Mutual aid is holding Milwaukee together right now through both meeting Milwaukee material needs and keeping local communities together. In this episode, Sam sits down with two Milwaukeeans working with mutual aid collectives, Melody McCurtis from Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, and Alida from Ayuda Mutua.

To learn more, visit:

Metcalfe Park Community Bridges - Be the Bridge Community Care Package

Ayuda Mutua MKE

Melody’s action steps include:

Sign up to stay connected with Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, and follow on social.

Alida’s action steps include:

Talk to neighbors and build relationships with those who share the same neighborhood.

Connect with community groups close to home.

Support Ayuda Mutua’s solidarity fund for people who are undocumented.

Bridge the City

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Online communities build bridges, create networks, solve problems and even foster genuine relationships and connections. In this episode, Kacee Ochalek interviews Ruth Weill, 10 year administrator on the Riverwest Neighborhood facebook group; our friend Jeremy Fojut, Chief Idea Officer at Newaukee; and online community expert Darren Gough to talk about ways you can connect in your real neighborhood and in your virtual one.

To learn more, visit:

Riverwest Neighborhood Group

Island23Consulting

Newaukee

Darren’s action steps include:

Pick something that seems interesting to you, take the first step into one of these places and be immediately connected!

Jeremy’s action steps include:

Be the opposite of pulling back. Be in an innovation mindset and come out of this stronger.

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Hosts Kacee Ochalek and Sam Woods sit down with Meghan Forseth from the Urban Ecology Center. In this episode originally aired live on the radio, we talk about what CSAs are, how they benefit both farmers and consumers, and how residents can get involved with the Urban Ecology Center this summer.

To learn more, visit:

Urban Ecology Center CSA Guide

CSA Farms is Wisconsin

Edible Milwaukee CSA Directory

Meghan’s action steps include:

Look into buying a CSA share this summer

Visit your closes Urban Ecology Center site when safely able to do so.

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Host Benjamin Rangel sits down with Jesus Gonzalez, the co-owner of Zócalo Food Truck Park in Walker’s Point here in Milwaukee. We talk about what inspired Jesus to start Mazorca, the taco truck that is a staple at Zócalo, what challenges he has had starting a business, and how residents can support Zocalo during COVID-19.

To learn more, visit: Zócalo, Cashdrop, Ynotme

Jesus’ action step includes: Animo (Spanish) - get up and go. Have joy in whatever it is that you do.

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Hosts Benjamin Rangel and Kacee Ochalek speak with stakeholders about the current state of cannabis in Wisconsin. They speak with a local marijuana enthusiast, "Dan K.", Executive Director of the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of NORML, Eric Marsch, and State Representative Melissa Sargent.

To learn more, visit:

The Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of NORML, State Representative Sargent’s Website

Representative Sargent’s action steps include: Vote, Hold Legislative Leadership Accountable

Eric Marsch’s action steps include:

Contact your representative in the state legislature

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A conversational, full-length interview with Dr. Jeanette Mitchell, leadership consultant and 2018 Ultimate Jacken Award Winner.

Dr. Mitchell’s actions steps are:

Be willing to examine who you are and what you have to give to your community

Be willing to share yourself and whatever gifts there are

Run for public office - we need to look at who our leaders, and particularly woman, to step in and make a difference.

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Every 10 years, residents across the country take the Census. But what is it? And why does it matter? We sit down with Matt Dannenburg and Iuscely Flores from Wisconsin Voices to find out.

Matt and Iuscely’s action steps are:

1. Complete the Census

2. Get at least 3 of your friends and family to complete the Census.

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A conversational, full-length interview with Marquayla Ellison, Ranell Washington, and Tenia Fisher, the President, Vice-President, and Director of Health and Wellness at Social X MKE respectively. We talk about the importance of social connection and what Social X’s post-COVID-19 plans are.

Marquayla, Ranell, and Tenia’s action steps are:

1. Sign up for newsletter at socialxmke.com to stay in touch

2. Stay tuned for more information on Homecoming Week 2020.

3. Tell a friend about Social X

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A conversational, full-length interview with Neil Albrecht, executive director at the Milwaukee Election Commission. We go over the entire April 7 and quickly explain what each item is and what they do, so that you can be prepared to vote on or before April 7 NOTE: election specials are not endorsements of the candidates highlighted, and this episode is not an endorsement of any candidates mentioned.

Milwaukee has multiple elections in 2020, including one on April 7. Early voting locations have been shut down due to coronavirus, and it is possible that physical polling places will close on election day for the same reason. To learn more about where and how to vote, visit myvote.wi.gov.

The deadline to register online is March 30. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is April 2 for those who are already registered by March 30.

Neil’s action steps:

1. Vote - you can request an absentee ballot on myvote.wi.gov
2. Be an frequent, informed voter. This is what democracy looks like. You don't need to get a law degree, but you should do a little homework.
3. Become a poll worker to staff election day. You can apply at milwaukee.gov/helpmilwaukeevote

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Hosts Benjamin Rangel and Kacee Ochalek seek out ways to remain active and civically engaged during a time of quarantine, self-isolation, and social distancing. We speak with Angela Harris, a Milwaukee Public School teacher and creator of a local mutual aid network, Angela Lang, Executive Director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC), and Megan O’Halloran, Milwaukee Public School Board Director for District 8. We discuss how residents can support one another during this crisis, how to remain civically engaged, and ways Milwaukee has remained resilient despite difficult times.

To learn more visit:

Milwaukee Community Care and Mutual Aid

Black Leaders Organizing for Communities

Milwaukee Public School

Center for Disease Control

Wisconsin Health and Human Services

My Vote

Census

Megan’s action steps include:

Thank your elected officials

Work at local election sites

Angela Harris’ action steps include:

Reach out to local food pantries

Complete mutual aid Google Form

Stay engaged after all this

Angela Lang’s action steps include:

Donate and amplify organizations doing work to address the crisis

Self-care

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