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The Kathleen Dunn Show

Kathleen Dunn

Focused on leading balanced discussions about the issues of the day and those of our time, "The Kathleen Dunn Show" aired Monday through Thursday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the Ideas Network stations from 2006 until August 10, 2017.

Dunn and her producers strove to be as timely as possible when choosing topics and guests. The immediacy of the show attracted many loyal listeners who sought in-depth discussions that go beyond the headlines.

August 2008

Date Description Audio
Thu, 08/28/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/28/2008 - After ten, Kathleen Dunn and her guests continue the Democratic National Convention coverage. Download
Wed, 08/27/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/27/2008 - Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin joins Kathleen Dunn, after ten, as part of W-P-R continuing coverage of the Democratic National Convention. Download
Wed, 08/27/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/27/2008 - Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin joins Kathleen Dunn, after ten, as part of W-P-R continuing coverage of the Democratic National Convention. Download
Tue, 08/26/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/26/2008 - Kathleen Dunn continues coverage of the Democratic National Convention, after ten. She is joined by Iowa Independent reporter Chase Martyn, and USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page. Download
Tue, 08/26/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/26/2008 - Kathleen Dunn continues coverage of the Democratic National Convention, after ten. She talks with reporter Chase Martyn from the Iowa Independent, and USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page. Download
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/25/2008 - After ten, Kathleen Dunn and her guest recap some of the wildest rides to the White House... the funniest slogans, convention fights, campaign trail pranks, and more. Download
Mon, 08/25/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/25/2008 - After ten, Kathleen Dunn and her guest recap some of the wildest rides to the White House... the funniest slogans, convention fights, campaign trail pranks, and more. Download
Thu, 08/21/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/21/2008 - The talk turns to language for Kathleen Dunn and her guest, after ten. Download
Thu, 08/21/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/21/2008 - The talk turns to language for Kathleen Dunn and her guest, after ten. Download
Thu, 08/21/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/21/2008 - The E.P.A. announced Tuesday that six Wisconsin counties failed to meet air-quality standards. After nine, Kathleen Dunn finds out why. Download
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/20/2008 - Economist James Galbraith (GAHL-brayth) joins Kathleen Dunn, after ten, to debunk what he sees as the myth that America's economic might has its roots in free trade. Download
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/20/2008 - Economist James Galbraith (GAHL-brayth) joins Kathleen Dunn, after ten, to debunk what he sees as the myth that America's economic might has its roots in free trade. Download
Wed, 08/20/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/20/2008 - Retail giant Wal-Mart has come under fire for telling workers if Democrats win in November they'll likely change federal law making it easier for workers to unionize, forcing them to pay large dues. After nine, Kathleen Dunn and her guests examine the The Employee Free Choice Act, proposed legislation before the U.S. Congress. Download
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/19/2008 - After ten, Kathleen Dunn and her guest discuss current trends in American society and where we’re headed... politically, culturally, and spiritually. Download
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/19/2008 - After ten, Kathleen Dunn and her guest discuss current trends in American society and where we’re headed... politically, culturally, and spiritually. Download
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/19/2008 - After nine, Kathleen Dunn and her guests have an Olympic update… Dara Torres, Michael Phelps, competitors from Wisconsin, and more. Download
Mon, 08/18/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/18/2008 - After ten, Kathleen Dunn's guest contrasts the high school experiences of students in the United States, India, and China. Download
Mon, 08/18/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/18/2008 - After ten, Kathleen Dunn's guest contrasts the high school experiences of students in the United States, India, and China. Download
Mon, 08/18/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/18/2008 - After nine, Kathleen Dunn and her guest discuss the latest news from around the nation and around the world. Download
Thu, 08/14/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/14/2008 - After ten, the author who coined the 60's phrase "population explosion" joins Kathleen Dunn to talk human evolution and our impact on the environment. Download
Thu, 08/14/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/14/2008 - After ten, the author who coined the 60's phrase "population explosion" joins Kathleen Dunn to talk human evolution and our impact on the environment. Download
Thu, 08/14/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/14/2008 - Irish Fest kicks off in Milwaukee this week. After nine, Kathleen Dunn and her guests discuss the culture, music and politics of Ireland. Download
Wed, 08/13/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/13/2008 - Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Suskind joins Kathleen Dunn, after ten, to discuss his latest book, "The Way of the World". www.ronsuskind.com Download
Wed, 08/13/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/13/2008 - Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Suskind joins Kathleen Dunn, after ten, to discuss his latest book, "The Way of the World". www.ronsuskind.com Download
Wed, 08/13/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/13/2008 - Last week, the F-B-I disclosed it had improperly obtained the telephone records of newspaper reporters, prompting a personal apology from Director Robert Mueller. After nine, Kathleen Dunn and her guest discuss the prospect of a federal shield law for journalists to protect their confidential sources and the public’s right to know. Download
Tue, 08/12/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/12/2008 - After ten, Kathleen Dunn's guest discusess how math education in the United States just doesn't add-up, and what we can do about it. Download
Tue, 08/12/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/12/2008 - After ten, Kathleen Dunn's guest discusess how math education in the United States just doesn't add-up, and what we can do about it. Download
Tue, 08/12/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/12/2008 - After nine, Kathleen Dunn her guest discuss impeachment proceedings now underway in Pakistan for President Pervez Musharraf (per-VEZ moo-SHAR-ahff). A look at what the process entails, and whether Musharraf will contest the charges brought against him. Download
Mon, 08/11/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/11/2008 - Are children today over-scheduled? After ten, Kathleen Dunn talks with a child psychologist about how parents should strike a balance between busy time and free time for their kids. Download
Mon, 08/11/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/11/2008 - Are children today over-scheduled? After ten, Kathleen Dunn talks with a child psychologist about how parents should strike a balance between busy time and free time for their kids. Download
Mon, 08/11/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/11/2008 - It’s All Things Political with Kathleen Dunn and her guest, after nine. Download
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/08/2008 - Veronica Rueckert’s guests, after ten, say the media has been sexualizing children at younger and younger ages, with devastating effects on their development. Download
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/08/2008 - Veronica Rueckert’s guests, after ten, say the media has been sexualizing children at younger and younger ages, with a devastating effect on their development. Download
Fri, 08/08/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/08/2008 - With gas prices soaring, more and more Americans are parking their cars and riding bicycles. After nine, Veronica Rueckert and her guests discuss current trends in biking, safety, and how to choose the right bike for you. Download
Thu, 08/07/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/07/2008 - After ten, Kathleen Dunn's guest talks about the ancient neighborhoods of Beijing, and how they've been torn down for the Olympics. For many, a way of life is being destroyed... in the name of progress. Download
Thu, 08/07/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/07/2008 - After ten, Kathleen Dunn's guest talks about the ancient neighborhoods of Beijing, and how they've been torn down for the Olympics. For many, a way of life is being destroyed... in the name of progress. Download
Thu, 08/07/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/07/2008 - Acoording to the Government Accountability Office, Iraq will more than double in oil income this year. After nine, Kathleen Dunn and her guests discuss why more oil money generated in Iraq is not being spent on reconstruction. Download
Wed, 08/06/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/06/2008 - Al Gore issued a challenge to produce one-hundred percent of our electricity from renewable sources within ten years. After ten, Kathleen Dunn and her guests examine how this goal matches up with the presidential candidate's policies. Download
Wed, 08/06/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/06/2008 - Al Gore issued a challenge to produce one-hundred percent of our electricity from renewable sources within ten years. After ten, Kathleen Dunn and her guests examine how this goal matches up with the presidential candidate's policies. Download
Wed, 08/06/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/06/2008 - Barack Obama has a twenty-one hour campaign-stop in Indiana, fueling speculation he will choose Evan Bayh as his running mate. After nine, Kathleen Dunn and her guests examine potential contenders for Vice Presidential candidates. Download
Tue, 08/05/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/05/2008 - Download
Tue, 08/05/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/05/2008 - After ten, Kathleen and her guest discuss kids and nutrition in light of a report that found ninety percent of fast food kid's meals have far more than a servings worth of calories. Download
Tue, 08/05/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/05/2008 - After nine, Kathleen Dunn and her guest examine the world oil market, and the relationship between expanded off-shore drilling, tapping oil reserves, and supply vs. demand. Download
Mon, 08/04/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/04/2008 - After ten, in a re-broadcast from this morning, Kathleen Dunn takes program ideas and guest suggestions during her August open line. Download
Mon, 08/04/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/04/2008 - After ten, call in with your program ideas and guest suggestions when Kathleen Dunn hosts her August open line. Download
Mon, 08/04/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/04/2008 - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican strategist Dave Winston join Kathleen Dunn, after nine, to talk politics. Download
Fri, 08/01/2008 - 10:00pm The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/01/2008 - Are you suffering from "Adultitis"? You may be if you fear change, rarely laugh, and spend most of your day in a job you don't love. After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guests describe the symptoms... and the cure. Download
Fri, 08/01/2008 - 10:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/01/2008 - Are you suffering from "Adultitis"? (adult-I-tis) You may be if you fear change, rarely laugh, and spend most of your day in a job you don't love. After ten, Veronica Rueckert's guests describe the symptoms... and the cure. Download
Fri, 08/01/2008 - 9:00am The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 08/01/2008 - Could cancer spread from one person to another? After nine, Veronica Rueckert's guest discusses the possibility, now being explored by scientists, that cancer may be contagious. Download

August 2008