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A WUWM listener asked why colleges in Milwaukee don't offer African languages as foreign languages. Marquette and UWM only offer Arabic.
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Susan Bence/WUWMThe Lange family has been crafting millwork for decades in the Thurston Woods neighborhood. Now its offspring LUSH (Lange Urban Sustainable Homes) hopes to be part of the solution to Milwaukee's housing challenges. -
Artwork by Erin BagattaWisconsin Supreme Court justices are elected to 10-year terms. But how do we hold judicial officials accountable once they’re in office? -
Emily Files/WUWMMilwaukee Survivor fans got together for a watch party, where they had the chance to meet some of the show’s players, including one who returned for Season 50. -
Xcaret Nuñez/WUWMAccording to the National Weather Service, the state hasn’t seen a storm like this — with such high winds — in 15 years.
How to vote, who the candidates are and what's at stake.
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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.
Here's how to find WUWM stories and podcasts on NPR.org and the NPR app.
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The ideological balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court isn't immediately up for grabs in 2026. Here's why it's still important to vote. -
Freelance writer Barbara Miner spotlights the stories of DACA recipients, undocumented parents, asylum seekers and others in her piece, "On Shaky Ground."
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Judge Maria Lazar is backed by conservatives. Judge Chris Taylor has liberal support. -
Communities around southeast Wisconsin are trying to find ways to better manage stormwater and reduce flooding. -
Incumbent Patti Logsdon and challenger Maqsood Khan are running for the District 9 seat on the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. -
On March 7, several dozen protesters gathered in Milwaukee as part of a nationwide call to action to stop the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. -
ProPublica reporters have been looking into the living conditions inside the Dilley detention center, where immigrant families and children are held.
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