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Latest Episodes:

Episode 136: Swing State of the Union Oct 31, 2024

Show notes

Host Benjamin Rangel sits down with former Bridge the City producer and current WUWM Reporter, Sam Woods. Sam Woods is the production assistant for WUWM’s Lake Effect. They talk about Sam’s award-winning podcast with Joy Powers, Swing State of the Union, what he learned making the podcast, and what to look out for in the upcoming presidential election.

To learn more, visit:

Swing State of the Union

Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Budget Analysis

Action steps:

Sam’s action steps include:

Support local journalism.

Go to a neighborhood meeting.

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Music by Casey Masters.

Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren.

Episode 135: August 2024 Election Special Aug 07, 2024

Show notes

Hosts Ashlie Benson and Benjamin Rangel discuss the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, August 13th with special guest, Sinclair Johnston. They answer Sinclair’s questions about the election and the two referenda (referendums?) that would amend the state Constitution.

To learn more, visit:

Map of Assembly Districts in MKE

Contested Primaries for Democratic Candidates and their Districts:

8 - Enrique Murguia and Sylvia Ortiz-Velez

9 - Deisy Espana and Prisicilla Prado

11 - Amillia Heredia, Sequanna Taylor

12 - Brandon Williford, Decorah Gordon, Katrina Morrison, Russell Goodwin

14 - Angelito Tenorio, Brady Coulthard, Nathan Kieso

18 - Angela Kennedy, Margaret Arney

19 - Jarrod Anderson, Ryan Clancy

Contested Primaries for Republican Candidates and their Districts:

13 (Republican) Patricia Granger, Tom Michalsk

Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Analysis of Constitutional Amendments

Legislative Reference Bureau’s Report of Constitutional Amendments

Action steps:

Visit myvote.wi.gov to learn more about the election

Make a plan to vote on Tuesday, August 13th

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Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren.When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue.

Music by Casey Masters.

Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren.

Episode 134: Muskego Way Forward Jul 30, 2024

Show notes

*Note this is a bilingual episode presented in English and Espanol*

Host Deisy España sits down with Elizabeth Ramirez and Alison Hernandez with Muskego Way Forward. They talk about the community organizing and development work of Muskego Way Forward, the importance of grassroots neighborhood social programming, and how you can support their community.

To learn more, visit:

Muskego Way Forward

Action Steps:

Say hi to your neighbor

Pick up trash and clean up your neighborhood

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Music by Casey Masters.

Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren.

La presentadora Deisy España se sienta con Elizabeth Ramirez y Alison Hernandez con Muskego Way Forward. Hablan sobre el trabajo de organización y desarrollo comunitario de Muskego Way Forward, la importancia de la programación social de base del vecindario y cómo se puede apoyar a su comunidad.

Para obtener más información, visite:

Muskego Way Forward

Pasos de acción:

Saluda a tu vecino

Recoge basura y limpia tu vecindario

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Música de Casey Masters.

Diseño de logotipo y sitio web por Elizabeth McLaren.

Episode 133: April 2024 Election Special (Bonus) - MPS Referendum Apr 01, 2024

Show notes

Host Deisy Espana sits down with Ingrid Walker-Henry, the President of the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association, to discuss the “Say Yes to MPS” campaign. Ingrid and Deisy talk about what the additional funding would mean for MPS and why the District needs additional revenue from taxpayers.

To learn more, visit:

Say Yes to MPS Website

Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Research on the Referendum

Action Steps:

Vote

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When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue.

Music by Casey Masters.

Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren.

Episode 132: April 2024 Election Special Mar 25, 2024

Show notes

Hosts Deisy Espana and Ben Rangel sit down to talk about and discuss the upcoming election on Tuesday, April 2nd. They discuss the referendums on the ballot, the different aldermanic races, and other local elections.

To learn more, visit:

Myvote.wi.gov

ACLU’s Position on Elections Referendum

League of Women Voters’ Position on Election Referendum

Wisconsin Policy Forum Research and Forum on MPS Funding and Property Tax Increase

Vote 411 Personal Voter Guide

Action Steps:

Vote!

Tell 5 friends to vote!

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When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue.

Music by Casey Masters.

Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren.

Episode 131: Mercadera Market Feb 21, 2024

Show notes

Host Deisy Espana sits down with Galy Montes and Nataly Andrade, co-founders of Mercadera Market. They talk about the growth of Latina owned small businesses and their part in amplifying their voices.

Host Deisy Espana se sienta con Galy Montes y Nataly Andrade cofundadoras de Mercadera Market. Hablan sobre el crecimiento de los pequeños negocios de latinas y su objetivo de amplificar sus voces.

To learn more, visit:

Mercadera Market

Actions Steps

Galy’s action step includes:

Get to know our stories, know more about where each of us comes from, and the change we want to make in our community.

Conozca nuestras historias, de dónde venimos cada una de nosotras y el cambio que queremos hacer en nuestra comunidad.

Nataly’s action step includes:

Support our Mercadera vendors as they take their next step in growing their small businesses.

Buy Local.

Apoye a las vendedoras de Mercadera que están tomando el siguiente paso para crecer su negocio. Compra local.

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When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue.

Music by Casey Masters.

Episode 130: Milwaukee Mobile Health Crisis Jan 04, 2024

Show notes

Host Benjamin Rangel sits down with Lauren Hubbard, Director of Community Crisis Services at Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services. Ben and Lauren discuss how her teams serves the Milwaukee Community in a variety of ways and the work of the Mobile Health Crisis Team.

To learn more, visit:

MKEmobilecrisiscareers.com

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call - 414-257-7222

Action Steps:

Lauren’s action steps include:

Take the time to participate in the community events that happen throughout our community and hosted by groups like the Mental Health Taskforce

Support NAMI and their work!

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When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue. Shoutout to our newest supporter, Brett!

Music by Casey Masters.

Episode 129: Milwaukee Talkie w/ Brett Heaton Juarez Dec 13, 2023

Show notes

Host Benjamin Rangel sits down in a Milwaukee Talkie with Brett Heaton Juarez. Ben and Brett talk about their relationship with finances and money, Brett’s new book, “Change from your Dollars”, and how to use your time and resources to support the Milwaukee Community.

To learn more, visit:

Change from your Dollars

Brett Heaton Juarez

Action step(s):

Brett’s action steps include:

Find awareness - how are you spending your time and resources and how do you feel about that?

Intention - do you want to make a change about the way you are spending your resources?

Talk to someone about money - someone you trust or a professional, but talk to someone!

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When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue. Shoutout to our supporters, including our newest Patron - Brett!

Music by Casey Masters.

Episode 128: Hundred Acre Farm Nov 16, 2023

Show notes

Host Benjamin Rangel sits down with Chris Corkery, CEO of Hundred Acre Farm. They talk about what vertical hydroponic farming is, how it can disrupt the agricultural and food industry, and the difference its already making in our city.

To learn more, visit:

Hundred Acre Farm

Marquette Trinity Fellows Program (from advertisement in introduction)

Action Steps:

Chris’ action steps include:

If you want to partner with Hundred Acre and invest, contact Chris!

Don’t think the problem is too big!

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When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue.

Music by Casey Masters.

Episode 127: MKE Climate and Equity Plan Nov 09, 2023

Show notes

Hosts Deisy España and Benjamin Rangel sit down with Nancy Retana, Clean Wisconsin's Resilient Communities Program Director. They talk about Clean Wisconsin’s work to preserve and protect Wisconsin’s clean water, clean air and natural heritage and the City of Milwaukee’s Climate and Equity Plan,. The Climate and Equity Plan was adopted the summer of 2023 and aims to reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030, and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, among other things.

To learn more, visit:

Clean Wisconsin

MKE’s Climate and Equity Plan

Action Steps:

Nancy’s action steps include:

Become a member of Clean Wisconsin

Stay educated and knowledgeable about our climate

Get a rain barrel!

Advocate for yourself about energy burden reduction

Know your local elected leaders

Check out local orgs - Urban Ecology Center, Nearby Nature, Sixteenth Street Community Health Center

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