Hosts Benjamin Rangel and Ashlie Benson sit down with one another to ask you all, the listeners, for help! We are looking for new team members and would love your support. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about Bridge the City and potentially joining our team let us know! Contact us on social media or through our website bridgethecitypodcast.com. We are looking for people who are passionate about the city and about learning how to make a difference. No previous skills or knowledge about podcasting are required to apply. 

Please note that Bridge the City is a passion project run and operated by volunteers. Stipends are occasionally available.

Episode 109: Help Wanted

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

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Government

Host Deisy Espana sits down with Ingrid Walker-Henry, the President of the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association, to discuss the “Say Yes to MPS” campaign. Ingrid and Deisy talk about what the additional funding would mean for MPS and why the District needs additional revenue from taxpayers.

Episode 133: April 2024 Election Special (Bonus) - MPS Referendum

Hosts Deisy Espana and Ben Rangel sit down to talk about and discuss the upcoming election on Tuesday, April 2nd. They discuss the referendums on the ballot, the different aldermanic races, and other local elections.

Episode 132: April 2024 Election Special

Host Deisy Espana sits down with Galy Montes and Nataly Andrade, co-founders of Mercadera Market. They talk about the growth of Latina owned small businesses and their part in amplifying their voices.

Episode 131: Mercadera Market

Host Benjamin Rangel sits down with Lauren Hubbard, Director of Community Crisis Services at Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services. Ben and Lauren discuss how her teams serves the Milwaukee Community in a variety of ways and the work of the Mobile Health Crisis Team.

Episode 130: Milwaukee Mobile Health Crisis

Host Benjamin Rangel sits down in a Milwaukee Talkie with Brett Heaton Juarez. Ben and Brett talk about their relationship with finances and money, Brett’s new book, “Change from your Dollars”, and how to use your time and resources to support the Milwaukee Community.

Episode 109: Help Wanted

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