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There’s been an increase in violence in Milwaukee since the start of the pandemic. We’ll hear what the Office of Violence Prevention is doing about it. We’ll highlight some local, independent pharmacies and explore what they mean to the community. We’ll speak with the creator of Project Pitch It, a program that aims to inspire, educate, and entertain people about Wisconsin entrepreneurism. Plus, we’ll speak with the creator of the Woke Wednesdays 414 Instagram account about how she's trying to make Wisconsin history more digestible.

The President of We Energies explains the challenges they faced in restoring power to thousands of people after last week’s storms. Then, we speak with the owner of the Cactus Club, a venue now requiring proof of vaccination for all performers and show attendees. We’ll explain how at-home COVID-19 testing works. We’ll tell you about the grand opening of the Preservation of African American Music & Arts center in Milwaukee and learn some history about the Irish in Milwaukee.

We meet the new director of UW-Milwaukee’s Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education. Then, learn about the first doctor to work in Wisconsin. Capitol Notes digs into the federal lawsuit filed by disabled voters over new Wisconsin election rules. We get a new pick for the August Book of the Month. Plus, Bubbler Talk tells the story of the first Black people who lived in Milwaukee.

We learn how the Hmong American Women’s Association is working to address systemic and interpersonal gender-based violence in the community. Then, look at a program at Marquette that's helping people on the spectrum navigate college and get to graduation. Our Dig In! series explores some of the many events coming to Alice’s Garden and the Fondy Food Center. Plus, hear new, local music in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.

We learn how the Inflation Reduction Act could help more people in our area build and live in environmentally friendly homes. Then, look at five community events happening this month in Milwaukee, and bring you a new book recommendation for the month. Plus, we explore Walker's Point history as a gay neighborhood.

We learn about the history of mental health care in Milwaukee and how it's changed over decades. Then, we explore the rise in true crime media and learn why people are so drawn to the subject. We speak with the new chief curator at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Plus, we hear from the first batboy for the Milwaukee Brewers on his new book, The Luckiest Boy In the World.

We learn about the merger Running Rebels and We Got This, two Milwaukee organizations that work with young people. Then, travel show host John McGivern talks about the end of “Around the Corner,” and his new show “Main Streets.” We’ll learn what you should and shouldn’t do in the garden this time of year. Plus, Milwaukee musician Brett Newski talks about the new ways he’s channeled his creativity during the pandemic.

We hear from Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes about what he plans to do if elected to the U.S. Senate, and explore the policy positions of Senator Ron Johnson and the questions that remain. Then, tell you about some of the new challenges election workers are facing amid a rise in election security skepticism. We learn about POWERS and how they're supporting people seeking an abortion in Wisconsin. Plus, learn how the Sears Catalog created an equal buying experience for Black Americans.

There's cause for pessimism and optimism in the year ahead as our expert sources share their predictions. Plus: Print and fold your own global trends zine.

House Republicans just passed a bill they say will help people juggle work and family. Supporters say the bill gives workers more flexibility by letting them trade for time off. But critics, including Senate Democrats, say it's just a ploy to pay workers less money. Host Michel Martin learns more from NPR's Senior Business Editor, Marilyn Geewax.