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.

OCT 1

Why Museums Matter: An Insider Look

This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, Radio Milwaukee's intern, Amelie Stella Lichte, takes over to share her unique experience working at the Grohmann Museum.

25 min
SEP 26

Navigating Grief, Mourning, and Recovery

On Uniquely Milwaukee, we wrap up Suicide Awareness Month and reflect on the complex emotions that surround loss, especially for those affected by suicide. In this final episode, we’re bringing back some of the voices you heard in Episode 1, mental health experts Emily Vander Velden and Jeremy Schumacher, unpacking strategies for coping with and balancing mourning and healing.

17 min
SEP 24

Black Space helps shatter the stigmas around mental health

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we explore deeply personal stories that reveal the challenges and triumphs of navigating mental health. Featuring co-founders of Black Space, we discuss the detrimental effects of inadequate care and the importance of finding the right mental health provider. Together, they highlight the critical need for accessible, culturally competent mental health resources for Black and Brown communities.

51 min
SEP 10

Lifelines: The power of community in suicide prevention

The role of community and connection in suicide prevention by hearing from local organizations, support groups and individuals working to create safe spaces.

30 min
SEP 3

Understanding suicide starts by ending the silence

In this opening episode, we dive into the complexities of suicide. Experts in mental health, Emily Vander Velden and Jeremy Schumacher provide insights into the underlying issues that can lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This episode will lay the foundation for a month of deep exploration, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of suicide and why it remains a critical public health issue.

44 min
JUL 16

Inside ‘The Great Milwaukee Block Party: Community Resilience During the RNC

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we sit down with Amy Horst and Stephanie Rhodes to delve into The Great Milwaukee Block Party. We explore the spirit behind this vibrant event and discover how community organizers united to make it a reality.

25 min
JUL 9

An inside look at Milwaukee's Hydroponics STEM program

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we sit down with program director Michelle Lyle to talk about the summer hydroponics program and spend a day with students conducting a fluid dynamics water balloon lab experiment.

21 min
JUN 25

Milwaukee's Drag Star: Interview with ‘Melee the Queen’ and the Legacy of Drag

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04/11/2023

Redditor11

Salam is such a good interviewer :’)
Bobby Rivers

06/02/2023

Jeannekozy

I have listened to Bobby interview many people but never heard him being interviewed. Great job! A Trailblazer, yes, but he made us listeners feel he was always having his best day! Thank you for sharing his story!
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04/26/2022

deguzmant

Thoughtful and nuanced storytelling that adds some depth to how I look at the city of Milwaukee

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.