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Thursday 7/17/25: MCTS budget deficit, monarch butterfly decline, Bubbler Talk Jul 17, 2025

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MCTS faces a budget deficit, and what's to come. Declining monarch butterfly population and what can be done. A new Bubbler Talk explores one of Milwaukee’s most notable murals.

Wednesday 7/16/25: Brewery closures, Wisconsin's Poet Laureate, remembering Andrea Gibson Jul 16, 2025

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Recent closures of some local breweries. Wisconsin’s Poet Laureate speaks about plans for her term. We remember celebrated poet and performance artist Andrea Gibson.

Tuesday 7/15/25: RNC economic impact, Cycle, Summer of Soul, Jewel's Catch One Jul 15, 2025

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The economic impact of last summer’s Republican National Convention. The documentary Cycle examines the death of a Racine teenager at the hands of police. Preview of the Summer of Soul music series, and pay homage to the founder of what is now the oldest Black-owned disco in America.

Monday 7/14/25: Wisconsin's new state budget, Brady Street history, Judy Garland Jul 14, 2025

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Wisconsin’s latest state budget, which Gov. Tony Evers signed earlier this month. History of Brady Street. Must-see attractions and experiences in Wisconsin. Behind Judy Garland’s last movie musical with MGM.

Thursday 7/10/25: Immigration lawyer check in, disaster mitigation and meteorology, famous moons Jul 10, 2025

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Checking in with a Milwaukee immigration lawyer. The importance of accurate, accessible weather forecasts for disaster mitigation. The myths behind some of our solar system’s most famous moons. Science in the sand.

Wednesday 7/9/25: Democratic Socialism in 2025, Ko-Thi Dance recovery, Cinematic Sisterhood Jul 09, 2025

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What it means to be a Democratic Socialist. Ko-Thi Dance Company’s efforts to raise money after losing federal funding. A new series called Cinematic Sisterhood expands the influence of women in film.

Tuesday 7/8/25: Kidney donation, Milwaukee Ham radio, zoo death investigations Jul 08, 2025

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The process of donating a kidney. We meet some Ham radio enthusiasts and learn just how far their signal can go. How veterinary pathologists investigate zoo animal deaths.

Monday 7/7/25: A look at ways people are working to protect the environment Jul 07, 2025

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We look at how flood risk has changed over time in Milwaukee and what can be done about it. We learn about the Farmers Market To Go store in Brookfield. We learn how the Crave Brothers farm is repurposing manure. Plus, tell you about the food and beauty that’s created by Milwaukee’s Cherry Street Garden.

Thursday 7/3/25: Choosing Love, Group Chat, Lake to Plate Jul 03, 2025

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How people can identify as both conservative Christians and LGBTQ+. Two college-bound Milwaukee grads fear leaving their undocumented parents behind. An exhibit helping people learn where the fish they eat comes from.

Wednesday 7/2/25: ICE identification training, singing and heart health, Summer of Soul Jul 02, 2025

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We visit a training that helps people identify and interact with ICE agents. The connection between singing and heart health. Preview of the Summer of Soul music event series.

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