Uniquely 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.

Uniquely Milwaukee is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 644 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Uniquely Milwaukee, a society show with 644 episodes published.

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  Through tech and teaching, My Way Out provides a path forward

  Oct 1, 20264 min

  "I’m actually changing the oil. Right now, they’re giving us a speech about the PPE." Terence is one of about a dozen particpants in a virtual-reality class inside Milwaukee County’s Community Reintegration Center. The class is part of a six-week course for men and women residents provided by My Way Out , a program that provides reentry services to justice-impacted individuals. Ruben Gaona is My Way Out's executive director. The navy veteran launched the program after his own incarceration that followed an honorable discharge due to a back injury. He says he started selling drugs in 2007 to provide for himself and his family. In 2010, he was charged in a federal case. Now, his nonprofit hires staff that was formerly imprisoned while helping hundreds of people stay out of the justice system. “Obviously, when I came home, I didn’t know where technology was,” Gaona recalled. “So I started spending lots of hours with my laptop — learning, watching YouTube videos, learning how to use Excel, Word documents — because I also wanted to go back to school. I knew technology had advanced so much, so that started the passion of saying, ‘OK, there’s something here.’” To learn more about My Way Out and find all of our recent episodes, visit radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories . ##### Episode host: Kim Shine Uniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members .

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  Creativity is sustainable, accessible at 414 Art Revival

  Sep 29, 20263 min

  When Julianna Jackson and Nate Carpenter moved from St. Louis to Milwaukee, they quickly found a lot to like about their new home. “What did draw us… is the sense of community that I feel whenever we're in Milwaukee,” Jackson shared. But they also noticed something their new community could use — or reuse. At the end of July, the pair opened the doors to 414 Art Revival , an art-resale shop where people can find pre-loved art supplies at a reasonable price and donate materials they no longer need. But the location on West National Avenue in West Allis is also a community space that features Milwaukee artists and hosts classes. On this episode, guest host Rachel Tarby goes inside the store to talk with its co-owners and the patrons finding value of all kinds within (and even on) its walls. ##### Uniquely Milwaukee is made possible by our Radio Milwaukee members .

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  Through words and work, Juan Miguel Martinez represents a movement

  Sep 24, 20264 min

  This Latine Heritage Month, we celebrate the work of Milwaukee County Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez. Martinez was elected in 2022 as County Supervisor of District 12, representing various southside neighborhoods. In this role, he helped secure a $30 million commitment from the county for the Mitchell Park Domes, a prime example of his advocacy for the parks system and securing resources for the neighborhoods he represents. Along with his work in civic engagement and labor organizing, he writes for publications like the Milwaukee Record and frequently DJs at the Wiggle Room, using that time to unwind and share music from his eclectic collection. But with everything he does, he always keeps his focus on highlighting stories about people of color in Milwaukee. "The reason these stories are important," he explained, "is because we make up the fabric of this city.” For the full story, go to radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories . ##### Episode host: Paula Lovo Uniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members .

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  New film explores the weight Milwaukee’s community leaders carry

  Sep 23, 202615 min

  Milwaukee is a place of resilience and service. But a shadow of crime and violence hovers over parts of the city. You’ll find evidence of all these things in the people who see the latter and embrace the former by working to make Milwaukee safer. Vaun Mayes is one of them. For years, Mayes has been an interrupter, building community trust and understanding while advocating for alternative approaches to policing and public safety. His efforts on the North Side haven’t gone unnoticed and are the subject of a a new documentary from doc|UWM students : Heavy Is the Crown . The film features conversations with elected officials, law enforcement, educators and young people about the challenges and solutions to building safer neighborhoods. Director Sean Kafer and producer Mackenzie Savin played key roles in the project, and Uniquely Milwaukee host Kim Shine sat down with them — along with Mayes — to talk about the documentary ahead of its premiere at the Oriental Theatre at 4:30 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 27. To learn more, visit radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories . ##### Episode host: Kim Shine Uniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members .

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  WI's first trauma recovery center offers specialized services to violence survivors

  Sep 17, 20264 min

  Survivors of violence in the Milwaukee area have a new place to turn for help. Wisconsin’s first trauma recovery center (TRC) opened in September, offering specialized mental-healthcare services. The Medical College of Wisconsin launched the clinic at ThriveOn King in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood. It’s one of nearly 60 TRCs across 28 states in the country that use an evidence-based model to reach communities, individuals and families who slip through the cracks of traditional services. Their holistic approach includes outreach, therapy and case management alongside community partner support. In line with the national model, all services are free and for the most part the Milwaukee TRC will help clients aged 14 and older. The goal is to grow the network and add self-referrals in early 2027. “Our goal is to help people go from surviving to thriving, and mental health and mental wellness is a huge part of that," said Dr. Terri deRoon-Cassini, director of the Milwaukee TRC. "This adds to the ecosystem of everything else going on in Milwaukee." To learn more, visit radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories . ##### Episode host: Kim Shine Uniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members .

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