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As the weather warms up (any day now), the culinary scene often turns up the temperature as well — and that's definitely the case on this very stuffed episode.Taking things chronologically, we're less than a week away from the start of Downtown Dining Week, which has been treating diners to deals at some of Milwaukee's top restaurants for nearly two decades. This year's event runs from May 29 to June 5 and offers discounts for lunch ($15 or $25 per person) and dinner ($35, $45 and $55).With 29 eateries participating, we're once again spoiled for choice. That's why we decided to share a couple standouts to get you started:For your $15 lunch, consider Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen and the Café at The Pfister.At the $35 dinner level, Flourchild Pizza and Doc's Commerce Smokehouse both jumped out at us.Jumping to the $55 dinner class, Bacchus and Aria at Saint Kate have enticing menus.Because we're a full-service podcast, we don't stop at mere recommendations. We also include some pro tips in this episode, one of which is to reserve early because the prime slots on Friday and Saturday fill up fast. You'll have to listen for the rest.Speaking of the rest, here are the oh-so-many things we talk about on this one:Summerfest and Northcott Neighborhood House have added a ticketed tasting event called “A Taste of Juneteenth” to the festival's first Saturday (June 21).Pabst Blue Ribbon has collaborated with NY-based cheesemaker Yancey's Fancy on a beer-infused cheddar cheese.The EsterEv team is making the best of a flood situation by taking the restaurant's food on the road for a series of pop-up dinners.Ann put together a profile of ElevAsian co-founder Erik Kennedy for her other gig with Milwaukee Magazine.The Ivy House will host the annual Botanical Battle Royale featuring Wisconsin's top bartenders June 1.Nationally acclaimed food-truck brand Cousins Maine Lobster will bring their renowned mobile presence to Milwaukee this June.

For almost exactly one year, Discourse Coffee Workshop has been a roommate of sorts, serving out of the southwest corner of Radio Milwaukee HQ. It's been a pleasure watching them get comfortable in the space and expanding their presence in the city through other ventures like Agency, the hybrid cocktail bar they operate inside the Dubbel Dutch Hotel.Making it even more fun was the news that Discourse partners Ryan Castelaz and Sean Liu received earlier this week: that Agency is the lone Wisconsin finalist in this year's James Beard Foundation Awards.We start this episode talking about the honor, which keeps Agency in the running for Best New Bar along with Bar Colette (Dallas), Indentidad Cocktail Bar (San Juan, Puerto Rico), Merai (Brookline, Mass.) and ViceVersa (Miami). The category is making its debut this year, meaning the winner will be the first-ever recognized by the James Beard Foundation.We'll find out if the hometown boys take home one of those fancy medals June 16, when the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards are handed out at the Lyric Opera in Chicago. Fortunately, we have a few more items to tide us over as we wait for the ceremony:Ann delivered another batch of Dining Tidbits, including news of a combo farmer's market and grocery store in Brookfield.Cactus Club keeps finding ways to bring innovative events to the venue, the latest being “Rivers Run Deep,” which will feature food from SapSap.In another piece for Milwaukee Magazine, Ann took a trip down memory lane to pour one out for two closed restaurants that left a mark on the city.Finally, the reality-TV folks have nabbed another local chef, Screaming Tuna's Jason Morimoto to appear on season two of Morimoto's Sushi Master (no relation).

There are times when the calendar decides it wants to be your friend — like your birthday falling on a Saturday or St. Patrick's Day coinciding with the first day of the NCAA men's basketball tournament (that one really only applies to bar owners and Notre Dame fans).Today, the calendar has smiled on your humble This Bites hosts, because our regularly scheduled episode release day just so happens to be Pi Day. And we get a layup of a lead item.While acknowledging that math is important, we can all agree that the superior homonym for this particular date is Pie Day. Ah, pie. It's a versatile concoction that covers pretty much every phase of the dining experience, from appetizer to dessert. Obviously, the latter is its idealized form, and we start the podcast by giving you a few of our favorite places in Milwaukee to pick one up.We don't want to steal Ann's thunder since she put some real sweat equity into her full list at Milwaukee Magazine, so let's just do the top three here:Honeypie — Home of some of the more inventive varieties you'll find in the area, past examples of which include whiskey walnut pecan and bourbon fudge.The Bake Sale — A pie gathering place, if you will, featuring baked goods made in-house and others from local vendors.Elegant Farmer — You'll have to haul yourself to Mukwonago for this one, but their apple pie baked in a paper bag is reportedly worth the drive.That should get you started, but feel free to bounce over to Milwaukee Magazine for the other half of the list and lots of helpful info from Ann. The magazine is also where we start our weekly roundup, although it's a print-only situation, so make sure you track down a copy of the March 2025 issue:And this is one you'll want to get your hands on, because it runs you through the very top restaurants in the area.On the magazine website, Ann collected her latest dining tidbits, from gluten-free goodies to a quietly great Thai spot.The former Al Bazzar on the South Side is now Al Wadi Coffee House.With its third anniversary coming up this June, Saffron refreshed its tastes of India on a brand-new menu.

This episode finds us hitting the home stretch of Black History Month, which means it's time to get moving and support Milwaukee's Black-owned restaurants (something we should do year-round). Ann gave us all a helping hand by putting together a sizable list for Milwaukee Magazine that includes everything from soul food to barbecue and Ethiopian to Jamaican.Toward the end of the podcast, we also highlight a pair of cookbooks from Black women that literally span more than a century: a new edition of Malinda Russell's A Domestic Cookbook (first published in 1866) and a compilation of Gullah Geechee recipes collected by Emily Meggett, who was 89 when the book came out in 2022.In other culinary news from around Milwaukee:The mad scientists at Discourse are serving up real ants on a log right downstairs from where I'm writing this at Radio Milwaukee.Milwaukee Public Market will hold a very rhyme-y Soup, Stew & Brew Fest on March 5.Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite will again welcome a bunch of their famous chef buddies for a collaborative dinner series at Dandan and EsterEv.Fuel Cafe officially hit empty after aprubtly announcing its permanent closing Sunday.Milwaukee's oldest Black biker bar has shifted gears and will soon become Cajun Soul MKE.

We love “the new.” Especially when it comes to the restaurant scene, we get excited about the spot that just opened its doors or discovering a place the rest of the community hasn't caught on to yet.While the rookies get everyone worked up, it's the veterans who create the foundation of a city's food identity. And we've got two of them leading the lineup for this episode of the podcast.First up is Bacchus, the venerable Bartolotta-owned restaurant that announced a couple different developments around its 20th anniversary. For starters, executive chef Nick Wirth and chef de cuisine Brent Davis have come up with a new a la carte dinner menu, which will debut along with a new bar menu Feb. 20. Among the items you'll find are charred Spanish octopus, smoked wagyu pastrami, Seremoni black cod with burnt honey celeriac and couscous pilaf, and Wagyu skirt steak with miso-glazed ube and grilled kimchi bok choy.The restaurant will also take a night to properly celebrate the 20th anniversary as it hosts a champagne dinner March 6. The aforementioned chef duo have put together a five-course menu for the occasion, which will also include pairings of bubbly from the likes of Dom Pérignon and Laurent Perrier.Another longstanding Milwaukee eatery got the Ann Christenson treatment recently, as our favorite food writer took a peek inside Pizza Man's comeback. Once the king of our city's pie scene (arguably), Pizza Man experienced some slippage as it suffered through fire, a couple location changes and attempted expansion.It's now back at the Downer location and trying to recapture its former glory under new owners Thomas Schafer and Krys Zielinski. Ann stopped by a couple times to get a feel for how things are coming along and found mixed results, as well as steady improvement. As she put it in her Milwaukee Magazine story, “This reboot needs to succeed. Downer Avenue needs it to.”Here's what else found its way into this episode:A juicy piece about Prime Rib you'll only find in the pages of Milwaukee Magazine.A new concept called Outlaw Oyster that'll pop-up inside Crafty Cow's Wauwatosa location.A chat about What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking, the first African-American cookbook from 1881.Finally, we have another in our series of interviews with some of Milwaukee's very best chefs — who just so happen to be whipping up an original dish you can try at Radio Milwaukee's SoundBites. Egg & Flour's Adam Pawlak gets the microphone on this episode and talks with Kenny Perez about the tostada he's working on for Feb. 27.Adam is one of 12 different chefs lending their considerable talents to SoundBites, a group that includes Dane Baldwin from The Diplomat, Kristen Schwab from The Wolf and Gregory León from Amilinda. To make your reservation at this very exclusive table, head over to the event page.

January's highlight miniep features the Editor from Milwaukee Magazine.

For the first episode of 2025 — our 11th(!) year bringing This Bites to your ears — we started in a very familiar (and familial) place: the recently closed Ardent, which is welcoming the first of hopefully many more things to come from its former chef, Vanessa Rose.Rose will bring some playful flavors to the space when she hosts an extended pop-up called Mother's that hosts its first diners today. You can expect small plates from an a la carte menu that gets a little out there. One example she provided to the Journal Sentinel's Rachel Bernhard is “a scallion crepe cake with crab Rangoon, grilled pineapple and ssamjang.”The pop-up will serve 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays to Mondays between now and Jan. 25. Rose said they'll welcome walk-ins but prefer reservations you can make via Instagram direct message (@mothers.mke or @86d.heard).Before we give you the rest of this week's food news, one more note about Rose's aspirations. She's pushing to give Mother's a permanent home as part of a space dedicated to Milwaukee's LGBTQ+ community while also developing another concept called House of Bridges. According to the GoFundMe she set up to make those dreams a reality, “Both of these projects seek to make restaurants a more fair and less exploitative industry.” The goal is to implement:Cooperative ownershipRoyalties on dishes created by staffAnnual cookbooks and cooking tutorials, with profits going back to the restaurants to supplement wages and benefitsEmployer-paid insuranceReasonable work weeksSupport of local farmers over corporate food providersProfit sharingMutual aid across all demographicsWeekly pay-what-you-can meals for people struggling to keep food on their tablesIt's clear Rose has a vision, and you can support it by contributing to her GoFundMe. As for the rest of our episode, you'll hear a little bit about:Ann's story about Flourchild that you can find in the pages of Milwaukee Magazine.Private chef Michaela Ericson's plans to open a public-facing restaurant and retail store.A new Mexican restaurant called El Caporal coming to Clark Square.A review of Margaux Brasserie that Ann put together for Milwaukee Magazine.Milwaukee Flavor Live, a four-course culinary event tied into a city-centric cookbook.The return of SoundBites, a much-loved Radio Milwaukee event that pairs food and music.

Just a few days before Christmas, Chef Ray and his business partner Cherry Phetleung gave our city a gift by welcoming their first guests to 1033 Omakase as part of its soft opening. The non-numerical part of the restaurant's name means “I leave it up to you,” reflecting the control that diners turn over to the chef as part of their experience.For this initial phase, 1033 Omakase will offer just three seatings per night Wednesday through Saturday, with a maximum of six guests per seating. The experience is $119 per person, and you can book your spot via Resy.Moving from a new spot to an old favorite, Azhar Shah and his family reached out to the community this week with a plea to help Pakistani restaurant Shah Jee stay on its feet. Their goal is to raise $180,000 for operating costs and maintenance needs, so if you have the means to help a longstanding member of Milwaukee's restaurant community, please head over to the fundraising page and give what you can.We'll wrap up this final installment before the holiday with a trio of dispatches from Ann's desk at Milwaukee Magazine. First up is her glowing review of The Commodore, the newest jewel in The Bartolotta Restaurants' culinary crown. The adjectives describing her experience should give you a sense of the place — “elegant,” “delectable” and  “revelational” among them.We also have quick chats about two items you'll only find in the pages of Milwaukee Magazine's desserts issue: her interview with the pastry chefs from Ester Ev, and an instructional on how to poach a pear and make Creme an Glaise.

If you've been to a Wisconsin bar, you've likely seen a pull-tab machine. Pop in a buck and out comes a rectangle cardboard card that may get you a cash prize of up to $250. Tea Krulos got the bizarre backstory of this unofficial — yet legal — lottery. He joins City Cast Madison to explain how Wisconsin Souvenir Milkcaps (as they're officially known) became a thing. For more on Wisconsin Souvenir Milkcaps, read Krulos' article "The Unlikely Story Behind Pull-Tabs in Wisconsin" published by Milwaukee Magazine.

Milwaukee food lovers and restaurant-goers got a big helping of tough news over Thanksgiving weekend, as Justin Carlisle announced that Ardent will close at the end of December. As our hosts are both lovers of food and goers of restaurants, they couldn't really start this episode anywhere else.Ann connected with Carlisle for a Milwaukee Magazine article that sounded a few somewhat-hopeful notes. For one, Ardent's chef/owner exceeded his own expectations for the business, saying that it was “never expected to last that long” but also that “[it] doesn't mean it's over. This chapter's over.”It turns out that's true on a couple fronts. Carlisle's personal next chapter will involve consulting and enjoying some time off. As for the space at 1751 N. Farwell Ave., we have one of those rare “breaking news” moments on this episode, which includes some information you won't find in Ann's article. On top of that, we have these bits and pieces from around the area:Three Black-owned food businesses in Wisconsin were awarded grants from the Heinz Black Kitchen Initiative.Food critic Keith Lee named Milwaukee as one of the most underrated food cities in the country.Just in time for the holidays, Ann has brought back her list of the best new books for foodies.Ann also made a recent trip to Brisa Do Mar and shared her thoughts about the Mediterranean menu.Milwaukee's far northwest side will get a taste of Hmong cuisine from a new restaurant slated to open late this year or early next.

Everyone loves dumplings. So everyone should also love the first news item in this episode: dumpling-making classes at The Wolf. These opportunities for delicious instruction are no joke. Chef Kristin Schwab set up a couple for December, and both of them sold out so fast that the restaurant decided to make them a monthly affair all throughout 2025. We break down this very cool experience, which you can register for right now (even the one next December if you're the type who likes to plan ahead) on The Wolf website.There's another website you can visit for more details on a couple other things we discuss on this episode. Milwaukee Magazine just posted Ann's great interview with Wild Bearies founder Elena Terry, a member of the Ho-Chunk nation and expert on indigenous cuisine, Terry landed a well-earned spot on the Wisconsin-centric season of Top Chef and told Ann in the full Q&A, “I know for myself, to be considered on that level, an expert – it's been a long time coming.” Milwaukee Magazine also has Ann's latest Dish of the Month: katsudon from Todd I Believe I Can Fry (2159 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.). The Japanese staple is built around a panko-breaded pork cutlet, and Ann's affection for it is very obvious — both in her vivid description on the podcast and her story at Milwaukee Magazine.Believe it or not, we also have something NOT from the magazine to wrap up this episode. It's the very good news that the much-loved Chucho's Red Tacos will join the Diverse Dining Market (250 W. Wisconsin Ave.) every Tuesday. We're big supporters of birria tacos, and it's great to have places like Chucho's serving them up around Milwaukee.

This month's issue of Milwaukee Magazine explores the lore of the hideous green beast and how it's become a symbol of pride for the northern Wisconsin city.

This episode starts with the news that Kinship Cafe is bringing services way beyond food and drink to ThriveOn King, the community hub located on MLK Drive between Lloyd and Garfield.The big difference-maker for the soon-to-open spot is its association with Kinship Community Food Center. The cafe will be a gathering place that serves healthy meals like sandwiches, bowls and salads. But it'll also operate in conjunction with the center's workforce training program, which provides opportunities to people who might otherwise struggle to find employment.Taken together, everything about Kinship Cafe will happen in service to the center's mission “to end hunger, isolation and poverty.” That's a pretty lofty place to start this episode, which continues with some not quite as high-minded food news from around Milwaukee:The latest issue of Milwaukee Magazine delves into Erin Clarke's new cookbook, Well-Plated Everyday, as well as the pasta flights at Dorsia.After a relatively brief time away, Pizza Man is back at the Downer Avenue location it previously occupied for about a decade.Also after a relatively brief time period, North Avenue Market has shut down for good.Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette 

In his most recent Milwaukee Magazine article, Kevin Revolinski wrote all about the dunes of the Midwest, what exactly sand dunes are, how they got here and where you can go to see some yourself.

One of the cool things about food in general is its ability to transport you from wherever you are to the origin of whatever taste you're currently enjoying. But there's always the local element — the restaurant you're sitting in, the chef who prepped it, the place that supplied the ingredients. The event we talk about at the top of this episode is all about all of those things: the Fondy Farm Feast.The feast Aug. 18 will take place on a mere sliver of the Mequon Nature Preserve's 510 acres, provideingan incredible setting for an even more incredible meal thanks to the efforts of an all-star chef lineup:Zakiya Courtney of Vegan SoulMary Kastman of PurslaneGregory León of AmilindaMartin Magaña of Mezcla Fusion RevolutionTravis Martinez of Sugar StudioSam Sandrin of Midwest SadKristin Schwab of Uncle Wolfie's Dinner DinerAlso on this episode, we discuss a new Mediterranean restaurant on Water Street, a wildly ambitious fusion spot opening on the Northwest side and a review of Thai-Japanese fusion eatery Room Service in the latest issue of Milwaukee Magazine.Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette 

The mainstream news media struggles to understand the power of social media. In contrast, conspiracy advocates, malicious political movements, and even foreign governments have long understood how to harness the power of fear and the fear of power into lucrative outlets for outrage and money. But what happens when the messengers of “inside knowledge” go too far? Author Tea Krulos tells the story of one man, Richard McCaslin, whose fractured thinking made him the ideal consumer of even the most arcane of conspiracy theories. Acting on the daily rants of Alex Jones and his ilk, McCaslin takes matters into his own hands to stop the unseen powers behind the world's disasters who congregate at conspiracy world's Mecca—The Bohemian Grove. It all goes wrong with terrible consequences for the man who styled himself The Phantom Patriot. McCaslin is not alone, as conspiracy-driven political action has bubbled its way up from the margins of society to the White House. It's no longer a lone deranged kook convinced of getting secret messages from a cereal box; now, it's slick videos and well-funded outrage campaigns ready to peddle the latest innuendos and lies in hopes of harnessing the chaos for political gain. What is the long-term effect on people who believe these barely believable stories? Who benefits, and who pays the price? In American Madness: The Story of the Phantom Patriot and How Conspiracy Theories Hijacked American Consciousness (Feral House, 2020), Krulos investigates and explains the power of conspiracy, and the shared madness it brings on the American psyche. Tea Krulos is a freelance journalist and author from Milwaukee, WI. Some of his favorite subjects to explore include subcultures and social movements, weird news, the paranormal, and strange personalities. He also writes about local art and entertainment, lifestyle, and food/drink for publications like Milwaukee Magazine, Shepherd Express, and Milwaukee Record. His five non-fiction books are American Madness, Wisconsin Legends & Lore, Apocalypse Any Day Now, Monster Hunters, and Heroes in the Night. He's also been published in places like Atlas Obscura, Fortean Times, and Scandinavian Traveler and writes a weekly column called “Tea's Weird Week” at teakrulos.com. Tyler Thier is a faculty member and administrator in the Department of Writing Studies & Rhetoric at Hofstra University. He regularly writes and teaches cultural criticism, and his scholarship is concerned with malicious rhetoric and dangerous media—specifically, extremist manifestos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

The mainstream news media struggles to understand the power of social media. In contrast, conspiracy advocates, malicious political movements, and even foreign governments have long understood how to harness the power of fear and the fear of power into lucrative outlets for outrage and money. But what happens when the messengers of “inside knowledge” go too far? Author Tea Krulos tells the story of one man, Richard McCaslin, whose fractured thinking made him the ideal consumer of even the most arcane of conspiracy theories. Acting on the daily rants of Alex Jones and his ilk, McCaslin takes matters into his own hands to stop the unseen powers behind the world's disasters who congregate at conspiracy world's Mecca—The Bohemian Grove. It all goes wrong with terrible consequences for the man who styled himself The Phantom Patriot. McCaslin is not alone, as conspiracy-driven political action has bubbled its way up from the margins of society to the White House. It's no longer a lone deranged kook convinced of getting secret messages from a cereal box; now, it's slick videos and well-funded outrage campaigns ready to peddle the latest innuendos and lies in hopes of harnessing the chaos for political gain. What is the long-term effect on people who believe these barely believable stories? Who benefits, and who pays the price? In American Madness: The Story of the Phantom Patriot and How Conspiracy Theories Hijacked American Consciousness (Feral House, 2020), Krulos investigates and explains the power of conspiracy, and the shared madness it brings on the American psyche. Tea Krulos is a freelance journalist and author from Milwaukee, WI. Some of his favorite subjects to explore include subcultures and social movements, weird news, the paranormal, and strange personalities. He also writes about local art and entertainment, lifestyle, and food/drink for publications like Milwaukee Magazine, Shepherd Express, and Milwaukee Record. His five non-fiction books are American Madness, Wisconsin Legends & Lore, Apocalypse Any Day Now, Monster Hunters, and Heroes in the Night. He's also been published in places like Atlas Obscura, Fortean Times, and Scandinavian Traveler and writes a weekly column called “Tea's Weird Week” at teakrulos.com. Tyler Thier is a faculty member and administrator in the Department of Writing Studies & Rhetoric at Hofstra University. He regularly writes and teaches cultural criticism, and his scholarship is concerned with malicious rhetoric and dangerous media—specifically, extremist manifestos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

The mainstream news media struggles to understand the power of social media. In contrast, conspiracy advocates, malicious political movements, and even foreign governments have long understood how to harness the power of fear and the fear of power into lucrative outlets for outrage and money. But what happens when the messengers of “inside knowledge” go too far? Author Tea Krulos tells the story of one man, Richard McCaslin, whose fractured thinking made him the ideal consumer of even the most arcane of conspiracy theories. Acting on the daily rants of Alex Jones and his ilk, McCaslin takes matters into his own hands to stop the unseen powers behind the world's disasters who congregate at conspiracy world's Mecca—The Bohemian Grove. It all goes wrong with terrible consequences for the man who styled himself The Phantom Patriot. McCaslin is not alone, as conspiracy-driven political action has bubbled its way up from the margins of society to the White House. It's no longer a lone deranged kook convinced of getting secret messages from a cereal box; now, it's slick videos and well-funded outrage campaigns ready to peddle the latest innuendos and lies in hopes of harnessing the chaos for political gain. What is the long-term effect on people who believe these barely believable stories? Who benefits, and who pays the price? In American Madness: The Story of the Phantom Patriot and How Conspiracy Theories Hijacked American Consciousness (Feral House, 2020), Krulos investigates and explains the power of conspiracy, and the shared madness it brings on the American psyche. Tea Krulos is a freelance journalist and author from Milwaukee, WI. Some of his favorite subjects to explore include subcultures and social movements, weird news, the paranormal, and strange personalities. He also writes about local art and entertainment, lifestyle, and food/drink for publications like Milwaukee Magazine, Shepherd Express, and Milwaukee Record. His five non-fiction books are American Madness, Wisconsin Legends & Lore, Apocalypse Any Day Now, Monster Hunters, and Heroes in the Night. He's also been published in places like Atlas Obscura, Fortean Times, and Scandinavian Traveler and writes a weekly column called “Tea's Weird Week” at teakrulos.com. Tyler Thier is a faculty member and administrator in the Department of Writing Studies & Rhetoric at Hofstra University. He regularly writes and teaches cultural criticism, and his scholarship is concerned with malicious rhetoric and dangerous media—specifically, extremist manifestos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

The mainstream news media struggles to understand the power of social media. In contrast, conspiracy advocates, malicious political movements, and even foreign governments have long understood how to harness the power of fear and the fear of power into lucrative outlets for outrage and money. But what happens when the messengers of “inside knowledge” go too far? Author Tea Krulos tells the story of one man, Richard McCaslin, whose fractured thinking made him the ideal consumer of even the most arcane of conspiracy theories. Acting on the daily rants of Alex Jones and his ilk, McCaslin takes matters into his own hands to stop the unseen powers behind the world's disasters who congregate at conspiracy world's Mecca—The Bohemian Grove. It all goes wrong with terrible consequences for the man who styled himself The Phantom Patriot. McCaslin is not alone, as conspiracy-driven political action has bubbled its way up from the margins of society to the White House. It's no longer a lone deranged kook convinced of getting secret messages from a cereal box; now, it's slick videos and well-funded outrage campaigns ready to peddle the latest innuendos and lies in hopes of harnessing the chaos for political gain. What is the long-term effect on people who believe these barely believable stories? Who benefits, and who pays the price? In American Madness: The Story of the Phantom Patriot and How Conspiracy Theories Hijacked American Consciousness (Feral House, 2020), Krulos investigates and explains the power of conspiracy, and the shared madness it brings on the American psyche. Tea Krulos is a freelance journalist and author from Milwaukee, WI. Some of his favorite subjects to explore include subcultures and social movements, weird news, the paranormal, and strange personalities. He also writes about local art and entertainment, lifestyle, and food/drink for publications like Milwaukee Magazine, Shepherd Express, and Milwaukee Record. His five non-fiction books are American Madness, Wisconsin Legends & Lore, Apocalypse Any Day Now, Monster Hunters, and Heroes in the Night. He's also been published in places like Atlas Obscura, Fortean Times, and Scandinavian Traveler and writes a weekly column called “Tea's Weird Week” at teakrulos.com. Tyler Thier is a faculty member and administrator in the Department of Writing Studies & Rhetoric at Hofstra University. He regularly writes and teaches cultural criticism, and his scholarship is concerned with malicious rhetoric and dangerous media—specifically, extremist manifestos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

The mainstream news media struggles to understand the power of social media. In contrast, conspiracy advocates, malicious political movements, and even foreign governments have long understood how to harness the power of fear and the fear of power into lucrative outlets for outrage and money. But what happens when the messengers of “inside knowledge” go too far? Author Tea Krulos tells the story of one man, Richard McCaslin, whose fractured thinking made him the ideal consumer of even the most arcane of conspiracy theories. Acting on the daily rants of Alex Jones and his ilk, McCaslin takes matters into his own hands to stop the unseen powers behind the world's disasters who congregate at conspiracy world's Mecca—The Bohemian Grove. It all goes wrong with terrible consequences for the man who styled himself The Phantom Patriot. McCaslin is not alone, as conspiracy-driven political action has bubbled its way up from the margins of society to the White House. It's no longer a lone deranged kook convinced of getting secret messages from a cereal box; now, it's slick videos and well-funded outrage campaigns ready to peddle the latest innuendos and lies in hopes of harnessing the chaos for political gain. What is the long-term effect on people who believe these barely believable stories? Who benefits, and who pays the price? In American Madness: The Story of the Phantom Patriot and How Conspiracy Theories Hijacked American Consciousness (Feral House, 2020), Krulos investigates and explains the power of conspiracy, and the shared madness it brings on the American psyche. Tea Krulos is a freelance journalist and author from Milwaukee, WI. Some of his favorite subjects to explore include subcultures and social movements, weird news, the paranormal, and strange personalities. He also writes about local art and entertainment, lifestyle, and food/drink for publications like Milwaukee Magazine, Shepherd Express, and Milwaukee Record. His five non-fiction books are American Madness, Wisconsin Legends & Lore, Apocalypse Any Day Now, Monster Hunters, and Heroes in the Night. He's also been published in places like Atlas Obscura, Fortean Times, and Scandinavian Traveler and writes a weekly column called “Tea's Weird Week” at teakrulos.com. Tyler Thier is a faculty member and administrator in the Department of Writing Studies & Rhetoric at Hofstra University. He regularly writes and teaches cultural criticism, and his scholarship is concerned with malicious rhetoric and dangerous media—specifically, extremist manifestos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While the first food truck was likely a chuck wagon or perhaps the Wienermobile, you could argue that it didn't reach its ideal form until tacos got involved. We've got plenty of that variety around Milwaukee, all of which you can follow on social media to keep up with their whereabouts.Ann and Tarik talk about a few of their favorites at the top of this episode, and you can find more in the taco truck guide in the latest issue of Milwaukee Magazine. Also in this episode, you'll hear a Dan-heavy roundup of other culinary news around Milwaukee:First up, the James Beard Awards were finally handed out earlier this week, and sadly neither Dan Jacobs nor Dan Van Rite went home with hardware.Dan Jacobs did, however, make it to Top Chef's first finale episode (feels like that shouldn't be a thing), which left Wisconsin for sunny Curaçao.And if that doesn't have you Dan'd out, Mr. Jacobs also landed the cover story for the June edition of Milwaukee Magazine.In non-Dan news, the Wolf on Broadway has decided to rebrand and become Uncle Wolfie's Dinner Diner.Produced and edited by Marcus Doucette

We all know Wisconsin as America's Dairyland, but how much do we actually know about Wisconsin milk? This month's issue of "Milwaukee Magazine" explores what milk means in Wisconsin's culture.

What two statewide ballot measures for the spring election mean. The inaugural fellows at The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music's Fellowship in Teaching Artistry. Milwaukee Magazine's new list of Milwaukee's best restaurants. Live at Lake Effect, featuring "The Lemon Twigs."

In this episode of This Bites, Tarik and Ann talk about a new Hmong cafe and dinners straight from the farm. Ann also graced the cover of Milwaukee Magazine with her special on the Top restaurants in the Milwaukee area.Produced and edited by Kim Shine

Milwaukee Magazine once described Walter Minx as slender and fidgety, with, "the kind of sharp-featured handsomeness that the movies had taught people not to trust." He was German-born, and immigrated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his parents, his brother, and his sister in 1925. He aspired to be a successful American businessman; he wanted to make a fortune -- and a name for himself. He did make a name for himself, but not quite the kind as he'd hoped for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derrick and Jonathan catch up with the Wisconsin Beer Baron himself, Chris Drosner!Chris has covered the Wisconsin craft beer scene throughout the craft-beer boom with his Beer Baron reporting at the Wisconsin State Journal. Chris is the current executive editor of Milwaukee Magazine. Chris takes us through the evolution of craft beer in Wisconsin and what trends we've seen here. We make him pick out some of his favorite breweries and beer styles.  Follow @WIbeerbaron on Twitter...er...X...to find all the beer-loving content he's got rolling. Follow Pour Another Round:Facebook: /PourAnotherRoundPodInstagram: @PourAnotherRoundPod

Your favorite foodies have a lot to talk about in this episode of This Bites. Tarik shares details on a returning restaurant charity event while Ann tells us more about a delicious church fish fry featured in the latest edition of Milwaukee Magazine. Oh yea, then there's some hit show taking place in Wisconsin that also features a Milwaukee-based chef. The show's called, Top Chef, or something like that. ;-)Produced and edited by Kim Shine

How candidates in Milwaukee can run for more than one office. How UWM is addressing racial and income-based graduation gaps. New developments in solar power. Milwaukee Magazine's Unity Awards are out.

In this week's episode of This Bites, Tarik & Ann give the goods on an indoor farm coming to Tarik's favorite Milwaukee neighborhood (Riverwest). There's also news about Dan Dan & some of Ann's picks profiled in Milwaukee Magazine.Produced & edited by Kim Shine

In May of 2014 two 12-year-old girls, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser, lured their friend Payton Leutner into the woods and stabbed her 19 times - all in an attempt to appease a fictional horror character. This case has a lot to consider and its fair share of few twists and turns, follow along as we discuss what the media dubbed “The Slenderman Stabbing”. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon  or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Microdose Gummies: Use code NPAD to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Lume Deodorant: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code [NPAD] at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Zocdoc: Use our link to download the Zocdoc app for free. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Sources “The Wicked” 20/20 Special, The Guardian, Milwaukee Magazine , The Washington Post, Spooky Geology, BBC, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Change.org

If you've been to a Wisconsin bar, you've likely seen a pull-tab machine. Pop in a buck and out comes a rectangle cardboard card that may get you a cash prize of up to $250. Tea Krulos got the bizarre backstory of this unofficial — yet legal — lottery. He joins City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin to explain how Wisconsin Souvenir Milkcaps (as they're officially known) became a thing. For more on Wisconsin Souvenir Milkcaps, read Krulos' article "The Unlikely Story Behind Pull-Tabs in Wisconsin" published by Milwaukee Magazine. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram!  Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been to a Wisconsin bar, you've likely seen a pull-tab machine. Pop in a buck and out comes a rectangle cardboard card that may get you a cash prize of up to $250. Tea Krulos got the bizarre backstory of this unofficial — yet legal — lottery. He joins City Cast Madison to explain how Wisconsin Souvenir Milkcaps (as they're officially known) became a thing. For more on Wisconsin Souvenir Milkcaps, read Krulos' article "The Unlikely Story Behind Pull-Tabs in Wisconsin" published by Milwaukee Magazine. Also mentioned on the show:

Sherrie Tussler, Executive Director of Hunger Task Force, joins to give us an update on what's going on with Foodshare benefits, foodbanks and their Badger Box program. And then we were surprised to find out that Kristin is nominated for Best Radio Host for Milwaukee Magazine 2023 Readers' Choice Awards! If you would like to vote for me, you can vote once a day until June 11th https://vote.milwaukeemag.com/a-and-e-recreGuest: Sherrie Tussler

In this week's episode Scott Talks with beer writer and editor Chris Drosner. Chris is a journalist and editor with over twenty years experience.  He is the Managing Editor of Milwaukee Magazine and he writes the Beer Baron column for the Wisconsin State Journal

Chris Drosner, the Wisconsin Beer Baron columnist for the Wisconsin State Journal and executive editor of Milwaukee Magazine, joins the podcast to talk about the growth, evolution and future of Wisconsin's craft beer scene. He talks to Myles Dannhausen Jr. about the state scene and how Door County's growing beer palate fits into the mix.

Wisconsin is one of those places that lives in the imaginations of Americans largely in the form of caricature. Full of cheese curd eating, beer loving, Harley riders, the state rarely gets the respect it deserves. In reality, Wisconsin is all of those things and so much more. I grew up 90 minutes south of Milwaukee but it might as well have been a totally different country. Chicago is Midwestern in the way that non-alcoholic beer is beer, in name only.  Wisconsin, on the other hand, is pure Midwest. From Friday night fish frys to the homey environs of supper clubs and a relatively laid back sense of community and good spiritedness, Wisconsin is the heart of the Midwest for me.So today I'm excited that in the latest episode of Beer Travelers we're making our way to one of the great overlooked gems in the American craft beer scene: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.To help lead us through this town's glorious and storied beer scene we have two fantastic local guides. Chris Drosner is a long-time beer writer and editor covering Wisconsin and Milwaukee specifically. He's written the Beer Baron column for the Wisconsin State Journal, the daily newspaper in the capital city of Madison. And it's through this column that I first got to know Chris and his take on the Madtown and greater Wisconsin beer scenes. More recently, Chris moved to Milwaukee, where he is now the executive editor of Milwaukee Magazine. Joining Chris to help us on our tour of Brew City this week is Bobby Tanzillo, the senior editor at OnMilwaukee.com, where he writes about beer, whiskey, history, and architecture. He's the author of a half dozen history books, including several about beer and its history in Milwaukee. And he's a great resource for all the beer happenings in the city.While Chris and Bobby compete for scoops on the latest beer news in Milwaukee, it's clear they have a deep respect for one another and they are the perfect pair to help us navigate this jewel on Lake Michigan.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Beer.  follow us on Twitter @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page. Host: Andy Crouch Guests: Chris Drosner, Bobby Tanzillo Sponsor: All About Beer Tags: Milwaukee, Wisconsin beer

Milwaukee Magazine has just released their list of the city's 25 best restaurants. Tarik and Ann talk about a few of them in this week's episode, as well as a local restaurant with a unique dining experience, plus lots of love for pound cake and sake!

Wisconsin is one of those places that lives in the imaginations of Americans largely in the form of caricature. Full of cheese curd eating, beer loving, Harley riders, the state rarely gets the respect it deserves. In reality, Wisconsin is all of those things and so much more. I grew up 90 minutes south of Milwaukee but it might as well have been a totally different country. Chicago is Midwestern in the way that non-alcoholic beer is beer, in name only.  Wisconsin, on the other hand, is pure Midwest. From Friday night fish frys to the homey environs of supper clubs and a relatively laid back sense of community and good spiritedness, Wisconsin is the heart of the Midwest for me.So today I'm excited that in the latest episode of Beer Travelers we're making our way to one of the great overlooked gems in the American craft beer scene: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.To help lead us through this town's glorious and storied beer scene we have two fantastic local guides. Chris Drosner is a long-time beer writer and editor covering Wisconsin and Milwaukee specifically. He's written the Beer Baron column for the Wisconsin State Journal, the daily newspaper in the capital city of Madison. And it's through this column that I first got to know Chris and his take on the Madtown and greater Wisconsin beer scenes. More recently, Chris moved to Milwaukee, where he is now the executive editor of Milwaukee Magazine. Joining Chris to help us on our tour of Brew City this week is Bobby Tanzillo, the senior editor at OnMilwaukee.com, where he writes about beer, whiskey, history, and architecture. He's the author of a half dozen history books, including several about beer and its history in Milwaukee. And he's a great resource for all the beer happenings in the city.While Chris and Bobby compete for scoops on the latest beer news in Milwaukee, it's clear they have a deep respect for one another and they are the perfect pair to help us navigate this jewel on Lake Michigan.For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Beer.  follow us on Twitter @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page. Host: Andy Crouch Guests: Chris Drosner, Bobby Tanzillo Sponsor: All About Beer Tags: Milwaukee, Wisconsin beer ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Executive Editor at Milwaukee Magazine, Chris Drosner AKA the Wisconsin Beer Baron tells us about Wisconsin beer news. Civic Media

Waukesha School Board meeting. Dr. Mike is back. Wisconsin beer news. (0:48:00) - Waukesha School Board meeting Former WI assembly candidate for the 13th District, Sarah Harrison helps us navigate the Parental Rights and Transparency Resolution passed by the School District of Waukesha Board of Education. You can connect with Sarah on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. (1:54:00) - Wisconsin beer news Executive Editor at Milwaukee Magazine, Chris Drosner AKA the Wisconsin Beer Baron tells us about Wisconsin beer news. The Milwaukee Mag beer, brewed by Eagle Park is launching tonight at Eagle Park's East Side taproom! You can stay connected with Chris on Twitter. Civic Media

Dr. Mike shares his insights on grief during the holidays. Wisconsin technical college enrollment. Indigenous Cannabis. Wisconsin beer news. (0:48:00) - Wisconsin technical college enrollment Wisconsin Technical College System President Morna Foy breaks down the increase in Wisconsin Technical College enrollment. You can connect with Wisconsin Technical Colleges on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. (1:32:00) - Indigenous Cannabis Member of the Bad River Tribe and known as a strategic entrepreneurial leader, Rob Pero informs us about Indigenous Cannabis and Canndigenous. You can connect with ICIA on Linkedin and Facebook. (1:54:00) - Wisconsin beer news The Wisconsin Beer Baron and Executive Editor of Milwaukee Magazine, Chris Drosner is back to talk about Wisconsin beer news. Connect with Chris Drosner on Twitter. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Music from today's show can be found on As Goes Wisconsin's Spotify playlist. We love hearing from you! Got a topic you think we should cover? Have an idea for a guest we should have on? Want to leave us feedback? Let us know! Civic Media

The Wisconsin Beer Baron and Executive Editor of Milwaukee Magazine, Chris Drosner is back to talk about Wisconsin beer news.Civic Media

A five-time Emmy Award winning actor, writer and host of a weekly PBS series. John spent nine seasons hosting Around the Corner with John McGivern. His new show John McGivern's Main Streets will air on PBS stations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan and Iowa beginning in January of 2023. He has written articles for The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Milwaukee Magazine about his travels around the state of Wisconsin. John's one man shows, The Early Stories of John McGivern, Midsummer Night McGivern and John McGivern's Home for the Holidays tell the stories of being the third born of six kids in a working-class Irish Catholic family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His stories are personal, funny, touching and familiar. His themes are based in family and remind us all that as specific as we might believe our experiences are, we all share a universal human experience. John is proud to have been part of We're Funny That Way on HBO and Out There ll on Comedy Central. He was sitting next to Sally Field on Politically Incorrect and knighted by Julie Andrews in the film The Princess Diaries. John's starring roles in theatrical productions include Shear Madness, The Wonder Bread Years, Bunk Bed Brothers, American Fiesta and A Kodachrome Christmas. 

One reason to be jealous of Michigan. Who will fill the open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court? What's happening in Wisconsin beer? Mayor Johnson's population goal for Milwaukee. Hour 1 Michigan will have an initiative on its ballot this November regarding abortion laws. The Supreme Court race for Wisconsin's open seat will take place next April. Wisconsin elected officials and law enforcement personnel are among the leaked list of Oath keepers. Hour 2 Executive Editor of Milwaukee Magazine, Chris Drosner joins to talk about what's been happening in Wisconsin beer and this month's Best Of Milwaukee issue. Mayor Cavalier Johnson has a million-person goal for Milwaukee's population. Hour 3 Froedert Hospital says those who claimed COVID vaccine exemption must now get new option. Wisconsin Republicans reject the Evers administration's proposal and pass their own opioid settlement fund. Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek joins to talk about Cap Times idea fest. Music from today's show can be found on As Goes Wisconsin's Spotify playlist. We love hearing from you! Got a topic you think we should cover? Have an idea for a guest we should have on? Want to leave us feedback? Let us know!

Tea talks to Christopher House about the upcoming Twisted Dreams Film Festival, a horror showcase here in Milwaukee. Then Tea and Heidi talk weird news about J.R.R. Tolkien, Predator vs Children of the Corn, "de-extinction" of the Tasmanian Tiger, a Jesus Christ simulator game, and QAnon's latest cancer-curing contraption. Plus trivia and a closing track by The Unitaskers, "Philodendron." Show Notes -Twisted Dreams: www.twisteddreamsff.com  -The Unitaskers: www.theunitaskers.bandcamp.com  -Here's Tea's article on the "J.R.R. Tolkien: The Art of the Manuscript" for Milwaukee Magazine: www.milwaukeemag.com/a-massive-collection-of-j-r-r-tolikens-manuscripts-is-in-milwaukee/  -Here's the Vice article that cracked Heidi up so much: www.vice.com/en/article/jgpe54/i-am-jesus-christ-video-game-simulator  -Daily Beast's article on the QAnon cure-all contraption: www.thedailybeast.com/qanon-conspiracy-theorists-have-a-new-cure-all-dollar120000-tvs   

In this episode, Tea talks to Milwaukee Magazine managing editor and "Beer Baron" columnist Chris Drosner about strange flavors and what a 20-year-old beer tastes like.  Tea and Heidi discuss weird news about what words smell and feel like, the courtroom circus of Alex Jones, Fancy Feast for humans, and more. Plus weird trivia and a new track from Rum Revere, "League Play." Show Notes Milwaukee Magazine: www.milwaukeemag,com  Rum Revere: www.rumrevere.bandcamp.com 

Kevin Daisey talks to Eido M. Walny, the Managing Partner at Walny Legal Group in Wisconsin. Eido is a noted national speaker, author, and commentator on issues effecting estate planning, charitable giving methods, and topical business issues. In 2014, he was selected as one of five national “Advisors with Heart” by Trusts & Estates Magazine. He was recognized for his contributions to the legal professional as a 2013 “Leader in the Law” by the Wisconsin Law Journal, and named as a Fellow to the Wisconsin Law Foundation's class of 2013. He has been recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in the area of estate planning by M Magazine. In 2012, he was named a “Forty Under 40” honoree by the Milwaukee Business Journal, and a Financial Advisor magazine 2012 Private Wealth All-Star Team nominee. Each year between 2008 and 2017, Eido has been named a Wisconsin Rising Star in Milwaukee Magazine, a recognition granted to fewer than 2.5% of attorneys in the state. He was also named a Five Star: Best in Client Satisfaction Wealth Manager each year since 2009 by Milwaukee Magazine. In addition, he was a 2019 “Best Places to Work” honoree from the Milwaukee Business Journal. In 2021, Eido was named to the US News and and World Report list of Best Lawyers in America. He serves on the national Board of Directors of the National Association of Estate Planners and Counsels. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

Is there a doctor in the house? There is today on the Cops and Writers Podcast. It was my pleasure to interview Dr. Mark Rhyner.  Dr. Rhyner earned his degree in medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, where he served as co-chief resident. He is board certified in family medicine and was named a “top doctor” by Milwaukee Magazine, and he has been my family doctor for over twenty years.For more than twenty years, I have trusted the good doctor with my family and my own health. He is one of the best in the business.  In today's episode, we discuss:·      Dr. Rhyner's path to becoming a doctor.·      What education and training are required to become a doctor?·      What medical school was really like.·      The unique health problems and challenges police officers and other first responders have in common and how the good doctor treats them.·      How Dr. Rhyner breaks bad news and how he deals with the eventual death of some of his patience.·      The importance of preventative medicine.·      Alternative medicine, such as chiropractic and acupuncture.·      How you can be a better consumer and advocate for yourself when dealing with your healthcare.  All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Check out Dr. Rhyner's favorite books; Thinking, Fast and Slow and Discourse on the MethodEnjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupSupport the show

In honor of Halloween, we get spooky this week. Taylor tells stories of the Black Dog of Lake Erie. Is it out for revenge on the uncaring sailors who allowed it to drown in the Welland Canal? And Tanner relates the tales of ghostly happenings around the 1873 sinking of the steamer Ironsides in Lake Michigan, and Connecticut's steamship Atlantic disaster from 1846. Does the spirit of young Henry Valentine still cry for help from passing mariners in Lake Michigan?  Does the bell of the Atlantic still toll out in mourning for the lives she lost?  Selected Sources: Carter, Donald. Connecticut's Seaside Ghosts, 2008, Schiffer Books, pp. 15 - 20Lardinois, Anna. "The Ghost of Lake Michigan's Ironsides Shipwreck," Milwaukee Magazine, 2021Further Reading:Damned Connecticut interview with Donald CarterShipwrecks of the Great Lakes: Tragedies and Legacies from the Inland Seas - Anna LardinoisWTMJ Conversations: Anna Lardinois Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/beyondthebreakers)

My dream podcast guest is here and I'm over the moon!! Claire Swinarski is a woman of many talents – an author, a podcaster, a writer, a mother, a missionary – and her brainchild, The Catholic Feminist, is one of my very favorite podcasts (and now newsletters!) ever. Since retiring the podcast late last year, Claire has been publishing some amazing newsletters on her sub-stack “Letters from a Catholic Feminist” (linked below), as well as publishing multiple middle grade books. Oh, and she also had her third baby. I'm so inspired by her, and I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! About Claire Swinarski: Claire Swinarski is the author of multiple books, including What Happens Next and The Kate In Between. Her writing has been featured in The Washington Post, Seventeen, Milwaukee Magazine, and many other publications. She lives in small town Wisconsin with her husband and three kids, where they read a lot of books and bake a lot of bread. You can follow her on Instagram @claireswinarski. Letters from a Catholic Feminist About The SundayMonday: Follow The SundayMonday: @thesundaymonday_ Visit our website: www.thesundaymonday.co Sign up for our newsletter: The SundayMonday Tuesday