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Latest Episodes

A Milwaukee woman posed as fake substitute teacher to get into Rufus King High School. How did the school security break down to allow Amy Jones in?

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Wisconsin Forward exam results show that Milwaukee Public Schools students saw slight increase in test scores. Gap between Black and white student test scores in Wisconsin persists.

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You can catch "Creepy Cosmos" on Fridays in the month of October, starting Oct. 9.

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Geo Rutherford's "Spooky Lake Month" highlights the world’s most eerie and unusual bodies of water —including some right here in Wisconsin.

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Recent Guests

Brenda Kasselius
Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools
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Episode: Milwaukee students see modest uptick in state test scores; inequities persist
Jean Creighton
Director of UW-Milwaukee's Manfred-Olson Planetarium
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Episode: 'Creepy Cosmos': Manfred-Olson Planetarium program explores the frights of space
Elena Hatley
Student Planetarium presenter
UW-Milwaukee Manfred-Olson Planetarium
Episode: 'Creepy Cosmos': Manfred-Olson Planetarium program explores the frights of space
Manel Kadur
Student Planetarium presenter
UW-Milwaukee Manfred-Olson Planetarium
Episode: 'Creepy Cosmos': Manfred-Olson Planetarium program explores the frights of space
Geo Rutherford
Educator and content creator based in Wisconsin
Geodesaurus (TikTok)
Episode: TikTok series explores Wisconsin's spookiest lakes
Francis Halzen
University of Wisconsin–Madison Professor
UW–Madison
Episode: UW-Madison professor wins Nobel Prize in physics for decoding 'ghost particle'
Joel Roberts
UW Milwaukee graduate and founder of Shepherd Traffic
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Episode: 'Really frightening': Milwaukee officials consider data center pause, regulations
Ryan Brooks
Moratorium supporter, general manager at Data Holdings
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Episode: 'Really frightening': Milwaukee officials consider data center pause, regulations
Derrick Harriell
UWM English professor and co-author of The Voice in My Head is God
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Episode: UWM professor collabs with 2 Chainz on autobiography

Hosts

Taryn Powell
Host (Race and Ethnicity Reporter) who conducts interviews.
Susan Bentz
Reporter and host/segment interviewer; multiple credits across WUWM pieces.

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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This program delivers solid local reporting and voices a broad mix of perspectives.
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

'AI doomers' and which risks they choose to highlight: UWM researcher on new AI warnings
Q: I want to know how that news cycle and all of those warnings sounded to you as an AI researcher.
The researcher describes a long-standing, nuanced debate within the AI community about the likelihood and severity of potential harms, emphasizing that while catastrophic risks receive attention, there are also immediate, tangible risks and benefits to society that require balanced consideration and guardrails.
What happened to the American dream? Filmmaker explores Milwaukee's changing middle class
Q: Can you first explain to me, what is the film?
Faith Kohler explains that Out of Reach examines the disappearing middle class in America by following real people and looking at how deindustrialization has changed lives and expectations across generations, with a focus on neutral storytelling that lets viewers decide what the facts mean.
New report offers a mixed economic outlook for Wisconsin workers in 2026
Q: What are some of the signs you're seeing right now regarding the labor market in Wisconsin?
The most significant signs are the slowdown in job growth, unemployment rates remaining very low yet volatile for different groups (notably a widening gap for Black workers), and rising pressures on household budgets from inflation and policy-driven costs.
New report offers a mixed economic outlook for Wisconsin workers in 2026
Q: My first question to you is both a big and a small question. in just a couple of sentences, how would you characterize the state of Working Wisconsin?
Laura describes a state with notable strengths carried over from the pandemic recovery, but also clear signs of softening, including slower job growth and ongoing affordability pressures driven by energy costs, tariffs, and the changing policy environment.
What's up with all the wasps right now?
Q: When should a homeowner call a pest management professional?
Call a professional if the nest is in a hard-to-reach area, there are sting allergies or high-risk individuals nearby, or if DIY methods are not effective or safe—especially for nests in wall voids, soffits, or the ground.

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This show offers tightly reported, locally focused stories across politics, public safety, environment, health, and culture in the Milwaukee region and beyond. Episodes often weave official voices with community perspectives, explaining complex issues like shoreline rights, flood management, elections, and public health advisories through accessible reporting, first-hand interviews, and practical context for residents. A notable strength is its ability to pair investigative or policy topics with tangible local impact—from public lagoon restoration and infrastructure investments to air quality tools and immigration-related coverage—delivering both information and how-it-affects-you takeaways for listeners and potential sponsors alike.

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1. Uniquely Milwaukee
2. Lake Effect Spotlight
3. Bubbler Talk
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WUWM News launched 16 years ago and published 195 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on WUWM News include:

1. Brenda Kasselius
2. Jean Creighton
3. Elena Hatley
4. Manel Kadur
5. Geo Rutherford
6. Francis Halzen
7. Joel Roberts
8. Ryan Brooks

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