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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Thu, 12/29/2016 - 2:00pm
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WPR - The First Hundred Years - We speak with Jack Mitchell, head of Wisconsin Public Radio from 1976 until 1997 about his new book chronicling the history of WPR — "Wisconsin on the Air: 100 Years of Public Broadcasting in the State That Invented It."
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Thu, 12/29/2016 - 1:00pm
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Ending Zero Tolerance - When kids get into trouble at school, often the traditional forms of discipline lead to more trouble. We look at some of the alternatives to a zero tolerance policy in schools with the author of "Ending Zero Tolerance."
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Wed, 12/28/2016 - 2:00pm
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What Will Be The Industries Of The Future? - We discuss what some are saying will be the next Industrial Revolution in the fields of economics, robotics, cyber-security, genomics, data, and the digital world of our future. Our guest is a former innovation advisor to The Secretary of State and author of the book "The Industries of the Future".
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Wed, 12/28/2016 - 1:00pm
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Becoming Disabled - Nearly one in five Americans live with some type of disability, making them the largest minority group in the country. Yet too many of us don’t conceptualize the disabled as having a shared social identity or political status. We ask why.
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Tue, 12/27/2016 - 2:00pm
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Barbra Streisand: Redefining Beauty, Femininity, and Power - Kathleen's guest writes in a new biography about Barbra Streisand that from the inception of her career, she was not only an exceptional singer but a different kind of singer. They discuss what makes her unique.
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Tue, 12/27/2016 - 1:00pm
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Organization Reunites Veterans With Lost Medals Of Valor - Military medals mark extraordinary acts of valor, so when a Purple Heart or other medal of valor goes missing, it can be traumatic for the veteran and their kin. A non-profit organization called Purple Hears Reunited tracks down and reunites lost or stolen medals of honor with service members or their family. The founder shares stories of medals lost and found.
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Mon, 12/26/2016 - 2:00pm
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Winston Churchill - New York Times bestselling author, Candice Millard joins us after 2:00 for a discussion of her latest book; Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill
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Mon, 12/26/2016 - 1:00pm
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'Are We Smart Enough To Know How Smart Animals Are?' - According to a growing body of research, animals are not only smarter than we thought but also engaged in forms of thinking we have only begun to understand. We're joined by one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people to discuss his latest book, "Are We Smart Enough To Know How Smart Animals Are?"
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Thu, 12/22/2016 - 2:00pm
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The Aliens Are Coming! - A bestselling science writer ponders one of the greatest questions of all: Is there life beyond Earth? He shares the extraordinary science behind our quest to identify life in the universe. | Download |
Thu, 12/22/2016 - 1:00pm
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Virgin Voters: The History Of Voting Among America's Youth - Conventional wisdom holds that young voters are inherently unreliable. But it wasn't always this way. Throughout the 19th Century, young people voted en masse in wild and spectacular fashion. They were the most coveted demographic in politics. The author of the new book "The Virgin Vote" joins us to offer a history lesson on America's youth vote.
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Wed, 12/21/2016 - 2:00pm
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New Children's Book Explores The Life Of Folk Musician Pete Seeger - Pete Seeger may very well be the great curator of America's songbag. He devoted his life to saving and singing folk songs and the stories behind the lyrics. He was more than a banjo picker. He was a political figure, too. The author of a new children's book "Let Your Voice Be Heard" shares the life and times of the Grammy winning folk musician.
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| Wed, 12/21/2016 - 1:00pm |
Russian Hacking - The New York Times recently completed a thorough investigation into the Russian hacks and one of those investigative journalists joins us today to discuss it.
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| Tue, 12/20/2016 - 2:00pm |
Antibiotic Resistance In Farm Animals - We look at the problem of antibiotic resistance within farm animals, and how that food supply could be affecting us all.
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Tue, 12/20/2016 - 1:00pm
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The Carrier Deal, Trump's Cabinet Appointments And Growing Economic Inequality - An economics reporter discusses Donald Trump's deal in Indiana to save the roughly 1,000 jobs at Carrier, and what the president-elect's cabinet appointments may signal for the future of the U.S. economy.
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| Mon, 12/19/2016 - 2:00pm |
Do We Have A Drinking Water Crisis? - We talk about the problem of lead in our drinking water. It’s been a year since the Flint, Michigan water crisis, and it may still be unsafe to drink the water in that city. Milwaukee is having problems of its own, which we discuss with a local journalist, as well as the researcher who exposed the issues in Flint.
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Mon, 12/19/2016 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For December 19, 2016 - The editor of NPR's politics desk discusses the latest political news, including the ongoing investigation into Russian hacking, how Donald Trump's cabinet is shaping up, and President Barack Obama's legacy in the closing days at the White House.
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Thu, 12/15/2016 - 2:00pm
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Holiday Book List - After 2:00, Kathleen is joined by Librarian extraordinaire, Nancy Pearl and Milwaukee’s own Daniel Goldin of Boswell Books to talk about their favorite books of the year, which make perfect gifts for the holidays!
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Thu, 12/15/2016 - 1:00pm
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Health Plan Premiums On The Rise - Premiums for some health plans under the Affordable Care Act are on the rise as some states are seeing fewer options for insurance companies. The editor in chief of Kaiser Health News discusses what's behind the trend and where things might go under the Trump administration.
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| Wed, 12/14/2016 - 2:00pm |
Beyond Fact Checking: The Trump Presidency - President-elect Donald Trump has been criticized for making statements that are factually wrong from his campaign to his recent statements that his election was one of the biggest electoral college landslides in history. But how should journalist treat those non factual statements without appearing as being biased themselves? A political science professor joins Kathleen to discuss.
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Wed, 12/14/2016 - 1:00pm
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How To Sleep - A medical expert answers some of the most common questions about our sleep patterns. For example, how much sleep do you need? Can you train yourself to need less sleep? How does caffeine affect our sleep cycle? What about digital devices in bed? And is it OK to take melatonin regularly?
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| Tue, 12/13/2016 - 2:00pm |
A Son's Story Of Caring For His Father - A local author joins us to discuss his sensitive and also humorous memoir of caring for his father suffering from dementia. The book is "And Good Night to All the Beautiful Young Women; A Tale of Episodic Dementia" .
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| Tue, 12/13/2016 - 1:00pm |
Betsy DeVos As Secretary of Education - Like several of President Elect Donald Trump’s cabinet choices, his choice of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education is quite controversial. Voucher and school-choice groups have praised his selection, but public education advocates fear she will destroy America’s public education system. We look at both sides of the debate with two guests.
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Mon, 12/12/2016 - 2:00pm
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Careful With Those Historical Comparisons - Political analysts have not shied away from issuing historical comparisons to help explain the rise of Donald Trump. You've heard them bandied out throughout the past year and a half, and the message they carry is that our current political moment is history repeating itself. But our guest warns that we must be careful with such parallels.
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Mon, 12/12/2016 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For Dec. 12, 2016 - President-elect Donald Trump continues to appoint cabinet members for his upcoming administration. An editor with The Daily Beast joins us to discuss what Trump's choices signal, as well as the intertwining business interests that could impact U.S. foreign policy. And we also look at a pair of high-profile court cases unfolding in South Carolina.
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Thu, 12/08/2016 - 2:00pm
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Syrian Brothers Flee War-Torn Country For Milwaukee - In 2012, the Chabo brothers fled Syria as the country was just beginning a civil war. They settled in Milwaukee less than two years later for asylum. Today, their Christian faith keeps them strong as they worry about the friends and family they've left behind in a city that has largely turned to rubble. They discuss their journey to the United States and share about how music has kept them together.
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| Thu, 12/08/2016 - 1:00pm |
Is Trump Draining The Swamp? - David Cay Johnston, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and best-selling author of a trilogy on the American Economy joins us. In a recent article for The Daily beast, he writes about President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to drain the swamp in Washington, and how his appointments seems to be contradictory to the promises he made the workers who voted for him.
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| Wed, 12/07/2016 - 2:00pm |
Forgiveness Is Good For Your Health - Recent studies show that forgiving people can be good for your health! We are joined by a professor of psychology who says forgiveness is connected to better health, more happiness, and better relationships. He also shares his tips on moving from vengeance to forgiveness.
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| Wed, 12/07/2016 - 1:00pm |
Voter Anger At An All Time High - Voter anger at Washington may have contributed to the surprise election of Donald Trump this year, according to a recent survey that shows 9 in 10 voters agreeing that ‘Elected officials think more about the interests of their campaign donors than the common good of the people.’ The President of The Citizen’s Cabinets, Voice of the People campaign joins us to discuss the mood of voters and how their citizen cabinets could be the key to getting government back on track for the will of the people.
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Tue, 12/06/2016 - 2:00pm
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'Anatomy Of A Song:' Dissecting Popular Music's Timeless Tunes - The author of "Anatomy of a Song: The Oral History of 45 Iconic Hits That Changed Rock, R&B and Pop" joins us as we explore the unique stories behind some most iconic songs, including tunes by Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones and Loretta Lynn.
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Tue, 12/06/2016 - 1:00pm
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The Rise Of Walker, The Fall Of Unions - The rise of Scott Walker, from the Milwaukee County executive's office to the governor's Mansion in Madison, was largely marked by his union battles. After passing Act 10, Gov. Walker survived a rare recall effort and recently won reelection again. A Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel looks back at the five year anniversary of the budget repair bill and how it's affected classrooms and union membership across the state.
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Mon, 12/05/2016 - 2:00pm
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Milwaukee Mayor Weighs In On Job Creation In City's North Side Neighborhoods - The mayor of Milwaukee and other city officials talk about the latest efforts to bring well-paying jobs to the city's north side neighborhoods. The area once relied on companies like A.O. Smith to provide family-sustaining wages, but many businesses have shuttered their operations over the decades. But a resurgence is underway at the 30th Street Industrial Corridor and it's using the success of the Menomonee Valley as a blueprint.
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Mon, 12/05/2016 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For December 5th - We 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.
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Thu, 12/01/2016 - 2:00pm
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Identity Politics And The Wisconsin Recount - The post-election analysis has Democrats asking themselves how the country's diversity should shape their party's platform. Some political scientists say it's time liberals end identity politics in order to win back government positions. We also discuss the latest in the Wisconsin's presidential recount effort with the expert witness who testified in the Dane County case earlier this week.
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Thu, 12/01/2016 - 1:00pm
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The Cop 22 Under President Donald Trump - Many people around the world are wondering if president-elect Donald Trump will try to pull America out of the Paris Climate Agreement. We discuss the prospect and the potential outcomes if we do with an Environmental Science and Public Policy expert.
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