Best WUWM 89.7 FM Milwaukee Podcasts (2025)

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Milwaukee officials hope new affordable housing development will help address housing crisis 4:27

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Communities throughout the U.S. are grappling with an affordable housing crisis. Milwaukee officials hope a new affordable housing development will make a difference.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Capitol Notes: A brand new challenge to Wisconsin's congressional maps 15:30

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Democrats are bringing a new argument in their challenges to congressional lines in Wisconsin. Will it change anything before the 2026 midterms?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Packers and Bears fans keep century-old rivalry alive 4:23

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This weekend will be the first matchup of the season between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. Hear how fans navigate the rivalry in their friendships, family and love.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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A Milwaukee mother was forced to self-deport. A reporter followed to share her story 4:30

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Last summer, a Milwaukee teacher's aide was forced to self-deport to her native country of El Salvador. Now, she and her family are trying to create a new life.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Customers mourn loss of Beans & Barley, a Milwaukee east side staple 4:15

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The longtime restaurant Beans & Barley on Milwaukee's east side will close at the end of January.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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What to know about Milwaukee's snow cleanup efforts 4:34

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Milwaukee experienced a historic November snowfall. Here's what the Department of Public Works wants you to know about it, and what to do if you experience a delay in city services.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Shorewood resident takes Lake Michigan shoreline access to court 5:04

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Wisconsin boasts about 400 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. But a dispute in the village of Shorewood brings up an age-old question: who has access to that shoreline?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Would changes to the federal capital gains tax policy help ease the housing crunch in Milwaukee? 4:57

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Some housing experts and lawmakers think changing the capital gains tax on home sales would entice reluctant homeowners to sell, if they've been considering making the move.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Wisconsin deer harvest numbers continue to soar as gun season reaches halfway mark 3:04

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The Wisconsin DNR says over 212,000 deer have been harvested so far this hunting season.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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How redlining created segregation, barriers to homeownership 4:26

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Learn about the history and impact of redlining on homeownership as part of WUWM's series, "Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership."By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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What to watch for in a potential Hannah Dugan trial, according to a Wisconsin defense lawyer 4:51

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Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was charged in federal court for allegedly helping an immigrant evade ICE as officers came to her courtroom to arrest him. She has a final pretrial hearing Nov. 26.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Here’s why Catholic sisters transferred land to a Wisconsin tribe 4:12

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The land transfer marks the first known land transfer between a Catholic institution and a tribal nation.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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After years of drinking bottled water, small Wisconsin town creates its own PFAS solution 5:25

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The Wisconsin DNR is providing bottled water to more than 1,700 households because of PFAS contamination in their drinking water. One impacted community, the Town of Campbell, has come up with its own solution.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Why is Milwaukee missing so many street signs? 7:54

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For Bubbler Talk, we hit the road to try to answer the question: why is Milwaukee missing so many street signs? And what can residents do about it?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Why is Milwaukee missing so many street signs? 7:54

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For Bubbler Talk, we hit the road to try to answer the question: why is Milwaukee missing so many street signs? And what can residents do about it?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Milwaukee School of Engineering students fight to evict ICE from campus 4:49

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Milwaukee residents have been watching for increased ICE activity. ICE already operates a facility on the Milwaukee School of Engineering campus, and some students are calling for its removal.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Grief, death and the doulas who help you through it 4:40

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When a baby is born, there’s the option of a birth doula. Now, more people are seeking death doulas to help them prepare for the end of life with clarity and support.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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'New ways of rebuilding': Milwaukee food pantries form coalition to meet demand 4:49

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While the longest federal government shutdown in history ended Nov. 12, its impact on vulnerable communities continues. An emergency Milwaukee community-wide food drive is continuing to respond to the increased need.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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'It's just another opportunity to save a building': Mover's mission at data center site 5:48

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A man who moves buildings for a living hopes to relocate homes and barns that otherwise will be demolished as a Port Washington data center complex takes shape.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Capitol Notes: Political implications of data centers in Wisconsin 12:44

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Tech companies are trying to build data centers all over Wisconsin. Here's what to know.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Are there rules governing data center water usage? 6:37

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Data centers are known for using huge amounts of water. Is that water usage regulated? If so, by whom?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Chew on this: the life of Milwaukee's urban river beavers 5:45

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Beavers have been reintroduced into Milwaukee's waterways for over a decade. A Bubbler Talk listener wanted to know more.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Chew on this: the life of Milwaukee's urban river beavers 5:45

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Beavers have been reintroduced into Milwaukee's waterways for over a decade. A Bubbler Talk listener wanted to know more.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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City of Milwaukee STI clinic closes temporarily, due to staffing woes 2:07

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The City of Milwaukee's sexual and reproductive health clinic at Keenan Health Center is temporarily closed due to staffing shortages.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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The Trump admin cut money for Wisconsin schools to buy local produce. What now? 4:07

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The Trump administration cut the USDA's Local Food Purchase Assistance Program in March. It allowed schools to buy local farmers' food.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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What could a 'conga line in hell' sound like? This Halloween concert had the answer 3:42

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A Halloween concert at the Milwaukee Art Museum featured work from composers reflecting on Día de los Muertos.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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UWM food pantry sees increased demand during government shutdown 4:30

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The uncertainty over FoodShare benefits, caused by the federal government shutdown, has some college students wondering where their next meal will come from.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Violins from the Holocaust era give life to Jewish musicians' stories 5:03

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An exhibition featuring violins owned and played by Jewish musicians and others who were targeted by Nazis — before and during the Holocaust — just opened at the Jewish Museum Milwaukee.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Milwaukee conguera, Bony Benavides, is shaping music one drum strike at a time 4:38

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Where in the world is Bony Benavides? The Milwaukee conguera, or conga drummer, is making her mark in the traditionally male-dominated field of percussion.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Demand for Milwaukee food pantry triples amid FoodShare freeze 4:25

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As the federal government shutdown continues, Milwaukee food pantries are seeing a growing need from people whose FoodShare benefits have been cut off.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Unearthing the history of Milwaukee’s celery farms 7:37

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Celery is green, crunchy and flavorful. But did you know it also has a history in Milwaukee? "Bubbler Talk" takes a deep dive into this little-known chapter of the city’s history.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Unearthing the history of Milwaukee’s celery farms 7:36

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Celery is green, crunchy and flavorful. But did you know it also has a history in Milwaukee? "Bubbler Talk" takes a deep dive into this little-known chapter of the city’s history.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Students shy away from disagreement in class. One Marquette program is changing that 4:29

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College professors report less student participation in class, rooted in a fear of disagreement. A Marquette University program is trying to change that.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Bay View bakery creates 'community gift card' to help SNAP recipients 2:28

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As the federal government shutdown continues, the future of SNAP food benefits is uncertain. That’s why Gather Bakehouse in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood created a community gift card.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Mexican folk dance and ofrendas at Latino Arts' Día de los Muertos celebration 4:30

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All across Milwaukee Oct. 31-Nov. 2, people celebrated Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. At Latino Arts on the south side of the city, a group remembered and preserved the past through dance, music and movement.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Short film explores Milwaukee's Chinese immigrant history 4:27

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For over a century, Chinese immigrants in Milwaukee owned dozens of laundries to provide for their families. A local filmmaker is telling that story through the recent unveiling of a historical marker.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Capitol Notes: The shutdown continues 13:35

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Some states have declared a state of emergency as FoodShare benefits pause because of the federal government shutdown. Wisconsin has not taken action. Why is that?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Exchanging cultures at the Walker Square Farmers Market 3:50

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Farmers markets take a community’s taste buds, culture and talent and put them on display.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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'Catastrophic': Government shutdown will slash food assistance, 2 Head Start programs in WI 2:27

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Food assistance programs and two Head Start centers in Wisconsin are shuttered. Why kids lose the most when the government shuts down.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Wisconsin farmers are adapting to climate change impacts on their farms 4:59

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There are varying opinions on the realities of climate change, which is backed by science. But at least one group of people is close enough to the effects of it to have a more insightful perspective: farmers.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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The story behind the lone high-rise in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood 4:16

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One Bay View building is not like the others. Bay View Terrace is 25-story condominium surrounded by single family homes.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Stability or speculation: What community land trusts teach us about affordable housing 4:32

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Community land trusts offer housing affordability for the price of reduced appreciation. In Milwaukee and nationwide, they're showing they can be a limited solution to housing affordability, while teaching us why homes are so expensive in the first place.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Alice’s Garden: Where culture and agriculture meet in Milwaukee 4:32

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Alice's Garden Urban Farm has been growing in Milwaukee for over 50 years and its mission is to bring culture into agriculture.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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In wake of FoodShare pause, Milwaukeeans asked to donate to city and county-wide food drive 2:52

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People can volunteer or donate nonperishable food or money. Donations go directly to food pantries.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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'What America is about': Historical marker honors Milwaukee's Chinese Laundry Era 2:30

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A new state historical marker in Milwaukee honors the city’s Chinese Laundry Era.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Outdoorspeople in Wisconsin have mixed views on the need for climate action 4:49

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Most people across the globe want their governments to act on climate change. In some countries, as much as 89% of the population is in that camp, according to a scientific journal called "Nature Climate Change."By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Chirp Chat: Wisconsin researchers strap tiny backpacks to birds to study their behavior 15:37

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The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is an international collaborative research network that uses small radio transmitters to track bird movement. The transmitters are fitted onto birds like tiny backpacks.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Spilling the beans on the Kinship Urban Farm operations   4:11

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Kinship Community Food Center is helping Milwaukeeans in five different zip codes fight against food insecurity with their farm fresh model.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Local farmers turn gravel to greenery to supply fresh food 4:35

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Crops on Top and Hundred Acre Farm are putting in the work to supply Milwaukee's residents, restaurants and schools with farm fresh ingredients.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR