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Audrey Nowakowski/WUWMAs Bob Reitman’s new album 12th House showcases his spoken word poetry, WUWM wanted to connect him with different generations of poets to learn more about what the practice means to them and share some of their work. This poets roundtable features Reitman, Milwaukee poet and musician Bryon Cherry and Milwaukee's current Youth Poet Laureate Jodie Jasim. -
First They Came For My College/First They Came For My College"First They Came For My College" explores the political takeover of New College in Florida and what it means for schools around the country. It's playing at the Milwaukee Dialogues Documentary film festival.
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Bob Reitman’s first spoken word album The Eleventh House came out in the 70s. 54 years later, he’s releasing a follow-up album of his poetry called 12th House. Reitman and his album engineer and producer, Gary Tanin, share why they wanted to return to releasing poetry with WUWM's Lauri Jones. -
Immigration stories often focus on what’s gained and the dreams fulfilled. But what gets left behind? Filmmakers Eddie Sánchez and Madeline McGuire look into the price of assimilation in their films. -
The tested Pilot Elite was among the quietest SUVs I’ve driven all year, maybe several years. -
This month's Books and Beyond highlights MPL’s partnership with Reach Out and Read, a nonprofit that incorporates books into pediatric care to encourage families to read together. -
Bowling is a beloved American pastime. The sport's roots run deep in Milwaukee, which previously held the title of "America’s Bowling Capital." -
414 Art Revival is a new second-hand craft store and community space in West Allis, Wisconsin. -
Flags were waving and salsa music was roaring Sept. 12, as the Puerto Rican Festival of Wisconsin took over the Summerfest grounds. Hispanic Heritage month is Sept. 15 - Oct. 15. -
In a perfect world we’d all drive a Mazda MX-5 Miata, the skies would be clear, the temperatures warm, and all roads would be freshly paved. -
Kinstone is a modern megalithic sculpture park that features massive stones and hand crafted buildings amongst the natural beauty the state has to offer. -
Meet Betty Suárez, founder of 'Aprende with Señora Betty,' a bilingual early literacy program that teaches children Spanish through storytelling, singing, dancing and more!
