Episodes

  • Thursday 5/14/26: jail time & mental health, tick season, storm spotter training, Bubbler Talk
    May 14 2026

    We look at how jail time can impact a person's mental health. We share an update on tick bite cases in Wisconsin and how to prevent them. We visit a storm spotter training with the National Weather Service. Plus, listen back to a Bubbler Talk story about a dragon on a water tower.

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    51 mins
  • Wednesday 5/13/26: sealing evictions, CCAP uses, Wisconsin parks, Wisconsin caves, Name That Card
    May 13 2026

    We look at how sealing eviction records could impact housing stability in Milwaukee. We look at the good and bad ways that CCAP can be used. We explore Wisconsin's parks and caves. Plus, we hear from the owner of the Name That Card sports card shop.

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    51 mins
  • Tuesday 5/12/26: Ridglan Farms, animal law, food truck curfew, dunes
    May 12 2026

    We break down what's been happening at the dog breeding facility, Ridgelan Farms. We speak with an animal attorney. We talk with a food truck operator about the proposed changes in downtown Milwaukee. We tell you about the dunes you can visit in and around Wisconsin.

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    51 mins
  • Monday 5/11/26: My Two Elaines, Capitol Notes, Fat Bird Week
    May 11 2026

    A former Wisconsin governor shares his journey caring for his wife as she developed Alzheimer’s. Capitol Notes looks at the recent messaging around mail-in ballots. Fat Bird Week is on, meet its chunky contestants.

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    51 mins
  • Friday 5/8/26: School referendums, Economic Check-In, sea shanties vs. maritime music
    May 8 2026

    How school referendums are growing the funding gaps between school districts. A local farmer aweathers high fuel prices and federal policy. The difference between a sea shanty and maritime music.

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    51 mins
  • Thursday 5/7/26: MMSD whistleblower, MPD and drones, Bubbler Talk tenth anniversary
    May 7 2026

    A whistleblower complaint about MMSD management. MPD's use of drones. For the ten-year anniversary of Bubbler Talk, we take you behind the scenes.

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    51 mins
  • Wednesday 5/6/26: Mifepristone and abortion access, Milwaukee's cocktails, sea shanty vs. maritime music
    May 6 2026

    How abortion access in Wisconsin could change if a widely-used abortion medication is restricted. Cocktail recommendations to try in the Milwaukee area. The difference between a sea shanty and maritime music.

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    51 mins
  • Tuesday 5/5/26: Bay View Massacre anniversary, Economic Check-In, David Fantle
    May 5 2026

    We explore the history of the Bay View Massacre, which happened 140 years ago today. We check back in with a local farmer about how he’s weathering economic changes. We revisit a conversation with local Hollywood historian David Fantle, who unexpectedly passed away last month.

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    51 mins