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Monday 2/16/26: Election administration, White House history, Betty Brinn artist-in-residence Feb 16, 2026

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Proposals that would change how elections are run in the U.S. How a Wisconsin native's passion for history led him to the White House Historical Association. Meet this year’s artist-in-residence at Milwaukee's Betty Brinn Children’s Museum.

Friday 2/13/26: Data center basics, local blood supply, Friday the Thirteenth Feb 13, 2026

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A new resource from WUWM covering the basics of data centers. The local need for blood donations following a cold snap. Legends surrounding Friday the Thirteenth, and its ominous place in our culture.

Thursday 2/12/26: Spicy stories and sultry spellings for Valentine vixens Feb 12, 2026

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We chat with a senior couple about what it’s like finding love later in life. We share some book suggestions for your reading pleasure this Valentine’s Day. We attempt to spell.

Wednesday 2/11/26: Blood supply, data center basics, Black Lens, Milwaukee Music Roundup Feb 11, 2026

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The local need for blood donations following a stretch of cold and snowy weather. The basics of data centers and a WUWM resource that can help. Milwaukee Film’s Black History Month lineup.

Tuesday 2/10/26: facial recognition tech, Thin Ice, Bad Bunny latte, line dancing Feb 10, 2026

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We look at the lack of regulation around the use of facial recognition technology by Milwaukee police. We meet a group of neighbors who joined together to try and solve persistent basement flooding issues. We visit a local coffee shop serving up a drink in honor of Bad Bunny. Plus, share a story from our friends at Radio Milwaukee.

Monday 2/9/26: Social media and Black history, DHS and Wisconsin, seniors and social clubs Feb 09, 2026

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How social media is being used as a tool to teach Black history. How congressional funding decisions for DHS relate to Wisconsin. We join a group of seniors for their monthly social club meet up.

Friday 2/6/26: Milwaukee's Point-In-Time, baby bust, stationary and joy Feb 06, 2026

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How Milwaukee does its Point-In-Time Count and how its helping those experiencing homelessness. The long-term impact of declining births in Milwaukee. The joy of using stickers, prints and greeting cards.

Thursday 2/5/26: Dropping birth rate in Milwaukee, lessons from the Holocaust, Bubbler Talk Feb 05, 2026

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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.

Wednesday 2/4/26: Police officers and school safety, tariffs and coffee shops, stationary and joy Feb 04, 2026

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What research shows about whether police officers make schools safer. The impact of President Trump’s tariffs on local businesses, like coffee shops. The joy of using stickers, prints and greeting cards.

Tuesday 2/3/26: Milwaukee's Point-In-Time, food waste, a local Bad Bunny collab Feb 03, 2026

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How Milwaukee County does its Point-In-Time count and its approach to helping those experiencing homelessness. The high level of food waste here in Wisconsin and what’s being done to prevent it. A UW professor who collaborated with Bad Bunny on his award-winning album.

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