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Tuesday 11/26/24: Vel Phillips, Blackity Black Holiday Market, Live at Lake Effect Nov 26, 2024

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Vel Phillips' life and legacy celebrated. Buy gifts from Black-owned businesses at the Blackity Black Holiday Market. Our latest Live at Lake Effect features Blitzen Trapper.

Monday 11/25/24: Lead poisoning in deer, Bob Reitman reflects Nov 25, 2024

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The risks of lead poisoning in harvested deer. Milwaukee Public Library’s entrepreneur-in-residence. A conversation with radio host Bob Reitman, who reflects on his time at WUWM in honor of our 60th birthday.

Thursday 11/21/24: Road updates, Chirp Chat, Bubbler Talk Nov 21, 2024

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A new type of road interchange in the Milwaukee area. How to care for birds this winter. Simplifying the reentry process from prison. Bubbler Talk delves into the history of two Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Wednesday 11/20/24: Remembering Jonathan Brostoff, food as tradition and creative outlet Nov 20, 2024

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We hear from friends and colleagues of the late Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, who died by suicide earlier this month. Local therapists on coping with sudden loss. Ho-Chunk chef Elena Terry talks food and Thanksgiving.

Tuesday 11/19/24: Federal funding impacts, 'A Night in Greece' Nov 19, 2024

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Youth shelters and federal funding. The Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes energy upgrades to Milwaukee-area homes. Venice Williams goes viral. “A Night in Greece,” inspired by visits to Athens.

Monday 11/18/24: Mental health in an era of silence, Ojibwe journey to Madeline Island Nov 18, 2024

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A family’s journey through mental illness in an era of silence. History of the Bay View Massacre. The Ojibwe journey to Madeline Island.

Thursday 11/14/24: New DA, midcentury organizing, are we all haters? Nov 14, 2024

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Milwaukee County’s new district attorney. Two Milwaukee-area election clerks speak about election day. How urban renewal projects ignited community organizing in 1950s. Is Milwaukee a community of haters?

Wednesday 11/13/24: Climate change, Milwaukee walks, nature's inevitability Nov 13, 2024

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How to tackle climate change in a time of political divisiveness. Two sisters create a guidebook for accessible walks around Milwaukee. Milwaukee historian John Gurda's losing battle against nature.

Tuesday 11/12/24: Milwaukee music and dance - pipe organs, African dance, dancing seniors Nov 12, 2024

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The restored Wurlitzer Pipe Organ at the Oriental Theater. An African dance company celebrating 55 years in Milwaukee. Two senior dance groups who find health and community through dance.

Monday 11/11/24: Ghost armies, Capitol Notes, war dogs Nov 11, 2024

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The story of the 'ghost army.' The history of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home. A unique World War II-era program that put family pets on the frontlines.

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