The Joy Cardin Show

New White House Chief of Staff John Kelly’s influence is already being felt with the firing of Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci at his request. Our guest looks at the staffing shakeup and other problems facing the Trump administration, including health care reform and North Korea. We also discuss the special state legislative session on Foxconn’s incentive package.

House hunters have more options in rural areas than in Wisconsin’s big cities. But the rental market in small towns offers would-be tenants few choices and climbing costs. Our guest, a rural housing leader, explores the barriers that increasingly prevent rural Wisconsinites from securing safe, affordable housing.

Wisconsin’s Department of Corrections is expected to have 23,233 inmates by June 2019, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article. The agency also employs workers in a variety of roles from security to health care to teaching and more. We talk with an author whose extended family includes three generations of Wisconsin prison workers about the experiences of staff in these facilities. We also explore the role of corrections in racial politics and social justice and look at how humor is used by corrections workers.

Tune in to the State Capitol Report for a roundup of perspectives on Foxconn’s decision to build a massive facility in southeastern Wisconsin. We talk with Republican State Sen. Van Wanggaard, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce President Kurt Bauer, One Wisconsin Now Executive Director Scot Ross and Democratic State Rep. Jimmy Anderson.

Sixty years ago, the baby boom generation reached a climax of 4.3 million babies born that year. Are you one of those people? Our guest explains why more baby boomers who are turning 60 are proud to age and are celebrating it rather than sobbing about getting older.

Tune in for another edition of On Your Money. Financial planner Kevin McKinley has information on getting student loans forgiven, back-to-school financial tasks for college students and saving money on wine. He also answers listeners’ personal finance questions.

Foxconn announces it’s coming to Wisconsin, senators debate healthcare legislation and a state Republican enters the race for U.S. Senate. Our guests discuss the top state and national political stories in the Week in Review.

Netflix’s recent film ‘To The Bone’ has sparked controversy from eating disorder advocates who argue the film glamorizes anorexia. Our guest helps us understand eating disorders which are reported to affect an estimated 20 million women and 10 million men. We also discuss the pros and cons of portraying such medical conditions in film.

Wisconsin’s counties are filled with hot spots and hidden gems, from waterfalls to bike trails to great restaurants and breweries! We talk with a writer who’s visiting all 72 counties of the state this summer and take your suggestions for special places where you live.

Ever since the earliest days of our nation, Americans have struggled with alcohol addiction and the quest for sobriety, according to our guest. He explores the history of temperance and sobriety movements in America...from the so-called Washingtonians of the nineteenth century to Alcoholics Anonymous...and the individuals who lead the charge.

Up to 13,000 workers could be employed at Foxconn’s 20 million square foot facility to be built in southeastern Wisconsin. Our guest discusses the economic effects of the massive plant, including the $3 billion price tag for the state. Our second guest explains why he's confident Wisconsin will have the ability to meet Foxconn’s workforce needs.

More than 50 employees of the River Falls-based Three Square Market have volunteered to be microchipped to open doors, sign in to computers and buy snacks from vending machines. We talk with a company executive about how the technology works and why he says it's the wave of the future. Then, our guest analyst discusses why he’s dubious about the chip's use.

45 million Americans reported having at least one tattoo in 2016, according to the Statistic Brain Research Institute. Join us as we discuss how mainstream American culture is changing its perception of tattoos and the people who have them.

Over the next few days, the Senate is expected to debate several pieces of legislation to overhaul America’s healthcare system. We discuss the key vote to begin debate and the various options Republicans may take to repeal and replace Obamacare. We also look at the growing rift between President Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the latest developments in the investigation of alleged Russian meddling in last year’s presidential election.

How would you feel if you couldn’t pay cash at your favorite lunch spot? Recently, credit card company Visa announced it would award $10,000 and an upgrade of checkout terminals to a select group of restaurants, in exchange for them going completely cash free. Other businesses, too, are heading in a cashless direction. Is it inevitable that we’ll eventually kiss cash goodbye? A guest financial expert weighs in.