Episodes

  • Just in time for Valentine's Day: The 'blind date cookie' and its Milwaukee connection

    Just in time for Valentine's Day: The 'blind date cookie' and its Milwaukee connection
    Feb 13 2026
    The blind date cookie has been around for centuries. A Bubbler Talk listener wanted to learn how the sweet's origins are connected to Milwaukee.
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    Less than 1 minute
  • 'Group Chat': You're never too old for love and intimacy

    'Group Chat': You're never too old for love and intimacy
    Feb 12 2026
    Love and intimacy have no age limits. On this month’s "Group Chat," we'll hear from two seniors who found out what’s possible with a second chance at love.
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    4 mins
  • In Milwaukee support group, wheelchair users talk navigating life after injury

    In Milwaukee support group, wheelchair users talk navigating life after injury
    Feb 12 2026
    A local support group for wheelchair users brings together people to discuss the challenges of living with mobility issues.
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    5 mins
  • Milwaukee Common Council announces 'ICE Out' initiative

    Milwaukee Common Council announces 'ICE Out' initiative
    Feb 12 2026
    On Feb. 11, several Milwaukee Common Council members announced two new initiatives in case of a potential influx of ICE agents in the city.
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    2 mins
  • Comments pour in as PSC considers We Energies proposed rate for data centers

    Comments pour in as PSC considers We Energies proposed rate for data centers
    Feb 11 2026
    Pros and cons continue to swirl around data centers — some in the planning stages, others already in motion in Wisconsin. A We Energies proposal is adding fuel to the fire. It would create a new energy rate for so-called “very large” customers, like data centers.
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    2 mins
  • Local blood supply dipped during January cold snap, now rebounding

    Local blood supply dipped during January cold snap, now rebounding
    Feb 11 2026
    Versiti Wisconsin reported that its blood supply dipped significantly following winter weather in January, but is starting to rebound. This mirrors a nationwide trend as flu, weather and hospital usage led to nationwide blood shortage.
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    4 mins
  • Tech policy expert weighs in on Milwaukee facial recognition tech debate

    Tech policy expert weighs in on Milwaukee facial recognition tech debate
    Feb 10 2026
    Milwaukee police have banned the use of facial recognition technology for now, following a heated Fire and Police Commission meeting. A tech policy shares what the public know.
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    5 mins
  • 'It’s given me my life': The story of a Milwaukee senior social group

    'It’s given me my life': The story of a Milwaukee senior social group
    Feb 10 2026
    When Jane LaGolden started her senior social group in Milwaukee 10 years ago, she didn’t want to knit a blanket, read a book or watercolor. She wanted to meet other seniors and build community.
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    4 mins