Bridge the City

Latest Episodes:

Episode 96: Fighting Gentrification in Walker's Point and King Drive Nov 23, 2020

Show notes

In a different format than usual, Ben Rangel talks with Sam Woods about MKE United’s anti-displacement fund, which helps longtime homeowners along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and in Walker’s Point pay their property taxes to avoid being priced out of their neighborhoods. Coretta Herring, who administers the application process, joins briefly to discuss how to apply if you’re eligible and how to support if you are not. We also touch on the decision before the Common Council about whether to take federal money to hire more police officers, and we ask listeners to give us questions to ask alderpeople in future episodes.

To Learn More, Visit:

MKE United Anti-Displacement Fund

Anti-Displacement Fund Application

Action Steps:

Coretta’s action steps include:

1. If you or your family have owned property in Walker’s Point, Halyard Park, Brewer’s Hill, Bronzeville, or souther Harambee, apply to the fund by Wednesday, November 25.

2. If you know someone in those neighborhoods, tell them about the fund.

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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.

For timely content and interviews focused on what’s happening now in our city, tune in to our show on Riverwest Radio (104.1 FM) at 5:30 every other Wednesday, or listen online.

Music by Casey Masters.

Episode 95: The Milwaukee Drag Alliance Nov 12, 2020

Show notes

Host Kacee Ochalek sits down with Malaiya Marvel and Lenda Jo to talk about the mission of the Milwaukee Drag Alliance. We discuss the formation of the Milwaukee Drag Alliance in response to mistreatment by venue owners, what the Alliance’s demands of establishments are, and how negotiations are going.

To Learn More, Visit:

Malaiya Marvel

Lenda Jo

Action Steps:

Malaiya and Lenda Jo’s action steps include:

1. if you see a microaggression, say something

2. show monetary support to queens either directly or by coming to shows

3. talk to owners/management about your appreciation for performers

Bridge the City

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.

For timely content and interviews focused on what’s happening now in our city, tune in to our show on Riverwest Radio (104.1 FM) at 5:30 every other Wednesday, or listen online.

Music by Casey Masters.

Episode 94: I94 Expansion Oct 26, 2020

Show notes

Hosts Kacee Ochalek and Benjamin Rangel sit down with Elizabeth Ward, James Davies, and Barbara Little to talk about Governor Evers’ recent proposal to expand the I94 East-West Corridor near Miller Park. We discuss the environmental and community impact such an investment would have on our city.

To Learn More, Visit:

Sierra Club

James Davies’ Op-Ed

MICAH

Action Steps:

Elizabeth’s and James’ action step includes:

Contacting your local officials about the project

Barbara’s action step includes:

Supporting the advocacy of MICAH

Bridge the City

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.

For timely content and interviews focused on what’s happening now in our city, tune in to our show on Riverwest Radio (104.1 FM) at 5:30 every other Wednesday, or listen online.

Music by Casey Masters.

Episode 93: Election Special w/ Tom Palzewicz Oct 13, 2020

Show notes

Host Benjamin Rangel sits down with Tom Palzewicz, the Democratic nominee for the fifth congressional district. We talk about why he is running for Congress as a Democrat in a heavily Republican district, and what he wants to get done in Congress.

To learn more, visit:

Tom’s Campaign Website

Action Steps:

Go to Tom’s campaign website to learn more

Get involved in the political process by volunteering for a campaign, helping people get ready to vote, or running for office yourself

Bridge the City

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.

For timely content and interviews focused on what’s happening now in our city, tune in to our show on Riverwest Radio (104.1 FM) at 5:30 every other Wednesday, or listen online.

Music by Casey Masters.

Episode 92: Embody Yoga Sep 09, 2020

Show notes

Host Benjamin Rangel sits down with Joanna Brooks, founder of Embody Yoga and the Aspiring Black Yoga Teacher's Education Fund. We talk about her path to becoming a yoga teacher and studio owner, how yoga offers more beyond physical exercise, and how she's working to support Black yogis in Milwaukee.

To learn more, visit:

Embody Yoga

Action Steps:

Think outside of oneself - engage with your community and help others

Bridge the City

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.

For timely content and interviews focused on what’s happening now in our city, tune in to our show on Riverwest Radio (104.1 FM) at 5:30 every other Wednesday, or listen online.

Music by Casey Masters.

Episode 91: Milwaukee Talkie w/ Paul Mozina Aug 27, 2020

Show notes

Hosts Kacee Ohalek and Sam Woods sit down with Paul Mozina. We talk about how Paul holds electeds accountable, navigating bureaucracy at City Hall, and the lasting effects of the War on Drugs.

To learn more, visit:

Paul’s website

The Scuppernong Springs Nature Trail

The Buckthorn Man!

Paul on Facebook

Paul on YouTube

Action Steps:

Paul’s action steps include:

Clarify your principles. Figure out why you are doing what you’re doing.

Gather information on an issue you care about, process it, and take action.

Bridge the City

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.

For timely content and interviews focused on what’s happening now in our city, tune in to our show on Riverwest Radio (104.1 FM) at 5:30 every other Wednesday, or listen online

Music by Casey Masters.

Episode 90: CopyWrite Magazine Aug 20, 2020

Show notes

Hosts Kacee Ohalek and Benjamin Rangel sit down with Lexi Brunson, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of CopyWrite Magazine. We talk about what makes CopyWrite Magazine unique, Lexi’s advice for other entrepreneurs in the city, and a new collective that supports other Black woman entrepreneurs in Milwaukee.

To learn more, visit:

CopyWrite Magazine

Diverse Dining (Emerald Mills)

BEE Narrative (Anita Mogaka)

Artist Eats (Kennita Hickman)

Action Steps:

Lexi’s action steps include:

Support the local

Use your time and talent in a socially responsible way

Bridge the City

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.

For timely content and interviews focused on what’s happening now in our city, tune in to our show on Riverwest Radio (104.1 FM) at 5:30 every other Wednesday, or listen online

Music by Casey Masters.

Episode 89: Election Special - What's on the Ballot Jul 27, 2020

Show notes

Hosts Kacee Ochalek, Sam Woods, and Ben Rangel sit down to go over what’s on the ballot for the August 11th, Partisan Primary here in Milwaukee. The Bridge the City Team will go over each of the positions, what their responsibilities are, and who are those running for those positions. In addition, we discuss the design of the ballot and what to expect when you show up to the polls on August 11th. Lastly, we remind voters to request an absentee ballot before the August 6th deadline and to research the candidates beforehand.

To learn more, visit:

myvote.wi.gov

Action Steps:

VOTE

Bridge the City

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.

For timely content and interviews focused on what’s happening now in our city, tune in to our show on Riverwest Radio (104.1 FM) at 5:30 every other Wednesday, or listen online.

Episode 88: Bridging the Digital Divide Jul 21, 2020

Show notes

Host Kacee Ochalek sits down with Wendell Willis and Tina Chang with the MPS Foundation’s ConnectMKE Campaign that is looking to raise $1 million to support students’ access to digital resources during COVID-19 and beyond. Then, Kacee chats with Anthony McHenry the CEO of Milwaukee Academy of Science to hear how his school has adapted to virtual learning and what they are doing to bridge the digital divide. We discuss what Milwaukee Public Schools is doing to make sure all students have access to the internet and other necessary devices, how you can support, and how one school’s approach to virtual learning in K4-12 has gotten praise from others in the education sector.

To learn more, visit:

MPS Foundation

Milwaukee Academy of Science

Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely

Action Steps:

Wendell and Tina’s action step is to support the ConnectMKE Campaign - no gift is too small or large.

Anthony McHenry’s action steps are to reach out to neighborhood schools to help them meet extraordinary challenges during COVID, look to those around you to support their children - it takes a village, and for our community to reevaluate options to address consistently underperforming schools

Bridge the City

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.

For timely content and interviews focused on what’s happening now in our city, tune in to our show on Riverwest Radio (104.1 FM) at 5:30 every other Wednesday, or listen online.

Episode 87: Active Streets Jul 16, 2020

Show notes

Hosts Kacee Ochalek and Sam Woods sit down with Kate Riordan, Associate Transportation Planner, City of Milwaukee, Department of Public Works and Liz Brodek, Executive Director of The East Side Business Improvement District and The Downer Avenue Business Improvement District. We talk about the various ways Milwaukeeans are reclaiming public space in the changing face of COVID-19.

To learn more, visit:

The East Side Business Improvement District

Milwaukee Active Streets

Action Steps:

Liz’s action steps are to patronize the businesses on the East Side and on Downer Avenue, as well as give to the soon-to-be-released crowdfunding campaign.

Kate’s action steps are to visit the active streets, and email bikewalk@milwaukee.gov to volunteers, and submit suggestions/recommendations regarding the active streets for residents program.

Bridge the City

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.

For timely content and interviews focused on what’s happening now in our city, tune in to our show on Riverwest Radio (104.1 FM) at 5:30 every other Wednesday, or listen online.

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