Brandi Iberia talks all things music with someone who knows it best — Mark Niehaus, president and executive director of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. This season is a big one — the MSO is celebrating 50 years of the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus and the final season of Music Director Ken-David Masur.  From powerful classics to film nights, pops concerts, and a star-studded lineup, the MSO is giving Milwaukee a season to remember. 

Brandi Iberia talks to Mark Niehaus with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra!

Here in Milwaukee, the disparities around infant and maternal health are especially alarming, particularly for Black mothers and babies. But there’s an upcoming event that’s bringing the community together with resources, education, and support. It’s called the Improving Infant and Maternal Health Event, happening Saturday, September 20th from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Embassy Center MKE.  It’s free, it’s for expectant mothers, new parents, fathers, and support partners, and it’s all about bridging gaps, offering culturally responsive care, and making sure families have the resources they need.  Brandi Iberia spoke with  Dalvery Blackwell, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the African American Breastfeeding Network, Joshua Liston, Founder and Executive Director of Dad Doula, LLC,  Keisha Williams, psychotherapist with Healthy Start for Growing Families, and Elder Deborah Bent, Team Leader for The Healing Network Ministry. 

Brandi Iberia talks to Dalvery Blackwell - African American Breastfeeding Network, Joshua Liston - Dad Doula, LLC, Keisha Williams - Healthy Start for Growing Families, and Elder Deborah Bent - The Healing Network Ministry.

The CDC’s vaccine advisory committee is meeting to discuss recommendations that could affect access to major vaccines like Hepatitis B, the MMR-chickenpox combo, and even the COVID shot. With concerns about declining vaccination rates and the potential impact of new policies, we wanted to bring in an expert voice. Brandi Iberia talked to Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease about what the data tells us about public opinion, and what policymakers can do to protect access and build trust. 

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Brandi Iberia talked to Candace DeMatteis - Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease

Last week I was in North America, and on more than one occasion I spoke to somebody who seemed to pity that I had to live in Britain. They were concerned for me. They told me they’d heard that Britain was a lawless hellhole... with gang ridden streets, wide-spread corruption and an authoritarian regime.

Sure, the country has well documented problems, but we're not talking about not being able to get a train: we're talking about not being able to leave the house. I just couldn't marry this extreme view with my experience of living in Britain, when something suddenly struck me. All the people I was talking to were seeing the same sort of content on their social media feeds - in particular, TikTok. Dramatic video after dramatic video, depicting a country adrift. Most of the stories are exaggerated, many of them just made up. 

And I’m not the only one to have stumbled across a dystopian view of Britain being fed to people on their social media feeds. The sociologist William Davies carried out an experiment with TikTok, and set up an account that engaged with a couple of videos from Reform UK… and let the algorithm do the rest.

What he found was incredibly revealing - and probably one of the most important things we need to know about modern politics and discourse. Why people believe what they believe, and how it’s influencing the way we think, feel and vote.

Listen here as I spoke to William on my Times Radio show.


TikTok's Dystopian Britain

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Brandi Iberia spoke with Dr. Eve Hall, President and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Urban League. Since 1919, the Urban League has been empowering underserved communities through workforce development, financial literacy, career advancement, and closing the digital divide. As part of a network of 92 Urban League affiliates nationwide, their work here in Milwaukee continues to open doors, create opportunities, and strengthen communities. Dr. Hall is also shared details on one of the city’s most anticipated events—the Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s annual Black & White Ball. 

Brandi Iberia Talks to Dr. Eve Hall about the Greater Milwaukee Urban League's Black & White Ball!

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Brandi Iberia spoke with Becca Marszalkowski, Public Health Strategist with the Southwest Suburban Health Department, which serves the communities of West Allis, Greenfield, and West Milwaukee about public health, prevention, and saving lives — specifically the work being done to fight the opioid crisis right here in our area. 

Brandi Iberia talks with Becca Marszalkowski about solutions for the opioid crisis in our area.

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