Bridge the City

Bridge The City
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Bridge the City podcast bridges together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action.

  1. 12/02/2025

    Teach for America Milwaukee

    Host Ben Rangel sits down with Michael Nguyen, Executive Director of Teach for America (TFA) Milwaukee. They talk about the origin of TFA in Milwaukee, the work TFA does in the community, and how TFA is supporting educators during a challenging time for educators in the U.S. To learn more, visit: Teach for America Action Steps: Mike’s action steps include: Pay attention to your local school board Volunteer at your local school Learn more about TFA 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.

    30 min

  2. 08/11/2025

    La Revo Books

    In this special episode we hear from Barbara Cerda and Valeria Cerda about La Revo Books, but you won’t hear a Bridge the City host. Instead, listen to Barbara and Valeria as they discuss the inception of a community-driven pop-up bookstore, why this work is so important to them and their community, and how you can support their work. To learn more, visit: La Revo Books Action steps: Support La Revo Books Support local book stores Visit and support libraries Read for 15 minutes 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.

    29 min

  3. 05/26/2025

    Immigration in Milwaukee

    Host Ben Rangel sits down with Melissa Soberalski, with Soberalski Law, and Fernanda Jimenez, with the Comite sin Fronteras, to discuss how recent immigration policies have impacted the immigrant community in Milwaukee. Ben and Melissa talk about some of the legal advice she’s providing to the immigrant community while his conversation with Fernanda focuses on how local activists are responding to recent policy changes. To learn more, visit: Comite sin Fronteras Voces de la Frontera Soberalski Law Action Steps: Melissa’s Soberalski’s action steps include: Know your rights (print and distribute red cards) Have your affairs in order in case someone in the family is detained Fernanda’s action steps include: Attend Comite Meetings and other events 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.

    44 min

  4. 03/22/2025

    April 2025 Election Special

    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.

    1h 7m

  5. 02/15/2025

    Episode 139: February 2025 Election Special

    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.

    26 min

  6. 02/11/2025

    Rethink 794

    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.

    36 min

  7. 01/13/2025

    Father Gene's Help Center

    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.

    36 min

  8. 10/31/2024

    Swing State of the Union

    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.

    35 min
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Bridge the City podcast bridges together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action.

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  • Creator
    Bridge The City
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Bridge the City