Uniquely Milwaukee

On this bonus episode of "Be Seen," hosts Nate Imig and Michail Takach address the often repeated rumor that the Mafia was involved in financing Wisconsin's earliest gay bars. In an exclusive interview with historian Gavin Schmitt, author of "Milwaukee Mafia (Images of America)" we arrive at a definitive "not really" in terms of the Mafia's involvement, but that answer is not without exceptions.

Salam Fatayer introduces you us to two different Milwaukee teams -- one made up of engineers and another of artists -- who represented Milwaukee in Red Bull's Flugtag in July.

On this week's Uniquely Milwaukee episode, we meet the creative duo behind the streetwear brand "Unfinished Legacy." The brand started in Milwaukee and has exploded in popularity, showing up in Vogue and sparking a partnership with Levi's. Then, we talk with TikTok video creator Cinema Bryce about recently going viral with a video showing Milwaukee's cityscape.

Specters, scents and inspiration: an interview with Willem Dafoe

At an event set up by Next18, we sat down with veterans in a unique setting to talk about how — and if — they take care of their mental health.

We hear from two leaders of vital organizations in Wisconsin’s response: Sue Dietz, the original co-founder of AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, and Mark Behar, the co-founder of Milwaukee’s first LGBTQ clinic, BESTD. We also hear how today’s front line community health leaders are navigating HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. PrEP facts: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prep.html

This is It co-owner George Schneider talks about creating an intentionally inclusive community at Wisconsin's longest running LGBTQ bar. Then, Michail speaks about his interviews with the late original owner, June Brehm. WTMJ News Documentary: https://uwm.edu/wtmjsearch/wtmjnewsarchive/49410/

Walker’s Pint owner Betsy Boenning speaks to Milwaukee having one of only 21 women’s bars left in the country. Milwaukee natives Maryann “Flash” Gorski and Diane “Legs” Gregory recount two generations of Milwaukee’s lesbian and bisexual nightlife scene.

Wisconsin drag legends BJ Daniels and Tempest Heat share firsthand experiences entertaining in the 1980s to the present, particularly how the community came together through drag benefits during the AIDS crisis.

Bob Schmidt, owner of the M&M Club, speaks about opening the now closed bar when it was illegal to be gay and being among the few establishments to have open windows. Michail explains a pair or trailblazing Wisconsin laws that gave LGBTQ people protections for the first time ever in the country in early 1980s.

Eight years before Stonewall, Milwaukee had its own LGBTQ uprising at the Black Nite bar. Featuring audio from the from the Archives Department, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, this episode shares the story of Josie Carter, a gender nonconforming “queen” who defended her home bar when it was targeted by sailors in August 1961.

Amber Jackson and her father Kevin Jackson have taken the world by storm as Koala Cosplay and The Cosplay Dad by not only expressing their love for their fandom but also creating space for black creators and cosplayers.

As we present these stories of pregnancy, we want to acknowledge the national conversation happening around the U.S. Supreme Court and the potential for Roe v. Wade to be overturned. Motherhood is not a monolith. This week, we are sharing more stories around pregnancy and voices supporting a woman’s right to choose.

Experience the real stories of people who have given birth during the pandemic with a monologue series titled Pandemic Pregnancies and Popsicles!

With incidents ranging from catcalling, unwanted touching to escalated stalking and rape, Milwaukee DJ Fortune speaks up for sexual assault survivors. For educational resources around sexual assault, refer to RadioMilwaukee.org/saam.

As we look ahead to the 2022 Milwaukee Film Festival, finally back again in person this year, we were wondering how this sorely missed Milwaukee tradition got started.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. On this episode, we hear from a various Wisconsinites who do not drink alcohol and how they are living a "normal" life without it, even in a state obsessed with drinking culture.

Empathy comes in many forms and can be seen everywhere. Learn how Milwaukee is creating empathy in its built environment, particularly for those re-entering the city after incarceration.

Bodegas: these stores are common in places like NYC, Philadelphia, and even Chicago. But in a place like Milwaukee that's often dubbed as "Smallwaukee", do bodegas exist in our city? We went on a quest to find out and visited five contenders around Milwaukee.

Spend your next game night at Deaf trivia

Afro-Latino: a multidimensional identity

What International Women's Day means to Yasmine Mohamed Ahmed

Milwaukee rallies behind International Women's Day 2022

"Mala", one women’s journey taking care of her aging mother

Culture conversations over pho