Maggie unpacks a whirlwind of politics and policy: Donald Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin in Anchorage sparks global concern as Ukraine is left out of the peace talks. She also takes aim at the Trump administration’s failed bid to seize control of DC’s police force and its punitive approach to homelessness. Closer to home, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District earns praise for three decades of successful flood risk management — a national model for climate adaptation. Find out more here: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2025/08/15/mmsd-projects-may-have-thwarted-more-impacts-in-milwaukee-floods/85612477007/?tbref=hp

And to round it out, Milwaukee fans are celebrating the Brewers’ winning streak with free burgers, while WFHR marks 85 years on the air, proving the enduring power of local radio.

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