Why Race Matters

Black journalism, identity and industry

Guests Earl Arms and Enjoyiana Nururdin explore the challenges Black media professionals face navigating identity, authenticity and audience expectations. From representation gaps to workplace dynamics, they discuss humanizing stories, building community trust and creating inclusive spaces in journalism. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/black-journalism-identity-and-industry/?seriesID=69908

Climate Change and Gentrification in Milwaukee

Climate change is reshaping cities — and deepening racial inequities. Host Angela Fitzgerald talks with Dr. Nicole Robinson about how environmental shifts and rising property values are accelerating gentrification in Milwaukee’s Black neighborhoods. They explore the ties between climate, housing policy and community displacement. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/climate-change-and-gentrification-in-milwaukee/?seriesID=69908

Racial Identity and Belonging

Racial identity is simultaneously personal and shaped by society, culture and history. Angela Fitzgerald speaks with Jonathan Delgado about navigating identity in a world where who you are may be questioned or denied. They explore how stereotypes, rejection, and isolation impact mental health, and what it means to find strength in identity despite exclusion. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/racial-identity-and-belonging/?seriesID=69908

Food Deserts and Racial Disparities

Food deserts limit access to healthy, affordable food — especially in communities of color. Angela Fitzgerald visits with Marium Nunez of Luna's Groceries in Madison who shares how neighborhoods are tackling food inequity through local action. Together, they explore the racial and systemic barriers to food access — and the grassroots solutions changing that reality. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/food-deserts-and-racial-disparities/?seriesID=69908

Reentry after incarceration in Wisconsin

Reentry after incarceration poses major challenges, especially in Wisconsin, where Black residents face the highest incarceration rate in the U.S. Guest Dynae Saba explores what it means to rebuild a life after prison, focusing on systemic barriers to housing and employment—and how race shapes reentry experiences. For transcripts, video, and more information about this episode please visit our episode page at: https://pbswisconsin.org/podcast_episode/reentry-after-incarceration-in-wisconsin/?seriesID=69908