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, 01/31/2017 - 2:00pm
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What's Holding Back Labor And Union Efforts In This New Economy? - A campaign consultant and former organizing director for the American Federation of Teachers discusses why most unions no longer do large-scale organizing and why they believe the labor movement should adopt a new set of priorities and strategies to become more relevant and effective. | Download |
Tue, 01/31/2017 - 1:00pm
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Refugee Resettlement Director Weighs In On President Trump's Order - The supervisor of Lutheran Social Services' refugee resettlement program joins us to discuss how President Donald Trump's refugee ban is affecting families and services here in Wisconsin.
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Mon, 01/30/2017 - 2:00pm
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Business Leaders Optimistic That President Trump Will Boost Economy - The U.S. economy has been growing since 2009, but many still are frustrated with the pace. Wisconsin business leaders say they're optimistic about where the direction of the economy under President Donald Trump.
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Mon, 01/30/2017 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For Jan. 30, 2017 - It's been a little more than a week since President Donald Trump took office. And a busy week it's been. Bloomberg's national government reporter unpacks the latest political news coming out of Washington.
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Thu, 01/26/2017 - 2:00pm
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Republican Book Clubs Providing Perspective On Conservatism - A small but growing number of young Republicans are participating in book clubs to study and discuss the intellectual traditions of conservatism. Our guest says many of these book clubs have gained popularity during the rise of President Donald Trump and his particular brand of political thought.
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Thu, 01/26/2017 - 1:00pm
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'The America We Lost When Trump Won' - From Langston Hughes to Walt Whitman, American writers have shaped the idea of America. Their characterizations of the "city upon a hill" have been both soft and harsh, but there's often been a stream of optimism, even among those who face gross prejudice since the earliest days of the United States. But according to our guest, a historian and author, the election of President Donald Trump and the vulgarity he displayed on the campaign trail has fundamentally changed the mood, and perhaps the very understanding of America.
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Wed, 01/25/2017 - 2:00pm
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Lessons From Milwaukee's 26 Year-Old Voucher School Program - Donald Trump has voiced support for private school vouchers and if his pick for education secretary is confirmed, such programs could get a big push. For perspective on the effectiveness of vouchers, we look at what we can learn from Milwaukee, which has one of the nation’s oldest school voucher programs.
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Wed, 01/25/2017 - 1:00pm
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First The Elephants, Then The Whole Circus - After nearly 150 years of entertainment, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is folding its tent. "The Greatest Show on Earth," which originated in Baraboo, Wis., has suffered from sagging ticket sales for years. The circus announced late last year that it would no longer be using elephants, much to the delight of animal rights groups. We hear from the circus and a journalist who wrote about the elephant handling industry. | Download |
Tue, 01/24/2017 - 2:00pm
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Social Isolation: A Growing Epidemic - Medical researchers are beginning to recognize the physical, mental and emotional consequences of social isolation. Our guest says it's a growing epidemic. One study has found that the percentage of American adults who say they're lonely has doubled from 20 percent to 40 percent since the 1980s.
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Tue, 01/24/2017 - 1:00pm
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Is Trump Already In Violation Of The U.S. Constitution? - A group of constitutional scholars and former White House ethics lawyers filed a lawsuit Monday alleging that President Trump is in violation of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause by allowing his hotels and other businesses to accept payments from foreign governments. But is it fair or even realistic for Trump to use a full on blind trust with his company? | Download |
Mon, 01/23/2017 - 2:00pm
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A Closer Look At President Trump's Cabinet Picks - Cabinet hearings continue this week for President Donald Trump's nominees. We'll pay particular attention to Betsy DeVos, Trump's pick for Education Secretary, and Steven Mnuchin, a former Goldman Sachs banker, who has been nominated for treasury secretary. | Download |
Mon, 01/23/2017 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For Jan. 23, 2017 - Donald Trump is now officially the 45th president of the United States. A political science professor from the University of Chicago joins us to discuss all the political news since the inauguration.
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Thu, 01/19/2017 - 2:00pm
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Illiteracy: Why So Many Can't Read And What To Do About It - Few factors are as crucial to success as the ability to read. And yet, more than half of American children read only at a basic level. Functional illiteracy can have serious consequences, as it undermines the ability to get a good education, participate in the labor force, and support children in their learning. A cognitive neuroscientist sheds light on “how we read, why so many can’t and what can be done about it.”
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Thu, 01/19/2017 - 1:00pm
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War And Peace: A Look At America's Future Under A President Trump - President-elect Donald Trump did not shy away from using strong rhetoric against both NATO allies and so called adversaries of the United States during the presidential campaign. But what will foreign policy actually look like under the nation's soon to be 45th president? Will it be marked by peacetime or war?
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Wed, 01/18/2017 - 2:00pm
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Reflecting On The Life And Legacy of President Barack Obama - President Barack Obama on Wednesday delivered his final press conference while in the White House. A staff writer at The Atlantic and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson, who Obama has cited throughout his presidency as a source of inspiration and morality, discuss the legacy of the nation's 44th president.
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Tue, 01/17/2017 - 2:00pm
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Fox News Anchor's Book On President Eisenhower - A Fox News anchor talks about his book, "Three Days in January: Dwight Eisenhower's Final Mission," which chronicles that last hours in power for our nation's 34th president.
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Tue, 01/17/2017 - 1:00pm
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What's Next For The U.S. And Russia? - A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor discusses the latest political news involving the U.S. and Russia. He weighs in on how the relationship could be affected by President Barack Obama's sanctions, and the upcoming Trump administration's foreign policy. | Download |
Mon, 01/16/2017 - 2:00pm
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All Things Political For Jan. 16, 2017 - A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist at the Chicago Tribune joins "All Things Political" for a discussion about the latest stories in the headlines, including the upcoming inauguration, the ongoing cabinet hearings and how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s message lives on today.
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Mon, 01/16/2017 - 1:00pm
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Reflections On Civil Rights Icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Milwaukee Public Schools students read their award-winning essays about civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Download |
Thu, 01/12/2017 - 2:00pm
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A New Biography Of President John Quincy Adams - The author of "John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit" talks about the life and times of our nation's sixth president.
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Thu, 01/12/2017 - 1:00pm
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What Is All This Burnout Doing To Us? - Thanks to 24/7 connectivity, Americans are working longer hours than ever before. We respond to emails in the evening and catch up on overdue projects over the weekend. But what is all this work doing to us? This hour, our guest says American work practices are unhealthy, unproductive and unsustainable...and it’s time for something to change.
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Thu, 01/12/2017 - 1:00pm
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The Dossier Heard Round The World - NPR media correspondent discusses the ethical implications behind Buzzfeed's decision to publish an alleged dossier detailing salacious accusations against Donald Trump and his relationship to Russia.
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Wed, 01/11/2017 - 2:00pm
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Somali Teen Explores Links Between Life In A Refugee Camp And Urban Milwaukee - A Milwaukee teenager shares the story of her journey from refugee camp in Africa to urban Milwaukee, and the similarities she sees between these two worlds. She captured her story in a new book.
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Wed, 01/11/2017 - 1:00pm
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What Americans Don't Understand About The Working Class - The presidential election drew a lot of conversation about working-class Americans, but what forces help explain the demographics behind economic populism? A law professor explains how blue-collar workers often resent the poor and how these divisions play out by race and gender.
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Tue, 01/10/2017 - 2:00pm
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What's Up With The High Price Of Healthy Food? - You probably heard the line about Whole Foods and how it should be called "Whole Paycheck." There's a perception out there that a healthy diet is expensive. That's certainly true in some cases. But what is the actual relationship between health and food costs? A pair of food marketing experts break down some of the myths behind our fruits and veggies. | Download |
Tue, 01/10/2017 - 1:00pm
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Examining Trump's Nominations Ahead Of This Week's Cabinet Hearings - Hearings are set to begin this week for Donald Trump's cabinet nominations, most of whom have been controversial. We'll do a primer on some of the more high-profile selections, including Jeff Sessions and Rex Tillerson, and look at the politics that might play out during the vetting process. | Download |
Mon, 01/09/2017 - 2:00pm
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What's Next For First Lady Michelle Obama? - The author of the nationally bestselling book "The Obamas" says Michelle Obama has largely self-edited herself during her time in the White House, in part to insulate her young daughters. But when the first lady has taken to the stump, she's been an effective communicator for a variety of causes. What's next for FLOTUS once she leaves 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?
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Mon, 01/09/2017 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For Jan. 9, 2017 - Mitt Romney's former health care advisor discusses the latest battle in Washington over the repeal and possible replacement of the Affordable Care Act.
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Thu, 01/05/2017 - 2:00pm
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Metaphors: History's Greatest Quotes - "If you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with" is a quote by American singer-songwriter Stephen Stills, and is just one of the hundreds of quotes compiled by the author of the book " Metaphors Be With You" . He joins us today to share more.
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Thu, 01/05/2017 - 1:00pm
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The Incredible Renewable Energy Story Happening In Costa Rica - Costa Rica ran entirely on renewable energy for more than 250 days last year. An environmental reports shares of the Central American nation pulled it off. | Download |
Wed, 01/04/2017 - 2:00pm
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Does Donald Trump Threaten Democracy? - Some Americans have been asking if democracy is in danger in wake of the election of Donald Trump. A political science professor at Harvard University argues that while the country's institutions have never collapsed -- with perhaps exception to the Civil War -- and remain strong, their stability is no guarantee.
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Wed, 01/04/2017 - 1:00pm
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The Powerful Potential Of First Lady Ivanka Trump - First ladies aren't always presidential spouses, and judging by the role she's playing in the transition, Ivanka Trump looks to be an important adviser to her father, president-elect Donald Trump. The author of "First Women" discusses America's modern first ladies and what kind of role Trump's older daughter may have during his time in the Oval Office.
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Tue, 01/03/2017 - 2:00pm
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Have College Campuses Become Liberal Cocoons? - It's been a tug-of-war on college campuses across the country between free speech and creating safe spaces. The presidential election has seem to have amplified these conflicts as student protests have erupted during the lectures from controversial speakers, including at both the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW-Milwaukee. Have universities become liberal echo chambers, and have students become too fragile to differing opinions?
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Tue, 01/03/2017 - 1:00pm
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Younger Americans Now Less Likely To Be Better Off Than Their Parents - Part of the American Dream has always assumed that children grow up to be more successful than their parents. But a new study finds that's increasingly no longer true thanks in large part to rising income inequality. The study found that about half of the children born in the 1980s grew up to actually earn more than their parents, after adjusting for inflation. One of the study's authors explains this growing trend.
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Mon, 01/02/2017 - 2:00pm
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How To Keep Those New Year's Resolutions - Sure, we all make New Year's resolutions, but how many of us actually keep them? The answer, of course, is not many. An author and psychologist offer a few tips to help us put our best foot forward in 2017. | Download |
Mon, 01/02/2017 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For January 2nd, 2017 - Our guest for the first All Things Political of 2017 is a strategic advisor to Senate and House Republican leadership for the past 10 years and a former Director of Planning for Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. He discusses his firm's summary of the 2016 election and all other political news of the week.
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