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The Institute For Research On Poverty located at UW-Madison has released a new report that finds Milwaukee County to still have some of the highest levels of poverty in the state. We talk to the co-author of the report for more details. We also find out more about the colorful and whimsical furniture, toys, office spaces and more from the curator of the new Milwaukee Art Museum exhibit called "Serious Play." And we look at new changes some airlines are pushing for.

Tupperware has been transporting pasta salads, desserts and deviled eggs to parties and holiday celebrations since 1946. We talk to a professor about how Tupperware has managed to survive as a cultural staple and continue to have a place in households so many decades later. We also give listener's an opportunity to chime in with questions and comments on another edition of Mondays With Mike. And we take a look at a top news story.

This weekend marks the final weekend of the regular season for the Milwaukee Brewers. With this being just the fifth time in the franchises history of going to the playoffs, we take a look at the team's chance of moving even further. We also discuss this week's top local news stories.

The cake is often the show-stealer of a celebratory meal, best when both beautiful and tasty. We hear some tips and techniques for making the best cake for you next celebration from America's Test Kitchen. We also take a look at a top news story.

It can be difficult to apologize, and it can be even harder to offer genuine contrition. We find out how to deal with feeling the need to say you’re sorry, or to hear it from someone else. Also, there are many landmarks in Milwaukee that no longer stand. We talk about some of those lost elements of the city.

As the show "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" enters its 20th season, it joins the ranks of some of the longest running dramas on television and may be more relevant than ever. We talk to an entertainment reporter for more details. We also take a look at a top news story.

In August we learned a little bit about the direct primary care model of healthcare which allows patients to visit their primary care doctors based on monthly fees rather than fees per visit. We talk to a WisContext editor about the model's growing popularity in Wisconsin and other states. We also discuss the latest details in the sexual assault allegations made against Brett Kavanaugh and more national news on Week In Washington News.

Madison leaders say they're frustrated with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for failing to notify them about their arrest plans over the weekend. We discuss ICE's actions in Madison and other cities in Wisconsin and how local leaders are responding. Then, earlier this month a museum in Brazil housing important scientific and historic artifacts was consumed by a huge fire, destroying much of its archive. We talk about what was lost in that fire and other important science news with Gemma Tarlach of Discover Magazine.

We hear from the author of a new book who has been researching how communities react when a registered sex offender moves into their neighborhood. We also learn about the world's second largest map collection that lives in Milwaukee!

When's the last time your job required you visit breweries, sample beers and explore the history behind brewing? We talk to the Smithsonian's brewing historian about the archive of beer history she's compiling. We also discuss why survivors don't always report sexual misconduct and #WhyIDidntReport.