Bridge The City podcast

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Host Ben Rangel sits down with both candidates for the third aldermanic district race on April 1st - Alex Brower and Daniel Bauman. Alex and Daniel discuss their plans for housing, public transit, economic investment, and more. In addition, to the full length conversations with Alex and Daniel, Ben details some information about the other items on the ballot. To learn more, visit: Bridge the City’s episode on WE Energies as a public utility Polling locations and what’s on your ballot WUWM’s Voter Guides Alex Brower’s Campaign Website Daniel Bauman’s Campaign Website Action Steps: Alex Brower’s action step includes: Find ways to become a leader in the city Daniel Bauman’s action step includes: Get involved in the community in a meaningful 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. Music by Casey Masters . Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren .…

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Episode 139: February 2025 Election Special 25:37

6 weeks ago25:37

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Hosts Deisy Espana and Ben Rangel discuss the upcoming February 18th primary. They talk about the State Superintendent Race and the 3rd Aldermanic District Race. If you’re not sure what aldermanic district you are in, you can check here. To Learn more, visit: WUWM’s Information about the District 3 Common Council candidates The Daily Cardinal’s Information about the State Superintendent candidates Information about where to vote and what’s on your ballot Actions Step: Vote on February 18th, 2025. 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. Music by Casey Masters . Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren .…

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Episode 138: Rethink 794 36:15

6 weeks ago36:15

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Host Benjamin Rangel sits down with Taylor Korslin and John Everitt, volunteers with Rethink 794. They talk about the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s I-794 Lake Interchange Study and why they believe the best option is to remove the freeway. To learn more, visit: Rethink 794’s Website John Everitt’s Website Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Website Action Steps: Contact your representative about this project Get involved in the project 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. Music by Casey Masters . Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren .…

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Episode 137: Father Gene's Help Center 36:19

11 weeks ago36:19

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Host Benjamin Rangel sits down with Jessica Luebbering , former Executive Director of Father Gene’s Help Center. They talk about Jessica’s path to her position, the work of Father Gene’s Help Center, and what dignity means. To learn more, visit: Father Gene’s Help Center Ethical practices in buying clothes Action Steps: Jessica’s actions include: Donate clean, quality clothing to Father Gene’s Help Center Volunteer at Father Gene’s Reflect and be more intentional about your personal consumption of clothing Have a clothing swap, fix clothing that is damaged, and pay for higher quality, less disposable items when possible 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. Music by Casey Masters . Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren .…

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Episode 136: Swing State of the Union 35:11

21 weeks ago35:11

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Host Benjamin Rangel sits down with former Bridge the City producer and current WUWM Reporter, Sam Woods. Sam Woods is the production assistant for WUWM’s Lake Effect. They talk about Sam’s award-winning podcast with Joy Powers, Swing State of the Union, what he learned making the podcast, and what to look out for in the upcoming presidential election. To learn more, visit: Swing State of the Union Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Budget Analysis Action steps: Sam’s action steps include: Support local journalism. Go to a neighborhood meeting. 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. Music by Casey Masters . Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren .…

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Episode 135: August 2024 Election Special 46:55

33 weeks ago46:55

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Hosts Ashlie Benson and Benjamin Rangel discuss the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, August 13th with special guest, Sinclair Johnston. They answer Sinclair’s questions about the election and the two referenda (referendums?) that would amend the state Constitution. To learn more, visit: Map of Assembly Districts in MKE Contested Primaries for Democratic Candidates and their Districts: 8 - Enrique Murguia and Sylvia Ortiz-Velez 9 - Deisy Espana and Prisicilla Prado 11 - Amillia Heredia, Sequanna Taylor 12 - Brandon Williford, Decorah Gordon, Katrina Morrison, Russell Goodwin 14 - Angelito Tenorio, Brady Coulthard, Nathan Kieso 18 - Angela Kennedy, Margaret Arney 19 - Jarrod Anderson, Ryan Clancy Contested Primaries for Republican Candidates and their Districts: 13 (Republican) Patricia Granger, Tom Michalsk Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Analysis of Constitutional Amendments Legislative Reference Bureau’s Report of Constitutional Amendments Action steps: Visit myvote.wi.gov to learn more about the election Make a plan to vote on Tuesday, August 13th Bridge the City Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren.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. Music by Casey Masters . Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren .…

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Episode 134: Muskego Way Forward 27:29

34 weeks ago27:29

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*Note this is a bilingual episode presented in English and Espanol* Host Deisy España sits down with Elizabeth Ramirez and Alison Hernandez with Muskego Way Forward. They talk about the community organizing and development work of Muskego Way Forward, the importance of grassroots neighborhood social programming, and how you can support their community. To learn more, visit: Muskego Way Forward Action Steps: Say hi to your neighbor Pick up trash and clean up your neighborhood 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. Music by Casey Masters . Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren . La presentadora Deisy España se sienta con Elizabeth Ramirez y Alison Hernandez con Muskego Way Forward. Hablan sobre el trabajo de organización y desarrollo comunitario de Muskego Way Forward, la importancia de la programación social de base del vecindario y cómo se puede apoyar a su comunidad. Para obtener más información, visite: Muskego Way Forward Pasos de acción: Saluda a tu vecino Recoge basura y limpia tu vecindario Bridge the City Cuando estés tomando medidas en tu comunidad, ¡compártelo con nosotros! Utilice #bridgethecity o etiquétenos en Facebook, Twitter, Instagram o LinkedIn. Humildemente le pedimos que considere unirse a nuestro Patreon para que podamos continuar creando episodios y eventos que fomenten la participación de la comunidad y el diálogo abierto. Música de Casey Masters. Diseño de logotipo y sitio web por Elizabeth McLaren.…

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Episode 133: April 2024 Election Special (Bonus) - MPS Referendum 18:51

52 weeks ago18:51

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Host 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 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. Music by Casey Masters . Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren .…

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Episode 132: April 2024 Election Special

1 year ago

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Hosts 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! Tell 5 friends to 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. Music by Casey Masters . Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren .…

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Episode 131: Mercadera Market 38:16

1 year ago38:16

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Host 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 to know our stories, know more about where each of us comes from, and the change we want to make in our community. Conozca nuestras historias, de dónde venimos cada una de nosotras y el cambio que queremos hacer en nuestra comunidad. Nataly’s action step includes: Support our Mercadera vendors as they take their next step in growing their small businesses. Buy Local. Apoye a las vendedoras de Mercadera que están tomando el siguiente paso para crecer su negocio. Compra local. 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. Music by Casey Masters .…

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Episode 130: Milwaukee Mobile Health Crisis 26:54

1 year ago26:54

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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 Action Steps: Lauren’s action steps include: Take the time to participate in the community events that happen throughout our community and hosted by groups like the Mental Health Taskforce Support NAMI and their work! 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. Shoutout to our newest supporter, Brett! Music by Casey Masters .…

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Episode 129: Milwaukee Talkie w/ Brett Heaton Juarez 34:44

1 year ago34:44

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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. 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 - do you want to make a change about the way you are spending your resources? Talk to someone about money - someone you trust or a professional, but talk to someone! 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. Shoutout to our supporters, including our newest Patron - Brett! Music by Casey Masters .…

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Episode 128: Hundred Acre Farm 37:55

1 year ago37:55

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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. 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 too big! 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. Music by Casey Masters .…

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Episode 127: MKE Climate and Equity Plan 28:13

1 year ago28:13

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Hosts 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 learn more, visit: Clean Wisconsin MKE’s Climate and Equity Plan Action Steps: Nancy’s action steps include: Become a member of Clean Wisconsin Stay educated and knowledgeable about our climate Get a rain barrel! Advocate for yourself about energy burden reduction Know your local elected leaders Check out local orgs - Urban Ecology Center , Nearby Nature, Sixteenth Street Community Health Center 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. Shoutout to our supporters, including our newest Patron, Brett! Music by Casey Masters .…

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Episode 126: Power to the People Campaign 30:29

2 years ago30:29