Bridge the City

Early voting has started and don't forget to research the state Constitutional Amendment on the ballot.

In our latest episode, WUWM Reporter Sam Woods returns to Bridge the City and we talk about his award-winning podcast Swing State of the Union and local politics (hence the throwback photo of our interview with then-candidate, now-County Executive David Crowley)

Visit myvote.wi.gov and vote on November 5th.

Deisy and Ben talk about next week's election in our recent episode - listen wherever you find podcasts!

The Bridge the City team is excited for the New Year! While we recently were nominated for Milwaukee's Best Podcast, in our six years, we've produced over 130 episodes, amplified local voices and organizations, and informed Milwaukee about all things local.

We are proud to continue bridging together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action!

Consider supporting us in the new year and let us know what you want to learn more about! Or, even better, let us know if you'd like to join our team.

Link in bio for more info!

In our most recent episode, 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

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.

https://open.spotify.com/show/0lqKMHF5jw8LiWfsexhRWQ

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.

Are you happy with WE Energies as your utility provider?

Listen to our latest episode to learn more about the Power to the People Campaign and their efforts to turn our energy utilities from an investor-owned utility to a municipally owned and operated utility.

Please consider nominating Bridge the City for the best local podcast in the Shepherd Express's annual "Best of" series! You can find Local Podcast in the City Confidential section.
https://shepherdexpress.com/best-of-milwaukee/2023

Mexican Fiesta, Wisconsin's largest celebration of Hispanic and Mexican culture, is just a few weeks away!

Take a listen to our latest episode with the current and future Mexican Fiesta Ambassadors, and Kate Rodriguez, and learn all about the festival's impact on the MKE community.

Also, shout-out to .espana, our newest producer, for the release of her first episode with Bridge the City!

We'll see you at fiesta the weekend of August 25th!

In our latest episode, producers Ben and Ashlie discuss the upcoming spring election in Wisconsin that's Tuesday, April 4th.

Our action step is clear - VOTE.

Listen and share. We cover the importance of the state supreme court race, the nuances of the referendums, and more!

Host 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.

We're extremely happy to partner with the Trinity Fellows Program and grateful for their sponsorship of our most recent episode.

All of the members of the Bridge the City team are current Fellows or alumni of the program and our platform's approach to our work is impacted by what we learned in the program.

If you are considering a master's degree, consider the Trinity Fellows Program at Marquette.

Host Ben Hoekstra sits down with Carmen Pitre, President and CEO of , to discuss domestic violence in Milwaukee and the resources available.

Host Ben Hoekstra sits down with Carmen Pitre, President and CEO of , to discuss domestic violence in Milwaukee and the resources available.

Host 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.

https://www.bridgethecitypodcast.com/listen/2022/8/30/episode-117-kinship-community-food-center

Host 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 and triumph, how they each started doing this work, and the upcoming Milwaukee Black Theater Festival, August 10-14.

https://www.bridgethecitypodcast.com/listen/2022/8/4/episode-116-milwaukee-black-theater-festival

Host 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.

Listen wherever you find podcasts!

Host 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.