I can't live without WUWM.
That's a lie, but for real: I am a devout listener. Every day, almost all day... if I'm at home, I'm listening.
As a self-professed public radio addict, I can attest to the quality that WUWM brings on the regular, both with their nationally-syndicated programs as well as their local content.
Adore:
-This American Life (duh)
-Radiolab (duh)
-All Things Considered
-Fresh Air
-Ask Me Another
-Wait Wait Don't Tell Me
-The TED Radio Hour
-On The Media
-I guess I could go on and on and on...
... Lake Effect's pretty okay, too. From time to time, the content doesn't seem terribly relevant/topical -- the resident car feature, for example -- but for the most part, Mitch and the gang do a really nice job of talking about/representing local issues that affect real Milwaukeeans.
And honestly? I like the whole "It's Alright Ma" thing w/ Reitman, too.
My one question: Is the WUWM weather desk *that* innovative? They always say so, but I'd like to see for myself, just to be sure.
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