The Senate Foreign Relations Committee yesterday passed a non-binding resolution opposing President Bush’s increase of American troops to Iraq. After four, Ben Merens talks with two guests: one who opposes the resolution, and one who says it doesn’t go far enough.
Guests:
4:00 – William Greene, president of RightMarch.com
4:30 – Anthony Arnove, author, "Iraq: The Logic of Withdrawal"


Ben Merens and his guest, after five, discuss why more and more seniors are approaching retirement years heavily in debt, and what can be done about it.
Guest:
Cathy Moran, certified specialist in bankruptcy law, Mountain View, California. www.moranlaw.net

After four, Ben Merens and his guest political scientist review President Bush’s State of the Union address.
Guest:
John Orman, professor of politics, Fairfield University


After five, Ben Merens and his guest focus on the healthcare reforms advanced by last night’s State of the Union address from President Bush.
Guest:
Robert Field, chair of the Department of Health Policy and Public Health, The University of the Sciences, Philadelphia. Author, “Healthcare Regulation in America: Complexity Confrontation, and Compromise” (Oxford University Press) www.healthcareregulation.net

A coalition of major business leaders has called for bold action on global warming just as the White House is promising new climate change proposals in tonight’s State of the Union address. Ben Merens previews tonight’s speech with a guest who says it may well be influenced by the CEO’s call to action.
Guest:
Thomas Drennen, professor of economics, director of environmental studies, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY


Ben Merens talks with WPR resident historian Randall Davidson about the first ninety years of public radio in Wisconsin.
Guest:
Randall Davidson, WPR Chief Announcer. Author, "9XM Talking: WHA Radio and the Wisconsin Idea." Davidson appears tonight, 7pm, at Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop, 4093 North Oakland Avenue, Shorewood, WI 53211 (2 blocks north of East Capitol Drive).

Open records laws say sate agencies must release names, addresses and other information about citizens when requested, but a recent snafu with published social security numbers has some wondering if the state is undermining our privacy.
Guests:
4:00 – Senator Ted Kanavas (CAN-a-vas), 33rd Senate District, Republican
4:30 – Carole Doeppers (DEPP-ers), data privacy consultant, former Wisconsin state privacy advocate, former director, Wisconsin ACLU data privacy project.

The UW-Milwaukee Institute of World Affairs begins its weekly "Great Decisions" series today. Every Monday at five, Ben Merens will talk with the week's guest speaker. Today: Prosecuting War Crimes
Guest:
Justice Richard Goldstone, professor of international studies, Beloit College. He chaired the South African post-Apartheid commission of inquiry.For more information on Great Decisions: https://www3.uwm.edu/dept/cie/iwa/