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Tuesday 10/14/25: Healthcare costs, vaccine season, Yemeni coffee shops part two Oct 14, 2025

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What could happen to healthcare costs for Wisconsinites amid the federal government shutdown. How to prepare for the upcoming flu season. We visit one of several local Yemini coffee shops that have opened in the past year.

Monday 10/13/25: Surviving Indian boarding schools, government shutdown's statewide impact, Yemeni coffee shops Oct 13, 2025

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The story of a Native American boarding school survivor from Wisconsin. The government shutdown’s implications for Wisconsin. We begin a week-long tour of Milwaukee-area Yemeni coffee shops. A roundup of the best Milwaukee music this month.

Thursday 10/9/25: Choosing Love, Creepy Cosmos, Bubbler Talk Oct 09, 2025

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A new book explores the lives of people who identify as both conservative Christians and LGBTQ+. UW-Milwaukee’s Manfred Olson Planetarium is being transformed for “Creepy Cosmos.” Bubbler Talk highlights water innovations.

Wednesday 10/8/25: Nitrates in Wisconsin water, Packers fans in Japan, Fat Body Hotties Oct 08, 2025

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The growing crisis of nitrate contamination in Wisconsin’s drinking water. Some unexpected Green Bay Packers fans living in Japan. Fat Body Hotties —a local group celebrating fat liberation.

Tuesday 10/7/25: A local Bad Bunny collab, Milwaukee's comedy scene, Northwoods lumberjack history Oct 07, 2025

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Wisconsin's connection in superstar Bad Bunny’s latest album. The founder of the Milwaukee Comedy Festival speaks about our local comedy scene. How Northern Wisconsin’s history of logging inspired the world of timber sports.

Monday 10/6/25: work visa changes, organ donation, La Finca coffee shop, 'Messwood' documentary Oct 06, 2025

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We talk to a local immigration attorney about changes to work visas. We learn about the misconceptions around organ donation. We speak with the owners of La Finca Coffee House. And, we learn about two Milwaukee-area high schools that joined forces to create a football team.

Thursday 10/2/25: food security in Milwaukee, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, koi fish street artist, Bubbler Talk Oct 02, 2025

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We look at the state of food security in Milwaukee. We speak with three local leaders about the work they do to create space for the Hispanic and Latine culture in Milwaukee. We speak with the street artist behind the Milwaukee koi fish art. Plus, we investigate what happened to a burial mound marker in Lake Park.

Wednesday 10/01/25: Milwaukeeans in Gaza, Sheboygan Film Festival, Interstate Park, Dig In! Oct 01, 2025

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Three Milwaukee-natives who have visited the Israeli-occupied West Bank share their experiences. We learn about the very first film festival happening in Sheboygan. We help you plan a trip to Wisconsin's oldest state park. Plus, we visit Alice's Garden to learn about the fall growing season.

Tuesday 9/30/25: online extremism, MPL's Educational Outreach Services, Spiritualism in Whitewater, 'Birds and Blooms' Sep 30, 2025

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An online extremism expert explores the rise in young men carrying out violent acts. We tag along with the Milwaukee Public Library Educational Outreach Services team. We learn the history of teaching Spiritualism in Whitewater. Plus, tell you about a local art show, "Birds and Blooms."

Thursday 9/25/25: Trauma Quality Life Clinic, Doors Open, Why leaves change color, Wisconsin/Illinois border Sep 25, 2025

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We learn about the work being done at the Trauma Quality Life Clinic. We look ahead to this weekend’s Doors Open Milwaukee. We learn why leaves change color in fall. Plus, learn how the Wisconsin-Illinois border was formed.

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