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As outside investors buy up Milwaukee’s housing supply and turn it into rentals, one nonprofit uses a comprehensive approach to steadily combat that.
Nobody owns us but you … our listeners, our supporters, and the community we serve.
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Maria Peralta-Arellano/WUWMOn March 28, protesters gathered across the state to speak out against President Donald Trump's administration and policies. -
Mark Savage/Savage On WheelsFour years ago, I tested one and except for a few minor tweaks and the ever-present sticker price creep, it remains the same. -
IVAN KOKOULIN/Stock AdobePublic commemorations to Latino civil rights leader Cesar Chavez are coming down nationwide amid sexual abuse allegations against him. -
Renaissance TheaterworksSusan Fete co-founded Renaissance Theaterworks in 1993. She will retire this spring after directing a production of "Barefoot in the Park," which runs through April 12.
How to vote, who the candidates are and what's at stake.
Join us at the Community Development Alliance Homeownership Lab on April 27.
Swing State of the Union
Swing State is back with some bonus episodes. We’ll investigate two broad questions about our state courts: How do we hold judges accountable, and how do different justices interpret Wisconsin’s constitution?
Rising Forward: Stories of Change
Hosted by Shannon Sims, this podcast goes behind the headlines to explore the social entrepreneurs transforming Milwaukee and beyond. Shannon leverages her networks, resources and journalistic curiosity to uncover the stories of innovative changemakers who are building businesses that solve pressing community challenges.
Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership
This WUWM series digs into systemic housing problems in Milwaukee and sheds light on solutions.
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On April 7, Wisconsin will elect a new Supreme Court justice. But how do judges think about law, and what are the way of interpreting a constitution? -
Samer Ghani's "Memories of a Street Cat” comes out March 25, with a free release party at Cactus Club and music from five local acts. -
Marquette students are criticizing the university for its choice of Chris Duffey as the speaker at Marquette's 2026 graduation. Duffey oversees AI for Adobe.
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The 4th and Mineral Play Area is now Clementina Castro Park, named after a dedicated civil rights activist. -
Mike Hallquist and incumbent Steve Ponto are running for Brookfield mayor. The election is April 7. -
Tim Aicher and Aaron Werner are running for Delafield mayor in the April 7 general election. -
In the April 7 general election, incumbent John R. Nelson is running against Basil Ryan for Franklin mayor. -
Over the past generation, Black women have been at the vanguard of defining Milwaukee’s art scene — even if they haven’t always been recognized for the work. This week, we’re meeting the women and hearing their stories.
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