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We learn about the mong American Women’s Association's Queer Roots Space. We learn some local lesbian history. We tell you about a projec called House of History, which shares local Black LGBTQ+ history. Plus, we speak with the first openly transgender police officer in Wisconsin.

In a statement on Tuesday, U.S. authorities said they are "reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine."

We look at a new report that finds traffic deaths have gone up in Milwaukee County. Capitol Notes explores the political implications of the student protests. We learn about the 1886 Bay View Massacre. Plus, meet a 72-year-old woman about to graduate from UWM.

We look at the work being done to restore the historic Trinity Lutheran Church. We speak with the local TikToker known as the Trans Handy Ma’am. We learn about the Midwest surfing scene from the owner of the Lake Effect Surf Shop in Shorewood. Plus, bring you the first episode of our new music series Live at Lake Effect.

We speak with the new director of Milwaukee’s Office of African American Affairs. We tell you how a middle school science project turned into a successful boat inspection program for aquatic invasive species. We tell you about Milwaukee Rec's summer programming.

We look at a new study that found Millennials are experiencing chronic health conditions at a significant rate. We explore what sitting all day does to our bodies. Then, learn about the history of Dungeons & Dragons. We learn the real story behind Wisconsin’s dueling brands: Fleet Farm and Farm & Fleet. Plus, Bubbler Talk explores the Milwaukee harbors' fog horn.

We speak with Milwaukee’s outgoing Port Director who’s taking a job with the Biden Administration. Then, look at the impact of climate change on the Great Lakes. We learn about a new marker at State Fair Park commemorating Native American history. Plus, explore some of the many community events happening this month in Milwaukee.

We learn about the anti-LGBTQ practices taking place at some Wisconsin voucher schools. We learn about gay conversion therapy and how banning the practice can help LGBTQ youth. We hear from a same-sex couple about their journey to becoming parents. Plus, tell you about the progress pride flag.

Jan. 1 marks the Internet's 20th birthday, say some computer experts. NPR's Bob Edwards talks with Vint Cerf, one of the Defense Department Internet pioneers.

NPR's Senior Foreign Correspondent Anne Garrels was one of the few journalists still in Baghdad during the invasion of Iraq. Often she reported from her room at the Palestine Hotel as bombs flew overhead. In her new book, Naked in Baghdad, she writes about the war and its aftermath. The book also contains the e-mails that her husband Vint Lawrence sent to friends keeping them informed of her daily life in Baghdad. Garrels has also reported from the former Soviet republics, China, Saudi Arabia, Bosnia, Kosovo and Israel, and is the recipient of the Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University award and the Overseas press Club award.