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Latest Episodes

Do people have the right to walk Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline? That question is at the heart of a current court case. Meanwhile, there’s a path along the much-coveted Geneva Lake shoreline that’s been accessible to the public for decades.

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Homer Blow, a longtime radio personality in Milwaukee, was recently honored by the Common Council for his decades-long career and service to the community.

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There are a lot of different airlines that fly in and out of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport every day. But only one of them has a billion-dollar contract with ICE. What to know about Air Wisconsin.

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More than 5,000 athletes are descending on Milwaukee for the 2026 USA Triathlon. They’ll be jumping into Lake Michigan for the swimming portion of the race.

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Recent Guests

Arameek Glass
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Tom Nelson
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Mark Sommerhauser
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Episode: Wisconsin ranks 8th in the nation for 2026 State of the States Report
Ryan Thompson
Creator of the Smoke Dir(e) app
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Episode: Milwaukee man creates app to track air quality following wildfire smoke
Meagan Wolfe
Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator
Wisconsin Elections Commission
Episode: What Wisconsin voters should know ahead of the Aug. 11 partisan primary
Greg DeMurray
UW Health pediatric infectious disease doctor
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Episode: Wisconsin doctor shares what to know about cyclospora
Sarah Tumson
Director of Planning, Milwaukee County Parks
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Episode: Public input important to Veterans Park lagoon restoration
Stacey Rowe
Wisconsin DNR Lake Michigan Program Coordinator
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Episode: Public input important to Veterans Park lagoon restoration
Alan Chevoya
Organizer with Milwaukee's Alliance Against Racists and Political Repression
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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • WUWM

    This is my only audio source for Milwaukee news. I think,as a podcast, a better format would be to tie the stories into a once-daily episode, rather than short segments. Nevertheless I’m very happy to have it.

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    Sargent Salt
    United States6 years ago
  • Stenographic journalism ....

    ... But the best currently available in the Milwaukee area. The management is openly hostile to the ideal of "afflicting the comfortable and comforting the afflicted," so know what you're consuming when consuming this media offering. This is often "one side says this, the other side disagrees" stenography. More fact-checking would be appreciated.

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    3
    Torgo the Defiled
    United States15 years ago

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Polished local reporting with strong public health and policy focus.
High relevance for Milwaukee and Wisconsin issues with credible guests.
Positive on depth of local coverage, though format feedback exists.
Some listeners want more balanced fact-checking and broader perspective.

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Wisconsin ranks 8th in the nation for 2026 State of the States Report
Q: How do trust levels differ between local communities and the federal government in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin residents express relatively high trust in people within their communities, while trust in the federal government is near the bottom, underscoring a notable contrast between local social trust and national governance perceptions.
Wisconsin ranks 8th in the nation for 2026 State of the States Report
Q: What does labor force participation tell us about Wisconsin's position in the rankings?
Wisconsin ranks eighth in labor force participation, indicating a relatively strong workforce presence, but the trend shows some downward movement relative to the nation, raising concern that the state could slip out of the top 10 if momentum isn't sustained.
What Wisconsin voters should know ahead of the Aug. 11 partisan primary
Q: Is there anything different about the upcoming election that voters should know about?
The process remains the same for Wisconsin, with no major changes at the state or federal level, but voters should understand the partisan primary structure and the deadline rules, such as voting within one party's primary and ensuring mail-in ballots are returned on time.
Wisconsin doctor shares what to know about cyclospora
Q: What practical steps can parents take to reduce the risk?
Check for recalls on products, discard recalled items, rinse vegetables, and cook foods thoroughly to reduce parasite presence, while recognizing that some forms of contamination may persist until investigations clarify sources.
Wisconsin doctor shares what to know about cyclospora
Q: Who is most at risk for complications from cyclospora?
People with weakened immune systems, including those on immune-suppressing medications, as well as young children and older adults, are more susceptible to severe illness.

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The show concentrates on local Wisconsin and Milwaukee-area policy, health, environment, and civic issues, pairing expert guests with on-the-ground reporting. Episodes frequently tackle public-interest topics such as public health risks, infrastructure and regulatory oversight, education funding, and community advocacy, all grounded in real-world impact for residents. A notable strength is the mix of subject-matter experts, journalists, and community voices that shed light on governance, environmental stewardship, and social issues relevant to listeners who want practical context and actionable takeaways. Potential listeners will likely find timely, policy-forward conversations and accessible explanations of how decisions affect daily life,... more

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2. Tom Nelson
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5. Meagan Wolfe
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7. Sarah Tumson
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