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Bubbler Talk

Bubbler Talk

Written by: WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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What's got you scratching your head about the Milwaukee area? WUWM investigates your questions.

WUWM Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The long shadow: How deindustrialization hit cities across the Midwest

    The long shadow: How deindustrialization hit cities across the Midwest
    Oct 16 2026

    The Midwest was a major hub for industry — middle wage jobs, strong unions, thriving neighborhoods. And then, over decades, they went away, and whole cities were devastated.

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    18 mins
  • Milwaukee, Detroit or Chicago: Which city has the best encased meats?

    Milwaukee, Detroit or Chicago: Which city has the best encased meats?
    Oct 8 2026

    Why do Midwestern cities have such strong associations with certain hot dogs or sausages? In Milwaukee, it’s the bratwurst. In Chicago, the Chicago dog. Detroit has the Coney dog.

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    9 mins
  • What it takes to move a masterpiece to the Milwaukee Art Museum

    What it takes to move a masterpiece to the Milwaukee Art Museum
    Oct 1 2026

    Have you ever wondered how the art you admire gets to the museum? Bubbler Talk explores the art of moving masterpieces.
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    4 mins
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