Every week, Radio Milwaukee's Dori Zori and Milwaukee Film’s Kristopher Pollard talk about movies in theaters, streaming at home or wherever they might be, as well as Milwaukee's film scene.
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Our flagship program finds the stories in Milwaukee that lift your spirits, prompt you to think, make you feel grateful and inspire you to do more. They connect you to our community, shining a spotlight on what is good about the city, what still needs work, and what makes it Uniquely Milwaukee.
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Each week on This Bites, dining critic Ann Christenson from Milwaukee Magazine and Radio Milwaukee’s resident foodie Tarik Moody dig into the city’s culinary and restaurant culture to help you find new spots, old favorites and the best ingestibles around Milwaukee.
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Jordan Lee and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Piet Levy plug into Milwaukee’s music scene – concert announcements, new releases, local artists breaking out and more.
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Who made Milwaukee's first hip-hop song? We find the answer by interviewing national and local artists, including DMC and Speech, who witnessed the birth of the city's hop-hop scene firsthand.
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The staggering underrepresentation of people of color and women in the tech, startup, innovation and entrepreneurial spaces has been well-documented. Large companies promise they’ll do better, but still struggle to attract and retain diverse talent. In "Diverse Disruptors," we talk to leaders who found their own way to innovate and did so with inclusion and accessibility at the forefront, rather than as an afterthought.
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"By Every Measure" is an episodic podcast that explores systemic racism in various sectors of Milwaukee, looking closely at how those systems were formed and how they can — and need — to be changed. The series uses data to examine the immense disparities that are systemically woven into the Black experience in Milwaukee, making it one of the worst cities in the nation for its Black residents, by every measure.
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Tarik and Anne talk about the ultimate summer drinks and comb out the farmer's market scene
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Tarik and Anne talk about the ultimate summer drinks and comb out the farmer's market scene. Discover Milwaukee's slushie, why Tarik eats kolrabi raw and gardening in general. -produced and edited by Marcus DoucetteBy Radio Milwaukee
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Unlikely revenge thriller Thelma goes through the Cinebuds rinse. Thelma follows the titular nonagenarian lead as she gets scammed and gets revenge in a film that is part comedic and part Mission: Impossible in all the best ways. Produced and edited by Marcus DoucetteBy Radio Milwaukee
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Tarik and Ann talk sausage, and of course, how it's made
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Tarik and Ann talk around a few corners: St. Kate's new brunch, Georgia peaches and New Mexico pistachios. But the big deal is sausage, including how it's made and different cuts and grades. Produced and edited by Marcus DoucetteBy Radio Milwaukee
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'Femme' is a revenge film ... and so much more
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Dori and Kpolly delve into Femme, a fascinating take on the revenge film theme and one that keeps you guessing while delving into themes of redemption, self-acceptance and taking back your strength. It's a film with a very powerful arc yet may be triggering for some. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette…
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Milwaukee's Drag Star: Interview with ‘Melee the Queen’ and the Legacy of Drag
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'Poblemista' and gushing over Tilda Swinton
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Problemista centers on Alejandro, an aspiring toy designer who's struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realise his dream. The film is directed by and stars Julio Torres, who's joined by the always-wonder…
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Milwaukee choreographer challenges ballet traditions, gender norms
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On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, I sat down with Dawn Springer and dancers Rachel Malehorn, Janel Hutchison and Sejain Bastidas to talk about “Step of Two”, bringing your life into your dance and what it means to move the needle toward more inclusivity within the industry.By Radio Milwaukee
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Taco truck talk, the James Beard Awards and 'Top Chef'
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While the first food truck was likely a chuck wagon or perhaps the Wienermobile, you could argue that it didn’t reach its ideal form until tacos got involved. We’ve got plenty of that variety around Milwaukee, all of which you can follow on social media to keep up with their whereabouts. Ann and Tarik talk about a few of their favorites at the top …
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A Rhythmic Bond: Afro-Latino Dance and Drum at Bembé
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This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, we head over to Bembé Dance & Drum to learn about Afro-Latino musical culture.By Radio Milwaukee
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‘Babes’ review: An infantile comedy in all the right ways
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The comedy subgenre of “oh crap I’m pregnant and not ready to have a baby” is fertile ground. Pun intended. Recent years have brought us the likes of Juno, Knocked Up and Waitress, and to that list we add the focus of this episode: Babes. It should first be noted that the comedy chops behind this recent release are strong. Ilana Glazer penned the s…
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Tarik and Anne talk Top Chef and much more
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Tarik and Anne talk Madison's Farmer's market, Top Chef and some sad news... -produced and edited by marcus DoucetteBy Radio Milwaukee
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The Mad Max saga continues, and Dori Zori is joined by guest host Marcus Doucette to talk about the post-apocalyptic hellscape the series is set in, as well as some of the great performances in this prequel to 2015's Fury Road. Produced and edited by Marcus DoucetteBy Radio Milwaukee
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From Runway to Workshop: Tonda Thompson's Journey to Empower Black Women Through Woodworking
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Be sure to tune in to this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee where host Salam Fatayer interviews Tonda Thompson; discussing "She Slangs Wood," a carpentry company focused on empowering women through the art and craft of woodworking. You'll hear about Tonda's life-altering experiences and how they shaped her mission to instill confidence and skills in w…
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Dog menus, Dumpling Fest and even more 'Top Chef'
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Because dogs are great, most Milwaukee’s eateries are more than happy to cater to canines — usually with a bowl of water or a couple treats. But a few have really stepped it up with proper dog-specific menu items or, in the case of this episode’s lead item, entire dog menus. We also cover the rest of the city's culinary scene, including a couple un…
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Bike and Run club helps Latine athletes make strides in Milwaukee
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This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, 88Nine's Kenny Perez takes over the episode as he sits down with Eric Kleppe-Montenegro and Sergio Rincon to talk about the origins of Oak Leaf Familia and its mission to foster inclusivity and diversity within the local biking scene. Later Kenny shifts the conversation from biking to running and highlights another …
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Dining with dad, resurrected pizzerias and "The Milwaukee Cookbook"
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We're covering a lot of ground on this episode, starting with where to take your pop for Father's Day food. There's also the revival of two revered pizza places, a new Japanese restaurant in Bay View, a very Milwaukee cookbook and, of course, lively conversation about the latest Top Chef and the great fish boil debate it sparks. Produced and edited…
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An interview with 'Eno' director Gary Hustwit
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Dori and Kpolly sit down with documentary filmmaker Gary Hustwit about his new Brian Eno docupic, a groundbreaking an adventurous project that live-edits at every screening to ensure no two are the same. - Produced and edited by Marcus DoucetteBy Radio Milwaukee
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A food tour of West Allis, Yemeni coffee and ... the Taj Mahal?
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Tarik and Ann take you out to all kinds of cool spots and highlight some interesting events, like a food tour of West Allis, including butcheries and vintage-styled burger joints. Other highlights include Junior's BBQ, Yemeni cafes, Indian food in Hales Corners and Honeypie's celebration of 15 years in Bay View. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucet…
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Some hot takes on the new Zendaya movie 'Challengers'
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Dori Zori and Kristopher Pollard tangle with a love triangle not of their own making as they review the new movie Challengers. They talk about what worked, what didn't work and give it a long review so you don't have to. Produced and edited by Marcus DoucetteBy Radio Milwaukee
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Milwaukee neighborhoods with John Gurda: Piggsville
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Eight years ago, local historian and writer John Gurda sat down with 88Nine to share stories from Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. The idea for the series came after the release of Gurda’s 2015 book, Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods, which chronicles 37 contemporary portraits of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. With the weather warming and conditions ripe for …
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A Soul Food Tour, a change to North Avenue Market and a SAD bakery
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Tarik and Ann cover a lot of ground in this one. Yes, Top Chef gets another recap, but then they dip in Midwest SAD Bakery and their strawberry champagn cake, and Tarik's quest for the perfect strawberry. Plus, we've got details on an open house at Noth Avenue Market, as well as SHARP Literacy's Unwrapped MKE event that turns Mickey D's into someth…
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The Milwaukee duo who shaped the sound of ‘The People’s Joker’
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We’re down a Cinebud this week, but worry not because we called in a couple of Jokers to compensate. To be more accurate, our very special guests joining us on this episode are two of the people who worked on viral and cinematic sensation The People’s Joker: composers Justin Krol and Quinn Scharber. The Milwaukee-based duo are the driving force beh…
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Milwaukee neighborhoods with John Gurda: North Milwaukee & Harambee
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Eight years ago, local historian and writer John Gurda sat down with 88Nine to share stories from Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. The idea for the series came after the release of Gurda’s 2015 book, Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods, which chronicles 37 contemporary portraits of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. With the weather warming and conditions ripe for …
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Top Chef, Downtown Dining Week and a Himalayan Yak
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Tarik and Ann talk more about the Wisconsin season of Top Chef and the great sausage challenge. Plus, Downtown Dining Week becomes older than Tarik, new restaurants open, Nepalese cuisine, momos and more. Produced and edited by Marcus DoucetteBy Radio Milwaukee
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Big feet? Bigfoot? Nope, it's a "Sasquatch Sunset."
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Kpolly and Dori discuss the film Sasquatch Sunset, and things gets a little hairy. Produced & edited by Marcus DoucetteBy Radio Milwaukee
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Milwaukee neighborhoods with John Gurda: Riverwest and the East Side
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Eight years ago, local historian and writer John Gurda sat down with 88Nine to share stories from Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. The idea for the series came after the release of Gurda’s 2015 book, Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods, which chronicles 37 contemporary portraits of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. With the weather warming and conditions ripe for …
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Top Chef, Italian eats, beer garden catfish and the return of Ardent
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Tarik and Ann are back at it this week as one of Milwaukee's excellent restaurants prepares to return with a new(ish) approach. You'll also hear the weekly Top Chef chat, news about an Italian restaurant swap on the East Side, and two separate items about soul food coming to Humboldt Park and Sherman Phoenix. Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette…
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Kristofer Pollard and Dori Zori talk all things Footloose
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Kristofer Pollard and Dori Zori talk all things Footloose, with a nice little Q&A. Produced and edited by Marcus DoucetteBy Radio Milwaukee
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MKE Neighborhoods with John Gurda: Walker's Point and the Historic South Side
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Eight years ago, local historian and writer John Gurda sat down with 88Nine to share stories from Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. The idea for the series came after the release of Gurda’s 2015 book, Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods, which chronicles 37 contemporary portraits of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. With the weather warming and conditions ripe for …
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More 'Top Chef' chat, sad news from Pizza Man and MKE Film Festival dining
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Tarik and Ann discuss many things, including Pizza Man closing up shop on the East Side, Amilinda’s pop-up dinner plan, an imminent coctail competition and ideas for where to eat before or after going to the MKE Film Festival. Plus Ann shares her conversation with Top Chef contestant Dan Jacobs (anecdotally anyway). Yummy stuff ... produced and edi…
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Your guide to week two of the Milwaukee Film Festival
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Did you know that over the course of its two weeks, this year’s Milwaukee Film Festival will have screened 131 features and 169 shorts? For the math heads out there, that’s a whopping 300 titles filling the 2024 event’s program. Even for a cinephile with unlimited time and energy reserves, seeing every single one isn’t an option. That’s why we’re h…
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Tarik and Anne talk about the latest episode of "Top Chef: Wisconsin," plus restaurants that may be both Thai and Japanese, tuna tango pizza(!), and catfish fished and fried in ways that somehow Tarik has never had!? Produced by Marcus DoucetteBy Radio Milwaukee
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Our guide to the Milwaukee Film Festival (Part 1)
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Dori Zori and K-Polly are joined by Kerstin Larson of MKE Film to breakdown some highlights from week one of The Milwaukee Film Festival. Things get pretty Footloose in a hurry ... Produced by Marcus DoucetteBy Radio Milwaukee
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James Beard Award preview, Top Chef cheffin' and a look under the crust of pie crafting
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This week, Tarik and Anne talk about James Beard Awards, some new restaurants (African & Palestinian) plus the latest episode of Top Chef, which has Wisconsin as its backdrop and some great Milwaukee chefs competing for the honors. Finally, we learn about Anne's adventures in pie-making ... Episode produced and edited by Marcus Doucette.…
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In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher talk about the next installment of the Ghostbusters franchise, Frozen Empire. In this one, the Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Gho…
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Saffron's new menu, Big plans for North Ave Market & Top Chef Recap
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In this episode of This Bites, Tarik and Ann share details on Saffron's new menu, the big changes coming to North Ave Market in Milwaukee. They also recap the latest episode of Top Chef! Produced and edited by Kim ShineBy Radio Milwaukee
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In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher get local! They speak with Wisconsin filmmaker Martin Kaszubowski about his movie, Earlybird. The flick is about a desperate theater owner who resuscitates his struggling business with off-the-wall productions, all the while losing sight of why he chose this life at all. Produced & edited by Kim Shine …
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Top Chef meets Milwaukee, a trip to Mint Mark in Madison and new restaurant
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Tarik and Anne talk about the new season of Top Chef and it's surprising Milwaukee contestant. Plus, news about a new Vietnamese restaurant opening soon, a dumpling/bao house and Tarik's culinary journey to Madison to visit Mint Mark. Produced and edited by Marcus DoucetteBy Radio Milwaukee
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In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori and Kpolly talk about the George Clooney-directed film 'The Boys in the Boat' — but they don't stay a duo for long. Joining them to provide a unique perspective are two relatives of the movie's main character Joe Rantz: Jennarose (his daughter) and Matt Murdaugh (his grandson). Synopsis: During the height of the Gr…
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Nite Wolf ramen, Restaurants x Ramadan & Scottie Pippen in Milwaukee
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In this episode of This Bites, Tarik & Ann have some good news about Nite Wolf ramn; Ann names local restaurants participating in Ramadan, and the one-and-only Scottie Pippen debuts his Digits Bourbon Whiskey, in a three-course kind of way, in Milwaukee. Produced & edited by Kim ShineBy Radio Milwaukee
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In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher say 'Ooh, la la' for the French film, "The Crime Is Mine." Set in 1935 Paris, a young actress has just been acquitted of murdering a famous French Producer. However, is she really innocent? Or has she gotten away with murder? Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme music by Newski Sponsored by Associated …
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Exploring Palestinian Heritage through Milwaukee’s Cooking Workshop
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On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, in celebration of International Women’s Day, we delve into the story of two generations of Palestinian women, Muna Sharma and her mother, navigating the complexities of identity in a politicized world through food. From tales of resilience in the kitchen to the harrowing experience of making a meal during a ho…
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Top Milwaukee-area restaurants, a new cafe and dinners from the farm
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In this episode of This Bites, Tarik and Ann talk about a new Hmong cafe and dinners straight from the farm. Ann also graced the cover of Milwaukee Magazine with her special on the Top restaurants in the Milwaukee area. Produced and edited by Kim ShineBy Radio Milwaukee
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In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher get a little emotional about the 2023 film, "All of Us Strangers". It's about a screenwriter who has a chance encounter with his mysterious neighbor which disrupts his everyday life. As their relationship develops, the screenwriter finds himself drawn back to his childhood home where his parents are li…
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New Things: Palestinian Cooking Workshop Series, Candy Shop & a chef competition
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In this episode of This Bites, Tarik & Ann give details on an upcoming Palestinian cooking workshop series, a new sushi bar coming to Bay View, a chef competition at Pilot Project and a new candy shop in the Milwaukee Public Market. (And a bunch more...) Produced & edited by Kim ShineBy Radio Milwaukee
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In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher talk about one of the most impactful movements in music. It's the 2024 film, "The Greatest Night in Pop," a behind-the-scenes look at the 1985 effort that pulled in some of the industry's biggest stars as they recorded "We Are the World" for aid in Africa. Produced & edited by Kim Shine Theme music by …
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Ignored history: How Milwaukee’s Jimmy Banks broke barriers in the World Cup
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In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, I sit down with Jimmy Banks' son, Jordan Banks, and close friend Wendell Willis to delve deeper into his legacy, why his story remains largely untold, and the invaluable lessons for those on and off the field.By Radio Milwaukee
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Soulful brunch buffet, Aria's new direction & a favorite chef
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In this episode of This Bites, Tarik and Ann share news on a cool soulful bruch buffet, Aria restaurants new artistic direction for 2024 and an update on one of the duo's favorite chefs. Produced & edited by Kim ShineBy Radio Milwaukee
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In this episode of Cinebuds, Dori & Kristopher chop it up about "American Fiction". It's the Oscar-nominated film (2023) about a respected, yet frustrated, Black novelist who's fed up with an establishment that profits from relying on offensive tropes about the Black community. To prove his point, he uses a pen name to write his own outlandish "Bla…
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Music and our Brains: A Conversation with a Milwaukee Music Therapist
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In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, I interview Makenzie Kojis, a Music Therapist from Milwaukee, to explore the field of music therapy. We delve into the scientific relationship between music and the brain, and discuss the advantages of this type of therapy.By Radio Milwaukee
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