We're going to spend all of July illuminating the unsung heroes of our city: the dedicated regulars who fuel our bars, restaurants and museums, keeping the city running smoothly.

For the first episode, we start with the Milwaukee County Transit System and one of the hard-working bus operators who get us to the places we love. Listen as Rodney White shares his perspective from the other side of the yellow line, why he does what he does, the wonderful people he meets on a daily basis, and his favorite views of Milwaukee from beyond the wheel.

We kick off season 2 of "Be Seen" with a profile of Bobby Rivers, a national television host, entertainer, interviewer and actor who began his career in Milwaukee and eventually landed in New York City hosting his own show on VH1. From starting his career in the 1970s interviewing Bette Davis at WQFM, to eventually hosting celebrity interviews with Paul McCartney, Meryl Streep and many more on national television, Rivers has had an incredible career, both in Milwaukee and beyond. In our first episode, Rivers reflects candidly on the good and bad times he experienced in Milwaukee, including the racism and homophobia that caused him to leave, and how he would often work coded messages into his broadcasts as an open nod to the LGBTQ+ community.This episode contains strong language.

We're back for a second season of Radio Milwaukee's award-winning LGBTQ history podcast, "Be Seen," in partnership with the Wisconsin LGBTQ Histroy Project. In this preview episode, hosts Nate Imig and Michail Takach give a taste of all the exciting stories to come this season. Listen to the first season at RadioMilwaukee.org/BeSeen, and subscribe so you don't miss our second season beginning May 30, 2023.

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we continue our recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by sharing an intimate conversation with Radio Milwaukee's Leana Henderkott, who gives us a unique perspective on the Asian American experience and her own journey to forming a more complete identity.

May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the many contributions made by individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. To celebrate this month, we've teamed up with Milwaukee Repertory Theater to feature monologues from the production, The Heart Sellers.

Join Salam Fatayer and Kim Shine in a lively discussion about their top picks from this year's Milwaukee Film Fest lineup. From dramatic gems to thought-provoking documentaries, tune in for an insightful conversation on the films that have captured their hearts and minds.

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we close off our Body Image series by featuring people living with disabilities as we discuss how members of this community challenge inclusion and ableism.

In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we discuss how transgender individuals navigate body image issues and the unique challenges they face due to societal pressures around gender norms and beauty standards.

In this engaging and thought-provoking discussion, host Salam Fatayer and Element Everest Blanks explore the intricate relationships between Black hair and the hijab. Drawing from their personal experiences, we delve into the complexities and nuances of these often-misunderstood topics.

In today's society, hair has long been associated with beauty standards and can significantly impact individuals' self-esteem and confidence. In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, both Yomarie Castellan and Yousef Aladdin speak on the complexity of navigating beauty standards.