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Latest Episodes

How do teachers in Milwaukee recover from 2025 floods that destroyed their classrooms? Inside one class at Riverside High School and how the students and teachers moved on.

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Community organizers are bringing together Milwaukeeans affected by flooding to learn what changes they want to see before another historic storm hits.

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“Passionate” doesn’t even come close to describing one Milwaukee resident’s commitment to conserving habitat for monarch butterflies. We visit the Monarch Trail to learn about its nearly 20-year evolution.

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President Trump has ramped up an aggressive immigration policy — one that targets people without criminal records, and even people with pending asylum claims or visa applications. In Milwaukee, there may not be a clearer example than Yessenia Ruano.

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Recent Guests

Gina Castro
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigative reporter
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Episode: Three families lost loved ones after Milwaukee's historic 2025 floods
Aziz Abdullah
Co-founder of InPower Solutions
InPower Solutions
Episode: One year after Milwaukee floods, a neighborhood cleanup leader reflects
Homer Blow
Longtime radio host known for Keeping It Real and community involvement
Truth 101, 7 FM; various Milwaukee charities and organizations
Episode: Milwaukee honors radio host Homer Blow for using his decades-long career to serve the community
Sophie Carson
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Episode: What to know about the Wisconsin airline that has a billion-dollar contract with ICE
Todd Miller
UWM Professor, School of Freshwater Sciences
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Episode: Milwaukee scientist teams up with USA Triathlon to monitor lake temperature
Phil Cooke
Musician with Wisconsin roots, solo artist; part of Eau Claire's Festival lineup
Independent/Bon Iver-related projects
Episode: Two music lovers head to Eaux Claires festival for the first time
Fred again
UK DJ known for electronic performances
Artist
Episode: Two music lovers head to Eaux Claires festival for the first time
Erin Destner
Member of The National
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Katz Pascal
New York duo (cellist and saxophonist)
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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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Listeners value transparent, data-informed discussion of community issues.
This program delivers solid local reporting and voices a broad mix of perspectives.
Some listeners wish for more in-depth fact-checking and balanced coverage across segments.

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One year after Milwaukee floods, a neighborhood cleanup leader reflects
Q: Before everything went down with the floods last year, what did you know about water restoration and all the work that you and your guys were doing?
Aziz explains that they knew essentially nothing at first, but a neighbor showed them the basics of water restoration and they quickly learned how to use the equipment, which allowed them to start helping others.
Milwaukee honors radio host Homer Blow for using his decades-long career to serve the community
Q: What has working in radio allowed you to do in the community that you might not have done otherwise?
Radio expanded Blow's reach, letting him connect with thousands who didn't know about his community work and share resources and information that could help Milwaukee residents.
Two music lovers head to Eaux Claires festival for the first time
Q: We asked him for his tips on the festival, what makes it special, and this is what he said.
He emphasized the festival's aim to amplify the region's history and lore, aligning performances with the local culture and making room for collaboration and unexpected artistic moments.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WUWM News

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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. Lake Effect
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Recent guests on WUWM News include:

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2. Aziz Abdullah
3. Homer Blow
4. Sophie Carson
5. Todd Miller
6. Phil Cooke
7. Fred again
8. Erin Destner

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