Bridge the City

27/03/2024

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

13/01/2024

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!

09/01/2024

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

14/12/2023

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

16/11/2023

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.

21/09/2023

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.

17/09/2023

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

03/08/2023

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!

03/04/2023

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!

24/02/2023

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.

24/12/2022

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.

19/12/2022

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

30/08/2022

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

04/08/2022

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

25/07/2022

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!

01/07/2022

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.

03/05/2022

In our most recent episode, brand new Bridge the City host, 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.

We love that this episode gave our team an excuse to visit !

02/03/2022

In our latest episode, producer talks with to discuss what it means to practice joyful militancy, who our community celebrates and how we celebrate them, and the culture Dr. Liston has cultivated at Ubuntu Research and Evaluation.

14/02/2022

Vote tomorrow, February 15th! The beginning of today's episode features a short preview of the candidates. Also, you can visit myvote.wi.gov and our Elections page for more information.

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity!

19/01/2022

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 skills or knowledge about podcasting required to apply.

Please note that Bridge the City is a passion project run and operated by volunteers. Stipends are occasionally available.

02/10/2021

In our latest episode, we discuss the battle for fair maps in Wisconsin.

Take a listen in time to leave comments and feedback on the People's Maps Commission's draft maps that were released to the public last Thursday.

Listen here: https://www.bridgethecitypodcast.com/listen/2021/9/1/episode-107-fair-maps-in-wisconsin

Submit comments here: https://portal.wisconsin-mapping.org/

25/08/2021

In our recent episode, we heard stories from Colectivo co-workers and their efforts to form a union. Yesterday, they won. Their victory makes Colectivo the largest cafe in the U.S. to be unionized.

Colectivo owners responded in disappointment, but listen to hear how the workers and those fighting for the union think customers should respond.

https://www.bridgethecitypodcast.com/listen/2021/6/8/episode-106-unionization-in-milwaukee

09/06/2021

On May 5th, 1886 seven workers were killed by a government militia while protesting and striking for an eight-hour workday. The fight for labor rights has a long history in Milwaukee.

In our most recent episode, learn about the current state of unionization in Milwaukee. Will Milwaukee become a modern center for labor rights as Colectivo Coffee potentially becomes the largest coffee company in America to unionize?

Hillary Laskonis Sam Harshner Bobby Penner Colectivo Collective