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WUWM News

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

20h ago20h ago

Daily

News from WUWM

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Capitol Notes

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

6d ago6d ago

Weekly

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 Spotlight

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Lake Effect Spotlight

Audrey Nowakowski, Joy Powers

3h ago3h ago

Weekly+

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: Full Show Podcast

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Lake Effect: Full Show Podcast

Audrey Nowakowski, Joy Powers

5d ago5d ago

Weekly+

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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Bubbler Talk

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

2M ago7w ago

Monthly+

What's got you scratching your head about the Milwaukee area? WUWM investigates your questions.

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UWM Today

Tom Luljak

1+ y ago1+ y ago

Monthly

Meet the people behind the creativity and discoveries at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.This show is no longer active.

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Beats Me

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

3y ago3y ago

Monthly

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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How Did You Do That?

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How Did You Do That?

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

1y ago1y ago

Monthly

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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The Pretzel Podcast

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The Pretzel Podcast

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

4y ago4y ago

Monthly

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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UWM water policy director considers Supreme Court decision impact on Wisconsin wetlands 4:29

2h ago4:29

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A U.S. Supreme Court decision last week has water quality and wetland advocates around the country concerned, including here in Wisconsin. The Court narrowed the scope of federally protected wetlands. UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences professor Melissa Scanlan sheds light on the ruling and what it could mean for Wisconsin.…

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Hundreds of Milwaukeeans have learned Korean cooking from this one woman 4:43

3h ago4:43

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If you want to learn how to make a new dish, you’ll find that many of Milwaukee Recreation’s cooking classes are Korean.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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'A double whammy:' Wisconsin's AAPI entrepreneurs emerge from pandemic, anti-Asian hate 4:34

4h ago4:34

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The U.S. Small Business Administration is focusing on Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs during AAPI Heritage Month and shared resources at a roundtable in Milwaukee in May.By Maayan Silver

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Baseball Commissioner Manfred talks up taxpayer support for Milwaukee Brewers and stadium projects 2:09

4h ago2:09

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Commissioner Rob Manfred talked about baseball stadium funding at American Family Field Thursday.By Chuck Quirmbach

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Wisconsin researchers develop first hearing test for Hmong community 5:31

13h ago5:31

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The new word recognition test tackles a stubborn disparity in healthcare: As the Hmong population ages, hearing loss is becoming a big problem. But few clinics are equipped to treat Hmong-speaking patients.By Lina Tran

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Mayor Johnson expresses frustration as Master Lock announces plans to close Milwaukee plant 1:22

24h ago1:22

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The longtime Master Lock factory on Milwaukee's north side plans to close next year, though Mayor Cavalier Johnson hopes to speak with owners.By Chuck Quirmbach

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Milwaukee 30th Street Corridor parcel among U.S. brownfields to receive EPA clean up funding 1:57

1d ago1:57

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EPA Secretary Michael Regan chose Milwaukee to announce hundreds of millions of funding to clean up brownfields across the country Thursday. Regan called the 30th Street Corridor parcel he visited "a shining star opportunity."By Susan Bence

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Lake Effect Spotlight

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Ojibwe chef opens restaurant on Madeline Island 18:55

3h ago18:55

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The restaurant has long been a dream for chef Bryce Stevenson, who grew up on the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation and is part of a growing movement to redefine and center Indigenous cuisine.By Lina Tran

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You're going to see ... a beautiful sea of Blackness at Heal the Hood 5:03

2h ago5:03

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The Heal the Hood Milwaukee Block Party and Resource Fair returns to the city this weekend for its 11th annual celebration on May 27 between 8th and 12th and Burleigh Street.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Lake Effect: Full Show Podcast

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Thursday 5/25/23: Milwaukee Public Museum new exhibits, Heal the Hood, "Night of the Living Harvest", Door County guide, Bubble Tea 51:12

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We look at the final plans unveiled about the Milwaukee Public Museum’s new home. We speak with the organizer of the annual Heal the Hood block party. We learn about the new film "Night of the Living Harvest." Plus, we learn about the growing popularity of Bubble Tea and explore its origins.

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Milwaukee leaders testify in Madison in hopes of reshaping shared revenue legislation 4:13

2h ago4:13

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City and county leaders of Milwaukee say they like most of a shared revenue bill now before a State Senate committee. But there's still a push to change key parts of the legislation.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Lake Effect: Full Show Podcast

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Wednesday 5/24/23: interfaith dialogue, Miijim restaurant, Good Things Brewing, Karen Supermarket 51:09

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We learn about the power of interfaith dialogue and look at an example of it here in Milwaukee. We hear from an Indigenous chef a restaurant in Wisconsin. We speak with two chefs featured in VISIT Milwaukee’s new series, 'Good Things Brewing.' Plus, we tell you about the Karen Supermarket which serves Milwaukee's Myanmar refugees.…

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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack tells WUWM about local grant for nutrition program 5:14

2d ago5:14

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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses local grant and possible Republican-led budget cuts for the WIC program.By Chuck Quirmbach

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Where to get bubble tea in Milwaukee? A treat with Taiwanese origins 4:59

5h ago4:59

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Summer is upon us in Milwaukee, and we're guessing you want to try some boba.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Lake Effect Spotlight

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45 years of El Rey, a hub for Milwaukee's Hispanic community 12:00

1h ago12:00

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WUWM’s Rafael Muñoz and Lina Tran went to the El Rey off Cesar Chavez Drive on a busy afternoon. They talked to workers and customers about the beloved grocery store.By Lina Tran, Rafael Muñoz-Echavarria

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Lake Effect: Full Show Podcast

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Tuesday 5/23/23: MPS budget, dean of School of Freshwater Sciences, El Rey anniversary, Italian grinder sandwich 51:17

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We look at the proposed Milwaukee Public Schools budget. Then, we hear from the new dean of UW-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences. We hear from customers and staff at El Rey grocery store as they celebrate 45 years in Milwaukee. Plus, learn about the viral recipe for the Italian grinder sandwich.…

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Lake Effect: Full Show Podcast

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Monday 5/22/23: Momnibus Act, Capitol Notes, Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, trash cinema 51:13

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We learn about an omnibus act in congress that addresses some of the root causes of maternal mortality. We look at the latest developments in the battle over the shared revenue plan. We tell you about Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. Plus, we explore what makes a bad movie – good in a conversation about trash cinema.…

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'Keep Stritch alive in our actions': Cardinal Stritch celebrates its last graduating class before closing 4:03

11h ago4:03

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The Catholic university in Fox Point is closing after 86 years due to low enrollment and a budget deficit.By Emily Files

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Capitol Notes: The latest on Wisconsin's shared revenue debate 16:45

34m ago16:45

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Milwaukee is facing a fiscal cliff in 2025. What will the state government do about it (and for money to other counties and municipalities, as funds have been frozen for 30 years)? Hear about shared revenue politics, progress, and procedure on this week's Capitol Notes.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Artist Emma Daisy colors Milwaukee with her murals 5:05

10h ago5:05

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Artist and muralist Emma Daisy is coloring Milwaukee beautiful one mural at a time.By Teran Powell

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Republican-backed plan to curb PFAS in Wisconsin advances, amid Democratic skepticism 4:08

12h ago4:08

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GOP lawmakers unveil a $125 million proposal. But Democrats wonder how much money will reach cities.By Chuck Quirmbach

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Lake Effect Spotlight

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Lake Effect Special 5/18/23: Cardinal Stritch University Closure 53:28

4h ago53:28

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Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski & WUWM education reporter Emily Files speak with faculty, including Stritch University President Dr. Dan Scholz, and students about the upcoming closure of the university.By Audrey Nowakowski, Emily Files

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