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Tuesday 5/26/26: JIMENA, Ridglan Farms update, What's the Story Wishbone? May 26, 2026

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We explore the Jewish diaspora for Jewish-American Heritage Month. We get an update on the dogs who have been removed from the Wisconsin breeding facility, Ridglan Farms. PBS kids rejoice! We're talking about Wishbone and the new documentary exploring the beloved show.

Friday 5/22/26: Beats Me, The Milwaukee Socialists part 1, King's Chord May 22, 2026

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We examine the use of the term “Black on Black crime.” We explore the history of the Milwaukee Socialists and how they rose to power. We learn about King’s Chord – Rufus King High School’s A Cappella group.

Thursday 5/21/26: Stritch Family Literacy Center, International Crane Foundation, King's Chord May 21, 2026

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Introducing the new Stritch Family Literacy Center. We plan a trip to the International Crane Foundation. We learn about King’s Chord – Rufus King High School’s A Cappella group.

Wednesday 5/20/26: The Milwaukee Socialists part one, Beats Me, ECO MKE May 20, 2026

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The history of the Milwaukee Socialists and how they rose to power. A new Beats Me examines the use of the term “Black on Black crime.” A new store selling eco-friendly home goods and refillable products.

Tuesday 5/19/26: The cultural significance of returning sturgeon, games and Indigeneity, Act 31 May 19, 2026

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The cultural significance of the sturgeon's return to the Milwaukee River. The role games play in Native communities. Act 31 - the legislation that requires Wisconsin schools to teach Native American history and culture.

Monday 5/18/26: Capitol Notes, Charles Allis & Betty Brinn artists in residence, Milwaukee Music Roundup May 18, 2026

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We look at how a deal on spending the state's budget surplus fell apart in Madison last week. We speak with the artists in residence at the Charles Allis Museum and the Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Plus, we hear new local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

Friday 5/15/26: dog breeding facility, tick season, food truck curfew, storm spotter training May 15, 2026

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We break down what's been happening at a dog breeding facility in Wisconsin. We share an update on tick bite cases in Wisconsin and how to prevent them this summer. We talk with a food truck operator about the proposed curfew for food trucks in downtown Milwaukee. Plus, we visit a storm spotter training with the National Weather Service.

Thursday 5/14/26: jail time & mental health, tick season, storm spotter training, Bubbler Talk May 14, 2026

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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.

Wednesday 5/13/26: sealing evictions, CCAP uses, Wisconsin parks, Wisconsin caves, Name That Card May 13, 2026

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We look at how sealing eviction records could impact housing stability in Milwaukee. We look at the good and bad ways that CCAP can be used. We explore Wisconsin's parks and caves. Plus, we hear from the owner of the Name That Card sports card shop.

Tuesday 5/12/26: Ridglan Farms, animal law, food truck curfew, dunes May 12, 2026

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We break down what's been happening at the dog breeding facility, Ridgelan Farms. We speak with an animal attorney. We talk with a food truck operator about the proposed changes in downtown Milwaukee. We tell you about the dunes you can visit in and around Wisconsin.

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