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Episode 25: Milwaukee Talkie - Emerald Mills and Diverse Dining Jan 28, 2019

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A conversational, full-length interview with Emerald Mills the creator of Diverse Dining, an organization whose mission is to cultivate courage, compassion, and connection through meaningful conversations centered around diverse food and cultural exploration. We discuss how Emerald’s move to Milwaukee from a small town in Illinois informed how she views race and diversity, how becoming an “overnight mother” of three inspired her to bring people together, and how food can bridge together the people of Milwaukee.

Producers: Benjamin Rangel, Kyle Hagge, Sam Woods

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Music: Casey Masters

Episode 24: Milwaukee Talkie - State Senator Dale Kooyenga Jan 14, 2019

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A conversational, full-length interview with Wisconsin State Senator Dale Kooyenga. We sat down with Senator Kooyenga to discuss a number of topics including the lame duck legislation passed last December, what will change as he transitions from the State Assembly to the State Senate, and how he defines his constituency. In Bridge the City’s first episode of the new year, Senator Kooyenga offers an optimistic view for the future of Wisconsin politics, and stresses the importance of taking non-political action to affect change.

Episode 23: Milwaukee Talkie - Light the Hoan Dec 19, 2018

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A conversational, full-length interview with Ian Abston and Michael Hostad of the Light The Hoan campaign. We sat down with this dynamic duo to discuss how the Light the Hoan project came to be, why they believe this project will transform the city, the innovative crowd funding method they are using for the project, and the lessons they have learned throughout their time as innovators and leaders in Milwaukee. Be sure to check out LightTheHoan.com for more information!

Producers: Benjamin Rangel, Kyle Hagge, Sam Woods

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Logo Design: Ryan Flynn

Music: Casey Masters

Episode 22: Milwaukee Talkie - MKE Misfits Dec 03, 2018

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A conversational, full-length interview with Israel Lugo (Izzy) and Quentin Allums (Q) from the MKE Misfits. We sat down with this dynamic duo to discuss their multiple ventures, how to grow from your failures, how the youth are defining a new Milwaukee, and the importance of amplifying voices from around our city. Izzy and Q offer a fresh perspective on Milwaukee and deliver inspiration to help you pursue your passions in Milwaukee.

Producers: Benjamin Rangel, Kyle Hagge, Sam Woods

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Logo Design: Ryan Flynn

Music: Casey Masters

Episode 21: Milwaukee Talkie - Reggie Jackson Nov 19, 2018

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A conversational, full length interview with Reggie Jackson, the Head Griot of America’s Black Holocaust Museum. Producers Sam Woods and Benjamin Rangel talk with Reggie about the museum and its reopening, the challenges Milwaukee faces with segregation and criminal justice reform, and his work facilitating dialogues about race with community members from across the state. Reggie offers an insightful conversation that is mandatory listening for anyone who is working toward racial justice and equality in America.

Producers: Benjamin Rangel, Kyle Hagge, Sam Woods

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Logo Design: Ryan Flynn

Music: Casey Masters

Episode 20: Two Years of Trump Nov 05, 2018

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What’s the state of American politics & society today, two years into the Trump Administration? We hear from 6 distinguished Marquette University professors on their areas of expertise and both the good and bad that has happened in those areas since Trump has taken office. Dr. Julia Azari discusses party politics, Dr. Paul Nolette examines Trump’s efforts to reshape the judiciary, Dr. Duane Swank highlights domestic economic policy, Dr. Susan Giaimo walks us through the ongoing healthcare debate, Dr. Richard Friman analyzes Trump’s foreign policy through an International Relations lens, and finally Dr. Phillip Rocco illuminates the politicization of numbers and the role of expertise and data in a functioning democracy. Listen to the full episode to come away with a nuanced understanding of what has changed since Trump took office and what the expected trajectory of the USA is as it heads towards 2019 and beyond.

Producers: Benjamin Rangel, Kyle Hagge, Sam Woods

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Episode 19: Milwaukee Talkie - Kennita Hickman Oct 29, 2018

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A conversational, full length interview with Kennita Hickman creator of Our City, Your Vote and owner of Catera. We talk to Kennita about the Our City, Your Vote campaign, getting everyone to understand the importance of voting and accountability, and how she is using local hip-hop, R&B, and spoken word as ways to increase civic engagement among Milwaukeeans. Kennita is an incredible leader and we are blessed to have such a forward thinker in Milwaukee.

Producers: Benjamin Rangel, Kyle Hagge, Sam Woods

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Email: Bridgethecitypodcast@gmail.com

Logo Design: Ryan Flynn

Music: Casey Masters

Episode 18: Police-Community Relations (Part 1) Oct 22, 2018

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This episode is the first of a multiple-part series on police-community relations in Milwaukee. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kimberly Hassell at UW-Milwaukee to dive into the theory and empirical research behind policing. Next, we re-play a clip from our previous interview with future County Sheriff Earnell Lucas, who tells of how dangerous day-to-day policing can be. Lastly, we hear from Assistant Chief Raymond Banks on a number of topics, including why it took nearly 8 months to fire the officer involved in the Sterling Brown case.

Producers: Benjamin Rangel, Kyle Hagge, Sam Woods

Website: bridgethecitypodcast.com

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Email: Bridgethecitypodcast@gmail.com

Logo Design: Ryan Flynn

Music: Casey Masters

Episode 17: Milwaukee Talkie - Deanna Singh Sep 17, 2018

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A conversational, full length interview with Deanna Singh, Chief Change Agent of Flying Elephant. We talk to Deanna about how her childhood gave her the talent of bridging different people and cultures together, how she uses her purpose to guide her life and make the tough decisions, her new book Purposeful Hustle, and the role her children play at Flying Elephant. Deanna is an incredible thought leader and always looks to make Milwaukee the best place it can be!

Producers: Benjamin Rangel, Kyle Hagge, Sam Woods

Guest Host: Taylor Valencia

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Music: Casey Masters

Episode 16: Milwaukee Talkie - Bria Smith Aug 24, 2018

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A conversational, full length interview with the multi-talented Bria Smith. A Milwaukee native who attends Franklin High School, Bria walks us through her path to activism, lessons learned from navigating the spectrum of privilege from Milwaukee to Franklin, her role on the Youth Council of Milwaukee, her experiences on the March for Our Lives tour, the launch of her website Honey For Your Tea, favorite quotes, and much, much more.

Producers: Benjamin Rangel, Kyle Hagge, Sam Woods

Website: bridgethecitypodcast.com

Instagram: @BridgeTheCityPodcast

Twitter: @BridgeTheCityWi

Email: Bridgethecitypodcast@gmail.com

Logo Design: Ryan Flynn

Music: Casey Masters