The Kathleen Dunn Show

Kathleen Dunn

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.

April 2016

Date	Description	Audio
Thu, 04/28/2016 - 2:00pm	"Exit Right: The People Who Left The Left" - Guest host John Munson is joined by the author of "Exit Right: The People Who Left the Left and Reshaped the American Century." The book profiles six major political figures -- Whittaker Chambers, James Burnham, Ronald Reagan, Norman Podhoretz, David Horowitz and Christopher Hitchens -- whose transformations shed light on how we form our political beliefs, and the disbelief, even contempt, many of us hold toward those who have an opposite viewpoint. Guest(s): Daniel Oppenheimer	Download
Thu, 04/28/2016 - 1:00pm	E-Cigarette Usage Among Teens Went Up In 2015 - E-cigarette usage among teens is up. That’s according to the most recent CDC data, which finds that the e-cig usage rate is about 5 percent for middle school students and 16 percent for high school students. This hour, we look at why more teens are turning to these devices, and how online advertising might be factoring in. Guest(s): Doug Jorenby	Download
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 2:00pm	Milwaukee Bookseller Offers Spring Reading Suggestions - For book lovers, there's nothing better than a lazy day in the sun with a good book, especially after a long winter. But...what to read? This hour, we're joined by a local bookseller, who will share some great suggestions for books to check out this Spring. Guest(s): Daniel Goldin	Download
Wed, 04/27/2016 - 1:00pm	Living With An Unpredictable Work Schedule - There's new research on hourly workers that highlights some of the harsh realities of living with an unpredictable work schedule. We'll talk with the author of the report. Guest(s): Susan Lambert	Download
Tue, 04/26/2016 - 2:00pm	The Medical Mission To Help Syrian Refugees - A Syrian-born pediatric neurologist recently lead a group of Milwaukee-area health care professionals and a pair of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel journalists to Jordan to work for a week in a Syrian refugee camp. We’re joined by the doctor and one of the reporters to reflect on what they saw during their time addressing the humanitarian crisis. Guest(s): Tarif Bakdash , Mark Johnson	Download
Tue, 04/26/2016 - 1:00pm	A Look At Wisconsin's Growing Teacher Shortage - New research from the Public Policy Forum shows a shrinking supply of new teachers in Wisconsin. School districts will likely face rising retirements for several years as a growing corps of teachers are over age 50. And 62 percent of newly hired teachers in metro Milwaukee are in their first year of teaching. Moreover, starting salaries in neighboring states are significantly higher. The report’s lead researcher and a representative from the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association dive into the numbers. Guest(s): Joe Yeado , Amy Mizialko	Download
Mon, 04/25/2016 - 2:00pm	New President, New Federal Government: The Massive Transition That Comes With Each Administration - After a grueling 18-month presidential race, Americans will choose a new commander-in-chief this November. Before being sworn into office in January, our guest says the president-elect will face perhaps an even tougher race: a 73-day sprint to hand over control of the entire federal government from one administration to the next. We’ll examine that transition period and why it leaves the U.S. vulnerable. Guest(s): Russell Berman	Download
Mon, 04/25/2016 - 1:00pm	All Things Political For April 25th 2016 - Kathleen and her guest review the top political news of the week including on going coverage of the Presidential election on this week's edition of All Things Political Guest(s): Avik Roy	Download
Thu, 04/21/2016 - 2:00pm	Are Incoming College Students Ready For School? - A new study shows that a majority of high-performing high school students still require developmental education at the community-college level. This raises questions about the preparation of incoming college students and how learning institutions measure knowledge. An education expert offers insight on the pitfalls of placement testing.	Download
Thu, 04/21/2016 - 1:00pm	Breaking Down Obama's Executive Action On Immigration As SCOTUS Reviews Case - The U.S. Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments last week on President Barack Obama's November 2014 executive action on immigration. Our guests say it's the most important immigration case in a century and highlight several key questions that could determine the ruling.	Download
Wed, 04/20/2016 - 2:00pm	MATC's Free-Tuition Plan For Low-Income Students - Milwaukee Area Technical College will soon launch a new initiative to provide a free college education for low-income high school graduates in the Milwaukee area. It's called the MATC Promise and it takes its inspiration from a similar program in Tennessee. It's expected to serve students who may have otherwise been disenfranchised from attending school. MATC administrators share their vision for the program and how it could transform workforce development efforts. Guest(s): Vicki J. Martin , Trevor Kubatzke	Download
Wed, 04/20/2016 - 1:00pm	Two Perspectives On The New York Primary Results - Voters in New York took to the polls yesterday to vote in the state’s presidential primary – an election with huge implications for both parties. We’ll recap the results and look at what they mean for the race going forward. Guest(s): Matt K. Lewis , Joan Walsh	Download
Tue, 04/19/2016 - 2:00pm	The Mind Club - After 2:00, we'll speak to an award-winning psychologist about his new book and cutting-edge research on the mind. The book: " The Mind Club: Who Thinks, What Feels, and Why It Matters." Guest(s): Kurt Gray	Download
Tue, 04/19/2016 - 1:00pm	Clinton Connection To Panama Papers - Hillary Clinton recently denounced any hidden financial dealings exposed in the recently leaked Panama Papers. McClatchy Washington Bureau reporters have been reviewing the connections and will share what they've found so far . Guest(s): Anita Kumar	Download
Mon, 04/18/2016 - 2:00pm	Former Gang Member Now Transforming The Streets He Used To Terrorize - A local community organizer shares his personal transformation from gangbanger to helping at-risk youth avoid prison or even death. He provides a sympathetic ear and teaches them about the resources available to help them change their lives. Guest(s): Jose Vasquez	Download
Thu, 04/14/2016 - 2:00pm	The Latest Space Initiative In Search Of Alien Life - Scientists announced a new initiative this week to find alien life in our universe. It's called Breakthrough Starshot and it has the blessing of Stephen Hawking and the financial backing of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. A pair of leading astrophysicists join us to help explain the new plan to send laser-powered mini spacecraft for a flyby visit past nearby -- and not so nearby -- stars. Guest(s): Philip Lubin , James Guillochon	Download
Thu, 04/14/2016 - 1:00pm	Another Kind Of Injustice: Environmental Racism - Civil rights advocates have called the water crisis in Flint a case of environmental racism. The health disparities involve far more than contaminated water and it's happening right in our own backyard with Milwaukee County among the most carcinogenic counties in the nation. A biologist and science philosopher joins us to discuss how poorer, minority communities have worse environmental quality than wealthier, non-minority one. Guest(s): Kristin Shrader-Frechette	Download
Wed, 04/13/2016 - 2:00pm	The Many Ways In Which Technology Is Changing What It Means To Die - Whether it's prolonging life thanks to organ transplants and cancer treatments or keeping loved ones alive on advanced life support, technological advances are transforming the way we experience death. We're joined by a National Geographic writer who wrote about the gray zone between here and the other side. Guest(s): Robin Marantz Henig	Download
Wed, 04/13/2016 - 1:00pm	Defense Spending Candidates vs. Voters - While the presidential candidates debate an increase in defense spending, a recent survey shows that a majority of American voters want a decrease. A defense journalist and the survey's director join us to discuss the discrepancy. Guest(s): Bradley Peniston , Steven Kull	Download
Tue, 04/12/2016 - 2:00pm	The Fever of 1721 - Kathleen talks with the author of the book " The Fever of 1721 - The Epidemic That Revolutionized Medicine and American Politics". The book explores how the smallpox epidemic started the controversial practice of inoculation and motivated the first free press, changing politics, medicine, and journalism forever. Guest(s): Stephen Coss	Download
Tue, 04/12/2016 - 1:00pm	Parents' Views On Education - We look at a recent survey focusing exclusively on parents' views on education. The results are a comprehensive portrait of what issues under-served families -- particularly low income, African American and Latino families -- are prioritizing in their struggle to achieve a quality education. Guest(s): Hon. Peter Groff , Gerard Robinson	Download
Mon, 04/11/2016 - 2:00pm	Long-haul Truckers' Unique Exposure To PTSD - Almost a third of the 3.5 million truck drivers in the U.S. will be involved in a serious road accident, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. In fact, trucking is one of the more dangerous occupations in the nation. Those risks make truckers vulnerable to PTSD. With so much time spent on the road away from home, long-haulers have little access to mental-health services. A former trucker turned college professor joins us to share her experiences in dealing with this phenomenon while out on America’s highways. Guest(s): Anne Balay	Download
Mon, 04/11/2016 - 1:00pm	All Things Political For April 11th 2016 - It's All Things Political on The Kathleen Dunn Show, and we'll be discussing how the presidential race is shaping up after last week's primary. Could Sanders and Cruz continue their surges after Wisconsin? Guest(s): David Yepsen	Download
Thu, 04/07/2016 - 2:00pm	When Did Porn Become Sex Ed? - Direct conversations about sex are becoming increasingly rare between teenage girls and adults. Our guest says that has unfortunately lead many girls and young women to turn to porn for Sex Ed lessons as they try to navigate tricky cultural norms that tell them they're "sluts" on the one hand and "prudes" on the other. Guest(s): Peggy Orenstein	Download
Thu, 04/07/2016 - 1:00pm	"How Bernie Sanders Made The Democratic Party Safe For Liberals" - Whether Bernie Sanders wins the nomination or not, our guest, a law professor at Drake University, says the U.S. Senator from Vermont is moving the party to the left and forcing Hillary Clinton to court the liberal wing of the Democratic party. But will it have a lasting effect? Guest(s): Anthony J. Gaughan	Download
Wed, 04/06/2016 - 2:00pm	New School: More Creativity, Less Testing - Our guest is a 20-year-old journalist and author of "Schools on Trial: How Freedom and Creativity Can Fix Our Educational Malpractice," which offers a scathing indictment of our teach-to-the-test style of education. He advocates for a more democratic and experimental style of instruction. But just how feasible is that philosophical shift? Guest(s): Nikhil Goyal	Download
Wed, 04/06/2016 - 1:00pm	Wisconsin Primary Recap - We take a look at the Presidential race following Tuesday's Wisconsin Primary. A panel of journalists weigh in on the results and forecast what's next for the candidates from the Republican and Democratic Parties. Guest(s): Craig Gilbert , Tim Murphy , David Martosko	Download
Tue, 04/05/2016 - 2:00pm	Milwaukee Ballet's Upcoming Season - After 2:00, we speak to the artistic director of the Milwaukee Ballet about their recently announced 2016-2017 Season , which opens with Kathryn Posin’s "Scheherazade." (SHA-hare-ah-zahd) Guest(s): Michael Pink	Download
Tue, 04/05/2016 - 1:00pm	The U.S. Women's Soccer Team's Fight For Equal Pay - Five high-profile players on the U.S. women's national soccer team have filed a wage discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation, arguing that their team has had considerable more success and brought in more revenue compared to the men's team. A panel of sports journalists join us to discuss the inequality playing out on the field. Guest(s): Eva Cole , Michael Powell , Michael LeRoy	Download
Mon, 04/04/2016 - 2:00pm	Preparing For And Coping With An Empty Nest - When a child moves away from home for college or that first real job, it can be an emotional rollercoaster for parents. Kathleen and her guest discuss preparing for and coping with an empty nest, and how we can better manage the big transitions in our lives. Guest(s): Guy Winch	Download
Mon, 04/04/2016 - 1:00pm	All Things Political For April 4th 2016 - It's All Things Political on The Kathleen Dunn Show and we'll be discussinig how the presidential race is shaping up, the Wisconsin Primary on Tuesday, and other political news with our guest Lilly Goren, Professor of Politics and Global Studies at Carroll University. Guest(s): Lilly Goren	Download