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Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves (nearly) every Wednesday at noon to discuss all things Milwaukee. Milwaukee music, Milwaukee art, Milwaukee events, and D.I.Y. lawn care tips are frequently discussed—and rarely agreed upon.

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Let's say goodbye to The Disclaimer

After eight years, hundreds of episodes, and only three death threats (that we know of), it's time to say goodbye to The Disclaimer. Awww. We know! All things must pass, even weekly WMSE talk shows. For the last time, Ryan, Evan, and Matt get together to talk about the relationship between critics and artists, the evolution of Milwaukee and Milwaukee pride, and how Twitter is like attacking chickens in The Legend Of Zelda. Of course, they also discuss the history of their show and how it has evo...

May 02, 2019•47 min

Let's talk about Summerfest, and the Brewers saving the July 3 fireworks

On Tuesday, Summerfest released its complete list of 2019 headliners. So, um...let's talk about Summerfest! And the Brewers saving the July 3 fireworks!

Apr 11, 2019•29 min

Let's talk about the fight over the Marcus Center's "historic" grove of chestnut trees

If you haven't been keeping up with the increasingly heated and hilariously passive-aggressive fight over the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts' suddenly controversial grove of chestnut trees, well, you're not alone. But there are folks who care passionately about this fight, so here we go. Evan fills Ryan and Matt in on the whole ordeal, from the Marcus Center's initial redevelopment plans to the Historic Preservation Committee's decision to "award" the site permanent historic designation. ...

Apr 04, 2019•27 min

Let's talk about pedestrian safety and horrible Milwaukee drivers

Ryan, Evan, and Matt talk about pedestrian safety. Seriously. Pedestrian safety. And how Milwaukee drivers refuse to slow down or yield at crosswalks. Slow down, people! Stop! Next, they talk about Boswell Book Company and summer festivals. But seriously: SLOW DOWN! STOP!

Mar 28, 2019•31 min

Let's talk about the DNC, the Domes, and Downtown

No big surprises for this week's show: Ryan, Evan, and Matt talk about the Democratic National Convention (coming to Milwaukee in 2020!), the Mitchell Park Domes (joining forces with the Milwaukee Public Museum?), and Downtown (doing just great!). Also, Matt is totally right that moving the museum out of Downtown is a dumb, non-starter idea.

Mar 14, 2019•32 min

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