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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Wed, 11/27/2013 - 10:00pm
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Edward S. Curtis exhibit at MOWA - Born in Wisconsin, Edward S. Curtis spent more than three decades crossing the country, traveling to native tribal lands to document the traditions and lives of 80 tribes. His work has attracted controversy for its editing and posing of subjects, yet it's clear that his motives were pure in wanting to preserve a way of life that was quickly vanishing by the encroachment of white culture. Edward S. Curtis and the Vanishing Race Exhibit is on view now through January 5th at the Museum of Wisconsin Art. This hour Kathleen is joined by MOWA Executive Director Laurie Winters and Filmmaker,...
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Wed, 11/27/2013 - 1:00pm
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Best Of 2013: Double Down with Mark Halperin - Double Down tells the story of the 2012 Election from an insiders perspective. Writers John Heilemann and Mark Halperin are two of the most acclaimed political reporters in the United States, with unrivaled access to the presidential candidates and their teams throughout the campaign. The book takes the reader into the back rooms and closed-door meetings to expose the secret history of the campaign. Mark Halperin joins Kathleen to discuss the book and the election.
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Wed, 11/27/2013 - 1:00pm
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Double Down with Mark Halperin - Double Down tells the story of the 2012 Election from an insider's perspective. Writers John Heilemann and Mark Halperin are two of the most acclaimed political reporters in the United States, with unrivaled access to the presidential candidates and their teams throughout the campaign. The book takes the reader into the back rooms and closed-door meetings to expose the secret history of the campaign. Mark Halperin joins Kathleen to discuss the book and the election.
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Tue, 11/26/2013 - 10:00pm
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Best Of 2013: This Is The Story of a Happy Marriage - Prize winning fiction writer Ann Patchett joins Kathleen to discuss her latest book, This Is The Story of a Happy Marriage, which is a collection of short non-fiction pieces that serve as an informal memoir.
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Tue, 11/26/2013 - 1:00pm
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Right Vs. Left in the Midwest - Minnesota and Wisconsin share so much. German and Northern European traditions, cold winters, farming heritage and football. Our guest today says they used to share a populist progressive tradition too, until 2010.
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Mon, 11/25/2013 - 10:00pm
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Food Hubs Transforming Small Farming - Food Hubs are popping up all over the country and are transforming small farm businesses, they're getting bigger, and becoming more important to agriculture - especially in the Midwest. Kathleen and her guests talk about Food Hubs this hour. Are you aware of food hubs or involved with them? How are they benefiting your community?
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Mon, 11/25/2013 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Bob Franken - Join Kathleen for our weekly political roundup "All Things Political." This week's guest is Bob Franken. A veteran News journalist in Washington having worked for CBS and CNN and is currently a frequent guest on MSNBC. His weekly column Franken Sense Blog is syndicated by King Features to US newspapers.
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Thu, 11/21/2013 - 10:00pm
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What If Kennedy Had Lived - This week marks the 50th Anniversary of the assasination of President John F. Kennedy. Join Kathleen and her guest Jeff Greenfield, a Kennedy expert and author of a new book, If Kennedy Lived; The First and Second Terms of President John F. Kennedy: An Alternate History.
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| Thu, 11/21/2013 - 1:00pm |
Cuts in the Food Stamp Program - Earlier this month the largest cuts in history of the nation’s food stamp program went into effect. Kathleen’s guest discusses how this has affected low income people and what policy changes led to this mandate.
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Wed, 11/20/2013 - 10:00pm
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Who Owns The Munich's Nazi Art Stash - A trove of some 1400 works of great art including works by Picasso, Matisse and Dix were found in a private residence in Munich nearly two years ago, but just being announced by German and Bavarian officials. At last count, 590 works are believed to have been looted by the Nazis. The U.S. Department of State has been pushing for detailed information about the art, so that under Washington Principles, a German agreement from 1998, stolen art could be returned to rightful owners. Join Kathleen and her guest, Former United States Ambassador to the European Union, Stuart Eizenstat, Secretary of...
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Wisconsin Drunk Driving Laws - Wisconsin is the only state in country that treats a first drunk driving offense as a municipal violation and the tax on beer and alcohol has not been raised in decades. Kathleen Dunn’s guest discusses if Wisconsin has an unhealthy culture of drinking.
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Tue, 11/19/2013 - 10:00pm
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Lincoln in the World - Join Kathleen this hour as we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg address with a curator for the Lincoln Museum in Springfield and the author of a new book about his life.
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Tue, 11/19/2013 - 1:00pm
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Obamacare: Could It Possibly Get Worse - This hour we look at the continuing battle over The Affordable Care Law and look at the possibility of things getting worse. Kathleen speaks with a Politico Reporter and a Healthcare Policy expert.
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Mon, 11/18/2013 - 10:00pm
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American Promise, A documentary - American Promise spans 13 years with a middle-class African-American family who turn their cameras on their son and his best friend as make their way through one of the most prestigious private schools in the country. Join Kathleen and the filmmakers as they discuss the complications around issues of race, class and opportunity.
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Mon, 11/18/2013 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Jamelle Bouie - Join Kathleen and her guest Jamelle Bouie, staff writer at The Daily Beast as they discuss the continuing Obamacare debacle, the President's falling public approval, his Judical nominations, and other top political stories of the week.
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Thu, 11/14/2013 - 10:00pm
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National Quality Education Conference - The National Quality Education Conference is taking place next week in Milwaukee and the focus is on improving student learning and achievement. Our guest this hour is the keynote speaker, and author of the book; "Failure Is Not An Option, Six Principles That Guide Student Achievement in High Performing Schools"; and a local Superintendent of the Year.
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Thu, 11/14/2013 - 1:00pm
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Climate Change - Typhoon Haiyan registered as the most devastating typhoon on record with winds at over 200 miles per hour and over 10,000 people feared dead. Kathleen’s guest discusses why climate change may have been the culprit.
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Wed, 11/13/2013 - 10:00pm
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Achievement Gap - Wisconsin has the highest achievement gap in the nation according to national test results released last week. Kathleen Dunn’s guest discusses why Wisconsin ranks near the bottom for reading and math scores for African American students.
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Wed, 11/13/2013 - 1:00pm
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Best Of 2013: Informing the News - Kathleen speaks with a Professor of Government and Press about his latest book, "Informing The News, The Need For Knowledge-Based Journalism." He believes that unless journalists are more deeply informed about subjects they cover, the more vulnerable they are to manipulation.
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Wed, 11/13/2013 - 1:00pm
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Informing the News - Kathleen speaks with a Professor of Government and Press about his latest book, "Informing The News, The Need For Knowledge-Based Journalism." He believes that unless journalists are more deeply informed about subjects they cover, the more vulnerable they are to manipulation.
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Tue, 11/12/2013 - 10:00pm
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Second Chance Dog; A Love Story - Join Kathleen Dunn as she talks with Jon Katz about his new book. This one is titled "The Second Chance Dog, A Love Story," which chronicles his love for Maria (now his wife) and her fiercely protective dog, Frieda.
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Tue, 11/12/2013 - 1:00pm
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Tuesdays Election Cycle And What It Means To The GOP And Tea Party - This hour we look at last Tuesday's elections and what it means for the GOP and the Tea Party specifically, and what we could see shaping up for the next election cycle, and the 2016 Presidential race.
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Mon, 11/11/2013 - 10:00pm
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New Housing for Female Veterans Planned For Milwaukee - This month the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority awarded a tax credit to two organizations to build 26 apartments for female veterans and their families. On Veterans Day, Kathleen and her guests discuss the plans.
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Mon, 11/11/2013 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political: Last Tuesday's Elections, Obamacare, NSA Spying on Allies - Join Kathleen and her guest, Mark Mardell the North American Editor for BBC News for this week's edition of All Things Political. We'll be discussing last Tuesday's elections and what it could say about 2014, the continuing story of the NSA spying that has happened in Europe, Obamacare and Healthcare.Gov and other top political news of the day.
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Thu, 11/07/2013 - 10:00pm
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Day of the Elephant, A True Story of Lives Lost in Liberia and Found in America - Roland Deah was a small boy living in Liberia during a civil war. He was spared, but his family killed during that bloody war. Day Of The Elephant is the true story of his losses and surprising reunion in the United States years later. Kathleen will speak with Roland and the author of the book this hour.
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Thu, 11/07/2013 - 1:00pm
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Best Of 2013: Voting Rights Act and Local Government - Kathleen's guests this hour say their study demonstrates the role the Voting Rights Act (VRA) has played in the impressive gain of minorities to local offices.
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Wed, 11/06/2013 - 10:00pm
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How Do Casinos Impact Native American Culture & Economies - Tribal Casinos have a significant impact on Tribal Economies and way of life, this hour we'll speak with Principal Chief, George Tiger, of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation about both the positive and negative consequences of tribal casinos.
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Wed, 11/06/2013 - 1:00pm
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Best Of 2013: An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth - Col. Chris Hadfield became a real YouTube sensation this last year while sharing his lesson in space while aboard the International Space Station. He'll join Kathleen this hour to talk about his time in space and his new book, "An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth".
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Tue, 11/05/2013 - 10:00pm
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Civic Renewal In America - Though America has seen a steep decline in civic engagement in recent years, one author says there's hope for civic renewal. He explains why and shares ten strategies to energize people and government institutions as a means of reinvigorating democracy.
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Tue, 11/05/2013 - 1:00pm
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UW Offers Hmong Studies Course - Join Kathleen this hour as she interviews local Hmong activists who were instrumental in getting the University of Wisconsin to offer one of the first Hmong-American Studies courses in the country. We'll also speak with the the new professor hired for the position.
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Mon, 11/04/2013 - 10:00pm
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Beyond Glory - Stephen Lang, award winning playwright, stage and screen star, brings the stories of eight different Veterans to the stage in Milwaukee; Beyond Glory , Stephen will join Kathleen as we recognize our Veterans. We're also joined by Tracey Sperko of the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative about the needs of Milwaukee's Vets.
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All Things Political: November 4, 2013 - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is under fire for glitches in the online Affordable Care Act enrollment website, and the National Security Agency is allegedly spying on foreign allies. These are among the issues discussed on this week's "All Things Political."
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