Emily Files
Editor/Project LeaderAs an editor and special projects leader, Emily works with reporters and producers to craft compelling stories and interviews. She also coordinates WUWM’s popular Bubbler Talk series, and oversees election projects, including our voter guides.
Emily came to WUWM in 2018, and worked for more than five years as the station’s education reporter before moving into an editing role full-time.
Prior to WUWM, Emily reported for four years at small radio stations in southeast Alaska.
Emily studied journalism at Emerson College in Boston, where she reported her very first radio stories for college station WERS.
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This year, WUWM is working on more in-depth coverage of three topics that our community has told us they care about: immigration, the economy and climate change. -
The Champions of Curiosity Awards celebrate news organizations that put community needs and listening first in their coverage. -
Wisconsin's top K-12 education official, Jill Underly, is facing a challenge from Brittany Kinser on April 1. -
Walking downtown on a cold day, a "Bubbler Talk" listener wondered whether they could use Milwaukee's skywalks. -
There are two candidates, Jon Fredrickson and Jamie McClendon, running for Racine County circuit court judge Branch 7 on the April 1, 2025 ballot. -
According to initial results, Zach Wittchow defeated Fred Strampe in the election for Waukesha County circuit court judge Branch 6. -
Initial results show David Maas unseating incumbent Bridget Schoenborn in the election for Waukesha County circuit court judge Branch 4. -
Wisconsin's next election is April 1. Here's a guide to help people vote in Wisconsin. -
For about 20 years, the Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra performed at the Grand Avenue Mall. Where did the animatronic bears go? -
For Bubbler Talk, we explore the history of Silver City, National Park and the neighborhood's former amusement park.
