Bridge the City
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsBridge the City podcast bridges together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action.
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Episode 133: April 2024 Election Special (Bonus) - MPS Referendum
April 01, 2024 16:09 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBHost 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 Bridge the City: When you’re taking action in your community, share with u...
Episode 132: April 2024 Election Special
March 25, 2024 13:00 - 34.8 MBHosts 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! T...
Episode 131: Mercadera Market
February 21, 2024 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBHost 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 ...
Episode 130: Milwaukee Mobile Health Crisis
January 04, 2024 17:55 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MBHost 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 ha...
129: Milwaukee Talkie w/ Brett Heaton Juarez
December 13, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 33.9 MBHost 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 ...
Episode 129: Milwaukee Talkie w/ Brett Heaton Juarez
December 13, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 33.9 MBHost 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 ...
Episode 128: Hundred Acre Farm
November 16, 2023 23:48 - 37 minutes - 38.8 MBHost 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 t...
Episode 127: MKE Climate and Equity Plan
November 09, 2023 12:53 - 28 minutes - 28.8 MBHosts 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 ...
Episode 126: Power to the People Campaign
September 21, 2023 01:54 - 30 minutes - 32.1 MBHosts Benjamin Rangel and Deisy España sit down with Anna Dvorak and Gregory Brown with the Power to the People Campaign. They talk about their campaign to turn our energy utilities from an investor-owned utility to a municipally owned and operated utility, the success of the campaign so far, and why they think it’s important for working families in Milwaukee. To learn more, visit: Power to the People Website Milwaukee DSA Action Steps: Anna’s action steps include: Sign the online pet...
Episode 125: Mexican Fiesta
August 03, 2023 13:43 - 29 minutes - 29.8 MBHosts Benjamin Rangel and Deisy España sit down with Nora Godoy-Gonzalez and Kate Rodriguez the current and future Mexican Fiesta Ambassadors, respectively. They talk about how much fun the Fiesta is, how the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation supports the community year-round, and what the Fiesta means to them and our Milwaukee community. To learn more, visit: Meixcan Fiesta’s Website Volunteer at the Fiesta Action steps: Nora’s action steps include: Attend Mexican Fiesta ...
Episode 124: Rethink 794 - Milwaukee Central Park Project
July 13, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 45.6 MBHost Benjamin Rangel sits down with guest Jacob Krieg, founder of the Milwaukee Central Park Project. They talk about the potential removal of the I794 spur of freeway on the the Eastside of the city and what could take its place. Specifically, they discuss Jacob’s idea to create a park and greenspace, the Milwaukee Central Park, in its place. To learn more, visit: Milwaukee Central Park Project on Youtube and Twitter Rethink 794 Wisconsin Department of Transportation Action Steps: J...
Episode 123: April General Election Preview
March 30, 2023 12:31 - 52 minutes - 120 MBHost Benjamin Rangel sits down with Bridge the City teammate and guest producer, Ashlie Benson, to break down the upcoming election on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023. They talk about the following: State Supreme Court Election: Referenda: Milwaukee Public School Board At-Large Election: Municipal Judge Election Wisconsin Court of Appeals Election: To learn more, visit: Myvote.wi.gov Milwaukee Election Commission Action Step: VOTE Bridge the City When you’re taking action in your co...
Episode 122: Housing First
February 24, 2023 12:59 - 33 minutes - 31 MBHost Ben Hoekstra sits down with Eric Collins-Dyke, Assistant Administrator of the Milwaukee County Housing Division, to discuss Housing First and homelessness in the county. To learn more, visit: Milwaukee County Housing Division Action Steps: Eric’s action steps include: 1. Get involved with nonprofits and organizations advocating for Housing First. 2. Don’t ever forget the humanity of people experiencing homelessness that you encounter. Bridge the City When you’re taking action in...
Episode 121: Election Special w/ Everett Mitchell
February 14, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 37.9 MBHost Benjamin Rangel sits down Judge Everett Mitchell one of four candidates on the ballot in the upcoming Wisconsin State Supreme Court Primary Election. Judge Mitchell was an Assistant District Attorney in Dane County and was elected to the Dane County Circuit Court. He has his law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he also was an adjunct professor. The primary election is February 21, 2023 and the general election is April 4, 2023. The other candidates running against...
Episode 120: Milwaukee Talkie w/ Elmer Moore
January 24, 2023 13:12 - 37 minutes - 28 MBHost Ben Hoekstra sits down with Elmer Moore, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), to discuss Elmer’s route to Milwaukee, the challenges of affordable housing, and NIMBYism. To learn more, visit: Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Action Steps: Elmer’s action steps include: 1) Avoid NIMBYism (Not In My Back Yard) when it comes to affordable housing projects. Participate in local conversations about zoning. 2) Particip...
Episode 119: Sojourner Family Peace Center
December 19, 2022 12:29 - 29 minutes - 25.4 MBHost Ben Hoekstra sits down with Carmen Pitre, President and CEO of Sojourner Family Peace Center, to discuss domestic violence in Milwaukee and the resources available for survivors. To learn more, visit: Sojourner Family Peace Center The Domestic Violence Hotline is 414.933.2722. Action Steps: Carmen’s action steps include: 1. Be a safe space for others–listen and believe people when they share with you. 2. Educate yourself about the resources available around domestic violence and ...
Episode 118: Milwaukee Esports
October 10, 2022 23:03 - 29 minutes - 26.3 MBHost Ben Rangel sits down with Brandon Tschacher, Founder of the Milwaukee Esports Alliance, and Abbey Diedrich, Director of Career Development at New Horizons Wisconsin, to talk about the state of Esports in Milwaukee. They talk about the MPS summer class that integrated Esports and gaming with tangible tech skills, how Milwaukee is doing relative to other cities when it comes to tech and Esports, and how gaming can provide young people with essential skills to succeed in the modern world....
Episode 117: Kinship Community Food Center
August 30, 2022 11:59 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBHost Ben Hoekstra sits down with Anna Fahrendorf, Communications Associate at Kinship Community Food Center. They discuss food insecurity, what Kinship does, and the importance of dignity. To learn more, visit: Kinship Community Food Center Action Steps: Amanda’s action steps include: 1. Volunteer with Kinship Community Food Center through kinshipmke.org. 2. Be O.K. with learning and listening. Bridge the City When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridget...
Episode 116: Milwaukee Black Theater Festival
August 04, 2022 11:48 - 31 minutes - 30.8 MBHost Ben Hoekstra sits down with three guests from Black Arts MKE—Barbara Wanzo, Executive Director of Black Arts MKE; Sheri Williams Panel, Producing Artistic Director of Bronzeville Arts Ensemble and Artistic Associate of Black Arts MKE; and Dimonte Henning, actor and director and Artistic Director of Lights, Camera, Soul—to talk about their work to expand the availability and quality of African American arts and culture. They discuss the importance of narratives that share both struggle a...
Episode 115: Walker's Point Youth and Family Center
July 19, 2022 14:14 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBHost Benjamin Rangel sits down with Audra O’Connell, Executive Director of Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center, to talk about their work serving young people experiencing housing insecurity in the city. They discuss the misconceptions around those experiencing homelessness, the different programs offered by the Center, and how you can get involved to support youth in the city. To learn more, visit: Walker’s Point Youth and Family Center Action Steps: Keep an eye out for young peopl...
Episode 114: Milwaukee Talkie w/ Judge Derek Mosley
June 28, 2022 21:38 - 34 minutes - 30.5 MBHost Ben Hoekstra sits down with Chief Municipal Judge Derek Mosely about what it means being a Municipal Court Judge, Judge Mosely’s passion and celebration of Milwaukee’s food scene, and his work advocating for greater racial equity and knowledge of Black history in Milwaukee. To learn more, visit: Municipal Court Website MKE Food Court MEDAL Program (Coming Soon) Action Steps: Have positive interactions with people who are different from you Attend Milwaukee’s ethnic festivals ...
Episode 113: B Corps in Milwaukee
April 25, 2022 22:12 - 39 minutes - 29.6 MBHost Ben Hoekstra sits down with Drew Pond, Director of Development at Stone Creek Coffee, and Kelsey Moses, Excise Tax and Compliance Director at Lakefront Brewery. They talk about what is a B Corp, why the companies decided to pursue such a designation, and how B Corps are reshaping the business community here in Milwaukee. To learn more, visit: B Corporation Lakefront Brewery Stone Creek Coffee B Local Wisconsin Action Steps: Drew and Kelsey’s action step includes: Support B C...
Episode 112: Woodland Pattern
April 14, 2022 03:44 - 31 minutes - 73.2 MBHost Benjamin Rangel sits down with Woodland Pattern Executive Directors Laura Solomon and Jenny Gropp. Woodland Pattern is a Book Center in Riverwest and offers a wide selection of books, including one of the largest collections of poetry in the country, and a variety of regular events. Ben discusses the origin of Woodland Pattern, what makes it such a unique, vibrant space in Riverwest, and how they prioritize marginalized voices in their events and material. To learn more, visit: Woodla...
Episode 111: Milwaukee Talkie w/ Dr. Monique Liston
February 24, 2022 00:06 - 28 minutes - 20.4 MBHost Ashlie Benson sits down with Dr. Monique Liston who is the Chief Strategist & Joyful Militant of Ubuntu Research and Evaluation. Ashlie and Dr. Liston discuss what it means to practice joyful militancy, who are community celebrates and how we celebrate them, and the culture Dr. Liston has cultivated at Ubuntu Research and Evaluation. To learn more, visit: Ubuntu Research and Evaluation Dr. Liston’s Facebook Live about Revisioning the Way we Celebrate our Community Action Steps:...
Episode 110: Lion's Tooth
February 14, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 21.7 MBHost Benjamin Rangel sits down with one of the co-owners of Lion’s Tooth, a local Bookstore, cafe, and subscription service with small press books and graphic novels. Ben and Cris talk about the origin of Lion’s Tooth, what makes Lion’s Tooth a unique, accessible bookstore, and how she and co-founder Shelly McClone-Carriere took a subscription service to a brick and mortar cafe. Prior to the episode, Ben previews this week’s mayoral primary for the city of Milwaukee. This once-in-a-generat...
Episode 109: Help Wanted
January 19, 2022 16:07 - 13 minutes - 30.1 MBHosts Benjamin Rangel and Ashlie Benson sit down with one another to ask you all, the listeners, for help! We are looking for new team members and would love your support. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about Bridge the City and potentially joining our team let us know! Contact us on social media or through our website bridgethecitypodcast.com. We are looking for people who are passionate about the city and about learning how to make a difference. No previous skill...
Episode 108: Milwaukee River Greenway
December 18, 2021 20:05 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBHost Benjamin Rangel Sits down with Mark Denning, Eddee Daniel, and Kimberly Gleffe to talk about the Milwaukee River Greenway and Eddee Daniel’s new book on the subject. We learn more about our place in caring for our ecosystems, how Eddee was inspired to write the book, and what Kimberly, her team at the River Revitalization Foundation, and other organizations are doing to care for our parks and natural resources. To learn more, visit: Book: Milwaukee River Greenway River Revitalizati...
Episode #108: Milwaukee River Greenway
December 18, 2021 20:05 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBHost Benjamin Rangel Sits down with Mark Denning, Eddee Daniel, and Kimberly Gleffe to talk about the Milwaukee River Greenway and Eddee Daniel’s new book on the subject. We learn more about our place in caring for our ecosystems, how Eddee was inspired to write the book, and what Kimberly, her team at the River Revitalization Foundation, and other organizations are doing to care for our parks and natural resources. To learn more, visit: Book: Milwaukee River Greenway River Revitalizati...
Episode 107: Fair Maps in Wisconsin
September 01, 2021 17:42 - 41 minutes - 95.2 MBHost Ashlie Benson sits down with Sheila Plotkin with We, the Irrelevant, Matthew Rothschild with the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, and Chris Ford with the People’s Maps Commission to discuss redistricting and fair maps in Wisconsin. They discuss the importance of redistricting to the democratic process, how the maps were drawn in the past, and efforts to ensure the upcoming redistricting process is fair and transparent. To learn more, visit: We, the Irrelevant Wisconsin Democracy Campai...
Episode 106: Unionization in Milwaukee
June 08, 2021 20:41 - 53 minutes - 122 MBHost Ben Rangel sits down with Sam Harshner, Professor at Marquette University, Hillary Laskonis, Coworker at Colectivo Coffee, and Robert Penner, union organizer and former employee of Colectivo Coffee. They talk about the state of unionization in our city, the efforts of Colectivo employees to form a union, and the story of one former employee who accuses Colectivo of terminating him as retaliation against him. To learn more, visit: Colectivo Collective Instagram Colectivo Coffee Wisco...
Episode 105: Black Vote Rising
April 19, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 105 MBHosts Kacee Ochalek and Ashlie Benson sit down with Melody McCurtis, Deputy Director of Priorities/Organizer, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, and Miela Fetaw the Co-director of the short documentary Black Vote Rising. They discuss was inspired the documentary, the importance of voter engagement, and the work of Melcafe Park Community Bridges. To learn more, visit: Metcalfe Park Community Bridges Black Vote Rising Documentary Action Steps: Melody’s action steps include: Vote Stop...
Episode 104: Envision South 13th Street Together
April 12, 2021 21:38 - 36 minutes - 82.5 MBHosts Benjamin Rangel and Kacee Ochalek sit down with planning experts Amy Oath and Leif Otteson to talk about the recommendations coming to the South 13th Street and West Oklahoma Avenue corridors. These recommendations come together to inform the City of Milwaukee’s Department of City Development’s Southwest Side Area Plan, which helps inform policy and development in the neighborhood. To learn more, visit: Envision South 13th Street Together Official Website Actions Steps: Leif’s ac...
Episode 103: Election Special - April 6th, 2021
March 28, 2021 19:43 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBHost Benjamin Rangel sits down with candidates for State Superintendent and Milwaukee Public School Board Districts 4 and 5. The candidates for State Superintendent are Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly. The candidates for MPS Board District 4 are Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley. The candidates for District 5 are Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi. The candidates answer questions about why they believe they are the best choice for their respective seats. To learn more, visit: The candidates’ respec...
Episode 102: Snow Removal and Accessible Streets
March 16, 2021 16:25 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBHost Sam Woods sits down with Brian Peters, Harvey Ross, Jason Ostrowski, and Lauren Grudzinski, to discuss the importance of snow removal for sidewalk and street accessibility. When snow is left in the sidewalk, on curb cuts, or bus stops, it is difficult for people using wheelchairs (or strollers, anything using wheels) or with low vision to get around. While removing your snow may feel like an endless chore, it really is a civic responsibility. So remove your snow, make sure your neighbo...
Episode 101: Milwaukee Talkie w/ Dr. Robert Schneider
February 19, 2021 00:26 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBHost Benjamin Rangel sits down with UW-Milwaukee professor, Dr. Robert Schneider, to discuss how we can redesign our city to address reckless driving. We discuss how roads could be redesigned to slow down traffic, why our current transportation system needs to be reformed, and how the built environment can make us all safer. To learn more, visit: Dr. Schneider’s Faculty Profile The Coalition for Safe Driving Action Steps Dr. Schneider’s action steps include: 1. Follow and get involv...
Episode 100: Election Special - State Superintendent Primary
January 26, 2021 23:17 - 47 minutes - 39.5 MBHost Benjamin Rangel sits down with four candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction - Dr. Shandowlyon (Shawn) Hendricks-Williams, Steve Krull, Deborah Kerr, and Sheila Briggs. We talk about their priorities for the first 100 days in office and why they are the best choice for voters in a crowded primary field. To learn more, visit: Dr. Hendricks Steve Krull Deborah Kerr Sheila Briggs Dr. Jill Underly Joe Fenrick Troy Gunderson Full Length Interviews Myvote.wi.gov ...
Episode 99: Election Special - MPS School Board Primary
January 20, 2021 18:41 - 34 minutes - 79.8 MBHosts Kacee Ochalek and Ben Rangel speak with Larry Miller, Outgoing Milwaukee Public School Board President and District 5 Director, about the upcoming Milwaukee School Board Primary Election. Larry explains the ins-and-outs of what it means to be an MPS school board director. After the interview, stick around because Kacee and Ben discuss the various contested races, the candidates, and their platforms! Learn More about the Candidates District 4 Candidates Cheryl Hayes Dana Kelley V...
Episode 98: Opportunity Costs of Healthcare in the US
January 05, 2021 02:36 - 29 minutesOn an episode originally aired on Riverwest Radio, hosts Ashlie Benson and Kacee Ochalek talk to Dr. Vanness and Dr. Lomas about their new paper, “A Health Opportunity Cost Threshold for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in the United States.” They discuss how pharmaceutical products whose prices do not represent good value for money come at a cost: less affordable healthcare, employers pay more to cover employees, employees effectively get paid less, higher taxes and poorly designed incentives fo...
Episode 97: Educating During a Pandemic
December 15, 2020 00:57 - 34 minutes - 28.1 MBHost Benjamin Rangel sits down again with Anthony McHenry, CEO of Milwaukee Academy of Science, and two of his own students, Rodrigo and Yulian. We talk about how schools have been navigating this challenging time, things to celebrate despite everything, and what you can do to support young people. To learn more, visit: Milwaukee Academy of Science Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee Public Schools City Forward Collective Bridge the City - T-shirt Action Steps: Financially sup...
Episode 96: Fighting Gentrification in Walker's Point and King Drive
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 41.6 MBIn 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...
Episode 95: The Milwaukee Drag Alliance
November 12, 2020 01:15 - 28 minutes - 64.8 MBHost 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 que...
Episode 94: I94 Expansion
October 26, 2020 23:52 - 29 minutes - 29.6 MBHosts 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 ...
Episode 93: Election Special w/ Tom Palzewicz
October 13, 2020 02:00 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBHost 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 Bridg...
Episode 92: Embody Yoga
September 09, 2020 22:08 - 27 minutes - 36.2 MBHost 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 wit...
Episode 91: Milwaukee Talkie w/ Paul Mozina
August 27, 2020 03:00 - 27 minutes - 63.1 MBHosts 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, proc...
Episode 90: CopyWrite Magazine
August 20, 2020 15:35 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBHosts 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 loca...
Episode 89: Election Special - What's on the Ballot
July 27, 2020 18:56 - 43 minutes - 101 MBHosts 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 res...
Episode 88: Bridging the Digital Divide
July 21, 2020 14:20 - 58 minutes - 134 MBHost 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 acce...
Episode 87: Active Streets
July 16, 2020 03:45 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MBHosts 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: L...
Episode 86: Police Reform in Milwaukee
July 02, 2020 18:38 - 1 hour - 153 MBHost Ben Rangel sits down with Reggie Jackson, Co-Owner of Nurturing Diversity Partners and the Head Griot of America’s Black Holocaust Museum, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderwoman for District Nine in Milwaukee, and State Representative LaKeshia Myers, State Representative for Assembly District 12 in Milwaukee and parts of Wauwatosa. We talk about the history of policing, defunding the Milwaukee Police Department, and the role of local and state government in police reform. To learn more, ...