Books & Literature
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City Beat
The Milwaukee Anthology
May 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Editor Justin Kern joins the show to discuss what went into making a book that attempts to cover the entire city
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Book
The Voyage of Donald Baumgartner
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Kurt Chandler
High seas adventure weathered perilous storms. Excerpt from book on Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist.
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The Fabulous Train Photos of Wallace Abbey
May 18th, 2018 by Kevin P. Keefe and Scott Lothes
Milwaukee-based photographer captured a golden age. Excerpt from new book.
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Book Club
The Color of Law
May 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Urban Milwaukee book club reads history of how government segregated America.
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How to Survive Childhood Abuse
Apr 30th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
1 in 12 suffer sex abuse as children. Local author’s book offers hope.
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Book Club
Automating Inequality
Apr 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Learn -- and discuss -- how government automation is failing society's most vulnerable.
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Travel Channel Seeks City’s Secret “Treasure”
Jan 17th, 2018 by Brian Jacobson
"Expedition Unknown" to search for unique ceramic cask buried in 1981 but never found.
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Eyes on Milwaukee
How The Library Can Save You $750
Jan 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Or more. Per year. A guide to reclaiming your tax dollars.
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Echo
Discovering the Driftless Area
Nov 19th, 2017 by Kate Habrel
New book celebrates unique region never touched by glaciers, including western Wisconsin.
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The Shame of Milwaukee
Dec 12th, 2016 by Tula A. Connell
How race baiting was used against Mayor Zeidler in 1956 campaign. Excerpt from new book.
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I Am A Boy of Color
Nov 5th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Milwaukee mother of two multiracial sons authors a book about minority boys from many backgrounds.
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Frozen Custard Capital of the World
Nov 3rd, 2016 by The History Press
Why is Milwaukee the leading city for this uniquely rich treat? Excerpt from new book.