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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Mon, 06/30/2014 - 10:00pm
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The Brain and Our Habits - Kathleen's guest this hour is a Psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College. His study of the human brain is close to identifying how the brain assists in forming good and bad habits.
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Mon, 06/30/2014 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Akhil Amar - For All Things Political this week, Kathleen is joined by Professor Akhil Amar, a Constitutional Scholar and Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University. They'll discuss the Speaker of the House's move to sue the President, the use of Executive Power, The US Supreme Court decisions, and other top political news stories of the week.
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| Thu, 06/26/2014 - 10:00pm |
And The Funniest City in America Is.... - Kathleen take a hilarious look at the funniest cities in America with the director of the Humor Research Lab (HuRL).
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Thu, 06/26/2014 - 1:00pm
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The Great Debate; Edmund Burke, Thomas Paine, and the Birth of Right and Left By Yuval Levin - Kathleen is joined by Yuval Levin, a noted conservative intellectual and commentator who has written about the late 18th century debate between two legendary thinkers, Edmund Burke and Thomas Paine, for the roots of America's contemporary political divide.
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| Wed, 06/25/2014 - 10:00pm |
Boomerang Kids Are Not Bouncing Back, Or Out - Young adults moving back home when money is tight is not new. But Kathleen Dunn finds out why those "boomerang kids" are staying put instead of heading back out into the grown-up world.
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Wed, 06/25/2014 - 1:00pm
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Policy Making Has Little To Do With Public Interest - Kathleen's guest has written a book that makes some startling claims about how public policy is formed. His research indicates that most policy emerges from coalition building and compromises among political elites and rarely is in the public interest. He says that elections, public opinion, and media coverage have little impact, on the issues.
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Tue, 06/24/2014 - 10:00pm
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Teen Reading Rates On Decline - The rate of American children who read for pleasure is dropping. Kathleen's guest this hour says that our society has reached a major transition point in the history of reading. Together they'll explore the causes, concerns and remedy for this problem.
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Tue, 06/24/2014 - 2:00pm
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What Do Our Genes Tell Us About Our Sleep Patterns? - Ever wonder why you might be a night owl while your spouse is an early riser? Or how you father seems to get by just fine on only 5 hours of sleep a night? Kathleen's guest this hour has teamed up with his wife to unravel the secrets of sleep by studying our genes. His work could lead to drug therapies to treat things like jet lag or reduce the amount of sleep our bodies need.
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Mon, 06/23/2014 - 10:00pm
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Is College Worth The Cost? - As tuition rates skyrocket beyond reach and student loan debt reaches into the trillions, the documentary Ivory Tower asks the question : Is college worth it anymore? This hour, Kathleen speaks with the filmmmaker about how we got to this point and what can be done about it.
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Mon, 06/23/2014 - 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, 06/19/2014 - 10:00pm
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America's Fiscal Constitution - John Munson's guest is the former Mayor of Houston and Deputy Secretary of Energy under President Bill Clinton. He's just published a book, America's Fiscal Consitution which shows that for most of American history we've balanced the federal budget. But that history has collapsed since 2001. They'll discuss the common myths about federal debt, the current debt crisis, and what can be done now to get America back on track.
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Thu, 06/19/2014 - 1:00pm
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Iraq: ISIS and US Involvement - U.S. Military troops have been deployed to Iraq to protect the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, as Militants from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) continue their advance across the country toward its capital city. This hour, John Munson is joined by the associate director of the International Security and Defense Policy Center at the RAND Corporation to help understand the group ISIS and discuss potential U.S. involvement.
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Wed, 06/18/2014 - 10:00pm
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Date Safe Project - John Munson's guest today was in college when he found out his sister was raped. The experience profoundly moved him and he set out to educate the world about sexual abuse. Today his "Can I Kiss You" program has reached millions of people worldwide as he takes his program to schools, universities and the United States Military.
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Wed, 06/18/2014 - 1:00pm
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How The Recession Created A New Economy - The Great Recession of 2008 has impacted all facets of the U.S. economy, and according to some experts, the economy is changed forever. John Munson's guest explains what's different and what the new "normal" looks like.
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Tue, 06/17/2014 - 10:00pm
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Does Poetry Still Matter Today? - John Munson's guest would love to see us teach America’s kids to read--by making them read poetry. But he understands that we don't live in that world, and that poetry will never have the same audience as popular television. They'll discuss how poetry can continue to survive despite its lack of popularity.
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Tue, 06/17/2014 - 1:00pm
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Give War And Peace A Chance - Join host John Munson and his guest who’s book, "Give War And Peace A Chance," is about how the lessons from Tolstoy translate today. They will discuss how key scenes and moments in Tolstoy’s masterpiece provide insights into current struggles that still speak powerfully to today's readers.
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Mon, 06/16/2014 - 10:00pm
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Girls And Women In Science: What Will It Take? - Women and girls have traditionally been underrepresented in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. John Munson finds out what progress has been made, and what still needs to be done. Plus, the Wisconsin teacher who helped her elementary students to successfully lobby Legos for more female scientist characters talks about the experience.
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Mon, 06/16/2014 - 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. Iraq, Cantor's defeat and Marriage Equality in Wisconsin top the agenda.
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Thu, 06/12/2014 - 10:00pm
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Three Generations in Conversation - Kathleen Dunn hosts a conversation between members of three generations: the Baby Boomers, Gen-X'ers and Millennials. She'll explore how each generation defines its members and affects their outlook on life. Original Air Date: April 16th, 2014.
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Thu, 06/12/2014 - 1:00pm
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Living On A Dollar A Day - More than one billion people on Earth live on a dollar a day, despite the fact that many of them work long hours in jobs most of us would not think of doing. Kathleen Dunn talks to a photojournalist who traveled four continents to document the lives of the world's poorest. View her pictures here. Original Air Date: April 4, 2014.
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Wed, 06/11/2014 - 10:00pm
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Because I'm Happy..... - Kathleen is joined by two guest both who have made their careers by delivering happiness at work. Happiness is a growing trend in workplace development and the statistics show that happy employees deliver great service to happy customers returning happy investments. The two are featured keynote speakers at the Leadership For A Better World Global Summit in Madison WI June 17-20.
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Wed, 06/11/2014 - 1:00pm
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Jeopardy's Most Winning Woman - Kathleen's guest this hour made game show history on Jeopardy last week. Julia Collins of Kenilworth, Illinois, was the most-winning female contestant in the TV game show’s 30-year history after winning 20 consecutive games in episodes that aired from late April through the end of May, before she finally lost June 2. Her streak is the second-longest in “Jeopardy!” history. They will talk about how she did it and how her life has changed because of it.
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Tue, 06/10/2014 - 10:00pm
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The 70th Anniversary Of The D-Day Landing - June 6th was the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Kathleen Dunn finds out what significance the Normandy invasion had then, and now. Plus, a veteran who landed in the first wave at Omaha Beach shares his memories.
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Tue, 06/10/2014 - 2:00pm
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Is Gay The New Black? - Kathleen's guest, Yoruba Richen's latest film, The New Black follows the African-American community as it grapples with the gay rights issue in light of the recent same-sex marriage movement. The film follows the struggle over marriage equality in the state of Maryland, where the battle for the hearts and minds of black voters — almost a third of the electorate — is fought from the pulpit. Through the stories of activists, families and clergy on both sides of the debate, the film charts the evolution of this divisive issue within the black community.
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Mon, 06/09/2014 - 10:00pm
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Sometimes Work Is Just Work - Life doesn't always afford you the ability to "Do What You Love". Kathleen's guest this hour says in some cases you should even put your own passions aside for the benefit of a larger circle, be it family or society.
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Mon, 06/09/2014 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Jen Bendery - Kathleen's guest for All Things Poltical this Monday is Jennifer Bendery, White House and congressional reporter for The Huffington Post. Some political news she's following includes the VA Scandal including the latest bipartisan deal on the Veterans Care Bill. They'll also discuss Pres. Obama's Federal Judge appointee Michael Boggs, who many progressives are against, and the political scandal around the Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl release.
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Thu, 06/05/2014 - 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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Thu, 06/05/2014 - 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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| Wed, 06/04/2014 - 10:00pm |
Why Is Skin Cancer On The Rise? - Best of Broadcast. This show originally aired 06/04/2014. Kathleen Dunn and two expert dermatology guests examine the rise in skin cancer cases and how to protect against it.
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Wed, 06/04/2014 - 1:00pm
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Gun Violence As A Public Health Issue - In the wake of yet another mass shooting last week, Kathleen Dunn talks with a pioneer in the field of firearm violence prevention. He was among the first to examine guns and violence as a public health issue, rather than a crime or mental health issue.
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Tue, 06/03/2014 - 10:00pm
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How Innovation Could Prove Catastrophists Wrong - As global environmental and economic problems mount, the answer may not be de-industrialization, shunning modern energy sources, or rejecting prosperity. Kathleen Dunn’s guest says innovation and our instinct to make things smaller faster lighter denser and cheaper, could drive greater prosperity and environmental protections.
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| Tue, 06/03/2014 - 1:00pm |
Rocketship Charter Schools - Last month we spoke with Gordon Lafer of the Economic Policy Institute about their critical evaluation of the school privatization proposals in Milwaukee, specifically the Rocketship Model. Rocketship Education is a network of public elementary charter schools serving primarily low-income students in neighborhoods where access to excellent schools is limited. This hour we’ll give Rocketship the ability to respond to the criticsm, and discuss the Charter School movement.
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Mon, 06/02/2014 - 10:00pm
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Heroin Addiction and Treatment - Kathleen is joined by a certified addictionologist to discuss the Heroin epidemic in this country and in Wisconsin. They'll discuss treatment options, alternatives to Methadone and how to break the additiction to opioids. Wisconsin State Representative John Nygren will also join to discuss his family's personal struggles with heroin and an upcoming summit to address heroin addiction in Wisconsin.
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Mon, 06/02/2014 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Mark Mardell - Join Kathleen and her guest; Mark Mardell, North America editor for the BBC as they discuss the top political news stories of the week. The VA scandal, President Obama's Foreign Policy, Ukraine and Russia, Chinese hackers, the Tea Party defeat in the primaries are all on the agenda along with the top political news stories you're following.
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