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WUWM News

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

6h ago6h ago

Daily

News from WUWM

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Bubbler Talk

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

23h ago23h ago

Monthly+

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

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Capitol Notes

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

1d ago1d 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 each week as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.

Lake Effect Spotlight

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Lake Effect Spotlight

Audrey Nowakowski, Joy Powers

39m ago39m 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.

Lake Effect: Full Show Podcast

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Lake Effect: Full Show Podcast

Audrey Nowakowski, Joy Powers

21h ago21h 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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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Meet the people behind the creativity and discoveries at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.This show is no longer active.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.

How Did You Do That?

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How Did You Do That?

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

12M ago51w 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 is no longer being updated, check out Midwest Moxie.

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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Milwaukee Public Museum unveils two exhibitions for future museum 4:19

6h ago4:19

4:19

The Milwaukee Public Museum has unveiled two exhibition concepts for the future museum, which is slated to open in 2026.By Eddie Morales

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Wisconsin Republicans continue to protect controversial practice of conversion therapy 4:07

13h ago4:07

4:07

GOP lawmakers send a therapy-related bill to the committee. Democrats predict the measure will stall.By Chuck Quirmbach

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Republicans sour on renovation of cream puff building, other Evers' capital budget proposals 1:38

4h ago1:38

1:38

The State Building Commission met Thursday and GOP members saw to it that all proposals failed.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Live from Milwaukee! 5 albums recorded in the Cream City 4:59

3h ago4:59

4:59

Zack Biernat reached out to Bubbler Talk wanting to know if any live albums from big name acts have been recorded in Milwaukee. After some digging, we discovered there are actually quite a few.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

Lake Effect: Full Show Podcast

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Thursday 3/23/23: Milwaukee County fiscal cliff, working parent experiences, Bubbler Talk 51:10

2h ago51:10

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Milwaukee County's looming fiscal cliff. A group of working parents share challenges they face and how things have changed since the pandemic. Plus, Bubbler Talk explores what live albums have been recorded at Milwaukee venues.

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4 deaths in the Milwaukee County Jail in 9 months, activists want answers from the sheriff 2:21

3h ago2:21

2:21

Activists with the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, and the Justice for Brieon Green Coalition picketed outside of the Milwaukee County Safety Building following the latest death in the county jail.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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City of Milwaukee files lawsuit against Kia, Hyundai 2:14

21m ago2:14

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The Milwaukee city attorney calls the city ground zero in the fight against car thefts and subsequent reckless driving it says was spurred by Kia and Hyundai not having sufficient security on its cars.By Maayan Silver

Lake Effect Spotlight

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Wisconsin professor's book analyzes the politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe 15:45

1d ago15:45

15:45

Carroll University professor Dr. Lilly Goren is an author and editor of the book The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She discusses the cultural impact and, of course, the politics espoused in these films.By Joy Powers, Robert Larry

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Protasiewicz, Kelly square off in contentious Wisconsin Supreme Court debate 3:59

16h ago3:59

3:59

The only scheduled debate of the general election campaign is marked by major disagreements.By Chuck Quirmbach

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City of Milwaukee kicks off 50 street reconstruction projects 2:12

1d ago2:12

2:12

Expect to see more traffic cones and orange barrels as the construction season is underway. Hear how the city is kicking off a series of reconstruction projects.By Kobe Brown

Lake Effect: Full Show Podcast

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Tuesday 3/21/23: mobilizing Black voters, working parents, Hmong American Women's Association, Wisconsin Journalist of the Year 51:12

6h ago51:12

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We hear from two groups working to mobilize Black voters in Wisconsin ahead of the April election. We look at how the pandemic impacted parents and changed their expectations around work. We speak with the Hmong American Women's Association. Plus, meet Wisconsin’s Journalist of the Year.

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Three years later, more than 2,300 Milwaukee County lives lost to COVID-19 5:19

1d ago5:19

5:19

Milwaukee physicians share recommendations for navigating the current stage of the pandemic.By Lina Tran

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City of Milwaukee may soon authorize legal action against Kia and Hyundai on auto theft issue 2:55

2h ago2:55

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Milwaukee Common Council President announces plan to authorizing the City Attorney to take legal action against Kia and Hyundai as Wisconsin joins 22 other states in pressuring car firms.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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A look at Milwaukee Black voter mobilization ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election 4:34

3h ago4:34

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In a state with a history of razor thin margins, voter turnout in Wisconsin is key. How are the campaigns, parties and advocates reaching out to Black voters in Milwaukee ahead of the April election?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

Lake Effect: Full Show Podcast

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Monday 3/20/23: aftermath of suicide, Capitol Notes, politics in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Student Podcast Challenge 51:10

6h ago51:10

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We hear one person’s experience in the aftermath of a loved one’s suicide. Capitol Notes explores what could happen after Wisconsin's Secretary of State resigned. We look at the politics in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, tell you about NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge.

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Capitol Notes: Wisconsin Republicans try to make headway on abortion ban, get shut down 11:14

4h ago11:14

11:14

JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com explains why abortion law developments have been difficult for Republicans in the state.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Consumer group shines light on some recent Wisconsin decisions on solar energy 5:15

5h ago5:15

5:15

The Citizens Utility Board discusses a planned large We Energies solar farm and solar roofs.By Chuck Quirmbach

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The national caregiver shortage is affecting Milwaukee's LGBTQ+ seniors 5:03

1h ago5:03

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Since the pandemic, there's been a shortage of care-givers to address the needs of seniors. Find out why the crisis affects LGBTQ+ seniors the hardest on the first installment of WIGAYZ.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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There's a strange set of numbers and months inlaid in front of the Domes. What is it? 4:30

2h ago4:30

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In front of the Domes in Milwaukee, there's a set of numbers curving around a center plaque that lists each month of the year. Bubbler Talk explores what it is and how to use it.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

Lake Effect Spotlight

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The history and legality behind pull-tabs in Wisconsin tavern culture 7:55

4d ago7:55

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If you’ve ever been to a corner bar in Wisconsin, chances are you’ve seen a pull-tab machine. Milwaukee Magazine writer Tea Krulos explains the history and legality of pull-tabs in Wisconsin.By Joy Powers, Robert Larry

Lake Effect: Full Show Podcast

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Thursday 3/16/23: trail money, Justice Fellows Policy Program, Wandering Wisconsin, Milwaukee's Irish history, Bubbler Talk 51:15

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We tell you about a proposal to make some improvements to Wisconsin's biking trails. We learn about the Justice Fellows Policy Program for formerly incarcerated people. We help you plan a trip to Cave of the Mounds in Wandering Wisconsin. We learn about the first Irish people to come to Milwaukee. Bubbler Talk explores a mysterious set of numbers a…

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Wisconsin's top banking regulator on recent bank failures: 'Everything (now) should be fine' 2:10

5d ago2:10

2:10

The Secretary-designee of the Wisconsin Dept. of Financial Institutions reported to legislators.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals' District I candidates talk partisanship, judicial philosophy in forum 4:31

31m ago4:31

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The Wisconsin Supreme Court race is breaking spending records and flooding airwaves, but did you know there’s also a contested race for the Milwaukee-area Wisconsin Court of Appeals coming up in April?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Wisconsin tribes call for state cooperation on topics including health care, gaming, environment 2:40

5h ago2:40

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Robert Van Zile, of the Sokaogan Chippewa Community, delivered the State of the Tribes speech.By Chuck Quirmbach