Best WUWM 89.7 FM Milwaukee Podcasts (2025)

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Milwaukee gym hosts self-defense classes for queer and trans community 9:22

20h ago9:22

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As hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community rise across the nation, local groups in Milwaukee are doing something about it. They're teaching self-defense skills.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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New director of Milwaukee's Office of African American Affairs talks plans to support the community 4:09

2d ago4:09

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Melissa Buford was appointed to lead Milwaukee’s Office of African American Affairs. She says her personal and professional community experiences will inform her work.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Anodyne Coffee parent company challenges workers' union vote, delays certification 5:34

5d ago5:34

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Workers at Anodyne Coffee voted unanimously to unionize in early June, but last week its parent company challenged the election results. A hearing will determine whether the union vote will stand.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Where did the card game Sheepshead come from? Inside the cherished Wisconsin pastime 4:17

5d ago4:17

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Sheepshead is a card game played throughout Wisconsin. But where did it come from? And what's up with all the different rules? Answers ahead in this episode of "Bubbler Talk."By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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A Milwaukee family’s Juneteenth Legacy 2:26

6d ago2:26

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Father and son duo Tyrone and Corey Daniels have rarely, if ever, missed a Juneteenth festival in Milwaukee. And this year, they'll celebrate together again.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Oral history project to document stories of Wisconsin Native American boarding school survivors 4:33

6d ago4:33

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The Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition is visiting Milwaukee to collect oral histories of the states boarding school survivors.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Metcalfe Park neighborhood offers community-led solution for stable housing 4:40

7d ago4:40

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A Milwaukee neighborhood in need of stable housing is offering a community-led solution.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation loan program helps small businesses in underserved communities 4:20

8d ago4:20

4:20

The ThriveOn Small Business Loan Program has helped 16 local businesses find success through lending and social returns.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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How the Minnesota shootings could affect Wisconsin state lawmakers and other elected officials 2:55

9d ago2:55

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The fatal and nonfatal attacks in Minnesota are part of an increase in reported assaults on state lawmakers nationwide.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Capitol Notes: The ABCs of school funding and tax cuts in Wisconsin 14:40

9d ago14:40

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The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee is putting its stamp on the state budget. Last week, it took up K-12 funding and tax cuts. Will the plans survive Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' veto pen?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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UWM expects 400 fewer international students in fall as federal crackdowns spark fear 4:32

9d ago4:32

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Visa revocations and news of ICE raids have sparked anxiety in international students looking at college in the midwest. What do federal crackdowns mean for midwestern colleges?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Milwaukee's Environmental Collaboration Office pushes sustainable housing despite Trump cuts 4:32

12d ago4:32

4:32

As climate change increasingly burdens Milwaukee’s aging housing stock, the city’s Environmental Collaboration Office, or ECO, is working to connect homeowners with energy-saving resources and build new net-zero housing.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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How Enderis Park neighborhood's namesake, Dorothy Enderis, shaped Milwaukee Recreation 3:59

12d ago3:59

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Dorothy Enderis was the second, and arguably most influential, leader of the Milwaukee Recreation Department. Learn about her and the neighborhood named in her honor.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers 'pauses' environmental health program, residents worry 5:30

13d ago5:30

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After nearly 30 years of partnering with south side residents, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers has cut back its environmental health initiatives. The environmental team was recognized for coalition building and bringing people together. Now south side residents worry about the future of programs in their neighborhoods.…

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How Milwaukee is improving the city's flood resistance and resilience 4:40

14d ago4:40

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As climate change worsens around the world, so does the most frequent and costly natural disaster in Wisconsin: flooding. Hear what authors of a new study say about the challenges Milwaukee is facing — and how the city is preparing.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Building Bridges program to offer small businesses support in Milwaukee County 4:32

15d ago4:32

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Milwaukee County’s Building Bridges program aims to help create and expand small businesses in Milwaukee County.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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The Native history behind the unmarked pedestrian bridge in Milwaukee's McKinley Park 10:45

19d ago10:45

10:45

In 1971, Indigenous activists ripped the plywood off the abandoned Coast Guard station in Milwaukee's McKinley Park and occupied it. They successfully shaped the future, and a mysterious bridge remains.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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'As they live, we live:' Protecting the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee’s waters 4:02

21d ago4:02

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A group called the Sturgeon Protectors is welcoming the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee waterways.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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What to know about the Milwaukee teacher's aide facing deportation 4:40

22d ago4:40

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In Milwaukee, there hasn’t been a more public fight against deportation efforts than that of Yessenia Ruano. The mother of two, and MPS teacher’s aide, faces deportation to El Salvador.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Critics question possible Point Beach Nuclear Plant license extension, despite favorable NRC ruling 4:49

23d ago4:49

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff have decided on a preliminary basis that there would be no adverse environmental impact if the power plant would run until it's 80.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Capitol Notes: Wisconsin & the federal tax and spending bill 14:10

23d ago14:10

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The U.S. House passed a reconciliation bill in May. The U.S. Senate is taking it up. There's a lot that's unknown about what will actually pass, but this week's Capitol Notes lays out how it could impact the Dairy State.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Report examines state of Milwaukee County's youth justice system 4:40

26d ago4:40

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A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum examines the state of Milwaukee County’s youth justice system, comparing data from before and after the COVID pandemic.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Head Start is a 'lifeline' for children across Wisconsin. What happens if Trump cuts it? 4:31

27d ago4:31

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Head Start provides early childhood care for students living at or below the poverty line. Such services make it possible for their parents to work.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Women’s U.S. Open golf tourney comes to suburban Milwaukee as game attracts more female players 4:19

28d ago4:19

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Golf is seeing a surge in popularity among young women.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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We Energies natural gas plants approved by Public Service Commission 3:07

29d ago3:07

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The power plants have faced heavy public criticism leading up to the decision.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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'It just makes no sense': 180 jobs at MPS cut or moved in superintendent's overhaul 4:28

1M ago4:28

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Two phases of restructuring are angering teachers' union members and concerning parents. While many agree MPS needs radical change, there's not agreement on how to get there.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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A neo-Nazi group is leaving flyers in southeastern Wisconsin communities 4:39

1M ago4:39

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Racist flyers produced by a neo-Nazi group known as the Aryan Freedom Network are being spread across counties in southeastern Wisconsin.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Old World Wisconsin opens historic Wittnebel's Tavern 4:27

1M ago4:27

4:27

The Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin recently opened the historic Wittnebel's Tavern, established in 1906. The building has been relocated and restored to recreate a post-Prohibition 1930s tavern.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Major public pushback on state bills requiring sheriff departments to work with ICE 2:26

1M ago2:26

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Last week was the first public hearing for a Wisconsin bill that would force local sheriff’s departments to work with and assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Capitol Notes: Latest on Wisconsin's budget and more! 21:30

1M ago21:30

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Have you been thinking about how Wisconsin's going to pay for stuff, like Medicaid, given that the federal government is working to slice its budget? JR Ross of WisPolitics.com unpacks that and more on this week's Capitol Notes.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Carvd N Stone's positive news content is elevated through new Amazon partnership 4:14

1M ago4:14

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"Carvd N Stone," a Black and woman-owned media company in Milwaukee, has launched a story telling series with Amazon.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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'Journal Sentinel' reporting finds MPS fails to act on teacher exit surveys 4:55

1M ago4:55

4:55

A review of nearly 900 exit surveys from MPS employees who left their jobs found common threads. But the school district doesn't analyze or learn from exit reviews.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Revisiting the Prohibition Era in Wisconsin 4:36

1M ago4:36

4:36

The Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin are opening a historic tavern on May 17, 2025. Wittnebel's Tavern, established in 1906, has been restored to recreate a post-Prohibition 1930s tavern.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Making Wisconsin: A speedy review of 300 years of Milwaukee's immigration history 4:38

1M ago4:38

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Waves of immigration to Milwaukee have made our home a multicultural and vibrant city. But it hasn't always been a warm welcome. Here's a rundown of immigration to Milwaukee and Wisconsin.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Museum exhibition traces the 60+ years legacy of a thriving Black-led Little League in Milwaukee 4:45

2M ago4:45

4:45

The exhibition, “Going to Work for the Community: A Visual History of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League” explores the history of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League baseball team in Milwaukee.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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'Frozen in time': Exploring Black Point Estate's layered history 4:48

2M ago4:48

4:48

Lake Effect is partnering with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin to bring you stories about beer and brewing in our state. We’ll be sharing these histories with you leading up to the grand opening of the restored Wittnebel’s Tavern at Old World Wisconsin.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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May Day brings community groups and advocates together to defend immigrant and worker rights 3:57

2M ago3:57

3:57

May 1st signals International Workers Day. In Milwaukee, hundreds gathered to advocate for worker and immigrant rights.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Gardening in Milwaukee: It doesn't have to be fancy 4:03

2M ago4:03

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Beginning your own garden can often be an overwhelming experience, but we break down how to make the hobby more approachable for new growers.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Local crisis nursery helps keep kids safe as caregivers handle life’s challenges 4:23

2M ago4:23

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The La Causa Crisis Nursery & Respite Center has been a haven for children when their families are in crisis for more than 30 years.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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MPS says it will clean up lead paint in 100+ schools by the end of the year. How? 4:20

2M ago4:20

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Milwaukee Public Schools leaders announced their lead remediation plan for the 106 schools in the district built before 1978. It comes as the CDC has denied the city's request for help.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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What was Milwaukee's most devastating fire? 4:25

2M ago4:25

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Earlier this year, wildfires ravaged Los Angeles for almost a month. Destroying historical landmarks and reshaping the city forever. It got a "Bubbler Talk" listener thinking: How have Milwaukee fires shaped the city? Where and how did the fires start?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Local conservationist hopes environmental education reveals to youth their connection to nature 4:20

2M ago4:20

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Conservationists are working to increase access to environmental education in Milwaukee so students of color can connect with nature in their communities.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Catholics in Milwaukee weigh in on Pope Francis' passing 4:25

2M ago4:25

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WUWM stopped by the Church of Gesu on Marquette University's campus to speak with people about the pontiff ahead of noon mass.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Capitol Notes: A win for the governor's veto pen 15:50

2M ago15:50

15:50

What does a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling upholding the governor's ability to set up a 400-year school funding increase with his veto pen mean for this year's state budget process?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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'Huge need for foster parents': More foster homes needed in Milwaukee County 4:33

2M ago4:33

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Milwaukee County is home to the largest number of foster children in Wisconsin, but it doesn't have enough foster homes to ensure children are kept in their communities. One in three children entering foster care are placed more than 20 miles from their home.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Signs around Milwaukee promise to buy your home for cash. What happens if you sell? 4:10

2M ago4:10

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On this week's episode of "Bubbler Talk," we answer a question about what happens to homes that are sold to cash buyers advertising around Milwaukee.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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As UW-Waukesha closes, students will miss 'the little things' (including the cost) 4:14

2M ago4:14

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The 59-year-old campus will close this June due to under enrollment and financial constraints. This year, there were 589 students enrolled at UW-Waukesha.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Why are there so many shipwrecks in Lake Michigan? 4:28

2M ago4:28

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"Bubbler Talk" listeners Amy Gajewski and Victor Muñoz are certified scuba divers with an interest in shipwrecks. That’s why they want to know: Why are there so many shipwrecks in Lake Michigan, especially off the coast of the Milwaukee area?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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