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Uniquely Milwaukee

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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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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Celebrating life and the lessons we can learn from death 31.10.2023

As we come to the end of our series on death, we invite you to listen to community confessions and personal thoughts on death and grief. Later, Kim Shine joins us to discuss the lessons we have learned while working on this topic this month.pic this month.

Death on our screens and in our cultures 24.10.2023

This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, we continue to discuss death, but this time we explore its connection to our media and culture. Featured in this episode are UW-Madison Professor Jonathan Gray and Pine Lawn Park Office Manager Kerri Balliet.

The Uncharted Journey: Life After Loss 17.10.2023

In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, I speak with an individual who lost both her parents at different stages in her life. Listen as we delve into her experiences, the lessons she's learned, and how her journey with loss has shaped her into the person she is today.

When death is part of what you do 10.10.2023

In this installment of Uniquely Milwaukee, we delve deeper into the profound subject of mortality, shifting our focus to the individuals who work closely with it. Our featured guests include Dr. Lara India, a compassionate Palliative Care specialist, followed by the insightful investigative journalist, Gina Barton.

Embracing the conversation around death 03.10.2023

In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we initiate a discussion on the topic of death, exploring why our community tends to shy away from this important conversation. Join us as we gain insights from Lauren Beverung, an expert who addresses this very subject at MSOE.

ENCORE Backspin Episode 6: The Friends We Made Along the Way 28.09.2023

Justin and Tyrone settle the debate. We hear Milwaukee's first hip-hop song in full and put an end to this journey for Milwaukee's first hip-hop song.

ENCORE Backspin Episode 5: Arrested Development 26.09.2023

The leader of one of hip-hop's greatest groups, Arrested Development's Speech talks about the impact that Milwaukee had on him, and the impact he had on the city and the world.

ENCORE Backspin Episode 4: Scratch the Record 19.09.2023

Controversy swirls around Milwaukee's first hip-hop song. A group of MCs, DJs and musicians who were there weigh in on the scene, the time, and the true beginning of hip-hop in Milwaukee.

ENCORE Backspin Episode 3: The Majestics Meet Marvell 12.09.2023

A businessman with a business plan finds a group of energetic local kids who model themselves on James Brown and convinces them to record what might be Milwaukee's first hip-hop song.

ENCORE Backspin Episode 2: Milwaukee was Crackin' 05.09.2023

A fertile music culture in Milwaukee lays the groundwork for a new art form. In the early '80s there is an opportunity to make Milwaukee into the next Motown -- it just needs one charismatic entrepreneur to take advantage of it.

ENCORE Backspin Episode 1: Setting the Stage 29.08.2023

We begin the search for Milwaukee's first hip-hop song. But first we have to understand the origins of hip-hop before it got to Milwaukee, and the fertile ground for the genre that Milwaukee provided in the early '80s.

Au audible tour of Bronzeville 22.08.2023

Au audible tour of Bronzeville

Revisiting a By Every Measure episode to understand Milwaukee’s housing 15.08.2023

Revisiting a By Every Measure episode to understand Milwaukee’s housing

How a Milwaukee poet found the intersection of art and business 08.08.2023

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we chat with Tiffany Miller and listen to her poetry - intertwining the worlds of art and business.

Oakland Gyros with Gego y Nony 01.08.2023

As we end our month devoted to Milwaukee Regulars, take a moment to listen to this captivating interview with Gego y Nony recorded at Oakland Gyros, the East Side eatery that became a regular stop for the duo. While sitting in a window booth, they candidly share their experiences and memories at Oakland Gyros, as well as its enduring impact on their journey as talented musicians in the vibrant lan...

Rediscovering treasures: Milwaukee Public Museum unlocks a world of discovery and connection 25.07.2023

As our exciting month-long exploration of "Milwaukee Regulars" unfolds, we invite you to join us on a captivating journey to the heart of the city's rich cultural scene. This time, we're delving into the intriguing world of the Milwaukee Public Museum, where we'll be introduced to a dedicated and passionate museum-goer, Laura Keller. With her wealth of knowledge and profound appreciation for the e...

From mundane to infectious: Mondays come alive with Bingo nights at Knights of Columbus 18.07.2023

As our month dedicated to "Milwaukee Regulars" continues, we head over to the Knights of Columbus banquet hall for their weekly bingo night. You’ll meet some of the dedicated regulars, including one who has faithfully attended for an impressive 30 years. Then we sit down with Dan Castle, the banquet hall’s manager, as he unravels the secrets behind the night’s enduring popularity and the factors t...

The thriving community of regulars at Throttle Twisters, Milwaukee’s first Black biker bar 11.07.2023

The thriving community of regulars at Throttle Twisters, Milwaukee’s first Black biker bar

Our month of Milwaukee Regulars starts behind the wheel 04.07.2023

We're going to spend all of July illuminating the unsung heroes of our city: the dedicated regulars who fuel our bars, restaurants and museums, keeping the city running smoothly. For the first episode, we start with the Milwaukee County Transit System and one of the hard-working bus operators who get us to the places we love. Listen as Rodney White shares his perspective from the other side of the...

Black and gay, national broadcaster Bobby Rivers began his career in Milwaukee 30.05.2023

We kick off season 2 of "Be Seen" with a profile of Bobby Rivers, a national television host, entertainer, interviewer and actor who began his career in Milwaukee and eventually landed in New York City hosting his own show on VH1. From starting his career in the 1970s interviewing Bette Davis at WQFM, to eventually hosting celebrity interviews with Paul McCartney, Meryl Streep and many more on nat...

LGBTQ+ history podcast 'Be Seen' season 2 preview 23.05.2023

We're back for a second season of Radio Milwaukee's award-winning LGBTQ history podcast, "Be Seen," in partnership with the Wisconsin LGBTQ Histroy Project. In this preview episode, hosts Nate Imig and Michail Takach give a taste of all the exciting stories to come this season. Listen to the first season at RadioMilwaukee.org/BeSeen, and subscribe so you don't miss our second season beginning May...

The AAPI immigrant experience: A journey of geography and identity 16.05.2023

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee , we continue our recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by sharing an intimate conversation with Radio Milwaukee's Leana Henderkott, who gives us a unique perspective on the Asian American experience and her own journey to forming a more complete identity.

Voices of Asian Immigrants Elders come to alive with The Heart Sellers Monologues. 09.05.2023

May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the many contributions made by individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. To celebrate this month, we've teamed up with Milwaukee Repertory Theater to feature monologues from the production, The Heart Sellers.

What we watched (and loved) at the Milwaukee Film Fest 2023 02.05.2023

Join Salam Fatayer and Kim Shine in a lively discussion about their top picks from this year's Milwaukee Film Fest lineup. From dramatic gems to thought-provoking documentaries, tune in for an insightful conversation on the films that have captured their hearts and minds.

Leaving no one behind: How the disabled community challenges inclusion and ableism 25.04.2023

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we close off our Body Image series by featuring people living with disabilities as we discuss how members of this community challenge inclusion and ableism.

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