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Thursday 6/12/25: Abortion and Wisconsin Supreme Court, energy efficient homes, reading mascots Jun 12, 2025

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Two abortion cases currently before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Programs that help people living in Milwaukee make their homes more energy efficient. Books and Beyond explores the past summer reading mascots.

Wednesday 6/11/25: Reproductive healthcare restrictions, climate change haven, Sixteenth Street layoffs Jun 11, 2025

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How the federal budget could impact people on Medicaid seeking reproductive healthcare. How Milwaukee is preparing to be a climate change refuge. Cuts at the Sixteenth Street Health Centers on Milwaukee’s south side.

Tuesday 6/10/25: SEWI LGBTQ Center closure, flood risks, animal attorney Jun 10, 2025

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The closure of the LGBTQ Center of Southeastern Wisconsin and unanswered questions. Increased flooding risk due to climate change. A local animal attorney tells all.

Monday 6/9/25: Pardoning fake electors, My Two Elaines, eco-friendly surfboards Jun 09, 2025

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Trump considers pardons for Wisconsinites who tried to overturn the 2020 election. A former Wisconsin governor shares his journey caring for his wife as she developed Alzheimer’s. A surfboard made of entirely eco-friendly materials.

Thursday 6/5/25: PrideFest progress, Next Narrative, bridge to nowhere Jun 05, 2025

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Three queer Black organizers discuss progress they'd like to see in Milwaukee. A monologue program for Milwaukee high schoolers. How a bridge on Milwaukee’s lakefront is linked to the Indian Community School.

Wednesday 6/4/25: Sturgeon Protectors, summer community, Summer CAMP! Jun 04, 2025

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An indigenous-led movement protecting returning sturgeon. How Milwaukee Film is embracing camp for Pride month. How Alice's Garden is cultivating community and peace this summer.

Tuesday 6/3/25: Local deportation resistance, reality TV dating, local restaurant news Jun 02, 2025

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One local woman’s fight to stop her deportation. Did a Wisconsinite find love on Farmer Wants a Wife? The local restaurants that have closed and some new ones in town.

Monday 6/2/25: Capitol Notes, MCTS apprenticeships, Ojibwe Star Wars Jun 02, 2025

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MCTS' apprenticeship program for aspiring bus operators and mechanics. How Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators are reacting to President Trump’s budget bill. The Ojibwe language version of Star Wars: A New Hope.

Thursday 5/29/25: youth justice in Milwaukee County, powwow etiquette, live improv May 29, 2025

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A shift in how Milwaukee County handles youth justice. Etiquette at Native American powwows. The history of Cardinal Stritch University. Challenges of doing live improv.

Wednesday 5/28/25: Federal funding and job seeking, Books and Beyond, Chirp Chat May 28, 2025

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How proposed federal funding changes could affect job seekers in Milwaukee County. Books and Beyond explores the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library. What people can learn from birds.

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