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, 12/31/2014 - 10:00pm
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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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Tue, 12/30/2014 - 10:00pm
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Is Handwriting Going Away? - Kathleen is joined by a psychologist whose research demonstrates that children who compose text by hand, consistently produced more words more quickly than they do on a keyboard, and express more ideas. Her work was highlighted in a recent article for The New York Times.
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Tue, 12/30/2014 - 1:00pm
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The Tragedy of the American Military - James Fallows joins Kathleen to discuss his recent cover story in The Atlantic , " The Tragedy of the American Military ." It's an in-depth look at how the American public and elected officials will do anything for the military except take it seriously. The result, Fallows says, "is a 'chickenhawk nation' in which careless spending and strategic folly combine to lure America into endless wars it can’t win."
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Mon, 12/29/2014 - 10:00pm
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Rich Hill Documentary - Kathleen is joined by two independent film makers to discuss their film, Rich Hill. A documentary that follows three teenage boys, as they struggle with isolation, broken families, and lack of opportunity in their Missouri town. The film was awarded the 2014 Sundance Film Festival U.S. Grand Jury Prize , and airs on PBS on January 5th. Check out the trailer below:
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Mon, 12/29/2014 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political - Year End Special - Washington Post's Aaron Blake, who covers national politics, will join Kathleen for a recap of the top political stories of the year. Aaron writes regularly for the Fix, the Post’s top political blog.
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Thu, 12/25/2014 - 10:00pm
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Michelangelo - Miles Unger is the author of three books on Renaissance Italy. He joins Kathleen to discuss his latest book, Michelangelo: A Life in Six Masterpieces . The book tells the life story of the world's most accomplished sculptor and artist through six of his greatest masterpieces: the Pieta; the David; the Sistine Ceiling; the Medici tombs; The Last Judgment; and the Basilica of St. Peter's.
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Thu, 12/25/2014 - 1:00pm
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Meet The Incredible Dr. Jan Pol - Michigan Veterinarian Dr. Jan Pol joins Kathleen this hour. Now in its fourth season, The Incredible Dr. Pol follows the rural veterinarian and his family on the daily duties at his clinic and on nearby farms. They'll discuss life as a rural vet, farm animals, reality tv and his book: "Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow."
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Wed, 12/24/2014 - 10:00pm
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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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Tue, 12/23/2014 - 10:00pm
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Where the Wind Leads: A Refugee Family's Miraculous Story of Loss, Rescue, and Redemption - Kathleen Dunn visits with the author of a memoir that traces his family's experience as Vietnamese refugees, referred to as boat people, and their eventual success in the United States.
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Tue, 12/23/2014 - 1:00pm
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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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Mon, 12/22/2014 - 10:00pm
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Heroin Recovery: What It Takes To Get Clean - Kathleen Dunn talks with recovering heroin addicts about what they had to go through to overcome their addiction. They'll share their personal stories and offer perspective on a disease that's ravaging communities across Wisconsin.
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Mon, 12/22/2014 - 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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Thu, 12/18/2014 - 10:00pm
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Lincoln An Intimate Portrait - Kathleen is joined by noted Lincoln scholar, Allen Guelzo, Director of the Civil War Era Studies Program at Gettysburg College about the book "Lincoln – An Intimate Portrait" by the editors of Life. The book boasts a selected 250 images, many never before published, along with Guelzo's authoritative seven-part biographical essay of the President.
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Thu, 12/18/2014 - 1:00pm
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US To Normalize Relations With Cuba - The United States and Cuba will begin talks on normalizing full diplomatic relations this week, according to Whitehouse officials. The announcement comes at the release of American Alan Gross and the freeing of three Cubans jailed in the U.S. Kathleen's guest this hour is a member of the Wisconsin Coalition to Normalize Relations with Cuba, www.wicuba.org and chair of the National Lawyers Guild Cuba Subcommittee.
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Wed, 12/17/2014 - 10:00pm
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The Laugh Out Loud Classic Comedy Show - We cover a lot of serious topics on The Kathleen Dunn Show. We figure we could all use a good laugh. Today we're featuring some of the most iconic comedians performing their classic comedy routines. Cue the rimshot. | Download |
Wed, 12/17/2014 - 1:00pm
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Is It Possible To Indict A Police Officer? - After Ferguson and especially after Eric Garner, Kathleen is joined by a civil rights attorney who raises the question: Is it possible to indict a police officer ?
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Tue, 12/16/2014 - 10:00pm
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How Have Billionaires Taken Over Politics? - Lindsay Mark Lewis joins Kathleen for a discussion on his latest book, "Political Mercenaries: The Inside Story of How Fundraisers Allowed Billionaires To Take Over Politics". Lindsay is executive director of the Progressive Policy Institute and once was finance director of the Democratic National Committee and has raised over 200 million dollars himself for party, candidates and causes.
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Tue, 12/16/2014 - 1:00pm
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The Effect Of The Great Recession On Families - The effects of the Great Recession on families in the United States has been dramatic in regard to birth rates and divorce. It has also been strongly suggestive of domestic violence. A Professor of Sociology joins Kathleen to discuss the results of a recent study on the issue and what it means.
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Mon, 12/15/2014 - 10:00pm
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Holiday Reading Guide with Daniel Goldin - 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, 12/15/2014 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Jennifer Bendery - Huffington Post White House and congressional reporter Jennifer Bendery joins Kathleen for our weekly recap on All Things Political. Topics will include the spending bill, the newly released torture report and the war against ISIS among other news in the headlines.
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Thu, 12/11/2014 - 10:00pm
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All The Truth Is Out With Matt Bai - Matt Bai joins Kathleen this hour. Matt is an author, journalist, and screenwriter and also one of the nation’s leading voices on American politics. He'll be discussing his second book, All the Truth Is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid, released in October.
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Thu, 12/11/2014 - 1:00pm
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A Turkish City on the Frontier of Syria's War - Wilson Center Senior Fellow Robin Wright recently wrote a story in the New Yorker magazine about the millions of Syrian refugees fleeing their country in wake of the civil war and largely settling in a Turkish city. She joins Kathleen to discuss what she saw from the ground there in the Middle East and how ISIS influences the geopolitics in the region.
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Wed, 12/10/2014 - 10:00pm
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Of Heaven And Earth Brings Glasgow To Milwaukee - Kathleen is joined by Tanya Paul, Curator of European Art for the Milwaukee Art Museum to discuss the museums Of Heaven and Earth: 500 Years of Italian Painting from Glasgow Museums .
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Wed, 12/10/2014 - 1:00pm
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Is It Time To Change The Overtime Limits? - Kathleen is joined by a senior fellow at the Roosevelt Institute who believes there are a lot of ways that businesses are squeezing worker pay . One big way is by paying hourly wage workers as if they were salaried professionals. He suggests a new cap that would result in 10 million workers getting more money in their wallets to spend - boosting the economy in their communities.
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Tue, 12/09/2014 - 10:00pm
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Matt Taibbi On Police In America - Rolling Stone writer Matt Taibbi joins Kathleen for a discussion on his article titled, "The Police in America Are Becoming Illegitimate ." In it, he writes that after Ferguson and the Eric Garner cases . . . the police suddenly have a legitimacy problem in this country.
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Tue, 12/09/2014 - 2:00pm
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A Christmas Far From Home - Kathleen's joined by Stanley Weintraub to talk about his new book, " A Christmas Far From Home: An Epic Tale of Courage and Survival During the Korean War ." In the book, Weinbtraub, a former Marine, chronicles a pivotal battle that's largely lost to history.
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Mon, 12/08/2014 - 10:00pm
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Writer Walks The Globe - From 2013 to 2020, National Geographic writer Paul Salopek is recreating the walk of our prehistoric ancestors out of African who migrated across the Middle East and Asia, before crossing into North America and points south. Paul spoke with Kathleen a year ago and joins her again for an update on his 7 year journey.
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Mon, 12/08/2014 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Molly Ball - Molly Ball, staff writer covering national politics at The Atlantic , joins Kathleen for our weekly All Things Political show. Topics will include the Louisana Senate runoff race, the state of the Southern Democrat and the how the new GOP controlled Congress will govern.
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Thu, 12/04/2014 - 10:00pm
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Dodging Extinction - Kathleen is joined by Paleobiologist Anthony D. Barnosky to discuss his new book, "Dodging Extinction." The book offers a growing set of evidence from the deep past and the present to a looming Sixth Mass Extinction and offers a practical, and hopeful plan for avoiding it.
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Thu, 12/04/2014 - 1:00pm
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Are Energy Companies Penalizing Solar Customers? - Rooftop solar panel use is on the rise across the country, which has forced some energy companies to raise rates. Many renewable energy users are saying utility companies are waging "war" against them. Kathleen's guests will discuss these energy trends and try to forecast where the industry is going. | Download |
Wed, 12/03/2014 - 10:00pm
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Billionaires And Their Powerful Influence - The Vice President and Director of Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution joins Kathleen for a discussion on the influence billionaires had on the recent midterm elections. He maintains the Billionaire Political Power Index. They'll discuss the growing political activism of billionaires and how they have created more activist forms of politics and philanthropy based on their net worth.
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Wed, 12/03/2014 - 1:00pm
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Have We Had Enough Of 'Black Friday'? - Black Friday sales over the Thanksgiving weekend indicate that spending fell 11%, leading many to believe that the "thrill" of Black Friday is fading. At the same time, local buying movements are gaining ground. Kathleen explores the issue with two guests this hour.
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Tue, 12/02/2014 - 10:00pm
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Happiness in Mid-Life - As people approach midlife, happiness seems to slump. There are a number of factors that contribute to the reason, as pointed out in an article in The Atlantic . Kathleen explores the issue with the director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Institute on Aging .
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Tue, 12/02/2014 - 1:00pm
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Black Reality & White Denial: A Conversation About Race In America - Kathleen's guests this hour discuss the historical perspective of race in America in light of the recent Ferguson Missouri events, and based on this article by Tim Wise . Put in perspective, they say white Americans, still operate out of a 400 year old white racial frame of themselves and Black Americans.
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Mon, 12/01/2014 - 10:00pm
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Nicholas Kristof on America's Racial Disparities - New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof joins Kathleen to discuss his series, " When Whites Just Don't Get It. " The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist makes the case that after Ferguson, race deserves more attention, not less.
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Mon, 12/01/2014 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political with Kevin Baker - Author Kevin Baker joins Kathleen for this week's political recap. Baker recently an wrote opionion piece for the New York Times about how Democrats have relied on the country's changing demographics. However, the midterm election results might indicate how the assumption that Democrats are the automatic beneficiaries of a more diverse America is perhaps delusion. We'll touch on many other political topics circulating through the news.
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