New Bedford: The Most Lucrative Fishing Port in the U.S.

The sound of flowing ice rips through the mild New Bedford air. Captain Jessica Walker, 36, and her crew sit on the deck of their fishing vessel Legacy waiting for the nearly three-hour icing process to finish. They will likely need all this ice to store their catch. Their target: scallops. Scallops are among the […]

Milwaukee Celebrates “Frozen Custard Culture” and its Long History

Frozen custard is a staple during Wisconsin summers, but many would be surprised to learn that it isn’t native to the state. Leon’s and Gilles’ are some of the oldest local custard stores; their employees, customers and experts can speak to Wisconsin’s passionate frozen custard culture. Madelyn Heimsch has the story.

The Power of Storytelling in Reproductive Justice

By Margaret Tews Last summer after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the case that codified the federal right to abortion, news publications, personal blogs, celebrities, and people on social media platforms, bravely told the stories about their abortion and how Roe v. Wade had impacted their lives.  The New York Times published interactive […]

Inside the Floral Fashion Party

Energy was high in the all-white rooms of the Milwaukee Art Museum on the night of National Flower Day. Guests were dressed up in their best floral, spring outfits, socializing and taking photos with each other, while staff passed around complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres. DJ Jai played “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus as platinum VIP […]

Julius Caesar Comes Alive in a Radio Drama

Around 2,000 years ago, Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River in Rome and ignited a civil war. While the voices of average citizens impacted by this event are absent from the historical record, they can be heard today in this imagined news story.

Land Dispute in Lac du Flambeau: Barricaded Roads and Relationships

Dave Miess and his wife moved north to Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin from an area south of Madison in 2020, after finding a place that allowed him his own stand-alone photography studio. Frequenting the area on camping trips with their children, from the time they were in diapers until high school, strengthened their relationship with […]