Best Voices River City Podcasts (2023)

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Voices: River City

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Pride Month and its malcontents, and bad takes by cops in office 1:03:58

11h ago1:03:58

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Today we do a fun little recap of the nazis who had been showing up to Sacramento City Council meetings in recent weeks, such as religious zealot Ryan Messano, Proud Boy Jeffrey Perrine, and "Scotty" from the dumbest white nationalist group in history. Oddly enough, when Sacramento community members showed up to remind the nazis that they weren't w…

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As She Rises

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The Delta 29:44

1h ago29:44

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For the last episode of the season, we’re traveling to the Colorado River Delta, south of Mexicali, Mexico: where all the waters from upstream are supposed to reach. Here, the Colorado River used to split into braided streams and tendrils, forming a complex estuary of riparian forests, rich wetlands, countless lagoons, and abundant wildlife. But to…

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498: Kahlief Adams: Street Fighter 6, Diablo 4, Meta Quest 3, Asgard's Wrath 2, 7th Guest VR, Stranger Things VR, Bulletstorm VR, Microsoft pulling Activision from the UK? Project Q streaming problems ... 1:59:08

10m ago1:59:08

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Jeff and Christian welcome Kahlief Adams from Spawn on Me back to the show this week to discuss Sony's CEO outlining potential problems with cloud gaming ahead of Project Q's launch, Microsoft's latest plan to circumvent the UK's CMA and advance their acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Meta's VR showcase, and more! The Playlist: Street Fight VI, D…

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Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia

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471: Mesa Franca: Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2022 47:56

27m ago47:56

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Mesa Franca needs no introduction to people in Bogotá, but for those considering visiting the Colombia capital, this restaurant, founded by María Paula Amador, Tom Hydzik and Iván Cadena, has gone from strength to strength as one of the pioneers in new Colombian cuisine since its founding in 2016. Previously, in Bogotá, one would dine out on tradit…

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Uniquely Milwaukee

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Black and gay, national broadcaster Bobby Rivers began his career in Milwaukee 41:23

21h ago41:23

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We kick off season 2 of "Be Seen" with a profile of Bobby Rivers, a national television host, entertainer, interviewer and actor who began his career in Milwaukee and eventually landed in New York City hosting his own show on VH1. From starting his career in the 1970s interviewing Bette Davis at WQFM, to eventually hosting celebrity interviews with…

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As She Rises

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The Rainwater 35:35

7d ago35:35

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The Sonoran Desert, situated at the bottom edge of Arizona, stretches out into the haze of a horizon, rippled with heat. It’s fed by thin tributaries of the river and, more often, watered by sparse rains. It’s a place that, in theory, could seem pretty inhospitable. But the Tohono O’odham nation has survived and thrived there, thanks in part to tra…

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497: Tom Marks: Sony Playstation Showcase, Spider-Man 2, Metal Gear Solid Delta, Towers of Aghasba, Alan Wake 2, Final Fantasy XVI, Project Q, Tears of the Kingdom, Humanity, After Us; Planet of Lana ... 2:05:59

18m ago2:05:59

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Jeff and Christian welcome Tom Marks from IGN to the show to break down all of the surprising and not-so surprising reveals from the Playstation Showcase, including Spider-Man 2, Metal Gear Solid Delta, and so much more! The Playlist: Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Humanity, After Us, Planet of Lana, Wildfrost, WoW Classic Hardcore Parting Gifts!…

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Voices: River City

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The paradox of tolerance (nazis at Sacramento City Hall) 1:08:59

2h ago1:08:59

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Today we're discussing the recent presence of horrific people at Sacramento City Hall in recent months. What can city officials do about them? And what can the community do about them? We are stronger than they are. And there are more of us. Thanks for listening and, as always: Twitter: @youknowkempa, @ShanNDSTevens, @guillotine4you Support us on P…

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Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia

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470: This Wound Full of Fish, the debut novel by Lorena Salazar Masso 53:22

21m ago53:22

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On this week's Colombia Calling podcast, we talk to Annie McDermott, the literary translator of Lorena Salazar Masso's debut novel: This Wound Full of Fish. We hear how McDermott interprets Sanchez' depictions and descriptions of Colombia's pacific Choco region, the importance of the land and the Atrato River and the ever present simmering tension …

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Uniquely Milwaukee

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LGBTQ+ history podcast 'Be Seen' season 2 preview 29:55

1d ago29:55

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We're back for a second season of Radio Milwaukee's award-winning LGBTQ history podcast, "Be Seen," in partnership with the Wisconsin LGBTQ Histroy Project. In this preview episode, hosts Nate Imig and Michail Takach give a taste of all the exciting stories to come this season. Listen to the first season at RadioMilwaukee.org/BeSeen, and subscribe …

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As She Rises

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The Accidental Sea 29:21

14d ago29:21

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In the southern valleys of California, lies a desert oasis known as the Salton Sea. The inland sea is picturesque— from afar. Up close, the beauty begins to fade. The sea is a result of diverting the Colorado River to the Imperial Valley for agriculture, and it’s filled with fertilizer, pesticides, and salt. Decades of drought have caused the sea t…

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496: Stephen Hilger: Tears of the Kingdom, Mortal Kombat 1, Overwatch 2 loses PvE, Blizzcon returns, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Darkest Dungeon 2, Walkabout Mini Golf; Humanity 1:51:24

23m ago1:51:24

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Jeff and Christian welcome Stephen Hilger from Into the Aether to the show this week to discuss the reveal of Mortal Kombat 1, no more PvE for Overwatch 2, the return of Blizzcon in 2023, and more! The Playlist: Darkest Dungeon 2, Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Star Wars Jedi Survivor VR Talk: Humanity, Walkabout Mini Golf Parting Gifts!…

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Voices: River City

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At long last: Sacramento council members question a cop budget 59:32

3h ago59:32

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Today we discuss a fascinating Sacramento City Council meeting discussing a proposed Sacramento Police Department budget that left at least three members on the dais questioning why we consider to spend our money on resources that simply do not prevent crime. First, Councilmember Valenzuela asked the big questions on our city's insufficient data su…

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Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia

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469: Saving Primates in Colombia 48:08

23m ago48:08

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Federico Pardo is a Colombian biologist, photographer and documentary filmmaker in addition to being a National Geographic Explorer, 2020. For the past four years he has been working on a documentary to highlight the plight of four critically endangered species of primate in Colombia. In order to get the information out there to a wider audience, t…

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Uniquely Milwaukee

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The AAPI immigrant experience: A journey of geography and identity 36:34

2h ago36:34

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On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we continue our recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by sharing an intimate conversation with Radio Milwaukee's Leana Henderkott, who gives us a unique perspective on the Asian American experience and her own journey to forming a more complete identity.…

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As She Rises

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The Aquifer 29:31

21d ago29:31

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Black Mesa is a high desert, arid, with few streams or rivers aboveground. Water tends to come from above or below: sometimes, as a gentle rain. Other times, a rushing monsoon. Navajo and Hopi people have called it home for thousands of years. Its water reservoirs— a complex system of underground pools called “aquifers”— sustain people, livestock, …

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495: Ash Parrish: Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo IV, Mario Picross, Project Bloom, World Video Game Hall of Fame, ROG Ally 1:43:58

26m ago1:43:58

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Jeff and Christian welcome Ash Parrish from The Verge to the show for the first time to discuss the release of Tears of the Kingdom, a new kind of game announcement from the Pokemon developers, four surprising games added to the World Video Game Hall of Fame, and more! The Playlist: The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo IV, Mario Picross…

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Voices: River City

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San Quentin reimagined, Lisa Kaplan is bad, and Dianne Feinstein’s inauspicious return 1:08:43

2d ago1:08:43

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Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that he would convert San Quentin prison from one of the worst carceral establishments in history into a rehabilitative and instructive facility that would help incarcerated folks find their way back into society upon release. And who would he pick to head up this project? None other than Sacramento mayor Da…

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Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia

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468: From business start-up to gentleman of leisure in Colombia 52:05

15h ago52:05

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On this week's Colombia Calling podcast we get to chew the fat (cockney rhyming slang for: "chat.") with long-time immigrant to Colombia and friend to the podcast, Eric Tabone. Tabone shares some of his insights into setting up a start-up here in Colombia, some of the dos and don'ts and how he ran this business successfully for 12 years before step…

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Uniquely Milwaukee

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Voices of Asian Immigrants Elders come to alive with The Heart Sellers Monologues. 30:20

16h ago30:20

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May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the many contributions made by individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. To celebrate this month, we've teamed up with Milwaukee Repertory Theater to feature monologues from the production, The Heart Sellers.…

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The Creek 31:23

28d ago31:23

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The Havasupai tribe lives at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, in Supai Village. Just north of the village, a hidden aquifer turns into Havasu Falls, a waterfall that cascades into a pool of blue-green water. This water has sustained the Havasupai people for centuries, nourishing their crops, softening the harsh conditions of the desert, and serving …

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494: Alex Sulman: Dead Island 2, Age of Wonders 4, Horizon Burning Shores, Street Fighter 6, Disney Speedstorm, Phil Spencer on Xbox, Unity layoffs 2:04:08

2d ago2:04:08

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Jeff and Christian welcome lead gameplay designer Alex Sulman to the show this week to discuss another round of layoffs at Unity, a surprisingly candid interview from Phil Spencer about the state of Xbox, and more! The Playlist: Horizon: Burning Shores, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Street Fighter 6 Demo, Disney Speedstorm, Dead Island 2, Age of Wonders…

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Voices: River City

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A serial killer in Davis targets unhoused folks, while police ignore their calls (plus a reading series) 1:12:21

6d ago1:12:21

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A man who experts say appears to be a serial killer has been terrorizing the people of Davis this week, carrying out three stabbings that killed two and severely injured one. Two of the victims were unhoused. We discuss the victims, the community's response, and the fact that police refused to follow up on a tip by one victim's friend two hours bef…

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Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia

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467: Chinese Investment in Colombia 59:23

8d ago59:23

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China’s engagement in Colombia has significantly increased in the past decade, whereas the country has openly embraced a warmer political and economic relationship with the middle kingdom, its political, diplomatic, and economic institutions are ill-equipped to understand and address the risks this closer relationship entails. On this week's Colomb…

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Uniquely Milwaukee

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What we watched (and loved) at the Milwaukee Film Fest 2023 40:06

8d ago40:06

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Join Salam Fatayer and Kim Shine in a lively discussion about their top picks from this year's Milwaukee Film Fest lineup. From dramatic gems to thought-provoking documentaries, tune in for an insightful conversation on the films that have captured their hearts and minds.By Radio Milwaukee

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493: Benjamin Watts: Redfall, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Honkai Star Rail, UK Blocks Microsoft Activision Blizzard acquisition, ROG Ally specs, Call of Duty yearly release 2:02:18

8d ago2:02:18

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Jeff and Christian welcome Benjamin Watts from IGN to the show this week to discuss the UK's CMA shocking block of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision/Blizzard, leaked specs for Asus' answer to the Steam Deck, Call of Duty not taking a year off, and more! The Playlist: Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Breath of the Wild, Redfall, Honkai Star Rail Parting…

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As She Rises

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The Source 32:39

1M ago32:39

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Lake Powell is long and thin. It snakes through the red-desert, running southwest through Utah, ending at the top of Arizona. From above, it looks like a human artery. From the inside, it's idyllic. The water is crystalline. Every year, millions of people flock to the lake to fish, canoe, and hike. Today, Lake Powell is around a fifth of its origin…

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Voices: River City

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Bad firefighters and Tucker Carlson’s demise 1:08:22

14d ago1:08:22

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Today we're joined by an incredibly fun new host in one of the best people we know on earth--"antifa teacher" Gabriel Gipe! We're discussing the recent storylines of bad behavior by the Sacramento Fire Department, as well as the recent firing of racist firebrand Tucker Carlson from Fox News. This was extra special, given Carlson's segment on Gabe b…

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Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia

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466: What's in a name? The Evolution of contemporary Art in Latin America and Colombia 54:30

15d ago54:30

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On this Episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, we address the evolution of Art in Latin America and Colombia and are led through this fascinating subject and its personal and political connotations by Colombian expert, Daniela Galán. Daniela Galán is a Colombian artist and art historian from Goldsmiths University. Since she started her career as …

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Uniquely Milwaukee

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Leaving no one behind: How the disabled community challenges inclusion and ableism 51:17

15d ago51:17

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On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we close off our Body Image series by featuring people living with disabilities as we discuss how members of this community challenge inclusion and ableism.By Radio Milwaukee

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492: Ian Higton: Dead Island 2, Meet your Maker, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, Dredge, Street Fighter 6 demo, Nintendo Indie World showcase, Sega acquires Rovio, Firewall Ultra 1:55:21

18d ago1:55:21

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Jeff and Christian welcome Ian Higton from Eurogamer to the show to discuss his hands-on with Firewall Ultra, Sega's acquisition of the developer of Angry Birds, and Nintendo's latest spotlight on Indie Games for Switch The Playlist: Meet your Maker, Dead Island 2, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC, Dredge, Street Fighter 6 Demo VR Talk: F…

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Voices: River City

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Dr. Flojaune Cofer is a Sacramento mayoral candidate and a special guest we’ve certainly never met 1:41:22

21d ago1:41:22

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Today we're joined by a very special guest in Dr. Flojaune Cofer, candidate for mayor of Sacramento. She's a public health expert, chair of a major Sacramento city citizens' committee, and community advocate. Interestingly, we've never heard of Flo. Enjoy our chat! Thanks for listening and, as always: Twitter: @youknowkempa, @ShanNDSTevens, @guillo…

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Uniquely Milwaukee

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Beyond the binary: Transgender voices in the body positivity movement and embracing body diversity 44:57

22d ago44:57

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In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we discuss how transgender individuals navigate body image issues and the unique challenges they face due to societal pressures around gender norms and beauty standards.By Radio Milwaukee

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Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia

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465: A History of Coca Prohibition in Colombia 59:10

22d ago59:10

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For decades, coca eradication and substitution, to purportedly stop the cocaine trade at its source, were Colombia’s only policy responses to a plant that had always been part of its culture. These policies failed to reduce long-term coca cultivation, while harming the most vulnerable communities in the country and escalating the Americas’ longest …

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491: Danny Bogue: Final Fantasy XVI, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, RE4 Remake, FFVII Remake, T’Chia, Cyberpunk 2077 Overdrive Mode, MLB The Show 23, Wartales, Vertigo ... 1:56:08

23d ago1:56:08

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Jeff and Christian welcome Danny Bogue from The Good Gamer Club to the show this week to discuss new trailers for Tears of the Kingdom and Final Fantasy 16, a huge delay for Suicide Squad Kills the Justice League, ChatGPT for NPCs, and more! The Playlist: RE4 Remake, FFVII Remake, T’Chia, Cyberpunk 2077 Overdrive Mode, MLB The Show 23, Wartales VR …

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Uniquely Milwaukee

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Bonus Minisode: All about that hair: Salam and Element talk Black hair and the hijab 20:44

2M ago20:44

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In this engaging and thought-provoking discussion, host Salam Fatayer and Element Everest Blanks explore the intricate relationships between Black hair and the hijab. Drawing from their personal experiences, we delve into the complexities and nuances of these often-misunderstood topics.By Radio Milwaukee

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Voices: River City

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Foster youth in cells and Feinstein’s absence 51:23

28d ago51:23

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Today we're discussing a disturbing story coming out of Sacramento County, where officials--seemingly unable to find a place to properly shelter the region's foster youth--have decided to illegally 'house' them in a former youth detention center's cells. We then discuss Dianne Feinstein, the 89-year-old US senator from California who has been absen…

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Introducing Season 3 2:15

1M ago2:15

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Premiering May 1 wherever you get your podcasts. As She Rises is back for its third season with a new host: Leah Thomas, founder of The Intersectional Environmentalist. This season, As She Rises is traversing the Colorado River Basin downstream, understanding water through a new lens and centering stories of resilience in the face of the drought. I…

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Uniquely Milwaukee

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Breaking the silence: Men and women navigate beauty standards from hair to height 41:38

29d ago41:38

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In today's society, hair has long been associated with beauty standards and can significantly impact individuals' self-esteem and confidence. In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, both Yomarie Castellan and Yousef Aladdin speak on the complexity of navigating beauty standards.By Radio Milwaukee

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Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia

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464: Black and Foreign in Colombia 1:00:52

29d ago1:00:52

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What inspires a practicing lawyer from St Louis, Missouri to give it all up to move to Cali, Colombia to teach English as a foreign language. Well, this is what Todd Cooley did and we hear about his experiences as a black American in Colombia. Hear a new episode that takes in race, identity and place and a great conversation about it all. The Colom…

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490: Steven Spohn: PS5 Pro rumors, ASUS ROG Ally, PS handheld, new Street FIghter movie, Minecraft movie with Jason Momoa, Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure, Crimeboss, Marvel Snap, Shogun Showdown Prologue ... 1:45:27

1M ago1:45:27

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Jeff and Christian welcome Steven Spohn from Ablegamers back to the show this week to discuss the rumors of a Playstation 5 Pro SKU, the exploding handheld market, new video game movies of Street Fighter and Minecraft, and more! The Playlist: Crimeboss, Marvel Snap, Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure, Shogun Showdown Prologue Tabletop Time: Rememberin…

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Voices: River City

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Camp Resolution signs a lease while sweeps persist 1:07:20

2M ago1:07:20

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Today we discuss the massive win for unhoused Sacramentans in the Camp Resolution lease and, hopefully, how we can move with municipalities moving forward. We also acknowledge the violence the county levied against our friends on the same day of this win, and what needs to be done about that. Sacramento City Council's Law and Legislative Committee …

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Uniquely Milwaukee

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Real Women, Real Bodies: Two Women Get Candid About Their Body Image Journeys 33:02

2M ago33:02

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In a world that constantly bombards us with images of "perfect" bodies, Yasmine Mohamed Ahmed and Iuscely Flores have decided to speak out about their own experiences with body image. In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, they share their struggles with self-acceptance, the impact of societal beauty standards, and the journey to learning to respec…

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And the Oscar goes to… 1:19:01

2M ago1:19:01

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We’re back and this time we’re talking about the Oscars. The big winners and the even bigger snubs. We also take a dive into Forrest Gump and how did he make things seem so simple. And then we discuss the cinematic masterpiece that is “Tropic Thunder” and Kirk Lazarus’ solid acting advice. And if you’re looking for some music. We have some playlist…

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489: Frank Ellerbe: E3 canceled, Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Vampire Survivors Tides of the Foscari, Wild Hearts, Dredge, The Last of Us Part 1 PC, Vive XR Elite, Walking Dead Saints and Sinners, After ... 1:47:29

1M ago1:47:29

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Jeff and Christian welcome Frank Ellerbe, aka Techniq, to the show this week to discuss the death of E3, 10 minutes of revealing new Tears of the Kingdom gameplay, new DLC for Jeff's Game of 2022, and more! The Playlist: Wild Hearts, Dredge, The Last of Us Part 1 PC VR Talk: Vive XR Elite headset, C-Smash VRS demo, Walking Dead Saints and Sinners P…

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BONUS CONTENT: C-Smash VRS interview with Jörg Tittel and Cory Schmitz 41:33

1M ago41:33

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In this Bonus Content conversation, Christian Spicer sat down to chat with Jörg Tittel and Cory Schmitz, two of the people behind the upcoming PSVR2 game, C-Smash VRS. It's a great conversation about appreciating iconic design, Dreamcast "vibes," designing for VR, and more. The C-Smash VRS demo is available on the PlayStation Store now.…

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Voices: River City

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The Social Justice Politicorps report card! 1:04:15

2M ago1:04:15

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Today we open with a chat about Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz getting owned by Senator Bernie Sanders over his union busting crimes and the absurdity of the billionaire "victim." We're then joined by our friends with Social Justice Politicorps, who welcome every Sacramento resident to take part on their site in filling out local officials' report ca…

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Colombia Calling - The English Voice in Colombia

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463: Volcanic Activity in Colombia Explained 1:07:03

2M ago1:07:03

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Our guest this week is Natalia Pardo, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the Universidad de los Andes. Natalia is a geologist at the National University of Colombia (Bogotá), with a Master’s of Science degree with an emphasis in volcanology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), and a doctorate in physical vo…

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Uniquely Milwaukee

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'By Every Measure' Season 2: Channeling generations of Black resilience for a better Milwaukee 22:49

1M ago22:49

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HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee podcast will explore new topics and expand on select topics we covered in season one. By Every Meas…

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488: Anthony Taormina: Redfall, Resident Evil 4 remake, Lord of the Rings Gollum, Lego 2k Drive, Counterstrike 2, Unreal Engine 5.2, GDC, TMNT Last Ronin, Above Snakes, Tchia 1:57:54

1M ago1:57:54

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Jeff and Christian welcome one of their favorite guests, Anthony Taormina from Gamerant.com to discuss the latest in the Microsoft Activision acquisition, Epic's Unreal GDC presentation, three big new game announcements, and more! The Playlist: Redfall, LOTR: Gollum, Resident Evil 4, Tchia, Above Snakes Parting Gifts!…

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