Search results for

We learn about plea deals and how often they’re used in Milwaukee County. Capitol Notes looks at possible items that may placed in the state budget. We learn about a program at Marquette University that's helping educate currently and formerly incarcerated people. Plus, we go through a list of books to gift this holiday season with Boswell Book Company.

We learn about community activist Mama Freeman and her work in Milwaukee’s Garden Homes community. Then, we speak with author, activist, and sexual assault survivor Dylan Farrow. We learn about the anti-Chinese riots that took place in Milwaukee in the late 1800s. Plus, find out what happened to the ancestral pole that used be outside the Milwaukee Public Museum.

Actor and Wisconsin-native Willem Dafoe talks about how his hometown roots impacted his career. Actors Steve Martin & Martin Short share what's kept their decades-long comedy partnership strong. We learn about Milwaukee’s largest hip-hop collection and a famous Milwaukee duck.

We hear from the man who discovered the sunken remains of the Titanic. We learn about a traditional Hmong sport, Tuj Luj. We learn how music and animals can help with therapy. And we revisit some of our favorite Bubbler Talks from last year.

We examine how the Wisconsin Justice System treats juveniles. We tell you about a special kind of Japanese beef that’s being raised in Wisconsin. We speak with two local authors who teamed up to write a whimsical murder mystery series. Plus, tell you about a local news outlet that focuses on positive stories and offers scholarships.

We look back at some of the many stories we've done this year on housing in Milwaukee. Including an effort to map out racism in real estate in the county. We learn which Milwaukee neighborhoods continue to be deeply segregated and where it’s becoming more diverse. We tell you how Milwaukee compares to other similar cities in racial equity of homeownership. Plus, learn how Community First is preserving and advancing Milwaukee-area neighborhoods.

We look back at some of the biggest stories of the year and talk about the local impact. That includes a conversation with a Ukrainian filmmaker and journalist on the streets of Kyiv right after the war broke out. We hear how the decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade is impacting women waiting to have children later in life. Plus, learn about a same-sex couple's journey to parenthood.

We look at the cuts to public services in the coming year’s budget proposals for the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County. Then, learn about the Guest House and their approach to addressing homelessness in Milwaukee. Plus, look at a Milwaukee-based organization that helps young people build trauma coping skills.

We tell you about a book that explores the relationship between Wisconsin and Mexican farmers. We hear from the author of Last Summer on State Street, a book about a housing project in Chicago. We learn about the documentary Butterfly in the Sky, which tells the story of the beloved TV series Reading Rainbow. Plus, learn the real story behind Wisconsin’s dueling brands: Fleet Farm and Farm & Fleet.

We learn about the book Wisconsin Death Trip and new research that criticizes how it portrayed small town America. We learn some tips about how talk to your kids about Santa Claus. We look at some restaurants that have closed and new ones that are opening in the Milwaukee-area. Plus, learn why holiday movies remain so popular.