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, 09/30/2014 - 10:00pm
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Black Lens Puts Spotlight on Black Filmmakers at MKE Film Festival - Kathleen is joined by the programmer of the Black Lens , a new program at this year's Milwaukee Film Festival featuring work solely from African American filmmakers. She'll also be joined by one of the filmmakers whose work focuses on how photography has played an important role in documenting and shaping the African-American experience.
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Tue, 09/30/2014 - 1:00pm
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Wage Gap And Today's Workers - Economist Joseph Blasi joins Kathleen for a discussion on the economy. He believes the way to close the wage gap is through employee ownership . Together, they'll discuss how broad-based share plans not only benefit employees, but also the organizations who embrace them.
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Mon, 09/29/2014 - 10:00pm
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All Things Political with Salon's 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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Mon, 09/29/2014 - 2:00pm
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Climate Change And The Threat To Fresh Water - Leader's including two of Kathleen's guest gather in Milwaukee in a week to discuss opportunities and solutions to water management in a time of a changing global climate. This hour a discussion of water conservation and the future of the Great Lakes – the world’s largest fresh water system with author Kathleen Dean Moore and Jenny Kehl, Director of the Center for Water Policy.
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| Thu, 09/25/2014 - 10:00pm |
Untold Stories From The Civil War - We look back at the Civil War this hour as one author introduces us to four women who lied, spied, and defied social conventions hoping to help their side to victory. Plus, we’ll learn about the role Wisconsin soldiers played in the historic 1864 Battle of Shy’s Hill.
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| Thu, 09/25/2014 - 1:00pm |
What Does The US Hope To Accomplish By Bombing The Islamic State In Syria? - The United States and its allies are stepping up attacks on the Islamic State, including bombing targets in Syria. Kathleen Dunn finds out what the US hopes to achieve, and if it is realistic.
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Wed, 09/24/2014 - 10:00pm
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The Unexpected Costs Of Drive-by Doctors - Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal joins us to discuss the latest in her New York Times healthcare series, Paying Til It Hurts , focusing on “Drive-by Doctors” and the unexpected charges you might incur without having any say in the matter.
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Wed, 09/24/2014 - 1:00pm
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The NFL's Willful Ignorance on Domestic Violence - Kathleen speaks first with a writer who has written extensively on domestic violence and the NFL , including a recent op-ed for the Los Angeles Times, and an a ward-winning journalist about her personal experiences and the wider implications of the issue.
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Tue, 09/23/2014 - 10:00pm
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The Immortalists; Struggling To Create Eternal Youth - Kathleen speaks with Dr. William Andrews (Dr. Bill). He's one of two pioneering scientists whose work in extending the human lifespan using molecular biology is featured in the documentary The Immortalists . The film is screening this weekend as part of the 6th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival.
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| Tue, 09/23/2014 - 1:00pm |
Next Steps For The Climate Change Movement - Over the weekend, hundreds of thousands of people showed their commitment to real and lasting action on climate change. Kathleen Dunn finds out what the next steps for the climate change movement are, and what it will take to move policymakers to act.
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Mon, 09/22/2014 - 10:00pm
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Beyond Marriage - More than 40 percent of new mothers are unmarried. A trend that Kathleen's guest has been worrying about for years. She wonders: Can marriage be restored as the standard way to raise children? They'll explore the issue and possible solutions.
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Mon, 09/22/2014 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Matt Barreto - Kathleen is joined by Matt Barreto for this week's edition of All Things Political. He is Professor of Political Science at the University of Washington and the Director of the Washington Institute for the Study of Ethnicity & Race as well as Director of the Center for Democracy and Voting Rights.
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Thu, 09/18/2014 - 10:00pm
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Doors Open Milwaukee - Kathleen's guests this hour will talk about this weekend’s fourth-annual Doors Open Milwaukee , a two-day celebration of Milwaukee’s art, architecture and the built environment. More than 150 buildings throughout the city will open for free to the public.
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Thu, 09/18/2014 - 1:00pm
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The Scottish Independence Referendum - September 18th the people of Scotland vote whether to remain a part of the United Kingdom or to leave. Kathleen Dunn talks with an expert on the ground in Glasgow to find out what the implications are for Great Britain, and for the United States.
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Wed, 09/17/2014 - 10:00pm
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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History - Kathleen is joined by the author of The Roosevelts: An Intimate History which focuses on the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and has been turned into a seven-part, fourteen hour film airing on PBS.
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Wed, 09/17/2014 - 1:00pm
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More Representation In Congress And More Supreme Court Justices - Kathleen's guest this hour says there are two simple majority vote decisions Congress can make to reduce the polarization and problem of having money play such an important role in politics. And, he says the framers of the Constitution set this up 227 years ago this week.
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Tue, 09/16/2014 - 10:00pm
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Understanding The Scope Of Gun Violence - A new report on hospital use in firearm injuries shows that the consequences of gun violence differ significantly by location and social circumstances. Kathleen is joined this hour by a medical pioneer in the field of studying gun violence to help understand the scope of gun violence and identify sound policy solutions.
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Tue, 09/16/2014 - 2:00pm
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Among Chimpanzees - Kathleen is joined by a former student and colleague of Jane Goodall. Since working in 1972 as a young field assistant in Jane Goodall’s famous Gombe camp, the Chimpanzee has gone extinct in four African countries and nearly so in twelve others. Her book, Among Chimpanzees: Field Notes from the Race to Save Our Endangered Relatives, tells the story of the looming crisis.
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| Mon, 09/15/2014 - 10:00pm |
Long Workweeks And Strange Hours - A recent working paper confirms that Americans work more than their counterparts in other countries. But we are also working longer hours at a time, and more often they are in the evenings and weekends. Kathleen Dunn finds out what that means, and why it is the case.
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Mon, 09/15/2014 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Dan Froomkin - Kathleen is joined by Dan Froomkin, senior writer for The Intercept , the new online publication launched in this year. Dan is a reporter, columnist, and editor with a focus on coverage of U.S. politics and media. Together they'll unpack President Obama's plan for ISIS, the forthcoming report on torture of American detainees, and other top political news.
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Thu, 09/11/2014 - 10:00pm
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Cut Adrift: Families in Insecure Times - The author of a new book about about inequality and risk in American society joins Kathleen for a discussion about rising economic insecurity, rolled-up safety nets, and what really keeps Americans up at night. Her book is a study fo what families are concerned about, how they manage their anxiety, whose job it is to worry, and how social class shapes all of these dynamics.
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Thu, 09/11/2014 - 1:00pm
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As Liberia Is Crippled By Ebola, New Study Predicts 15 More Countries At Risk - The World Health Organization Tuesday announced that the death toll from the worst Ebola outbreak in history has jumped to nearly 3,000 cases. With 7 countries now reporting cases, models show the potential of 15 more countries at risk. Kathleen speaks with a physicist who is modeling the spread and they will discuss just how many people around the world could be affected.
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| Wed, 09/10/2014 - 10:00pm |
Why Don't More Women Run For Office? - A recent Pew study shows that the majority of candidates for political office are consistently white men with a high education level. Kathleen Dunn finds out why this is still the case in 2014, and what efforts are being made to get more diverse candidates on the ballot.
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Wed, 09/10/2014 - 1:00pm
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ISIS Threat And Strategies - On Wednesday President Obama will lay out his strategy to confront the threat from the Sunni extremist group, the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria. Kathleen spends the hour with an expert on Islamic Politics and Syria discussing the threat and the strategy.
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Tue, 09/09/2014 - 10:00pm
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The Culture Worrier - Clarence Page joins Kathleen as they look back on his 30 year career as a syndicated columnist with the Chicago Tribune. His new book, "Culture Worrier: Selected Columns 1984-2014: Reflections on Race, Politics and Social Change" pulls together 172 Tribune pieces from one of the nation's most highly regarded journalists.
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Tue, 09/09/2014 - 1:00pm
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How To Teach History - Kathleen speaks to James Grossman, Executive Director American Historical Association, about the debate over how to teach history. James has written that learning history means engaging with aspects of the past that are troubling, as well as those that are heroic.
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Mon, 09/08/2014 - 10:00pm
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Overcoming Adult Fear Of Swimming - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than a third of American adults can’t swim the length of a 25-yard pool. The number for African Americans is twice that. This hour Kathleen talks about the fear of water and what adults can do about it with a swim instructor who specializes in overcoming fear, and someone from the Milwaukee Area YMCA.
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Mon, 09/08/2014 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Lisa Mascaro - Kathleen and her guest LA Times Congressional reporter, Lisa Mascaro discuss this week's top political stories.
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Thu, 09/04/2014 - 10:00pm
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Decoding the Jargon, Slang, and Bluster of American Political Speech - Kathleen gets an inside look at Washington DC with the authors of “ Dog Whistles, Walk-backs and Washington Handshakes ," what the authors are calling – the Rosetta Stone needed to unlock the mysteries of American Political Speech. Chuck McCutcheon and David Mark are the authors and both cover DC politics.
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Thu, 09/04/2014 - 1:00pm
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NY Times Columnist Frank Bruni - Kathleen is joined by New York Times columnist, Frank Bruni. A few of his recent articles focusing on America present a bleak look at just how dissatisfied Americans are; with congress, with the both political parties, with all branches of government - and yet are doing little to change it. She'll talk with Frank about the state of America.
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Wed, 09/03/2014 - 10:00pm
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Postcards from America: Milwaukee - Postcards from America: Milwaukee is the latest exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum and features 11 different artists displaying their photographic vision of Milwaukee. It is the first museum exhibition of photographs from the Postcards from America project - and Kathleen is joined by one of the founding artists of the project and the exhibit's curator to discuss it.
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Wed, 09/03/2014 - 1:00pm
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President Obama Pushes Minimum Wage Hike Again - Speaking in Milwaukee on Labor Day, President Obama once again called on Congress to pass federal legislation for an increased minimum wage. Kathleen is joined by an economist with the Economic Policy Institute and author of a new study that finds wages over the last several decades have been flat or falling. They'll discuss what can be done about it.
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Tue, 09/02/2014 - 10:00pm
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New Ways Of Measuring Success In Classrooms - Researchers can now use tools from economics and medicine to study classroom effectiveness. But can these techniques make it into schools? Kathleen and her guest this hour explore the new science of education.
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| Tue, 09/02/2014 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political with Ruth Conniff - This week on "All Things Political," Kathleen Dunn and her guest look at the Wisconsin issues with a national impact. They'll explore the Wisconsin governor's race, and whether Representative Paul Ryan will run for President of the United States. Plus, an analysis of President Obama's Labor Day visit to Milwaukee.
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Mon, 09/01/2014 - 10:00pm
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Is The Resurgence Of New Orleans The Future Of Urban America - Kathleen discusses the future of Urban America with the past President of Tulane University, who was one of the key players in rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit in August of 2005. His new book is entitled "The Inevitable City" and he'll discuss what cities can do to rebuild after a terrible disaster.
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Mon, 09/01/2014 - 1:00pm
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Teachers Love Their Jobs, But Feel Undervalued - A new international survey finds that U.S. teachers report high levels of job satisfaction, while at the same time believe that the profession is undervalued. Kathleen is joined by the The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development to discuss the survey and its results.
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