Bubbler Talk

<p>What's got you scratching your head about the Milwaukee area? WUWM investigates your questions.</p>

Why is Milwaukee missing so many street signs?

For Bubbler Talk, we hit the road to try to answer the question: why is Milwaukee missing so many street signs? And what can residents do about it? 

11-21
08:08

Chew on this: the life of Milwaukee's urban river beavers

Beavers have been reintroduced into Milwaukee's waterways for over a decade. A Bubbler Talk listener wanted to know more. 

11-14
05:59

Unearthing the history of Milwaukee’s celery farms

Celery is green, crunchy and flavorful. But did you know it also has a history in Milwaukee? "Bubbler Talk" takes a deep dive into this little-known chapter of the city’s history.

11-07
08:14

The story behind the lone high-rise in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood

One Bay View building is not like the others. Bay View Terrace is 25-story condominium surrounded by single family homes.

10-31
04:29

Remembering when Marian Anderson, world-famous contralto, shared her voice with Milwaukee

On this Bubbler Talk, WUWM's Teran Powell looks into this question: Did Marian Anderson ever visit and sing in Milwaukee? If so, where did she stay, as individuals who were Black were not allowed to stay in hotels in the past.

10-24
05:00

Did you know the Milwaukee Safety Academy used to be a Catholic girls school?

An all-girls Catholic High School opened on Milwaukee's northwest side in 1965. Six years later, it shut down. What happened?

10-17
09:33

'Bubbler Talk': Discovering Milwaukee’s Water Current Walking Tour

Discover Milwaukee’s Water Current Walking Tour with "Bubbler Talk," exploring public art, water innovation and hidden gems along the city’s rivers.

10-10
05:41

What happened to the historical marker at Lake Park's Native American burial mound?

A historical marker used to recognize one of the last remaining Native American burial mounds in Milwaukee County. For "Bubbler Talk," we learn why it was removed and what's next for the sacred burial site.

10-03
04:45

How a 1959 military plane crash is connected to Milwaukee’s annual Air and Water Show

Bubbler Talk investigates a military plane crash on Milwaukee's Jones Island in 1959, and its connection the annual Air and Water Show.

07-25
04:39

Who’s behind ‘The Unsung Hero,’ the 6-story mural in Milwaukee’s Third Ward?

A massive mural in Milwaukee's Third Ward features a seated female figure wearing an apron. Her hands are crossed at the wrist and rest on her knees. But the painting stops at her shoulders. Who is behind "The Unsung Hero"?

07-18
03:55

Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee is the result of 'healing' after a military past

A Bubbler Talk listener sent us a question asking why Wisconsin's only urban state forest, Havenwoods, was created.

07-11
04:28

The history of Milwaukee's Silver City & National Park neighborhoods

For Bubbler Talk, we explore the history of Silver City, National Park and the neighborhood's former amusement park.

07-03
04:38

Where are the victims of the Bay View Massacre buried?

The Bay View Massacre was a pivotal moment in Wisconsin's labor and political history, but not much is known about the victims. In this Bubbler Talk we explore who they were and where they're buried.

06-27
04:38

Where did the card game Sheepshead come from? Inside the cherished Wisconsin pastime

Sheepshead is a card game played throughout Wisconsin. But where did it come from? And what's up with all the different rules? Answers ahead in this episode of "Bubbler Talk."

06-20
04:31

How Enderis Park neighborhood's namesake, Dorothy Enderis, shaped Milwaukee Recreation

Dorothy Enderis was the second, and arguably most influential, leader of the Milwaukee Recreation Department. Learn about her and the neighborhood named in her honor.

06-13
04:13

The Native history behind the unmarked pedestrian bridge in Milwaukee's McKinley Park

In 1971, Indigenous activists ripped the plywood off the abandoned Coast Guard station in Milwaukee's McKinley Park and occupied it. They successfully shaped the future, and a mysterious bridge remains.

06-06
10:45

What was Milwaukee's most devastating fire?

Earlier this year, wildfires ravaged Los Angeles for almost a month. Destroying historical landmarks and reshaping the city forever. It got a "Bubbler Talk" listener thinking: How have Milwaukee fires shaped the city? Where and how did the fires start?

04-25
04:25

Signs around Milwaukee promise to buy your home for cash. What happens if you sell?

On this week's episode of "Bubbler Talk," we answer a question about what happens to homes that are sold to cash buyers advertising around Milwaukee.

04-18
04:10

Why are there so many shipwrecks in Lake Michigan?

"Bubbler Talk" listeners Amy Gajewski and Victor Muñoz are certified scuba divers with an interest in shipwrecks. That’s why they want to know: Why are there so many shipwrecks in Lake Michigan, especially off the coast of the Milwaukee area?

04-17
04:28

What happens when an animal at the Milwaukee County Zoo dies?

Every day, thousands of people visit the Milwaukee County Zoo to see the animals they love — whether it’s the adorable otters, roaring tigers or giant elephants. These animals live their lives on display, but most of us don’t know what happens after they die.

04-11
04:26

Katherine Murray

Great question. Sad that everything has to have a dollar value when it comes to our government.

04-20 Reply

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