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Tuesday 10/22/24: Young voter roundtable, why insects matter Oct 22, 2024

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A roundtable discussion with young Wisconsin voters on how they are feeling about the presidential election. An entomologist on the importance of insects.

Monday 10/21/24: Infrastructure report card, Capitol Notes, Henry Winkler, Black Cross Nurses Oct 21, 2024

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We break down the report card for Wisconsin’s infrastructure. Capitol Notes explores just how tight the race for president is in Wisconsin. We speak with actor Henry Winkler. Plus, learn about the Black Cross Nurses.

Thursday 10/17/24: Wisconsin prisons restrict book access, neighborhood combats climate change, 'The Moth Project' Oct 17, 2024

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Wisconsin prison officials restrict used book access for prisoners. Banding together to protect against climate change. The Moth Project - a music and visual performance coming to Wisconsin.

Wednesday 10/16/24: Milwaukee City Attorney, why leaves change, Muslim Film Festival Oct 16, 2024

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Milwaukee City Attorney Evan Goyke checks in six months into his term. Why leaves change color in fall. Previewing the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival. A view of the harvest moon.

Tuesday 10/15/24: District Attorney retrospective, Taliesin restoration, 'Spirits of the Silent City' Oct 15, 2024

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Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm’s 17 years in office. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin home undergoes a million-dollar restoration. Forest Home Cemetery becomes a stage.

Monday 10/14/24: Act 31, Ojibwe-dubbed Star Wars, 'Our Precious Corn' Oct 14, 2024

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1989 legislation that requires schools to teach Native American history, culture and tribal sovereignty. A local voice actor featured in an Ojibwe dubbing of Star Wars: A New Hope. The significance of corn to the Oneida Nation.

Thursday 10/10/24: Latinx LGBTQ activism, treating pancreatic cancer, upcoming Halloween events Oct 10, 2024

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A Latinx LGTBQ activist talks about her work in Milwaukee. A local surgeon researching treatment of pancreatic cancer. Old World Wisconsin’s Halloween events happening this month.

Wednesday 10/9/24: Milwaukee's 2025 budget proposal, Latinx LGBTQ activism, dive bars Oct 09, 2024

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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s proposed 2025 budget. A Latinx LGTBQ activist talks about her work in the city. Milwaukee’s new initiative to tackle food waste. A dive into Milwaukee's bar scene.

Tuesday 10/8/2024: Undecided voters, three generations of Latina organizers, Milwaukee Badgers Oct 08, 2024

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Undecided Wisconsin voters speak about their concerns. Three generations of Latina organizers speak about uplifting their community. Advice to stay healthy. The Milwaukee Badgers, one of the first pro football teams.

Monday 10/7/24: Election clerks combatting misinformation, 'Alice in Dairyland' Oct 07, 2024

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Two election clerks on how they are preparing for the November election and combatting misinformation. We meet Wisconsin’s 77th Alice in Dairyland. MKE Outdoor Indoor Exchange's second-hand business model.

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