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, 05/30/2013 - 10:00pm | Liberace: An American Boy - Kathleen Dunn and her guest talk about the life of Liberace, a Milwaukee born pianist whose glitzy performances catapulted him to fame and stardom. His secret gay life and relationship with personal assistant Scott Thorson is the subject of the new HBO biopic, "Behind the Candelabra", staring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon. Although he was a flamboyant performer, Liberace never publicly admitted his homosexual lifestyle leading him to live a dual life of excess and secrecy, which is much of what our guest this hour focuses on in his book, "Liberace: An American Boy". | Download |
| Thu, 05/30/2013 - 10:00am |
Liberace: An American Boy - Kathleen Dunn and her guest talk about the life of Liberace, a Milwaukee born pianist whose glitzy performances catapulted him to fame and stardom. His secret gay life and relationship with personal assistant Scott Thorson is the subject of the new HBO biopic, "Behind the Candelabra", staring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon. Although he was a flamboyant performer, Liberace never publicly admitted his homosexual lifestyle leading him to live a dual life of excess and secrecy, which is much of what our guest this hour focuses on in his book, "Liberace: An American Boy".
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| Thu, 05/30/2013 - 9:00am |
Taxes and the GOP - Kathleen Dunn and her guest this hour talk about Eric Holder and the IRS, and some recent shake-ups within the Republican Party.
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| Wed, 05/29/2013 - 10:00pm | Overbooked - Tourism, fast becoming the largest global business, employs one out of twelve persons and produces $6.5 trillion of the world's economy. Cynthia Schuster's guest this hour argues that the tourism industry has increasingly negative impacts on local cultures, economies and the environment. | Download |
| Wed, 05/29/2013 - 10:00am |
Overbooked - Tourism, fast becoming the largest global business, employs one out of twelve persons and produces $6.5 trillion of the world's economy. Cynthia Schuster's guest this hour argues that the tourism industry has increasingly negative impacts on local cultures, economies and the environment.
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| Wed, 05/29/2013 - 9:00am |
Atheists: Redeemed by the Pope, but not Americans - Guest Host Cynthia Schuster speaks with two guests; Father Jim Martin and Professor Penny Edgell about Pope Francis' surprising homily of redemption and acceptance of atheists. It's unusual for atheists to be welcomed by the church, much less anyone else, considering all recent studies indicate Americans rank them lower than all other minority groups in 'sharing their vision of American society.'
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| Tue, 05/28/2013 - 10:00pm | The Science of Loneliness - Recent research suggests that emotional isolation ranks as high a risk factor for mortality as smoking. This hour, Cynthia Schuster's guest explores the latest science in the study of loneliness. | Download |
| Tue, 05/28/2013 - 10:00am |
The Science of Loneliness - Recent research suggests that emotional isolation ranks as high a risk factor for mortality as smoking. This hour, Cynthia Schuster's guest explores the latest science in the study of loneliness.
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| Tue, 05/28/2013 - 9:00am |
Guest Diane Ravitch, Chicago School Closings - Guest host Cynthia Schuster and her guest discuss the recent Chicago school closings and their significance, impacts, and potential outcomes on public education. Chicago Public Schools claim the closures are needed to correct a one billion dollar budget shortfall and falling enrollment. The Chicago Teachers' Union claim discrimination against African Americans and students with disabilities. What do you think?
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| Mon, 05/27/2013 - 10:00pm | Those Angry Days - Kathleen Dunn speaks with journalist and historian Lynne Olson about the debate that raged, from the White House to Main Street, concerning the role America should play in World War II. (Rebroadcast from 4/2/13) | Download |
| Thu, 05/23/2013 - 10:00pm | The Comedy of Bob & Ray - This hour we celebrate the humor of comedy duo, Bob Elliot and Ray Goulding. Kathleen Dunn talks with Bob about his years in comedy, as well as the author of the recent biography, "Bob and Ray: Keener Than Most Persons". | Download |
| Thu, 05/23/2013 - 10:00am |
The Comedy of Bob & Ray - This hour we celebrate the humor of comedy duo, Bob Elliot and Ray Goulding. Kathleen Dunn talks with Bob about his years in comedy, as well as the author of the recent biography, "Bob and Ray: Keener Than Most Persons".
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| Thu, 05/23/2013 - 9:00am |
Author Rick Atkinson, The Guns At Last Light - Author Rick Atkinson, joins Kathleen to discuss his latest book, "The Guns At Last Light, The War in Western Europe 1944-1945." She'll also be joined by WPR Reporter, Mike Simonson about his award winning documentary, "Forever Ace: The Richard Bong Story."
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| Wed, 05/22/2013 - 10:00pm | Spies and Espionage - Russian authorities ordered a U.S. Embassy employee, accused of spying in Moscow, out of their country last week. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests talk about other famous spy cases, and the history of espionage. | Download |
| Wed, 05/22/2013 - 10:00am |
Spies and Espionage - Russian authorities ordered a U.S. Embassy employee, accused of spying in Moscow, out of their country last week. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests talk about other famous spy cases, and the history of espionage.
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| Wed, 05/22/2013 - 9:00am |
US Retailers back out of Bangladesh Agreement - Kathleen Dunn and her guest Professor Robert Ross, discuss why U.S. retailers are backing out of the Bangladesh Safety Agreement, after the tragic factory collapse that killed over 1,100 workers.
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| Tue, 05/21/2013 - 10:00pm | Bending Toward Justice - In the coming weeks the United States Supreme Court will determine potential changes to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This hour, Kathleen Dunn's guest details the history of voting rights in America and what changes we may see in the future. | Download |
| Tue, 05/21/2013 - 10:00am |
Bending Toward Justice - In the coming weeks the United States Supreme Court will determine potential changes to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This hour, Kathleen Dunn's guest details the history of voting rights in America and what changes we may see in the future.
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| Tue, 05/21/2013 - 9:00am |
Minimum Wage - Fast food workers around the country, including Milwaukee, have been protesting across the country asking for better wages. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests talk about their demand for higher wages, and the right to form a union without intimidation.
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| Mon, 05/20/2013 - 10:00pm | Poetry Slam Team, The Spiders - The poetry slam team from the Milwaukee High School of the Arts just won their fourth straight national championship. This hour, Kathleen Dunn is joined by two of the performers and their coach. | Download |
| Mon, 05/20/2013 - 10:00am |
Poetry Slam Team, The Spiders - The poetry slam team from the Milwaukee High School of the Arts just won their fourth straight national championship. This hour, Kathleen Dunn is joined by two of the performers and their coach.
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| Mon, 05/20/2013 - 9:00am |
All Things Political - Kathleen Dunn and her guests have plenty of news to discuss during this edition of All Things Political, from the IRS to the DOJ, and an administration on the defense.
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| Thu, 05/16/2013 - 10:00pm | Simpler: The Future of Government - Kathleen is joined by Cass Sunstein who served as President Obama's "regulatory czar" during his first term. Sunstein argues that during that time the administration worked to scale back the country's regulatory state, resulting in massive economic savings. He joins the program this hour to explain how this was achieved, and why simplification is crucial to the future of government. | Download |
| Thu, 05/16/2013 - 10:00am |
Simpler: The Future of Government - Kathleen is joined by Cass Sunstein who served as President Obama's "regulatory czar" during his first term. Sunstein argues that during that time the administration worked to scale back the country's regulatory state, resulting in massive economic savings. He joins the program this hour to explain how this was achieved, and why simplification is crucial to the future of government.
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| Thu, 05/16/2013 - 9:00am |
Breast Cancer Gene - In a NYT's op-Ed this week, actress Angelina Jolie revealed that she had a double mastectomy after a a genetic test showed she was at a high risks for breast cancer. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests talk about testing for the breast cancer gene, recommended screenings, and treatment options.
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| Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:00pm | Present Shock - Media theorist, Douglas Rushkoff, joins Kathleen Dunn to explain his theory that the dissonance between our digital selves and our analog bodies has thrown us into a new state of anxiety, what he calls "Future Shock". | Download |
| Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:00am |
Present Shock - Media theorist, Douglas Rushkoff, joins Kathleen Dunn to explain his theory that the dissonance between our digital selves and our analog bodies has thrown us into a new state of anxiety, what he calls "Future Shock".
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| Wed, 05/15/2013 - 9:00am |
DOJ and the Associated Press - The Associated Press announced this week that the United States Justice department secretly collected two months of telephone records for reporters and editors. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests discuss the legal framework the DOJ operated within and the implications for our freedom of the press.
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| Tue, 05/14/2013 - 10:00pm | Every Child Needs A Champion - Kathleen Dunn's guest, this hour, believes that success in schools is directly related to the mutually positive and respectful relationships between teachers and students. | Download |
| Tue, 05/14/2013 - 10:00am |
Every Child Needs A Champion - Kathleen Dunn's guest, this hour, believes that success in schools is directly related to the mutually positive and respectful relationships between teachers and students.
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| Tue, 05/14/2013 - 9:00am |
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide - Last week, scientists measured an average concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide of 400 parts per million for the first time in human existence. This hour, Kathleen Dunn is joined by a climate scientist about what these levels mean for the future of the planet.
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| Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:30pm | The Kathleen Dunn Show show on 05/13/2013 - This hour, Kathleen Dunn talks to an editor from Mental_floss about their annual "10" issue. This year's edition contains lists of useless body parts, hotel secrets, and power hungry cats. | Download |
| Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:00pm | Maya Angelou - Maya Angelou (MY-uh AN-juh-loo), celebrated poet, author, and civil rights activist join Kathleen Dunn the day after Mother's day to talk about her own relationship with her mother. | Download |
| Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:30am |
Mental_floss "10" Issue - This hour, Kathleen Dunn talks to an editor from Mental_floss about their annual "10" issue. This year's edition contains lists of useless body parts, hotel secrets, and power hungry cats.
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| Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:00am |
Maya Angelou - Maya Angelou (MY-uh AN-juh-loo), celebrated poet, author, and civil rights activist join Kathleen Dunn the day after Mother's day to talk about her own relationship with her mother.
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| Mon, 05/13/2013 - 9:00am |
All Things Political - Kathleen Dunn hosts her weekly All Things Political this hour as her guest recaps the latest legislation before congress.
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| Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:00pm | One Night With Janis Joplin - Kathleen Dunn is joined by Mary Bridget Davies, the current star of "One Night With Janis Joplin," currently playing at the Repertory Theater in Milwaukee. www.milwaukeerep.com | Download |
| Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:00am |
One Night With Janis Joplin - Kathleen Dunn is joined by Mary Bridget Davies, the current star of "One Night With Janis Joplin," currently playing at the Repertory Theater in Milwaukee. www.milwaukeerep.com
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| Thu, 05/09/2013 - 9:00am |
Longevity - Kathleen Dunn talks with the writer behind National Geographic's cover story about new clues to living longer, healthier lives.
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| Wed, 05/08/2013 - 10:00pm | The Double V - On this day in 1884, President Harry S. Truman was born, and in 1948 he signed Executive Order 9981, which desegregated all branches of the United States military. This hour, Kathleen Dunn's guest explores the history of the fight to desegregate our military, starting with the Revolutionary War. | Download |
| Wed, 05/08/2013 - 10:00am |
The Double V - On this day in 1884, President Harry S. Truman was born, and in 1948 he signed Executive Order 9981, which desegregated all branches of the United States military. This hour, Kathleen Dunn's guest explores the history of the fight to desegregate our military, starting with the Revolutionary War.
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| Wed, 05/08/2013 - 9:00am |
Guantanamo Bay - In response to the detainee hunger strikers, arguments have flared as to the fate of Guantanamo and the people being held. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests examine the possible solutions, and the legal and national security issues they raise.
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| Tue, 05/07/2013 - 10:00pm | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that nearly one in five high school age boys in the United States have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This hour, Kathleen Dunn is joined by a professor of pediatrics about why we've seen a surge in A.D.H.D. | Download |
| Tue, 05/07/2013 - 10:00am |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that nearly one in five high school age boys in the United States have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This hour, Kathleen Dunn is joined by a professor of pediatrics about why we've seen a surge in A.D.H.D.
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| Tue, 05/07/2013 - 9:00am |
No Rich Child Left Behind - This hour, Kathleen Dunn's guest argues that the achievement gap between rich and poor students in America has grown substantially in the last few decades. Stanford education professor, Sean Reardon, believes we need to focus on the root of the problem: rich kids being better prepared prior to entering kindergarten.
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| Mon, 05/06/2013 - 10:00pm | Gay Athletes - Last week Jason Collins became the first professional basketball player to come out as gay while still an active player. Join Kathleen Dunn and her guests as they discuss bridging the sports world with the LGBT community. | Download |
| Mon, 05/06/2013 - 10:00am |
Gay Athletes - Last week Jason Collins became the first professional basketball player to come out as gay while still an active player. Join Kathleen Dunn and her guests as they discuss bridging the sports world with the LGBT community.
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| Mon, 05/06/2013 - 9:00am |
All Things Political - Kathleen Dunn speaks with Ron Elving, Senior Washington Editor for NPR news about the week's top political headlines.
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| Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:00pm | Dirty Wars - Investigative journalist, Jeremy Scahill joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about the covert wars he says are being waged across the globe, from Afghanistan to Yemen, Somalia and beyond. | Download |
| Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:00am |
Dirty Wars - Investigative journalist, Jeremy Scahill joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about the covert wars he says are being waged across the globe, from Afghanistan to Yemen, Somalia and beyond.
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| Thu, 05/02/2013 - 9:00am |
Labor laws and Safety - The death toll from last week's factory collapse in Bangladesh has surpassed 400. This hour, Kathleen Dunn is joined by the director of the Institute for Global Labor and Human Rights to discuss labor laws, and worker safety.
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| Wed, 05/01/2013 - 10:00pm | Good Prose - For four decades Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder has been working with the same editor, Richard Todd. This hour, Kathleen Dunn speaks with them both about their stories and advice from a lifetime of writing and editing. (Rebroadcast from 2/5/13) | Download |
| Wed, 05/01/2013 - 10:00am | Program Highlights - Kathleen Dunn highlights some memorable shows since the beginning of 2013. | Download |
| Wed, 05/01/2013 - 9:00am |
Foreign and Domestic News - Kathleen Dunn and her guests talk about key domestic and foreign policy news.
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