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A local community organizer talks about his experiences with gun violence, the people he’s lost, and his work helping other young people find new purpose in life. Then, we’ll learn about the history of the Ho Chunk Nation in Wisconsin. We'll hear music from Racine blues musician Stephen Hull. Plus, we'll learn how Chicago almost became part of Wisconsin.

The most effective way to study the Great Lakes is to go beneath the surface. UWM researchers currently use a converted vintage Army T-boat to work on Lake Michigan. We also peek into the future of research on the Great Lakes.

We learn about Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law, look at how it could impact access to life-saving medical care and how it could be enforced. Then, explore how the state of politics in Wisconsin and the upcoming Midterm Elections will play a role in the future of abortion law. Plus, look at how people of color may be disproportionately affected by the decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

We learn about gay conversion therapy and how banning the practice can help LGBTQ youth. Then, a local activist talks about the intersectionality of Black, queer people in Milwaukee. We get some advice on how to keep pets safe in the summer heat and calm during this weekend’s fireworks. Plus, hear some new local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

We speak with the Wisconsin Medical Society about how physicians are handling the post-Roe landscape in the state. Then, learn about the James Beard Award's best new restaurant of the year, which focuses on indigenous food. We look at a book about Stonewall that's helping a younger generation better understand how the uprising impacted the gay rights movement. Plus, learn about tied houses and beer gardens in Wisconsin.

A recent decision by the State Supreme Court will allow a Natural Resources board member to stay past his term limit. We explore what that means for democracy and environmental policy. Then, look at how overturning Roe v. Wade will impact marginalized people. Plus, learn about some of the hidden gems in the Milwaukee County Parks system of trails.

We’ll learn about the only sober living facility in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood and how they’re building a community. Then, we’ll tell you about a new podcast called "Be Seen" that explores Wisconsin’s LGBTQ history. We’ll explore the evolution of flight in ancient dinosaurs and what we can learn from their living descendants. Plus, we’ll tell you about the Buy Nothing Project and the goal to connect neighbors while having a positive impact on the environment.

We explore how to talk with kids about school shootings. Then, learn about the Progress Pride flag. In our Monthly with Mosley conversation, we learn about the lasting impact of the Green Book. Plus, share a summer reading recommendation in our Book of the Month series with the Milwaukee Public Library.

We get a break down of the gaps in nondiscrimination laws for LGBTQ people living in Wisconsin. Then, learn about the longstanding challenges preventing cities like Milwaukee from becoming more bike friendly. We look at the history of barn quilts, and a project working to map them out in Racine County. Plus, learn how some of Milwaukee’s earliest residents brewed beer and how it’s being replicated today.

We look at what’s happening at Wisconsin’s Election Commission and how it could impact the midterm election. Then, learn about a new app offering guided interactive walking tours through generations of Milwaukee’s LGBTQ history. We learn about the documentary Mama Bears, featured in the Oriental Theatre's Pride Month programming. Plus, learn why UW-Madison is one of the leading universities in recruiting Peace Corp volunteers.