The Joy Cardin Show

A free-trade deal involving the United States and 11 Asian and Pacific countries is poised to take effect by the end of the year. Joy Cardin's guest international trade expert discusses the goals of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and criticisms that the agreement is a big corporate power grab. Plus, they invite you to weigh in on this week's Big Question: Will the TPP be good or bad for the United States?

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has been at the forefront of studying Alzheimer’s disease and one of their researchers will discuss current discoveries and risk factors connected with the disease.

There's good and bad news about Social Security checks. In this week's On Your Money, financial planner Kevin McKinley tells host Joy Cardin about some new data from the Social Security Administration that he says will affect all workers. Plus, he has some financial moves to consider making as 2013 winds down, tips on checking your home's smoke detectors and answers to your personal finance questions.

Republican U.S. Senator Ron Johnson says individuals should be allowed to keep their health care plan under Obamacare. Joy Cardin talks to Johnson about his If You Like Your Health Care Plan, You Can Keep It Act.

A bill to protect gay and lesbian employees from discrimination in the workplace looks to be going nowhere after House Speaker John Boehner announced his opposition to it on Monday. Joy Cardin's guest political scientist says while the Employment Non-Discrimination Act isn't a blockbuster issue, recent polling shows the vast majority of Americans supporting its premise, and putting Republicans and other opponents at odds with them for the 2014 midterm elections.

A recent study indicates spanking may be linked to bad behavior in children. Joy Cardin’s guest discusses why spanking may not be a productive way to discipline children.

Tune in for another installment of Mondays with Mike! Joy Cardin and Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane discuss the latest happenings with WPR programming and operations. Plus, they address your questions and concerns about the Ideas and NPR News and Classical Music Networks, WPR.org, and more.

State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says he does not plan on taking up a new Republican bill to require voters to show photo ID at the polls. As the State Capitol Report continues, Joy Cardin’s guest reacts to Fitzgerald’s decision, and why he says the latest plan is “ nothing more than James Crow, Esquire .”

According to Joy Cardin’s guest Native American law professor, it is not Governor Scott Walker’s place to tell Wisconsin’s 11 tribes to negotiate on the Menominee’s proposed casino in Kenosha. In the State Capitol Report, he discusses what he believes Walker is up to and addresses other issues and concerns with the tribe's plan.

Joy Cardin talks to an author who says collaborative consumption—sharing housing, transportation, food, and even our labor—will be key to a future “green” economy.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Vice President Joe Biden say they’re sorry for the problems with healthcare.gov. In the Week in Review, Joy Cardin’s guests of opposing political perspectives discuss the latest on Obamacare’s rocky rollout. Plus, they discuss efforts to stop the National Security Administration’s massive collection of phone and Internet data, a new bill requiring photo ID for Wisconsin voters, and more of the top national and state political news stories.

According to Joy Cardin’s guest author, special interests don’t bribe and buy politicians – it’s the opposite. He discusses his new book, EXTORTION , and the legislative schemes to compel donors into handing over big bucks that lawmakers funnel to friends and families.

The autumn colors are mostly gone across the state, but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy what’s left of the season before the snow flies. Joy Cardin and her guest travel expert highlight some of the fun fall events and activities in store for November and invite you to “Tell Joy Where to Go” for a great Wisconsin getaway.

More women than ever are rising to the top of their professions, working long hours, starting families later, or forgoing families entirely. Joy Cardin talks to a guest who argues that success for these few women ignores the struggles of millions left behind.

A bill that would create statewide standards for certain frac-sand operations in Wisconsin reportedly will not be voted on until spring at the soonest. Joy Cardin’s first guest explains why he says uniform regulations will help companies invest in facilities, equipment and create jobs . Her second guest says a one-size-fits-all approach will prevent municipalities from crafting guidelines to their unique situations, and will burden taxpayers .