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Wednesday 9/9/26: Stopping invasive carp, increased food bank demand, Milwaukee Short Film Festival Sep 09, 2026

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A project that aims to prevent invasive carp from reaching Lake Michigan. How Wisconsin food banks are working to keep up with increased demand. A preview of the upcoming Milwaukee Short Film Festival.

Tuesday 9/8/26: Measles and vaccinations, Freshwater School growth, Bar Talk Sep 08, 2026

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Why measles is spreading in Wisconsin and why getting vaccinated is important. The outgoing dean of UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences speaks on how the school has grown. This month’s Bar Talk is all about the martini.

Friday 9/4/26: Developing Stories, Nearby Nature, helping monarch butterflies Sep 04, 2026

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The future of some of the most recognizable buildings in Downtown Milwaukee. Meet the environmental nonprofit Nearby Nature Milwaukee’s new director and learn about his vision. A local restoration project that’s supporting monarch butterflies.

Thursday 9/3/26: 'Struggle for the City', Nearby Nature, heat and tress Sep 03, 2026

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How urban renewal has impacted cities like Milwaukee. Nearby Nature Milwaukee’s new director and his vision for the environmental nonprofit. Why heat waves can put stress on trees.

Wednesday 9/2/26: Quality of life in Wisconsin, heat as a workplace issue, bygone movie palaces Sep 02, 2026

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How living in Wisconsin ranks among other states in the nation. A report shows heat is a rising concern for workers in Wisconsin. Milwaukee's bygone movie palaces – and what happened to them.

Tuesday 9/1/26: The big flood one year later, helping monarch butterflies, ECO MKE Sep 01, 2026

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Ways community organizers are helping those impacted by last summer's historic flooding. A local restoration project that is supporting monarch butterflies. A new store in Milwaukee selling eco-friendly home goods and refillable products.

Monday 8/31/26: Classroom flood impact, Veggie Chop Shop, the art of projection Aug 31, 2026

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An art teacher whose classroom at Riverside High School was destroyed by last summer’s floods. A program that gathers extra local produce and turns it into healthy meals. What it takes to be a projectionist at the Oriental Theater.

Friday 8/28/26: Sherman Park 10 years later, Sojournies, Bubbler Talk Aug 28, 2026

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How Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood has transformed 10 years after a police killing and unrest in that neighborhood. A Milwaukee native has built a social media following as she travels the world by train. Bubbler Talk looks at some unorthodox housing in Milwaukee.

Thursday 8/27/26: Yessenia Ruano, Books and Beyond, Chirp Chat Aug 27, 2026

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The story of one woman’s fight against deportation and her journey back to Milwaukee. Dive into the books that are checked out the most across our local library branches. A new Chirp Chat about an artist inspired by bird migration in southeast Wisconsin.

Wednesday 8/26/26: Debating civilly, 'Memories of a Street Cat', sea shanties and maritime music Aug 26, 2026

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A course at Marquette teaching young people how to debate civilly. A photobook dedicated to live music in Milwaukee. The difference between a sea shanty and maritime music.

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