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We look at homelessness in Milwaukee and how outreach efforts have been impacted by the pandemic. Then, we hear from the first Asian American woman to work on the Brewers medical staff, about her major league baseball journey so far. Plus, the director of the play Black Nativity shares how he hopes this year’s production will help Milwaukee’s Black community.

We look at a report on how gerrymandering has been used historically in Milwaukee and other city governments. Then, we learn about the Freedom of Information Act and why it’s important for people in Milwaukee. We look at a COVID-19 memorial acquired by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Plus, tell you why UW-Milwaukee employs a resident glass blower.

For many of us, the holiday season is a time to go to the movies. But some people remain wary about returning to the cinema because of the pandemic. How have theaters responded? And what does the future hold for how we take in films?

We learn about the new Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances at UW-Madison. Then, talk to a local woman who’s changing the medical industry from the inside out. We hear from the founders of Milwaukee’s La Revo Books on how they’re weaving literature into the city’s healing. Plus, learn about the history of Wisconsin supper clubs.

A UW law professor explains why the self defense argument in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial has larger implications about public safety. Then, we speak with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters who worked with an electrician to inspect rental properties on the north side. Plus, we learn about the work Wisconsin’s Native American tribes are doing to revitalize indigenous languages.

The season of shopping is upon us, and retailers and marketers are bombarding us with messages about purchasing. Learn how a social and data scientist mines the characteristics of advertising to reveal the secrets of consumer behavior.  

We look at the decision in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and what it could mean for the future of protest safety. Then, speak with local Kenosha and Milwaukee racial justice organizers about how the verdict will impact their work. Plus, tell you about a project to create an interactive map showing Indigenous landmarks in Milwaukee.

Meet a water policy expert whose new book lays out a blueprint for creating alternate corporate business models called “cooperatives,” which incorporate green practices, pay living wages and preserve jobs in the community.

A reporter who witnessed the deadly events at the Waukesha parade shares her experience. Then, Listen MKE examines the racial divide in how self defense claims are handled by the justice system. We talk with the founder of Milwaukee Mothers Against Gun Violence about why changing the narrative on victims is so important to her. Plus, culinary historian Kyle Cherek talks Thanksgiving.

We look at the looming pension crisis for the City of Milwaukee. Then, learn about a new affordable housing project on Milwaukee’s north side. We discuss the importance of civility and how it can be achieved through building better relationships. Plus, learn how to make the vegetables grown over the summer last the winter in our Dig In series.