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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| Tue, 12/31/2013 - 10:00pm |
Best Of 2013: Paul Salopek’s Walk "Out Of Eden" - When many of take a trip across the world, we do so by hopping on a plane and arriving at our destination. For one journalist, it's more important to explore the world by foot and take the time to tell stories about people and places at a slower pace. He joins us to tell us about his experiences so far.
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Tue, 12/31/2013 - 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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Mon, 12/30/2013 - 10:00pm
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Language and Money - What does the language we speak have to do with our spending habits? New research suggests one influences the other. We'll find out how with the behavioral economist behind the study. Then, we’ll talk with a foreign language educator in Wisconsin about the importance of early foreign language education…and the challenges these programs face under tight budgets.
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Mon, 12/30/2013 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Lilly Goren - Join Guest Host John Munson for a discussion on All Things Political with his guest, Lilly Goren, Associate Professor, Department of Politics & Global Studies at Carroll University.
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Thu, 12/26/2013 - 10:00pm
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Boost Your Brain - Today Kathleen will be joined by internationally recognized neurologist Majid Fotuhi (MAH-jeed FA-too-he) about his latest book, Boost Your Brain. The book is based on cutting-edge science, to be a complete program for increasing brain size and enhancing brain function, including memory, creativity, comprehension, and concentration.
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Thu, 12/26/2013 - 10:00pm
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Best Of 2013: Boost Your Brain - Today Kathleen will be joined by internationally recognized neurologist Majid Fotuhi (MAH-jeed FA-too-he) about his latest book, Boost Your Brain. The book is based on cutting-edge science, to be a complete program for increasing brain size and enhancing brain function, including memory, creativity, comprehension, and concentration.
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Thu, 12/26/2013 - 1:00pm
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Best Of 2013: Chris Matthews On Tip And The Gipper - MSNBC anchor, Chris Matthews, joins Kathleen Dunn to talk about the sometimes tumultuous relationship between former Speaker of the House Thomas “Tip” O’Neil and President Ronald Reagan. Matthews worked as a top aid to O’Neil from 1980 to 1986.
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Wed, 12/25/2013 - 10:00pm
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Best Of 2013: Foodopoly: The Battle Over the Future of Food and Farming in America - Kathleen speaks with the Executive Director of Food & Water Watch, about her new book, " Foodopoly", which examining the corporate consolidation of our food system and what it means for farmers and consumers.
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Wed, 12/25/2013 - 1:00pm
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Best Of 2013: Countdown, Our Last, Best Hope For A Future On Earth - In his long awaited follow up book, "Countdown", Alan Weisman asks some of the world's top thinkers of our time one of the most important questions of our time. How much longer can Earth support our ever growing population? Weisman joins Kathleen to see if he found the answer.
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Tue, 12/24/2013 - 10:00pm
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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, 12/24/2013 - 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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Mon, 12/23/2013 - 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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Mon, 12/23/2013 - 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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| Thu, 12/19/2013 - 10:00pm |
Budget Deal Cuts Military Retiree Benefits - The Senate is moving closer to approve the Ryan-Murray Budget agreement. One provision of the budget reduces the annual cost of living adjustment for military retirees by 1 percent. How much of an impact will this have on our retired veterans, and those that serve our country? We'll discuss this with our guest who says it's "No Big Deal". What do you think? Are you retired Military? We hope you'll join the conversation.
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Thu, 12/19/2013 - 1:00pm
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2013 Was A Very Hard Year For President Obama - Kathleen's guest, discusses an overview of 2013 for the President, which he believes was a very tough year. Julian E. Zelizer Professor at Princeton University, CNN Contributor, and a leading figure in the field of American political history.
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| Wed, 12/18/2013 - 10:00pm |
Investing In The Humanities - Our guest this hour says you don't need to be a philosophy major to care about the humanities. Rather, investing in the humanities is a matter of public interest beyond the creative industries themselves. He explains what he believes is "the real humanities crisis."
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Wed, 12/18/2013 - 1:00pm
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Pope Francis: Time's Person of the Year - Less than a year into his tenure, Pope Francis has been named the Person of the Year by Time magazine. Kathleen Dunn and her guest discuss how he has shaken up the Catholic Church, and what challenges he may face.
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Wed, 12/18/2013 - 1:00pm
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Pope Francis Time's Man of the Year - Less than one year into his tenure as the leader of the more than one point two billion Catholics worldwide, Pope Francis has been given the distinction of Time Magazine’s 2013 Person of the Year. He has certainly impressed many within and outside of his church with his humble lifestyle, his commitment to the poor, and a sense of welcoming to groups that have felt shunned by more traditional Catholicism. Fr. James Martin, a fellow Jesuits to the Pope, and editor for America Magazine said that part of this Pope populism may come from his Jesuit background. “One of the hallmarks of...
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Tue, 12/17/2013 - 10:00pm
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Doris Kearns Goodwin on her bestselling book, Bully Pulpit - This hour Kathleen is joined by Doris Kearns Goodwin to discuss her latest, and bestselling book "Bully Pulpit, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism."
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| Tue, 12/17/2013 - 1:00pm |
State of Deception by Ryan Lizza - Kathleen's guest this hour is Ryan Lizza, writer for the New Yorker, who's latest article is "State of Deception". In it, he ask the question, "Why won't the President rein in the intelligence community?" We'll speak with him about the NSA spying controversy and why things aren't changing.
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Mon, 12/16/2013 - 10:00pm
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Holiday Reading Guide - Join Kathleen and her guest as they talk through some of their favorite books that you can enjoy reading on your holiday break. Or be inspired for holiday giving.
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Mon, 12/16/2013 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Dan Balz and Molly Ball - Join Kathleen and her guests; Dan Balz, Political Correspondent at The Washington Post and Molly Ball, Political Writer at The Atlantic. They'll talk about the budget deal, Speaker Boehner's outburst about Tea Party conservatives, and other top political stories of the day.
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Thu, 12/12/2013 - 10:00pm
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Playwright: From Page To Stage - Playwright: From Page to Stage; is a documentary that takes looks, from behind the stage, at the development of two new stage plays. The film shows how creative teams are assembled and collaborate, detailing everything from the intense rehearsal process to achieving one of theater's ultimate goal…Broadway. This hour we’ll talk with one of those directors featured in the documentary, Rajiv Joseph and the Director of the film, Robert Levi about the pursuit of dreams.
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| Thu, 12/12/2013 - 1:00pm | Mayors Barrett and Soglin on Gun Violence One Year After Sandy Hook - Kathleen Dunn hosts conversations that bring you the news and cultural events significant to your life. | Download |
Wed, 12/11/2013 - 10:00pm
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After Mandela - This hour we talk about the life of Nelson Mandela, with biographer, Douglas Foster. His book, AFTER MANDELA is a sobering, but ultimately reassuring portrait of a country caught between its founding principles — antiracist, antisexist, nonhomophobic and egalitarian — and the stark realities the new nation faced from the beginning.
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Wed, 12/11/2013 - 2:00pm
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Financially Strapped Symphonies - The Great Recession has affected many Americans, businesses and non-profits including many of the our small city Symphony Orchestras. Financial troubles could force major changes in how they operate or if they stay around. Kathleen discusses the issue with two guests this hour.
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| Tue, 12/10/2013 - 10:00pm |
The New GED Test - Kathleen’s guest discusses the new standards of the high school equivalency exam, better known as the G.E.D. that will take place in January, 2014.
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| Tue, 12/10/2013 - 2:00pm |
The New GED Test - The standards of the high school equivalency exam better known as the GED test is about to get harder with advanced algebra and critical thinking skills added to reading and writing. Kathleen’s guest discusses the new standards of the G.E.D. that will take place in January, 2014.
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| Tue, 12/10/2013 - 1:00pm |
Unemployment Discrimination - There has been a rise in discrimination of the unemployed and they are not protected by anti discrimination laws. Kathleen’s guest discusses unemployment discrimination and what to do about it.
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Mon, 12/09/2013 - 10:00pm
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Hospital Prices Soar - Best of Broadcast. This show originally aired 12/09/2013. Kathleen's guest is a medical doctor who writes for the New York Times. This hour they will discuss her latest piece in the Times about the soaring costs of hospital bills, focusing on the cost of a single stitch, which can be up to $500.
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Mon, 12/09/2013 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Joan Walsh - Salon's Joan Walsh joins Kathleen Dunn to recap the top news from around the state, and across the country. Joan Walsh, editor at large, Salon.com. Political analysts, MSNBC.
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| Thu, 12/05/2013 - 10:00pm |
Stax Records - Kathleen’s guest discusses the Stax record label and how it ascended into the stratosphere for over a decade and became the standard for soul music and then crashed and burned because of mismanagement.
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Wed, 12/04/2013 - 10:00pm
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Albinism Threatens Lives of Many Tanzanian Children - In Tanzania and other countries, children with albinism are sometimes hunted and killed because of superstition. Join Kathleen and her guests as they discuss this horrific practice and the work her guests are doing to provide safe haven for these children and get albinism labeled as a human rights issue.
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Wed, 12/04/2013 - 1:00pm
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Are Education Policies Coddling Our Children? - While some say education policies such as Common Core are rigorous means of examining a student's academic achievement, others say they create unrealistic expectations. Our guest education policy expert explains why he believes students today have "an inflated sense of academic prowess" as a result of these standardized assessments.
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Tue, 12/03/2013 - 10:00pm
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Best Of 2013: A People's Art History of the United States - This hour Kathleen speaks with the author of A People's Art History of the United States about the role artists can play in social movements.
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Tue, 12/03/2013 - 1:00pm
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The Workers Behind all the Holiday Shopping - Holiday Shopping is in full swing. Stores were open this year on Thanksgiving to entice shoppers, Black Friday and Cyber Monday pulled in big sales which are critically important for retailers around the country. But what happens to the workers in these situations? Join Kathleen and her guest as we discuss the workers who bring us Black Friday.
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| Mon, 12/02/2013 - 2:00pm |
Should Kids Play Team Sports - If your child is constantly sidelined during his team sports life, why should they do it at all? Join Kathleen this hour and her guest, a sports writer, who tell us why he doesn't want his kids to play team sports.
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| Mon, 12/02/2013 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political with Bill Kraus - Kathleen will be joined by veteran political strategist Bill Kraus. He is chair of the Common Cause in Wisconsin, a citizen’s lobby for clean, open, responsive and accountable government.. They'll be discussing the top political stories including; Gov. Walkers re-election and John Doe story, the Health Care Law, the Iran Nuclear Deal, and the Nuclear Option.
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