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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| Mon, 07/31/2017 - 2:00pm |
All Things Abraham Lincoln - We speak with a professor and Civil War expert all about Abraham Lincoln.
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| Mon, 07/31/2017 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political With Craig Gilbert - We talk about the news of the week with Craig Gilbert of the the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Thu, 07/27/2017 - 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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Thu, 07/27/2017 - 1:00pm
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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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Wed, 07/26/2017 - 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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| Wed, 07/26/2017 - 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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Tue, 07/25/2017 - 2:00pm
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Judy Collins Reveals Lifetime Struggle With Food In New Book - Judy Collins' mother was the queen of making desserts-- fudge, tollhouse cookies, meringue pies. Nothing made her more happy than sugar, but Collins quickly began to realize she was dealing with an addiction that lead her to try a string of famous diets with little long term stability. In her new book, Collins reveals what she's learned through her tumultuous, fraught relationship with food.
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Tue, 07/25/2017 - 1:00pm
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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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| Mon, 07/24/2017 - 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, 07/24/2017 - 1:00pm
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How Residents Are Turning Around A Crime-Ridden Milwaukee Neighborhood - Milwaukee's north side neighborhood of Amani has seen a 27 percent drop in crime rate. A look at an effort by a coalition of residents, faith groups, county officials and police that is transforming a previously crime-ridden neighborhood into a community resource.
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| Thu, 07/20/2017 - 2:00pm |
The Impact Of An Increasing Minimum Wage - Do minimum wage increases hurt or help a city? It depends who you talk to. Seattle's recent increase led to two conflicting studies , differentiated by definitions of "low wage" and impacted by an already growing economy. We look at both sides.
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| Thu, 07/20/2017 - 1:00pm |
All Things North Korea - We look at all things North Korea, including how the country has learned to survive through years of targeted sanctions, how developed their nuclear weapons program is, and how U.S. policy towards the country is changing.
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| Wed, 07/19/2017 - 2:00pm |
American Ulysses (Book) - We talk to Ronald C. White about his book "American Ulysses: A Life of Ulysses S. Grant."
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| Wed, 07/19/2017 - 1:00pm |
What's The Outlook For American Manufacturing? - The American manufacturing industry is in the spotlight this week for the White House's "Made in America Week." This hour, we take a look at the industry: what is the outlook? Are jobs on their way back, or is it really as bad as it seems?
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| Tue, 07/18/2017 - 2:00pm |
Popularity Contest - We talk to Cameron Easley of Morning Consult about July's senator popularity rankings data.
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| Tue, 07/18/2017 - 1:00pm |
Is Obamacare Conservative? - Republicans are at work on a new bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. But so far, their proposals haven't garnered enough support to pass. We talk to a professor and lifelong Republican who says he knows why it's so hard for Republicans to replace Obamacare: it's "fundamentally conservative."
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| Mon, 07/17/2017 - 2:00pm |
Russia Update - We take a look about what revelations about Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a Kremlin-linked lawyer during the 2016 presidential campaign tell us about potential connections between the Trump campaign and Russia.
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| Mon, 07/17/2017 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political - This week on All Things Political, we talk healthcare, President Trump's Election Integrity Commission and more with John McCormack Ron Elving.
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| Mon, 07/17/2017 - 1:00pm | for Monday, July 17 from 1-3 pm - Be engaged, enlightened, and sometimes entertained. Join Kathleen Dunn for conversations with with policymakers, political junkies, authors, and scientists. | Download |
| Thu, 07/13/2017 - 2:00pm |
The Road To Camelot (Book) - We talk to Curtis Wilkie, co-author of "The Road to Camelot: Inside JFK's Five-Year Campaign."
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| Thu, 07/13/2017 - 1:00pm |
Has The American Idea Changed? - We talk politics with James Fallows, National Correspondent for The Atlantic. In his most recent piece for the magazine, Fallows says the way President Donald Trump talks about America, and the American idea, is markedly different from speeches by Presidents Reagan, Carter and Kennedy.
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| Wed, 07/12/2017 - 2:00pm | Combating America's Opioid Crisis - According to new reports, between 59,000 to 65,000 Americans die each year from opioids. It’s been called a national crisis. We’ll talk with a local lawmaker working to fight opioid crisis in Wisconsin. | Download |
| Wed, 07/12/2017 - 1:00pm |
Mayors Taking Charge On Climate Change - The U.S.'s withdrawal from the international Paris Agreement to fight climate change hasn't stopped local governments across the country from taking action on their own. We talk to Mayor Tom Barrett of Milwaukee about dealing with the problem of climate change at the local level.
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| Tue, 07/11/2017 - 2:00pm |
Nancy Pearl's Books Of The Summer - Librarian, best-selling author and literary critic Nancy Pearl joins us to share what she's reading this summer.
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| Tue, 07/11/2017 - 1:00pm |
The Aftermath Of G20 - President Donald Trump's time at the G20 Summit in Germany last week gained attention for his meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. But it also included negotiations on a Syrian cease fire, millions of dollars toward a women's empowerment fund and disagreements on trade and climate. Where does this year's summit of world leaders leave the U.S.?
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| Mon, 07/10/2017 - 2:00pm |
Mental Health Care In The Digital Age - These days, you don't have to pay to see a therapist. You can pay (a lot less) to text with one instead, or get an app that teaches mindfulness meditation to mitigate anxiety. Technology has the potential to make mental health care cheaper and more accessible. But is it effective? We talk to Tom Insel, the former head of the National Institute of Mental Health who left the NIMH for Google, and later to found a mental health tech startup.
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| Mon, 07/10/2017 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political for July 10, 2017 - We talk about the political news of the week with political historian and analyst Julian Zelizer.
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| Thu, 07/06/2017 - 2:00pm |
Overcoming 'Class Cluelessness' - There's been no shortage of discussion about class divides in America over the last few months. In a new book, Joan Williams argues that much of it is misguided and shaped by the elite. She joins us to talk about who the working class really is and her new book, "White Working Class."
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| Thu, 07/06/2017 - 1:00pm |
Chasing the American Dream, Without College - Thirty percent of graduating seniors in the United States this year won't go on to college, and that number is increasing each year. What does their future look like? We talk with a New York Times reporter who interviewed high school seniors about it.
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| Wed, 07/05/2017 - 2:00pm |
Summerfest History - Summerfest turns 50 this year. To celebrate the half-century birthday, we take a look back at the festival's roots with a local historian.
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| Wed, 07/05/2017 - 1:00pm |
Leftist Populism - The midterm elections aren’t until November of next year, but it’s already shaping up to be a season of outsiders. A video game developer, an iron worker, an oncologist and a stay-at-home mom are among those who've announced a 2018 run. They're all on the left, and they never thought they'd get involved in politics until Trump became president. We consider the roots of this populism, what it means for the future of the Democratic party, and whether it will endure.
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Tue, 07/04/2017 - 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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| Mon, 07/03/2017 - 2:00pm |
Revolutionary History With Jon Meacham - In anticipation of July 4, we talk revolutionary and presidential history with historian Jon Meacham.
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| Mon, 07/03/2017 - 1:00pm |
All Things Political for Monday, June 3 - We talk about the political news of the day with Pulitzer-winning investigative journalist and author David Cay Johnston.
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