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Sheboygan Falls resident Elvira Benitez-Suarez was released from ICE detention last week. While immigration courts have ruled that the mother of four is free to pursue a green card, the federal government has twice detained her.

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A survey of low-cost childcare provider Head Start shows that families are keeping their children home as ICE enforcement ramps up. Kids who come to childcare are acting out and showing signs of stress.

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This year, a former Navy pilot in Milwaukee has turned his grandmother’s recipe for amaretto into a finalist for a Good Food Award.

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El Salvador and its President Nayib Bukele have become key players in President Trump's mass deportation plans.

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Recent Guests

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Angela Harris
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Brenda Kacelius
MPS Superintendent
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Sarah Levin
Executive Director of Jimena (Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa)
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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 States14 years ago

Listeners Say

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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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A chat with the head of JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa
Q: What are some important things to know about Jewish diversity and the experiences of Middle Eastern and North African Jews in this country?
The guest explains that Safarik and Mizrahi Jews are incredibly diverse, speaking different languages and coming from various countries with distinct histories; their leaving Middle Eastern countries was influenced by multiple push and pull factors, differing by city and region, which underscores the importance of recognizing this breadth when discussing Jewish history and identity.
What a veteran journalist in El Salvador wants us to know about its ties to Trump's deportation plans
Q: So what led to the creation of this, and what made you guys want to bring it to Milwaukee?
The organizers aimed to connect local concerns in Milwaukee with the broader, ongoing human rights and press freedom issues in El Salvador, highlighting how U.S. deportation policies intersect with Salvadoran institutions like CICOT.
Heal the Hood Block Party and Resource Fair maintains mission to serve community in every capacity
Q: Do you find that now's the time, the heal the hood, block party resource fair is like, needed more than ever, or is it just like, this confirming, we need to continue to do this work?
The hosts emphasize that the event is needed now more than ever to address ongoing community needs, including violence, housing, and mental health, and to maintain trust through visible, collaborative efforts between government and local partners.
Man who took Lake Michigan shoreline access to court shares where his case stands
Q: What is the likely path for appeal according to the guest?
The guest says they hope to go to the Wisconsin Supreme Court after an appeal to the Court of Appeals, with the circuit court judge potentially dismissing or overruing earlier decisions, and the case potentially reaching the Supreme Court.
Man who took Lake Michigan shoreline access to court shares where his case stands
Q: What is at stake in this case beyond Shorewood's ticketing policy?
The guest explains that the bigger issue is public access to public trust land along the Lake Michigan shoreline, arguing that the shoreline should be open to the public regardless of private property above it, citing examples from Indiana and Michigan.

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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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