The Kathleen Dunn Show
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.
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| Thu, 01/31/2013 - 10:00pm | Max Garland - Wisconsin's Poet Laureate - Wisconsin's newest Poet Laureate joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about the value of poetry in our everyday lives. | Download |
| Thu, 01/31/2013 - 10:00am |
Max Garland - Wisconsin's Poet Laureate - Wisconsin's newest Poet Laureate joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about the value of poetry in our everyday lives.
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| Thu, 01/31/2013 - 9:00am |
Why You Truly Never Leave High School - Did you fall into a particular category in high school... the jocks, nerds, partiers, or the loners? Do you think that you've changed? This hour, Kathleen Dunn's guest argues that when it comes to identity, high school is not only formative, it's lasting.
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| Wed, 01/30/2013 - 10:00pm | Book Club: The Awakening - This hour: the January edition of our Back-to-School Book Club. Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" received harsh reviews from male critics when it was released in 1899. Chopin wrote overt descriptions of female sensuality, and the main character, Edna Pontellier, disdains the role of wife and mother that is prescribed for her in turn-of-the-19th-century New Orleans. Russ Castronovo and Chopin biographer Emily Toth join Kathleen to talk about why this novella helped to awaken the nation to female voices. | Download |
| Wed, 01/30/2013 - 10:00am |
Book Club: The Awakening - The January edition of our Back-to-School Book Club. Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" received harsh reviews from male critics when it was released in 1899. Chopin wrote overt descriptions of female sensuality, and the main character, Edna Pontellier, disdains the role of wife and mother that is prescribed for her in turn-of-the-19th-century New Orleans. Russ Castronovo and Chopin biographer Emily Toth join Kathleen to talk about why this novella helped to awaken the nation to female voices.
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| Wed, 01/30/2013 - 9:00am |
A Wealth of Words - To reduce inequality in America, a good place to start is the language-arts classroom. That is the argument of Kathleen Dunn's guest this hour.
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| Tue, 01/29/2013 - 10:00pm | Petraeus and Counterinsurgency - General David Petraeus occupied headlines in November for his revelation of an extramarital affair and resignation as Director of the CIA. But Petraeus may have a more lasting influence as an advocate of the counterinsurgency approach to warfare. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and Slate's Fred Kaplan discuss how Petraeus and others remade military strategy. | Download |
| Tue, 01/29/2013 - 10:00am |
Petraeus and Counterinsurgency - General David Petraeus occupied headlines in November for his revelation of an extramarital affair and resignation as Director of the CIA. But Petraeus may have a more lasting influence as an advocate of the counterinsurgency approach to warfare. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and Slate's Fred Kaplan discuss how Petraeus and others remade military strategy.
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| Tue, 01/29/2013 - 9:00am |
Immigration Reform - On Monday, eight senators released a bipartisan plan for immigration reform . This hour, we'll be discussing this recent proposal and President Obama's policy speech on immigration happening later today.
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| Mon, 01/28/2013 - 10:00pm | Antarctica - Kathleen Dunn speaks with a guest who recently returned from a three-week expedition to Antartica, sponsored by the Geological Society of America, to study climate change. | Download |
| Mon, 01/28/2013 - 10:00am |
Antarctica - Kathleen Dunn speaks with a guest who recently returned from a three-week expedition to Antartica, sponsored by the Geological Society of America, to study climate change.
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| Mon, 01/28/2013 - 9:00am |
All Things Political - Kathleen Dunn and her guest recap the week's top political news.
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| Thu, 01/24/2013 - 10:00pm | The Year of Cooking Fearlessly - Cooking has increasingly become a spectator sport in our culture, according to Veronica Rueckert's guest. She's trying to empower home cooks with her new project, "The Year of Cooking Fearlessly." She'll discuss why home cooking has diminished and how she plans to turn cooking novices into home chefs. | Download |
| Thu, 01/24/2013 - 10:00am |
The Year of Cooking Fearlessly - Cooking has increasingly become a spectator sport in our culture according to Veronica Rueckert's guest. She's trying to empower home cooks with her new project, "The Year of Cooking Fearlessly." She'll discuss why home cooking has diminished and how she plans to turn cooking novices into home chefs.
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| Thu, 01/24/2013 - 9:00am |
Trust in Government - According to the 2013 Edelman Trust Barometer, less than one in five respondents believe a business or governmental leader will actually tell the truth when confronted with a difficult issue. This hour, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss the level of citizens' trust with the government.
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| Wed, 01/23/2013 - 10:00pm |
The Fear Project - Fear is an emotion that all living creatures feel. Veronica Rueckert speaks to a journalist and author who set out to better understand fear by speaking to leading neuroscientists and extreme athletes -- and by overcoming a few of his own phobias.
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| Wed, 01/23/2013 - 10:00am |
The Fear Project - Fear is an emotion that all living creatures feel. Veronica Rueckert speaks to a journalist and author who set out to better understand fear by speaking to leading neuroscientists and extreme athletes- and by overcoming a few of his own phobias.
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| Wed, 01/23/2013 - 9:00am |
Gay Marriage - President Obama made history during his second inaugural address on Monday when he mentioned marriage equality for gays and lesbians. This hour, Veronica Rueckert's guest discusses those statements, and the upcoming gay marriage cases before the Supreme Court.
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| Tue, 01/22/2013 - 10:00pm | The Archaeology and History of Troy - Immortalized in Homer's epic poem "The Iliad," this history of Troy has captivated researchers for decades. This hour, Veronica Rueckert speaks with an archeologist and historian to discuss the facts and legends surrounding this ancient civilization. | Download |
| Tue, 01/22/2013 - 10:00am |
The Archaeology and History of Troy - Immortalized in Homer's epic poem "The Iliad," this history of Troy has captivated researchers for decades. This hour, Veronica Rueckert speaks with an archeologist and historian to discuss the facts and legends surrounding this ancient civilization.
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| Tue, 01/22/2013 - 9:00am |
The Rise of the "Nones" - According to a recent PEW study, one in five American adults and one-third of adults under age 30 have no religious affiliation. This hour of the program we discuss the rise of what are being called the "nones".
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| Mon, 01/21/2013 - 10:00pm | Bicentenary of Pride and Prejudice - To mark the bicentenary of "Pride and Prejudice", Veronica Rueckert speaks with a Jane Austen biographer. | Download |
| Mon, 01/21/2013 - 10:00am |
Bicentenary of Pride and Prejudice - To mark the bicentenary of "Pride and Prejudice", Veronica Rueckert speaks with a Jane Austen biographer.
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| Mon, 01/21/2013 - 9:00am |
All Things Political - It's Inauguration Day in America as President Obama is sworn in for his second term this morning in Washington, D.C.. This hour, Veronica Rueckert and her guest discuss the events and the week's other top political news.
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| Thu, 01/17/2013 - 10:00pm | Miwaukee Public Schools - This hour, Kathleen Dunn and Wisconsin journalist Barbara J. Miner discuss the history of public education in Milwaukee, and how the city's trajectory mirrors that of the nation. | Download |
| Thu, 01/17/2013 - 10:00am |
Miwaukee Public Schools - This hour, Kathleen Dunn and Wisconsin journalist Barbara J. Miner discuss the history of public education in Milwaukee, and how the city's trajectory mirrors that of the nation.
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| Thu, 01/17/2013 - 9:00am |
Gun Control - President Obama released 23 executive orders to reduce gun violence this week stemming from a month-long review led by Vice President Joe Biden. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests parse out steps the Administration intends to take immediately, and any potential future congressional legislation.
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| Wed, 01/16/2013 - 10:00pm | How the World Began - A new play, "How the World Began," debuts at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater tomorrow. This hour, Kathleen Dunn speaks with the production's director and cast. www.milwaukeerep.com | Download |
| Wed, 01/16/2013 - 10:00am |
How the World Began - A new play, "How the World Began," debuts at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater tomorrow. This hour, Kathleen Dunn speaks with the production's director and cast. www.milwaukeerep.com
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| Wed, 01/16/2013 - 9:00am |
Special Olympics - This hour, Kathleen Dunn speaks with two athletes and a coach from the Wisconsin Special Olympics about what it is like to compete across the state and around the world.
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| Tue, 01/15/2013 - 9:00am |
Campaign Finance - Former Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold, joins Kathleen Dunn for part of this hour to discuss the effects of the Citizens United ruling. Later in the hour, we'll speak with researchers who study how campaign finances are spent.
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| Mon, 01/14/2013 - 10:00pm | All Things Political - The first days of the 113th Congress, developments on the fiscal cliffs, changes to Obama's Cabinet, and possible gun control legislation... This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guest will be talking about these stories and other news from Washington. | Download |
| Mon, 01/14/2013 - 9:00am |
All Things Political - The first days of the 113th Congress, developments on the fiscal cliffs, changes to Obama's Cabinet, and possible gun control legislation... This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guest will be talking about these stories and other news from Washington.
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| Thu, 01/10/2013 - 10:00pm | Webster's Third Dictionary - Although Webster's Third was not the first dictionary to include several informal words, including "ain't," it ignited a firestorm of controversy upon its publication in 1961. This hour, Kathleen Dunn examines how the story of this one book reflects the history of 20th century American culture. | Download |
| Thu, 01/10/2013 - 10:00am |
Webster's Third Dictionary - Although Webster's Third was not the first dictionary to include several informal words, including "ain't," it ignited a firestorm of controversy upon its publication in 1961. This hour, Kathleen Dunn examines how the story of this one book reflects the history of 20th century American culture.
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| Thu, 01/10/2013 - 9:00am |
RENEW Energy Policy Summit - This hour, Kathleen Dunn will be joined by former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter to discuss renewable energy policy, and the upcoming RENEW Energy Policy Summit. www.renewwisconsin.org
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| Wed, 01/09/2013 - 10:00pm | The Amistad Rebellion - This hour, a new history of the Amistad rebellion, told from the perspective of the fifty-three Africans who took control of their slave ship in 1839. | Download |
| Wed, 01/09/2013 - 10:00am |
The Amistad Rebellion - This hour, a new history of the Amistad rebellion, told from the perspective of the fifty-three Africans who took control of their slave ship in 1839.
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| Wed, 01/09/2013 - 9:00am |
Immigration Spending - Immigration control has become the federal government's highest criminal law enforcement priority, according to a new report from the Migration Policy Institute. Kathleen Dunn talks to one of the report's authors about immigration enforcement in the United States.
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| Tue, 01/08/2013 - 10:00pm | Nonhuman Rights Project - 'Popular Science' magazine recently predicted the work of the Nonhuman Rights Project would be one of the leading science stories of 2013. This hour, Kathleen Dunn talks with the organization's President about their plans to procure freedoms for certain animals previously granted only to humans. | Download |
| Tue, 01/08/2013 - 10:00am |
Nonhuman Rights Project - 'Popular Science' magazine recently predicted the work of the Nonhuman Rights Project would be one of the leading science stories of 2013. This hour, Kathleen Dunn talks with the organization's President about their plans to procure freedoms for certain animals previously granted only to humans.
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| Tue, 01/08/2013 - 9:00am |
The Food Safety Modernization Act - Signed into law by President Obama two years ago, rules outlined in the Food Safety Modernization Act will begin to be implemented this year. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guest detail how this will affect food safety around the world.
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| Mon, 01/07/2013 - 10:00pm | Common Core: Fiction vs. Nonfiction - Wisconsin is one of forty-six states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards, new curriculum guidelines in English and Mathematics. One of the more controversial provisions in Common Core is that by the 12th grade, seventy percent of what students read must be nonfiction. This hour, Kathleen Dunn gets the details on Common Core and then talks to a teacher and her students about the new requirements. | Download |
| Mon, 01/07/2013 - 10:00am |
Common Core: Fiction vs. Nonfiction - Wisconsin is one of forty-six states that have adopted the Common Core State Standards, new curriculum guidelines in English and Mathematics. One of the more controversial provisions in Common Core is that by the 12th grade, seventy percent of what students read must be nonfiction. This hour, Kathleen Dunn gets the details on Common Core and then talks to a teacher and her students about the new requirements.
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| Mon, 01/07/2013 - 9:00am |
All Things Political - The 113th Congress convened last week. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guest discuss the new Congress and other top stories from Washington.
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| Thu, 01/03/2013 - 10:00pm | Far From the Tree - This hour, an exploration of parenting and family through the lens of "horizontal identities:" conditions shared by peer groups but not necessarily by members of the same family of origin. Writer Andrew Solomon talks about his reporting on parents of gay, deaf, disabled, autistic, and other children, and the family transition from disappointment to acceptance. | Download |
| Thu, 01/03/2013 - 10:00am |
Far From the Tree - This hour, an exploration of parenting and family through the lens of "horizontal identities:" conditions shared by peer groups, but not necessarily by members of the same family of origin. Writer Andrew Solomon talks about his reporting on parents of gay, deaf, disabled, autistic, and other children, and the family transition from disappointment to acceptance.
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| Thu, 01/03/2013 - 9:00am |
113th Congress - Kathleen Dunn's guest recaps the final days of the 112th Congress, and previews what legislation awaits the incoming 113th.
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| Wed, 01/02/2013 - 10:00pm | Homework - Early last month, the French government proposed ending homework for elementary and junior high school students. And recent education rankings placed South Korea and Finland-two countries with very different approaches to education-alone in the top group for student cognitive skills and educational attainment. This hour, we talk about just how much homework is necessary, and why the proposed French policy is so controversial. | Download |
| Wed, 01/02/2013 - 10:00am |
Homework - Early last month, the French government proposed ending homework for elementary and junior high school students. And recent education rankings placed South Korea and Finland-two countries with very different approaches to education-alone in the top group for student cognitive skills and educational attainment. This hour, we talk about just how much homework is necessary, and why the proposed French policy is so controversial.
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| Wed, 01/02/2013 - 9:00am |
Amardeep Kaleka - Satwant Singh Kaleka, the slain President of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, died almost five months ago. This hour, his son, Amardeep Kaleka, joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about his work promoting peace and advocating for gun control.
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| Tue, 01/01/2013 - 10:00pm | On the Map - Rob Ferrett's guest explores the history and meaning of maps, and how they change how we see ourselves in the world. | Download |
| Tue, 01/01/2013 - 10:00am |
On the Map - Rob Ferrett's guest explores the history and meaning of maps, and how they change how we see ourselves in the world.
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| Tue, 01/01/2013 - 9:00am |
Mindset List - This hour, Rob Ferrett is joined by creators of Beloit College's annual Mindset List.
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