Bridge the City

Host Ben Rangel sits down with Melissa Soberalski, with Soberalski Law, and Fernanda Jimenez, with the Comite sin Fronteras, to discuss how recent immigration policies have impacted the immigrant community in Milwaukee. Ben and Melissa talk about some of the legal advice she’s providing to the immigrant community while his conversation with Fernanda focuses on how local activists are responding to recent policy changes. To learn more, visit: Comite sin Fronteras [https://www.instagram.com/comitesinfronteras/] Voces de la Frontera [https://vdlf.org/es/homepage-es/] Soberalski Law [https://www.soberalskilaw.com] Action Steps: Melissa’s Soberalski’s action steps include: Know your rights (print and distribute red cards) [https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas] Have your affairs in order in case someone in the family is detained Fernanda’s action steps include: Attend Comite Meetings and other events Bridge the City When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BridgeTheCityPodcast], Twitter [https://twitter.com/bridgethecitywi], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bridgethecitypodcast/?hl=en], or LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/11716836/]. We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/bridgethecity] so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue. Music by Casey Masters [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3J8M1AW8alFzWZaX0Fr104].  Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkmclaren/].

Host Ben Rangel sits down with both candidates for the third aldermanic district race on April 1st - Alex Brower and Daniel Bauman. Alex and Daniel discuss their plans for housing, public transit, economic investment, and more. In addition, to the full length conversations with Alex and Daniel, Ben details some information about the other items on the ballot. To learn more, visit: Bridge the City’s episode on WE Energies as a public utility [https://www.bridgethecitypodcast.com/listen/2023/9/20/episode-126-power-to-the-people-campaign?rq=we] Polling locations and what’s on your ballot [https://myvote.wi.gov] WUWM’s Voter Guides [https://www.wuwm.com/voterguide] Alex Brower’s Campaign Website [https://www.alexbrowerforcommoncouncil.org] Daniel Bauman’s Campaign Website [https://www.danielbaumanformke.com] Action Steps: Alex Brower’s action step includes: Find ways to become a leader in the city Daniel Bauman’s action step includes: Get involved in the community in a meaningful way Bridge the City When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BridgeTheCityPodcast], Twitter [https://twitter.com/bridgethecitywi], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bridgethecitypodcast/?hl=en], or LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/11716836/]. We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/bridgethecity] so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue. Music by Casey Masters [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3J8M1AW8alFzWZaX0Fr104].  Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkmclaren/].

Hosts Deisy Espana and Ben Rangel discuss the upcoming February 18th primary. They talk about the State Superintendent Race and the 3rd Aldermanic District Race. If you’re not sure what aldermanic district you are in, you can check here. To Learn more, visit: WUWM’s Information about the District 3 Common Council candidates [https://www.wuwm.com/government-politics/2025-02-03/meet-the-feb-18-primary-candidates-for-milwaukee-common-councils-district-3-seat] The Daily Cardinal’s Information about the State Superintendent candidates [https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/02/meet-the-candidates-in-wisconsins-state-superintendent-race] Information about where to vote and what’s on your ballot [https://myvote.wi.gov] Actions Step: Vote on February 18th, 2025. [https://myvote.wi.gov] Bridge the City When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BridgeTheCityPodcast], Twitter [https://twitter.com/bridgethecitywi], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bridgethecitypodcast/?hl=en], or LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/11716836/]. We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/bridgethecity] so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue. Music by Casey Masters [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3J8M1AW8alFzWZaX0Fr104].  Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkmclaren/].

Host Benjamin Rangel sits down with Taylor Korslin and John Everitt, volunteers with Rethink 794. They talk about the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s I-794 Lake Interchange Study and why they believe the best option is to remove the freeway. To learn more, visit: Rethink 794’s Website [https://www.rethink794.com] John Everitt’s Website [https://everittarchitecture.com] Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Website [https://www.794lakeinterchange.wisconsindot.gov] Action Steps: Contact your representative about this project [https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/My-Elected-Officials] Get involved in the project [https://www.rethink794.com/engage] Bridge the City When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BridgeTheCityPodcast], Twitter [https://twitter.com/bridgethecitywi], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bridgethecitypodcast/?hl=en], or LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/11716836/]. We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/bridgethecity] so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue. Music by Casey Masters [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3J8M1AW8alFzWZaX0Fr104].  Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkmclaren/].

Host Benjamin Rangel sits down with Jessica Luebbering [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-luebbering-6711703b/], former Executive Director of Father Gene’s Help Center. They talk about Jessica’s path to her position, the work of Father Gene’s Help Center, and what dignity means. To learn more, visit: Father Gene’s Help Center [https://www.fathergeneshelp.org] Ethical practices in buying clothes [https://shopduer.com/blogs/uncuffed/how-to-avoid-fast-fashion-10-actionable-ways-to-go-sustainable-duer?srsltid=AfmBOoo573EMYjQauTnBxZF-xuCslbrxwPby-Ppr9JGoRcjX2ldqtlMR] Action Steps: Jessica’s actions include: Donate clean, quality clothing to Father Gene’s Help Center [https://www.fathergeneshelp.org] Volunteer at Father Gene’s [https://www.fathergeneshelp.org] Reflect and be more intentional about your personal consumption of clothing Have a clothing swap, fix clothing that is damaged, and pay for higher quality, less disposable items when possible Bridge the City When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BridgeTheCityPodcast], Twitter [https://twitter.com/bridgethecitywi], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bridgethecitypodcast/?hl=en], or LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/11716836/]. We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/bridgethecity] so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue. Music by Casey Masters [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3J8M1AW8alFzWZaX0Fr104].  Logo and website design by Elizabeth McLaren [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkmclaren/].