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Monday 5/11/26: My Two Elaines, Capitol Notes, Fat Bird Week May 11, 2026

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A former Wisconsin governor shares his journey caring for his wife as she developed Alzheimer’s. Capitol Notes looks at the recent messaging around mail-in ballots. Fat Bird Week is on, meet its chunky contestants.

Friday 5/8/26: School referendums, Economic Check-In, sea shanties vs. maritime music May 08, 2026

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How school referendums are growing the funding gaps between school districts. A local farmer aweathers high fuel prices and federal policy. The difference between a sea shanty and maritime music.

Thursday 5/7/26: MMSD whistleblower, MPD and drones, Bubbler Talk tenth anniversary May 07, 2026

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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.

Wednesday 5/6/26: Mifepristone and abortion access, Milwaukee's cocktails, sea shanty vs. maritime music May 06, 2026

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How abortion access in Wisconsin could change if a widely-used abortion medication is restricted. Cocktail recommendations to try in the Milwaukee area. The difference between a sea shanty and maritime music.

Tuesday 5/5/26: Bay View Massacre anniversary, Economic Check-In, David Fantle May 05, 2026

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We explore the history of the Bay View Massacre, which happened 140 years ago today. We check back in with a local farmer about how he’s weathering economic changes. We revisit a conversation with local Hollywood historian David Fantle, who unexpectedly passed away last month.

Monday 5/4/26: School referendums, remembering Dan Bice, urban forestry, gardening for those with dementia May 04, 2026

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We explore how school referendums are growing the funding gaps between school districts. We remember Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Dan Bice. We learn how our urban trees are managed. We hear about a local gardening program for people with dementia and their caregivers.

Friday 5/1/26: How to Evict Your Landlord May 01, 2026

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Our full “How to Evict Your Landlord” series. The story of a large out-of-state corporate landlord, and the Milwaukee tenants who united against him and teamed up with city government to try to "evict" him.

Thursday 4/30/26: How to Evict Your Landlord part three, piping plovers, Midwest Gaming Classic Apr 30, 2026

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We wrap up our series “How to Evict Your Landlord.” We learn about efforts to save piping plovers along the Great Lakes. We get a snapshot of last weekend’s Midwest Gaming Classic.

Wednesday 4/29/26: AI service calls, Brewers morning games, Books and Beyond Apr 29, 2026

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How local municipalities are using AI to field calls. Why the Milwaukee Brewers played morning games. Books and Beyond teaches us about Milwaukee Public Library’s seed library.

Tuesday 4/28/26: Teen takeovers, ASL interpreter documentary, Shake Rag Alley, helping local restaurants Apr 28, 2026

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A local educator talks about so-called “teen takeovers” in the Milwaukee area. A documentary explores the art of interpreting live music with American Sign Language. An art center in the Driftless region draws visitors from around the world.

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