Episodes
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Vote 2024 Table Talk
26m 46s
As we countdown to Election Day, Milwaukee PBS asks voters about the important issues that will impact how they vote. In partnership with Marquette University's Civic Dialogues Program, Milwaukee PBS presents VOTE 2024 TABLE TALK, bringing together a small group of voters for dinner and conversation about a variety of political topics to counter the growing polarization throughout the country.
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Roots and Legacy - Jesus Salas
26m 53s
This documentary is based on Jesus Salas' memoir, "Obreros Unidos: The Roots and Legacy of the Farmworkers Movement". It explores the historical struggle of Latino migrant farmworkers during the 1960s, who came from the Texas-Mexico border seeking better conditions, similar to escaping South African apartheid. Each year, around 100,000 workers and their families traveled to work in agricultural fi
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Live at the Lakefront
58m 45s
LIVE at THE LAKEFRONT is a free concert series that caters to families as well as the professional downtown crowd, while celebrating the diversity of Milwaukee’s rich musical tastes and traditions. The concert series plays host to some of the finest talent from a wide variety of genre's. LIVE @ THE LAKEFRONT is a production of the MATC Television and Digital Content Creation Program.
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Remembering The Great Circus Parade
56m 46s
The Great Circus Parade was staged 30 times in Milwaukee between 1963 and 2009. It was known as Wisconsin's National Treasure. Milwaukee PBS proudly presents a new documentary: REMEMBERING THE GREAT CIRCUS PARADE, relive the excitement of this historic circus parade staged on the streets of Downtown Milwaukee. 🤡
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Al Capone: Prohibition and Wisconsin
26m 46s
The legend of Al Capone looms large over the state of Wisconsin, but how do we know if one of the most infamous men in American history actually visited the Badger State? New photographs and correspondence reveal not only personal friendships and a more playful side of Al Capone. AL CAPONE brings to light a new angle on the man who was once public enemy number one.
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John McGivern "Home for the Holidays"
57m 12s
John McGivern serves up a steady stream of stories from his Milwaukee childhood that sounds and feels familiar to all. 

They recall an age of innocence bounded by handcrafted Christmas toys, trees purchased at the Odd-Lot-Tree-Lot, the Milwaukee Journal Calendar Gift, and life in the McGivern Household around the holidays.
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Milwaukee PBS Stories of Inspiration
28m 45s
STORIES OF INSPIRATION showcases the accounts of kindness, gratitude, human achievement and celebration that we have told throughout the year. These are stories of the people, places and culture of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin that were all told from our local productions.
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A Hallowed Home for Heroes
52m 45s
This documentary steps back in time to uncover the fascinating story of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home, a National Historic Landmark. It's origins trace back to President Abraham Lincoln’s last legislative act and an overlooked group of young women who were feminists before their time.
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Return to Pearl
56m 45s
Host Mark Siegrist travels with nineteen World War II veterans from around Wisconsin who returned to Pearl Harbor in June of 2012. He captures their memories, stories, thoughts and feelings about the event that catapulted the United States into World War II. For many of the veterans, this is the first time talking about those experiences.
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Milwaukee PBS at 65: Looking Back and Moving Forward
26m 46s
This special celebrates the 65th anniversary of Milwaukee PBS. It takes a look back at the controversial start of the station and looks at the many technological advancements in the television industry in the last 65 years. It also features some of Milwaukee PBS' iconic productions including GREAT TV AUCTION, MAKING OF MILWAUKEE and GREAT CIRCUS PARADE.
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Things That Aren't Here Anymore
50m 50s
Step back in time as we reminisce about some of Milwaukee's past treasures. Through old photographs, footage and memories of actual patrons, we recall places that aren't here anymore. Do you remember going downtown to shop for that perfect dress? Can you still smell the aroma of your favorite restaurant, even though it's been gone for decades? Some memories never fade.
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Things That Aren't Here Anymore II
58m 27s
Experience the shared memories of Milwaukee natives who fondly recall the years following World War II and test your trivia knowledge of the city's colorful past. "Things That Aren't Here Anymore II, A Community Remembers" is the second program in a series where the past comes alive through old photographs, archival footage, and personal stories.
Extras + Features
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How We Heal - Art Therapy
5m 41s
This month, HWH explores the therapeutic benefits of art by joining Mental Health America’s Mindful Hike and Art event at Riveredge Nature Center. We talk with two moms with their children about why art is important to their mental health. We also talk with the event coordinator who was an art teacher for 20 years before deciding to take a position with Mental Health America so that she could brin
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How We Heal - Equine Therapy
6m 52s
Psychotherapist Elizabeth Cramer continues her series How We Heal with a look at equine therapy. Working with animals, and in this case horses, can be very helpful
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How We Heal - Art Therapy (Short)
1m 7s
This month, HWH explores the therapeutic benefits of art by joining Mental Health America’s Mindful Hike and Art event at Riveredge Nature Center. We talk with two moms with their children about why art is important to their mental health. We also talk with the event coordinator who was an art teacher for 20 years before deciding to take a position with Mental Health America so that she could brin
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