Cream City Social

Cream City Social is the official podcast of Milwaukee's chapter of the DSA. We feature interviews with local leftists, chapter members, as well as segments diving into the rich socialist history of Milwaukee.

Fall '26 Electoral Working Group Wrap Up 10/01/2026

Fall '26 Electoral Working Group Wrap Up Mason talks with Ethan, who was previously chair of our Fall Electoral Working Group. Ethan led our chapter's organization after our endorsement of Francesca Hong. This episode talks about how the endorsement process started, what we did during the primary season, and what we learn looking back. /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/43115543

Foundations of the Online Right: Cyberbullying Jar Jar Binks 09/15/2026

Foundations of the Online Right: Cyberbullying Jar Jar Binks Online harassment campaigns are an unfortunate reality of the information age, and often a tool of ideaological projects to affect the broader culture. In this episode, Mason sits with Audra and explains how Jar Jar Binks, a comedic relief character from the Star Wars franchise, was the first victim of the online mob. We explore the personal experiences of the victims, Ahmed Best and Jake Llyod, and how the modern conservative movement utilizes the online rage machine for their political ends. /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/42892340

What can we learn from the Sewer Socialists? with Eric Blanc 09/01/2026

What can we learn from the Sewer Socialists? with Eric Blanc Alex and Mason have a conversation with labor historian Eric Blanc. Eric writes for his blog, Labor Politics, as well as teaching at Rutgers and assisting in organizing the We talk about what Eric learned about the Sewer Socialists of the early twentieth century. What worked for them and their success? What can we learn from them to take into the future? /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/42603740

Building Community and Looking Toward the Future 08/18/2026

Building Community and Looking Toward the Future This episode includes an extended cut of Audra and Mason's conversation with Tom and Ian from March of this year. We sat do initially to talk about the history of our chapter, but ended up talking about what motivates us within DSA. /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/42470110

Readin' News with the Socialists, Summer edition 08/01/2026

Readin' News with the Socialists, Summer edition In this episode, Mason and Audra talk about the continuing violence committed by our government, Pete Hegseth's 'High T Military' Initiative, the state of our aging gerotocracy, and the exciting momenteum happening in our gubernatorial race. Thoughts, questions or concern about our pronuciation of "gubernatorial?" Email us at /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/42282505

How to Sell a Genocide: Conversation with Adam Johnson 07/15/2026

How to Sell a Genocide: Conversation with Adam Johnson Audra and Mason have a conversation with Adam Johnson. co-host of the Citations Needed podcast and author of His writing has been featured in The Nation, In These Times, The Intercept, Los Angeles Times, and San Francisco Chronicle. /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/42043380

Foundations of the Online Right: Gamergate and Qanon 07/01/2026

Foundations of the Online Right: Gamergate and Qanon Today Audra and Mason sit down to talk about some of the foundational internet experiences that have led to the Most Online Administration in history. How did "gamer" become an identity? Why is everything about woke? How do their warped beliefs motivate them? Sources: Wikipedia, generally Also Mason's brain, unfortunately /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/41913005

Next Step Towards Public Power: City Hall Rally and Hearing 06/16/2026

Next Step Towards Public Power: City Hall Rally and Hearing As we plan our future episode, we wanted to share something exciting with you. Please join the Milwaukee DSA in fighting to replace We Energies with a municipal utility. Our Power to the People campaign has secured a hearing at Milwaukee City Hall and will be presenting new legal research, testimony, and there will also be time for public comment. The outdoor rally will begin at 8:30am followed by the hearing at 9:00am. Join the rally by meeting under the City Hall clocktower at 200 E Wells Street. The 9 a.m. hearing will be in room 301B of City Hall (also at 200 E Wells Street). /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/41658540

Readin' News with the Socialists, May Edition 05/31/2026

Readin' News with the Socialists, May Edition Audra and Mason readin some headlines from May. Topics include the dangers of streaming, the Trump admin's attack on progressive voices through "Counter Terrorism," and the importance of children in the political landscape. WARNING FOX NEWS WARNING NY POST WARNING FOX NEWS /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/41476545

"Steal This Story, Please!": Conversation with Amy Goodman and Carl Deal 05/09/2026

"Steal This Story, Please!": Conversation with Amy Goodman and Carl Deal Audra and Mason are joined by Amy Goodman, an award-winning investigative journalist, author, and host and executive producer of "Democracy Now!", and Carl Deal, documentary filmmaker and director/producer of "Steal This Story, Please." "Steal This Story, Please!" is centers around Amy Goodman's 30 year career as an independent journalist taking on soldiers, politicians, and corporate media in a fearless pursuit of truth. Amy, Carl, and Tia will be at the Milwaukee premiere for a Q&A at noon on Sunday, May 10th, 2026 at the Oriental Theatre. The film will continue showing throughout the week. Use discount code "STEAL" at checkout. For more information and other showings visit https://stealthisstory.org/ /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/41234880

Readin' News with the Socialists, April Edition 05/01/2026

Readin' News with the Socialists, April Edition Audra and Mason are joined by Domino as the read through whats in the news. /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/41081165

Conversation with Ashik Shiddique 04/15/2026

Conversation with Ashik Shiddique Join Audra and Mason as they sit down with DSA National Co-Chair, Ashik Siddique. We talk about Ashik's journey through political organizing and how DSA has grown over the past decade. milwaukee.dsawi.org/calendar dsausa.org/join creamcitysocial@gmail.com /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/40864955

A Brief History of Milwaukee DSA 04/01/2026

A Brief History of Milwaukee DSA What led us to where we are today? What have we learned along the way? Join Audra and Mason as they sit down with Tom and Ian and talk about the history of Milwaukee DSA. dsausa.org/join /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/40691890

Readin' the News with the Socialists, March 1st 2026 03/15/2026

Readin' the News with the Socialists, March 1st 2026 Hi Folks, here is a episode with Mason and Audra talk through some of the things in the news around the time of recording. Contact us at CreamCitySocial@gmail.com NYT Event CNN Interview /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/40460875

Kamala Harris's Uber Brother 03/01/2026

Kamala Harris's Uber Brother Hello folks! This is a conversation between Mason and Audra where they introduce themselves and talk about their experiences that led them to working on Cream City Social. They also talk about what they hope to do with the podcast going forward and ask for listener input! Contact us at creamcitysocial@gmail.com /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/40273265

February Update 02/13/2026

February Update Hello folks! We know the feed has been quiet and y'all are eager to hear what's going on. Here is a little update about what's going on within DSA, how you can get involved, and our plans for the future. Thanks for listening! Contact us at creamcitysocial@gmail.com /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/40102995

How We Won Raises for City Workers 01/14/2026

How We Won Raises for City Workers DSA labor working group chair, Ian, and alderperson Alex Brower take us inside the successful fight to win long overdue raises for city workers and discuss the lessons we can take for organizing in the future. /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/39725065

DSA 101: Outreach and Labor Working Groups 11/26/2025

DSA 101: Outreach and Labor Working Groups In this episode, we kick of a new series dedicated to educating new members about our different working groups and opportunities to get involved. This episode, we focus on our outreach and labor working groups. If you'd like to get involved, all working group meetings and DSA events can be found on our calendar: Check out our union jobs board here: /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/39176830

2025 DSA Convention Recap 09/02/2025

2025 DSA Convention Recap Every other year, DSA members from accross the country come together to discuss the agenda and priorities of DSA on a national level. In this episode, delegates from the Milwaukee chapter tell us what transpired at the 2025 convention and what it means for DSA going forward. /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/38057040

Palestinian Solidarity is a Local Issue 04/21/2025

Palestinian Solidarity is a Local Issue The two co-chairs of the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine join us to talk about their work, the need for Palestinian solidarity movements in Wisconsin, and what we can do to shift U.S. foreign policy on Palestine. /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/36242805

Understanding Act 12 03/19/2025

Understanding Act 12 District 3 Aldermanic candidate Alex Brower joins us for an in depth analysis of Governor Evers' Act 12 bill and its impact on Milwaukee. Learn more about Alex's campaign and get involved here: You can also meet Alex on Saturday March 22nd from 9 to 10 AM at his meet and greet at Stone Creek Coffee on Downer or at his fundraiser from 6 to 8 PM at Vintage. /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/35774660

Power to the People: The Fight to Take on We Energies 02/04/2025

Power to the People: The Fight to Take on We Energies Alex Brower and Andy from the Power to the People campaign to replace We Energies with a municipally owned utility and what it could mean for people in Milwaukee. Learn more about the Power to the People campaign: Learn more about Alex Brower's campaign for Alderperson and find out how you can help us get a seat on the Common Council: /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/35141910

DSA Runs for Common Council: A Conversation With Alex Brower 01/15/2025

DSA Runs for Common Council: A Conversation With Alex Brower We sit down with DSA's endorsed candidate for common council, Alex Brower, to talk about his transformative agenda and what it means to be running a movement-based campaign for city government. Learn more about Alex's campaign and get involved here: https://www.alexbrowerforcommoncouncil.org/ /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/34860250

The Problem With Growing MKE 09/23/2024

The Problem With Growing MKE Melody and Dynasty from Metcalfe Park join us to talk about the city's Growing MKE plan and why they're concerned that communities like theirs may get left behind. Information session on Growing MKE hosted by the Midtown Neighborhood Alliance: Metcalfe Park Communtiy Bridges social media: /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/33163337

RNC Recap and the Murder Samuel Sharpe Jr. 08/20/2024

RNC Recap and the Murder Samuel Sharpe Jr. As the DNC kicks off in Chicago, we cannot forget what happened here in Milwaukee a month ago. In this episode, we sit down with a participant in the coalition to march on the RNC about the demonstration against the RNC and the ongoing fight to get justic for Samuel Sharpe Jr. /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/32649162

An Unconventional Convention: RNC Recap and Analysis 07/24/2024

An Unconventional Convention: RNC Recap and Analysis Professor of criminology and expert on far right movements Stanislav Vysotsky joins us to discuss the Republican National Convention and the party's concerning drift to the right. /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/32270042

Free Palestine Encampment: Interview with MKE 5 05/12/2024

Free Palestine Encampment: Interview with MKE 5 Interview with Audari Tamayo, one of the Milwaukee 5 arrested during the February 9th Chapman Hall sit in demanding a meeting with UW-Milwaukee Chancellor, Mark Mone over UW-M’s involvement with Israel. Interview covers the MKE 5 arrests, their demands, meeting with the UW-M Chancellor, family history, and more. Tough audio quality - Apologies. Helpful Links: : /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/31252457

Free Palestine Encampment: Day 12 05/11/2024

Free Palestine Encampment: Day 12 45 minutes at the UW-Milwaukee Free-Palastine Encampment on day 12. /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/31246952

Alex Kostal for County Supervisor 03/28/2024

Alex Kostal for County Supervisor On Tuesday, people in Wisconsin will vote on their next circuit court judge, village trustees, and a whole host of other local offices. In this episode, Alex Kostal talks to us about a crucial but often overlooked local office: county supervisors. Learn more about Alex Kostal's campaign here: You can also email Alex at /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/30578698

State Reppin': January-February 02/23/2024

State Reppin': January-February Join Wisconsin State Representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy as we recap their last two months at the Capital. We talk UWM student protests, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the new legislative maps, the nitty gritty of their prison reform bills/package, and something we should all probably be in... couples therapy. Email to get your community questions answered next month! Show Links: /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/30079523

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