Will Allen started a food revolution in creating new urban farmers across the country. State of the Re:Union explores one of those farms in Milwaukee called Sweet Water Organics. Check out their incredible process that utilizes aquaponics and hydroponics, as well as their philosophy on taking another step to fighting the phenomena known as food deserts.

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I’m currently working on producing our next Sounds of the Re:Union podcast, about the Milwaukee Ukulele Club. Yes, that’s right – a ukulele club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin… not a tropical island in the Pacific.

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Since 1985, Atlanta band Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ has best been known for southern-fueled twang rock, but frontman Kevn Kinney grew up in Milwaukee – a city that continues to be his muse. In this Sounds feature producer Katie Ball talks with Kevn about the struggles he’s seen in his home town and the inspiring changes to come.