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Latest Episodes

A coalition of Jewish organizations organized a bus trip to Clay County Jail in Indiana, where Milwaukee area Muslim leader Salah Sarsour was being held after he was detained by immigration enforcement.

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Something unique is in store for folks planning to take in Milwaukee’s Juneteenth parade Friday. They’ll experience a 30-foot-long “living river.” It’s the creation of Milwaukee Water Commons and lots of volunteers.

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Milwaukee is home to one of the nation’s oldest and largest Juneteenth celebrations. WUWM’s Jimmy Gutierrez shares an audio postcard from last year’s celebration.

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Milwaukee has the largest Black-white achievement gap in the country. A listener asked: is there a political will to fix it?

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Recent Guests

James Ferguson
Milwaukee School Board Director who represents the Black central city area
Milwaukee School Board
Episode: Is there political will to fix Milwaukee's achievement gap between Black and white students?
Colustin Morgan
Advocate for school choice and charter programs
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Episode: Is there political will to fix Milwaukee's achievement gap between Black and white students?
Brenda Kisselius
Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools
Episode: Is there political will to fix Milwaukee's achievement gap between Black and white students?
Margaret Henningsen
Community activist who helped organize Milwaukee's Juneteenth Day
Northcott Neighborhood House
Episode: One woman's desire to promote Black pride led to Milwaukee celebrating Juneteenth for 55 years
Kim Stengline
Owner of American Science & Surplus Milwaukee location
American Science & Surplus
Episode: Economic Check-In: How rising fuel costs, tariffs are impacting American Science & Surplus
Eric Mangus
Johnson's Nurseries organizer of the Monarch Flyaway event
Johnson's Nurseries
Episode: Monarch butterfly initiative takes root at Lakeshore State Park
Esmir Bajraktarević
Bosnian-born soccer player known as the Milwaukee Messi
Bosnia national team / Milwaukee area soccer
Episode: The making of 'Milwaukee Messi': A story of refugees, found family and opportunity
Marco Rueda
Resident sharing flood impacts on his home
Episode: Milwaukee's Flood Mitigation Task Force meets, local flood victims share stories
Donna Petty
Resident describing losses during the August flood
Episode: Milwaukee's Flood Mitigation Task Force meets, local flood victims share stories

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Torgo the Defiled
    United States14 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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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What to know about Wisconsin resident Elvira Benitez Suarez's release from ICE detention
Q: What does Elvira's case reveal about pathways to citizenship for long-time residents?
It shows that for many who entered as children, pathways to legal status can be complex and lengthy, requiring specific petitions and waivers; in Elvira's case, a judge recognized eligibility for a green card, which changed the legal dynamics but was followed by ongoing detention issues.
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.

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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. Colustin Morgan
3. Brenda Kisselius
4. Margaret Henningsen
5. Kim Stengline
6. Eric Mangus
7. Esmir Bajraktarević
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