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In 2019, Ex Fabula collaborated with Milwaukee Art Museum on a Slam connected with their exhibit “Serious Play: Design in MidCentury America.” This episode features 3 stories from that Slam, told by Sarah Carter, Mel Miskimen, and De’Shawn Ewing.

We look at some of the high stakes elections happening in Wisconsin this year. Then, learn about the U.S. Solar Decathlon and the zero-net energy homes designed by UW-Milwaukee and UW-Madison students. We learn about Bald Eagle conservation efforts in Wisconsin. Then, the founder of Great Lakes Distillery talks about why he’s now making non-alcoholic botanical spirits. Plus, learn about the science of the zodiac.

Our names are so personal. They can be ways to show affection and even give us insight into culture and history. This episode includes stories about names from Eno Meier, Julie Hoppe, and Clayborn Benson.

We'll look at what led to the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and what’s to come for his replacement. We’ll learn about the history of the Original Black Panthers of Milwaukee and the work they’re doing now to fight racism. We’ll tell you about five things to do in Milwaukee this month, including events to celebrate Black History Month. Plus, we’ll hear from the Milwaukee Bucks head chaplain and team barber about how his work has changed during the pandemic.

We'll speak with the director and subject of the documentary When Claude Got Shot, which explores how three strangers in Milwaukee became intricately linked following a weekend of gun violence. We’ll learn about MATC’s emergency financial aid program and hear from a student who benefited from it. We’ll share a list of books to read for Black History Month that focus on Black excellence and innovation. Plus, learn about the life and legacy of bowler and designer Earlene Fuller.

We learn why half of Wisconsin’s working women are considering quitting their jobs. Then, look at a new project celebrating women’s history month by sharing wisdom from local luminaries. Plus, hear from a composer who wants to diversify and broaden classical music.

We’ll learn which Milwaukee neighborhoods continue to be deeply segregated and where it’s becoming more diverse. We’ll learn what challenges people with long COVID can face when it comes to claiming disability benefits. We’ll examine the obstacles that formerly incarcerated people face upon reentry into the community. We'll meet Jada Davis, the first Black woman to win Miss Milwaukee. Plus, we’ll tell you about the documentary, "Finding Loren" about a fighter pilot downed over Italy, and his family's efforts to find the crash site 70 years later.

We know that obesity can be harmful to our health, but dieting and exercise for the single goal of weight loss can often be disheartening and may even be harmful. We talk to two experts about research and activism around body image and fitness.

We’ll tell you about efforts underway by Pabst Theater Group employees to unionize. We’ll speak with the author of "Bike Battles" and learn about the longstanding challenges that are preventing cities like Milwaukee from becoming more bike friendly. We'll learn about the legacy of Fredrick Law Olmsted and the parks he designed in Milwaukee. Plus, in our Tavern Tuesday series we’ll tell you about the life of Joseph Schlitz, a man who helped make Milwaukee famous for its beer.

We’ll learn about an effort to map out racism in real estate in Milwaukee County. Then, we’ll speak with a filmmaker who documented the closing of Oriental Drugs in Milwaukee through her documentary, "Death of a Corner Drugstore." We'll speak with filmmaker Oscar Harding about how his documentary, "A Life on the Farm" which is about a rural English farmer’s home movies. Plus, our Dig In! series explores many ways to use common, wild herbs.