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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.

We learn how a group of medical students are working to dispel myths and provide COVID-19 information to Milwaukee’s Latinx community. Then, learn about 5 things to do this month in Milwaukee. Plus, comedian Charlie Berens talks about his new book, The Midwest Survival Guide.

We look at the new Milwaukee PBS documentary America’s Dairyland at the Crossroads, and the state of the industry in Wisconsin. Then, we learn how a twelve hundred-year-old canoe was found and excavated from the bottom of Lake Mendota. Plus, our Book of the Month series looks at the magic of a good romance novel.

We speak with the author of Foxconned about how the project has slowly slimmed down from what was initially promised. Then, check in with Niche Book Bar about how they’ve transitioned from a pop-up to a physical location. Our annual books to gift conversation looks at some of this year's best books. Plus, why green spaces could have a big impact on your health.

Learn about Colectivo's continuing fight for union representation. Then, we’ll look at the health of the Milwaukee River Basin. We’ll learn how Wisconsin’s non-profits have been impacted by the pandemic. We'll look at the record breaking homicide rate in Milwaukee. Plus, we’ll tell you about a unique geographical spot right here in Wisconsin.