Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests.
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”To the Best of Our Knowledge” is a Peabody award-winning national public radio show that explores big ideas and beautiful questions. Deep interviews with philosophers, writers, artists, scientists, historians, and others help listeners find new sources of meaning, purpose, and wonder in daily life. Whether it’s about bees, poetry, skin, or psychedelics, every episode is an intimate, sound-rich journey into open-minded, open-hearted conversations. Warm and engaging, TTBOOK helps listeners fe ...
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Wisconsin and the World.
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Wisconsin Life celebrates the people, places, history and culture of the state. Come with us as we kayak the Mississippi River, interview musicians in Milwaukee, and bake pasties in Rhinelander. We connect you with diverse people and ideas through short stories updated twice a week.
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Host Norman Gilliland provides listeners with a wide variety of classical music, presents a story from "Grace Notes," and holds the popular "Midday Quiz." Musicians traveling through Wisconsin often stop by the studio for live performances, discussions about their most recent works, and upcoming shows.
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Host Síle Shigley plays a wide selection of traditional and new folk music including Americana, bluegrass, acoustic blues, Celtic, Nordic and frequent highlights from Wisconsin artists. You'll also hear the voices of Jeff Durkee and Steve Gotcher, who share their folk music talents as rotating hosts!
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"BETA" comes from producer/host Doug Gordon. BETA is a polyphonic mosh pit where high culture and low culture collide, taking an immersive, innovative, playful and provocative approach to exploring arts, culture and technology.
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Hosts Norman Gilliland and Emily Auerbach invite distinguished faculty guests from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to discuss topics in music, art, writing, theater, science, education, and history.
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Join host Larry Meiller every weekday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on The Ideas Network stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests.
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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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"Simply Superior" is a public affairs program focused on events and issues in Northwestern Wisconsin hosted by award-winning journalist Robin Washington.
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What's got you scratching your head about the Milwaukee area? WUWM investigates your questions.
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Derailed is a limited-run podcast from Wisconsin Public Radio about Wisconsin's high speed rail line that never was.
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"WPR Reports" features in-depth investigations from Wisconsin Public Radio. The current project is an audio documentary, "How We Got Here: Abortion in Wisconsin Since 1849," which examines Wisconsin's abortion ban, how it came to be and how Wisconsinites have lived with and without it since.
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"Newsmakers" is a weekly news and current affairs talk show produced by WPR's La Crosse News Bureau. The program's host/producer is Ezra Wall (pictured above) with La Crosse senior news editor/producer John Davis. Interviews on the program explore politics, education, the environment and other regional issues relevant to southwest Wisconsin and adjacent portions of Minnesota and Iowa.
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"Route 51" is a regional talk show hosted by Shereen Siewert focusing on issues important to the north-central Wisconsin area, as well as featuring regional music, culture, and arts. Topics include proposed legislation, sustainability, health care, economics, agriculture, and the justice system.
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“The Morning Show” is a live, call-in program hosted by Kate Archer Kent that provides news and thoughtful conversation through a Wisconsin lens. We seek diverse voices on state and national news, arts, culture and social issues.
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Hosted by Rob Ferrett, "Central Time" takes a unique approach to cover a variety of topics. Executive producer Dean Knetter and producers Tim Peterson, Colleen Leahy, Lorin Cox, Beatrice Lawrence, and Richelle Wilson explore the latest news, cultural trends, and explore ideas -- big and small -- finding the best guests to discuss these thought-provoking topics. Sarah Hopefl is the program's technical director.
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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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Prosecutors are the most powerful people in the American criminal justice system. "Open and Shut," a new podcast from Wisconsin Watch and Wisconsin Public Radio, shines a light on how prosecutors do their jobs — and the danger of allowing that power to go unchecked. Hosted by reporter Phoebe Petrovic, "Open and Shut" is the culmination of nearly three years of investigative reporting. The seven-part series follows two district attorneys in Wisconsin's Fox Valley and their impact on victims, ...
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'The West Side' is currently on hiatus. Central Wisconsin regional program 'Route 51' has expanded its focus to include western Wisconsin. "Route 51" is a regional talk show hosted by Shereen Siewert focusing on issues important to the central and western Wisconsin areas, as well as featuring regional music, culture, and arts. Topics include proposed legislation, sustainability, health care, economics, agriculture, and the justice system.'Route 51' airs on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 88.3/Menomoni ...
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Great writers are great readers. And they have amazing stories to tell. Not just about the books they write, but about the books they read. Anne Strainchamps and the producers behind “To the Best of Our Knowledge” have been asking authors for years to tell a story about that one book that left a mark. A book they can’t forget. A book that changed everything. Now they’re sharing these stories with you, delivered in a weekly micro-podcast. New bite-sized episodes every Friday. Learn more at tt ...
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Going for Broke is a co-production of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project and PRX’s "To The Best of Our Knowledge" at Wisconsin Public Radio. The three-part series hosted by broadcaster Ray Suarez centers on Americans who have lived on the edge. They share their sometimes startling economic experiences and also insight into our society as a whole. Each hour also includes some of our country’s top thinkers on income inequality, among them the legendary writer Barbara Ehrenreich, author of ...
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We turn back the clock with local historians to find out what life in the Northwoods used to be like. This is part of an initiative by WXPR to tell the history and culture of northern Wisconsin.
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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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Local features from the Northwoods of Wisconsin. As reported by WXPR 91.7. Catch the entire archive in addition to daily news stories at https://www.wxpr.org/topic/local-features.
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On the second Tuesday of every month, we hear from our contributors in the field. Susan Knight and Gretchen Gerrish both work for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Limnology at Trout Lake Station. Scott Bowe is the Director of Kemp Natural Resources Station.
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Join Bret Baier - Host of Special Report on The FOX News Channel - twice weekly for The Bret Baier Podcast. Every Tuesday, listen to the All-Star Panel where Bret focuses on the most important topics on the minds of Americans. Bret is joined each week by a rotating all-star panel of experts to discuss the policies, practices, and solutions to the biggest issues of the day. Every Thursday on Common Ground, Bret sits down with lawmakers, business leaders, and public figures from different pers ...
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First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30 year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout eac ...
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Award winning host, author and journalist Laura Flanders interviews forward-thinking people from the world of politics, business, culture and social movements. The show explores actionable models for creating a better world by reporting on the people and movements driving systemic change. We spotlight the solutions of tomorrow, today. The show airs on PBS stations in over 200+ US markets, and airs on 50+ community radio stations, and is available on YouTube and here as a podcast. Online subs ...
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Eat Your Heartland Out is a series dedicated to highlighting the rich, yet often overlooked, culinary depth of the American Midwest. Food is the storyteller while host Capri S. Cafaro serves as your audio tour guide through this region spanning 12 states. The show aims to weave a tapestry of cultural diversity, immigration history, migration patterns and agricultural variations in each episode. Expect to gain new insights about Midwestern foodways through compelling interviews with historian ...
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What to do with diseased plant debris; Creating a rock garden
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We talk with Diana Alfuth about disposing of diseased plants. And then at 12:30 we look at how to design and care for a rock garden.
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Our lives are so rushed, so busy. Always on the clock. Counting the hours, minutes, seconds. Have you ever stopped to wonder: what are you counting? What is this thing, that’s all around us, invisible, inescapable, always running out? What is time? Original Air Date: November 18, 2023 Interviews In This Hour: Time, loss and the Big Bang — Finding s…
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What to do with diseased plant debris; Creating a rock garden
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We talk with Diana Alfuth about disposing of diseased plants. And then at 12:30 we look at how to design and care for a rock garden.
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'The streets know him, the police don't': Families of slain men in Milwaukee march for accountability
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On the last day of the RNC, people rallied in Milwaukee, speaking out against police violence. They called for justice for Samuel ‘Jah’ Sharpe Jr., who was shot and killed by police earlier this week, and D’Vontaye Mitchell, who was killed after being restrained by hotel security guards in June.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Trump asks for Milwaukee's vote as Republican National Convention ends
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The GOP presidential candidate tries to leave on good terms with the city of Milwaukee and state of Wisconsin.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Film critic and broadcaster Hanna Flint joins us to talk about her cinematic memoir, “Strong Female Character.” Also, film and television critic Matt Zoller Seitz and fellow film critic Walter […]
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The world’s best athletes will soon be descending upon the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Watching thousands of runners, swimmers and gymnasts enter the stadium for the Opening Ceremony is electric. But then, when you think about all the people who helped those athletes succeed and get them to where they are now, that’s inspiring.Nancy Jorgens…
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How Are Wisconsin Voters Reacting To The RNC?
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In recent months, Americans have witnessed a former President face criminal conviction, talks of an incumbent presidential nominee stepping down, and most recently a horrific assassination attempt on former President Trump that was nearly a success. Amidst the chaos, where do voters stand? And do they see a light at the end of the tunnel that is Am…
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First, Jim Ward is back to help you prep your car for summer travel, including making sure your air conditioning is in good shape, and how to determine if your […]
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Milwaukee-area Ukrainians hope to sway GOP VP pick Vance to back military aid to their homeland
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Past statements and action by the Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance have raised concerns here and abroad.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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With a career spanning over four decades, Steve Earle has proven himself a master storyteller and one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. In 1986, his record Guitar Town, was released to wide-spread critical acclaim, shooting to number one on the country charts, and is today, regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Whi…
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On this episode of Tent Show Radio, experience a heartwarming presentation of Glen Campbell’s biggest hits and the stories behind them, delivered by the music legend’s band leader and guitarist of 15 years, Jeff Dayton. Nashville artist Jeff Dayton’s career is a success story built on hard work, faith and professionalism. The Minnesota native grew …
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On this episode of Tent Show Radio, enjoy thrilling performances from award-winning Native American music group Brulé. Brulé has pushed the boundaries of contemporary Native American rhythms and classic rock in their genre-blending selections. Their electrifying show consists of a rock ensemble augmented with an array of traditional Native American…
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Summer insect infestations, and how wolves impact other carnivores on Isle Royale
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Ants, Japanese beetles, ticks and mosquitoes all present challenges this time of year. We learn how to deal with all of them and more. Then, we look at the complex […]
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'A complete dud': Restaurants and businesses around Fiserv Forum are struggling
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Restaurants and businesses inside the RNC's soft perimeter expected to see an economic boon this week. So far, the only economic impact has been bad business.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Out-of-state officers shot and killed a man wielding two knives blocks away from the RNC
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Officials say police officers have shot and killed a person in Milwaukee about five blocks outside of the Republican National Convention’s outer security perimeter.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Hovde calls Baldwin a 'rubber stamp' for Biden, as Wisconsin Senate race gets brief national stage
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Eric Hovde, a leading Republican challenging Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin this year, speaks at the RNC.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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The many health benefits of laughter, Daily sugar intake fell after UK sugar tax imposition, Strawberry Balsamic Caprese Salad
This week Zorba and Karl talk about how laughter truly might be the best medicine, and they discuss why a sugar tax in the UK led to a drop in […]By Wisconsin Public Radio
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Breaking Up with Capitalism: Malaika Jabali on Wisconsin's Discouraged Black Voters
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As the Republican National Convention comes to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Laura talks with award-winning reporter and author, Malaika Jabali, author of "It's Not You, It’s Capitalism: Why It’s Time to Break Up and How to Move On”. Wisconsin is one of the most racially unequal states in the country, with rising housing costs outpacing wages and one of th…
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Dan Jacobs has received numerous accolades as a chef in Milwaukee, including as a James Beard Award semifinalist. He’s cofounder of the American-Chinese restaurant DanDan and fine dining spot EsterEv. Jacobs became the hometown hero on the most recent season of “Top Chef: Wisconsin.” He talked with Steve Gotcher of WPR’s “BETA” about representing t…
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All-Star Panel: Reporting Live From the RNC
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The Republican National Convention continues in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the midst of a very somber time for the country. Former President Trump was well received by the crowd in his first appearance in the public eye following the assassination attempt against him. Americans also got news many had been waiting months for: Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH)…
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Larry visits Door County to hear about local theater and maritime history
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Larry and his team broadcast live from Fish Creek. We talk with Jeff Herbst, Doc Heide, and Lachrisa Grandberry from Northern Sky Theater about the performing arts scene in Door […]
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Thousands march in downtown Milwaukee to protest the Republican National Convention
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Temperatures reached nearly 90 degrees Monday, but that didn’t stop people from turning out by the thousands for a demonstration downtown. The Coalition to March on the RNC hosted a rally in Red Arrow Park in protest of the Republican National Convention.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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With RNC underway, delegates reflect on the GOP's vision for America
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Delegates at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee are excited to envision a future under the direction of former President Donald Trump.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Physical rehab through video conferencing, and eating cheese improves mental health as we age
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Telehealth can be an effective path to rehabilitation for some patients. Then, the consumption of cheese contributes to improved mental health among Europeans, a new study says.
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Stevens Point high school junior Jane Story has performed with the Madison Symphony and the Milwaukee Symphony, among others. She's performed on NPR's From the Top and has placed in the Finale Forte twice. She'll be performing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra during the July 10 Concert on the Square. She returns …
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25 years after crane collapse, local iron workers and the Milwaukee Brewers honor the deceased
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A Sunday ceremony outside American Family Field is bittersweet for relatives.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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How the MPD has prepared for the RNC in Milwaukee
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Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman details how the department trained and prepped for the Republican National Convention.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Red, White & Brew event kicks off the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
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As delegates and other visitors streamed into town over the weekend for the Republican National Convention, a welcome party drew thousands of guests, and also some detractors, to the Summerfest grounds.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Interfaith leaders rally in Milwaukee to promote the We All Belong campaign
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Local and national interfaith leaders gathered for a rally to promote the We All Belong campaign in Milwaukee Sunday. The campaign aims to protect democracy and reject white Christian nationalism.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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The requests are rolling in! Tune in for an eclectic mix of listener-selected folk favorites from Woodie Guthrie, Jim Post and more!By Wisconsin Public Radio
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Full Conversation- Breaking Up with Capitalism: Malaika Jabali on Wisconsin's Discouraged Black Voters
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While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. The following is from our episode Breaking Up With Capitalism featuring Malaika Jabali, on Wisconsin's discouraged black voters. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our…
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Lindsay Hendricks from the Green Bay Botanical Garden is back to give you tips on how to pamper your annuals this summer. Then, we get a tour of a small […]
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Most Americans take their sovereignty for granted - the nation’s right to make its own laws and govern its own people. The same rights we recognize in other sovereign nations, with one glaring exception — the Native nations and tribes who were here first. For Native Americans, sovereignty is not some abstract idea. It’s an ongoing, daily struggle. …
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Locals weigh in on Milwaukee welcoming the Republican National Convention to the city
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The Republican National Convention is finally set to kick off in Milwaukee next week. Some folks are highly anticipating it, while some others wish it wasn’t happening here.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Lindsay Hendricks from the Green Bay Botanical Garden is back to give you tips on how to pamper your annuals this summer. Then, we get a tour of a small […]
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Here's how Republicans want to win Wisconsin
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It's a combination of efforts in the cities, suburbs and rural areas, but it all comes down to closing in on those margins.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Small but deliberate steps to reduce waste during Republican National Convention
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Politics aside, Milwaukee is out to demonstrate its ability to host the RNC and future major events. City and civic leaders are touting the beauty of our lakefront and the vibrancy of Milwaukee’s arts, entertainment and dining scene. Meanwhile, there are more basic components to consider — including how we manage waste.…
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This week on "BETA," Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs shares his experience making it to the finals of Top Chef. Actor Griffin Dunne tells of his childhood experience in a Hollywood family and why he wanted to write his memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club. Author Kaliane Bradley talks about her debut novel and her unique twist on time travel.…
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In the face of immense polarization, a record level of Americans are grappling with depression and anxiety – navigating life in a country they don't believe in regardless of their political stance. Luckily, there are people on Capitol Hill determined to put a stop to this. Governor Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) join Bret to exp…
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As RNC nears, Milwaukee public transit users prepare for bus delays and detours
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The Republican National Convention is less than a week away, and many bus riders are figuring out how they’ll get around the city with bus service changes and delays.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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