The Joy Cardin Show

The popular Netflix series ‘13 Reasons Why’ is receiving backlash from suicide prevention centers and mental health experts. As we analyze the pros and cons of this series, we speak with one guest who believes it romanticizes suicide and another guest who believes it creates the opportunity for parents to have a conversation about suicide with teens.

Television host Bill O’Reilly recently was forced out of his job at Fox News following the the disclosure of several sexual harassment allegations against him. We explore this form of sex discrimination, how it pervades our workplaces, and what can be done to combat it.

Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch joins us on the State Capitol Report to talk about Governor Walker’s proposed state budget, as well as the legislative initiatives she’s working on.

Public hearings on the Governor Walker’s proposed state budget have officially wrapped up, and state lawmakers will soon get to work on making changes, with votes beginning in early May. In the first-half of the State Capitol Report, a Democratic state lawmaker weighs in on the state’s financial situation, and where she’d like to see changes.

An upscale restaurant in North Carolina recently banned children under the age of five. While this decision may have sparked heated criticism from many, others are in favor of this ban as it has led to a dramatic increase in reservations. We speak with one guest who says this restaurant did the right thing, and another who says bad parents should be banned instead.

Join us for On Your Money. Financial planner Kevin McKinley has insights on Financial Literacy Month, restrictions on early withdrawals from retirement accounts and the pros and cons of getting bumped from a flight.

In a visit to Wisconsin this week, President Trump signed a “Buy American, Hire American” executive order. In this edition of the Week in Review, our guests break down Trump’s policy and his plans for the economy. They also discuss the rising tension between the United States and North Korea, as well as the ousting of pundit Bill O’Reilly at Fox News.

Thousands of scientists and science supporters will take part in the March for Science, an event which will include rallies in Washington, D.C., and more than 400 other cities around the world on Earth Day. We talk with a guest about the march plus discuss what's ahead for the movement.

From the city’s center - The State Capitol - to its downtown bustling with restaurants, breweries, theaters and more, our guest says Madison, Wisconsin is an independently spirited city filled with vibrant, natural beauty. Join us as she shares her list of 100 things to do in Madison to make the city worth exploring and enjoying.

Of the 328 members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, only 45 - or less than 14 percent - are women, including Joan Baez who was inducted earlier this month. Our guest discusses why so many female music artists are overlooked, which ones he says are most deserving to be honored and who he believes may get in next.

As President Trump closes in on 100 days in office, recent national elections in Kansas and Georgia are being regarded as referendums on his presidency so far. While Democrats didn’t get the big wins they were looking for in those races, they did have better-than-expected showings in these districts, which have tended to favor Republicans. What does it all mean? This hour, we look at how national Democrats and Republicans are looking to make inroads under a Trump presidency.

Wisconsin and Minnesota are similar midwestern states but one ex-Wisconsinite says that he could never come back to the badger state from Minnesota. From higher wages and better health care to well-funded school systems and diversity, our guest explains why he thinks living in the Gopher State offers a better lifestyle than America’s Dairyland.

Did you know that the average person throws away almost three pounds of trash every single day? How about that the U.S. alone generates about 254 millions tons of it per year? Join us as we learn about different types of trash, how we dispose of it, and consider "what is the future of garbage".

President Donald Trump is vowing to protect American workers, American jobs and to “finally” put America first. Our guest discusses Trump’s visit to Kenosha and what his “Buy American, Hire American” executive order will do for the nation’s economy. Then, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning explains why she says Trump is “full of empty promises” on the economy and job creation.

Looking for some affordable adventure this week? If so, you’ll want to check out a National Park near you, as it’s National Parks Week - that means free admission to some of the nation’s most beautiful and historic places. This hour, a guest talks about the value of our National Parks, how to get out and best explore them, and how recent politics and policy decisions have affected the National Park Service. We also hear from the superintendent of one of Wisconsin’s most cherished natural places, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, about how to best enjoy the area this year.