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Solutions to Milwaukee Gun Violence

In Milwaukee last week, 19 people were shot in a five-day period, leaving at least three dead, and 16 wounded. In response, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has asked Governor Walker for tougher sentencing for illegal gun possession, and $500,000 in funds for police overtime. But Joy Cardin's guest...

Creating Safer Neighborhoods

Kathleen Dunn speaks with two guests who are committed to reducing violent crime in communities and among youth by blending law enforcement, neighborhood organizing and youth development.

Cole Slaw Contest

Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster talk with a Wisconsin winner of an NPR recipe contest about her award-winning coleslaw. The Wisconsin Historical Museum's exhibit on Wisconsin maps is going away, but Rob Ferrett and Cynthia Schuster get a last look at Wisconsin through the cartographer's lens...

State Capitol Report: August 5

Governor Scott Walker hosted his counterparts from around the nation this weekend for a mix of business and pleasure. In this week's State Capitol Report, John Munson's guest reporter recaps what went down at the National Governors Association meeting. Then, he talks with a political scientist...

Garage bands

Wisconsin rocks, as Rob and Veronica talk to the author of a new book on the garage bands of Milwaukee, and listeners share their stories of making music in garages, basements, and bars around the state.

Archdiocese of Milwaukee records reveal

Join Kathleen and her guest Peter Isely, as they discuss the recent revelations surrounding the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and what it means to survivors of those abused by priests.

Saving Our Sons - I Will Not Die Young campaign

Earlier this year, a new program was started to support young men of color at ten Milwaukee Public Schools. The campaign named "Saving Our Sons. I Will Not Die Young" targets these young men because organizers say most of them will not live past the age of twenty-one. Join Kathleen and her...