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, 06/27/2013 - 10:00pm | The World Through Arab Eyes - Kathleen Dunn's guest, using over a decade's worth of polling data, explores the reasons behind recent Arab uprisings, and the future of Arabic identity and politics. | Download |
| Thu, 06/27/2013 - 10:00am |
The World Through Arab Eyes - Kathleen Dunn's guest, using over a decade's worth of polling data, explores the reasons behind recent Arab uprisings, and the future of Arabic identity and politics.
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| Thu, 06/27/2013 - 9:00am |
DOMA and Prop 8 - The Supreme Court on Wednesday handed down two rulings concerning gay marriage. This hour, Kathleen Dunn's guests parse out the decisions made on the Defense of Marriage Act, and Proposition 8.
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| Wed, 06/26/2013 - 10:30pm | Lewis Black - Kathleen Dunn chats with writer and humorist Lewis Black. He'll be at Summerfest in Milwaukee on July 5th. | Download |
| Wed, 06/26/2013 - 10:00pm | Voting Rights Act and Supreme Court - The Supreme Court, in a 5-to-4 vote, struck down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act. This provision designates which parts of the country must have changes to their voting laws cleared by the federal government or in federal court. Kathleen Dunn speaks with a legal analyst about what this means for voters across the country. | Download |
| Wed, 06/26/2013 - 10:30am |
Lewis Black - Kathleen Dunn chats with writer and humorist Lewis Black. He'll be at Summerfest in Milwaukee on July 5th.
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| Wed, 06/26/2013 - 10:00am |
Voting Rights Act and Supreme Court - The Supreme Court, in a 5-to-4 vote, struck down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act. This provision designates which parts of the country must have changes to their voting laws cleared by the federal government or in federal court. Kathleen Dunn speaks with a legal analyst about what this means for voters across the country.
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| Wed, 06/26/2013 - 9:00am |
AMA Rules Obesity a Disease - Last week the American Medical Association officially recognized obesity as a disease. This hour, Kathleen Dunn speaks with Marion Nestle about this decision, how it could impact insurance coverage, public perceptions surrounding obesity, and the politics of food.
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| Tue, 06/25/2013 - 10:00pm | Saving Our Sons - I Will Not Die Young campaign - Earlier this year, a new program was started to support young men of color at ten Milwaukee Public Schools. The campaign named "Saving Our Sons. I Will Not Die Young" targets these young men because organizers say most of them will not live past the age of twenty-one. Join Kathleen and her guest, Workshop Facilitator and Poet, Kwabena Antoine Nixon, who teaches these young men to focus their energy on positive ideas, and to express their pain through spoken word. | Download |
| Tue, 06/25/2013 - 10:00am |
Saving Our Sons - I Will Not Die Young campaign - Earlier this year, a new program was started to support young men of color at ten Milwaukee Public Schools. The campaign named "Saving Our Sons. I Will Not Die Young" targets these young men because organizers say most of them will not live past the age of twenty-one. Join Kathleen and her guest, Workshop Facilitator and Poet, Kwabena Antoine Nixon, who teaches these young men to focus their energy on positive ideas, and to express their pain through spoken word.
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| Tue, 06/25/2013 - 9:00am |
Affordable Care Act - The Obama administration launched a new consumer information website on Monday to help with the roll-out of the Affordable Care Act. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests discuss these new resources, and how the uninsured can sign up for health coverage.
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| Mon, 06/24/2013 - 10:00pm |
Wages-WI Wage Gap & Highest Paid Public Employees - Today we're joined by two guests who've written about wages. First, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Investigative Reporter, Cary Spivak joins us to discuss why Wisconsin's ten best-paid executives, last year, saw pay increases of 31%, while the typical worker received less than a 3% increase. Then for the second half of the hour we'll take a look at each state's highest paid public employee...and the jobs they have might surprise you! Deadspin.com staff writer, Reuben Fischer-Baum joins us at 10:30.
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| Mon, 06/24/2013 - 10:00am |
Wages-WI Wage Gap & Highest Paid Public Employees - Today we're joined by two guests who've written about wages. First, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Investigative Reporter, Cary Spivak joins us to discuss why Wisconsin's ten best-paid executives, last year, saw pay increases of 31%, while the typical worker received less than a 3% increase. Then for the second half of the hour we'll take a look at each state's highest paid public employee...and the jobs they have might surprise you! Deadspin.com staff writer, Reuben Fischer-Baum joins us at 10:30.
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| Mon, 06/24/2013 - 9:00am |
All Things Political - Craig Gilbert, Washington Bureau Chief for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about the week in political news.
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| Thu, 06/20/2013 - 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". (Rebroadcast from 5/23/2013) | Download |
| Thu, 06/20/2013 - 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". (Rebroadcast from 5/23/2013)
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| Thu, 06/20/2013 - 9:00am |
Rise to Greatness - The year was 1862, the nation was divided, some of the bloodiest battles were being fought in the Civil War, and the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation was issued. This hour Kathleen Dunn and her guest discuss this perilous year in American history, and how it shaped the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln, and the nation. (Rebroadcast from 3/12/2013)
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| Wed, 06/19/2013 - 10:00pm | The Center Holds - Newsweek columnist Jonathan Alter joins Kathleen Dunn to dissect Obama's first term, and the campaign that led to his reelection. | Download |
| Wed, 06/19/2013 - 10:00am |
The Center Holds - Newsweek columnist Jonathan Alter joins Kathleen Dunn to dissect Obama's first term, and the campaign that led to his reelection.
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| Wed, 06/19/2013 - 9:00am |
Declining Bee Populations - According to figures from the American Beekeeping Association, honey bee producers suffered over thirty percent losses of their hives over the winter. The honeybee doesn't just provide us with honey, but is a pollinator of a significant portion of the food crops we use. Join Kathleen and her guest as they discuss the speculation and the science surrounding the factors contributing to the declining bee population.
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| Tue, 06/18/2013 - 10:00pm | Here is Where - Kathleen Dunn's guest has spent the last few years traveling across America, documenting the often forgotten people, and places that helped shape our nation. | Download |
| Tue, 06/18/2013 - 10:00am |
Here is Where - Kathleen Dunn's guest has spent the last few years traveling across America, documenting the often forgotten people, and places that helped shape our nation.
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| Tue, 06/18/2013 - 9:00am |
Iranian Election - Last week voters in Iran elected moderate cleric Hassan Rouhani, succeeding Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who has held that position since 2005. This hour Kathleen Dunn and her guests discuss the influence of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and the country's future domestic and international policies.
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| Mon, 06/17/2013 - 10:00pm | WI Voucher School System Expansion - Host Kathleen Dunn explores both sides of the Wisconsin State budget proposal to expand the voucher school system statewide. Critics say the expansion will drain resources for public education, proponents suggest that it will increase private schools and improve overall education. What do you think? | Download |
| Mon, 06/17/2013 - 10:00am |
WI Voucher School System Expansion - Host Kathleen Dunn explores both sides of the Wisconsin State budget proposal to expand the voucher school system statewide. Critics say the expansion will drain resources for public education, proponents suggest that it will increase private schools and improve overall education. What do you think?
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| Mon, 06/17/2013 - 9:00am |
All Things Political - Kathleen Dunn and her guest talk politics this hour, from Eric Holder, the DOJ, NSA, and immigration reform.
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| Thu, 06/13/2013 - 10:00pm | The "America 360" Series features Milwaukee - Kathleen and her guests, explore The National Journal and The Atlantic's "America 360" series. Focusing on Milwaukee's economy from the ground up - from city hall to people in local storefronts - the series tries to get a full picture of innovative solutions that are working and challenges that still remain. The first story in this month's Milwaukee series is an interview with Mayor Tom Barrett. The Mayor will join us in the second half of this hour. The author of the series Sophie Quinton joins us first with an overview of each article as we explore these new ideas. What creative things do... | Download |
| Thu, 06/13/2013 - 10:00am |
The "America 360" Series features Milwaukee - Kathleen and her guests, explore The National Journal and The Atlantic's "America 360" series. Focusing on Milwaukee's economy from the ground up - from city hall to people in local storefronts - the series tries to get a full picture of innovative solutions that are working and challenges that still remain. The first story in this month's Milwaukee series is an interview with Mayor Tom Barrett. The Mayor will join us in the second half of this hour. The author of the series Sophie Quinton joins us first with an overview of each article as we explore these new ideas. What creative things do...
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| Thu, 06/13/2013 - 9:00am |
NSA surveillance - Over the weekend former National Security Agency contractor, Edward Snowden, announced that he had been the leaker of top secret government documents. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guest discuss what was leaked, how widespread the government's access to our private data is, and how large a role private contractors play in our national security.
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| Wed, 06/12/2013 - 10:00pm | Jim Gaffigan "Dad is Fat" - Comedian Jim Gaffigan joins Kathleen Dunn to give his take on the foray into fatherhood. | Download |
| Wed, 06/12/2013 - 10:00am |
Jim Gaffigan "Dad is Fat" - Comedian Jim Gaffigan joins Kathleen Dunn to give his take on the foray into fatherhood.
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| Wed, 06/12/2013 - 9:00am |
John Gurda on his Commencement Address - Kathleen Dunn speaks with John Gurda this hour about inspiration and education. Gurda received an honorary degree, and gave the address for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2013 Spring Commencement.
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| Tue, 06/11/2013 - 10:00pm | The Ghost in General Patton's Third Army - Join Kathleen Dunn and her guest, Eugene Schulz, as they discuss his book, "The Ghost in General Patton's Third Army." His memoirs of service in the United States Army in World War II. | Download |
| Tue, 06/11/2013 - 10:00am |
The Ghost in General Patton's Third Army - Join Kathleen Dunn and her guest, Eugene Schulz, as they discuss his book, "The Ghost in General Patton's Third Army." His memoirs of service in the United States Army in World War II.
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| Tue, 06/11/2013 - 9:00am |
The film "Citizen Koch" & surrounding controversy - Kathleen and her guests, the filmmakers of the documentary "Citizen Koch" discuss the significant impacts the Citizens United ruling has had on our elections. The film is critical of the financial influence that Koch Industries played in the Wisconsin Gubernatorial election of Scott Walker. The film is embroiled in controversy as the Independent Television Service (ITVS) pulled their support of the film. The filmmakers say the decision was influenced by David Koch who is the subject of the film.
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| Mon, 06/10/2013 - 10:00pm | American PLayers Theatre - Kathleen Dunn is joined by two actors from the American Players Theatre about the company's upcoming season. | Download |
| Mon, 06/10/2013 - 10:00am |
American Players Theatre - Kathleen Dunn is joined by two actors from the American Players Theatre about the company's upcoming season.
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| Mon, 06/10/2013 - 9:00am |
All Things Political - Kathleen Dunn and her guests talk about the latest news, from the Government collecting millions of phone records, to the latest jobs numbers.
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| Thu, 06/06/2013 - 10:00pm | Heatlh Care Costs - This past weekend, the New York Times launched a new series that examines health care costs in America. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and reporter Elisabeth Rosenthal talk about her research into colonoscopies, a procedure that she says is, "the most expensive screening test that healthy Americans routinely undergo." Later in the hour, we'll be discussing the possible impact of the Affordable Health Care Act. | Download |
| Thu, 06/06/2013 - 10:00am |
Health Care Costs - Best of Broadcast. This show originally aired 06/06/2013. The New York Times launched a new series that examines health care costs in America. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and reporter Elisabeth Rosenthal talk about her research into colonoscopies, a procedure that she says is, "the most expensive screening test that healthy Americans routinely undergo." Later in the hour, we'll be discussing the possible impact of the Affordable Care Act.
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| Thu, 06/06/2013 - 9:00am |
Rights, Respect and Dignity for Low Wage Workers - With cities around the country seeing a number of strikes, protests and rallies for worker rights and fair compensation, Kathleen Dunn invites two guests to discuss rights, respect and dignity for today's low wage worker. Are reforms needed? Can they be achieved? Join Forbes Magazine contributor, Laura Heller, and Cathy Youngblood, a Hyatt hotel worker as we discuss the treatment of low wage workers.
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| Wed, 06/05/2013 - 10:00pm | Senator Olympia Snowe - After 18 years in the U.S. Senate, Maine Republican Olympia Snowe left office citing hyper-partisanship as a major reason for her departure. This hour, Sen. Snowe joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about life experiences that shaped her politics, and her prescription for fixing the stalemate in Congress. | Download |
| Wed, 06/05/2013 - 10:00am |
Senator Olympia Snowe - After 18 years in the U.S. Senate, Maine Republican Olympia Snowe left office citing hyper-partisanship as a major reason for her departure. This hour, Senator Snowe joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about life experiences that shaped her politics, and her prescription for fixing the stalemate in Congress.
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| Wed, 06/05/2013 - 9:00am |
De-Extinction - Last week the de-extinction movement got a boost with the discovery of a well preserved mammoth, complete with flowing blood and muscle tissue. This hour, we're talking to a leading researcher in ancient DNA, and a journalist about the emerging science behind bringing extinct species back to life.
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| Tue, 06/04/2013 - 10:00pm | Summer Reading - Even though the weather hasn't felt like it, summer is fast approaching, and that means new summer reading ideas. This hour, Daniel Goldin from Boswell Books talks about classic summer titles, as well as upcoming new releases. | Download |
| Tue, 06/04/2013 - 10:00am |
Summer Reading - Even though the weather hasn't felt like it, summer is fast approaching, and that means new summer reading ideas. This hour, Daniel Goldin from Boswell Books talks about classic summer titles, as well as upcoming new releases.
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| Tue, 06/04/2013 - 9:00am |
Turkey Protests - What began last week as a peaceful protest in Istanbul over plans to turn a park into a shopping center turned violent over the weekend. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests discuss why demonstrators are showing opposition to the ruling Islamist-rooted Justice and Development Party (AKP).
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| Mon, 06/03/2013 - 10:00pm | The Musical Legacy of Carole King - Kathleen Dunn and her guest talk about Carole King and her music legacy. King was recently awarded the The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the first woman to receive the award. In 2000, Joel Whitburn, a Billboard Magazine pop music researcher, named her the most successful female songwriter of 1955-99, because she wrote or co-wrote 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100. | Download |
| Mon, 06/03/2013 - 10:00am |
The Musical Legacy of Carole King - Kathleen Dunn and her guest talk about Carole King and her music legacy. King was recently awarded the The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the first woman to receive the award. In 2000, Joel Whitburn, a Billboard Magazine pop music researcher, named her the most successful female songwriter of 1955-99, because she wrote or co-wrote 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
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| Mon, 06/03/2013 - 9:00am |
All Things Political - Kathleen Dunn and her guest talk about the week's top news - from the fight over student loan rates, women in the workplace, to the continuing impact of sequestration.
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