Milwaukee PBS Digital
Segments from our award-winning broadcast programs, 10thirtysix, Adelante, Black Nouveau and The Arts Page. We will also feature never before heard or seen digital-first segments and specials! Tune in and be informed, entertained and updated about all things Milwaukee!
Episodes
349 episodes
Movers and Shakers | How William Rehnquist Went From Shorewood to the U.S. Supreme Court
Growing up in Shorewood, William Rehnquist once told his grade school teacher that he was “going to change the government.” His influential tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court helped shape the direction of the country for generations, sometimes co...
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Season 4
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Episode 81
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10:09
The Arts Page | Learn the secret of enlightenment from this Milwaukee ceramicist.
Tony Macias has been a long time resident at the House of RAD. The House of RAD, which has been in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood since it's inception, is in the process of moving to a new, bigger location in the Menomonee River Valley. The...
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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7:15
Black Nouveau | Spring Election - Know Your Rights
BLACK NOUVEAU reminds viewers about their rights for the upcoming Spring Election. We also feature poetry by Jonah Denae, and preview the Milwaukee Rep's "Ain't Misbehavin'." And, a profile of Rev. Joseph Ellwanger, a Lutheran minister minister...
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Season 4
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Episode 89
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5:04
Black Nouveau | Donzaleigh Abernathy - Full Speech
Donzaleigh Abernathy, daughter of Rev. Dr. Ralph Abernathy and goddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., talks about her experiences growing up in the Civil Rights Movement
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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50:47
Wisconsin Underground Rail Road | The Abolitionist Movement
Who were those who were helping freedom seekers travel through Wisconsin on the Underground Railroad? What were their motivations and why they were willing to risk violating federal law to do it?
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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Wisconsin's Underground Railroad | Joshua Glover
Explore the story of Joshua Glover, and learn how with the help of the citizens of Wisconsin he was broken out of jail and escaped to freedom in Canada.
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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2:58
Wisconsin's Underground Railroad | Caroline Quarlls
Discover the history of Caroline Quarlls, the first documented freedom seeker to travel through the state of Wisconsin, as told by her great, great, great granddaughter.
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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3:47
This artists appreciation for a mid-century era helped him find his niche.
Pete Klockau is a cartoonist, illustrator, and life long collector. He loves vintage toys, classic horror movies, and vinyl records. Several years ago Pete and his wife developed a fondness for tiki bars. The ambience and aesthetic of these est...
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Season 4
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Episode 88
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Wisconsin's Underground Railroad | The Fugitive Slave Act
Learn the history of the Fugitive Slave Act, the law that would change what slavery looked like and how the bill empowered an anti-slavery movement in Wisconsin.
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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4:35
Wisconsin's Underground Railroad
In the wake of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, freedom seekers began fleeing North, following Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers through the state into Canada to safety. Join Milwaukee PBS as we explore National Historic Landmarks, hear accounts of w...
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Season 4
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Episode 68
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29:46
Movers and Shakers | Wilbur & Ardie Halyard Fought Segregation With Their Bank
Wilbur and Ardie Halyard founded Columbia Savings and Loan, Wisconsin’s first Black-owned bank, to help Black families access credit and buy homes in segregated Milwaukee. Beyond their groundbreaking work in finance, the Halyards were deeply in...
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Season 4
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Episode 80
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10:20
Neto Atkinson - Catacumbas-de-Neto
Neto Atkinson, a bilingual Art Therapist and Professional Counselor,uses the creative process for healing and self-discovery, focusingon building cultural bridges in Milwaukee. Today, he will discuss his artistic philosophy, his new spa...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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5:25
Adelante | Authentic Conversations
Three conversations on Adelante! Greisa Martínez-Rosas (United We Dream) on immigration justice; Luis Noe-Bustamante (Pew Research Center) analyzing Latino opinion on Donald Trump; and activist Kayla Kuo from Milwaukee Anti-War on peace activis...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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26:46
Movers and Shakers | From Appleton to Hollywood: The Untold Story of Edna Ferber
Edna Ferber, the Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist who grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin, sharpened her storytelling skills as a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal. From her Midwest roots to the Hollywood adaptations of her bestselling books — inclu...
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Season 4
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Episode 79
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9:44
Black Nouveau | Element Everest-Blanks
Black Nouveau speaks with Element Everest-Blanks, Amplifier in Residence at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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7:31
Darkness blinds as much as light. Truth & wisdom from this multidisciplinary artist.
Step inside The Catacombs of Neto, a bilingual art museum in the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. Guatemalan-born artist and art therapist Neto Atkinson talks about his vision for a space where art is accessible to all. Neto uses the c...
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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6:31
Movers and Shakers | From Westlawn to the World Cup: How Jimmy Banks Changed Milwaukee Soccer
Jimmy Banks discovered the game of soccer while growing up in the Westlawn Housing Project and soon became an All-American player at Custer High School. He then went on to play for the U.S. national team in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. But...
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Season 4
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Episode 78
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10:58
Movers and Shakers | Charlotte Partridge & Miriam Frink: The Matriarchs of Milwaukee Modernism
Charlotte Partridge and Miriam Frink have been called the “matriarchs of Milwaukee modernism.” The two visionaries founded the Layton School of Art, which would eventually become the spiritual predecessor of the Milwaukee Institute of Art &...
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Season 4
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Episode 77
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10:31
Rhythm Cafe MKE | Mark Richard | VOL68 - Someday
“Someday” by Mark Richard is a hopeful and forward-looking song about embracing change and believing in what’s to come. Blending heartfelt vocals and reflective lyrics, the track captures the spirit of optimism that inspired the title of his al...
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Season 4
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Episode 77
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4:04
Influenced by the masters of the old world, this artist paints Milwaukee in a timeless style.
Artists do what they do because they are in love with the world. That's why great works of art often depict scenes from nature or daily life. Think of the paintings by Georgia O'Keefe of the varied landscapes of New Mexico or A Sunday Afternoon...
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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5:42
Black Nouveau | Segment | Flavors of Africa
We preview the upcoming "The Flavors of Africa Gala."
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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3:38
Black Nouveau | Segment | Milwaukee Community Journal
We visit the Milwaukee Community Journal celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year.
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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7:52
This artist's canvas' serve as an extension of his artistic expression.
One of the most inspiring things about artists is how they push the boundaries of their craft. As an artist you always have to keep searching for something that brings a fresh perspective to your work. For Milwaukee painter Jimmy Cobb he figure...
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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7:22
Rhythm Cafe MKE | Nathaniel K Lynn | VOL66 - Lancing In the Sun
“Lancing in the Sun” by Milwaukee violinist Nathaniel K. Lynn paints a vivid picture of open fields and radiant light. Inspired by the beauty of nature and the joy of simplicity, the piece invites you to imagine running freely through meadows, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 74
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2:37
Rhythm Cafe MKE | ILA ROSE | VOL64 - Milkweed
Wisconsin singer-songwriter ILa Rose returns with her hauntingly beautiful original song, “Milkweed.”Rooted in poetic lyricism and intimate folk-pop storytelling, Milkweed explores love, loss, and the feeling of being left behind after ...
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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