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, 04/27/2017 - 2:00pm | Milwaukee's Movers and Shakers - At 2 p.m., we talk to three people who are helping change Milwaukee for the better. Darryl Johnson, Diane De La Santos and Gretchen Mead were honored at the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation earlier this month, which celebrated the “good news” of successful efforts to revitalize neighborhoods. They join us to discuss what things are happening to improve the city, and what still needs to be done. | Download |
Thu, 04/27/2017 - 1:00pm
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Immigration Policy Under The Trump Administration - In the first months of Donald Trump's presidency, immigration to the U.S. has decreased, and arrests of undocumented immigrants has increased. We look at the Trump administration's policy and rhetoric surrounding immigration with Joseph Rivas, an immigration attorney in Milwaukee, a beneficiary of the DACA program, and Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies in Washington, D.C.
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Wed, 04/26/2017 - 2:00pm
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Agreeing To Disagree: Dissecting The Roots Of America's Polarized Politics - At a time of social and political discord, the one thing Americans do seem to agree on is just how polarized we’ve become. An examination of the historical, social and political forces that are fostering divisiveness and how to counter them
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Wed, 04/26/2017 - 1:00pm
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Lessons From A Year Of Seafood - Paul Greenberg spent a year eating seafood at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The results were complicated. He joins us to talk about his health, the health of the ocean and his Frontline documentary, “The Fish on My Plate,” which premiered April 25.
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Tue, 04/25/2017 - 2:00pm
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Why The World Still Loves The Beatles - The Beatles formed in 1960 and went on to be the best-selling band of all-time. But by the end of 1970, their collaboration was over. We look at the group's enduring popularity, even with generations who were not yet born during their era.
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Tue, 04/25/2017 - 1:00pm
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Trump Backs Down On Push To Include Border Wall Funding In Budget - Congress has to pass a budget by the end of this week to avoid a government shutdown. When President Trump insisted that funding for the controversial U.S.-Mexico border wall be included in the budget, it seemed like a shutdown was unavoidable. But then the president backed down, deciding that budgeting for the wall can wait until the fall, when Congress has to pass another spending bill. We take a look at the state of the budget in anticipation of Friday's deadline.
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Mon, 04/24/2017 - 2:00pm
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Independent Bookstore Day - Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday, April 28. It has been celebrated each year, the last Saturday of April, since 2004. Bookstores bring a lot to the community-- a place to gather, an anchor for the neighborhood. We talk with Daniel Goldin, owner of Boswell Book Company, about a few of the books that he'd like to highlight for this year's celebration.
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| Mon, 04/24/2017 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political For April 24, 2017 - President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office are nearly up. The milestone corresponds with a heated week in Washington as the government runs up to a possible shutdown Friday. Republicans agree they don't want a shutdown, but can't agree on how to avoid one. We'll discuss the spending bill, the French election and the March for Science with the National Correspondent for Bloomberg News.
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Thu, 04/20/2017 - 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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Thu, 04/20/2017 - 1:00pm
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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, 04/19/2017 - 2:00pm
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"Evicted: Poverty And Profit In The American City" - Kathleen's joined by the author of "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City." The critically acclaimed book is based on years of embedded fieldwork in Milwaukee's poorest neighborhoods. It examines how evictions result in extreme poverty and economic exploitation. The author was recently awarded a MacArthur "geniu s" grant for the work.
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| Wed, 04/19/2017 - 1:00pm |
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, 04/18/2017 - 2:00pm
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Thousands Of Scientists Plan To March For Science - On April 22, thousands of scientists will take part in an international March for Science, with events across the globe. Organizers say it’s the first step in a global movement to defend the vital role science plays in everyday life, including in health, safety, economies, and governments. Two scientists share why they’ll be there.
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| Tue, 04/18/2017 - 1:00pm | What's Next In North Korea? - The White House has had some strong words for North Korea in the past week, saying that the era of "strategic patience" is over. Two guests join us to discuss where relations with North Korea go from here. | Download |
Mon, 04/17/2017 - 2:00pm
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Local Filmmaker Puts His Worldly Travels Into New Book - A local filmmaker has recently put together a collection of stories based on the people and events he's captured during his career making documentaries around the globe, from a military doctor in Afghanistan to a homeless Vietnam vet.
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Mon, 04/17/2017 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For April 17, 2017 - Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office are up. How would you rate the president? On today’s show, we will discuss his job performance, the prominence of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, the ostracization of Steve Bannon, and the new hard stance against Russia -- for starters. The Nation’s National Affairs Correspondent joins us.
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Thu, 04/13/2017 - 2:00pm
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Loyal To A Fault: Trump Supporters Stand By Their Man - Author Nancy Isenberg joins us to take a closer look at Trump supporters. According to a recent Washington Post article, only 3 percent of his voters would have chose differently, if given the chance for a do-over. We’ll discuss why this allegiance is felt so passionately, despite ongoing reports of Russian election interference, a stalled national healthcare plan, and those notorious uncensored tweets.
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| Thu, 04/13/2017 - 1:00pm |
How Americans Feel About Paying Taxes - As this year's deadline approaches, it's not unusual to hear people complaining about filing their taxes. But how does the country feel about the idea of taxes as a whole? We're joined by the author of "Read My Lips: Why Americans are Proud to Pay Taxes," to talk about why she thinks people are generally happy to contribute.
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Wed, 04/12/2017 - 2:00pm
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What Does It Mean To Be White? - A cultural studies professor offers her take on white privilege and why so many of us deflect, deny and evade the topic of racism, and the implications of our own racial identity.
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Wed, 04/12/2017 - 1:00pm
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Wisconsin's Teacher Shortage: Past, Present And Future - Wisconsin faces an unprecedented teacher shortage. At the same time, the UW-Madison’s highly-rated School of Education now receives about one-quarter of the applicants it has in the past. An education reporter connects the dots between Governor Walker, Act 10 and an exodus of present and future teachers from the state.
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Tue, 04/11/2017 - 2:00pm
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What Might Child Care Reform Look Like In America? - In a recent speech, President Trump said his administration will fight for “ access to affordable childcare” in America. But what would that actually look like? This hour, our guest policy expert looks at where childcare is falling short in America, reforms that have been proposed, and the criteria that should be taken into account when considering any proposed solution.
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Tue, 04/11/2017 - 1:00pm
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What Do We Know, And Not Know, About Possible Trump-Russia Ties? - What do we know about possible ties between President Donald Trump and Russia? After F.B.I. director James Comey confirmed last month that the agency is investigating whether or not members of Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election, further details have been sparse and speculation is running wild. This hour, a reporter sums up what we know about the investigation so far, the major players involved, and the possible outcomes.
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Mon, 04/10/2017 - 2:00pm
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Wisconsin Poets Celebrate National Poetry Month - We're celebrating National Poetry Month by speaking with current Wisconsin Poet Laureate, Karla Huston, and soon-to-be-inaugurated Milwaukee Poet Laureate, Roberto Harrison, who both read some of their own work and their favorite works of others.
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Mon, 04/10/2017 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For April 10, 2017 - Where to start this week? Our topics of discussion range from White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon’s demotion in the Trump administration, to the Syrian gas attack on its citizens, to the mounting tensions over North Korea’s nuclear testing. We also look at the Neil Gorsuch confirmation. It's the latest from Washington wih our guest, an Emmy Award-winning reporter.
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Thu, 04/06/2017 - 2:00pm
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O'Reilly Allegations Shine Light On Issue of Workplace Sexual Harassment - Advertisers are fleeing Fox News after a New York Times report revealed multiple legal settlements over allegations of sexual harassment or other inappropriate behavior by Bill O’Reilly, one of the network’s most prominent hosts. While it’s a high-profile example of sexual harassment in the workplace, it’s not an uncommon one, according to several studies, and can adversely affect both men and women. This hour, we look at the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace, how common it is, the forms it can take, and the responsibility of the employer when cases arise.
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Thu, 04/06/2017 - 1:00pm
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How One Public School District Turned Things Around, And How Other Districts Might Follow Their Lead - Under the direction of Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, the push to expand charter schools in the United States is gaining momentum. Critics of public schools say they’re too slow and difficult to reform, and charter schools offer more options. But our guest says that public schools are more than capable of adapting, and shares the story of a school district that’s making big investments in students, teachers and the community...on a minimal budget...and how it could serve as a model for other public schools.
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Wed, 04/05/2017 - 2:00pm
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Milwaukee Music Teacher Nominated For Grammy - When Erica Breitbarth arrived at Milwaukee's Reagan High School in 2009, she was a recent college grad and Reagan had no real music program. Since then, Breitbarth has grown the music program to include over 400 students and has become the first Wisconsin nominee for a Grammy Music Educator Award. She finished as a top 10 finalist out of over 3,000 nominees.
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Wed, 04/05/2017 - 1:00pm
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Is Vladimir Putin The Villain That Some Are Making Him Out To Be? - There are two contradictory narratives about Vladimir Putin and Russia. One is that the Russian President is an arch-villain, set on destroying the West. While others see Russia as the "dying Bear" that is close to its end. We look at both theories, and where the truth lies.
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Tue, 04/04/2017 - 2:00pm
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How The Great Lakes Region Can Build On Its Strengths And Thrive Well Into The Future - A new report from the Urban Institute looks at today’s economic, demographic, and social trends in the Great Lakes region, including Wisconsin. This hour, a guest researcher breaks down the findings, and how policymakers can use the information to improve the quality of life and long-term economic prospects for residents of the region.
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Tue, 04/04/2017 - 1:00pm
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The GOP's Rocky Transition From Opposition Party To Governing Party - The Republican Party’s transition from opposition party to governing party hasn’t been an entirely smooth process, as evidenced by the recent collapse of the GOP health care bill. Deep divisions, formed during the Obama years, still exist within the party, and could threaten to stall future legislation. This hour, a political reporter looks at where the party in power goes from here. Our guest also profiles the Republican congressman tasked with oversight of the Trump administration.
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Mon, 04/03/2017 - 2:00pm
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Looking At The Relationship Between Trump And Congress - After failing to come to an agreement on healthcare, there have been renewed questions about whether or not President Trump and Republican lawmakers can work together to fulfill many of the president’s campaign promises. This hour, a writer digs into Trump’s relationship with Congress, where they may find common ground in the future, and the contentious issues that may lead to more legislative clashes in the coming months.
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Mon, 04/03/2017 - 1:00pm
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All Things Political For April 3, 2017 - The plot thickens with the ongoing Senate Intelligence Committee hearings into Russia with findings of some 1,000 paid hackers to create fake news targeting the Clinton campaign in key states in the 2016 election. We discuss the hearings, the ongoing health care act dilemma and Trump’s tweet regarding changing the libel laws and his continuing battle with the NY Times. A Bloomberg reporter is our guest.
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