Beats Me

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

What Questions Do You Have For WUWM's Beat Reporters?Beats Me answers your questions about how education, the environment, race and innovation impacts life in southeastern Wisconsin.

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In Return For Some DNA, Program Promises Medicine Eventually 'Tailored To You'

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05/20/19 • 4 min

A federal program scheduled to spend $60 million in Wisconsin continues to try to get people to share their health and lifestyle information, plus their DNA. The effort known as All of Us has the ambitious goal of enrolling 1 million people nationally, and 33,000 in the greater Milwaukee area.

The Challenges Of Being A Black Male In Milwaukee

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01/13/20 • 4 min

Milwaukee has been called one of the most segregated cities in America, and one of the worst places for black people to live and raise their families.

As MPS Creates 'Strategic Plan' For Parent Engagement, Community Schools Could Provide An Example

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12/17/19 • 4 min

As part of our Beats Me series, we spotlighted Milwaukee Public Schools parent coordinators, who are tasked with the on-the-ground work of connecting families and schools. But that mission extends beyond a single person in each building.

Recycling Do's And Dont's In The Milwaukee Area

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12/03/19 • 6 min

The topic of recycling evokes a variety of reactions. For some people, their practice is a passion. For others, it's sheer confusion.

Native Americans: 'We're Not Museum Pieces. We're Still Very Much Here'

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11/04/19 • 4 min

With street names like Winnebago and villages such as Mukwonago, there's no denying the historical presence of Native Americans in Wisconsin.

Accessibility Ratings For Buildings May Help Milwaukee's Disabled Community

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09/30/19 • 4 min

A UW-Milwaukee center that works on disability issues is developing an online way to inform people about access to public buildings like restaurants. It's hoped the computer system will be ready by the time the Democratic National Convention comes to town next summer. But once finished, the access ratings could be used by anyone.

As Free College Tuition 'Promise' Programs Grow, What About Wisconsin?

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08/19/19 • 4 min

Several states have taken steps to make college more affordable by creating free-tuition "promise" programs. Each one is different, but in general, they allow students to attend community college, or sometimes public universities, for free.

Are Plastic Bags Really Recycled?

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08/05/19 • 4 min

Plastic is difficult to escape. Many products are wrapped, sealed and mailed in some sort of plastic material.

5G Wireless Technology May Be Coming To Wisconsin, Amid Praise, Concerns

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07/15/19 • 4 min

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that could speed the introduction of faster wireless service known as 5G to the state. The industry promises that 5G would mean things like better cell phone connections and faster movie downloads.

Black Men Aren't Pursuing Careers As Physicians: 'They Don't See Themselves As Doctors'

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07/01/19 • 5 min

The late Dr. Allen L. Herron set the pace for black physicians in Milwaukee, especially black men. He’s believed to be the first African American male doctor to practice here.

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How many episodes does Beats Me have?

Beats Me currently has 20 episodes available.

What topics does Beats Me cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Environment, Podcasts, Education, Npr, Innovation and Race.

What is the most popular episode on Beats Me?

The episode title 'Generational Trauma In Milwaukee: 'Even If They Can't Name It, They Feel It'' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Beats Me?

The average episode length on Beats Me is 5 minutes.

How often are episodes of Beats Me released?

Episodes of Beats Me are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Beats Me?

The first episode of Beats Me was released on May 13, 2019.

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