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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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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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Why is Wisconsin a swing state? That’s the question at the heart of this podcast, which explores the state’s historical and current political climate.
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What's got you scratching your head about the Milwaukee area? WUWM investigates your questions.
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Meet the people behind the creativity and discoveries at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.This show is no longer active.
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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 is no longer being updated, check out Midwest Moxie.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 tribal members hope to hear from candidates, as Native voter registration effort grows
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Wisconsin Native Vote sponsored a Brewers tailgate Thursday, saying it wanted to do something fun to promote its ongoing effort to encourage Native Americans in Wisconsin to vote.By Chuck Quirmbach
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A WUWM reporter shares observations from the RNC
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Fueled by cold brew, WUWM's Maayan Silver has been reporting both inside and outside of the Republican National Convention’s security zone. Here's what she's seen — and heard.By Audrey Nowakowski, Maayan Silver, Lina Tran
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Liberace is from West Allis. Why isn't he memorialized there?
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Liberace is arguably one of Wisconsin's most famous sons. Yet there's no monument — or even a plaque — dedicated to his memory in his hometown of West Allis.By Joy Powers, Rob Larry
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4 years after unrest in Kenosha, how are voters there feeling about the 2024 election?
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The police shooting of Jacob Blake, and the subsequent killings of two protesters, Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber, and the injury of a third by then-Illinois resident Kyle Rittenhouse two days later sparked outrage and political divisions in Kenosha. Where are voters now?By Maayan Silver
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Thursday 8/15/24: Milwaukee County Budget, Sickle Cell Disease, 'The Moving City', beach science
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We dive into the Milwaukee County budget. We learn about Sickle Cell Disease. We tell you about a mobile piece of artwork in Milwaukee. Plus, share some beach science.
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Experience the Wisconsin State Fair from a first-timer’s perspective
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Join Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez as she explores the wonderland of the Wisconsin State Fair with Lake Effect’s Jimmy Gutierrez, a lifelong Wisconsinite, as her tour guide.By Jimmy Gutierrez, Xcaret Nuñez
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Wednesday 8/14/24: Yesterday's election results, Eric Von Fellowship, Chirp Chat
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Key results from yesterday’s primary election. WUWM’s Eric Von Fellowship from past and current fellowship recipients. Learn about bird banding alongside young, aspiring scientists.
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Wisconsin voters reject ballot measures to change how governor can spend federal funds
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The Republican-proposed constitutional amendments, which Gov. Tony Evers called an attempted 'power grab' on handing out federal money, were rejected by about 15 percentage points.By Chuck Quirmbach
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Tuesday 8/13/24: A Tribute to Survival, first time at the Wisconsin State Fair
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Future of the large rotating powwow exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum. First-time Wisconsin fair experience. A canned Sangria company founded by Milwaukee mixologists.
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MPD chief defends out-of-state officers' shooting of Milwaukee man during RNC
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Columbus, Ohio, police officers who were in town for the RNC shot and killed a Milwaukee man while they were debriefing the day's events about a mile away from the convention. The shooting sparked community protests and calls for answers from the MPD.By Eddie Morales
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Monday 8/12/24: Tomorrow's primary election, police chief on fatal RNC shooting
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Overview of tomorrow’s partisan primary election. Where things stand in the presidential race in Wisconsin. The Milwaukee police chief addresses fatal RNC shooting by out of state police officers. State park recommendations, including our very first to be founded.
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Democrats' Assembly seat battle in Bay View, downtown and East Side could have wider effects
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In the Aug. 13 primary election, incumbent Rep. Ryan Clancy faces a challenge from fellow Democrat Jarrod Anderson.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Capitol Notes: What's at stake in Wisconsin's partisan primary?
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This week's Capitol Notes is all about Tuesday's partisan primary and the slightly bigger one in November that may be overshadowing it. Tune in to find out about candidates and constitutional amendments.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Amanda Huff & Steve Peplin: Live at Lake Effect
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Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features Milwaukee's own musical duo Amanda Huff & Steve Peplin.By Audrey Nowakowski, Trapper Schoepp
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We Are Water: 10th annual celebration highlights need to respect & steward Milwaukee’s shared waters
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August 11 will mark Milwaukee Water Commons’ tenth annual We Are Water celebration at the newly restored McKinley Beach.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Black Arts MKE is needed in Milwaukee & the stories are for everyone, says executive director
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This year marks the ten year anniversary of Black Arts MKE, a non-profit aimed at increasing the availability and quality of African American arts and culture.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Democratic enthusiasm up, but still a very close presidential race in Wisconsin
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The August release of the Marquette Law School poll shows some important shifts in the race, but as is often the case, Wisconsin looks narrowly divided in the presidential race.By Maayan Silver
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Would you drive eight hours roundtrip to hear the Harris-Walz ticket? These Milwaukee women did
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The Democratic ticket held a rally in Eau Claire, and GOP VP nominee J.D. Vance was also in the city.By Chuck Quirmbach
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How you can canoe down the Wisconsin River and spend the night on a sandbar
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Going camping is a favorite summer pastime for many Wisconsinites. Summer is also a great time to explore Wisconsin’s many scenic waterways. In this month’s Wandering Wisconsin we help you plan a trip where you can do both!By Becky Mortensen
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Eau Claire prepares for a whirlwind Wednesday, with visits from Harris, Walz and Vance
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Eau Claire residents react to the new Democratic ticket and the arrival of GOP VP hopeful J.D. Vance.By Chuck Quirmbach
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Teaching confidence one table at a time: Tonda Thompson of 'She Slangs Wood'
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Woodworking is not traditionally a woman’s field — especially among women of color — but one Milwaukee native is defying the odds. Tonda Thompson is setting up shop, including her own sawmill, in the Harambee neighborhood.By Susan Bence
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What to know about the constitutional amendments on the Aug. 13 ballot
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For the first time, Wisconsinites will vote on constitutional amendment ballot questions in a primary election. The amendments could have a big impact on how Wisconsin’s governor is able to allocate funds.By Jimmy Gutierrez, Emily Files
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Voters sift through August ballot questions that Wisconsin Democrats call an attempted 'power grab'
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The proposed state constitutional amendments would give the legislature more say-so over spending federal dollars.By Chuck Quirmbach
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Swing State of the Union Episode 5: Us vs. Them
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Politics in Wisconsin, and in the nation, often boils down to an “us vs. them" mentality. But how did we get here, and what’s keeping politics polarized?By Joy Powers, Sam Woods
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Are you interested in a safe election season in Wisconsin? Here are some groups doing the work
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Ever since the proliferation of election denialism and the threats that it spurred, local groups have been working to equip people with information to counteract it.By Maayan Silver
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Transportation Secretary Buttigieg talks trains, grain, but not about VP campaign while in Milwaukee
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited a federally-supported port facility in Manitowoc on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, he made two stops in Milwaukee that were open to the news media. Buttigieg hailed Biden Administration infrastructure spending but didn't discuss the Democratic ticket.By Chuck Quirmbach
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