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Friday 11/6/26: DV misunderstanding, ReFED, Brewers and 'UECK' Nov 06, 2026

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Common misconceptions around domestic violence. Simple ways to prevent food waste and how that could help those facing food insecurity. Catching up with the filmmakers of "UECK" after the World Series.

Thursday 11/5/26: What Democratic control means for Wisconsin, AI and history, Brewers and 'UECK' Nov 05, 2026

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How Democrats could reshape politics in Wisconsin and where they might start. An AI-generated image of a Hispanic student sit-in at UWM reignited education around the event. We catch up with the filmmakers of UECK for their reaction to the World Series.

Wednesday 11/4/26: Debriefing the 2026 Midterm Election Nov 04, 2026

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We hear analysis on yesterday's outcomes and look at what it could tell us about the future of politics in the state. We also hear from voters who hit the polls yesterday.

Tuesday 11/3/26: ReFED, DV misunderstandings, 'Voices and Votes' Nov 03, 2026

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Some simple ways to prevent food waste that could help those facing food insecurity. Some of the common misunderstandings around domestic violence. A book for young readers all about how government works in Wisconsin.

Monday 11/2/26: Previewing the midterms, Capitol Notes, what do those referendums mean? Nov 02, 2026

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We run through the competitive districts in Wisconsin for tomorrow's midterms. Could the Brewers’ win affect the gubernatorial election? We help you understand the referendums you see on your ballot.

Friday 10/30/26: A World Series championship is for everybody, Chirp Chat, Haunted US Oct 30, 2026

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We continue to celebrate the Brewers World Series win by looking at what the championship means to fans new and old. A new Chirp Chat explores a historic raptor banding station in Wisconsin. Wisconsin's most famous haunted locations, including the Pfister Hotel.

Thursday 10/29/26: Brewers!!, Chirp Chat, Haunted US Oct 29, 2026

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We talk about this history-making Brewers team and how the fans have reacted to this World Series run. A new Chirp Chat and tell you about a historic raptor banding station in Wisconsin. Some of the most haunted places around Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin.

Wednesday 10/28/26: Meet the First Congressional District candidates, 'The Pumpkin Seed', Milwaukee Music Roundup Oct 28, 2026

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We hear from the candidates running in the state’s 1st Congressional District, Mitchell Berman and Bryan Steil. We tell you about a Wisconsin-grown children’s book. We hear some new local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

Tuesday 10/27/26: Candidates for lieutenant governor, debunking election misinformation, Betty Brinn artist-in-residence Oct 27, 2026

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A Wisconsin election worker addresses the misinformation about our state’s election system. We learn about Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor candidates. We talk to the artist-in-residence at Milwaukee's Betty Brinn Children’s Museum.

Monday 10/26/26: 'Gouged', Brewers, 'Paralyzed by Hope' Oct 26, 2026

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We learn about surveillance pricing and its impact on the affordability crisis. We speak with a Brewers reporter about the team’s historic season. We speak with the co-director of a documentary about comedian Maria Bamford.

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