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Monday 3/30/26: Cesar Chavez and how we honor historical figures, Acts Housing, economic check-in Mar 30, 2026

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We examine the local reaction to sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez and how historical figures are honored. We learn how Acts Housing helps people become homeowners. We hear how one local business owner is trying to plan for an uncertain future.

Friday 3/27/26: Affordable childcare strategies, Marquette graduation speech controversy, Chirp Chat Mar 27, 2026

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Explore the ways Wisconsin policymakers could make childcare more affordable. Learn why students at Marquette are against on the university’s choice of commencement speaker. Learn how you can welcome birds to your garden this spring.

Thursday 3/26/26: Swing State of the Union, Renaissance Theaterworks, Chirp Chat Mar 26, 2026

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The different philosophies for interpreting our state’s constitution ahead of the April election. The co-founder of Renaissance Theaterworks retires after more than 30 years. How you can welcome birds to your garden this spring.

Wednesday 3/25/26: Affordable childcare strategies, bygone movie palaces, Books and Beyond Mar 25, 2026

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A new report looks at strategies to make childcare more affordable. Milwaukee's bygone movie palaces – and what happened to them. The impact of Milwaukee Public Library’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence program.

Tuesday 3/24/26: Marquette graduation speech controversy, Capitol Notes, Memories of a Street Cat Mar 24, 2026

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Why students at Marquette are pushing back on the university’s choice of commencement speaker. What recent announcements from Wisconsin Republicans may mean electorally. A local photographer speaks about his first photobook dedicated to local live music.

Monday 3/23/26: Milwaukee Soldiers Home, Books and Beyond, Betty Brinn artist-in-residence Mar 23, 2026

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Explore the history of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home. Go inside the Rare Books Room at Central Library to learn about one of their rarest items. Meet this year’s artist-in-residence at Milwaukee's Betty Brinn Children’s Museum.

Friday 3/20/26: Beats Me, economic check-in, Swing State of the Union Mar 20, 2026

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We find out where you can find African language courses in the state. In our economy check-in, we speak with a woman who has been living out of her van as she looks for housing. We explore the ways that judges are held accountable.

03/19/26: Milwaukee County District 11, LUSH, Swing State of the Union Mar 19, 2026

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We speak with one of the candidates for Milwaukee County Board’s District 11. We visit an organization taking a sustainable and affordable approach to home construction. We explore the ways that Wisconsin judges are held accountable.

Wednesday 3/18/26: Milwaukee County District 9 candidates, economic check-in, Beats Me Mar 18, 2026

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We speak with candidates for Milwaukee County Board’s District 9. We speak with a woman who has been living out of her van as she looks for housing. Where to find African language college courses in Wisconsin.

Tuesday 3/17/26: Milwaukee County District 7 candidates, NWS and you, Survivor watch party Mar 17, 2026

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We speak with candidates for Milwaukee County Board’s District 7. After the yesterday's snowstorm, we look into what the National Weather Service provides. We speak with fans of the reality TV show "Survivor."

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