Best WUWM News Podcasts (2025)

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

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4h ago4:25

4:25

As the federal government shutdown continues, Milwaukee food pantries are seeing a growing need from people whose FoodShare benefits have been cut off.By Teran Powell

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

2h ago7:37

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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 Xcaret Nuñez

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

5h ago4:29

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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

19h ago2:28

2:28

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 Eddie Morales

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

23h ago4:30

4:30

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

1d ago4:27

4:27

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 Eddie Morales

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Exchanging cultures at the Walker Square Farmers Market 3:50

6d ago3:50

3:50

Farmers markets take a community’s taste buds, culture and talent and put them on display.By Maria Peralta-Arellano

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

6d ago2:27

2:27

Food assistance programs and two Head Start centers in Wisconsin are shuttered. Why kids lose the most when the government shuts down.By Katherine Kokal

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

7d ago4:59

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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 Teran Powell

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

7d ago4:32

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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 Sam Woods

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

7d ago4:32

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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

8d ago2:52

2:52

People can volunteer or donate nonperishable food or money. Donations go directly to food pantries.By Maayan Silver

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

8d ago2:30

2:30

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

8d ago4:49

4:49

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

8d ago4:11

4:11

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

9d ago4:35

4:35

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

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Government shutdown will delay FoodShare benefits for thousands of Wisconsinites 4:17

10d ago4:17

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Millions of recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, could see their food assistance delayed in November, due to the federal government shutdown.By Teran Powell

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The Pretzel Podcast

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Lake Effect

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Exchanging cultures at the Walker Square Farmers Market 3:50

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Government shutdown will delay FoodShare benefits for thousands of Wisconsinites 4:17