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Tuesday 8/11/26: Line 5 lawsuit, flooding and schools, affordable dental care Aug 11, 2026

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An update on the ongoing legal battle over the Line 5 pipeline in Wisconsin. A look back at how schools in our area handled last year's historic flooding. A local nonprofit provides dental care for underserved children who are on Medicaid.

Monday 8/10/26: What to know before tomorrow's election, Wisconsin State Fair archives, Bay View history Aug 10, 2026

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What you need to know before you vote in tomorrow's primary election. We check out the Wisconsin State Fair archives and learn about the man who helped make it happen.

Friday 8/7/26: MMSD and the 2025 floods, how age correlates with trust, The New State Aug 07, 2026

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Making Milwaukee more resilient after devastating floods last August. How trust in other people might differ by generation. How a historic venue is being transformed into a creative space for young people.

Thursday 8/6/26: How age correlates with trust, Homer Blow, Third Ward history Aug 06, 2026

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How trust in other people differs by generation. What longtime Milwaukee radio host Homer Blow has learned in his 35-years-and-counting behind the mic. How Milwaukee’s Third Ward went from nearly a red-light district into a arts and culinary hub.

Wednesday 8/5/26: ArtBlaze on the beach, Bar Talk, ocean volcanoes Aug 05, 2026

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A new public art installation taking over Milwaukee beaches. Our latest Bar Talk shares some summer drink recommendations. A UW-Milwaukee professor shares her experience researching ocean volcanoes.

Tuesday 8/4/26: MMSD and the 2025 floods, Eaux Claires Festival, Jan Serr Aug 04, 2026

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We check in on efforts to make Milwaukee more resilient after devastating floods last August. We visit a music festival that highlights the talent of the Chippewa Valley. We explore a new exhibit of artist Jan Serr’s work.

Monday 8/3/26: What Michelin means for Milwaukee's restaurants, The New State, Rhinelander Hodag Aug 03, 2026

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What the Michelin Guide coming to Milwaukee means for the city and its restaurants. A historic venue on Milwaukee’s Near West Side becomes a creative space for young people. The legend of the Rhinelander Hodag.

Friday 7/31/26: Wisconsin's election security, Madison's Independent Police Monitor, Economy Check-In Jul 31, 2026

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What you need to know about the security of Wisconsin’s election system. We speak with the independent office looking into last week's fatal police shooting of a man in Madison. We check in with a local farmer on how the summer heat is impacting his dairy cows.

Thursday 7/30/26: Madison's Independent Police Monitor, early educator housing, Milwaukee Music Roundup Jul 30, 2026

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Madison’s Office of Independent Police Monitor and their role after a fatal police shooting last week. A program that helps get early education teachers into affordable housing in Milwaukee. New local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

Wednesday 7/29/26: Wisconsin's election security, Lake Michigan Coast Guard, FBI headquarters Jul 29, 2026

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We examine the president’s claims of election fraud and what you need to know about the security of Wisconsin’s election system. We meet Lake Michigan’s new Coast Guard commander. We learn about the FBI headquarters in Milwaukee.

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