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A member of the speaker’s task force on racial disparities explains why she thinks the recommendations didn’t go far enough. We hear some of the latest Listen MKE, which explores what has and hasn’t changed since last summer’s protests. We learn about the early roots of policing in the US. Plus, a wildlife expert explains why he thinks the gray wolf should be put back on the endangered species list.

We learn about the growing need for children's mental health care and the call for more state funding to support it. Then, look at the new center for the Burmese Rohingya Community of Wisconsin and their hopes for the future. Plus, learn about the project in Green Bay that could help improve waterways throughout Wisconsin.

A local chef talks about why he hasn't received much-needed federal aid money and talks about the lawsuits that put the money on hold. We look at how higher education institutions are excelling and failing when it comes to preparing the next generation of healthcare workers. Plus, a Milwaukee resident explains what the revitalization of Pulaski Park means to her and how she helped.

A recap of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's 2020-21 academic year — its challenges, triumphs and unprecedented changes.

We learn about the rise of human trafficking during the pandemic, some of the causes, and the work being done in Milwaukee to help formerly trafficked people. Then, former Green Bay Packer Donald Driver talks about his new position as the first Cultural Ambassador for the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Plus, we talk with two mental health professionals on how we can practice self-care and take the time to listen to ourselves.

We learn the story of two men who spent 40 years in and out of Wisconsin’s penal system and how they’re using their experiences to give back to the community. Then, talk with two local arts leaders about long-term job creation and the need for increased funding for the arts. Bubbler Talk explores the tributes around Milwaukee to baseball legend, Hank Aaron. Plus, we hear how a social group centering the experiences of people of color is reshaping running culture.

We’ll unpack recent comments made about Milwaukee being a “terrible” city. Then, we’ll tell you about some outdoor, in-person events happening around Milwaukee this month. We’ll learn what it will take to achieve herd immunity from COVID-19. Plus, hear an essay on how difficult it is to get rid of a gun.

We’ll learn about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun, and the best ways to do it. We’ll tell you about the 1861 lynching of George Marshall Clark in Milwaukee. We’ll look at Skylight Music Theatre’s latest production celebrating forgotten Black artists. Plus, we’ll speak with the author of “Alone Bird: A Story About Autism.”

We visit the gravesite of Milwaukee’s only known lynching victim and see how the effort to memorialize him has come full circle. Then, look at the roots of mass incarceration. We hear from the programmer of Milwaukee Film Festival’s Cine Sin Fronteras on how they’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Plus, learn about the life and death of Milwaukeean Mildred Fish-Harnack.

We learn about the data collection of the 2020 Census and Wisconsin’s demographic shifts. Then, the latest ListenMKE tackles the persistence of vaccine hesitancy in communities of color. Plus, Trapper Scheopp talks about his album “May Day" for our Pandemic Performers series.