The latest episode of “Meeting in Middle America” with host Steven Olikara features a chat with Jeremi Suri, a historian, author and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, where he teaches in the history department and the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Their discussion explores the concept of leadership during crisis, framing the current pandemic in a historical perspective.

The latest episode of "Meeting in Middle America" with host Steven Olikara features Craig Gilbert, Washington bureau chief for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Their discussion highlights the impact of the pandemic on Wisconsin's upcoming elections and the Democratic National Convention planned for this summer.

The latest episode of "Meeting in Middle America" with host Steven Olikara features Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Milwaukee Institute Executive Director Kathleen Gallagher. Their conversation ranges from the future of the region's economy to local startup leader success stories.

This week's episode of "Meeting in Middle America" with host Steven Olikara dives into education issues with Erin Richards, a national education reporter for USA Today who previously covered K-12 for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The discussion highlights trends influencing education in the Midwest and across the country.

This episode of "Meeting in Middle America" with host Steven Olikara explores the radio world of Rhythm Lab Radio's Tarik Moody, who oversees digital strategy and innovation for 88Nine Radio Milwaukee. Their discussion explores the idea of using music as a vehicle for bringing people together.

The show's host, Steven Olikara, interviews Rep. Jonathan Brostoff, D-Milwaukee. The conversation highlights his approach to raising awareness for political issues, as well as legislation he's personally championed.

The show's host, Steven Olikara, is joined by Reps. Adam Neylon, R-Pewaukee, and Robyn Vining, D-Wauwatosa. Their discussion centers on the notion of coming together across political lines to move the state forward.

The show's host, Steven Olikara, sits down with Brian Thompson, director of the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center and president of the UW-Milwaukee Research Foundation; as well as Ilya Avdeev, director of innovation at UW-Milwaukee's LEC.