Best Rise To Shine Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Rise again.... 19:00

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More good than bad, more strength than weakness....this week, I'm talking about how we show up for ourselves....how we can choose what's best for us over and over again....how we have lived lifetimes in this one life....and how we have to keep on keeping on. xo KcBy Kacey

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A lesson on how not to engage in polarized discussions 54:08

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The great divide in politics is all around us. Sometimes the best way to engage in a difference of opinion is to 'pass it by.' Political theorist Shalini Satkunanandan suggests we take that lesson from Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy. Yeah, that guy — the one most known for his wrestling with nihilism. Satkunanandan argues that the constant need t…

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Market news today - are investors too complacent? 9:59

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This week in the markets - are investors too complacent? Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fidelity International

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What rights do we need for our future? 54:08

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If the Universal Declaration of Human Rights were rewritten today, what rights would we add to strive for a more just world? In the final episode of our five-part series, IDEAS looks beyond our fractured present and tries to imagine what new rights we need for the new millennium. *This episode originally aired on Sept. 6, 2025.…

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Is our right to freedom of expression limitless? 54:08

5d ago54:08

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In an era of great polarization and cancel culture, our right to freedom of thought and expression is especially resonant. Written over 75 years ago, the UN's Declaration of Human Rights requires an update to reflect the times of today. In this fourth episode in our series on human rights, IDEAS explores the history and future of free expression. *…

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Emmitt James' Big Band BBQ cooks up a mission with his music 12:49

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Emmitt James is Milwaukee’s own DIY, hip-hop/jazz artist — a classification that gives him the freedom to do … well, anything. That includes using his music to give back to the community through events like his ever-growing fundraiser/concert: the Emmitt James Big Band BBQ, which is back for its third edition Aug. 23. Asked what guests can expect t…

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2025 - what investors want to know now 53:10

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This week, we’re answering your questions at the mid-way point of 2025. Is the chaos caused by US trade tariffs over? Is the UK economy headed for the rocks? What tax changes affecting investors might be on the way? We attempt to answer all of it. Host Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to a provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial deve…

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Why are refugee rights not protected equally? 54:07

6d ago54:07

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to leave any country and to return to it. We also have a right to seek "asylum from persecution" in other countries. Are these rights protected for everyone? At a time when more people are forcibly displaced than at any other point in recorded history, Nahlah Ayed speaks w…

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Is our right to privacy meaningless in this tech age? 54:08

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Our right to privacy is included in the UN's Declaration of Human Rights, but is it really protected? The document, which is over 75 years old, reads: "No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with [one's] privacy..." In part two of our five-part series, IDEAS explores the profound implications this right has on our lives, from digital s…

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Market news today - big, beautiful boost 9:09

8d ago9:09

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This week in the markets: investors continue to view the glass as half full as shares are pulled two ways by tariff fears on the one hand and a big, beautiful fiscal boost on the other. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fidelity International

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Who has a ‘right to life’? 54:08

8d ago54:08

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was published more than 75 years ago. It's a different era now. IDEAS explores the rights promised in this document and what rights we need for the future in a five-part series. We start with an examination of what the right to "life, liberty, and security of person" means, and how it could transform our wo…

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How did the Taj Mahal turn into a bouncy castle? 54:07

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What you may have missed in this famous painter's artwork 54:40

12d ago54:40

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For years, people have made the journey to Algonquin Park to see the landscapes that inspired Tom Thomson's famous paintings. IDEAS producer Sean Foley was one of them, exploring the great Canadian artist's muse while also examining Indigenous artists' perspectives of the same landscapes that Thomson and the Group of Seven may have overlooked. *Thi…

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Throwback: Ebony Ice builds a snow-sport community for people of color 18:22

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Ebony Ice launched in 1989 as a local branch of the National Brotherhood of Snowsports. The organization hosts events all year round for skiers and snowboarders of all experience levels, as well as seasonal “Learn to Ski/Snowboard” classes. With about 75 members to date, membership is encouraged and does come with perks like discounts, scholarships…

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The mysterious death of a great Canadian painter 54:39

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Tom Thomson is one of the most mythologized Canadian painters of his time — and ours. Over 100 years ago, the artist died suddenly on Canoe Lake in Algonquin Park, when he was at the peak of his powers. IDEAS producer Sean Foley delves into what we think we know about Tom Thomson and examines the tales that have evolved over the past century. *This…

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Why Canadian patriotism right now isn't blind nationalism 54:08

14d ago54:08

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The outrage over threats by the U.S. to become a 51st state indicates Canadian nationalism is very much alive. IDEAS shares this 1992 award-winning documentary, which includes music compositions inspired by Glenn Gould. Composer Christos Hatzis discusses the meaning and enduring relevance of The Idea of Canada, saying, "Canada allows you to be patr…

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The heart of Canadian pride shines through Joyce Wieland's art 54:08

15d ago54:08

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"Canada can either now lose complete control — which it almost has, economically, spiritually and a few other things — or it can get itself together," said artist Joyce Wieland in 1971. In the 60s and 70s, the artist painted, sculpted and stitched the Canadian flag and our sense of national identity. Her art called on the need to preserve its disti…

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Market news today - US stocks hit record high despite market fears 5:05

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This week in markets: The US stock market defies the odds yet again to reach an all-time high. Meanwhile, the senate prepares to vote on Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ and investors await key economic data. Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Came To Believe 23:00

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Who would you be - if for a moment - you chose to believe? Believe in a power greater than yourself! Rise up in your mind and let that THOUGHT lift you HIGHER. Thanks for listening. xo KcBy Kacey

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Voices of a silenced history: inside Bulgaria's Gulag 54:08

18d ago54:08

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During the Communist era in Bulgaria, anyone who opposed the government could be arrested, sent to the Gulag. For 20 years, Lilia Topouzova has been collecting the stories of those who survived. She recreated a Bulgarian room where her conversations with survivors can be heard, a space about the absence of memory and what that does to a people.…

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We’re drawn to the beauty of the ocean. An artist reveals why 54:08

19d ago54:08

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"We come from the sea. It's not a memory. It's a feeling. It's in our DNA," Joan Jonas told IDEAS producer Mary Lynk at her home in Nova Scotia. The arts icon, now 88, has been celebrated for her work since the late 1960s. She splits her time between a Soho loft in NYC, and the "magical landscape" of Cape Breton, where she can be by her muse: the o…

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Sound meets sole: The designer behind Summerfest artists’ custom kicks 19:38

19d ago19:38

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Every creative tells a story — sometimes through lyrics, sometimes through shoes. This episode puts the focus on footwear, with an artist who’s making custom sneakers for some big names at this year’s Summerfest Brandon Johnston is owner of Soul 2 Sole (S2S) Creations. The Carroll University graduate was tapped – once again – by the Big Gig to crea…

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Why do people hate? 54:07

20d ago54:07

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Even in the name of love, we can justify hatred, even murder, of the other. But why do we hate others? Scholars have identified a list of 10 reasons why one group may hate another group. They also have suggestions on how to break the cycle of hate. Guests in this episode are scholars from the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR): Prerna…

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Is it better to invest in the minnows of the stock market? 19:43

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Today on the show, is it better to invest in the giants of the stock market, as most of us do, or to back smaller companies? We have looked at the data and struck on some remarkable findings - both good and bad for ‘small caps’ investors. Host Andrew Oxlade is joined by Jemma Slingo and Richard Evans to a provide a well-balanced take on the latest …

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The most famous French-Canadian novel you've never heard of 54:08

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Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of French Canada, written by Louis Hémon in 1913, is one of the most widely read works of fiction ever written in French. Yet today, the book remains far less known in English Canada and the English-speaking world. It is the world's highest-selling French book, and has been translated into over 20 languages. The book has i…

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How Jaws made us believe white sharks are real villains 54:08

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Fifty years ago, the movie Jaws put sharks on our radar in a very real way. It broke box office records and tapped into an underlying fear of sharks and the unknown lurking in the ocean. Turns out, sharks were already developing a villainous reputation before Jaws. In this documentary, producer Molly Segal explores the long history people have with…

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Market news today - markets weigh up Iran’s response to US bombing 9:11

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This week in the markets: US bombing of Iran is the main focus as investors weigh up the scenarios; meanwhile the spectre of rising US debts and deficits waits in the wings. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fidelity International

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The Courage To Thrive 26:30

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Meet Kamin Samuel - a woman who achieved a lot and then learned how to handle success. We can all learn from her right now.By Kacey

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Journalist Connie Walker on uncovering her family's dark history 54:09

25d ago54:09

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She’s one of Canada’s most decorated journalists, having won a Pulitzer Prize, a Peabody and a Columbia-Dupont Prize for her podcast series, Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s. Yet Connie Walker had been reluctant to feature stories about her family in her journalism. Until she realized her family's survival in residential schools embodies the definin…

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How Latin translation made Western philosophers famous 54:08

26d ago54:08

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From Greek to Arabic and then to Latin, translators in 8th-century Baghdad eventually brought to Europe the works of Plato, Aristotle, Galen, and others who became central pillars of Western thought. IDEAS explores what is known as the Graeco-Arabic Translation Movement.

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Inside our loneliness epidemic 54:09

27d ago54:09

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Some experts are calling loneliness an epidemic in Canada and throughout much of the world. Social isolation is a public health risk with consequences for individuals, communities and for our social systems. A multi-disciplinary panel, hosted at the University of British Columbia, examine loneliness from perspectives of men's and women's health, in…

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How Milwaukee’s Juneteenth celebration joined forces with Summerfest 15:51

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The annual Juneteenth celebration — recognized annually on June 19 — commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It was on that day in 1865 when the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation occurred in Texas. While it took another 156 years for Juneteenth to become an official federal holiday (in 2021, in case you don’t want to …

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The surprising truth about the FTSE 100 vs the S&P 500 18:34

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This week we look at the most powerful forces you’ll ever come across in finance. It’s the importance of reinvesting dividends. We’ve crunched the numbers to see what difference that makes to returns in the UK and the US and found some quite surprising results. Host Andrew Oxlade and Tom Stevenson a provide a well-balanced take on the latest financ…

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Perdita Felicien on how to navigate life’s biggest hurdles 54:09

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Champion hurdler Perdita Felicien has climbed to the summits of international glory throughout her track career, and endured the excruciating lows of defeat. Those peak experiences inform the talk she gave at Crows Theatre in Toronto, in which she parses the comparison of sport to life, and life to sport. In her words: "It isn't that sport is life …

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The making of an ‘authoritarian personality’ 54:08

29d ago54:08

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A groundbreaking study conducted in the wake of the Second World War by a group of scholars rocked the academic world when it was published in 1950 — but fell out of favour. Now a new generation of scholars is reviving the lessons of The Authoritarian Personality to understand who is drawn in by fascist propaganda.…

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Market news today - investors stay calm despite rising Middle East tension 9:16

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This week in the markets: Mid-East tension dominates the headlines, but markets remain calm; the world’s leaders gather in Canada; and the world’s central banks announce interest rate decisions. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Canadian universities as safe havens for scholars-in-exile 54:09

1M ago54:09

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There is a growing number of researchers who are 'forcibly displaced' worldwide. Thirty-four Canadian universities and colleges are currently hosting scholars who’ve left their jobs and homes to find safety. Scholars-in-exile from dozens of countries gathered at Carleton University in Ottawa to discuss ways to support free thinking and research whe…

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Black history, vividly told through the colour blue 56:19

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From planting periwinkles on the graves of slaves, to the blues itself, the colour blue has been core to Black Americans’ pursuit of joy in the face of being dehumanized by slavery, argues Harvard professor Imani Perry. In her latest book, Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of my People, she unpacks the deep, centuries-long connection betw…

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A Father’s Day tribute: Letters, messages and conversations 25:30

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For many of us, our fathers are our protectors. They provide the structure, discipline and encouragement that stays with you throughout life. And when they’re not cooking on the grill in their favorite sandals, they teach us to stand tall, speak up and be fearless. Of course, the word “dad” isn’t the same for everyone. It can be a biological bond, …

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How Indigenous ecology is reviving land destroyed by wildfires 54:07

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What happens to the land after a brutal wildfire? IDEAS visited St'át'imc territory near Lillooet, B.C., to follow land guardians and scientists from the Indigenous Ecology Lab at the University of British Columbia, as they document the effects of wildfires and chart a new future based on Indigenous approaches to healing and balancing an ecosystem.…

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Is it time for investors to look beyond the US? 21:00

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Today on the show, is American economic exceptionalism coming to an end? There have been signs in both the stock and bond markets this year that investors are increasingly willing to look further afield for their returns - but should they? Host, Ed Monk, and his occasional guests provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments tog…

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How brutal wildfires are 'killing' Indigenous ways of life 54:08

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In 2021, a deadly heat dome produced a devastating wildfire season across British Columbia. While immediate media coverage often focuses on evacuations and the numbers of homes destroyed, many First Nations say what these fires do to the land in their territories — and the cultural lives of their communities — is often overlooked. "These fires are …

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The movement that unlocked a new masculinity – Dandyism 54:06

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For over 200 years, the Dandy has been a provocateur, someone who pushes against the boundaries of culture, masculinity and politics. From Beau Brummell to Oscar Wilde to contemporary Black activists, IDEAS contributor Pedro Mendes tracks the subversive role the Dandy plays in challenging the status quo. *This episode originally aired on April 15, …

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Market news today - the Fed vs White House 5:41

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This week in the markets: US inflation data marks the latest round in the tussle between the Federal Reserve and The White House; investors eye trouble in the bond market and the UK Government reviews spending. Fidelity’s Ed Monk reviews the stories moving markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Good is also nice. Don't believe the propaganda! 22:00

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Maybe we can't change the bullies...but we can call open a window to air out their stink. This show is that window. xoKcBy Kacey

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How Canadian nationalism died 54:08

1M ago54:08

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In George Grant's famous 1965 essay, Lament for a Nation, the Red Tory philosopher argued that Canadian nationalism had died. He believed that when Canada was tied to the UK, the country was committed to a collective common good. But when it became integrated with the U.S., Grant says Canada abandoned this idea. Sixty years later, our relationship …

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The famously polarizing father of capitalism 54:07

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The 18th-century philosopher Adam Smith is often called “the father of economics,” and sometimes “the father of capitalism.” IDEAS contributor Matthew Lazin-Ryder examines how Smith’s name has been used and abused to both defend and attack free-market economics since his death.

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Sun-Seeker MKE turns dreams of Black trans safety into reality 19:04

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Sun-Seeker MKE are dreamers, artists, abolitionists, chosen family and joy makers — all working hard to reimagine what safety and care looks like for black trans and queer folks. Everyone involved with the Black trans abolitionist organization understands the solutions to oppression, harm and liberation come from the people within the communities t…

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What it’s like to discover you have ADHD after 50 54:08

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When IDEAS contributor Sandra Bourque was diagnosed with ADHD in her early 50s, she was relieved. Finally, everything made sense to her. Bourque became obsessed with learning everything about how her brain worked. What she found was a mountain of information that focused on ADHD deficits and challenges, ways to "fit in better and be more normal." S…

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Footwork forward: auntie’s rise in Milwaukee’s electronic scene 9:24

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On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, DJ Kenny Perez had the chance to speak with auntie, a rising producer from Milwaukee who’s making waves with a sound deeply rooted in Footwork. If you’re wondering what Footwork is, you’ll have to take it back to Chicago in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This high-energy, rhythmically complex dance music evol…