Best WUWM News Podcasts (2025)

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Gardening in Milwaukee: It doesn't have to be fancy 4:03

9h ago4:03

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Beginning your own garden can often be an overwhelming experience, but we break down how to make the hobby more approachable for new growers.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Local crisis nursery helps keep kids safe as caregivers handle life’s challenges 4:23

13h ago4:23

4:23

The La Causa Crisis Nursery & Respite Center has been a haven for children when their families are in crisis for more than 30 years.By Teran Powell

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One year later: Reflecting on UWM's pro-Palestinian student encampment 11:26

1d ago11:26

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One year ago, student-led protesters started an encampment at UW-Milwaukee, protesting the war in Gaza. It was one of many such encampments on college campuses across the country. What can be learned from that time and what’s changed in the last year?By Jimmy Gutierrez

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Wednesday 4/30/25: Protest safety, Sharon Dixon, Ice Age Trail highlights 51:14

1d ago51:14

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Protest safety ahead of May Day marches in Milwaukee and across the country. Sharon Dixon – a local LGBTQ pioneer bearing witnes to six decades of support. What Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail has to offer.

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MPS says it will clean up lead paint in 100+ schools by the end of the year. How? 4:20

2d ago4:20

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Milwaukee Public Schools leaders announced their lead remediation plan for the 106 schools in the district built before 1978. It comes as the CDC has denied the city's request for help.By Katherine Kokal

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Tuesday 4/29/25: Protests against judicial arrests, one-year UWM encampment retrospective, Live at Lake Effect 51:29

3d ago51:29

51:29

A year after student encampments against the war in Gaza, anti-war activists are marching with labor unions and immigrant rights groups in opposition to Trump. Wisconsin’s historic beer buildings. Live at Lake Effect.

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Chirp Chat: The dazzling colors of warbler season in Wisconsin 15:48

4d ago15:48

15:48

Warblers are small songbirds that are among the most celebrated by birders for their flashy colors and sweet songs. But most warblers only spend a few weeks in Milwaukee.By Xcaret Nuñez

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Monday 4/28/25: ABLE, film fest shorts, historic recipes 51:17

4d ago51:17

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How Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE) helps individuals with print disabilities. Preview the many shorts programs you can see during the Milwaukee Film Festival. A historic recipe book.

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'Group Chat': Desperately seeking Milwaukee's Film Fest 14:35

7d ago14:35

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This month's Group Chat features two Susans of film: Susan Kerns, executive director of Milwaukee Film and legendary filmmaker Susan Seidelman. They have a conversation about everything from being the first to cast Madonna for the film "Desperately Seeking Susan" to the power of film festivals.By Jimmy Gutierrez, Audrey Nowakowski

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Thursday 4/24/25: Earth Day and garden prep, Bubbler Talk, the power of film festivals 36:00

8d ago36:00

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Earth Day celebrations and preparing a garden for the new season. A devastating fire that reshaped the city of Milwaukee. Group Chat discusses the power of film festivals.

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Bringing together environmental and economic justice to address climate, lead crises in Milwaukee 9:51

8d ago9:51

9:51

BlueGreen Alliance's Richard Diaz discusses the relationship between environmental justice and infrastructure issues in Milwaukee.By Graham Thomas

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Local conservationist hopes environmental education reveals to youth their connection to nature 4:20

8d ago4:20

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Conservationists are working to increase access to environmental education in Milwaukee so students of color can connect with nature in their communities.By Teran Powell

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Wednesday 4/23/25: BlueGreen Alliance, Chirp Chat, should cats be outdoors? 51:13

9d ago51:13

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How marginalized people in Milwaukee are impacted by climate change. The wonders of warbler season. Whether cats should be allowed outdoors and managing their adventurous aspirations.

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Catholics in Milwaukee weigh in on Pope Francis' passing 4:25

10d ago4:25

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WUWM stopped by the Church of Gesu on Marquette University's campus to speak with people about the pontiff ahead of noon mass.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Tuesday 4/22/25: Love and outer space, tribal schools and water, UWM and underwater volcanoes 51:18

10d ago51:18

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A new documentary about love and outer space. A program helping tribal schools across the Great Lakes region test for safe drinking water. A UWM professor researching ocean volcanoes.

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World legends with Wisconsin roots explored in new book, 'Wisconsin Idols' 15:14

10d ago15:14

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From the famous to the little-known, Robbins hopes readers can appreciate how Wisconsin has been a crossroad for people who have changed the world.By Audrey Nowakowski, Rob Larry

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Monday 4/21/24: City contracts, Capitol Notes, 'Wisconsin Idols', 'Fiddler On The Roof' Jazz Album 51:16

11d ago51:16

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We explain how different city departments work with local businesses to provide services to Milwaukee residents. We examine one of the first major decisions by the state supreme court since the election. We speak with the author Wisconsin Idols. We meet two local musicians who released a jazz album that's a twist on Fiddler On The Roof.…

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Capitol Notes: A win for the governor's veto pen 15:50

11d ago15:50

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What does a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling upholding the governor's ability to set up a 400-year school funding increase with his veto pen mean for this year's state budget process?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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'Huge need for foster parents': More foster homes needed in Milwaukee County 4:33

14d ago4:33

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Milwaukee County is home to the largest number of foster children in Wisconsin, but it doesn't have enough foster homes to ensure children are kept in their communities. One in three children entering foster care are placed more than 20 miles from their home.By Eddie Morales

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What to know about ICE arrests at the courthouse and what's being done 8:21

14d ago8:21

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Over the past few weeks, two people have been detained and arrested by ICE agents at Milwaukee’s county courthouse. Here's what happened and what residents should know moving forward.By Jimmy Gutierrez

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As UW-Waukesha closes, students will miss 'the little things' (including the cost) 4:14

14d ago4:14

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The 59-year-old campus will close this June due to under enrollment and financial constraints. This year, there were 589 students enrolled at UW-Waukesha.By Katherine Kokal

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Thursday 4/17/25: Milwaukee foster care, refugee resettlement, food waste reduction 51:18

15d ago51:18

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State of Milwaukee foster care. The story of two Afghan refugees now living in Milwaukee, and the legal battle over refugee resettlement. A storefront that aims to reduce food waste and help farmers.

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Some Wisconsin counties could be a tinderbox for measles outbreak, health official says 13:34

16d ago13:34

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Wisconsin has one of the lowest vaccination rates for measles in the nation — much lower than any of the states with active outbreaks.By Joy Powers, Graham Thomas

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Wednesday 4/16/25: Federal funding and food assistance, UWM-Waukesha closure, rehabilitation and poverty 51:17

16d ago51:17

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How federal funding cuts could affect food assistance for people in Wisconsin. Students at UWM’s Waukesha campus are preparing for their school’s closure. A county prison's approach to rehabilitation. Why poverty persists.

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How are Milwaukee breweries handling the trade war uncertainty? 4:17

17d ago4:17

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The Trump administration is laying down tariffs, along with a few pauses, and local breweries say they are experiencing whiplash.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Tuesday 4/15/25: Measles risk in Wisconsin, ICE arrests, Tax Day 51:20

17d ago51:20

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What measles outbreaks could mean for Wisconsin. Milwaukee leaders share their concerns about recent ICE arrests at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Financial advice for Tax Day. How climate change has affected water and sewer systems.

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Layoffs force CDC to reject Milwaukee's plea to help clean up lead paint in schools 2:29

17d ago2:29

2:29

Although Milwaukee's request for extra staff from the CDC was initially approved, layoffs this month completely shuttered the federal agency's lead prevention unit.By Katherine Kokal

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How to turn around MPS? Report highlights lessons from Chicago, Miami and DC schools 3:59

17d ago3:59

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A report released by the Wisconsin Policy Forum takes lessons from other major city school systems to help support changes in Milwaukee.By Katherine Kokal

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