Best WUWM News Podcasts (2025)

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A Milwaukee family’s Juneteenth Legacy 2:26

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Father and son duo Tyrone and Corey Daniels have rarely, if ever, missed a Juneteenth festival in Milwaukee. And this year, they'll celebrate together again.By Jimmy Gutierrez

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Oral history project to document stories of Wisconsin Native American boarding school survivors 4:33

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The Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition is visiting Milwaukee to collect oral histories of the states boarding school survivors.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Thursday 6/19/25: Milwaukee's Juneteenth history, Chirp Chat, summer solstice science 51:16

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Milwaukee's place in Juneteenth history. Then, we learn about Wisconsin’s state bird – the robin. Next, we learn the science behind the summer solstice, which is this Friday. Plus, we tell you about the Madison musical tradition of Concerts on the Square.

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Connecting with Indigenous history to address intergenerational trauma 16:47

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UWM Adjunct Lecturer Marin Denning joins Lake Effect to discuss the impacts of intergenerational trauma on Indigenous communities ahead of a UWM's Trauma in Our Community Conference.By Joy Powers, Graham Thomas

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Metcalfe Park neighborhood offers community-led solution for stable housing 4:40

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A Milwaukee neighborhood in need of stable housing is offering a community-led solution.By Eddie Morales

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Wednesday 6/18/25: Anodyne union vote challenged, Indian Boarding School survivors, Milwaukee Music Roundup 48:01

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What's next for Anodyne workers after they voted to unionize but its parent company challenged the vote. An oral history project gathers stories of survivors who attended Indian Boarding Schools. New songs from local musicians in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation loan program helps small businesses in underserved communities 4:20

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The ThriveOn Small Business Loan Program has helped 16 local businesses find success through lending and social returns.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Tuesday 6/17/25: Lower international student enrollment, This Is It history, love in space 51:14

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The impact lower enrollment from international students could have on Wisconsin universities. History of the recently closed LGBTQ bar This Is It. The life partner of astronaut Sally Ride shares the complete picture of their love story.

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From Billy the Bookworm to Browser the Library Lion: A look back at MPL's mascots 14:04

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From Billy the Bookworm to Browser the Library Lion, we learn about the history and characteristics of Milwaukee Public Library's Summer Reading Program mascots.By Audrey Nowakowski

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Monday 6/16/25: Trauma healing, GOP state budget, Wisconsin Pride 51:21

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UWM conference explores trauma healing. Republicans craft their vision for Wisconsin’s state budget. The documentary “Wisconsin Pride” dives into our state’s LGBTQ history.

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How the Minnesota shootings could affect Wisconsin state lawmakers and other elected officials 2:55

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The fatal and nonfatal attacks in Minnesota are part of an increase in reported assaults on state lawmakers nationwide.By Chuck Quirmbach

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Capitol Notes: The ABCs of school funding and tax cuts in Wisconsin 14:40

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The GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee is putting its stamp on the state budget. Last week, it took up K-12 funding and tax cuts. Will the plans survive Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' veto pen?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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UWM expects 400 fewer international students in fall as federal crackdowns spark fear 4:32

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Visa revocations and news of ICE raids have sparked anxiety in international students looking at college in the midwest. What do federal crackdowns mean for midwestern colleges?By Katherine Kokal

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Milwaukee's Environmental Collaboration Office pushes sustainable housing despite Trump cuts 4:32

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As climate change increasingly burdens Milwaukee’s aging housing stock, the city’s Environmental Collaboration Office, or ECO, is working to connect homeowners with energy-saving resources and build new net-zero housing.By Graham Thomas

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Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers 'pauses' environmental health program, residents worry 5:30

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After nearly 30 years of partnering with south side residents, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers has cut back its environmental health initiatives. The environmental team was recognized for coalition building and bringing people together. Now south side residents worry about the future of programs in their neighborhoods.…

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Thursday 6/12/25: Abortion and Wisconsin Supreme Court, energy efficient homes, reading mascots 51:22

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Two abortion cases currently before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Programs that help people living in Milwaukee make their homes more energy efficient. Books and Beyond explores the past summer reading mascots.

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UWM graduate students map out Milwaukee’s flood concerns and what can be done 13:25

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As climate change worsens around the world, so does the most frequent and costly natural disaster in Wisconsin: flooding. Hear what authors of a new study say about the challenges Milwaukee is facing — and how the city is preparing.By Jimmy Gutierrez

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How Milwaukee is improving the city's flood resistance and resilience 4:40

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As climate change worsens around the world, so does the most frequent and costly natural disaster in Wisconsin: flooding. Hear what authors of a new study say about the challenges Milwaukee is facing — and how the city is preparing.By Jimmy Gutierrez

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Wednesday 6/11/25: Reproductive healthcare restrictions, climate change haven, Sixteenth Street layoffs 51:17

9d ago51:17

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How the federal budget could impact people on Medicaid seeking reproductive healthcare. How Milwaukee is preparing to be a climate change refuge. Cuts at the Sixteenth Street Health Centers on Milwaukee’s south side.

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Building Bridges program to offer small businesses support in Milwaukee County 4:32

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Milwaukee County’s Building Bridges program aims to help create and expand small businesses in Milwaukee County.By Eddie Morales

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Tuesday 6/10/25: SEWI LGBTQ Center closure, flood risks, animal attorney 51:19

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The closure of the LGBTQ Center of Southeastern Wisconsin and unanswered questions. Increased flooding risk due to climate change. A local animal attorney tells all.

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The Native history behind the unmarked pedestrian bridge in Milwaukee's McKinley Park 11:36

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In 1971, Indigenous activists ripped the plywood off the abandoned Coast Guard station in Milwaukee's McKinley Park and occupied it. They successfully shaped the future, and a mysterious bridge remains.By Maayan Silver

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Monday 6/9/25: Pardoning fake electors, My Two Elaines, eco-friendly surfboards 51:22

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Trump considers pardons for Wisconsinites who tried to overturn the 2020 election. A former Wisconsin governor shares his journey caring for his wife as she developed Alzheimer’s. A surfboard made of entirely eco-friendly materials.

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'As they live, we live:' Protecting the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee’s waters 15:40

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A group called the Sturgeon Protectors is welcoming the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee waterways.By Maria Peralta-Arellano

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Thursday 6/5/25: PrideFest progress, Next Narrative, bridge to nowhere 51:14

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Three queer Black organizers discuss progress they'd like to see in Milwaukee. A monologue program for Milwaukee high schoolers. How a bridge on Milwaukee’s lakefront is linked to the Indian Community School.

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'As they live, we live:' Protecting the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee’s waters 4:02

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A group called the Sturgeon Protectors is welcoming the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee waterways.By Maria Peralta-Arellano

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Lake Effect Spotlight

Audrey Nowakowski, Joy Powers

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Capitol Notes

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Lake Effect: Full Show Podcast

Audrey Nowakowski, Joy Powers

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Swing State of the Union

Joy Powers, Sam Woods

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The Pretzel Podcast

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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A Milwaukee family’s Juneteenth Legacy 2:26

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Oral history project to document stories of Wisconsin Native American boarding school survivors 4:33

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Thursday 6/19/25: Milwaukee's Juneteenth history, Chirp Chat, summer solstice science 51:16

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Connecting with Indigenous history to address intergenerational trauma 16:47

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Metcalfe Park neighborhood offers community-led solution for stable housing 4:40

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Wednesday 6/18/25: Anodyne union vote challenged, Indian Boarding School survivors, Milwaukee Music Roundup 48:01

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation loan program helps small businesses in underserved communities 4:20

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Tuesday 6/17/25: Lower international student enrollment, This Is It history, love in space 51:14

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From Billy the Bookworm to Browser the Library Lion: A look back at MPL's mascots 14:04

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Monday 6/16/25: Trauma healing, GOP state budget, Wisconsin Pride 51:21

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How the Minnesota shootings could affect Wisconsin state lawmakers and other elected officials 2:55

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Capitol Notes: The ABCs of school funding and tax cuts in Wisconsin 14:40

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UWM expects 400 fewer international students in fall as federal crackdowns spark fear 4:32

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Milwaukee's Environmental Collaboration Office pushes sustainable housing despite Trump cuts 4:32

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Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers 'pauses' environmental health program, residents worry 5:30

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Thursday 6/12/25: Abortion and Wisconsin Supreme Court, energy efficient homes, reading mascots 51:22

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UWM graduate students map out Milwaukee’s flood concerns and what can be done 13:25

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How Milwaukee is improving the city's flood resistance and resilience 4:40

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Wednesday 6/11/25: Reproductive healthcare restrictions, climate change haven, Sixteenth Street layoffs 51:17

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Building Bridges program to offer small businesses support in Milwaukee County 4:32

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Tuesday 6/10/25: SEWI LGBTQ Center closure, flood risks, animal attorney 51:19

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The Native history behind the unmarked pedestrian bridge in Milwaukee's McKinley Park 11:36

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Monday 6/9/25: Pardoning fake electors, My Two Elaines, eco-friendly surfboards 51:22

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'As they live, we live:' Protecting the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee’s waters 15:40

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Thursday 6/5/25: PrideFest progress, Next Narrative, bridge to nowhere 51:14

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'As they live, we live:' Protecting the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee’s waters 4:02