard Peck,  responsible for  such acclaimed young adult novels as "A long Way From  Chicago."  He comes to Carthage this Saturday morning  for a special event.  Also, we'll preview a production of 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" by the Lakeland  Players of Elk Horn, WI.  We'll talk with Len  Hedges-Goettl, director of the production.
10-6-09	We talk with Julie Borchard-Young from the  Metropolitan Opera about the upcoming season of high  definition simulcasts showing in movie theaters across the  country,  including Tinseltown in Kenosha and the  Renaissance in Racine.  The season opens this Saturday  afternoon with Puccini's "Tosca."
10-5-09	We spend the entire program speaking with  entertainment legend Carl Reiner, who was a performer and  writer for Sid Caesar's "Your Show of Shows," created "The Dick Van Dyke Show,"  and directed Steve Martin in his  first several films.  He has just written two new  books.
10-2-09	We preview this weekend's Kenosha Symphony  Orchestra concert by speaking with opera singer Franco  Pomponi, who is one of the guest artists performing with the  KSO.
10-1-09	Carthage College Professor Doug Arion  talks about a special project he helped create to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the most important  discoveries made by Galileo.
9-30-09	We speak with best-selling writer   Buzz Bissinger about his latest book, "Shooting Stars,"   co-written with NBA superstar LeBron James, which talks  about his high school years on the basketball court and the  group of five friends who were known collectively as the  Shooting Stars. We also talk with Lisa Lampenelli, the insult comic and regular guest on the Howard Stern Show, whose surprisingly thoughtful and even poignant memoir is called "Chocolate, Please."
9-29-09	Postponed from two weeks ago:  Dr.   Thomas Carr, director of the Paleontology Department at   Carthage College, talks about what he and his colleagues   uncovered in his latest "dig" out west.
9-28-09	Postponed from last week:   Jacqueline Novogratz, author of "The Blue Sweater: Bridging  the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World."  Novogratz writes with commendable honesty about some of the  mistakes she made as she first began working in third world   countries.
9-25-09	Guida Brown, Excecutive Director of the HOPE Council, talks about how children are impacted by their parents' substance abuse. A conference on the topic is happening a week from today at Parkside.
9-24-09	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht joins us for his monthly visit.
9-23-09	We conclude our conversation with Joe Drape, author of "Our Boys" - and we also introduce you to one of the young men who figures prominently in the book,  Marshall McCall - one of the co-captains of the football team and also valedictorian of his class.  He talks about playing football in this tiny, close-knit town and what it was like for he and his teammates to have their story told in a best-selling book.
9-22-09	I speak with New York Times reporter Joe Drape, author of "Our Boys: A Perfect Season with the Smith Center Redmen."  Drape moved himself and his family to Smith Center, Kansas to follow the exploits of the high school football team with the longest active winning streak in the country.
9-21-09	Mike and Gerri Monagham, co-authors of "The Power of Two," talk about how they worked as a team to help Mike battle cancer. Part two today features information  about the upcoming Non-Profit Development conference coming up at UW-Parkside on September 22nd and to the model of "Appreciative Inquiry" which can be helpful for any non-profit entity seeking to improve its own effectiveness.
9-18-09	We're honored to speak with NPR's Tom Gjelten about his book "Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba." The story of Cuba's struggle for independence is told within the framework of the famous Bacardi family.
9-17-09	Rescheduled from last week: We'll have our monthly visit from the United Environmental Council. Also, we'll be speaking with award-winning children's author Laura Numeroff, who comes to Carthage this weekend at the invitation of the Center for Children's Literature.
9-16-09	We discuss depression amongst clergy and other such service professions. Our guest, Rev. Todd Peperkorn, has struggled with depression himself and written a book on the topic.
9-15-09	Replay of: Thomas Kurson, "Crashing Through: The Man who Dared to See," and Steven Squiers, author of "Roving Mars."
9-14-09	Part two of the program featuring Sean Covey, author of 'Seven Habits for Happy Kids."
9-11-09	On the anniversary of 9-11, we air a couple of interviews on the topic including one with Ali Allawi, the author of "The Crisis of Islamic Civilization."
9-10-09	The United Environmental Council pays its monthly visit to the program.
9-9-09	We spend part of the hour with author Gary Pomerantz, author of "The Devil's Tickets: A Night of Bridge, a Fatal Hand, and a New American Age." He examines the era in America (the 1920's and 30's) when the game of Bridge was extraordinarily popular- and proved to be an arena in which men and women sometimes engaged in highly charged competition.
9-8-09	We preview the Lakeside Player's season-opening production of "The Spitfire Grille."
9-7-09	No program because of Labor Day.
9-4-09	We talk with Pam Stevens, president of the Kenosha Unified School District, and Pat Demos, Community-Schools Relations Manager for the KUSD. We preview the Back to School celebration coming up on September 12th, but also discuss some of the ways in which the district is working to improve the performance of all students.
9-3-09	We speak with Dean Kuipers, author of a book titled "Operation Bite Back: Rod Coronado's War to Save America's Wilderness." Coronado engaged in increasingly aggressive and controversial tactics to cripple America's mink industry- eventually resulting in his arrest and imprisonment.
9-2-09	We preview a major event coming up at Kenosha's Civil War Museum on September 12th- their Second Annual Great Lakes Civil War Forum: Abraham Lincoln and Gettysburg. Our guests will include local Lincoln expert Steve Rogstad.
9-1-09	We welcome back to the program Dr. F. Gregory Campbell, the president of Carthage College, just ahead of the start of a new school year there.
8-31-09	We preview an intriguing PBS documentary airing tomorrow night on P.O.V. titled "Elle es el Matador" (She is the Matador) which follows the exploits of two women in largely male world of bullfighting. Our conversation with director/producer Femma Cubero includes extensive discussion on what happens in the typical bullfight, and the long history of women's efforts to be part of the sport.
8-28-09	We begin the hour with Anton Somlai, co-founder of the Original Root Zen Center in Racine, and author of "Peace Vigil: Living Without Hesitation." And you'll hear from one of the legends of professional football, Warren Moon, a Hall of Fame quarterback in both the NFL and CFL. His memoir is called "Never Give Up Your Dream: My Journey."
8-27-09	Our guest is Rosanne Bachman, author of a powerful and moving memoir called "Driving to Clarinda," which is about Bachman's experience of growing up in the small town of Atlantic, Iowa (one of Gregory Berg's hometowns) with a mother battling mental illness.
8-26-09	Postponed from several weeks ago: We air an interview with Thomas Childers, author of "Soldier from the War Returning," which describes the trauma experienced by so many World War II veterans - which Childers regards as a largely ignored, uncounted cost of that conflict.
8-25-09	We speak with acclaimed travel writer Paul Theroux, whose newest book is "Ghost Train to the Eastern Star: On the Tracks of the Great Railway Bazaar." In it, Theroux recounts his experience of retracing a overland journey he made 33 years earlier from England to China. He talks about what appears to have changed and what remains the same in nations like Turkey and India. We also hope to preview tonight's P.O.V. documentary on PBS, a program titled "This Way Up," which talks about a Catholic-run nursing home in East Jerusalem, caught in the crossfire of ethnic tensions there.
8-24-09	We welcome to the program for the first time the new Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Dr. Deborah Ford. We also speak with New York Time reporter Helene Cooper, author of a memoir titled "The House at Sugar Beach: In Search of a Lost African Childhood." Cooper grew up in Liberia, but her family was forced to flee the country in the wake of a coup which completely altered the political landscape of the nation.
8-21-09	Our guest is best-selling novelist Robin Cook, whose newest book is titled "Intervention." The issues explored include alternative medicine--not only what Cook regards as the limitations and potential harms of alternative medicine, but also what mainstream medicine needs to learn from alternative medicine.
8-20-09	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program to discuss the Advanced Propulsion Center expansion at the Horizon Center. (The groundbreaking ceremony is later today.)
8-19-09	Dr. We return to best-selling author Jeffrey Zaslow for a follow-up conversation about his book "The Girls from Ames"--and we also speqk with Karla Blackwood, one of the eleven women from Ames whose extraordinary friendships and chronicled in this book. Her own story involves her being adopted, and also the tragedy of losing her beloved daughter to cancer.
8-18-09	In anticipation of this weekend's HarborPark Jazz and Blues Festival, we speak with one of the headliners who'll be performing for it: Cnhris Pipkins of Christopher's Project. We'll also preview tonight's telecast of the PBS series P.O.V.
8-17-09	We preview a most intriguing operatic project at UW-Parkside later this week--a series of performances of Gian Carlo Menotti's "The Old Maid and the Thief," an opera composed back in the 1030's specifically for the radio (WGTD will broadcast Thursday night's performance.) We speak with Ami Bouterse, who is the director of the production, a voice teacher at Parkside, and assistant chair of the music department.
8-14-09	We celebrate the 40th anniversary of Woodstock with one of the editors of "Woodstock: Three Days which Rocked the World," a meticulously crafted book which examines every facet of Woodstock, including the sociological context in which it occurred, the logistical preparations for it, the wide array of musicians who performed for it, and its impact and influence.
8-13-09	Today is the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council and the topic is renewable energy. We speak with Jennifer Nordstrom, coordinator of the Carbon-Free Nuclear-Free Campaign of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research... and Amy Heart, Milwaukee Solar Coach for the Midwest Renewable Energy Association.
8-12-09	Dr. Art Cyr, Clausen Distinguished Professor of Economics at Carthage College, joins us to talk about current events- including the drama which recently unfolded in North Korea with the visit of former president Bill Clinton and the subsequent release of two American journalists who had been threatened with a prison sentence of 12 years at hard labor. Dr. Cyr is an expert on the Korean peninsula and Amerca's relationship with both North and South Korea.
8-11-09	Tentatively scheduled: Jack Waters, Executive Director of the Kenosha Community Health Center. This week (August 9-15) they are observing National Health Center Week, recognizing the services of contributions of America's community health centers. The special focus of this year's event is to work for the creation of more health care homes for the medically underserved.
8-10-09	We present interviews about two interesting books: "The Guide to Intelligent Giving: Make a Difference in the World and in your Own Life" and "Keeping the Millennials: Why Companies are Losing BIllions in Turnover to this Generation and what to do about it." The latter examines the attitudes and work habits of the current generation and how they are at odds with those attitudes of previous generations.
8-7-09	Today's program includes a preview of the newest season of Arts Alive! at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
8-6-09	Therapist Amy Sprague Champeau, one of our most frequent guests, talks about the groundbreaking work of Carl Jung which she has been studying.
8-5-09	We remember one of the greatest football players of all time, Red Grange.
8-4-09	Our guest, Richard Farrell, talks about his battles with addiction. His memoir is titled "What's Left Of Us."
8-3-09	We explore the beauty of Shakespeare's sonnets with the author of "So long as Men can Breathe."
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7-29-09	We talk about the upcoming Pike River Rendezvous, sponsored by the Kenosha Public Museum.
7-28-09	Mark Sloan, author of "Birth Day," which examines the process of human birth--its peculiar biology--and its remarkably varied history.
7-27-09	Jeff Neubauer talks about an exciting project he's working on to battle poverty in Racine by taking a much longer and holistic approach to help families.
7-24-09	By request, we replay our interview with Wisconsin author Michael Perry, talking about his newest memoir "Coop."
7-23-09	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit.
7-22-09	We observe an unhappier anniversary today--the 2-year anniversary of the death of minor league baseball player Mike Coolbaugh, who was hit in the head by a baseball hit by teammate Tino Sanchez. Author S. F. Price recounts in "Heart of the Game" not only this tragedy but also examines what life is like in the minor leagues.
7-21-09	We look at one of the most successful groups in pop music history with Mark Ribowski, author of "The Supremes": A Saga of Motown Dreams, Success, and Betrayal."
7-20-09	We commemorate the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11 and man on the moon with two author interviews: Craig Nelson, author of "Rocket Men," and Andrew Chaiken, author of "Voices from the Moon," which gathers together recollections from all but one of the astronauts who went to the moon.
7-17-09	We talk with Joshua Green about his  article in the current issue of "The Atlantic" which  compares the current interest in a new Green Economy with  similar events from thirty years ago, when America was  contending with oil shortages and elected a Democratic president who talked extensively about alternative energy.
7-16-09	A lost interview finally airs eight months after it was recorded. The conversation is with Jon Aronson about two of his books, "Race" and "Unsettled." The former examines how human beings came to see themselves as distinct races--a remarkably late development in our history, as it turns out--while the latter is a candid view of Aronson's own struggles to come to terms with the nation of Israel, its place in the Middle East, and how it has conducted itself with its neighbors. Aronson is a Jewish-American with strong family ties to Israel and great affection for the country and its people, but with concerns about Israel as well.
7-15-09	We'll talk with Ruth Bradford-Johnson, a retired teacher, and one of the 1500 people who took part in "Out of Darkness Overnight"--an 18-mile walk in Chicago on behalf of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
7-14-09	Jeremy Fuhs, manager of Met Player, a new feature on the Metropolitan Opera's website which allows opera fans access to hundreds of historical opera broadcasts.
7-13-09	Carthage Prof. James Lochtefeld talks about his recently completed 15th trip to India.
7-10-09	We talk with Joshua Green about his  article in the current issue of "The Atlantic" which compares the current interest in a new Green Economy with  similar events from thirty years ago, when America was contending with oil shortages and elected a Democratic president who talked extensively about alternative energy.
7-9-09	It's the monthly visit of the United  Environmental Council.
7-8-09	We'll talk with Doug Instenes about  "Honky Tonk Angels," the summer musical at the Racine  Theater Guild,  in which three very different women accidentally rendezvous as they each journey to Nashville,  hoping to leave personal unhappiness and disappointment  behind them and and find excitement in the world of country  music. Also joining us today is Joe LaMacchia, author of "Blue Collar and Proud of It."
7-7-09	Lawn and garden expert Kate Jerome,  head of horticulture at Gateway Technical College,  joins us live in the studio to answer listener questions.
7-6-09	You'll meet American baritone Thomas  Hampson, one of the world's most renowned classical  singers.  He sings a recital of American songs for the  Music at the Lake series in Williams Bay, WI (on the shores  of Geneva Lake) on Sunday afternoon, July 12th, at 4:00.
7-3-09	No show  because of the holiday.
7-2-09	We will rebroadcast a memorable interview with the late Ralph Houghton in which he describes his military experiences in WW II. Mr. Houghton escaped from a Nazi POW camp.
7-1-09	Guida Brown, Executive Director of the Hope Council, joins us to talk about the work of that agency--and about their fundraiser coming up July 11th, a sing-along "Sound of Music."
6-30-09	We explore the ramifications of stroke from several different authors, including Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, author of "My Stroke of Insight." She was an expert on brain anatomy when she suffered her stroke at the age of 37.
6-29-09	Rachel DeWoskin  talks about  her novel "Repeat After Me," which explores some intriguing similarities and differences between American and Chinese culture, the complexities of language, and the challenge of dealing with traumas in one's past. DeWoskin is known for a best-selling memoir called "Foreign Babes in Beijing."
6-26-09	More from Bob Teske, director of the Milwaukee County Historical Society. Its headquarters in downtown Milwaukee were utilized for the filming of a climactic robbery scene in the new film "Public Enemies" starring Johnny Depp, which opens next week. Also, Christine Flasch, Executive Director of the George Williams College of Aurora University's "Music by the Lake" summer music series is our guest.
6-25-09	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the Morning Show, and is joined by Todd Battle from KABA.
6-24-09	We talk about Twitter, one of the most popular and fastest-growing activities on the internet, which came to even greater prominence for the way it has been utilized by dissidents in Iran with no other means to convey their concerns to the world. We speak with Tim O'Reilly, co-author of "The Twitter Book." Also, we talk to the director of one of the country's finest hand bell choirs, the Agape Ringers, which performs a concert at Kenosha's St. Mary's Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon.
6-23-09	We'll begin the hour with a portion of an interview with Bob Teske from the Milwaukee County Historical Society. Then we'll preview the next presentation of the 91.1 Players, a celebration of Jack Benny, which will air over WGTD this Saturday morning at 11:15. Guests include Gary Stamm, who is playing "Jack Benny," along with director Don Jensen (who also plays "Don Wilson), and Executive Producers and Writers, Michael Ullstrup and Steve Brown.
6-22-09	We'll talk with Bonnie Prochaska, acting general manager of the Racine Symphony, about the Racine Symphony Orchestra - the financial troubles which necessitated the truncation of last season, and its hopes for the future. The first RSO Lakeside Pops concert is this Saturday night, June 27th.
6-19-09	By request, we're rebroadcasting a program from the spring in which he talked about an exciting dual language program offered in KUSD.
6-18-09	Neil Oliver, responsible for a new book called "Amazing Tales for Making Men out of Boys." He's gathered together an array of the kinds of stories he heard as a boy but which he believes today's boys tend not to read or know anything about. Also, Ron Kaspriske from Golf Digest talks about his book "What's a Golfer to do?".
6-17-09	We have our annual conversation about long-term care givers with Barb Wisnefski.
6-16-09	In anticipation of Father's Day, we talk to Jan Elvin, author of "The Box from Braunau: A Daughter's Look at War through her Father's Eyes."
6-15-09	Travel expert Rick Steves, whose latest book "Travel as a Political Act" explores how gratifying it can be when we travel the world not just for amusement and entertainment but also for the purpose of learning about other people. Also, Darren Hillock, an ex-Kenosha News editor who recently launched an online venue covering western Kenosha County.
6-12-09	We talk with the writers responsible for two fascinating articles in this month's issue of The Atlantic. One of them is a look at the significance of CEO's like Apple's Steve Jobs. What difference do they really make? The other article examines an extraordinary Harvard study which has been underway since 1937 which has been following a number of men (sophomores at Harvard when the study began) and tracking their emotional and physical well-being through the decades and exploring what seem to be the keys to health
6-11-09	Today's program features the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council.
6-10-09	We spend part of the hour with acclaimed journalist Bill Kurtis, who comes to Kenosha this Friday for a special event at the Kenosha Civil War Museum.
6-9-09	Kate Jerome, head of the horticulture program at Gateway Technical College, will be with us in the studio to answer listener questions about lawn and garden care.
6-8-09	In memory of Ralph Houghton, long-time coordinator of fine arts for the Kenosha Unified School District (who past away last week) we rebroadcast his final appearance on the Morning Show - from May 2008 - in which he recounted the story of his long and distinguished career in music and education.
6-4-09	Our guest is Bryan Burroughs, author of "Public Enemies," which tells the story of the FBI's determined war on crime in the 1930's against the likes of John Dillinger, Bonnie and Clyde, and others. A major motion picture starring Johnny Depp (much of which was filmed in Wisconsin) based on the book is about to open in movie theaters across the country.
6-3-09	We speak with the author of "The Richest Man in Town," who spoke to the richest people in one hundred cities across the country, in order to determine what was most important to them and what seems to have led to their great success.
6-2-09	Art Cyr, Clausen Distinguished Professor of Economics at Carthage College, pays his monthly visit to the program to offer commentary on current events.
6-1-09	We speak with the authors of "Causing a Scene." They are with the group "Improv Everywhere," which is responsible for some noteworthy public pranks such as when hundreds of volunteers froze in place in Grand Central Station for five minutes, much to the bewilderment of everyone else present.
5-29-09	We talk about a new program at UW-Parkside that will grant the nation's first online Sustainable Management bachelor's degree, which will equip its recipients to work in the growing field of sustainability.
5-28-09	Adrian Goldsworth, author of a monumental new book called "How Rome Fell: Death of a Superpower," which seeks to explore this complex and perplexing question of what were the most significant factors in the downfall in the most impressive empire that the western world has ever known.
5-27-09	We speak with author David Yeardon about his latest boo, "At the Edge of Ireland," which describes some of the last places in Ireland which are largely untouched by the encroachment of modern life.
5-26-09	We talk soccer with two local enthusiasts who are also two members of the Carthage faculty, Steve Udry and Jon Bruning.
5-25-09	No program because of the holiday.
5-22-09	We speak with Hank Cardello, author of "Stuffed: An INsider's Look at Who's Really Making America Fat." Cardello worked for many years as an advertising executive for companies like General Mills and Coca Cola, and brings an insider's understandings of how these companies operate and what they do - along with restaurant and supermarket chains - to manipulate the choices we make about what we eat.
5-21-09	Gateway Technical College president Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program.
5-20-09	Doug Instines, artistic director of the Racine Theater Guild, talks about their production of "Godspell," which just opened this past weekend.
5-19-09	We speak with a couple of different doctors, including Dr. Allan J. Hamilton, the author of "Scalpel and the Soul," which explores his experiences as a surgeon.
5-18-09	We begin the week with Seth Grahame-Smith, responsible for a fascinating revision of Jane Austen's beloved classic "Pride and Prejudice." Its title (believe it or not) is "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies." We also speak with Katharine Brooks, author of "You Majored in What? Mapping Your Path from Chaos to Career." We air this in honor of all who are about to graduate from college and are wondering what might be next.
5-15-09	We speak with Alex Hutchinson, an editor for Popular Mechanics magazine, about his new book "Big Ideas: 100 Modern Inventions that have Transformed our World."
5-14-09	It's the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council.
5-13-09	We meet the new Executive Director of Careers Industries, Joe Greene.
5-12-09	We speak with several young actors from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside presenting performances of Patrick Marber's drama "Closer" in the gallery space of the Racine Arts Council in downtown in Racine. (The production opened this past weekend.) Admission is free- donations will be accepted with a portion of the proceeds to be matched by Starbucks and given to local charities.
5-11-09	The day after mother's day, we speak with Dr.Wednesday Martin, author of "Stepmonster: A New Look at Why Real Stepmothers Think, Feel, and Act the Way We Do."
5-8-09	In honor of Mother's Day, we speak with Chicago Tribune advice columnist Amy Dickinson, who talks about her memoir "The Mighty Queens of Freeville." Also, Jeffrey Zaslow, co-author of "The Last Lecture," talks about his latest book, "The Girls from Ames."
5-7-09	We speak  with Irene Peperburg, author of "Alex and me." Also on today's program is Jerry Oppenheimer, author of "Toy Monster."
5-6-09	Lawn and garden care expert Kate Jerome joins us live to take your questions about lawn and garden care. (This is also Wisconsin Public Radio's One-Day Spring Pledge Drive.)
5-5-09	Our guest, history professor Kim Phillips-Fein from New York University's Gallatin School, discusses her book "Invisible Hands: The Making of the Conservative Movement from the New Deal to Reagan."
5-4-09	We speak with best-selling Wisconsin author Michael Perry, author of several books including "Truck: A Love Story." His latest book, "Coop: A Year of Parenting, Pigs, and Poultry" tells further stories about Perry's childhood as well as life for him now in rural Wisconsin with his wife, two daughters, and the livestock which are now a part of his life.
5-1-09	University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Dean Yohnk talks about their production of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man."
4-30-09	We rebroadcast the story of Edith Isenberg, who now lives in Racine but who is a Holocaust survivor.(The original broadcast of this conversation was interrupted because of unfortunate technical problems.)
4-29-09	We rebroadcast the story of Edith Isenberg, who now lives in Racine but who is a Holocaust survivor.(The original broadcast of this conversation was interrupted because of unfortunate technical problems.)
4-28-09	Eileen Mackevich, Executive Director of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, who is visiting the campus of Carthage College.
4-27-09	Susan Jane Gilman, author of 'Undress me in the Temple of Heaven," an extraordinary memoir about her experience of backpacking in mainline China in 1986.
4-24-09	A special Earth Day program, again with GTC president Bryan Albrecht.
4-23-09	We meet two people who are participating in a special two-day conference at Carthage College examining the future of relations between Christians and Muslims. We'll speak with Dr. Yamine Mermer and Dr. Harold Yogelaar, a Muslim and Christian respectively-and also with Carthage Prof. Dan Schowalter, who has helped organize this event.
4-22-09	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht makes his monthly visit to the program.
4-21-09	More from the gripping story of Holocaust survivor Edith Isenberger.
4-20-09	We hear from two Holocaust survivors. The first is George Kennedy, a Hungarian-American survivor who speaks Tuesday evening at the Kenosha Public Museum. We also hear from Racine's own Edith Isenberger.
4-17-09	Our guest is Jordan Sramek, artistic director and founder of the Early Music group The Rose Ensemble.  They perform a concert of traditional Hawaiian music at Carthage College Sunday afternoon at 3:00.
4-16-09	We talk about golf-  first with author and Twin Peaks creator Mark Frost, whose newest book "The Match"  details the moment in the mid 1950s when two of the world's finest amateur golfers played two of the finest pros.  Also, a look at U.S. Presidents and the game of golf.
4-15-09	We preview a documentary film called "The Audition" which follows the eleven finalists in the 2007 Metropolitan Opera Auditions.  Our guest is Susan Froemke, who oversaw the creation of the film.
4-14-09	The hour begins with Dr. James Kindchen, head of choral activities at the University of Wisconsin Parkside, talking about upcoming performances of Verdi's Requiem which will go on even though the concert - planned as part of the current season of the Beloit-Janesville Symphony - had to be cancelled because of the orchestra's financial woes.  In part two of the program, we speak with animal behaviorist Temple Grandin, whose newest book is called "Animals Make Us Human."
4-13-09	No show today because of the holiday.
4-10-09	Dr. Art Cyr, joins us to offer analysis of current events.
4-9-09	The monthly visit of the United Environmental Council.
4-8-09	Carol Sabbar, Dir. of the Carthage Computer Center, talking about issues of computer safety
4-7-09	Oceanographer Curtis Ebbesmeyer, author of a book about what floats on the surface of the world's oceans and what we can learn from it.
4-6-09	Dr. John van Wyhe, a Cambridge University professor and one of the world's most renowned authorities on Charles Darwin. He'll also appear at UW-P Wednesday night at 7.
4-3-09	We meet Paula Crisostomo, an activist in Los Angeles in the 1960's who is speaking about her experiences and the nature of social change in a public presentation at UW-Parkside tonight at 7.
4-2-09	We speak with Carthage Prof. Art Cyr, who offers analysis of current events.
4-1-09	We speak with the author of "Living Through This," a memoir about a mother dealing with two runaway daughters.
3-31-09	Robert Sullivan, author of "The Thoreau You Don't Know: What the Prophet of Environmentalism Really Meant." The book examines the life and work of Hendry David Thoreau and the misunderstandings about what he stood for.
3-30-09	NPR foreign correspondent and Kenosha native Julie McCarthy talks about her career with NPR and her next "beat"--Pakistan. She speaks at Carthage Tuesday afternoon at 4.
3-27-09	We speak with Ronald Goldfarb, author of "In Confidence: When to Protect Secrecy and when to Require Disclosure."
3-26-09	We celebrate the beauty and variety and significance of the frogs and toads of North America with Lang Elliot, and listen to some of their songs and calls, with his book called "The Frogs and Toads of North America" which includes a companion audio compact disk.
3-25-09	Not too long after St. Patrick's Day, we talk with Tom Coyne about his book "A Course Called Ireland: A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee."
3-24-09	We'll preview Tuesday night's Arts Alive presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside of "In the Mood," which celebrates the fun and energy of big band and swing.
3-23-09	I speak with David Sheff about his remarkable and powerful memoir called "Beautiful Boy," in which he describes the harrowing experience of trying to rescue his son from Meth addiction.
3-20-09	A variety of interviews will be featured, including one with former hip hop artist turned political activist Sister Souljah, whose newest novel is titled "Midnight."
3-19-09	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program to talk about a new cooperative agreement which has been reached with the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
3-18-09	We talk to S.E.T.I. scientist Seth Shotek about the search for intelligent life on other worlds.
3-17-09	University of Wisconsin-Parkside art professor Doug DeVinny tells the story of his daughter's struggles with eating disorders and the event "Running on Empty" which occurs at the school on Friday to help the public better understand eating disorders and their potentially tragic consequences.
3-16-09	We speak to the author of "Play:  How it shapes the brain, opens the imagination, and invigorates the soul."
3-13-09	We'll present a mix of interviews, including one with comedian Jeff Foxworthy about his newest children's book titled "Silly Street." We'll also explore the genius of Leonardo da Vinci.
3-12-09	It's the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council.
3-11-09	You'll hear an interview with Kelly Corrigan about her New York Times bestseller "The Middle Place"--now out in paperback--which tells the story of her bout with breast cancer when she was in her mid 30s, even as her beloved father was contending with cancer. The book and interview explore far more than cancer, touching on issues involving marriage, parenthood, and what it means to be optimistic in the face of stern challenges.
3-10-09	Our guest is UW-Parkside Biology Prof. Greg Mayer, talking about scientist Charles Darwin who was born 200 years ago this year. This Friday (the 13th) is the next in a series of Darwin-related events occurring at Parkside.
3-9-09	Paul Tough about his book "Whatever it Takes" in which he examines the work done by Geoffrey Canada to make life better for the children of Harlem. We'll also replay part of the interview done a number of years ago when Geoffrey Canada himself visited Racine (and our studios) to talk about his memoir "Fist, Stick, Knife, and Gun."
3-6-09	Valerie Lakin, formerly a writing instructor at Carthage, joins us to talk about her new novel "Dream House" which has just been published by Harper Collins. She'll be on the campus next Monday to talk about the book.
3-5-09	Carthage College's Dr. Art Cyr, head of the Clausen Center for World Economics. He addresses a variety of current issues but chiefly the performance of President Obama in his first 45 days in office.
3-4-09	We speak first with best-selling author Jeffrey Sachs about his new book "Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet." You may have read his previous bestseller "The End of Poverty." We also hear from language expert Steve Kaufman, who speaks ten languages and writes extensively on the topic of the most effective means of learning languages.
3-3-09	We learn about the dual language immersion program which has recently been implemented by Kenosha Unified, and about the differences learning a second language has made in the lives of young students.
3-2-09	Steven Mansfield about his book "The Faith of Barack Obama." His contention is that President Obama's life of faith is in many ways quite unique and distinctive, but in other ways he perfectly reflects the faith experience of many modern Americans.
2-27-09	Local Lincoln expert Steve Rogstad talks about Lincoln's assassination as we continue our series on the 16th President.
2-26-09	Lisa Kornetsky, former UW-P Prof. of Theater, returns to the school as a guest director for a production of "The Seagull."
2-25-09	We continue our "In Honor of Abe series" with Ron C. White, and his book "Lincoln's Greatest Speech." It examines Lincoln's second inaugural address.
2-24-09	Rescheduled from last week: Representatives of the United Environmental Council talk about the upcoming "Healthy Home Makeover" project in Racine County.
2-23-09	For our "In Honor of Abe" series, Greg presents the author of "Giants: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln."
2-20-09	From the archives: local Lincoln expert, Steve Rogstad, discusses the presidential campaigns waged by Abraham Lincoln in 1860 and 1864.
2-19-09	Gateway  Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program. He is joined by the directors of the Emergency Medical Services program (which trains EMTs) and the Fire Science program (which trains firefighters).
2-18-09	We spend part of the hour with the author of "Lincoln's Men," an examination of the close working relationship and friendship which President Lincoln had with his private secretaries---especially John Hay and John Nicholay.
2-17-09	Due to technical problems, today's program was cancelled.
2-16-09	In honor of President's Day, we speak with best-selling author and historian Ronald C. White about his new book "A. Lincoln," which many regard as a definitive look at the life of out 16th president.
2-13-09	From our archives, we rebroadcast our interview with Lewis Lehrman, author of "Lincoln at Peoria: The Turning Point." The book examines the dramatic speech Lincoln gave in Peoria in 1858 which was by far his most dramatic statement against slavery up to that time, and which paved the way for all he was to do during his presidency to free the slaves.
2-12-09	Local Lincoln expert Steve Rogstad is our special guest.
2-11-09	We finish up our interview with Phillip Kunhardt. After that, we speak with the author of "Mr. Lincoln's High Tech War," which examines some of the technological breakthroughs which Lincoln embraced and understood and which helped the Union defeat the Confederacy.
2-10-09	Phillip Kunhardt III, co-author of "Looking for Lincoln," which examines how Lincoln was remembered and understood in the years after his death. Kunhardt is part of a family which for five generations has studied Lincoln and his legacy.
2-9-09	Filmmaker Barak Goodman about his documentary "The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln." which airs tonight on the PBS series "American Experience."
2-6-09	Today is the first of ten Morning Show programs this month devoted to the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday.  We rebroadcast an interview with Joseph Swanson, author of the bestseller "Manhunt," which chronicles the assassination of Lincoln and the frantic search for his assassin, John Wilkes Booth.  The book is the basis for Monday night's American Experience documentary on PBS titled "The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln."
2-5-09	Today's conversation is about Bi-lingualism in the home.  We speak with three Carthage professors - Matt Borden, Wayne Thompson, and Dimitri Shapovalov - who either grew up in bilingual homes or are raising their children to be bilingual.
2-4-09	Violinist Janice Martin talks about returning to her hometown of Racine this weekend to solo with the Racine Symphony Orchestra.
2-3-09	We speak with Christopher Lang, author of "Shyness,"  which examines how human behavior once deemed perfectly normal is now often regarded as a disorder and subject to medical intervention.
2-2-09	We speak with Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson.  We also talk with filmmaker Sarah Colt about her documentary "The Polio Crusade," which airs tonight on the PBS series "American Experience."
1-30-09	In anticipation of a new PBS American Experience documentary airing on Monday night about polio, we replay our interview with David Oshinsky, the author of "Polio: An American Story," upon which the film is largely based.
1-29-09	We speak to the author of "The Numbers Game: The Commonsense Guide to Understanding Numbers in the News, in Politics, and in Life." The books helps us better understand such commonly misunderstood or misused concepts as comparison, causation, county, mean and median, and much more.
1-28-09	Author Catherine Blythe talks about her book "The Art of Conversation" which offers all kinds of observations about what constitutes pleasant and stimulating conversation and all kinds of suggestions for people who find the art of conversation intimidating.
1-27-09	We speak with members of the Neubauer family from Racine about their experiences from one week ago when they were in Washington for the inauguration of President Obama.
1-26-09	Dr. William Lutes, a ship and knee reconstructive orthopedic surgeon at the Aurora Medical Center. In part two, we speak to the author of "Blood in the Cage," which examines the world of mixed martial arts, one of the fastest-growing fields in the sports world, and a far more sophisticated athletic endeavor than is sometimes believed.
1-23-09	We preview Saturday morning's season-opener of the 91.1 Players- "The Second Annual Radio Cartoon Show." Our guests include Executive Producers Steven Brown and Michael Ullstrup, director Don Jensen,  as well as actor Gary Stamm, who will talk among other things about the time he spent working for Hanna Barbera. Also joining us will be Joe Bevilacqua, voice animator, writer and and frequent guest on NPR. Joe's mentor was "Daws" Butler, who did many of the famous Hanna-Barbera voices.
1-22-09	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program.
1-21-09	We speak with Rickey Minor, Music Director for "American Idol", who has written a book called "There's No Traffic on the Extra Mile: Lessons on the road from Dreams to Destiny."
1-20-09	We begin the hour with historian Eric S. Cohen, author of "Nothing to Fear: FDR's Inner Circle and the hundred Days that created Modern America." After that, Carthage professor Art Cyr will offer his reaction to the book and discuss what president-elect Obama's first one hundred days in office might offer.
1-19-09	We play an interview with Stephen Mansfield, the author of "The Faith of Barack Obama" which examines the religious and spiritual life the president-elect and examines how his story is both utterly unique and yet also highly reflective of modern America.
1-16-09	Rebroadcast: "Six Good Innings" by Mark Kreidler,  a look inside one of the country's finest Little League baseball teams.
1-15-09	The monthly visit of the United Environmental Council- this month, the League of Conservation Voters
1-14-09	Rebroadcast: "Kitchen Literacy" by Ann Vileisis.
1-13-09	Rebroadcast:  "A Terrible Glory: Custer and the Little Big Horn and the Last Great Battle of the American West."
1-12-09	Rebroadcast: "Hello, Everybody" by Anthony Rudel- a look at the earliest days of American radio.
1-9-09	Rebroadcast: "The Telephone Gambit" examines the invention of the telephone and raises serious doubts about whether or not Alexander Graham Bell deserves credit for the invention or in fact stole valuable information from a rival in order to secure the patent for himself.
1-8-09	Local author Jerry Rannow talks about his newest book.
1-7-09	Rebroadcast: Mark Bowden, author of "The Great Game Ever Played," which discusses the 1958 NFL championship game between the Colts and Giants which helped usher professional football into the heart of American culture.
1-6-09	Rebroadcast: Joan Wickersham, author of "The Suicide Index: Making Sense of my Father's Suicide," in which she talks about her personal struggle to come to terms with her father's suicide.
1-5-09	Rebroadcast: Robert Curson, author of "Crashing Through," which chronicles the true story of a man who had been blind since early childhood who has his sight restored by a groundbreaking procedure-but who then has to come to terms with the overwhelming experience.
1-2-09	No program today because of the holiday.
1-1-09	No program today because of the holiday.
12-31-08	Our guest, Deborah Nelson, talks about "The War Behind Us," which examines atrocities committed by American troops during the Viet Nam War and how veterans are still trying to come to terms with this part of our history - both those veterans who were perpetrators of such atrocities and those who attempted to bring such incidents to light – almost always with negligible success.
12-30-08	Our guests include Jonathan Engel, author of "American Therapy." It chronicles the history of psychoanalysis as it has been practiced here in the United States and how it has always been distinct from what Freud created around the turn of the century.
12-29-08	Our guest, Tyler Gray, talks about his book "Hit Charade," which tells the story of Lou Pearlman, the man who helped make the Backstreet Boys and N'Sync famous - but who also swindled hundreds of people out of millions of dollars and is now in prison because of the massive fraud which he perpetuated.
12-26-08	No program today because of the holiday.
12-25-08	No program today because of the holiday.
12-24-08	No program today because of the holiday.
12-23-08	John Stauffer talks about the parallel lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln- and Nina Burleigh discusses how relics from the Holy Land are defaced in an effort to make them appear more valuable. Her book is called 'An Unholy Business.'
12-22-08	Two inspiring stories from two famous and admired Americans. Acclaimed writer Maya Angelou talks about her most recent book, "Letter to my Daughter." And NBA all-star Alonzo Mourning talks about his comeback from kidney disease (he underwent a kidney transplant five years ago) in his new book "Resilience: Faith, Focus, Triumph."
12-19-08	Kenosha native Margo Hammond, co-author of "Between the Covers: The Book Babes' Guide to a Woman's Reading Pleasures." John Tobin, talking about a recent climbing disaster on K-2.
12-18-08	Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht.
12-17-08	Robert Mankoff, cartoon editor for The New Yorker. Their newest cartoon book is "The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Book." In this hugely popular competition, ordinary citizens try their hand at writing captions for cartoons--and readers vote on the finalists.
12-16-08	Matthew Goodman, author of "The Sun and the Moon." It tells of the creation of a new kind of newspaper--one designed for ordinary people to read--"The Sun", which began publication in New York City in 1835 Also, a look at the surprising history of English grammar with John McWhorter's book "Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English."
12-15-08	We begin the hour with Dr. Art Cyr, Clausen Distinguished Prof. of World Economics at Carthage. We'll ask about the current economic crisis both here and abroad, and about the team which President-elect Obama has selected to address the crisis. Also, Len Fisher, author of "Rock, Paper, Scissors: Game Theory in Everyday Life."
12-12-08	We preview the latest presentation of the 91.1 Radio Players, "Andy Hardy's White Christmas."  Guests include Steve Brown, Terry Lawler and Bobby Pirtle. And, a special musical interlude with Jill Jensen and Jack Grassel, both of whom are appearing in the Saturday broadcast of The WGTD Radio Theater.
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