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Bubbler Talk

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

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Episodes

Is There a Waterfall in Menomonee Falls? 22.07.2016 3:32

This week's Bubbler Talk question is a simple one. Danica Herritz asked: Is or was there a falls (some sort of waterfall) in Menomonee Falls?

More Than A Bar: Riverwest Public House Builds Community 08.07.2016 3:44

This week’s Bubbler Talk inquiry comes from Beth Gehred. She wanted to know how Milwaukee's public tavern is doing.

Why Is There a Street Named for Henry Clay in Whitefish Bay? 03.06.2016 3:43

Whether you've just moved to a new city or have been a life-long resident, sometimes street names can catch your attention.

Did You Know There's An Ancient Coral Reef in Wauwatosa? 27.05.2016 3:39

This week's Bubbler Talk question comes from Spencer Hoyt, who asked WUWM: Why is the 425 million year old Schoonmaker Reef so important to metro Milwaukee?

The Story Behind Milwaukee's Round Buildings 13.05.2016 3:46

This week’s Bubbler Talk is all about buildings--round ones.

Does Lake Michigan Water Make Sausage Taste Better? 06.05.2016 3:48

The ready access Milwaukee has to fresh water - lots and lots of fresh water - seems like an obvious reason that so many breweries chose to open up shop here. Of course, the thousands of German immigrants didn't hurt, either.

What's the Deal with South Milwaukee's Addresses and Street Names? 29.04.2016 3:47

Steve Liszewski first noticed South Milwaukee's unique house numbering and street naming system when he was young and his parents taught him how to travel the county by bus.

Why Do Wisconsinites Call That A Bubbler, Anyway? 22.04.2016 3:45

Katie Gnau recently moved to Shorewood from Chicago. And when her daughter came home from school one day, Katie noticed she had picked up a new word for a familiar item. So, she asked WUWM's Bubbler Talk: Why does everyone around here call that a Bubbler, anyway?

What Have You Always Wondered About The Milwaukee Area? 22.04.2016 6:00

WUWM has launched a new series and is inviting YOU to participate. We want to know what's got you scratching your head about the Milwaukee area.