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, 08/29/2013 - 10:00pm
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A New Minimum Wage - Many lawmakers are calling for a new minimum wage. This week, Sen. Barbara Boxer said that the minimum wage should be raised to be about $10 an hour to help close the ever-growing gap between the working poor and the rich and to promote a healthy nation. Join Kathleen and her guest, Frank Emspak, Professor emeritus in the School for Workers at UW-Madison for a history of minimum wage.
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Thu, 08/29/2013 - 1:00pm
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Rising Seas - As the planet gets warmer, sea levels are on the rise. This hour Kathleen Dunn talks about flooding coastlines with the author of, “Rising Seas” in the September issue of National Geographic Magazine.
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| Wed, 08/28/2013 - 10:00pm | 30 Americans at MAM - Join Kathleen and her guest from the Milwaukee Art Museum as we take a look at the 30 Americans Exhibit. The exhibit on display only until Sept. 8th, includes paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, video, and more made by African American artists since 1970 raise questions of what it means to be a contemporary artist and an African American today. | Download |
Wed, 08/28/2013 - 2:00pm
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30 Americans Exhibit in Milwaukee - Join Kathleen and her guest from the Milwaukee Art Museum as we take a look at the 30 Americans Exhibit. The exhibit, on display only until September 8th, includes paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, video, and more made by African American artists since 1970. They raise questions about what it means to be a contemporary artist and an African American today.
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| Wed, 08/28/2013 - 2:00pm | 30 Americans at MAM - Join Kathleen Dunn and her guest from the Milwaukee Art Museum as we take a look at the 30 Americans Exhibit. The exhibit on display only until September 8th, includes paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, video, and more made by African American artists since 1970 raise questions of what it means to be a contemporary artist and an African American today. | Download |
| Wed, 08/28/2013 - 1:00pm |
US Military Strikes on Syria Would Have Limited Impact - Join Kathleen Dunn and her guest professor of Middle East Studies who says while there is mounting pressure on the United States to take military action in Syria , there are limits to what strikes can accomplish.
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| Wed, 08/28/2013 - 1:00pm |
Momentum for Strike on Syria - Momentum is building for a US strike on Syria. Join Kathleen Dunn and her guest professor of Middle East Studies who says while there is pressure on the United States to take military action, there are limits to what strikes can accomplish.
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| Tue, 08/27/2013 - 10:00pm | Anniversary of the March on Washington - Kathleen Dunn and her guest talk about the new PBS documentary, "The March," commemorating the 50th anniversary of the original March on Washington, a watershed moment in the Civil Rights. | Download |
Tue, 08/27/2013 - 10:00pm
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Anniversary of the March on Washington - Kathleen Dunn and her guest talk about the new PBS documentary, "The March," commemorating the 50th anniversary of the original March on Washington, a watershed moment in the Civil Rights.
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| Tue, 08/27/2013 - 2:00pm | Anniversary of the March on Washington - Kathleen Dunn and her guest talk about the new PBS documentary, "The March," commemorating the 50th anniversary of the original March on Washington, a watershed moment in the Civil Rights. | Download |
Tue, 08/27/2013 - 1:00pm
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Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies - Migrant Farmworkers in the United States, is an ethnographic witness to the everyday lives and suffering of Mexican migrants. Join Kathleen and he guest, Seth Holmes, the author of the book to discuss how market forces, anti-immigrant sentiment, and racism undermine health and health care.
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| Tue, 08/27/2013 - 1:00pm |
Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies - Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies: Migrant Farmworkers in the United States, is an ethnographic witness to the everyday lives and suffering of Mexican migrants. Join Kathleen Dunn and her guest, author Seth Holmes, to discuss how market forces, anti-immigrant sentiment, and racism undermine health and health care.
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| Mon, 08/26/2013 - 2:00pm |
Flipped Classrooms - Join Kathleen and her guest, Aaron Sams, one of the "founding fathers" of the Flipped Classroom concept. This concept takes the classroom lecture and the at home homework components and flips them. Using digital media, video and smart devices the lecture portion of school is done at home leaving more time one-on-one with students in class doing homework.
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| Mon, 08/26/2013 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political - Kathleen Dunn hosts another edition of All Things Political as her and her guest recap the top domestic and foreign policy news.
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| Thu, 08/22/2013 - 2:00pm |
Dogtripping - Have you ever moved cross-country? How about with 25 dogs? Crime and mystery novelist, David Rosenfelt, joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about his animal rescue, and his family's move from California to Maine.
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| Thu, 08/22/2013 - 1:00pm |
HIV Prevention Drugs and ACT UP! - A recent report suggests that 1 in 2 gay men under age 30 will contract the HIV virus by age 50. A troubling statistic, that Kathleen's guests want to change. Mark Milano has been an HIV Health and Treatment Educator for over 20 years, and says that proven HIV prevention drugs exist and work to stop the spread of the virus, if people can access them. Members of ACT UP NYC will also be our guest to talk about what they're doing to bring attention to this issue.
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| Wed, 08/21/2013 - 2:00pm |
Worker Cooperatives - Worker cooperatives are workplaces that are owned and controlled by the people who work in them. The two central characteristics are that workers invest in and own the business and decision-making is democratic. Many worker cooperatives exist right here in Wisconsin, and Kathleen's guest, Rebecca Kemble, President of US Federation of Worker Cooperatives will help explain what they are and how they operate. We'll also be joined with worker cooperative members from Madison and Milwaukee.
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| Wed, 08/21/2013 - 1:00pm |
The New Phase of The War On Drugs - U.S Attorney General, Eric Holder's surprised many last week when he announced that The Justice Department will no longer pursue mandatory minimum sentences for certain low-level, nonviolent drug offenders. Does this mean a new phase in the War Against Drugs? Join Kathleen and her guest, Andrew Cohen, a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice. He says the federal government is finally recognizing what many Americans and States have already known for years....that US incarceration rates are out of control.
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| Tue, 08/20/2013 - 10:00pm | To the End of June - Kathleen Dunn's guest explores the changing definition of family, and the American foster-care system. | Download |
| Tue, 08/20/2013 - 2:00pm |
To the End of June - Kathleen Dunn's guest explores the changing definition of family, and the American foster-care system.
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| Tue, 08/20/2013 - 1:00pm |
Egypt - Violent political clashes continue in Egypt. This hour, Kathleen Dunn talks with a Middle East expert about the ongoing crisis, and the split in Washington over whether to cut U.S. aid to that country.
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| Mon, 08/19/2013 - 2:00pm |
Public Pensions - This hour, Kathleen Dunn speaks with an economist about what Detroit's pension woes could signal for the rest of the nation.
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| Mon, 08/19/2013 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political - Join Kathleen this hour as we talk about "All Things Political" with our guests, Aaron Blake, political reporter for the Washington Post & Philip Bump, staff writer for the Atlantic Wire. We'll discuss the Voter ID laws passing in southern states, Governor Chris Christie's latest attacks on the GOP, the latest developments in the NSA spying, and the waning threat of a possible government shutdown.
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| Thu, 08/15/2013 - 10:00pm | 2013 Irish Fest - The 2013 Irish Fest kicks off in Milwaukee today. This hour, Kathleen Dunn talks with an author about the Scots-Irish, and how they helped shape America. We'll also hear live music from a band of students from the University of Limerick. | Download |
| Thu, 08/15/2013 - 2:00pm |
2013 Irish Fest - The 2013 Irish Fest kicks off in Milwaukee today. This hour, Kathleen Dunn talks with an author about the Scots-Irish, and how they helped shape America. We'll also hear live music from a band of students from the University of Limerick.
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| Thu, 08/15/2013 - 1:00pm |
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - The National Institute of Health announced last week that it had reached an agreement with the family of Henrietta Lacks. Henrietta was the unknowing donor of an immortal line of cancer cells, known as HeLa cells, that have spurred medical research for over six decades. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guest recount the remarkable story of the Lacks family, and discuss the ethics involved in genetic research.
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| Wed, 08/14/2013 - 10:00pm | The Tender Soldier - Journalist Vanessa Gezari joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about the Pentagon's mission, called "Human Terrain System'" which aimed to bring social science to the battlefields of Afghanistan. | Download |
| Wed, 08/14/2013 - 2:00pm |
The Tender Soldier - Journalist Vanessa Gezari joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about the Pentagon's mission, called "Human Terrain System'" which aimed to bring social science to the battlefields of Afghanistan.
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| Wed, 08/14/2013 - 1:00pm |
Time Warner Cable Blackout of CBS - Join Kathleen this hour as we speak with leading telecommunications policy expert Susan Crawford about the Time Warner Cable blackout of CBS, now in it's third week of dispute. Will this be resolved before the NFL season starts? Who's holding out? And who stands to lose the most?
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| Tue, 08/13/2013 - 2:00pm |
Voting Rights - In June, The Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, allowing 15 previously restricted states, to now pass laws without pre-approval from the Justice Department. This hour, Kathleen Dunn talks with a law professor about the act's future, if Congress will get involved, and what moves some states have already made to change voting laws.
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| Tue, 08/13/2013 - 1:00pm |
Education Issues - It's almost time for students to go back to school. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guest discuss current issues in education; including Common Core Standards, voucher schools, and the health of the arts.
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| Mon, 08/12/2013 - 10:00pm | Creating Safer Neighborhoods - Kathleen Dunn speaks with two guests who are committed to reducing violent crime in communities and among youth by blending law enforcement, neighborhood organizing and youth development. | Download |
| Mon, 08/12/2013 - 2:00pm |
Creating Safer Neighborhoods - Kathleen Dunn speaks with two guests who are committed to reducing violent crime in communities and among youth by blending law enforcement, neighborhood organizing and youth development.
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| Mon, 08/12/2013 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political - Student loans, immigration, and more political news from Washington this hour when Kathleen Dunn hosts another edition of All Things Political.
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| Thu, 08/08/2013 - 10:00pm | 48th Anniversary of Medicare - Join Kathleen and her guest as they discuss the Medicare policy and the future of Medicare on the 48th Anniversary of Medicare. | Download |
| Thu, 08/08/2013 - 2:00pm |
48th Anniversary of Medicare - Join Kathleen and her guest as they discuss the Medicare policy and the future of Medicare on the 48th Anniversary of Medicare.
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| Thu, 08/08/2013 - 1:00pm |
School to Prison Pipeline - As we all get ready for the return of the school year, it's worth noting that armed police are much more present in many schools. With a larger police presence, there is also an increase in arrests of students for offenses like talking back to a police officer, doodling on a desk or throwing a temper tantrum. Are we criminalizing childhood misbehavior?
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| Wed, 08/07/2013 - 10:00pm | JFK, The Last Hundred Days - As we approach the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the book "JFK's Last Hundred Days" re-examines the last months of the president's life to show a man in the midst of great change, finally on the cusp of making good on his extraordinary promise. Join Kathleen with her guest, author Thurston Clarke, as we recall those final days. | Download |
| Wed, 08/07/2013 - 2:00pm |
JFK, The Last Hundred Days - As we approach the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the book "JFK's Last Hundred Days" re-examines the last months of the president's life to show a man in the midst of great change, finally on the cusp of making good on his extraordinary promise. Join Kathleen with her guest, author Thurston Clarke, as we recall those final days.
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| Wed, 08/07/2013 - 1:00pm |
One Party Rule - States where the same political party controls the governor's office, house, and senate rose from 19 a decade ago to 37 today. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests examine the rise of one-party rule.
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| Tue, 08/06/2013 - 10:00pm | Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth - Religious Scholar, Reza Aslan joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about his latest book, "Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth." | Download |
| Tue, 08/06/2013 - 2:00pm |
Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth - Religious Scholar, Reza Aslan joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about his latest book, "Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth."
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| Tue, 08/06/2013 - 1:00pm |
Curbing Cars - Americans are driving less according to a new study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. This hour, Kathleen Dunn is joined by Forbes contributor Micheline Maynard to discuss her new project, "Curbing Cars." Maynard will be examining how Americans are rethinking our relationship with automobiles, and attitudes towards transportation.
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| Mon, 08/05/2013 - 10:00pm | Anniversary of Sikh Shooting - Today marks the one year anniversary of the tragic shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests remember those who lost their lives, and talk about how we as nation can talk about racism, and promote religious and cultural tolerance. | Download |
| Mon, 08/05/2013 - 2:00pm |
Anniversary of Sikh Shooting - Today marks the one year anniversary of the tragic shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek. This hour, Kathleen Dunn and her guests remember those who lost their lives, and talk about how we as nation can talk about racism, and promote religious and cultural tolerance.
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| Mon, 08/05/2013 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political - Kathleen Dunn welcomes The Political Junkie, Ken Rudin, for All Things Political. This week they'll be discussing infighting among the GOP, and the final days of the 113th Congress before the summer recess.
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| Thu, 08/01/2013 - 10:00pm | Plastics in the Great Lakes - A team of researchers collecting water samples from the Great Lakes discovered large quantities of round, plastic pellets - also called "microplastics." This hour, John Munson talks with members of the team about what this means to the health of the largest surface freshwater system on the Earth. | Download |
| Thu, 08/01/2013 - 2:00pm |
Plastics in the Great Lakes - A team of researchers collecting water samples from the Great Lakes discovered large quantities of round, plastic pellets - also called "microplastics." This hour, John Munson talks with members of the team about what this means to the health of the largest surface freshwater system on the Earth.
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| Thu, 08/01/2013 - 1:00pm |
How The Media Handled the IRS Scandal - John discusses how the media handled the coverage of the IRS scandal earlier this summer, with our guest Brendan Nyhan, Assistant Professor of Government at Dartmouth College, and author of a paper entitled, "Scandal Potential".
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