Bubbler Talk

10th anniversary: Why Milwaukee is called ‘Cream City’

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WUWM is celebrating 10 years of Bubbler Talk, our series driven by listeners’ curiosity. We’re listening back to some of our favorite episodes from the last decade and talking with the reporters who brought them to life. This week, we listen to Ann-Elise Henzl’s 2017 story about how Milwaukee got the nickname “Cream City.”

Mentioned in this episode:

  • How Milwaukee Got The Nickname 'Cream City'
  • Cream City brick: From Ice Age glaciers to Milwaukee's early strip malls
  • In Wisconsin, A Bloody Mary Isn't Complete Unless It Has A Beer Chaser
  • The saga of Milwaukee's water tower dragon
  • WUWM 2026 Election Survey

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