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Tuesday 6/9/26: Guerrilla Gay Bar, Walker's Pint, spiritualism in Whitewater Jun 09, 2026

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The story of Guerrilla Gay Bar - when a group of LGBTQ+ people took over traditionally straight bars in Milwaukee. We visit Walker’s Pint, the only lesbian bar in Wisconsin. Morris Pratt Institute in Whitewater and the practice of spiritualism there.

Monday 6/8/26: Why Walgreens are vacant, House of History, Milwaukee Music Roundup Jun 08, 2026

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Why lease agreements are allowing closed down Walgreens stores in Milwaukee to sit vacant. House of History - a project dedicated to sharing local Black LGBTQ+ history. New local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

Friday 6/5/26: Head Start and ICE, The Milwaukee Socialists part three, Paula Poundstone Jun 05, 2026

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How the federal immigration crackdown is impacting children who attend Head Start. The nation’s longest serving socialist mayor: Daniel Hoan. We chat with comedian Paula Poundstone.

Thursday 6/4/26: Mayor Johnson on housing affordability, Lake Michigan Coast Guard, Bubbler Talk Jun 04, 2026

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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson talks about increasing housing options and improving affordability. We meet Lake Michigan’s new Coast Guard commander. Bubbler Talk explores what happens after zoo animals die.

Wednesday 6/3/26: The Milwaukee Socialists part three, 'Sanctuary', Paula Poundstone Jun 03, 2026

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Part three of The Milwaukee Socialists examines how Mayor Daniel Hoan reshaped the city. A new novel from a Wisconsin author explores what comes after climate disasters. We chat with comedian Paula Poundstone.

Tuesday 6/2/26: Head Start and ICE, Pride Month at the movies, Eventini Jun 02, 2026

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How the federal immigration crackdown is impacting children who attend Head Start. Milwaukee Film’s Pride Month programming. A Milwaukee-made platform that can improve how food trucks operate.

Monday 6/1/26: 'It's All Local', UWM multicultural center consolidation, U.S. & El Salvador, locally made amaretto Jun 01, 2026

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We speak with the author of, "It's All Local." A UWM student reacts to the university's pause on consolidating its multicultural centers. We examine how El Salvador has aided the U.S.' mass deportation efforts. Plus, meet a local man in the running for a Good Food Award.

Friday 5/29/26: Heal the Hood, rescued beagles update, Milwaukee Socialists, Chirp Chat May 29, 2026

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We'll tell you about the Heal the Hood block party. We'll get an update on the beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms. We'll tell you about Milwaukee's first Socialist mayor. Plus, we'll learn about birding for all abilities.

Thursday 5/28/26: Eating disorder recovery, Chirp Chat, Bubbler Talk May 28, 2026

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A new nonprofit that is working to eliminate the stigma around eating disorders and help people find recovery. How birders are teaching you how to bird by ear. We relisten to an episode of Bubbler Talk about the first Black people in Milwaukee.

Wednesday 5/27/26: Online extremism and San Diego, The Milwaukee Socialists part two, Artemis II May 27, 2026

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How online extremism is showing up in the real world after the San Diego shooting. Our Milwaukee Socialists series continues with the accomplishments of Milwaukee’s first Socialist mayor. Takeaways from the historic Artemis II mission.

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