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Lake Effect SpotlightHow redlining created segregation, barriers to homeownershipIt’s difficult for many people to buy a home in Milwaukee, even if they have a stable job. WUWM is examining the systemic problems that contribute to this challenge – and some potential solutions – in our series called “Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership.” Today, we look at how redlining has created barriers to homeownership for people of color. Redlining was a discriminatory practice that labeled homes in Black and brown communities as too risky for loans. WUWM’s Eddie Morales spoke with Dr. Kirk Harris. Harris is a UW-Milwaukee professor and director of the Center for Equity Practice and...
2025-11-2611 min
WUWM NewsHow redlining created segregation, barriers to homeownershipLearn about the history and impact of redlining on homeownership as part of WUWM's series, "Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership."
2025-11-2504 minLake Effect SpotlightWill Judge Dugan take a plea deal?On Wednesday morning, Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge Hannah Dugan will have her last hearing before her case potentially goes to trial. Dugan is accused of helping a defendant in her courtroom to evade immigration enforcement officers. The case against Dugan has become a flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown. Federal prosecutors have said they’re offering Dugan plea deals. Lawyers for Dugan say their client is innocent and will be going to trial next month. To find out more about what could happen next, WUWM’s Maayan Silver spoke with Wisconsin criminal defense attorne...
2025-11-2513 minLake Effect SpotlightFacial recognition technology, Milwaukee police, and ICEDespite community pushback, the Milwaukee Police Department has been considering expanding its use of facial recognition technology. Milwaukee’s Equal Rights Commission and the majority of the Milwaukee Common Council have come out in opposition to the use of facial recognition - citing concerns over misidentification, particularly of people of color. Others, like Emilio De Torre from the Milwaukee Turners, have voiced concerns over how data collected from facial recognition technology could we weaponized against the community - especially as the Trump Administration continues its crusade against undocumented people. De Torre is also a member of W...
2025-11-2416 minLake Effect SpotlightWhere are all of Milwaukee's street signs?Where are all of the city's street signs? WUWM's Jimmy Gutierrez finds out for Bubbler Talk.
2025-11-2108 min
Lake EffectWednesday 11/19/25: Status Pending epsisode 2, ABCD, moving buildings for data centersThe second episode of WUWM’s new series about immigration pathways. How ABCD – After Breast Cancer Diagnosis – helps people with breast cancer. A business that’s moving structures to make way for data centers.
2025-11-1951 minLake Effect SpotlightWhen a data center comes to town, this man saves your buildingA massive data center campus is being constructed in Port Washington. Elected officials there say the project will be a boon for the community, but not all residents are on board. Some are concerned about the environmental impact, their bills and quality of life. WUWM has been exploring this data center debate, and today we look at buildings. Vantage Data Centers is the company building this campus. It has purchased more than 100 properties in Port Washington – which means some buildings need to go. That’s where David DeVooght (duh-VOHT) comes in. He moves buildings for a living. He se...
2025-11-1909 minLake Effect SpotlightStudents shy away from disagreement in class. One Marquette program is changing thatCollege instructors are facing quieter classrooms: few questions, little debate between students, not much feedback. Educators place some blame on the pandemic and virtual learning. Others point to social media. This class of college freshmen were born around 2006. So it’s safe to say they’ve seen their fair share of people fighting online. Dr. Amelia Zurcher is trying to correct that. She launched a civic discourse curriculum three years ago to help teach students how to disagree with one another. WUWM education reporter Katherine Kokal spoke with her about the program and how disagreements about campus speec...
2025-11-1413 minLake EffectWednesday 11/12/25: Status Pending, how The Hop is funded, severe weather and the zooThe first story from 'Status Pending', WUWM’s new series about immigration pathways. How The Hop is funded. What happens when severe weather strikes at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
2025-11-1251 minLake Effect SpotlightHow is The Hop funded?Some local officials are calling to defund it. Others want to expand it. But they’re running into trouble doing that because of a 2023 state legislative package. WUWM’s Maayan Silver jumped on the Hop with Jeremy Jannene, president of Urban Milwaukee, to learn how the Hop is funded and what’s on the table for the future.
2025-11-1214 minLake Effect11/10/25: Edmund Fitzgerald, Status Pending, Milwaukee BasedWe recognize the fiftieth anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. WUWM's new podcast on the immigration system 'Status Pending' premieres. We meet a Columbian-born female conga drummer in Milwaukee. We close with the first episode of 'Milwaukee Based.'
2025-11-1051 minLake Effect SpotlightHalf SNAP and the House of PeaceMillions of Americans and thousands of people in Wisconsin are struggling to get food. Because of the federal government shutdown, funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP has run out. Two federal judges ordered the Trump Administration to use emergency funds to pay for the program. But SNAP beneficiaries will get half of the usual benefits and its unclear how long those funds will take to arrive. In Milwaukee, food pantries have been trying to keep up with increased demand. The House of Peace on West Walnut Street is the largest food pantry in the city. I...
2025-11-0711 minLake Effect SpotlightMilwaukee remembers its Chinese Laundry EraA new state historical marker in Milwaukee honors the city’s Chinese Laundry Era. Beginning in the late 1800s, for over a century, Chinese immigrants owned dozens of laundries to provide for their families. The historical marker sits outside the YWCA on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. That’s where one of the last businesses, Fred Moy Laundry, operated from 1940 to 1976. A short film, by Beijing native and UW-Milwaukee lecturer, Yinan Wang (pronouncer: e-non wong) covers the marker’s unveiling and previews a new one expected to be installed at Forest Home Cemetery next spring. WUWM’s Eddie M...
2025-11-0410 minLake Effect SpotlightGovernment shutdown, Head Start, and child care in WisconsinThe federal government shutdown has now stretched on for more than a month and money for some vital services is not being distributed. In Milwaukee County, 125-thousand children benefitted from food assistance at some point last year. Two Head Start childcare programs in our state are now poised to close their doors this month due to the shutdown. Jennie Mauer is the executive director of Wisconsin’s Head Start Association. She joins WUWM education reporter Katherine Kokal to talk about the challenges facing Wisconsin’s most vulnerable families.
2025-11-0310 minLake Effect SpotlightStability or Speculation: What community land trusts teach us about affordable housingThe average price of a home in Milwaukee County rose about 8-percent since last year. Even with a stable job, buying a home feels out of reach for many. But why is housing so expensive and what can be done about it? WUWM’s series Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership digs into systemic housing problems in Milwaukee and sheds light on solutions. One emerging solution is the Milwaukee Community Land Trust, which offers homes under 100 thousand dollars and a fixed appreciation rate to keep that home affordable long term. The organization is new, and has just...
2025-10-3117 minLake Effect SpotlightAlice's Garden: connect with others, connect with yourselfAlice’s Garden Urban Farm has been growing on Milwaukee's northside for over 50 years. It’s built on land that marks the beginning of Wisconsin's underground railroad and named after Milwaukee’s first Black executive director of Milwaukee county extension. The farm is rooted in local Black culture and history. WUWM’s Eric Von Fellow Maria Peralta-Arellano visited Alice’s Garden to speak with its executive director, Venice Williams for our series on urban agriculture.
2025-10-3015 minLake Effect SpotlightHow Wisconsin feels about climate changeThe scientific journal, Nature Climate Change found 89 percent of the world’s population wants to see their government act on climate change. As the annual global climate change conference is about to kick off in Brazil, we're looking at attitudes on climate change here in Wisconsin WUWM Environmental Reporter Susan Bence checked in with Cody Kamrowski, the executive director of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation.
2025-10-2910 minWUWM NewsFarming Beginnings: How Will Allen shaped urban agricultureTo kick off WUWM's new series, "Feeding the City: The People Powering Local Food," Eric Von Fellow Maria Peralta-Arellano chats with Will Allen, who is credited with starting urban agriculture in Milwaukee.
2025-10-2704 minLake Effect SpotlightFeeding the City: from basketball to the farmWill Allen is a former professional basketball player, but he decided to trade the court for crops. Allen is credited as a pioneer in urban agriculture in Milwaukee. He started Growing Power in 1995. The non-profit initiative revolutionized how the city thought about local food production and education. Growing Power ceased operations in 2017, in the face of legal and financial problems. But the organization left its mark, paving the way for future flourishing urban agriculture initiatives in the city. WUWM’s Eric Von Fellow Maria Peralta-Arellano spoke with Allen as part of her series called Feeding the...
2025-10-2708 min
Bubbler TalkRemembering when Marian Anderson, world-famous contralto, shared her voice with MilwaukeeOn this Bubbler Talk, WUWM's Teran Powell looks into this question: Did Marian Anderson ever visit and sing in Milwaukee? If so, where did she stay, as individuals who were Black were not allowed to stay in hotels in the past.
2025-10-2404 minLake Effect SpotlightHow does Wisconsin keep track of teachers accused of misconduct?How does Wisconsin keep track of teachers accused of misconduct? That’s the subject of a recent yearlong investigation by Cap Times reporter Danielle DuClos. She found that between 2018 and 2023 nearly 200 school employees were investigated for sexual misconduct or grooming. Internal records obtained by the Cap Times show the department investigated allegations of sexual assault, educators soliciting nude photos from children or initiating sexual relationships immediately after students graduated. WUWM education reporter Katherine Kokal is joined by DuClos of the Cap Times to learn about the reporting.
2025-10-2411 minLake Effect SpotlightHerbie Hancock on jazz, radio voices, and improvising through lifeJazz legend Herbie Hancock plays in Milwaukee tonight. He’s produced dozens of albums, spanning jazz, jazz-rock fusion, funk, and electronic music. He’s also collaborated with other music greats, from Miles Davis to Joni Mitchell. On that journey, Hancock has picked up 14 Grammys and an Oscar for best soundtrack. He's playing at Milwaukee's Pabst Theatre tonight. Ahead of that he joins WUWM’s Maayan Silver who first noted that he has a voice for radio.
2025-10-2113 minWUWM NewsEconomic Check-In: Can pumpkin sales tell us how we're feeling about the economy?WUWM is exploring how the economy is impacting Wisconsinites with different financial concerns. We visit a dairy farmer who sells pumpkins to supplement his business.
2025-10-2104 minLake Effect SpotlightYemeni coffee in Brew City: A visit to Al Wadi Coffee HouseToday, we’re continuing our tour of some of Milwaukee’s Yemeni coffee shops. Over the past year, five of them have opened in the area. The shops offer drinks made with Yemeni coffee beans and stay open late into the night. WUWM’s Maayan Silver and Eddie Morales visit one shop that has a particularly active evening social scene.
2025-10-1711 minWUWM NewsYemeni coffee in Brew City: A visit to Haraz Coffee HouseYemeni coffee houses are popping up all over the Milwaukee area. WUWM drinks its way through some of them, starting with Haraz Coffee House on the east side.
2025-10-1504 minLake Effect SpotlightA home for Milwaukee's underrepresented artists is seeking fundsA Black-owned art gallery in Milwaukee is at risk of closing. Fatima Laster purchased the building in 2018 seeking to make a communal space for underrepresented artists. Since then, hundreds of artists have come through the doors of the 5 Points Art Gallery. Laster acquired the building through the city of Milwaukee’s Art and Resource Community Hub loan program, or ARCH. She’s now in talks with her lender, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, about restructuring the terms of her loan. She’s also launched a fundraising campaign to help with a large mortgage payment due on December first. Las...
2025-10-1513 minWUWM NewsYemeni coffee in Brew City: A visit to Al Wadi Coffee HouseYemeni coffee houses are popping up all over the Milwaukee area. WUWM drinks its way through some of them. Up next: Al Wadi Coffee House.
2025-10-1504 minWUWM NewsYemeni coffee in Brew City: A visit to Haraz Coffee HouseYemeni coffee houses are popping up all over the Milwaukee area. WUWM drinks its way through some of them, starting with Haraz Coffee House on the east side.
2025-10-1304 minLake Effect Spotlight'Kill the Indian, save the man': a Wisconsin survivor's storyIn the 19th and 20th centuries, thousands of Native American children were sent to schools run by the federal government and churches. Many suffered abuse at the schools, where the goal was to erase Indigenous cultures starting with the communities’ children. On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we have the story of a Wisconsin survivor of one of these schools. His name is Dewey Schanandore (shan-an-door). When he was a child on the Menominee reservation, he went to a Catholic school called St. Anthony’s. Dewey shares his story and what it took to heal with WUWM repo...
2025-10-1315 minLake Effect SpotlightMilwaukee Comedy Festival kicks off its 20th year todayAspiring actor Matt Kemple first came to Milwaukee in 2005 – he’d only intended to stay for a year, but 20 years later, he’s still here. During that time, he helped build the Milwaukee comedy scene, including through his work creating and running the annual Milwaukee Comedy Festival. The festival, now in its 20th year, kicks off today [Oct. 7], and runs through Sunday. Kemple was featured in a Milwaukee Record article in July, recounting his evolution from performer to producer. Kemple joined WUWM’s Rachel Owens, to talk about his 20 years of making Milwaukee a funnier place.
2025-10-0717 minLake Effect SpotlightMPS pauses hiring new international teachers after Trump admin hikes H-1B fees to $100KMilwaukee Public Schools hired more than 200 teachers from other countries to help fill open jobs this year. The school district uses the temporary H-1B visa program to hire international teachers for three years at a time. This type of visa is reserved for people working in “specialty occupations” like teaching, computer sciences and engineering. Many employers like hospitals and tech companies, rely on these visas. Last month, President Trump announced sweeping changes to the H-1B visa program. His proclamation creates a 100,000-dollar fee for new applications. That’s a steep hike from the current fee of abou...
2025-10-0610 minLake Effect SpotlightMilwaukee Latine community members are building enclaves of hope in difficult timesWith two weeks left of Latine Heritage Month, WUWM’s Jimmy Gutierrez speaks to three leaders who are building up Latine community and culture in Milwaukee.
2025-10-0311 minLake Effect SpotlightMilwaukee-natives share experiences from GazaThree Milwaukee residents have made the trip to the Palestinian territories to offer help where they could and check in on loved ones. WUWM’s Jimmy Gutierrez brings us their stories as they recorded audio diaries of their journeys, documenting what they witnessed firsthand.
2025-09-2916 minLake Effect SpotlightHow to apply for FEMA flood damage assistanceA 1000-year flood devastated the Milwaukee area in August. The flooding left at least two people dead and caused over 52-million-dollars in damages. Last week, the federal government approved FEMA assistance, which will provide financial relief to residents in three counties who were impacted by the flooding. Erren Streeter is a FEMA media relations specialist. She joins WUWM’s Jimmy Gutierrez to outline how residents can apply for assistance and what to expect from the process.
2025-09-1911 minLake EffectTuesday 9/16/25: MKE Roots, Sources and Methods, Chapped LipsFederal cuts to a program that helped Milwaukee-area teachers incorporate local history. A new NPR podcast called “Sources and Methods.” Milwaukee band Chapped Lips joins us for an in-studio performance.
2025-09-1651 minLake Effect SpotlightWhat a flood brings: checking in with a Wauwatosa family one month after historic floodingLast week, President Trump approved 30 million dollars in federal assistance for people impacted by devastating floods in August. That means residents in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Washington counties whose homes or property were damaged by the floods, may get some relief. One of the homeowners trying to rebuild is Wauwatosa resident Jessica Young. WUWM Eric Von Fellow Maria Peralta-Arellano spoke with Young the day after her home was flooded. She joins us once again, to explain what the last month has been like for her family.
2025-09-1515 minLake Effect Spotlight'What a gem we have here': New Circus World director talks future of historic Baraboo siteBaraboo, Wisconsin has claimed the title of Circus Capital of the World for over 60 years. Today at Circus World, national historic landmarks, museums and circus archives occupy the original winter quarters of the Ringling Brothers circus. The site’s new executive director, Julie Parkinson, has family ties to the museum. WUWM’s Eddie Morales met Parkinson at Circus World, where they watched a live performance and discussed the museum’s future.
2025-09-0406 minLake Effect SpotlightMPS superintendent speaks on new school year, flood cleanup, lead paintIt’s the first day of school for many Milwaukee-area students, and it was a long road to get here. Fifty elementary schools in the Milwaukee public school district were cleaned and painted this summer to cover and remove toxic lead paint. Then, just three weeks before the start of the school year, 24 campuses were damaged during historic rainfall and flooding. Dr. Brenda Cassellius is the superintendent of MPS. She was featured in this month’s issue of Milwaukee Magazine. Dr. Cassellius started the job in March and joins WUWM education reporter Katherine Kokal to talk about the s...
2025-09-0213 minLake Effect SpotlightAmerican Science and Surplus is down, but not outThe local DIY and school project supply hub American Science and Surplus has started a GoFundMe for financial support. Owner Pat Meyer says the business, which has locations in Milwaukee and Illinois, is facing rising costs and needs to reduce inventory ahead of a move to a smaller warehouse. He tells WUWM’s Eddie Morales how customers are showing support in a challenging economy.
2025-08-2711 minLake Effect SpotlightShould schools ban cell phones?This year’s class of high school seniors was born in or around 2008. That’s one year after the release of the first iPhone and four years after the launch of Facebook. While this generation of students grew up online, they’re increasingly heading into schools looking to ban cell phones. At least 19 states have banned phones outright in schools, and sixteen more states are considering it – including Wisconsin. But setting boundaries for kids on technology and social media can be tricky. Enter Devorah Heitner. She’s the author of the book “Growing Up in Public,” which guides parents...
2025-08-2511 minLake Effect SpotlightHaving a field day with Wisconsin's ham radio enthusiastsWUWM's Joy Powers speaks to ham radio enthusiasts at a National Association for Amateur Radio field day to learn more about the subculture surrounding this unique hobby.
2025-07-0909 minLake Effect SpotlightExploring the history of Bay View's Humboldt ParkAuthor and Bay View Historian Ron Winkler joins WUWM’s Audrey Nowakowski to explore the history of Humboldt Park, ahead of its 2025 designation as a Bay View Historical Society site.
2025-06-3014 minLake Effect SpotlightMaking Wisconsin: How sanctuary movements have succeeded and failedWUWM'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.
2025-05-1427 minLake Effect SpotlightCelebrating print media, DIY publishing and free expression with Milwaukee Zine FestWUWM Digital Producer Graham Thomas spoke to vendors and librarians at Milwaukee Zine Fest — an event celebrating print media, DIY publishing and free expression.
2025-05-0910 minLake EffectWednesday 3/5/25: Lake Effect On-Site Celebrating 60 Years of WUWMToday's show is a broadcast of our latest Lake Effect On-Site event at UW-Milwaukee where we celebrated WUWM's 60th Birthday by looking back on our history.
2025-03-0554 min
Capitol NotesCapitol Notes: Check out 'Swing State of the Union' Season 2On this special edition of "Capitol Notes," learn about Season 2 of WUWM's "Swing State of the Union" podcast.
2025-02-1703 minLake Effect SpotlightWUWM staff picks: A mixtape of love songs just in time for Valentine’s DayA mixtape of love songs curated by WUWM Staff for Valentine's Day 2025.
2025-02-1412 minLake EffectThursday 2/13/25: Housing Authority financial woes, Thin Ice, love songsFinancial issues the Housing Authority and what’s being done to address them. A preview of the upcoming series, “Thin Ice 2025 – Our Warming Winters.” A new executive director of Milwaukee Film. A mixtape of love songs picked by WUWM staff.
2025-02-1351 minCapitol NotesCapitol Notes: A Wisconsin take on chaos in the federal governmentThis week, WUWM asks JR Ross how President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to downsize the federal government could affect us in Wisconsin, including through the state budget or DEI efforts.
2025-02-1017 minBubbler TalkBubbler Talk: Taking a Milwaukee County bus to landmarks — where do you want to ride next?A WUWM listener's question about taking MCTS to the Mitchell Park Domes comes as MCTS wants to hear your ideas about possible service changes later in 2025.
2025-01-0304 minLake EffectBest-Of 2024: Monday 12/30/24: Othering Latinos, Ari Shaprio, Food Journeys, youth bird bandingSergio Gonzalez talks about Latinos working for belonging in Wisconsin. NPR's Ari Shaprio talks about his work behind the mic. Food Journeys explores our food systems. Plus, young people learn about birds.
2024-12-3051 minLake EffectBest-Of 2024 Wednesday 12/25/24: Milwaukee Roots, 'HBCU Made', Guerrilla Gay Bar, Les Petit BonBonsMilwaukee Roots takes a different approach to social studies. NPR host Ayesha Roscoe talks about her book. We learn about the Guerrilla Gay Bar movement and Les Petit BonBons.
2024-12-2551 minLake Effect SpotlightFrom back seat listener to NPR host: A conversation with Ari ShapiroWhen NPR's Ari Shapiro isn't in the All Things Considered host chair he is out reporting in the field, which is what recently brought him to Milwaukee to highlight Wisconsinites ahead of the presidential election. He joined Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski to talk about journalism and his interests outside of work:
2024-12-2320 minLake Effect Spotlight'Rock 'n' Roll Poet' honors WUWM's famous alum, Bob ReitmanWUWM is celebrating 60 years on the air, and we're recognizing it in a variety of ways. One of those is the upcoming hour long special "Rock 'n' Roll Poet: A Reitman Retrospective." It honors legendary Milwaukee radio personality and our now retired co-worker, Bob Reitman.
2024-11-2719 minLake EffectMonday 11/25/24: Lead poisoning in deer, Bob Reitman reflectsThe risks of lead poisoning in harvested deer. Milwaukee Public Library’s entrepreneur-in-residence. A conversation with radio host Bob Reitman, who reflects on his time at WUWM in honor of our 60th birthday.
2024-11-2551 minLake Effect SpotlightFrom back seat listener to NPR host: A conversation with Ari ShapiroWhen NPR's Ari Shapiro isn't in the All Things Considered host chair he is out reporting in the field, which is what recently brought him to Milwaukee to highlight Wisconsinites ahead of the presidential election. He joined Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski to talk about journalism and his interests outside of work:
2024-10-0120 minLake Effect SpotlightReminiscing about Wisconsin’s hot cicada summerThis summer, after spending the last 17 years underground, millions of periodical cicadas emerged in southern Wisconsin. WUWM’s Lina Tran and Jimmy Gutierrez went to Lake Geneva on a mission to experience the emergence for themselves.
2024-09-1115 minLake Effect SpotlightFrom a duck explaining elections to a printed voter guide, here are WUWM's 2024 election projectsWUWM has been working to make our election coverage more useful and accessible to you.
2024-09-0612 minLake Effect SpotlightMayor Johnson reflects on Milwaukee hosting the RNC and looks ahead to the DNCMilwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joins WUWM’s Lake Effect to discuss whether hosting the Republican National Convention was worth it for the city and how he’ll be involved in this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
2024-08-1922 minLake Effect SpotlightA WUWM reporter shares observations from the RNCFueled 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.
2024-07-1909 minBubbler TalkBeauty, green space & stormwater management: A look at Milwaukee's bioswalesWith the arrival of spring, plants are blooming — in our homes, our parks, and even in the middle of some Milwaukee streets. One WUWM listener wondered about those peculiar sunken gardens in street medians, and "Bubbler Talk" investigates.
2024-05-3104 minCapitol NotesCapitol Notes: Introducing 'Swing State of the Union'On this special edition of Capitol Notes, learn about a new politics podcast from WUWM — Swing State of the Union.
2024-04-2902 minBubbler TalkLook! Under the railroad tracks, there's a model railroad club in MilwaukeeClub members tell WUWM about model trains and memories.
2023-10-2004 min
Wandering WisconsinA giant cephalopod fossil, underground ponds & cave crystals: Things you'll see at Cave of the MoundsWUWM & Travel Wisconsin brings you suggestions for great places to visit throughout the state each month in Wandering Wisconsin. This month we’re talking about one of the state's National Natural Landmarks, Cave of the Mounds.
2023-03-1615 minBubbler TalkThe Jones-Hill House is part of the fabric of Milwaukee's Black cultureA Bubbler Talk question asker was curious about Black historical sites in Milwaukee. There are many, so WUWM's Teran Powell chose to look at one that’s had many lives: the Jones-Hill House in the Harambee neighborhood.
2022-09-1604 minCapitol NotesCapitol Notes: Who's left in the primary races for U.S. Senate and Wisconsin governor, and why it mattersWUWM speaks with the president of WisPolitics.com, Jeff Mayers, about frontrunners in key Wisconsin races.
2022-08-0112 minBubbler TalkThe legend of the Pfister Hotel ghostThe Pfister Hotel is one of Milwaukee’s most historic and luxurious places to stay. It’s been around for nearly 130 years and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s also supposedly haunted. For Bubbler Talk WUWM's Becky Mortensen explores the history, lore, and legend behind the Pfister Hotel ghost.
2022-04-2505 minBubbler TalkRemembering when Marian Anderson, world-famous contralto, shared her voice with MilwaukeeOn this Bubbler Talk, WUWM's Teran Powell looks into this question: Did Marian Anderson ever visit and sing in Milwaukee? If so, where did she stay, as individuals who were Black were not allowed to stay in hotels in the past.
2022-02-0404 minCapitol NotesCapitol Notes: Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson soon to announce whether he'll seek a third termIn this week’s Capitol Notes conversation, WUWM’s Marti Mikkelson asked JR Ross of wispolitics.com why U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson could announce a decision to run for a third term earlier than in the past.
2021-11-1609 minBubbler TalkA Celebration Of Milwaukee's Home Basement BarsA WUWM listener, Erin Christie, enjoys the company of friends at her basement bar, so she requested an appreciation segment on the prevalence of basement bars in Milwaukee.
2021-10-2903 minCapitol NotesCapitol Notes: What Are The Odds Of Republicans Flipping Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind's Seat?Longtime Democratic Congressman Ron Kind of La Crosse shocked Wisconsin’s political world last week when he announced he won’t seek reelection next year. In this week’s “Capitol Notes” conversation, WUWM’s Marti Mikkelson asks JR Ross of wispolitics.com what he thinks are the chances of the GOP flipping this seat now that Kind has bowed out.
2021-08-1611 minBubbler TalkWhy Is Cheese, Sausage, Mushroom & Onion Pizza So Popular In Milwaukee?For this week's Bubbler Talk, WUWM's Audrey Nowakowski looks into why Milwaukeeans love their pizza topped with cheese, sausage, mushroom and onions.
2021-06-1804 minBubbler TalkAs Up & Under Pub Replacement Nears, A Check-In On Milwaukee's Brady StreetOn this week’s Bubbler Talk, WUWM's Marti Mikkelson gives an update on the shuttering of iconic Up And Under Pub on Milwaukee's Brady Street last September.
2021-06-1104 minCapitol NotesCapitol Notes: Despite Critics of Beloit Casino, Other Issues Likely To Dominate 2022 Wisconsin Gubernatorial RaceIn this week's Capitol Notes conversation, WUWM's Marti Mikkelson speaks with wispolitics.com editor JR Ross about Gov. Tony Evers' approval of a large casino and entertainment complex in Beloit.
2021-03-2907 minCapitol NotesCapitol Notes: Wisconsin Superintendent Hopefuls Trade Barbs, Launch AdsAs the race for Wisconsin state superintendent heats up, WUWM’s Marti Mikkelson talks with JR Ross of wispolitics.com about what he expects to see moving forward in the race.
2021-03-2211 min
Beats MeGenerational Trauma In Milwaukee: 'Even If They Can't Name It, They Feel It'The American Psychological Association defines trauma as an emotional response to a terrible event like a natural disaster, an accident or a rape. But trauma can have many “flavors,” according to Joshua Mersky, Ph.D.
2020-03-2304 minBeats MeWho Pays When A Private Well In Wisconsin Is Contaminated?An estimated 900,000 Wisconsin households rely on private wells for drinking water. It seems with every passing day, we learn wells are being impacted by contaminants — from manure to PFAS — putting families’ health at risk. Some people feel there's not enough support when they have to deal with a contaminated well.
2020-02-1005 minBeats MeSolar Farms And Wisconsin Cropland: A Good Mix?More companies are pushing to build large solar energy farms in Wisconsin. The state's Public Service Commission is expected to vote soon on a proposed 1,200-acre solar project west of the city of Jefferson, in Jefferson County.
2020-01-2704 minBeats MeThe Challenges Of Being A Black Male In MilwaukeeMilwaukee has been called one of the most segregated cities in America, and one of the worst places for black people to live and raise their families.
2020-01-1304 minCapitol NotesCapitol Notes: What's Next After Wisconsin National Guard's Dunbar Resigns?The Wisconsin National Guard's top commander recently agreed to resign after a scathing federal report found he violated laws in investigating sexual assault complaints. Gov. Tony Evers asked Major General Donald Dunbar to step down. In this week's Capitol Notes conversation, WUWM's Marti Mikkelson asked JR Ross of wispolitics.com if there could be more political fallout from the incident.
2019-12-1606 min
Project MilwaukeeWhat Does It Mean For Milwaukee To Be A 'Water Hub?'WUWM's Project Milwaukee series Great Lakes, Troubled Waters is examining the topic of clean water, or the lack thereof, in southeastern Wisconsin — particularly in a place like Milwaukee that considers itself to be a "water hub." Water hubs are places where industry, research, and academia converge in their efforts to create sustainable efforts or create new technology utilizing one of our most precious resources. » See More Project Milwaukee: Great Lakes, Troubled Waters Stories Dean Amhaus is president and CEO of The Water Council , a nonprofit organization that brings together these disparate entities. "We're not going out there and cleaning up...
2019-05-1015 min
Project MilwaukeeProject Milwaukee: Emerging Threats To Wisconsin's WaterWUWM is diving into the topic of clean water, or the lack thereof, in southeastern Wisconsin for our Project Milwaukee Series: Great Lakes, Troubled Waters . Tuesday’s live Lake Effect examines some of the main threats to our waterways. Here's an overview of those threats, in no particular order, along with links to some of our in-depth reporting for the Project Milwaukee series. Plus, you'll find some examples of what's being done to address them. » Overall Health Of Our Water » Solutions To Our Water Challenges Runoff To Val Klump, dean and professor at UW-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences, runoff is t...
2019-05-0813 min
Project MilwaukeeTrusting The Tap: How Perceptions Impact Whether People Drink Tap WaterThe issue of lead in drinking water isn’t limited to low-income neighborhoods around Milwaukee. The housing stock and the water infrastructure in many city and suburban neighborhoods are old — and lead laterals serve modest houses and sprawling mansions alike. How do you drink your water? #ProjectMilwaukee — WUWM 89.7 FM (@WUWMradio) May 3, 2019 But how do people around the city decide whether to drink water straight from the tap, run it through a filter, drink bottled water, or some other option? Researchers are increasingly interested in learning how people decide whether to drink their tap water. Greg Pierce , the associate director of res...
2019-05-0714 min
Project MilwaukeeProject Milwaukee: The Overall Health Of Our WaterWith our proximity to Lake Michigan and world-class water research, why don't we have clean water? WUWM is diving into the topic of clean water, or the lack there of, in southeastern Wisconsin for our Project Milwaukee Series: Great Lakes, Troubled Waters . From the health of our drinking water, emerging threats to our waterways, the impact unclean water has on our communities and possible solutions — WUWM reporters and Lake Effect producers will work together to examine the many issues surrounding clean water. » Emerging Threats To Our Water » Solutions To Our Water Challenges Gov. Tony Evers has declared 2019 " the year of c...
2019-05-0305 minCapitol NotesCapitol Notes: Sanders Stumps For Baldwin, More Than a Half Million Claim Per-Child Tax CreditDemocratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin's campaign could get a shot in the arm, as former presidential candidate and fellow U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders stumps for her in Eauu Claire this weekend. Republicans are targeting Baldwin's seat in November and Sanders is considering another run for President himself in 2020. In this week's "Capitol Notes" conversation, WUWM's Marti Mikkelson asked JR Ross of wispolitics.com, what it means for Baldwin to have a heavy hitter like "Bernie" rallying for her.
2018-07-0907 minBubbler TalkBubbler Talk: Milwaukee's BreakwaterA Bubbler Talk listener was curious about Milwaukee's breakwater, wondering where the rocks came from, and how they ended up standing in the middle of the harbor. WUWM Environmental Reporter Susan Bence explored the subject for this week's segment.
2018-06-1503 minBubbler TalkIf You Like Listening to WUWM, You Just Might Appreciate This Huge Metal TowerOur latest Bubbler Talk report involves the large metal tower at the entrance to Estabrook Park, near the border of Milwaukee and Shorewood. The listener asked: "What is the giant ugly metal tower used for?"
2018-04-1406 minBubbler TalkYoung Black Men Ask Milwaukee Media: Why Do You Cover Us The Way You Do?Why aren’t there more positive portrayals of black men in the news? That’s the question 18-year-old Terrance Robinson, 14-year-old Victor Barnett Jr., 17-year-old Darius Simmons and 16-year-old Ashanti Travers posed to WUWM’s Bubbler Talk.
2018-03-0209 minCapitol NotesCapitol Notes: Votes on Straw Gun Sales, Aid Package for Kimberly-ClarkJR Ross of Wispolitics.com talks about developments in Madison each Monday with WUWM's Marti Mikkelson.
2018-02-2608 minBubbler TalkDid Chicago Crush Milwaukee's NHL Dreams?"Why doesn't Milwaukee have an NHL team?" That's the question Dave Brown of Wauwatosa submitted to WUWM's Bubbler Talk.
2017-12-2904 minCapitol NotesCapitol Notes: Sexual Misconduct Allegations Surface Against Lawmaker, More Stories May Come OutSexual harassment claims became public last week, regarding Democratic state Rep. Josh Zepnick. Two women allege Zepnick kissed them against their will. In this week's Capitol Notes conversation, WUWM's Marti Mikkelson asked JR Ross of wispolitics.com whether he expects to learn about more harassment complaints in Madison.
2017-12-1103 minCapitol NotesCapitol Notes: Assembly Leaders Won't Reveal Harassment Claims, Walker Pushes Foxconn AdsLeaders in the state Assembly -- from both parties -- stated last week that they won't release records related to claims of sexual harassment within the chamber, in order to protect victims' privacy. WUWM's Marti Mikkelson asked JR Ross of wispolitics.com how the decision might sit with constituents.
2017-12-0406 minCapitol NotesCapitol Notes: A Look At The 2018 Governor's Race So FarThe 2018 governor's race continues to take shape. Democrats are still entering -- or considering getting into -- the race. And, Republican incumbent Scott Walker has officially launched his re-election bid. For a look at where things stand today, WUWM's Marti Mikkelson checked in with JR Ross of wispolitics.com.
2017-11-2803 minBubbler TalkThere's A Bat In My Home! Now What?It was a Sunday night in late May when WUWM listener Josephine Gomez first saw it.
2017-09-2204 minBubbler TalkBubbler Talk Lightning Round: Milwaukee StreetsWUWM's Bubbler Talk receives a lot questions from a lot of people about Milwaukee's streets. So, to end this season of Bubbler Talk, we found two 'road' scholars — historian Carl Baehr and OnMilwaukee's Bobby Tanzilo - to answer your questions in a lightning round.
2017-05-1908 minBubbler TalkMarble Hall: A Contender for Milwaukee's Oldest BuildingWhat is the oldest building in Milwaukee? That's the question Emily Pauly posed to WUWM in this week's Bubbler Talk.
2016-11-1203 minBubbler TalkDiscarded Cigarette Butts: More Than An Annoying Eyesore in MilwaukeeGross. Annoying. Ugly. But, illegal? This week, WUWM's Bubbler Talk answers the question: Is littering by throwing cigarette butts legal in Milwaukee?
2016-10-2103 minBubbler TalkDid You Know There's An Ancient Coral Reef in Wauwatosa?This week's Bubbler Talk question comes from Spencer Hoyt, who asked WUWM: Why is the 425 million year old Schoonmaker Reef so important to metro Milwaukee?
2016-05-2703 minBubbler TalkWhy Do Wisconsinites Call That A Bubbler, Anyway?Katie Gnau recently moved to Shorewood from Chicago. And when her daughter came home from school one day, Katie noticed she had picked up a new word for a familiar item. So, she asked WUWM's Bubbler Talk: Why does everyone around here call that a Bubbler, anyway?
2016-04-2203 minBubbler TalkWhat Have You Always Wondered About The Milwaukee Area?WUWM has launched a new series and is inviting YOU to participate. We want to know what's got you scratching your head about the Milwaukee area.
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