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Milwaukee
We Got This
Social Justice
Education
Poverty
Community Engagement
53206
Milwaukee, United States
Community Gardening
Gentrification
Gun Violence
Gardening
Community Service
Youth Empowerment
Food Deserts
SNAP
Community Support
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Community Development

53206, located in the inner city of Milwaukee, is the poorest zip code in the state of Wisconsin. 99.2% of residents are non-white and the median household income is $24,000. Meg and Alex talk about what they have learned over the last 15 years from living in a place that is very different than the suburbs they grew up in. Each episode typically covers thoughts on education, social justice, and th... more

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This week Meg and Alex explore the common narrative around inner city spaces and discuss the possibility that the narrative is all made up.

This week, Meg and Alex recap the last week of We Got This for the 2026 summer program season.

This week, Meg and Alex talk about assets and liabilities and how that distinction can be found on a micro and macro level within the neighborhood.

This week, Meg and Alex recap the latest work day at We Got This which set a record for the highest number of student participants.

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Recent Guests

Amos Malone
Doctoral student pursuing research in criminal justice and founder of Malone Foundation
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Episode: Episode 219: Amos Malone
Andre Lee Ellis
Founder of We Got This, Community Garden
We Got This
Episode: Episode 171: Why Gardens Matter with Andre Lee Ellis
Jamie DeJesus
Educator and advocate, involved in community programs for justice-involved individuals
Innovative Educational Solutions Institute
Episode: Episode 169: The Return of Jamie DeJesus
Ajamou Butler
Educator, speaker, poet, and community advocate
Episode: Episode 164: Ajamou Butler

Hosts

Alex
Host with long-running involvement in the inner-city Milwaukee project-focused conversations; regular voice in community-driven discussions.
Meg
Co-host with focus on neighborhood issues, education, and family/community impact in Milwaukee's 53206 area.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Honest and hard conversations

    I'm enjoying the new perspectives presented in this podcast. Every time I listen I listen with my teen son we have great conversations about how people experience life differently based on race, income levels etc. I particularly love the raw honesty. This couple doesn't pretend to know it all, but rather invites you to grow in your understanding along side them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mama2be33
    United States6 years ago
  • Normal people talking about real life things

    If you like listening to normal people talking about real life things then you will love this podcast. Each episode asks the listener to imagine what it might be like to be black and poor in America today. I find it fascinating to learn about their neighborhood and how their own experiences have helped shape and change their opinions over the years. Alex and Megs conversations about socio-economical and racial injustice truly challenge me to think through my own biases and encourage me to gain m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AshleyEFrahm
    United States6 years ago
  • Just good stuff

    Alex and Meg open up their home to talk about race and equity, and they have the bonafides to back up what they say. I appreciate their honesty and openness to talk about the reality of poverty and how they frame their neighborhood through their experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bonesv2447
    United States6 years ago
  • Pretty good

    I’m about 5 episodes in, and I enjoy listening to the couple. I don’t always agree with their takes but I enjoy listening and learning about my city from everyone’s perspective.

    I wish they would explain things a little more in depth. They talk about how building the highway impacted the zip code but so far they haven’t said how—other than people had to move.

    I didn’t know much about the zip code (other than vague generalizations) so a little more explanation could go a long way in my unders... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    wongt12
    United States6 years ago
  • Love

    I don’t know I stumbled on this podcast but It’s already helped me shift my thinking and I’ve recommended this to many. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carowisco
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise the candid, honest discussions about race and poverty and how personal experiences inform perspectives.
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Audience notes that the hosts' lived experience adds credibility and authenticity to complex topics.

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Episode 164: Ajamou Butler
Q: What drives your interest in early childhood education?
Ajamou is motivated by the idea of prevention over intervention, realizing the importance of nurturing children early to break the cycle of poverty.
Episode 164: Ajamou Butler
Q: How did you think about taking the work that you do in Milwaukee and figure out a new format for it to take in South Carolina?
Ajamou explains that his move to North Carolina was primarily family-oriented, rather than directly for movement work, though he continues to engage with organizations there.
Episode 169: The Return of Jamie DeJesus
Q: So what will he go on to do?
He'll go on to continue going to school and move to the journeyman part of it, where he's doing the mechanical engineering part, maintenance.
Episode 169: The Return of Jamie DeJesus
Q: What have you seen kind of take place over that time period?
We've had our most busy year in this last year than we've had since I've worked there.
Episode 146: Heal The Hood With Ajamou Butler
Q: What did you learn during your time in Belize?
I learned about humility and gratitude, especially seeing the struggles of people without basic resources. It changed my perspective on life.

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What is 53206 Cast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two Milwaukee-based hosts explore education, social justice, and daily inequities through a neighborhood-centered lens. Across episodes they remix personal experiences with local context—spotlighting youth leadership, community organizing, housing, gentrification, and the practicalities of urban service programs—often tying micro-actions to broader systemic change. The show's strength lies in candid storytelling, long-running community projects, and a consistent emphasis on collaborative impact over individual heroics, with a clear focus on 53206 and similar inner-city neighborhoods. This combination of ground-level realism, ongoing projects, and tireless advocacy makes it especially helpful for listeners who want actionable community-build... more

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