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WUWM Milwaukee’s NPR

WUWM Milwaukee’s NPR

by UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE

94 ratings
42 reviews
🎵 Music
📡 News
Free

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Released
February 24, 2017
Updated
July 10, 2026

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE
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Listen to live public radio streams, pause and rewind live audio, and access on-demand programs. Explore content, set alarms, and share stories with friends and family.

✓Live audio streaming
✓Pause and rewind live audio
✓On-demand program access
✓Program schedule
✓Alarm clock
✓Sleep timer
✓Share stories
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What users say about WUWM Milwaukee’s NPR

Reviews of WUWM Milwaukee’s NPR are mostly negative: the News app is rated 4.0/5 from 94 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to navigate, great content and timely news. Top complaints: frequent disconnects, frequent glitches. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to navigate
  • 👍Great content and timely news
  • 👍App works great
  • 👍App works until closed
  • 👍App doesn't unexpectedly close
  • 👍App is great for listening anywhere
  • 👍App is a great resource
  • 👍App allows catching up on local stories
  • 👍App provides seamless NPR listening
  • 👍App is reliable and portable
  • 👍App is easy to use
  • 👍Quick-loading app
  • 👍Reliable stream

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent disconnects
  • 🐛Frequent glitches
  • 🐛App fails and doesn't resume
  • 🐛Constant ad interruptions
  • 🐛Unable to use at times
  • 🐛Still paying streaming penalty
  • 🐛App keeps freezing
  • 🐛Long, frequent ads
  • 🐛Internet connection glitches
  • 🐛App is frozen
  • 🐛App constantly stops
  • 🐛App quits after underwriter messages
  • 🐛Repeatedly cycles back to play then stop
  • 🐛Never streams without problems
  • 🐛Interruptions to pitch for donations
  • 🐛Unstable app
  • 🐛Takes longer than normal to open
  • 🐛Slow to connect with the station
  • 🐛Constantly interrupted by opening statement
  • 🐛Opening statement overlaps and never stops
  • 🐛Impossible to listen to
  • 🐛Cuts to a commercial
  • 🐛Commercials make station less likable
  • 🐛Random interruptions
  • 🐛Ads play over and over
  • 🐛Interrupted by broadcast
  • 🐛Lengthy sponsor spots
  • 🐛Frequently loses connection
  • 🐛Preempts content with ad
  • 🐛Interrupts live programming with advertisers
  • 🐛Repeated blasts of sponsor support
  • 🐛Sponsor support cutting in every few minutes
  • 🐛Only app with this problem
  • 🐛Support messages interrupt other support messages
  • 🐛App won't open after update
  • 🐛Inconsistent playback
  • 🐛Loops of sponsor info without returning to show
  • 🐛Consistently has issues loading
  • 🐛Glitches a lot
  • 🐛Terrible streaming quality
  • 🐛Content good but playback has glitches
  • 🐛Stream often interrupted by station announcement
  • 🐛Breaking mid-story with promotional ads
  • 🐛Loses the station and spools endlessly
  • 🐛Buggy app
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What's New in WUWM Milwaukee’s NPR

12.0.6

July 10, 2026

Performance enhancements and bug fixes. Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. Please send us your suggestions via the "Settings and Help" section of the app!

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User reviews

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Constant Ad Interruptions STILL

Need a paid version to remove adds. Unable to use at times. Happens with the web stream too though so it's not technically the app. 7/19: Now even more ads! 9/23: Still paying the 20 second streaming penalty😔
KKevinMoore

Poor consistency

Unreliable, frequent disconnect ions
Mmistertea1950

Station’s great, app is not

As accurately described by others, the frequent glitches are frustrating, to the point where I’ve thought about canceling my monthly contribution. When the app fails, it doesn’t cut back to the part of the news it failed at. Why pay for something that prevents you from getting the valuable news WUWM provides? Website works fine, radio works fine, but I don’t want to drag those around my house.
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RLRavenswood listener

Great App

This review is about the app itself, not the show’s content. The app works great and is easy to navigate. The app works until I close it. In other words, it doesn’t unexpectedly close or turn off. *The content is also great and timely.
TT-BC

Constant Ad Interruptions

Need a paid version to remove adds. Unable to use at times. Happens with the web stream too though so it's not technically the app. 7/19: Now even more ads! 9/23: Still paying the 20 second streaming penalty😔
KKevinMoore
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

34 issues

Frequent disconnects

Bug

Frequent glitches

Bug

App fails and doesn't resume playback

Bug

Constant ad interruptions

Bug

App freezes

Bug

App stops streaming

Bug

App quits after underwriter messages

Bug

App repeatedly cycles back to play then stop

Bug

App never streams without problems

Bug

App is frozen

Bug

App takes longer than normal to open

Bug

App is slow to connect with the station

Bug

App is constantly interrupted by opening statement

Bug

Opening statement overlaps and never stops

Bug

App cuts to a commercial

Bug

Random interruptions

Bug

Ads play over and over

Bug

Broadcast interrupted by ads

Bug

App frequently loses connection

Bug

App preempts content with ad

Bug

App interrupts live programming with advertisers

Bug

Repeated blasts of sponsor support

Bug

Sponsor support cutting in every few minutes

Bug

Support messages interrupt other support messages

Bug

App won't open after update

Bug

Inconsistent playback

Bug

Loops of sponsor info without returning to show

Bug

App consistently has issues loading

Bug

App glitches a lot

Bug

Terrible streaming quality

Bug

Stream often interrupted by station announcement

Bug

App breaking mid-story with promotional ads

Bug

App loses the station and spools endlessly

Bug

Buggy app

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Requested Features

3 requests

Need a paid version to remove ads

Feature

Consider shorter sponsor spots (e.g., 10 seconds instead of 20)

Feature

Fix the issue of ads playing over and over or being interrupted by broadcast

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with the WUWM Public Radio App?

The app allows you to listen to live streams from WUWM, pause and rewind live audio, and access on-demand programs. You can also view the program schedule, set an alarm to wake up to the station, and use a sleep timer.

How can I listen to programs on demand?

The 'On Demand' section provides easy and quick access to WUWM programs. You can use DVR-like controls to pause, rewind, and fast forward. Individual segments are listed, allowing you to choose specific parts or listen to the entire program.

Is the WUWM Public Radio App free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

Can I listen to WUWM while using other apps?

Yes, you can listen to WUWM in the background while browsing the web or checking your emails. This allows you to multitask without interrupting your listening experience.

How do I share content with others?

The app features an easy way to share stories and programs with your family and friends. Look for a share icon or option within the app when you are viewing a story or program.