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Uniquely Milwaukee
Our flagship program finds the stories in Milwaukee that lift your spirits, prompt you to think, make you feel grateful and inspire you to do more. They connect you to our community, shining a spotlight on what is good about the city, what still needs work, and what makes it Uniquely Milwaukee.
Episodes
Uniquely MilwaukeeMilwaukee creatives behind 'Unfinished Legacy' and 'Cinema Bryce'
On this week's Uniquely Milwaukee episode, we meet the creative duo behind the streetwear brand "Unfinished Legacy." The brand started in Milwaukee and has…
Uniquely MilwaukeeSpecters, scents and inspiration: an interview with Willem Dafoe
Specters, scents and inspiration: an interview with Willem Dafoe
Uniquely MilwaukeeVeterans open up about mental health all while golfing
At an event set up by Next18, we sat down with veterans in a unique setting to talk about how — and if — they take care of their mental health.
Uniquely Milwaukee'Be Seen' Episode 6: How did Wisconsin respond to HIV and AIDS?
We hear from two leaders of vital organizations in Wisconsin’s response: Sue Dietz, the original co-founder of AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, and Mark…
Uniquely Milwaukee'Be Seen' Episode 5: What is Wisconsin’s longest running gay bar?
This is It co-owner George Schneider talks about creating an intentionally inclusive community at Wisconsin's longest running LGBTQ bar. Then, Michail speaks…
Uniquely Milwaukee'Be Seen' Episode 4: Wisconsin’s most notable women’s bars
Walker’s Pint owner Betsy Boenning speaks to Milwaukee having one of only 21 women’s bars left in the country. Milwaukee natives Maryann “Flash” Gorski and…
Uniquely Milwaukee'Be Seen' Episode 3: When was Wisconsin’s first drag show?
Wisconsin drag legends BJ Daniels and Tempest Heat share firsthand experiences entertaining in the 1980s to the present, particularly how the community came…
Uniquely Milwaukee'Be Seen' Episode 2: When was it illegal to be LGBTQ in Wisconsin?
Bob Schmidt, owner of the M&M Club, speaks about opening the now closed bar when it was illegal to be gay and being among the few establishments to have open…
Uniquely Milwaukee'Be Seen' Episode 1: Wisconsin’s first LGBTQ Uprising
Eight years before Stonewall, Milwaukee had its own LGBTQ uprising at the Black Nite bar. Featuring audio from the from the Archives Department, University of…
Uniquely MilwaukeeKoala Cosplay and The Cosplay Dad prove that cosplay is for everyone
Amber Jackson and her father Kevin Jackson have taken the world by storm as Koala Cosplay and The Cosplay Dad by not only expressing their love for their…
Uniquely MilwaukeeThe COVID generation: How women navigated pregnancy during a pandemic Pt.2
As we present these stories of pregnancy, we want to acknowledge the national conversation happening around the U.S. Supreme Court and the potential for Roe v…
Uniquely MilwaukeeThe COVID generation: How women navigated pregnancy during a pandemic.
Experience the real stories of people who have given birth during the pandemic with a monologue series titled Pandemic Pregnancies and Popsicles!
Uniquely MilwaukeeThe plague of sexual assault violence in Milwaukee's music scene
With incidents ranging from catcalling, unwanted touching to escalated stalking and rape, Milwaukee DJ Fortune speaks up for sexual assault survivors. For…
Uniquely MilwaukeeThe Beginings of Milwaukee Film
As we look ahead to the 2022 Milwaukee Film Festival, finally back again in person this year, we were wondering how this sorely missed Milwaukee tradition got…
Uniquely MilwaukeeLiving without alcohol in America's drunkest state
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. On this episode, we hear from a various Wisconsinites who do not drink alcohol and how they are living a "normal" life…
Uniquely MilwaukeeHow Milwaukee is creating empathy in its architecture
Empathy comes in many forms and can be seen everywhere. Learn how Milwaukee is creating empathy in its built environment, particularly for those re-entering…
Uniquely MilwaukeeDo bodegas exist in Milwaukee?
Bodegas: these stores are common in places like NYC, Philadelphia, and even Chicago. But in a place like Milwaukee that's often dubbed as "Smallwaukee", do…
Uniquely MilwaukeeSpend your next game night at Deaf trivia
Spend your next game night at Deaf trivia
Uniquely MilwaukeeWhat International Women's Day means to Yasmine Mohamed Ahmed
What International Women's Day means to Yasmine Mohamed Ahmed
Uniquely MilwaukeeMilwaukee rallies behind International Women's Day 2022
Milwaukee rallies behind International Women's Day 2022
Uniquely Milwaukee"Mala", one women’s journey taking care of her aging mother
"Mala", one women’s journey taking care of her aging mother
Uniquely MilwaukeeOriginal 88Nine DJ Element reflects station's 15th birthday, growth, authenticity
Radio Milwaukee is turning 15 this year! One of the ways we’re celebrating this milestone is by recognizing three of the original on-air voices who helped…
Uniquely MilwaukeeOriginal 88Nine DJ Kat Froehlich looks back on station's 15th Birthday
Radio Milwaukee is turning 15 this year! One of the ways we're celebrating this milestone is by recognizing three of the original on-air voices who helped…
Uniquely MilwaukeeDJ Marcus Doucette reflects on 15 years with Radio Milwaukee
Radio Milwaukee is turning 15 this year! One of the ways we're celebrating this milestone is by recognizing three of the original on-air voices who helped…
Uniquely MilwaukeeDori Zori Love Stories: Brandy Boyd and her dog, Gus
Love comes in all forms, and Dori Zori celebrates them all! On this Dori Zori Love Story, DZ chats with Brandy Boyd about her love, Gus, a dog she raised as a…
Uniquely MilwaukeeDori Zori Love Stories: Christine and Scott Mendelsohn
Love comes in all forms, and Dori Zori celebrates them all! On this Dori Zori Love Story, DZ chats with 88Nine super volunteer and supporter, Christine…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMeet Kavon Cortez-Jones, 88Nine’s new ‘Storyteller in Residence’
Kavon Cortez-Jones is a Milwaukee-based writer and poet, as he is the pilot in our new Storyteller in Residence program. As a lifelong Milwaukee resident, his…
Uniquely Milwaukee'Drown Me' by Kavon Cortez-Jones
88Nine's first ever Storyteller in Residence, Kavon Cortez-Jones, performs his poem "Drown Me."
Uniquely Milwaukee'Whiskey' by Kavon Cortez-Jones
88Nine's first ever Storyteller in Residence, Kavon Cortez-Jones, performs his poem "Whiskey."
Uniquely Milwaukee'Lake Michigan' by Kavon Cortez-Jones
88Nine's first ever Storyteller in Residence, Kavon Cortez-Jones, performs his poem "Lake Michigan."
Uniquely Milwaukee'Fried Baloney-N-Kool-Aid' by Kavon Cortez-Jones
88.9's first ever Storyteller in Residence delivers his poem "Fried Baloney-N-Kool-Aid."
Uniquely MilwaukeeBlackistory, a game-based app that aims to teach Black history
Blackistory, a game-based app that aims to teach Black history
Uniquely MilwaukeeMeet the 2021 Radio Milwaukee Music Awards Rising Star, Trinity Grace
In addition to the music categories in our annual award show, the Radio MIlwaukee Music Awards also recognize the work of individuals who are working to…
Uniquely MilwaukeeMeet the 2021 Music Ambassador of the Year, Kennita Hickman
In addition to the music categories in our annual award show, the Radio MIlwaukee Music Awards also recognize the work of individuals who are working to…
Uniquely MilwaukeeLet's talk about consent with Element Everest-Blanks
Let's talk about consent with Element Everest-Blanks
Uniquely MilwaukeeHow Milwaukee looked like 30 years ago, according to John Gurda
How Milwaukee looked like 30 years ago, according to John Gurda
Uniquely MilwaukeeHere's all you need to know about COVID vaccines, according to the CEO of Hayat Pharmacy
Here's all you need to know about COVID vaccines, according to the CEO of Hayat Pharmacy
Uniquely MilwaukeeHere's why Justin Barney and Element Everest-Blanks got vaccinated.
Here's why Justin Barney and Element Everest-Blanks got vaccinated.
Uniquely MilwaukeeHere's why Nate Imig and Anthony Foster got vaccinated.
Here's why Nate Imig and Anthony Foster got vaccinated.
Uniquely MilwaukeeHere's why Dori Zori and Marcus Doucette got vaccinated.
Here's why Dori Zori and Marcus Doucette got vaccinated.
Uniquely MilwaukeeMilwaukee's Talking Book and Braille Library keeps making books accessible
Milwaukee's Talking Book and Braille Library keeps making books accessible
Uniquely MilwaukeeEllas Café plans to become a safe space for LGBTQ+ and Latinx folks
Ellas Café plans to become a safe space for LGBTQ+ and Latinx folks
Uniquely MilwaukeeCulture is the mission behind this upcoming wellness center
Culture is the mission behind this upcoming wellness center
Uniquely MilwaukeeHow to Actually Graduate in a Virtual World, a short play by First Stage
How to Actually Graduate in a Virtual World, a short play by First Stage