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What's got you scratching your head about the Milwaukee area? WUWM investigates your questions.
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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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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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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 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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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 is no longer being updated, check out Midwest Moxie.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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Carvd N Stone's positive news content is elevated through new Amazon partnership
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"Carvd N Stone," a Black and woman-owned media company in Milwaukee, has launched a story telling series with Amazon.By Teran Powell
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Making Wisconsin: Hmong refugees and the promise of something better
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees resettling in the U.S., but what drove many out of Laos? And how have they made a home in Wisconsin, which is home to the third largest Hmong population in the country?By Jimmy Gutierrez
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'Journal Sentinel' reporting finds MPS fails to act on teacher exit surveys
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A review of nearly 900 exit surveys from MPS employees who left their jobs found common threads. But the school district doesn't analyze or learn from exit reviews.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Thursday 5/15/25: Evolution of citizenship, MPS exit interviews, Milwaukee Music Roundup
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How the idea of citizenship has changed throughout our state and nation’s history. What MPS teachers are telling the district when they retire or leave. New nostalgic songs from local musicians.
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Making Wisconsin: How sanctuary movements have succeeded and failed
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WUWM's Making Wisconsin series dives into the history of sanctuary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and our country with Sergio González, Marquette University assistant professor of history and author.By Audrey Nowakowski
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Wednesday 5/14/25: Hmong immigration, arts funding tension, science fiction standouts
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The story of one Hmong family that immigrated to the United States and the history of Hmong resettlement. The tension between local arts groups over funding. Science fiction films that stand out.
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The Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin are opening a historic tavern on May 17, 2025. Wittenbel's Tavern, established in 1906, has been restored to recreate a post-Prohibition 1930s tavern.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Tuesday 5/13/25: Ending atmospheric science, history of sanctuary, Tavern Tuesday
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The end of UWM's Atmospheric Science program and its students' uncertain future. The history of sanctuary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and our country. Tavern Tuesdays explores how Wisconsin reacted to prohibition.
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'What matters is measured': Black kids make up 96% of youth corrections
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Data points often inform budgets and policy. They can also be a tool for transparency. That’s what happened when Milwaukee County recently released its dashboard showing racial demographics of youth in County corrections. Ninety-six percent were Black. Zero percent were white.By Jimmy Gutierrez
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Monday 5/12/25: Immigration in Milwaukee, incarceration of youth, coffee and tariffs
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How waves of immigration have created our multicultural city. The demographics of the young people incarcerated in Milwaukee County. Green initiatives at Stone Creek coffee and how they’re navigating tariffs.
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Making Wisconsin: A speedy review of 300 years of Milwaukee's immigration history
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Waves of immigration to Milwaukee have made our home a multicultural and vibrant city. But it hasn't always been a warm welcome. Here's a rundown of immigration to Milwaukee and Wisconsin.By Katherine Kokal
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Celebrating print media, DIY publishing and free expression with Milwaukee Zine Fest
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WUWM Digital Producer Graham Thomas spoke to vendors and librarians at Milwaukee Zine Fest — an event celebrating print media, DIY publishing and free expression.By Graham Thomas
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Museum exhibition traces the 60+ years legacy of a thriving Black-led Little League in Milwaukee
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The exhibition, “Going to Work for the Community: A Visual History of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League” explores the history of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League baseball team in Milwaukee.By Teran Powell
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Thursday 5/8/25: Black maternal and infant outcomes, green initiatives and tariff navigation, Milwaukee and immigration
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Healthcare professionals improving Black maternal and infant outcomes. Green initiatives and tariff navigation at work at Stone Creek coffee. How Milwaukee has been shaped by immigrants.
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'Frozen in time': Exploring Black Point Estate's layered history
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Lake Effect is partnering with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin to bring you stories about beer and brewing in our state. We’ll be sharing these histories with you leading up to the grand opening of the restored Whittnebel’s Tavern at Old World Wisconsin.By Eddie Morales
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Summer is prime time to visit the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
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The Apostle Islands offer some of the most stunning views in the state. You'll find miles of shoreline with unique features like sea caves and sandstone cliffs.By Becky Mortensen
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Wednesday 5/7/25: Black mental health initiatives, "Speak.", Apostle Islands
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A new initiative to address the mental health needs of Black Milwaukeeans. The film “Speak.” follows students on a persuasive speech team. Plan a trip to the Apostle Islands.
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Tuesday 5/6/25: Public Allies in Milwaukee, The Dells documentary, Black Point Estate
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How federal cuts affect Public Allies, an AmeriCorps program that helps develop young leaders. A documentary about young international students who work in the Wisconsin Dells. A historic home and museum in Lake Geneva.
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How the Milwaukee community came together to support LGBTQ pioneer Sharon Dixon
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Throughout her career, Sharon Dixon has been involved with nearly every women’s bar in Milwaukee. After decades of serving her community, Dixon was recently in need of their support in return.By Audrey Nowakowski
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Monday 5/5/25: Latino immigration reality and perception, undocumented rights, 'unseen'
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We explore Wisconsin’s immigrant history and our perception of Latino communities. Towards an inclusive future and fighting for the rights of undocumented people. “unseen” on the life of a blind, undocumented immigrant.
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Cesar Chavez BID to hold Cinco de Mayo street festival and market
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Cesar Chavez BID has organized a street festival and market to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a safe way — blocking off the street with vendors and activities for people of all ages.By Joy Powers
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May Day brings community groups and advocates together to defend immigrant and worker rights
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May 1st signals International Workers Day. In Milwaukee, hundreds gathered to advocate for worker and immigrant rights.By Maria Peralta-Arellano
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Gardening in Milwaukee: It doesn't have to be fancy
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Beginning your own garden can often be an overwhelming experience, but we break down how to make the hobby more approachable for new growers.By Maria Peralta-Arellano
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Local crisis nursery helps keep kids safe as caregivers handle life’s challenges
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The La Causa Crisis Nursery & Respite Center has been a haven for children when their families are in crisis for more than 30 years.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Thursday 5/1/25: Cinco de Mayo on Cesar Chavez Drive, Film Fest documentaries, Zine Fest
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How the Cesar Chavez BID is planning this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration differently. Documentaries at the Milwaukee Film Fest. A look into April’s Zine Fest held at Milwaukee’s Central Library.
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One year later: Reflecting on UWM's pro-Palestinian student encampment
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One year ago, student-led protesters started an encampment at UW-Milwaukee, protesting the war in Gaza. It was one of many such encampments on college campuses across the country. What can be learned from that time and what’s changed in the last year?By Jimmy Gutierrez
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Wednesday 4/30/25: Protest safety, Sharon Dixon, Ice Age Trail highlights
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Protest safety ahead of May Day marches in Milwaukee and across the country. Sharon Dixon – a local LGBTQ pioneer bearing witnes to six decades of support. What Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail has to offer.
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MPS says it will clean up lead paint in 100+ schools by the end of the year. How?
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Milwaukee Public Schools leaders announced their lead remediation plan for the 106 schools in the district built before 1978. It comes as the CDC has denied the city's request for help.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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