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Monday 9/8/25: Raising the minimum wage, waiting for flood disaster relief, My Two Elaines Sep 08, 2025

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A new effort to raise Wisconsin’s minimum wage to twenty dollars an hour. The waiting game around the presidential disaster declaration after flooding in Milwaukee. A former Wisconsin governor shares his journey caring for his wife as she developed Alzheimer’s.

Thursday 9/4/25: People missing after last month's floods, climate change migration, Circus World Sep 04, 2025

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The search for two unhoused men who went missing after last month’s historic floods. Milwaukee's Mayor explains how the city will take in people coming to the Midwest due to climate change. The new executive director of Circus World speaks about her plans for the future.

Wednesday 9/3/25: New invasive plant, Milwaukee Short Film Festival, a love letter to paleteros Sep 03, 2025

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An invasive plant newly identified in Wisconsin called Japanese Stiltgrass. A preview of this year’s Milwaukee Short Film Festival, which is showing 75 films in three days. A love letter to local paleteros.

Tuesday 9/2/25: MPS flood and lead paint cleanup, discussing school shootings, NIL and college sports Sep 02, 2025

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MPS superintendent on how schools are recovering from flooding and lead paint cleanup progress. Advice for parents on how to talk to children about school shootings. How paying college athletes has impacted college sports.

Thursday 8/28/25: Higher Ed check-in, CCAP helps and harms, Driftless fly fishing Aug 28, 2025

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How Wisconsin's higher education institutions are doing amid challenges and changes. How CCAP is a useful and harmful tool. Why the Driftless region is one of the country's best places for fly fishing.

Wednesday 8/27/25: Science and Surplus, environmental work and youth, Chirp Chat Aug 27, 2025

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The owner of Milwaukee’s American Science & Surplus store talks about their efforts to stay afloat. A young Milwaukeean embarks on environmental work. What a Bird City is — and how your town can become one. A peek into the world of animal law.

Tuesday 8/26/25: Why flood damage isn't covered by insurance, racism and Black homeownership, a refugee's story Aug 26, 2025

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Why flood damage isn’t covered by most people’s home insurance. How racist policies have undermined Black homeownership. The story of a Hmong family that came to Wisconsin as refugees.

Monday 8/25/25: Phones and youth mental health, Youth Pray Over Youth, track animals for the DNR Aug 25, 2025

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Kids, cell phones, social media, and mental health. Youth prayer event organized for young victims of violence. The DNR is looking for volunteers to help track the animals seen in your neighborhood.

Thursday 8/21/25: Sanctuary in Milwaukee and nationwide, The Queen of My Dreams Aug 21, 2025

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The history of providing sanctuary in the United States and in Wisconsin. Two Milwaukee sisters share their experience of changing their immigrations status at the same time. The mind behind “The Queen of My Dreams" speaks about the genre-blending mother-daughter dramedy.

Wednesday 8/20/25: Safety in the summer heat Aug 20, 2025

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Today's show is all about staying safe during extreme heat: the availability and history of cooling centers in the Milwaukee area. Heat as a concern for workers in Wisconsin. Tips on exercising outside safely during the heat.

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