How new air pollution standards can improve our health. How periods of extreme cold test Wisconsin’s social safety net. An inside look at the local FBI office. Milwaukee’s Ko-Thi Dance Company celebrates 55 years.

Thursday 2/15/24: Pollution and health, Wisconsin's safety net, the local FBI, Ko-Thi celebrates 55 years

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We learn about Milwaukee Recreation’s summer programming and explore the legacy of Dorothy Enderis — one of the most influential leaders of Milwaukee Rec. We visit the Crossroads at Big Creek nature preserve in Door County. Plus, learn about Ko-Thi Dance Company.

Wednesday 5/29/24: Milwaukee Rec programming, Dorothy Enderis, Crossroads at Big Creek, Ko-Thi Dance Company

We speak with local labor leader Jesus Salas about the roots and legacy of the farmworkers movement. We visit one local farm that’s putting waste to good use and take a trip to a community garden in Milwaukee that takes beauty seriously.

Tuesday 5/28/23: Crave Brothers Farmstead, Jesus Salas, Cherry Street Garden, bubble tea, Salty Paws

We learn about The Bridge Project. Then, we explore why environmental issues are so important to some voters. We look at what life is like for two Muslim artists in Milwaukee. Plus, we explore the roots of Wisconsin’s dairy industry.

Wednesday 05/22/24: The Bridge Project, politics & environment, Group Chat, Wisconsin dairy

We learn about problems the Social Development Commission is facing. We learn about women's heart health. We learn about the raptor program at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Plus, explore a book called Secret Milwaukee.

Monday 5/20/24: SDC problems, women's heart health, Chirp Chat, 'Secret Milwaukee'

How a shortage of primary care providers impacts both patients and doctors. Capitol Notes looks ahead to the Republican state political convention this weekend. This week’s Bubbler Talk explores engravings found along Brady Street in Milwaukee.

Thursday 2/15/24: Pollution and health, Wisconsin's safety net, the local FBI, Ko-Thi celebrates 55 years

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