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Bubbler Talk

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

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The history of comic book shops in Milwaukee

The history of comic book shops in Milwaukee

Bubbler Talk question asker Conor Byrne was curious about the history of comic shops in Milwaukee. We spoke with local s... Read more

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The past and future of Lake Michigan’s colors

The past and future of Lake Michigan’s colors

A Bubbler Talk listener asks how Lake Michigan often has several shades of blue at once.

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