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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| Wed, 05/31/2017 - 2:00pm |
Milwaukee's Lead Crisis - Milwaukee has a lead problem, one that will cost the city millions and could take up to 50 years to fix. That's according to a new Public Policy Forum report released earlier this month. Part of the problem lies in the lead service lines connecting public water mains to private homes and buildings. The city alone has 40 percent of the state’s lead service lines. And it's one of thousands in the nation with lead poisoning worse than Flint, Michigan, according to a Reuters investigation . Just how extensive is the problem, and why is it so widespread? We tackle that question with our guests.
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Wed, 05/31/2017 - 1:00pm
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Watergate's Relevance Today - Nearly 45 years ago, five men were arrested for breaking and entering at the DNC headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. What followed was the unraveling of a cover-up, the discovery of abuses of power, an impeachment process, and Nixon's resignation. Through the years, political controversies have often been called the "modern-day Watergate." We take a look back at its legacy and its relevance today with John Dean, former White House Counsel for Nixon, and Scott Armstrong, staff member of the Senate Watergate Committee.
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| Tue, 05/30/2017 - 2:00pm |
A Closer Look At Jared Kushner - A recent ProPublica investigation found that tenants of several Baltimore-area apartment complexes owned by Jared Kushner's real estate company said the units are kept in disrepair, tenants who try to move out are threatened and sued, and tenants who fail to pay rent on time are humiliated. We talk to Alec MacGillis, the author of that investigation, and a Washington Post reporter who's looked into Kushner's holdings, what they're worth, and how is family is enmeshed in them.
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| Tue, 05/30/2017 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political For Tuesday, May 30 - We discuss the top news of the week with Jon Allen, a journalist and co-author of "Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign."
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Mon, 05/29/2017 - 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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Mon, 05/29/2017 - 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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Thu, 05/25/2017 - 2:00pm
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Beyond the Bark: Dogs Who Do More - Lyric is a fruit-sniffing beagle who detects prohibited produce in luggage as part of the USDA Beagle Brigade. Drago, a spinone italiano therapy dog with an endearing habit of cocking his head to the side, provided comfort to those affected by Sandy Hook. In a new book by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh , we hear the untold stories of several four-legged heroes.
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Thu, 05/25/2017 - 1:00pm
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How Our Sleep Schedules Affect Our Mental Health - A clinical psychologist explains the links that researchers have found between our sleeping patterns and our general mood and health. Studies have shown that circadian rhythms are particularly important among those who suffer from a mental illness.
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| Wed, 05/24/2017 - 2:00pm |
Fake News Across The Political Spectrum - Ultra-conservatives have Breitbart. Ultra-liberals have Louise Mensch. We take a look at how conspiracy theories are spread through traditional media formats, and what it says about our current political moment.
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| Wed, 05/24/2017 - 1:00pm |
All Things Extraterrestrial - Mars sure has a good poker face. If there's life on the planet, why haven't astronomers found it yet? We talk with a reporter from the magazine Scientific American who says: " The Search for Life on Mars Is about to Get Weird ." Also, we look at "the most mysterious star in the galaxy," called "Tabby's Star," and the theories as to why it might be dimming. Some say it's a sign of extraterrestrial life.
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| Tue, 05/23/2017 - 2:00pm |
News Of The Day - A senior investigative reporter at Politico and a professor at UCLA are with us to break down the latest news from Washington D.C. and abroad.
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| Tue, 05/23/2017 - 1:00pm |
The Rise Of The Healthcare Industry - We're joined by the author of a book tracing the history of the healthcare industry in America. She discusses how it became a big money business and how it can be reformed to better serve the needs of everyday people.
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| Mon, 05/22/2017 - 2:00pm |
Party Loyalty Is Stronger Than You Think - The White House has been hit with scandal over the past few weeks, most recently with reports that President Trump revealed classified information to Russian officials soon after his controversial firing of FBI Director James Comey. But many congressional Republicans have stood by the President through the uproar. History says they'll continue to do that. Democrats would too, faced with the same situation. This hour, we look at past presidencies as a guide as our guests argue: party loyalty is stronger than you think.
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| Mon, 05/22/2017 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political - It was a wild week of news in Washington D.C. A political reporter from Bloomberg and NPR's White House correspondent join Kathleen to recap the biggest stories and discuss where they may take us next.
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| Thu, 05/18/2017 - 2:00pm |
Environmental Policy Under Trump - We take a look at environmental policy under President Trump. Tomorrow is the last day of the climate change talks in Bonn, Germany. Will Trump follow through on his campaign promise to pull out of the Paris climate agreement? Also, there have been significant changes in the Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump administration, including recent firings of several scientists on a major EPA advisory board.
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| Thu, 05/18/2017 - 1:00pm |
Tackling Wisconsin's Teacher Shortage - Wisconsin schools are in crisis. Twenty-five percent of school districts here face an "extreme shortage" of key positions, according to the Milwaukee-Journal Sentinel. It follows a national trend that transcends concerns about Act 10. But there is reason to be positive: new programs are cropping up to get brand-new educators into the game. At 1 p.m., we talk about these new programs, what sparked them, and why teaching may still be a good career choice.
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| Wed, 05/17/2017 - 2:00pm |
New Allegations At The White House: What Do They Mean For National Security? - The President is accused of sharing confidential information with Russian officials. We ask our guest: what does the news mean for national security and relationships with U.S. allies?
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| Wed, 05/17/2017 - 1:00pm |
U.S.-Russia Relations Under Trump - We look at how the news that President Trump apparently told the Russian foreign minister and ambassador highly classified information about ISIS is playing out in Russia. What are Russian interests, and how will this affect the future of U.S.-Russia relations?
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| Tue, 05/16/2017 - 2:00pm |
Federal Job Vacancies - The FBI Director isn’t the only government vacancy. The Trump administration has been filling jobs at a slow pace - there are over 500 senior-level jobs requiring Senate confirmation. How is the government running with so many empty desks? We talk to two guests about the effects of federal job vacancies.
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| Tue, 05/16/2017 - 1:00pm |
Afghanistan Policy Under President Trump - The Trump administration has proposed sending more military advisors to Afghanistan - 3,000 more troops, to be exact. The goal is to continue assisting Afghan security forces. We talk to Thomas Gouttierre, an expert who lived in Afghanistan for nearly a decade, about what the potential change in policy could mean.
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| Mon, 05/15/2017 - 2:00pm |
Lessons From Another's Bookshelf - You can learn a lot about someone from what they're reading. Our guest surveyed over two hundred active and retired four-star military officers about their reading habits for his book, " The Leader's Bookshelf ." We talk to him about what those reading lists say about the military leaders who wrote them.
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| Mon, 05/15/2017 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political - We talk about news that happened over the weekend and what to pay attention to in the coming week.
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| Thu, 05/11/2017 - 2:00pm |
The People Of Janesville - The southern Wisconsin city of Janesville was recently featured in a new book: " Janesville: An American Story. " The book uses Janesville as a symbol of middle-class America, telling the story of the fallout from the 2008 closing of a General Motors’ assembly plant. We talk to two people featured prominently in the book about their experience post-2008 and learn if what the book says about Janesville-- and middle class America-- is accurate?
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| Thu, 05/11/2017 - 1:00pm | Whirlwind At The White House - It's been a whirlwind at the White House this week. Former Attorney General Sally Yates testified to a congressional committee, saying she believed former security advisor Michael Flynn was "compromised with the Russians." Then, in a shocking twist, the Trump administration fired FBI Director James Comey. At 1 p.m., we take a look at the current state of Washington with our guests. | Download |
Wed, 05/10/2017 - 2:00pm
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David McCullough On The American Spirit, And The Traits That Define Us - One of the nation’s most well-known and renowned historians, David McCullough, joins us to talk about the traits and characteristics that define us as Americans, and how that can guide us towards a greater good in this current political climate.
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| Wed, 05/10/2017 - 1:00pm |
Breaking Down The Terrill Thomas Case - Terrill Thomas’s death last year from dehydration in the Milwaukee County Jail has sparked debate and may lead to charges for several jail staffers. We’ll talk about the facts of the case, how this could have happened and what it means for Wisconsin’s jails.
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| Tue, 05/09/2017 - 2:00pm |
Seniors Work With Student Artists-In-Residence As Part Of UWM Program - We talk to participants of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's student artist residency program, where student artists facilitate arts programming at senior living centers in exchange for room and board.
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| Tue, 05/09/2017 - 1:00pm |
What's Next For The AHCA - Last week the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care Act to overhaul the Affordable Care Act. But Republicans' fight to repeal Obamacare is far from over. The AHCA hasn't been scored by the Congressional Budget Office yet, and it faces significant hurdles in the Senate. We'll talk to Paige Wifield Cunningham of the Washington Post and Paul Howard of the Manhattan Institute about the bill.
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Mon, 05/08/2017 - 2:00pm
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The Cost Of Medical Supply And Drug Waste In The U.S. - As politicians argue over how to bring health care costs down in the United States, some are suggesting that they take a look at what’s being thrown away in our nation’s hospitals and nursing homes. A ProPublica reporter discusses a new investigation into why millions of dollars of unused medical supplies and prescription drugs are wasted every year, how it might be impacting your monthly premium, and what, if anything, is being done about it.
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| Mon, 05/08/2017 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political for May 8, 2017 - We talk politics of the week with John McCormack, senior writer at The Weekly Standard.
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Thu, 05/04/2017 - 2:00pm
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Bestselling Author Anne Lamott Offers More Wisdom In Newest Book - Loyal readers know Anne Lamott as a woman who asks life's big questions. When faced with her own personal struggles, including alcoholism and questioning her faith, Lamott talks about rediscovering mercy.
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| Thu, 05/04/2017 - 1:00pm |
Recap of the Weeks Top News Stories - We talk with a political analyst about top stories of the week.
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Wed, 05/03/2017 - 2:00pm
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Exploring The Science Of Genius - Throughout the centuries, a handful of very smart individuals have come along, forever changing human history as we know it. These “geniuses,” as we call them, changed their world with their theories, their inventions, their art, and much more, pushing humanity towards something bigger and better. But what exactly makes a genius? This hour, a writer tries to get to the bottom of that question, and how science could offer us some clues.
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| Wed, 05/03/2017 - 1:00pm |
Those Four Cups Of Coffee A Day May Be OK - The most comprehensive study of caffeine's health effects was just published. We talk to James Hamblin, MD, of The Atlantic about the results.
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Tue, 05/02/2017 - 2:00pm
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The New Tricks Retailers Are Using To Get You Spending More Online - When it comes to online shopping, all prices aren’t created equal. You may have noticed that an unpurchased item sitting in your cart may have a much different price after a day or two. But what’s behind that? And how is the emergence of big data changing the way items are sold online? Our guest looks at the new tricks being used by today’s online sellers in order to capture your business and get you spending every dollar you can.
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| Tue, 05/02/2017 - 1:00pm |
First 100 Days: How Did Trump Do? - President Trump's first 100 days are up. How did he do? We talk to a Senior Fellow and Resident Historian at the Roosevelt Institute about where the president's first 100 days fit into history.
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| Mon, 05/01/2017 - 2:00pm |
Milwaukee's Problems Seen Through One Third-Grade Class - A local newspaper columnist wanted to know: what happened to his third-grade classmates at Milwaukee's Samuel Clemens Elementary School? He tracked them down to find out. Some were touched by incarceration, others violence and poverty. We talk to James Causey of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel about what he learned .
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| Mon, 05/01/2017 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political - We talk politics of the week with Emily Beaulieu, Associate Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Kentucky.
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