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
322 episodes
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 69
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10:31
Rhythm Cafe MKE | Bear in the Forest | VOL60 - Blood Is Sweet
🩸 Blood is Sweet – An Original Song by Bear in the Forest (Baron the Forest)“Blood is Sweet” dives into the dark and beautiful tension between love, desire, and self-preservation. Written after binge-watching True Blood, this song chann...
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Season 4
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Episode 65
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5:50
Black Nouveau | Fatherhood Summit 2025
Black Nouveau discusses Milwaukee's Fatherhood Summit, a day of community and connection, with helpful resources, engaging workshops, and valuable services designed for fathers and families.
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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7:07
Rhythm Cafe MKE | John Sieger | VOL58 - Remember Me
🎵 Remember Me – A Sentimental Acoustic Journey“Remember Me” is a heartfelt, nostalgic song about love, longing, and holding onto connection through life’s ups and downs. Written during a reflective period in the early ’90s—when I was ne...
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Season 4
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Episode 62
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3:36
For this Washington County man one man's garbage is the beginning of a work of art.
In episode of The Arts Page, host Sandy Maxx and team takes us to the rolling hills of Colgate, Wisconsin, to explore a hidden treasure of the local art scene: Spectacular Sculpture.Meet Paul Bobrowitz, a former carpenter turne...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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7:53
Adelante | Reynaldo Hernández
Artist Reynaldo Hernández is a master of urban art and a renowned muralist. Through his eyes, we witness how a single brushstroke can transform a wall into a powerful narrative of community, heritage, and hope.El artista Reynaldo Hernán...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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6:04
Adelante | Latino Veterans
Returning to the program today is Wisconsin State Representative for the 8th District Sylvia Ortiz-Vélez to talk about a joint resolution honoring and recognizing the important contributions of Latino veterans from Wisconsin.Hoy regresa...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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7:37
Adelante | Timothy Muth ACLU Attorney
We are joined once again by Timothy Muth, an ACLU attorney, who is here to discuss the legal challenge against the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act and the mass deportations to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison.
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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9:29
Black Nouveau | MLK Jr. Speech Winner
Big conversations start tonight on Black Nouveau. We’re spotlighting the 2025 MLK Jr. Speech Winner.
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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6:36
Black Nouveau | Black Film Festival Selections
Big conversations start tonight on Black Nouveau. We’re previewing Black Film Festival selections.
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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5:55
Rhythm Cafe MKE | Brandon Payton Carrillo | VOL56 - I Will Never Hurt You
"I Will Never Hurt You" – Brandon Payton-Carrillo & Roi EvansWelcome to our world of love, trust, and reassurance. "I Will Never Hurt You" is a deeply intimate song that explores the beauty of connection and vulnerability in relatio...
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Season 4
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Episode 59
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4:52
Black Nouveau | Navigating the post-ACA landscape
Big conversations start tonight on Black Nouveau. We’re addressing family support in a post-ACA landscape.
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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6:49
Black Nouveau | Segment | Black Cowboys
Big conversations start tonight on Black Nouveau. In this segment we’re diving into “Black Cowboys".
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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7:14
Rhythm Cafe MKE | Maximiano | VOL54 - You Have A Heart In Me
A song about forgiveness, written from the belly of a difficult winter.Join Maximiano for a raw and honest performance of their original song, "You Have a Heart in Me."This song was written during a time of painful separation, b...
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Rhythm Cafe MKE | Lainey Lou | VOL52 - Pull Tab Princess
Join Lainey Lou for a fun, grounded performance of her original song, "Pull Tab Princess."This track captures that unique, "on top of the world" feeling you get from a simple, unexpected moment of joy. Lainey Lou shares that the song wa...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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5:50
Rhythm Cafe MKE | Orlando Peña | VOL50 - Waxing
Waxing" is a tender, hopeful love song born out of self-reflection and a rare moment of emotional clarity. Written during a transformative period in Orlando Peña’s life, the song serves as a spiritual sequel to a previous piece called "Waning,"...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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6:34
Mark Richard | VOL67 - The Question
“The Question” by Mark Richard and Gordy Smith is a tender, reflective song about love, memory, and the hope that a deep connection can endure. With gentle melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the song captures that fleeting, dreamlike moment of wond...
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Season 4
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Episode 76
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3:49
Rhythm Cafe MKE | Mark Richard | Meet The Artist
Meet Milwaukee musician and songwriter who began his journey in Catholic school choirs before forming his first band, The Files, in 1987. After a long hiatus to raise a family, he returned to music with collaborator Mike Zuda, creating the albu...
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Season 4
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Episode 75
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2:45
Nathaniel K Lynn | VOL65 - Deceit
Milwaukee violinist Nathaniel K. Lynn presents his original composition “Deceit.” The piece explores the feeling of false security — believing you’re protected, only to realize that safety may have been an illusion all along. Through haunting m...
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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3:14
Rhythm Cafe MKE | Nathaniel K Lynn | Meet the Artist
Meet Nathaniel K. Lynn, a Milwaukee-based violinist whose journey began at just three years old with the Suzuki method. From his early years performing in the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra to his current work as a freelance musician, Natha...
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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3:15
ILA ROSE | VOL63 - Class Crush
Meet Ila Rose, a Wisconsin-born folk-pop singer-songwriter whose heartfelt storytelling turns everyday emotions into melody. In her original song “Class Crush,” Ila captures the sweet ache and playful fantasy of admiring someone from afar — tha...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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4:33
Rhythm Cafe MKE | Ila Rose | Meet The Artist
Meet a rising Wisconsin singer-songwriter whose sound blends folk, pop, and a touch of theater-inspired drama. Growing up in a musical family in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, she found her voice through songwriting during the pandemic—turning a difficu...
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Season 4
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Episode 69
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3:40
Lucas LaBeau | VOL61-You Looked My Way
Join Lucas LaBeau, keyboardist and music producer from Milwaukee, and vocalist John Stanford as they perform their original song “You Look My Way.”Created in the summer of 2024, this track blends 70s-inspired soul vibes with modern R&am...
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Season 4
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Episode 67
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8:41
Rhythm Cafe MKE | Lucas LaBeau | Meet The Artist
Meet a rising star in contemporary jazz, R&B, and neo-soul! Born in Pittsburgh and raised in Wisconsin, this talented pianist began with classical piano before discovering his love for jazz in middle school. Now a freshman at the Berkeley C...
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Season 4
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Episode 66
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5:42
Bear in the Forest | VOL59 - Wild Rice Flower
“Wild Rice Flower” is a love song born from the meeting of spirit, land, and resistance. It tells the story of falling in love with someone whose heart is rooted in care—for people, for the earth, and for the living traditions that sustain both...
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Season 4
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Episode 64
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6:01