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.

"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

State Reppin': November-December 01/06/2024

State Reppin': November-December Join Wisconsin State Representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy as they recap their last two months at the capitol. We talk housing prices in Milwaukee, conditions of confinement legislation (prison reform), what political power looks and feels like, weed, and everyone’s new favorite holiday... Goerge Bush’s Eve. Email to get your community questions answered next month! Show Links: /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/29367038

State Reppin': Wisconsin Old Fashioned 11/14/2023

State Reppin': Wisconsin Old Fashioned Listen in to state representative Ryan Clancy as we recap his fall (the season!) in the Wisconsin State Assembly. We hit Wisconsin's state drink, Israel and Palestine, and new legislation around housing and prison reform. Email to get your community questions answered next month! Show Links: /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/28635008

Cop City 10/13/2023

Cop City A concerned citizen from Georgia talks to us about the massive police training facility known as "Cop City" in Atlanta and the suprising implications it will have for people in Milwaukee. Donate: Upcoming action in November: Further reading: /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/28305755

The Fall of Wisconsin 09/11/2023

The Fall of Wisconsin Wisconsin once led the nation in progressive policy and had the most successful socialist party in the country. So what happened? In this episode, we talk with journalist and author Dan Kaufman to dissect Wisconsin's political evolution and discuss what we can do moving forward. /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/27996159

State Reppin': July 08/16/2023

State Reppin': July Listen in to state representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy recap their 7th month in the Wisconsin State Assembly. We hit Milwuakee County & City's new sales tax, child bartenders, emails from a cop, plans for the future, and DC vs. Marvel. Email to get your community questions answered next month! Show Links: /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/27765048

State Reppin': June - State Budget 07/14/2023

State Reppin': June - State Budget Listen in to state representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy as they talk through their 6th month in the Wisconsin State Assembly and what to do about the hotly debated state budget. Email to get your community questions answered next month! Show Links: /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/27466503

State Reppin': May - WI Shared Revenue 06/02/2023

State Reppin': May - WI Shared Revenue Catch up with state representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy as we talk through their fifth month in office. We do a read-along to the Recombobulation Area’s “The Wisconsin State Assembly just passed a bill reshaping the state’s shared revenue system. What’s in it?” and sus out what the shared revenue proposals going through the assembly mean for Wisconsin’s (and Milwaukee’s!) future. If you’d like your community questions answered in our next episode, please email us at and we’ll ask your state representatives! Show Links: Recombobulation Area’s Shared Revenue Article: Darrin Madison - Ryan Clancy - /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/27025554

State Reppin': April 05/27/2023

State Reppin': April We’re back! Catch up with state representatives Darrin Madison and Ryan Clancy as they talk through their fourth month in office. We hit the now not-so-recent April supreme court race, their visit to Copper Lake and Lincoln Hills child prisons, and of course your community questions. If you’d like your questions answered next episode please email us at . Tune in next week to learn all about the hotly debated shared revenue bill going through the legislature and what it means for Milwaukee Show Links: Darrin Madison - Ryan Clancy - /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/26965050

Part 2: Fighting Times with Jon Melrod 04/14/2023

Part 2: Fighting Times with Jon Melrod Jon Melrod, a Milwaukee organizer in the 70s and 80s, finishes his saga of organizing with the Black Panthers, encounters with the FBI, and in the end, winning a $4 million lawsuit against him and his fellow editors of the factory newsletter The Fighting Times. See Jon in person at his FREE April 19th book reading at Milwaukee’s favorite independent bookstore Boswell Books. Links to his reading on April 19th and his book are in the show links below: Show Links: Jon’s FBI File: Jon’s April 19th Book Reading at Boswell Books: Jon’s Book The Fighting Times: /episode/index/show/creamcitysocial/id/26542182

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