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Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe explains how the partisan primary works, how to vote absentee, voter ID requirements and election security.

As of July 22, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 105 cases cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called cyclospora.

The lagoon near the city’s lakefront is looking a bit desolate, and its water is unhealthy. But Milwaukee County Parks intends to change that, and wants to know what the public would like to see.

As the air quality improves in Milwaukee, wildfires continue spreading across Canada. Milwaukee County’s chief health policy advisor shares how to stay healthy during air quality warnings.

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Recent Guests

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
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Episode: Public input important to Veterans Park lagoon restoration
Dr. Ben Weston
Milwaukee County's Chief Health Policy Advisor
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Episode: How to stay healthy when wildfire smoke worsens air quality
Alan Chevoya
Organizer with Milwaukee's Alliance Against Racists and Political Repression
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Episode: What would it mean to 'defund' or 'abolish' the police? Here's what Milwaukee organizers say
Devin Anderson
Director at African American Roundtable
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Episode: What would it mean to 'defund' or 'abolish' the police? Here's what Milwaukee organizers say
Sean Wilson
Director at dream.org, policy maker and criminal justice reform advocate
dream.org
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Joel Brennan
Gubernatorial candidate
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Episode: What to know about "oppo" or oppositional research
Brandon Weathersby
Representative from American Bridge
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Craig Zarniecki
Outreach Coordinator at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Air Management Program
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Episode: Hazardous air quality blankets southeastern Wisconsin

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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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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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New report on last year's historic Milwaukee floods shows financial aftermath and status of cleanup
Q: Do we know how many folks in the Milwaukee area had been able to receive that aid or which parts of the city were most affected?
About 33,000 people in Milwaukee County were eligible for aid out of around 41,000 applicants, indicating the majority qualified but not all who applied received aid, with focus concentrated in a few northwest city zip codes.
Hazardous air quality blankets southeastern Wisconsin
Q: What trends has the DNR observed in wildfire smoke spreading this year?
The DNR notes that fires are larger and closer than in some prior years, with wind and dry conditions contributing to rapid smoke spread, making the current event more significant than previous ones.
At America's 250th, remembering early Black history in the U.S.
Q: So what did Lord Dunmore's Proclamation say, and why don't we hear more about it?
The proclamation promised freedom to enslaved people if they joined the British forces, but many did not show up or ultimately remained enslaved, illustrating how promises of liberty coexisted with the reality of slavery.
At America's 250th, remembering early Black history in the U.S.
Q: Just imagine you're a black person and you're trying to get free. Which side do you choose?
The hosts discuss the dilemma of choosing between Patriots and the British, weighing who seemed most likely to offer true freedom and recognizing the complex, risky calculus enslaved people faced.
Why some journalists are adding AI to their toolkit
Q: What are some concerns or reasons journalists are hesitant to try AI tools in their work?
Concerns include potential theft of content used to train models, lack of transparency and accountability in how models operate, environmental impact from high compute usage, and a belief that tools trained on journalists' own reporting can undermine trust unless proper disclosures and ethical controls are in place.

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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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Recent guests on WUWM News include:

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2. Stacey Rowe
3. Dr. Ben Weston
4. Alan Chevoya
5. Devin Anderson
6. Sean Wilson
7. Joel Brennan
8. Brandon Weathersby

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