Milwaukee Independent

About Milwaukee Independent

Transformative Journalism for the Brew City

Publisher

Milwaukee Independent

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Nov 2016

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

570 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   2027 Budget Address by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley

   2027 Budget Address by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley by Milwaukee Independent

2. 

   15 Jun 2026

   Podcast: A "Deep Dive" into Milwaukee's bid to build an esports economy

   This episode explores how the Milwaukee Esports Alliance has converted a scattered local gaming community into a coordinated economic force, positioning Wisconsin as a serious contender in competitive gaming and digital innovation. The episode also examines how the strategy links major tournaments, industry summits, and partnerships with educational institutions to give the region a recognizable foothold in a sector that has rapidly matured into a global commercial force.

3. 

   8 Jun 2026

   Podcast: A "Deep Dive" into the fiscal crisis threatening Milwaukee's Olmsted Park legacy

   This episode explores how Milwaukee's celebrated park system, shaped by Frederick Law Olmsted and expanded through New Deal investment, faces a fiscal crisis that threatens the survival of one of the city's defining civic assets. The episode also examines how a 2008 public referendum supporting a dedicated sales tax for parks has yet to translate into legislative action because of neglect from Republicans in Madison.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

542,915

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

76

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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