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There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM host Maayan Silver and Wispolitics.com editor JR Ross as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.
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The Lake Effect Spotlight podcast features some of our favorite conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.Learn more about Lake Effect here.
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Why is Wisconsin so important to U.S. politics? Season 2 explores why the nonpartisan Wisconsin Supreme Court race feels so partisan and why it matters.
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Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.This podcast features full episodes of Lake Effect.Learn more about Lake Effect here.
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What's got you scratching your head about the Milwaukee area? WUWM investigates your questions.
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What Questions Do You Have For WUWM's Beat Reporters?Beats Me answers your questions about how education, the environment, race and innovation impacts life in southeastern Wisconsin.
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What does it take for an entrepreneur to go from an idea to a successful startup? Host Kathleen Gallagher talks with Wisconsin entrepreneurs about how — and why — they've succeeded.How Did You Do That? is no longer being updated, check out Midwest Moxie.
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From pretzels in the news, to pretzels throughout history, to pretzels in pop culture, the Pretzel Podcast is, well, a podcast about pretzels. Hosts Michelle Maternowski and Mitch Teich place the unheralded salty snack front and center.The Pretzel Podcast features interviews, special guests, pretzel taste tests, and surprising insights into the snack food you know and love.
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Wisconsin’s Warming Winters: Trends and ripple effects
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Wisconsin State Climatologist Steve Vavrus says winter is our most variable season. “Even day to day, we can drop to 20 below zero, and then a day or two later, we're up in the 30s. That can make it difficult to tease out a long-term warming signal,” he says.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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WUWM staff picks: A mixtape of love songs just in time for Valentine’s Day
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A mixtape of love songs curated by WUWM Staff for Valentine's Day 2025.By Xcaret Nuñez
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Thursday 2/13/25: Housing Authority financial woes, Thin Ice, love songs
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Financial issues the Housing Authority and what’s being done to address them. A preview of the upcoming series, “Thin Ice 2025 – Our Warming Winters.” A new executive director of Milwaukee Film. A mixtape of love songs picked by WUWM staff.
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Come for laundry, stay for community at The Washroom laundromat
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More than just a place to wash your clothes, a laundromat in Milwaukee’s Murray Hill neighborhood is also meant to be a third space—a community gathering place.By Teran Powell
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MPS announces pick for next superintendent. Who is Brenda Cassellius?
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Milwaukee Public Schools has not had a permanent superintendent since June 2024, when Keith Posley resigned amid allegations of mismanagement.By Katherine Kokal
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Bad Bunny wanted to share Puerto Rico's history of colonization, so he called a Wisconsin professor
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Bad Bunny wanted to share the history of Puerto Rico on his latest album. So his team made a call to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. That’s where a professor was ready to share the island’s history of colonization and radical politics.By Jimmy Gutierrez
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Wednesday 2/12/25: USAID freeze in Wisconsin part two, youth homelessness, bugs
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A Wisconsinite impacted by the Trump Administration’s USAID freeze. New efforts to support young people experiencing homelessness. An entomologist changes hearts and minds on insect importance.
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Introducing 'Swing State of the Union' Season 2: Wisconsin's Supreme Court
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Why is Wisconsin so important to U.S. politics? Season 2 explores why the nonpartisan Wisconsin Supreme Court race feels so partisan and why it matters.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Tuesday 2/11/25: USAID freeze in Wisconsin, Black History Month movies, a local Bad Bunny collab
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The Wisconsin impact of the Trump Administration’s USAID freeze. Historical to horror: movies to watch in honor of Black History Month. A UW professor teams up with rapper Bad Bunny.
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Looking for recipe ideas? Milwaukee Public Library’s historic collection has thousands
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Librarians clipped recipes from the "Milwaukee Journal" over the course of 20 years. Today, it’s a digitized collection called the "Historic Recipe File."By Audrey Nowakowski, Rob Larry
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Historic south side home brings new life to neighborhood under new ownership
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Located at 8th Street and Greenfield Avenue, a building more than 100 years old is being transformed into a new community gathering space and artist hub.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Monday 2/10/25: Capitol Notes, library kitchens, historic recipes
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How Wisconsin politicians are reacting to the Trump administration’s actions. Books and Beyond goes from the stacks to the stove at the Cargill Community Kitchen. Milwaukee Public Library’s Historic Recipe Files.
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Capitol Notes: A Wisconsin take on chaos in the federal government
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This week, WUWM asks JR Ross how President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to downsize the federal government could affect us in Wisconsin, including through the state budget or DEI efforts.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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An appetite for progress: Students from PEARLS for Teen Girls cook with Milwaukee chefs
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The Bronzeville event "Cheers to Pearls Who Cook" brought together teen girls and local chefs for more than appetizers. It was a master class in mentorship.By Maayan Silver
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Vulnerable moment results in success for the only Black-Owned gas station in Wisconsin
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There is just one Black-owned gas station in Wisconsin. It sits at the corner of North Eighth Street and West Atkinson Avenue in Milwaukee, west of I-43. Recently, the business was struggling, so the gas station’s owners made a plea to the community to increase their support. Residents did not disappoint.…
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Thursday 2/6/25: Survive and thrive this winter
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Today's show is all about winter: how to stay safe outdoors and be prepared for emergencies; how to keep your pets healthy; help avoid putting extra stress on your car in the cold; a free winter festival.
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The public’s perceived pros and cons of a proposed We Energies natural gas-fired power plant
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The proposed project in the Kenosha County town of Paris draws numerous speakers at a Public Service Commission hearing.By Chuck Quirmbach
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Two brothers from Afghanistan share how refugee funding now in limbo helped them settle in Milwaukee
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Every year, Milwaukee welcomes refugees from across the globe, including two brothers who made a harrowing journey from Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover in 2021. Now, funding for resettling refugees in the United States is in limbo.By Jimmy Gutierrez
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Milwaukee's Kinship Café promotes community healing through culinary arts
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The Kinship Café on MLK Drive in Milwaukee uses a unique business model to promote the healing of fellow community members.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Ethics complaint filed against Judge Schimel, as Wisconsin Supreme Court race revs up
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An ethics complaint has been filed against Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel, who is running against Dane County Judge Susan Crawford in a contest to determine liberal or conservative control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. At issue are allegations that Schimel has been directly fundraising.By Chuck Quirmbach
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Wednesday 2/5/25: News literacy, refugees in Milwaukee, Latinos in Wisconsin
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News literacy: what it means, and how it helps understand a rapidly changing news environment. The story of two brothers from Afghanistan now living in Milwaukee, and a federal funding pause that hurts refugee resettlement. Latinos in Wisconsin, and the intersection of faith and belonging.
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Tuesday 2/4/25: Correcting corrections, Pearls Who Cook, dive bars
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Superintendent of Milwaukee County's correctional facility speaks about her approach to rehabilitation. A local man incarcerated as a teenager on post-release challenges. What makes dive bars a staple in Wisconsin culture.
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An appetite for progress: Students from PEARLS for Teen Girls cook with Milwaukee chefs
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The Bronzeville event "Cheers to Pearls Who Cook" brought together teen girls and local chefs for more than appetizers. It was a master class in mentorship.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Lesser-known stories of Black Americans in history returns to Marquette
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A lecture series highlighting Black stories missing from American history books returns to Marquette University in honor of Black History Month.By Teran Powell
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Lecture highlighting lesser-known stories of Black Americans in history returns to Marquette
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A lecture series highlighting Black stories missing from American history books returns to Marquette University in honor of Black History Month.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Last year, Milwaukee’s police department pursued more vehicles than ever before. Police pursuits are among the most dangerous duties officers perform and have resulted in several tragic bystander deaths in recent months. So, how does MPD determine when to pursue and when not to?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Monday 2/3/25: MPD pursuit policy, oft-forgotten Black history, Jones Island
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MPD's pursuit policy and how it’s being enforced and monitored. An upcoming lecture about Black history that is often never taught. A documentary that explores the history of Jones Island.
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A Milwaukee native's new book takes readers on a pop culture 'road trip' through the '90s and 2000s
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Milwaukee native Ira Madison III is a cultural critic, TV writer and host of the podcast “Keep It.” His book “Pure Innocent Fun" explores media that inspired his career and impacted his life growing up as a Black gay man in Milwaukee.By Audrey Nowakowski, Graham Thomas
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