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, 02/28/2017 - 2:00pm
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The Agnoizing Choice Of Public Schools In Segregated Cities - Separate but unequal schools were deemed unconstitutional in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education. But more than 50 years later, there are serious disparities playing out in urban school districts with predominately black student enrollment across the country. A racial injustice reporter with The New York Times discusses her own personal battle over where to send her daughter to school in Brooklyn and how a community of parents confronted school administrators and each other.
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Tue, 02/28/2017 - 1:00pm
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Why Aren't Millennials Interested In Running For Office? - Washington, D.C. has been in either a state of gridlock or scandal for decades and it may be leaving millennials disenchanted with government and its ability to improve American lives in a real, tangible way. According to new research, young people increasingly feel alienated by today's politics. The author of "Running From Office: Why Young Americans are Turned Off to Politics" discusses the troubling trend that could threaten U.S. democracy in the future.
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Mon, 02/27/2017 - 2:00pm
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Selma's Youngest Marcher Reflects On Civil Rights Movement - The youngest person to participate in the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama reflects about her lifelong commitment to civil rights, sharing stories from her new memoir aimed at young adults, “Turning 15 On The Road To Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March.”
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Mon, 02/27/2017 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For February 27, 2017 - Despite growing numbers of protestors and legislative roadblocks, Trump marches on with his agenda. Today we talk with an assistant professor of politics at Occidental College in Los Angeles to cover these ongoing developments, and consider what could unfold in the days ahead.
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Thu, 02/23/2017 - 2:00pm
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'A Journey Into The Wild And Haunting World Of Dolphins' - The author of "Voices in the Ocean" shares her heartbreaking story of how dolphins healed her broken heart. After suffering from a divorce and the death of her father, her spirits were finally lifted after a pod of spinner dolphins suddenly decided to swim along with her. The moment sent her on a pilgrimage to understand these beautiful mammals of the sea.
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Thu, 02/23/2017 - 1:00pm
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The Parallels Between The Trump Resistance Movement And The Tea Party - The election of President Barack Obama in 2008 " scared the living daylights " of many people who typically sat on the sidelines and helped spark the Tea Party movement, which proved to be a powerful force in American politics. Is the same thing happening now in reaction to the election of Donald Trump? A staff writer at The Atlantic explains the similarities and the differences between the two movements and what we might expect over the next few years.
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Wed, 02/22/2017 - 2:00pm
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What Are The Biggest Digital Security Threats In The Coming Year? - From Russian hackers to ransomware attacks, there are plenty of potential digital security threats on the horizon. This hour, a WIRED reporter breaks down what we should be on the lookout for, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
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Wed, 02/22/2017 - 1:00pm
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How Underclass Americans Carried Trump To The White House - A series of stories documenting how working-class Americans in rural areas throughout the country helped put Donald Trump into the White House just won journalism's prestigious Polk Award. The reporter discusses his time spent in Rust Belt towns throughout the Midwest.
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Tue, 02/21/2017 - 2:00pm
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Holocaust Survivor And Historian Opens Up In New Memoir - One of the world's most prominent historians on the Holocaust just published the second dramatic installment to his memoirs, "Where Memory Leads: My Life." The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and professor emeritus of history at UCLA recounts losing his parents to the horrors of the Holocaust.
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Tue, 02/21/2017 - 1:00pm
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30 Years Of Reporting On Donald Trump - A new in-depth book from a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist covers the long arc of Donald Trump's career, from his boyhood days in Queens, New York, to his rise to the White House.
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Mon, 02/20/2017 - 2:00pm
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What Bobby Kennedy Can Teach Today's Democrats - The author of a new biography on Robert F. Kennedy says today's Democrats would be wise to take on a progressive agenda like Kennedy did in the '60s. He also talks about his latest research into Joseph McCarthy and his red scare investigations.
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Mon, 02/20/2017 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For Feb. 20, 2017 - The alleged connections between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russian officials in the lead up to the election continues to be the story that won't go away. The president's executive order on immigration doesn't appear to be fading from the headlines either. One of the editors of The National Journal reflects on the Trump administration's first month in office, including the extraordinary amount of leaks coming out of the White House, the latest cabinet confirmations and the ongoing animosity between the commander-in-chief and the media.
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| Thu, 02/16/2017 - 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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Thu, 02/16/2017 - 1:00pm
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The War Against World War I - A Georgetown history professor is out with a new book, "War Against War: The American Fight for Peace, 1914-1918," that chronicles the untold story of the movement that came close to keeping the United States out of World War I. One of the lawmakers who led the charge against American intervention was none other than Wisconsin's own Robert La Follette.
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Wed, 02/15/2017 - 2:00pm
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Skyrocketing Child Care Costs: Impacts And Solutions - Child care costs in the U.S. have skyrocketed. In 33 states, including Wisconsin, it’s now more expensive to send a child to day care than to college. At a whopping $10,000 a year, child care gobbles up one-fifth of a median household’s income and 60 percent of household budgets on minimum wage. A professor of social work and a state lawmaker look at impacts of and solutions to this issue that’s affecting so many families.
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Wed, 02/15/2017 - 1:00pm
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The Aftermath Of Michael Flynn's Resignation - Michael Flynn resigned from his post late Monday as President Donald Trump's national security adviser for allegedly consulting with the Russian ambassador to the United States about the sanctions ordered by President Obama, and for misleading officials inside the White House, including Vice President Mike Pence. The latest reporting alleges that the Trump administration knew about the incident for weeks. Reporters from The Washington Post and Politico offer the latest in the developing story.
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Tue, 02/14/2017 - 2:00pm
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The Labor Of Love - Kathleen's guest has researched the history of sex and romance in modern America and found that although dating has changed significantly over the century, it has almost always stayed connected to work. "Labor Of Love: The Invention Of Dating" is the book we discuss.
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Tue, 02/14/2017 - 1:00pm
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Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. Lincoln - Sunday marked the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, one of the country's greatest presidents and one of the all-time great orators in our political history. The Illinois state historian discusses the life and legacy of the nation's 16th president and why he remains as relevant as ever. | Download |
Mon, 02/13/2017 - 2:00pm
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Pay-What-You-Can Restaurants Now Serving in Milwaukee And Around The World - In today's America one in six are food insecure. That's nearly 50 million people who turn to things such as purchasing cheaper and often less nutritional foods, relying on food pantries and stealing or scavenging in order to keep themselves and their families fed. Pay-what-you-can restaurants and cafes have been popping up all over the world, including here in Milwaukee, to provide another option for those in need and for those who support them.
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Mon, 02/13/2017 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For Feb. 10, 2017 - It sure looks like President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration is headed for a showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court. The Progressive's editor in chief joins us to discuss the latest ruling and how the upcoming fight to confirm Neil Gorsuch may influence how cases across the nation move forward. And we unpack Gov. Scott Walker's latest budget address and how it contrasts with his previous proposals.
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Thu, 02/09/2017 - 2:00pm
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Name The 10 Most Significant Historic Events In Your Lifetime - What's the most significant historic event in your lifetime? That's the question that the Pew Research Center asked Americans recently and the survey results may surprise you. A historian joins us to shed light on each of these major moments in American history, and we hear from a variety of listeners who share their memories. | Download |
Thu, 02/09/2017 - 1:00pm
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How President Trump Could Build An Autocracy - The former speechwriter for President George W. Bush wrote at length recently in The Atlantic that the preconditions are present in the country for President Donald Trump to create a kind of "empty democracy." In the piece, the neoconservative author writes, "If this were happening in Honduras, we'd know what to call it. But it's happening here instead, and so we are baffled."
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Wed, 02/08/2017 - 2:00pm
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As Courts Consider Trump Immigration Order, Some Refugees Make A New Home In Wisconsin - President Trump's executive order to block refugees from seven predominantly Muslim countries has roiled American politics and sown confusion at airports and in communities. But the biggest toll may be on would-be refugees. In this hour, we hear stories of the families who have left everything behind to start a new life in Wisconsin.
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Wed, 02/08/2017 - 1:00pm
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Protecting Young Brains From Pesticides And Other Agents - Pesticides and other chemical agents have shown to negatively affect young brain functioning. A combination of emerging research and public health protections are helping children's brains stay healthy. But could that change if the Environmental Protection Agency rolls back certain environmental regulations?
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Tue, 02/07/2017 - 2:00pm
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'The Rain In Portugal:' Former Poet Laureate Shares His Latest Collection - Former Poet Laureate, Billy Collins, joins us to talk about his latest collection of poetry. From dogs having no idea they're in Minneapolis to eating a really big peach, Collins captures a variety of ideas with beauty and clarity.
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Tue, 02/07/2017 - 1:00pm
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The Case For President Trump's Executive Order On Immigration - President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration is likely to head to a constitutional showdown, perhaps landing at the U.S. Supreme Court. The Trump administration says the order keeps America safe and will ultimately survive the courts. We hear from a law expert and Wisconsin elected officials who, like nearly half of Americans surveyed, agree with most of the aspects of the travel ban. | Download |
Mon, 02/06/2017 - 2:00pm
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A Much Needed History Lesson On Frederick Douglass - President Donald Trump issued a statement last week in honor of Black History Month. The president's comments about Frederick Douglass drew criticism because it seemed he implied the African-American abolitionist of the 19th century were still alive. While Trump continues to be ridiculed in the press, the truth is we could all use a little history lesson about the man who said "If there is no struggle, there is no progress." | Download |
Mon, 02/06/2017 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For Feb 6, 2017 - It's hard to keep up with all the news coming out of the White House these days. From cabinet confirmations and U.S. Supreme Court picks, to phone calls with foreign leaders and the Trump administration's antagonism against the mainstream media. We unpack the latest political news while looking forward to the stories that are likely to dominate the headlines in the days to come.
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Thu, 02/02/2017 - 2:00pm
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New Book Chronicles George Washington's Warning To Future Generations - The author of the new book, "Washington's Farewell," explores the first president's farewell speech and how it foreshadowed a series of fears that, unfortunately, have largely come true, including hyperpartisanship, excessive debt and costly foreign wars.
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Thu, 02/02/2017 - 1:00pm
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Improving The Teacher Workforce - Studies show that teachers have a great impact on the success of their students, both in the classroom and once they graduate. A new Brookings report illuminates how school systems need to recruit, prepare, improve and retain teachers in order to improve student outcomes.
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Wed, 02/01/2017 - 2:00pm
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Trump's Environment - Within a week of taking office, President Trump signed executive orders to speed two large pipeline projects, vowed to slash environmental regulations, and prohibited employees at key science-related agencies from communicating with the public. An environmental reporter discusses Trump’s stance on the environment and what it may spell for the future.
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Wed, 02/01/2017 - 1:00pm
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Steve Bannon's Growing Influence Inside The White House - Steve Bannon's influence in the White House is growing. The former editor of Breitbart has gone from courting white nationalists to writing inauguration speeches. In an unorthodox move, President Donald Trump's chief strategist could soon have a seat on the National Security Council. Our guest discusses how Bannon might be the biggest figure in the Trump administration and could be the driver of policy over the next four years. | Download |