Bridge the City

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 UnionWisconsin Policy Forum’s Budget AnalysisAction steps:Sam’s action steps include:Support local journalism.Go to a neighborhood meeting.Bridge the CityWhen 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.

*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 ForwardAction Steps:Say hi to your neighbor Pick up trash and clean up your neighborhood Bridge the CityWhen 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 ForwardPasos 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.

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.govACLU’s Position on Elections ReferendumLeague of Women Voters’ Position on Election ReferendumWisconsin Policy Forum Research and Forum on MPS Funding and Property Tax IncreaseVote 411 Personal Voter Guide Action Steps:Vote! Tell 5 friends to vote!Bridge the CityWhen 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.

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.comIf you or someone you know is in crisis, call - 414-257-7222Action 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 TaskforceSupport 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. 

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 FarmMarquette 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. 

Hosts 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 WebsiteMilwaukee DSAAction Steps:Anna’s action steps include:Sign the online petitionDonate to the campaignGregory’s action steps include:Get your community, neighborhood, or street involved in the campaignReestablish social relations Bridge the CityWhen 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. 

Host 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 TwitterRethink 794Wisconsin Department of Transportation Action Steps:Jacob’s action steps include: Follow Milwaukee Central Park Project on Youtube and TwitterReach out and support Jacob’s project with your skills and talentsRead John Norquist’s Wealth of Cities Bridge the CityWhen 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.

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.To learn more, visit:Milwaukee County Housing DivisionAction 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 CityWhen 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.