Episodes

  • Friday 6/12/26: Walgreens lease agreements, Milwaukee Socialist Part IV, Brillantes
    Jun 12 2026

    We look at lease agreements with Walgreens stores in Milwaukee. We learn about Milwaukee's last elected socialist mayor Frank Zeidler. Plus, we tell you about Brillantes, a soccer club for young Latinas.

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    50 mins
  • Thursday 6/11/26: Economic Check-In, Milwaukee Messi, Race to Alaska
    Jun 11 2026

    An economic check in with the new owners of Milwaukee’s Science and Surplus. Milwaukee Messi – a soccer player from Milwaukee competing in the World Cup. We meet a local sailor participating in a boat race from Washington to Alaska.

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    51 mins
  • Wednesday 6/10/26: The Milwaukee Socialists part four, Beloit data center proposal, Brilliantes
    Jun 10 2026

    We look at the tenure of the city’s final socialist mayor, Frank Zeidler. We hear concerns about a proposed data center coming to the Town of Beloit. We learn about Brilliantes – a soccer club for young Latinas.

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    50 mins
  • Tuesday 6/9/26: Guerrilla Gay Bar, Walker's Pint, spiritualism in Whitewater
    Jun 9 2026

    The story of Guerrilla Gay Bar - when a group of LGBTQ+ people took over traditionally straight bars in Milwaukee. We visit Walker’s Pint, the only lesbian bar in Wisconsin. Morris Pratt Institute in Whitewater and the practice of spiritualism there.

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    51 mins
  • Monday 6/8/26: Why Walgreens are vacant, House of History, Milwaukee Music Roundup
    Jun 8 2026

    Why lease agreements are allowing closed down Walgreens stores in Milwaukee to sit vacant. House of History - a project dedicated to sharing local Black LGBTQ+ history. New local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

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    51 mins
  • Friday 6/5/26: Head Start and ICE, The Milwaukee Socialists part three, Paula Poundstone
    Jun 5 2026

    How the federal immigration crackdown is impacting children who attend Head Start. The nation’s longest serving socialist mayor: Daniel Hoan. We chat with comedian Paula Poundstone.

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    51 mins
  • Thursday 6/4/26: Mayor Johnson on housing affordability, Lake Michigan Coast Guard, Bubbler Talk
    Jun 4 2026

    Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson talks about increasing housing options and improving affordability. We meet Lake Michigan’s new Coast Guard commander. Bubbler Talk explores what happens after zoo animals die.

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    51 mins
  • Wednesday 6/3/26: The Milwaukee Socialists part three, 'Sanctuary', Paula Poundstone
    Jun 3 2026

    Part three of The Milwaukee Socialists examines how Mayor Daniel Hoan reshaped the city. A new novel from a Wisconsin author explores what comes after climate disasters. We chat with comedian Paula Poundstone.

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    51 mins