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Our guest is Leil Loundes, author of "How to Create Chemistry with Anyone."

We speak with Nancy Moldenhauer and Ron Halvorson about the 2013 campaign for RUAF- the Racine United Arts Fund.

The hour opens with Dara-Lynn Weiss, author of "The Heavy- A Mother, A Daughter, A Diet - a Memoir." It tells the controversial story of Weiss's decision to put her obese seven-year-old daughter on a very strict diet.

We welcome back UW-Parkside history professor Dr.

We speak with one of the editors of "Immigrant Struggles-Immigrant Gifts," which examines the challenges which immigrants have faced in America throughout our history- but also the enormous contribution which they have mad

Postponed from last Tuesday: Raymond Foery, author of "Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy: The Last Masterpiece."

We speak to Dr. Leana Wen, who co-authored "When Doctors Don't Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests."

We preview the production of "The Wizard of Oz" that's about to be mounted by the Lakeside Players of Kenosha. We'll be joined by Joe Cardamone, director of the production, and Sydney Rovik, who plays Dorothy.

We begin with the author of "Guitar Zero," Gary Marcus, a psychologist who studied the experience of adults who attempt to learn how to play a musical instrument.

We preview "Henry Ford," the next documentary airing on the PBS series American Experience Tuesday night.

We spend most of the program with writer Christopher S.

Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht pays his monthly visit to the program. On this particular occasion, he will be talking about the upcoming referendum.

We talk about the Racine Theater Guild's current production of "Night at the Nutcracker," a delightful takeoff of the Marx Brothers' "Night at the Opera." The production features a first-time collaboration between the RTG

A rebroadcast today of two wonderful shows: First, an interview with actor Kevin Sorbo, whose book "True Strength: My Journey From Hercules to Mere Mortal " and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life," in which he details how he s

We begin the program with Steven Gillon, resident historian for the History Channel and Professor of History at the University of Oklahoma, talking about how presidential inaugurations have changed through our history and

Psychologist Jeremy Dean, author of "Making Habits, Breaking Habits: Why We Do Things, Why We Don't, and How to Make Any Change Stick."

Sister Kathy Slesar, a Vice President of the Racine Dominicans, talking about their 150th anniversary

Postponed from last week: "The Pact: Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich, and the Rivalry that Defined a Generation."

Carthage professor Art Cyr, analyzing current events

In anticipation of part two of the PBS documentary "The Abolitionists," we replay a past morning show conversation about Frederick Douglas.

Carol Bradley, author of 'Saving Gracie," which is an examination of puppy mills.

For the monthly visit of the UEC (the United Environmental Council), we speak with Charlie Koenen, who is a master bee keeper.

Catherine Blythe, author of "The Art of Conversation: A Guided Tour of a Neglected Pleasure."

We preview tonight's American Experience documentary "The Abolitionists" by speaking with executive producer Sharon Grimberg.

We'll preview a special, one-time, Monday evening performance at Carthage College of their production of "Ghost Bike," which Carthage has been invited to present at the upcoming Kennedy Center/American College Theater Fest

A psychiatrist who is on-site in Newtown, CT, who is part of a team of psychiatrists offering around-the-clock, walk-in counseling at the Newtown Youth and Family Services Center.

Gateway Technical College President Dr. Bryan Albrecht joins me for his monthly visit, along with Ron Frederick, Kenosha Area Boys Club President.

From our archives, 2 interviews about "Mark Twain."

Dr. Art Cyr, from Carthage College joins us.

My guest today is Timothy Egon and his book, "The Big Burn."

We speak to Mike and Jamie Johnson, whose lives have been unexpectedly disrupted by the damage created by Hurricane Sandy.

It's the monthly visit of the UEC- the United Environmental Council- and Nan Calvert has invited Helen Pugh and Rick Fare from the Hoy Audubon Club to talk about winter birds.

We speak with professional photographer Monni Must, who has interviewed and photographed a number of Holocaust survivors and is sharing those photos and stories in extraordinary books called "Living Witnesses."

From the archives: Greg Berman and his book, "The Most Noble Adventure," all about The Marshall Plan.

Today's program will be broadcast live from the Education Support Center of the Kenosha Unified School District.

Carthage professors Jeff Roberg and Jon Bruning join us to talk about the conclusion of their course covering this fall's presidential campaign.

More on our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln - this time Donald C. White, author of "A. Lincoln."

Justin Lee, author of 'Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays vs. Christians Debate."

Doug Instenes, managing artistic director of the Racine Theater Guild, talks about the return of the guild's popular production of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."

A look at Benjamin Franklin with Tom Fitzgerald, author of "Poor Richard's Lament," an intriguing novel in which Benjamin Franklin is transported into our modern world.

We speak with Martin Yate, the author of "Knock 'em Dead 2013: The Ultimate Job Search Guide." Also, we will replay a portion of past interview with choral music legend Weston Noble in honor of his 90th birthday, which is

We preview the upcoming performances at UW-Parkside of the Nguzo Saba Suite (in celebration of Kwanzaa) with Dr. James Kindchen, director of choral activities at Parkside.

Family therapist Amy Sprague Champeau talks about the difficulty of divorce- and of how those difficulties can be especially challenging during the holidays.

Part two of our conversation with Patrick O'Donnell, author of "Dog Company," a new book which tells the story of the Rangers of D Company, who played a crucial role in the D-Day Invasion.

Because of all of the attention surrounding the new film "Lincoln," we will replay an interview with Jackie Hogan, Author of "Lincoln, Inc." Also, part one of a conversation with war historian Patrick K. O'Donnell.

Just in time for Thanksgiving: Terry Hope Romero, author of "Vegan Eats World: 300 International Recipes for Savoring the Planet."

Bryan Albrecht, the President of Gateway Technical College, pays his monthly visit to the program. With him will be Steve Wilks, Dean of Student Development.

Craig Unger, author of "Boss Rove: Inside Karl Rove's Secret Kingdom of Power."

Law professor Einer Elhauge joins us to talk about the constitutionality of President Obama's health care reforms, known collectively to much of the public as Obamacare.

It's the monthly visit of the United Environmental Council.