Episodes

  • Thursday 5/22/25: mental health care history, What Milwaukee Is Made Of, HAM radio community, 'Big Lake Troubles'

    Thursday 5/22/25: mental health care history, What Milwaukee Is Made Of, HAM radio community, 'Big Lake Troubles'
    May 22 2025
    We learn about the history of mental health care in Milwaukee. We learn what the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Milwaukee is made of. We explore Milwaukee's HAM radio community. Plus, speak to the author of an ecothriller, "Big Lake Troubles."
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    51 mins
  • Wednesday 5/21/25: racist fliers, the Milwaukee Does, Bay View massacre, Wisconsin River trips

    Wednesday 5/21/25: racist fliers, the Milwaukee Does, Bay View massacre, Wisconsin River trips
    May 21 2025
    We learn about racist fliers that have been found in some Wisconsin communities. We explore the events that led to the Bay View Massacre. We learn about Milwaukee’s first professional women’s basketball team. Plus, tell you how to canoe or kayak the Wisconsin River this summer.
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    51 mins
  • Tuesday 5/20/25: singing & heart health, Tavern Tuesdays, tick checks, 'Pure Innocent Fun'

    Tuesday 5/20/25: singing & heart health, Tavern Tuesdays, tick checks, 'Pure Innocent Fun'
    May 20 2025
    We learn about a new study that examines the connection between singing and heart health. We learn about a recreated tavern at Old World Wisconsin. We learn how to do proper tick check. Plus, tell you about book of essays called "Pure Innocent Fun."
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    51 mins
  • Monday 5/19/25: Anodyne unionization, Capitol Notes, stamp club

    Monday 5/19/25: Anodyne unionization, Capitol Notes, stamp club
    May 19 2025
    Anodyne workers attempt to unionize this week. What’s happening with immigration policy in Wisconsin. One of the oldest stamp clubs in the country.
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    51 mins
  • Thursday 5/15/25: Evolution of citizenship, MPS exit interviews, Milwaukee Music Roundup

    Thursday 5/15/25: Evolution of citizenship, MPS exit interviews, Milwaukee Music Roundup
    May 15 2025
    How the idea of citizenship has changed throughout our state and nation’s history. What MPS teachers are telling the district when they retire or leave. New nostalgic songs from local musicians.
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    51 mins
  • Wednesday 5/14/25: Hmong immigration, arts funding tension, science fiction standouts

    Wednesday 5/14/25: Hmong immigration, arts funding tension, science fiction standouts
    May 14 2025
    The story of one Hmong family that immigrated to the United States and the history of Hmong resettlement. The tension between local arts groups over funding. Science fiction films that stand out.
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    52 mins
  • Tuesday 5/13/25: Ending atmospheric science, history of sanctuary, Tavern Tuesday

    Tuesday 5/13/25: Ending atmospheric science, history of sanctuary, Tavern Tuesday
    May 13 2025
    The end of UWM's Atmospheric Science program and its students' uncertain future. The history of sanctuary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and our country. Tavern Tuesdays explores how Wisconsin reacted to prohibition.
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    51 mins
  • Monday 5/12/25: Immigration in Milwaukee, incarceration of youth, coffee and tariffs

    Monday 5/12/25: Immigration in Milwaukee, incarceration of youth, coffee and tariffs
    May 12 2025
    How waves of immigration have created our multicultural city. The demographics of the young people incarcerated in Milwaukee County. Green initiatives at Stone Creek coffee and how they’re navigating tariffs.
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    51 mins