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We look back on the attack at the US Capitol and look at other times in American history when the Capitol was under threat. We learn how a sound-proof arena is making it easier to study frog mating calls at UW-Milwaukee. Plus, explore the J.R.R. Tolkien Collection Manuscripts housed at Marquette University.

We look at the shifting narratives around the January 6th insurrection and how baseless claims of voter fraud are affecting voter rights. Then, chat with the owner of Royally Vegan about how cooking up vegan recipes turned into a career during the pandemic. We learn about five things happening this month in Milwaukee and tell you about a Fox Point home’s light display spreading joy all year round.

We explore the cultural and traumatic impact of viral videos that show police officers killing Black Americans. Then, as a victim of gun violence and a perpetrator, local organizer Ramiah Whiteside talks about how it's impacted his life. Plus, we visit the gravesite of Milwaukee’s only known Black lynching victim and see how the effort to memorialize him came to fruition.

We learn how the pandemic has impacted sleep and how you can work to improve it. Then, learn about the Wisconsin Sea Grant program and how its first director created a lasting legacy that will help improve our Great Lakes. Our Book of the Month series recommends a book on good money-saving practices. Plus, hear some new, local music in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States? UWM geographers tested the question by mapping the locations of tweets.

We look back on the American Indian Movement’s takeover of an abandoned Coast Guard station in Milwaukee. Then, learn about a Milwaukeean's journey from studying geosciences at UW-Milwaukee to being a Mars rover operator. Plus, culinary historian Adrian Miller shares how he’s working to restore African Americans to the center of America’s barbecue history.

We look at former Mayor Tom Barrett’s lengthy career and the challenges that remain for his replacement. We tell you how Latinx medical students are working to address COVID-19 misinformation. Then, a Waukesha school teacher explains why she refused to take down an LGBTQ Pride Progress flag in her classroom, despite the district’s wishes. And we learn why there are so many World War II-era planes at the bottom of Lake Michigan.

We learn why 6 week abortion laws effectively ban legal abortions for many people. Then the co-owner of Odd Duck restaurant shares why they started to require proof of vaccination for in-person dining. Plus, we get an update on the status of historic protection efforts for the Puddlers’ Cottages in Bay View.

We unpack what’s happening with the service industry worker shortage in Milwaukee and hear the improvements workers are calling for. Then, learn about a local organization working to solve environmental issues, while fostering peace. Plus, learn about 5 things to do this month in Milwaukee, including a celebration of International Women’s Day and an all-ages science fair.

We look at how Wisconsin schools are supporting the mental health needs of students. Then, hear from Starbucks employees in Oak Creek who are pushing to unionize. We learn about Paczki traditions, as so many of us enjoy them on this Fat Tuesday. Plus, hear some new, local music in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.