The Joy Cardin Show

American migration is down in recent years. Fewer people are choosing to relocate or jump at the chance to take a new job across state lines. An economist joins us to discuss the factors contributing to this and what the consequences might be for the national economy.

How much sharing is oversharing? When should we turn off the smartphone? Joy Cardin talks to the author of a new book about social media, work, personal relationships, and fostering “tech-life balance” in the age of constant communication.

A new poll from Wisconsin Public Radio and St. Norbert College shows that 51 percent of state residents oppose Governor Walker running for president. 53 disapprove of President Obama’s job performance and 49 percent oppose Obamacare. Joy Cardin’s guest pollster and political scientist discusses the survey’s findings and the issues behind the numbers.

The video game industry is booming: 58 percent of Americans play video games and last year consumers spent 20.77 billion dollars on the hobby. With so much time and money invested in gaming, could video screens become the new classroom? Joy Cardin and her guest gaming experts explore the educational promise of video games.

It’s a special “all questions answered” edition of On Your Money. Financial planner Kevin McKinley joins Joy Cardin for the last time in 2013 to answer your personal finance questions. He also has advice on flexible spending accounts, making big purchases despite open accounts, and more.

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to debate the budget deal that passed the House. A vote on final passage could happen Wednesday evening. Joy Cardin talks with Wisconsin’s two senators - Republican Ron Johnson and Democrat Tammy Baldwin - about why they say they’ll vote yes, and what they say would make the plan better.

The holiday season is a good time to indulge a sweet tooth and also spread some cheer with delicious and gorgeous-looking candy gifts. Joy Cardin talks with two candy experts – one of them blind – about the art of candy making, ideas for sweet holiday gifts, and tips for making your own indulgent treats at home.

As temperatures drop and snow starts to accumulate, many birders pack away their binoculars. Not so fast, say Joy Cardin’s guest wildlife experts. You may miss some rare visitors, like the pine grosbeak or the snowy owl. Join us to explore winter birding and check up on the Christmas Bird Count…

The State Capitol Report continues when Joy Cardin’s guest lawmaker makes the case for raising the state’s minimum wage. She explains how she says doing so will boost the economy and help low-wage earners pay their bills.

Gov. Walker signs more than two dozen bills into law, but not the one that would make it harder to force schools to drop their Indian-based nicknames. In the State Capitol Report, Joy Cardin and WPR’s State Government Reporter review the major items to get Walker’s signature, the latest on an Assembly committee’s Common Core recommendations, and other significant news.

At least 70 vehicles were involved and one person killed in a pileup near Milwaukee during a recent snowstorm. Two other people died in separate crashes. Joy Cardin’s guest emergency management expert has tips to help you stay safe on the roads, as well as how to be prepared for the worst that winter dishes out.

Wisconsin has been hit with a fair amount of snow and abnormally chilly air over the past couple of weeks… and it’s not even officially winter yet! Joy Cardin’s guest weather expert discusses what’s going on in the atmosphere, what the long-term forecast has in store for the state, and answers your weather-related questions.

Congress reaches a budget deal, President Obama’s selfie goes viral, and a state panel weighs in on Common Core. In the Week in Review, Joy Cardin’s guests of opposing perspectives discuss these issues and more of the top national and state political stories.

It’s Friday the 13th! Does this day make you bring out the rabbit’s foot or clover leaf? Sprinkle salt over your shoulder? Are you avoiding ladders? Joy Cardin and guest explore the psychology of superstition.

It's the time of year to search out the perfect Christmas tree. Joy's guest will discuss what to look for when picking out a tree, and safety issues to keep in mind.