Angela Lang
Our Labor Day Edition (Hour 2)
In the second hour of the show, Angela Lang talks to us about her history with the labor movement, specifically with SEIU and how that time with them informed the framework of her own group: Black Leaders Organizing For Communities (BLOC). Then we wrap up the show with Darin Von Ruden, the President of the […]
The Joy of a Statistical Tie (Hour 1)
Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang guest host, enjoying what Jon Stewart called “The Joy of a Statistical Tie” as VP Kamala Harris tightens the race. Trump had some weird things to say about Jewish people as well as possibly not having to vote in 4 years. SongsBeyonce – FreedomGorillaz – DAREBoz Skaggs – LowdownBooker T […]
VP Harris visits West Allis (Hour 2)
Angela Lang joins Matt Rothschild for the hour as they take calls and react to VP Kamala Harris making her first official campaign speech right in West Allis. Angela touches on the shooting at the RNC and the city’s response. Matt goes through the trouble with gerrymandering in Biden-Harris Top 100. SongsChaka Khan – Ain’t […]
Fired Up, Ready to Go (Hour 2)
We’ll talk to Angela Lang from @blocbyblocmke BLOC: Black Leaders Organizing Communities about the big changes in the presidential race. And a Wisconsin CEO tells us about Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy. Plus Chad Holmes previews his show on Bull Falls Radio. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio […]
RNC MKE Day One (Hour 1)
What a weekend. To be absolutely clear:“We unequivocally stand for solving disagreements with words, not violence, and we must encourage our listeners to use ballots, not bullets, to express deeply held convictions and political views.” Maggie is joined first by Angela Lang, Executive Director of BLOC, talking about direct solutions to our very real problems. […]
The RNC is coming to Milwaukee
Dan Shafer, founder of The Recombobulation Area, was joined by award-winning contributors Angela Lang, executive director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC), and Philip Rocco, political science professor at Marquette University to discuss the Republican National Convention as it is about to descend upon Milwaukee and answer questions from the audience live during the show.
Happy Juneteenth Everyone! (Hour 1)
Good morning and Happy Juneteenth Day to all who celebrate! We’re kicking off the show with some sobering news about another mass shooting in Michigan and once again asking; Why do we need bump stocks? Why do we need assault rifles? We take your calls and texts on the topic. Then we welcome Angela Lang […]
A Good Fight For The Bad River (Hour 2)
Director Mary Mazzio talks about her new documentary that tracks how the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa must constantly fight to preserve their lands, their customs, and their waters, especially in the legal fight to remove an aging petroleum pipeline. Also: Danielle Whitaker from the Bristol School Board and Angela Lang from BLOC […]
Fire Bob!
Crute’s still out til the end of the week, but Dom has reason to celebrate. More people came out to vote in yesterday’s primary in Milwaukee than they did in Dane County! 11.5% came out in Milwaukee, to Dane County’s 7.9%. Now, Milwaukee had a mayoral primary, and Dane County voters had a few county […]
The Quibble’s Advocates
Angela Lang with BLOC joins the Devil’s to talk their efforts to turn out the vote in 2024, and Joe Zepecki comes on to look ahead at the next (slightly less than) a year to the 2024 election.
