Bridge the City

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Episode 15: Election Special with Earnell Lucas Aug 13, 2018

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August 14th is the primary for the candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff. We sat down with one of the candidates, Earnell Lucas, to hear his thoughts on the election and why he is the best fit to be the next Milwaukee County Sheriff. We discuss his experience in the Milwaukee Police Department and the Major League of Baseball, his time growing up in Milwaukee, and the ideas he would bring to the Sheriff's Department. The other two candidates running against Earnell are Robert Ostrowski and Richard Schmidt. Eduardo Castro guest co-hosts this episode with host Benjamin Rangel.

Creators/Producers: Benjamin Rangel & Kyle Hagge

Co-host: Eduardo Castro

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Music: Casey Masters

Episode 14: Milwaukee Talkie - Alex Lasry Aug 06, 2018

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A conversational, full length interview with Alex Lasry, Senior Vice President of the Milwaukee Bucks. We learn about his efforts to get the 2020 Democratic National Convention to Milwaukee, the economic and promotional benefits the convention could bring to the city, and how to ensure these benefits are felt by residents from all over Milwaukee and not just downtown. Share your thoughts with #Milwaukee2020.

Producers: Benjamin Rangel, Kyle Hagge, Sam Woods

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Music: Casey Masters

Episode 13: Milwaukee Talkie - Frank Martinelli Jul 25, 2018

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A conversational, full length interview with Frank Martinelli of the Nonprofit Repositioning Initiative. We learn how nonprofits are uniquely positioned to affect systems change, how to help foster community empowerment, and what we can do, as individuals, to help nonprofits advocate for beneficial policies.

Creators/Producers: Benjamin Rangel & Kyle Hagge

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Music: Casey Masters

Episode 12: Milwaukee Talkie - President Michael Lovell Jul 09, 2018

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A conversational, full length interview with Dr. Michael Lovell, President of Marquette University. We learn about his unique position as an engineer and non-Jesuit leading a Jesuit university, the new ideas and offices he has brought to Marquette, how he attempts to keep Marquette true to its mission as a university dedicated to service, and the necessity to become an agent of change in the face of an unequal status quo.

Creators/Producers: Benjamin Rangel & Kyle Hagge

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Music: Casey Masters

Episode 11: Election Special with Mahlon Mitchell Jul 02, 2018

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August 14th is the primary for the Democratic candidate for Governor. We sat down with one of the gubernatorial candidates, Mahlon Mitchell, to hear his thoughts on the election and why he believes he is the best fit to be the next governor of Wisconsin. We discuss a variety of issues including his plan for Foxconn, criminal justice reform, the environment, education, and much more. Mahlon is currently the President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin.

Creators/Producers: Benjamin Rangel & Kyle Hagge

Co-host: Liz Smith

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Music: Casey Masters

Episode 10: Election Special with Kelda Roys Jun 25, 2018

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August 14th is the primary for Democratic candidate for Governor. We sat down with one of the gubernatorial candidates, Kelda Roys, to hear her thoughts on the election, why her diverse experiences separate her from the other candidates, why she embodies the future of Wisconsin leaders, and how she plans on defeating Scott Walker in the general election. We also hear from Fabi Maldonado on how the Wisconsin Choice Campaign is helping Wisconsinites get involved in the gubernatorial race.

Creators/Producers: Benjamin Rangel & Kyle Hagge

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Music: Casey Masters

Episode 9: Election Special with Tony Evers Jun 18, 2018

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August 14th is the primary for Democratic candidate for Governor. We sat down with one of the gubernatorial candidates, Mike McCabe, to hear his thoughts on the election, the values he is bringing to the campaign trail, and why he believes he would make a great governor of the State of Wisconsin.

Creators/Producers: Benjamin Rangel & Kyle Hagge

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Music: Casey Masters

Episode 8: Election Special with Mike McCabe Jun 11, 2018

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Creators/Producers: Benjamin Rangel & Kyle Hagge

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Episode 7: Civic Engagement May 10, 2018

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In this episode, we take an in-depth look at civic engagement and the different forms in takes in Milwaukee. Through conversations with 6 civic leaders, we learn about the importance of local elections, the necessity of unbiased information, and the role community-based organizations play in the lives of citizens. And as always, we leave you with action steps you can take to engage with the city and community you love. The civic leaders featured are: Alderman José Pérez, Alderman Michael Murphy, Rob Henken of the Wisconsin Policy Forum, Dr. Amber Wichowsky from Marquette University, Keith Stanley of the Near West Side Partners, and Max Love from Our Wisconsin Revolution.

Creators/Producers: Benjamin Rangel & Kyle Hagge

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Episode 6: Milwaukee Talkie - Dr. Howard Fuller Apr 13, 2018

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In this episode, we interview Dr. Howard Fuller, Distinguished Professor of Education at Marquette University. From his early days of civic activism through his time as Milwaukee Superintendent, Dr. Fuller has held countless job titles through a myriad of agencies. He discusses how his political activism shapes his worldview, why he has become a national champion of voucher/choice programs for K-12 education, and what lessons to take away from the 2016 election.

Creators/Producers: Benjamin Rangel & Kyle Hagge

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Music: Casey Masters