Teran Powell
A new art exhibition at a gallery in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood highlights Milwaukee’s Black Arts Movement of the late 1960s to the early 1980s.
This new season looks at the top issues in Wisconsin and how they’re motivating voters nationwide.
Here is a guide to help Wisconsinites vote in the Nov. 3 general election.
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Courtesy of Rich AltenbachCream City Chaos: Origins will be available on Steam in late summer or early fall of 2027. -
Maayan SilverWhat is the Wisconsin Freedom to Gather in Places of Worship During an Emergency Referendum on 2026 midterm ballots? It has to do with COVID lockdowns.
This WUWM series focuses on the challenges of food accessibility in Milwaukee and examines solutions.
Join us October 12 and take a trip through the 12 astrological houses
Here's how to find WUWM stories and podcasts on NPR.org and the NPR app.
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Diesel costs are impacting schools that use the fuel for school buses. How the war in Iran is impacting the cost of getting kids to school in Milwaukee. -
A WUWM employee noticed a pattern on her drives between Milwaukee and Illinois, and wondered whether Walworth County is a magnet for severe weather. -
The documentary follows Milwaukee community activist Vaun Mayes as he works alongside those most affected by cycles of violence, systemic neglect and polarizing policing.
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Milwaukee residents could see the city’s biggest investment ever in road repairs next year. That’s according to Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s proposed budget, which details how parking fees will help fund that effort. -
A Milwaukee filmmaker asks what the American dream looks like for workers today and what happened to the jobs that once helped build it. -
Food prices are top of mind for many voters. In this episode, we explore the financial realities facing farmers and the policies shaping Wisconsin — America’s Dairyland. -
We discuss some of the factors that are making vinyl and other physical media so attractive today. -
WUWM is hosting a release party for Bob Reitman's new album,12th House, on Oct. 12 at the Pabst Theater. Check out this special episode of Lake Effect for a preview.
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