Podcasts
Bike to Work with The Bicycle Federation
It's almost Bike to Work Week, and the Bike Fed wants to get Milwaukee out on two wheels. Today, Exec. Director Kevin Hardman talks about how first pedal is often the hardest.
Jun 2nd, 2011 by Third Coast Daily
A view of Milwaukee on two wheels
The city's Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Dave Schlabowske talks about plans for a more bike-friendly Milwaukee and the benefits of experiencing our fair city on two wheels.
May 26th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Small behaviors, big change
Want to save the planet? Environmental stewardship begins with you. Ken Leinbach of the Urban Ecology Center talks about how simple behaviors can have a huge impact.
May 19th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
The buzz on urban beekeeping
Honeybees play a vital role in the food system, but they are in peril. Today, Beepods co-founder Charlie Koenen talks about how saving the bees can potentially save the world.
May 12th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
A hen named Milwaukee
A silkie chicken, to be exact. Today, Mark chats with "Milwaukee" and Jessica Lane of Cream City Hens about the benefits of backyard henkeeping.
May 5th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Building communities, one garden at a time
Through the Victory Garden Initiative, Gretchen Mead uses urban agriculture to connect people to sustainable food sources, and in turn, to each other.
Apr 28th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Domestic Violence: A survivor’s story
After decades of experiencing violence in the home, Jenissee Volpintesta was able to break the cycle of abuse for her family. Today, she shares her story.
Apr 21st, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
The psychology of domestic abuse
How much does environment inform behavior? Social worker Cathy Arney explains how gender roles, societal messages and abuse at home affect the cycle of violence.
Apr 14th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Breaking the chain of domestic violence
Daystar Inc.'s long-term transitional home offers shelter and resources to battered women, helping them to become financially stable and emotionally independent.
Apr 7th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Creating a safe place for victims of domestic abuse
In 2009, domestic violence rates reached a 10-year high. In Milwaukee, the Sojourner Family Peace Center works to aid victims and end violence through education.
Mar 31st, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Helping students reach their true potential
Mark talks with MPS teacher Ralph Janes about how theater and the arts are powerful tools for creating autonomous, high-achieving students.
Mar 24th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
Using the arts to address the whole child
As programs are stripped from schools, Christina Ratatori uses A.R.T. to collaborate with teachers, artists and students to get the arts back in education.
Mar 17th, 2011 by Mark Metcalf
