The Joy Cardin Show

In this edition of the State Capitol Report, Speaker Robin Vos joins us to discuss the ongoing state budget process and a task force that will look at issues in Wisconsin’s foster care system.

A recent study of ancient feline DNA shows that about 9,000 years ago, farmers in the Near East were probably the first people to successfully domesticate wild cats. Our guest explains the evolution of cats and how they have changed during the domestication process compared to many other animals.

A staple of banks and gas stations everywhere, the humble ATM, or automated teller machine, turns 50 this month. On this edition of On Your Money, financial planner Kevin McKinley weighs in on the history of the ATM, and how to keep your funds safe when using them. He also dishes out advice on the best balance transfer offers to take, how to prepare to buy your next home, and how to save money on milk.

New guidelines for enforcing a limited travel ban went into effect Thursday following the Supreme Court’s decision to take up the case and allow portions of the ban to become operative. Meanwhile, a vote on the Senate healthcare bill was delayed and the state budget process continues. We talk about these headlines and more with two guests of differing political perspectives during the Week in Review.

June is African American Music Appreciation Month and while it is coming to an end, there are still reasons to celebrate. Our guest explains the significance behind black music and how African American musicians contributed to a wide variety of music genres.

July is almost upon us, meaning that summer is officially in full swing...and in Wisconsin, there’s no shortage of things to do and places to see during the warmer months. But where does one start? This hour, travel writer Gary Knowles shares his suggestions for the best events and activities to check out this summer all across the state.

Nearly two million semi-truckers haul freight on American highways on any given day. Our guest introduces us to the often rocky life of a professional trucker and explains what it means to be a long haul mover.

A recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court in favor of a church looking for government money to resurface a playground has some worried that it will erode the wall between church and state. This hour, we take a closer look at the Trinity Lutheran v. Comer case and the possible implications of the court’s ruling.

Environmental groups and the Ho-Chunk Nation filed challenges recently to stop a wetland fill in Monroe County. We talk first with a WPR news reporter about the controversy and the stances of the parties involved, then discuss the one of the challenges with an attorney from one of the environmental groups.

Birds - from chickadees to chickens to raptors and more - play an invaluable role in human life and also in the future of the planet, according to our guest. Join us for a exploration of what we can learn about ourselves from birds and what we can do to help the bird population.

Nineteen percent of Wisconsin’s rural roads are in “poor condition,” putting the state near the top of the list when it comes to the worst states for rural roads. That’s according to a new report from a national transportation group, which also finds some trouble with the state’s rural bridges, as well. One of the report’s authors weighs in on how the roads got to this point, the possible solutions, and the debate over how to fund these infrastructure improvements.

With the Supreme Court allowing a limited version of President Donald Trump’s travel ban to take effect, anxiety and uncertainty are on the rise for many Muslims who live in America. Our guest describes the pressures of living in a world that shuns and fears Muslims. He also shares his own complicated relationship with Islam and his battles with a mental illness.

A staple of banks and gas stations everywhere, the humble ATM, or automated teller machine, turns 50 this month. On this edition of On Your Money, financial planner Kevin McKinley weighs in on the history of the ATM, and how to keep your funds safe when using them. He also dishes out advice on the best balance transfer offers to take, how to prepare to buy your next home, and how to save money on milk.

On Capitol Hill, health care continues to dominate the conversation, with a vote on a repeal and replace bill in the Senate potentially coming this week. This hour, we look at the politics behind the push for the new bill, why some Republican senators remain skeptical, and what the future might hold for the legislation.

In this week’s On Your Money, financial planner Kevin McKinley has life and money advice for young adults and recent college graduates. He’ll discuss moving, whether parents should borrow to pay off their kids’ loans, managing student loan payments and when it pays to attend graduate school.