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The history of Juneteenth and how Milwaukee celebrates. The Underground Railroad's connections in Wisconsin – and what it says about our history. Bubbler Talk looks at Milwaukee's Public Natatorium.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson talks about increasing housing options and improving affordability. We meet Lake Michigan's new Coast Guard commander. Bubbler Talk explores what happens after zoo animals die.
A new nonprofit that is working to eliminate the stigma around eating disorders and help people find recovery. How birders are teaching you how to bird by ear. We relisten to an episode of Bubbler Talk about the first Black people in Milwaukee.
We look at how jail time can impact a person's mental health. We share an update on tick bite cases in Wisconsin and how to prevent them. We visit a storm spotter training with the National Weather Service. Plus, listen back to a Bubbler Talk story about a dragon on a water tower.
A whistleblower complaint about MMSD management. MPD's use of drones. For the ten-year anniversary of Bubbler Talk, we take you behind the scenes.
We speak with a Journal Sentinel reporter about ICE operations in western Wisconsin. How visiting saunas can be a relaxing way to get through Wisconsin winters. A statue in Milwaukee's Cathedral Square that pays tribute to immigrant mothers.
For this episode of Bubbler Talk, we explore the history of immigrants who made Milwaukee a "German Athens."
The blind date cookie has been around for centuries. A Bubbler Talk listener wanted to learn how the sweet's origins are connected to Milwaukee.
In this week's Bubbler Talk, we investigate how the oldest building in the western hemisphere journeyed from medieval France to modern Milwaukee.
The long-term impact of a dropping birth rate in Milwaukee. Lessons we can take from the Holocaust. Bubbler Talk dives deep into the history of the St. Joan of Arc Chapel at Marquette University.
We examine Milwaukee's Health Assessment and how it could impact care. The final episode of our Live at Lake Effect series filmed at the Lake Effect Surf Shop. A new season of Bubbler Talk kicks off.
Where are all of the city's street signs? WUWM's Jimmy Gutierrez finds out for Bubbler Talk.
We speak with MSOE students who want ICE operations moved off the campus. We head to Oshkosh to learn about the Nutcracker in the Castle. We look into Milwaukee's missing street signs in a new Bubbler Talk.
Beavers have been reintroduced into Milwaukee's waterways for over a decade. A Bubbler Talk listener wanted to know more.
Celery is green, crunchy and flavorful. But did you know it also has a history in Milwaukee? "Bubbler Talk" takes a deep dive into this little-known chapter of the city's history.
We visit Milwaukee's largest food pantry and learn what's changed after delays in food assistance. We explore the importance of news literacy and what that means. We uncover the history of Milwaukee's celery farms in a new Bubbler Talk.
How pumpkin sales might reflect feelings about the current economy. Books and Beyond explores some materials on Milwaukee mysteries. Bubbler Talk looks into the history of the building that is now the Milwaukee Fire and Police training facility.
A new book explores the lives of people who identify as both conservative Christians and LGBTQ+. UW-Milwaukee's Manfred Olson Planetarium is being transformed for “Creepy Cosmos.” Bubbler Talk highlights water innovations.
We look at the state of food security in Milwaukee. We speak with three local leaders about the work they do to create space for the Hispanic and Latine culture in Milwaukee. We speak with the street artist behind the Milwaukee koi fish art. Plus, we investigate what happened to a burial mound marker in Lake Park.
A conversation about leaving things better than you found them. We explore the Great Lakes. Bubbler Talk explores a plane crash on Milwaukee's Jones Island in the 1950s and its connection to the Air and Water Show.
MCTS faces a budget deficit, and what's to come. Declining monarch butterfly population and what can be done. A new Bubbler Talk explores one of Milwaukee's most notable murals.
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.
We learn what the Milwaukee School Board does. We hear some of the latest episode of Swing State of the Union. We tell you about the Milwaukee County Birth to 3 Program. Plus, in the newest Bubbler Talk we learn about mining around the Milwaukee River.
Connecting people leaving incarceration to stable housing. We join a city crew keeping our trees healthy amid climate change. Bubbler Talk strolls through downtown Milwaukee's skywalk system.
Our annual Books to Gift conversation. The science behind the winter solstice. Some of the best local music of 2024. Bubbler Talk investigates the Morris Pratt Institute building.
A union member on the recently overturned Act 10. Filmmaker Whit Stillman on his holiday classic and first film “Metropolitan." Tips about how to talk to kids this holiday season and who brings the gifts. Bubbler Talk.
A new type of road interchange in the Milwaukee area. How to care for birds this winter. Simplifying the reentry process from prison. Bubbler Talk delves into the history of two Milwaukee neighborhoods.
We look at the state's gun laws. We look back on the 2020 presidential election. Local chefs react to this season of Top Chef. We share some state park recommendations and Bubbler Talk explores what happened to the Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear.
We learn about a musical group of Ukrainian soldiers. We explore how money has come to play a major role in shaping court races. We hear from some Milwaukee dads ahead of Father's Day. Plus, we learn why Lake Michigan appears to be different colors.
We explore how our two party system has changed over time. We look ahead to this weekend's state Democratic convention. We learn about a literacy program helping Milwaukee Public Schools kids advance their reading skills. Plus, Bubbler Talk explores the journey of a local historic cottage.
We look at the impact of gerrymandering on polarization. Three Milwaukeeans explore Asian identity. We go behind the scenes at the Milwaukee Public Museum and learn about their collection of birds. Bubbler Talk looks into why there are sunken gardens in some Milwaukee medians.
How a shortage of primary care providers impacts both patients and doctors. Capitol Notes looks ahead to the Republican state political convention this weekend. This week's Bubbler Talk explores engravings found along Brady Street in Milwaukee.
We learn how the long history of protesting at UW-Madison is being documented. We bring you a sneak peek of WUWM's new podcast Swing State of the Union. We learn about future plans for the large rotating powwow exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Plus, learn what happens when an animal at the Milwaukee County Zoo dies.
We learn about the unusual respiratory illness in dogs that has veterinarians stumped. Then, we visit the Copper Crow Distillery in northern Wisconsin. We hear some new songs from local musicians in this month's Milwaukee Music Roundup. Plus, a new edition of Bubbler Talk.
Today on Lake Effect, we learn about Act 31. Then, we look at the impact the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is having on Milwaukee. We learn about the work the Milwaukee Centers for Independence does. Plus, new editions of Bubbler Talk and Sounds Like Milwaukee.
We talk with the judge who's leading Milwaukee County's Veterans Treatment Court. Then, we learn about some of the challenges women veterans face. We tell you about a book that's all about a wind turbine in Milwaukee. Plus, new editions of Sounds Like Milwaukee and Bubbler Talk.
We learn about the DNR's plan for wolf management in the state and how people are reacting to it. We learn about the House of History, a project dedicated to sharing local Black LGBTQ+ history. We look at the science and psychology behind a free throw. We tell you about the Moon Festival celebration coming up in Milwaukee. Plus, Bubbler Talk looks into the legend of a haunted radio in a West Allis bar.
We learn how the humanities are helping incarcerated people in Wisconsin. We tell you about this year's Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival. Then, we learn about a vegan Filipino-Mexican food truck. Plus, a new edition of Bubbler Talk and Sounds Like Milwaukee.
We learn about the legacy of the farmworkers movement. Then, we explore the terminology surrounding Hispanic and Latino communities. We also celebrate the 45th anniversary of El Rey grocery store. Plus, new episodes of Bubbler Talk and Sounds Like Milwaukee.
We learn how people in Wisconsin are being trained for green jobs. We remember WUWM's first general manager. We talk to a children's book author. Bubbler Talk looks into what happened to the animatronic bear orchestra at the former Grand Avenue Mall. Plus, Sounds Like Milwaukee.
UW-Oshkosh offers college classes in hundreds of high schools. We'll hear from the chancellor to learn about their dual enrollment program. We continue our conversation with the team behind the Milwaukee Public Library's viral videos on TikTok and Instagram. Then ahead of Bronzeville week, we learn about the future and the history of this Milwaukee neighborhood. Astronomy contributor Jean Creighton join us to talk about summer stargazing, plus Bubbler Talk explores how to research historic properties and neighborhoods in Milwaukee.
We look at the lasting impact of the air quality issues we've had in Milwaukee this summer. We learn about the history of the Great Circus Parade in Milwaukee and explore how that history lives on at the Circus World Museum in Baraboo. We visit Latino-owned gym, Viva La Fitness. Plus Bubbler Talk explores the first comic book store in Milwaukee.
We learn how a local organization is working to make Milwaukee a place where Hispanic people can thrive. We also learn about Latino Conservation Week. We tell you about a new book called Kodachrome Milwaukee. We tell you about a four day music festival in Appleton called the Mile of Music. Plus, Bubbler Talk explores the many colors of Lake Michigan.
We look at the push to ban TikTok. We speak with a local embryologist who recently retired. We look at the parks Fredrick Law Olmsted designed in Milwaukee. We look at the origin story of the Experimental Aircraft Association in Wisconsin and bring you Bubbler Talk.
We look at a new study that found Millennials are experiencing chronic health conditions at a significant rate. We explore what sitting all day does to our bodies. Then, learn about the history of Dungeons & Dragons. We learn the real story behind Wisconsin's dueling brands: Fleet Farm and Farm & Fleet. Plus, Bubbler Talk explores the Milwaukee harbors' fog horn.
We look at a new study that found Millennials are experiencing chronic health conditions at a significant rate. We explore what sitting all day does to our bodies. Then, learn about the history of Dungeons & Dragons. We learn the real story behind Wisconsin's dueling brands: Fleet Farm and Farm & Fleet. Plus, Bubbler Talk explores the Milwaukee harbors' fog horn.
We learn about a new social work program at Alverno College. We explore the struggles Black Americans have had accessing the G.I. Bill benefits. We hear from Milwaukee historian John Gurda about his experience homesteading. Plus, Bubbler Talk explores the history of Mitchell Street businesses.
We look at how the closure of Cardinal Stritch University is impacting undocumented students. We learn about the second season of the Be Seen podcast, which looks at Milwaukee's LGBTQ history. Plus, we listen back to a Bubbler Talk that looks into a mysterious bridge to nowhere in the woods in Milwaukee.
We hear one Milwaukeean's experience living with ALS, and learn about an effort to help diagnose it more quickly. We tell you about the new documentary, “Wisconsin Pride,” which dives into our state's LGBTQ+ history. We look at the transformation that took place at Three Bridges Park over the past ten years. Plus, Bubbler Talk has the story of a Milwaukee sign maker and the mystery behind one of his signs.
A Bubbler Talk question-asker wondered what kinds of fish are seen leaping in the Milwaukee River. We set out to learn the answer.