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We’ll speak to a Los Angeles Times national correspondent about the increase in homicides, and how violence is especially surging in Milwaukee. Then, a victim and perpetrator of gun violence talks about how it’s impacted his life. We’ll learn about the little-known group of youth caregivers and the challenges they face. Plus, we’ll talk about fall yard and garden care.

We’ll explore the stigmas surrounding mental health awareness in the Latinx community. We’ll learn about a new book that covers the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, ‘Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter’. Bubbler Talk explores why there aren’t any historically designated landmarks for Milwaukee’s Latinx community. Plus, Milwaukee and Memphis collide in our Pandemic Performers series with singer/songwriter duo Zach Pietrini & McKenna Bray.

We look at some of the most memorable moments and defining parts of the Bucks playoffs run. A sports psychologist explains how the one-year Olympic delay might affect athletes. We learn about the discovery of a wildflower that hasn’t been seen in Wisconsin in over 50 years.

On this edition of UWM Today we’re going to hear from some of the people involved in a special spring issue of the Wisconsin Medical Journal that was dedicated to the affects of race and racism on health.

We’ll talk with a survivor of gay conversion therapy and learn how it’s fundamentally changed his life. Then, find out what sociologists might be able to learn about human behavior from the pandemic. We’ll explore alternatives to calling 911 when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis. Plus, the latest Bubbler Talk looks into how Bob Reitman and Gene Mueller ended up in an episode of Cheers.

We learn about the Milwaukee Handicrafts Project and some of Wisconsin’s more scandalous history. Then, the author of a coronavirus children’s book explains how she hopes it will help families cope through difficult times. Plus, we learn about the career and legacy of South Milwaukee native, and pro-wrestler, “Da Crusher.”

We talk with the new chair of Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission: Ed Fallone. Then, tell you about a mysterious illness killing songbirds and the ways you can help prevent the spread. We meet the organization behind the big, colorful birds in Lakeshore Park in Milwaukee.

We learn about the Design Your Future fellowship and how it helps young people change education. Then, the new director of the Milwaukee County Zoo shares why he’s passionate about his work. Plus, hear new local music in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.

We explore the impact of the United States’ official recognition of the Armenian genocide. Then, we look at how economic optimism influences the way people vote in the Midwest. We’ll get the highlights from Milwaukee Magazine’s Up North Guide. Plus, Trapper Schoepp joins us to talk about his upcoming album “May Day” for our Pandemic Performers series.

We learn what herd immunity means and what it would take to actually achieve it. Then, we speak to the filmmaker behind “Operation Wolf Patrol”, about a group of wolf activists highlighting the impact of contentious hunting practices. Bubbler Talk finds out who’s behind the clever signs you see reminding Wisconsin drivers to be safe on the highways. We’ll share some dos and don’ts of donating to local charities. And we learn about the cultural significance of Japanese cherry blossoms.