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Tuesday 8/25/26: Sherman Park 10 years later, Sojournies, Silent Book Club Aug 25, 2026

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What’s happened in Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood in the 10 years since a police shooting sparked unrest there. A Milwaukee native who has built a social media following as she travels the world by train. Milwaukee’s Silent Book Club.

Monday 8/24/26: Federal cuts to low-cost childcare, politics of education, cardboard as sculpture Aug 24, 2026

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The Trump administration's cuts to childcare services, and its effect on Wisconsin. How education policy fits into Wisconsin politics. We meet an artist from Wisconsin who uses cardboard to sculpt stories from his family history.

Friday 8/21/26: Thousand-year flood one year later, free summertime meals for kids, underwater archaeology Aug 21, 2026

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We learn about three men who went missing during last summer’s historic flooding, and their families’ searching for answers. We look at the network providing free summertime meals to kids in Milwaukee during the summer. We learn why the Great Lakes are perfect for exploring.

Thursday 8/20/26: Urban tree management, 'How to Evict Your Landlord' update, talkin' planets Aug 20, 2026

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We learn how our urban trees are managed, after severe winds uprooted trees in the Milwaukee area this week. The subject of our series 'How to Evict Your Landlord' files for bankruptcy. Our astronomy contributor shares her takeaways from an international planetarium conference in Japan.

Wednesday 8/19/26: Thousand-year flood one year later, free summertime meals for kids, Milwaukee Music Roundup Aug 19, 2026

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Three men who went missing during last summer’s historic flooding and their families’ search for answers. The increased risk of flooding in the Milwaukee area and what’s being done about it. The network of entities providing free summertime meals to Milwaukee's kids.

Tuesday 8/18/26: underwater archaeology, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, dinosaurs and birds Aug 18, 2026

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Underwater archaeology and why the Great Lakes are ideal for exploring. Neil DeGrasse Tysson speaks about what he hopes for the future of science education. The similarities between dinosaurs and today's birds.

Monday 8/17/26: Capitol Notes, newsrooms and AI, The Great Oconto Frog Invasion Aug 17, 2026

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Capitol Notes examines what is ahead in the general election. How local newsrooms are grappling with AI and look at ways it can be used as a tool. The 1952 Oconto frog invasion.

Friday 8/14/26: How schools prepare for floods, Wisconsin State Fair, MKELoveLetter Aug 14, 2026

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Lessons learned from last year's historic floods and how schools are preparing for future severe weather. We check out the Wisconsin State Fair archives and learn about the man who helped make it happen. We meet one Milwaukee woman sharing random acts of kindness through love letters.

Thursday 8/13/26: Looking ahead to the November election, 'Horsegirls', MKELoveLetter Aug 13, 2026

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We continue our analysis of this week’s primary election and look at what’s ahead in the general election. We speak with the producer of “Horsegirls." We tell you about one Milwaukee woman sharing random acts of kindness through love letters.

Wednesday 8/12/26: primary election results, rise of socialism, 'It's All Local', Torchy Timberloss Aug 12, 2026

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We share a roundup of the primary election results. Then, we look at how the socialist party has evolved into the Democratic Socialists of America today. We speak with the mayor of Glendale about his book, It's All Local. Plus, we learn about Wisconsin's own fire prevention mascot, Torchy Timberloss.

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