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Friday 12/19/25: Nursing and student loans, beach access dispute, Wandering Wisconsin Dec 19, 2025

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Nursing is no longer considered a professional degree by the federal government - learn how that impacts student loans. A dispute over beach access in Shorewood. Plan a trip around winter sports and food with Wandering Wisconsin.

Thursday 12/18/25: Beach access dispute, Chirp Chat, Books to Gift Dec 18, 2025

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How the Public Trust Doctrine works and how it might apply to a beach access dispute in Shorewood. A new episode of Chirp Chat and learn about the joys of duck-watching in the winter. Our annual Books to Gift conversation.

Wednesday 12/17/25: Status Pending, history of holiday breads, Dig In! Dec 17, 2025

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The final episode of WUWM’s Status Pending podcast. The history of holiday breads. We cook up a batch of soup with Dig In! contributor Venice Williams.

Tuesday 12/16/25: SUSO, Games to Gift, biathlon training Dec 16, 2025

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How a tip line for Wisconsin students who are experiencing bullying is being used. Our annual Games to Gift conversation, where we share some of the top games from 2025. Plan a trip to a U.S. Biathlon Training Center in Wisconsin.

Monday 12/15/25: Judge Hannah Dugan trial, holiday movies, keeping pets safe in winter Dec 15, 2025

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The trial of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan – who's accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade ICE at the courthouse. Holiday movie traditions and we always return to feel-good films. Tips on how to keep your pets safe during the cold winter months.

Friday 12/12/25: Yessenia Ruano, foraging for a year, Fat Body Hotties Dec 12, 2025

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How a former Milwaukee teacher's aide is adjusting after deportation earlier this year. We meet a Wisconsin man who’s living a full year on food he’s foraged. Fat Body Hotties — a local group celebrating fat liberation.

Thursday 12/11/25: IMPACT year in review, foraging for a year, holiday stress Dec 11, 2025

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What 211 call data tells us about the region's social safety net. We meet a Wisconsin man who’s living off only foraged food for a year. Real-life advice on how to handle stressful holiday situations, with the help of holiday movies.

Wednesday 12/10/25: Status Pending, Fat Body Hotties, talking to kids about Santa Dec 10, 2025

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Options for immigrants who are victims of domestic violence, seeking both support and citizenship. Meet Fat Body Hotties — a local group celebrating fat liberation. How to navigate questions kids might have about Santa.

Tuesday 12/9/25: MKE Grocery Buddy, real and fake trees, Milwaukee Music Roundup Dec 09, 2025

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A grassroots program helping to connect people with food needs to those who can help. Is a real or fake Christmas tree better for the environment? New local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

Monday 12/8/25: Yessenia Ruano, state voting maps, affordable housing Dec 08, 2025

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How a former Milwaukee teacher's aide is adjusting after deportation earlier this year. How the state supreme court is addressing challenges to the state’s congressional voting maps. A new affordable housing complex in Milwaukee.

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