Best WUWM News Podcasts (2025)

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‘Something isn’t adding up’: Milwaukee residents raise safety concerns at assembly 2:30

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Over 800 Milwaukee-area residents shared concerns about public safety and poor living conditions at Common Ground's 2025 fall assembly.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Economic Check-In: Can pumpkin sales tell us how we're feeling about the economy? 4:19

1d ago4:19

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WUWM is exploring how the economy is impacting Wisconsinites with different financial concerns. We visit a dairy farmer who sells pumpkins to supplement his business.By Sam Woods

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Port Washington Data Center: Welcomed by elected officials, questioned by constituents 4:58

1d ago4:58

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Port Washington leaders and residents debate a proposed data center as communities across Wisconsin weigh the economic and environmental impact of tech expansion.By Susan Bence

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Thousands in Milwaukee join 'No Kings' rally to make voices heard 2:29

2d ago2:29

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Over the weekend thousands in Milwaukee, and across the state, showed up to protest the policies of President Trump. The second wave of the 'No Kings' rally took place downtown Milwaukee and cities around the world.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Did you know the Milwaukee Safety Academy used to be a Catholic girls school? 8:49

5d ago8:49

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An all-girls Catholic High School opened on Milwaukee's northwest side in 1965. Six years later, it shut down. What happened?By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Yemeni coffee in Brew City: A visit to Oak Creek's Qahwah House 4:30

6d ago4:30

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Yemeni coffee houses are popping up in the Milwaukee area. For our final Yemeni coffee shop stop, we visit Qahwah House in Oak Creek.By Eddie Morales, Maayan Silver

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Milwaukee art gallery owner working tirelessly to keep her space open amid potential foreclosure 4:36

7d ago4:36

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A Black-owned art gallery in Milwaukee, 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios, is facing an uncertain future, but owner Fatima Laster is dedicated to finding a solution.By Teran Powell

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Yemeni coffee in Brew City: A visit to Haraz Coffee House 4:22

7d ago4:22

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Yemeni coffee houses are popping up all over the Milwaukee area. WUWM drinks its way through some of them, starting with Haraz Coffee House on the east side.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Yemeni coffee in Brew City: A visit to Al Wadi Coffee House 4:25

7d ago4:25

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Yemeni coffee houses are popping up all over the Milwaukee area. WUWM drinks its way through some of them. Up next: Al Wadi Coffee House.By Eddie Morales, Maayan Silver

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Dewey’s road to healing: A Wisconsin Native American boarding school survivor’s story 3:29

9d ago3:29

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Dewey Schanandore is one of thousands of Indigenous people who attended a residential school in the United States. He shares his story and how he has overcome its lasting challenges.By Jimmy Gutierrez, Maria Peralta-Arellano

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Capitol Notes: How could the government shutdown affect Wisconsin? 13:50

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The federal government has been shut down for about two weeks. This week’s Capitol Notes digs into the politics behind it and the potential effects in Wisconsin.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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DNR weighs in on air quality outlook in Wisconsin after smoke from Canadian wildfires 4:08

20d ago4:08

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into Wisconsin this summer, triggering multiple air quality advisories and raising health concerns statewide.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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Native Heritage Celebration showcases Indigenous cultures in Wisconsin 4:15

22d ago4:15

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The Marcus Performing Arts Center recently hosted an inaugural Native Heritage Celebration to expose the community to Indigenous cultures.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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The link between being 'terminally online' and extremism 5:13

22d ago5:13

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Engravings on bullet casings. Manifestos. Online profiles filled with hate. How deep does the rabbit hole go for mass shooters? Extremism experts warn that politicians and media outlets are getting the motivations of these young, isolated shooters all wrong.By Jimmy Gutierrez

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Final days in court for Enbridge Line 5 pipeline near Lake Superior 4:29

23d ago4:29

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An administrative law judge is weighing a proposal by Canadian company Enbridge to reroute its Line 5 pipeline through northern Wisconsin, as the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and environmental experts warn of lasting damage to wetlands and waterways that flow into Lake Superior.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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'Beauty and pain': Dispatches from the Palestinian territories by Milwaukee residents 4:42

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For almost two years, Gaza has been in the headlines. The bombings and destruction have all been livestreamed digitally nonstop. So it might be easy for some people to put it to the side and not pay attention. But for three people from Milwaukee, it meant moving closer and helping where they could.By Jimmy Gutierrez

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Community fridge opens in Metcalfe Park to support residents after Pick ’n Save closure 3:14

28d ago3:14

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Since Pick ’n Save closed in Milwaukee’s Metcalfe Park neighborhood this summer, community partners have been working to bridge the food access gap for residents.By Teran Powell

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Capitol Notes

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Swing State of the Union

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The Pretzel Podcast

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Lake Effect

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‘Something isn’t adding up’: Milwaukee residents raise safety concerns at assembly 2:30

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Economic Check-In: Can pumpkin sales tell us how we're feeling about the economy? 4:19

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Port Washington Data Center: Welcomed by elected officials, questioned by constituents 4:58

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Thousands in Milwaukee join 'No Kings' rally to make voices heard 2:29

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Did you know the Milwaukee Safety Academy used to be a Catholic girls school? 8:49

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Yemeni coffee in Brew City: A visit to Oak Creek's Qahwah House 4:30

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Milwaukee art gallery owner working tirelessly to keep her space open amid potential foreclosure 4:36

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Yemeni coffee in Brew City: A visit to Haraz Coffee House 4:22

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Yemeni coffee in Brew City: A visit to Al Wadi Coffee House 4:25

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Dewey’s road to healing: A Wisconsin Native American boarding school survivor’s story 3:29

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Capitol Notes: How could the government shutdown affect Wisconsin? 13:50

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DNR weighs in on air quality outlook in Wisconsin after smoke from Canadian wildfires 4:08

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Native Heritage Celebration showcases Indigenous cultures in Wisconsin 4:15

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The link between being 'terminally online' and extremism 5:13

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Final days in court for Enbridge Line 5 pipeline near Lake Superior 4:29

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'Beauty and pain': Dispatches from the Palestinian territories by Milwaukee residents 4:42

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Community fridge opens in Metcalfe Park to support residents after Pick ’n Save closure 3:14