The Joy Cardin Show

It’s the State Capitol Report! The Joint Finance Committee begins voting Monday on provisions of Governor Scott Walker’s proposed budget. State Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson previews the items on the agenda. He also has the latest on efforts to repeal prevailing wage laws, Wisconsin’s redistricting case and other state political stories.

While research shows that math anxiety is a prevalent issue across the globe, our guest says somehow, in America, it’s become socially acceptable and it shouldn't be. Join us as we learn about the cause and effects of math anxiety and discover how we can become better parents, consumers and human beings by understanding numbers and what they mean.

Join us for a savings edition of On Your Money! Financial planner Kevin McKinley is unable to join us, but we get tips from listeners about how to spend less and save the money.

After threatening to terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement, President Donald Trump says he will work to renegotiate the deal. Our guests weigh in on Trump’s approach to helping American workers and businesses. They also discuss whether his tough talk with Canada may be good for Wisconsin dairy farmers, calls for Governor Scott Walker to remove Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke and other top state and national political stories.

While not an official milestone, the 100-day mark has been used in the past to look at where a presidency stands. President Donald Trump, whose 100-day mark falls on April 29, has called the marker an “artificial barrier,” a “ridiculous standard,” and “not very meaningful.” We talk about what’s been accomplished under the Trump Administration, get a sense of how the presidency compares to those of the past, and look at what’s ahead.

Join us for a special Arbor Day edition of Tell Joy Where to Go! Our guest discusses which types of native Wisconsin trees are popular today. She also shares advice about protecting the trees on your property, and answers your tree-related questions.

In 2008, in the midst of the Great Recession, the General Motors plant in Janesville closed, resulting in the loss of thousands of jobs. We explore what this meant for Janesville and its citizens and look to the future of the city and its economy.

The Interior Department will review lands designated as national monuments over the past 21 years, a practice President Donald Trump described as a “massive federal lands grab.” Our guest discusses why she calls the executive order an “effort to undermine our bedrock environmental protections.”

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is calling President Donald Trump’s tax plan “the biggest tax cut and the largest tax reform” in American history. Our guest analyzes Trump’s proposal and how it would affect individuals, businesses and the nation’s finances.

New data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that American students have room for improvement when it comes to their knowledge of art and music. On last year's National Assessment of Educational Progress, eighth graders scored an average 147 in music and 149 in visual arts -- on a scale of 300. We speak with our guest about the concerns this raises and how children can learn through art and music.

In recent months, hundreds of thousands of Americans have turned out for demonstrations and other examples of citizen activism. But while it may seem hard to make lasting impact, we talk with an author who argues that people are more powerful than they think and offers tips for how citizens can make change.

President Donald Trump is expected to unveil his tax plan on Wednesday, which is said to include a cut to the corporate tax rate, a childcare tax credit and infrastructure spending. Our guest looks at the politics of the proposal. He also examines a new poll showing Trump voters with very little buyer’s remorse and another that shows people would rather have a bigger government than a smaller one.

Hot flashes, night sweats and mood changes are symptoms that are often related to menopause. However, our guest says there are many myths associated with this natural process and treatment ought to be individualized. Join us as we learn how menopause affects nearly half population and how UW Health’s first-ever menopause clinic help women live through and beyond this time period.

Join us for a savings edition of On Your Money! Financial planner Kevin McKinley is unable to join us, but we get tips from listeners about how to spend less and save the money.

As Donald Trump approaches the 100-day mark in his presidency, he’s facing a looming government shutdown, pressure to reveal his tax reform plan and historically low approval ratings. A look at the current challenges facing the 45th president of the United States.