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We hear from Milwaukee Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa about the growing Latinx community and what needs to improve to help them thrive. Then, learn how UWM’s Roberto Hernandez Center is celebrating the history of those who fought for equity at the university. Plus, learn how teaching is changing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

As the deadline looms, we look at the process to create new district maps in Milwaukee County. Then, learn about the new book, A Smart Girl’s Guide: Race & Inclusion. Plus, we hear from one of the co-founders of LUNA, a Milwaukee group focused on raising the visibility of Latinx artists.

We look at the budget proposals for Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee and learn exactly how they’re using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Then, speak with the artist behind the “You Are Loved” pride billboards which originated in Wisconsin and have spread to other states. Plus, we learn how a sound-proof arena is making it easier to study frog mating calls at UW-Milwaukee.

Right now, the two Mars Rovers, Perseverance and Curiosity, are exploring the surface of the Red Planet to help scientists learn more about its history, soil and atmosphere.

We’ll learn about the good and bad mental health implications of being a sports fanatic. Then, we'll learn about the nationwide nursing shortage and how it's impacting hospitals in Wisconsin. We’ll tell you about a new book that celebrates the progression of the Milwaukee River Greenway. Bubbler Talk will explain why Thiensville is its own town, despite being contained inside another. Plus, we’ll learn about a new species of boa and how the Milwaukee Public Museum assisted in the discovery.

We speak with a reporter from the Wisconsin Watch about a recent report on police being called on students in Wisconsin at twice the national rate. We learn about the mental health challenges young people are facing at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake and what kind of treatment is available. We tell you about 529 saving plans and how they can help young people see a path to higher education. Plus, learn about a new exhibit at the Jewish Museum Milwaukee, ‘Scrap Yard: Innovators of Recycling.’

We learn about plans to start resettling Afghan refugees in Wisconsin. Then, look at how communities like Cudahy are trying to attract younger residents. Bubbler Talk finds out why inflatable reindeer have been seen at COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites. Plus, we learn about the signature washfountain that launched the Bradley Corporation in Wisconsin.

We learn about a tool that can help connect Black and LatinX youth in Milwaukee to education and job resources. Then, highlight some films to see this weekend at the sixth annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival. We learn about the Festival City Symphony’s upcoming season. Plus, a new documentary tells the story of a fighter pilot downed over Italy, and his family finding the crash site 70 years later.

We speak with the executive director of the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce about how they plan to use federal aid dollars. Then, we learn how a proposed sandhill crane hunt could have an impact beyond the bird's population levels. A paranormal researcher looks back at some of Wisconsin’s most notable UFO sightings and activity. Plus, for this month’s Dig In! Venice Williams explains how to put your garden to bed for winter.

We meet the new director of UW-Milwaukee’s Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education. Then, learn about the first doctor to work in Wisconsin. Capitol Notes digs into the federal lawsuit filed by disabled voters over new Wisconsin election rules. We get a new pick for the August Book of the Month. Plus, Bubbler Talk tells the story of the first Black people who lived in Milwaukee.