In this eye-opening episode, Sherwin explores groundbreaking research from Brown University that sheds new light on patterns of segregation and diversity across American cities. Focusing on Milwaukee as a case study, Sherwin discusses how data and mapping tools developed by Brown are helping communities understand the forces shaping racial and economic separation. From school zoning to housing inequality, this episode unpacks how scholarly research can empower change — and why understanding the data is the first step toward bridging the divide.