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Mass Incarceration
Voting Rights
Public Humanities
Wisconsin
Milwaukee, United States
Potlucks
Odyssey Project
Aging In Place
Extension
Mental Health
Community
Restorative Justice
Humanities In Prisons
Trauma Therapy
Humanities Councils
Forest Therapy
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Civic Engagement
Community Empowerment

A podcast from Wisconsin Humanities, because being human is a shared experience, and we are here to explore it together. Join us for relevant and personal conversations with people who are using their passions, skills, and cultural traditions to create healthy civic spaces for all of us.

Season four is hosted by Jen Rubin and Jessica Becker, with audio production by Chrissy Widmayer.

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Katie Waddell believes that the work we call the humanities is like a bunch of love letters being written to other humans. She is the director of C21, the Center for 21st Century Studies, one of the first humanities research centers in the United Sta... more

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Jim Winship is an oldster with a mic and a camera. His latest project combines his background as a social worker, retired professor, storyteller, and filmmaker to create his second film, Growing Older in Rural Wisconsin. In this episode, co-hosts Jes... more

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What is it about reading and talking about a text like Plato's Allegory of the Cave that changes a person? “There's something magical about the humanities that allows adults, especially, to stop, reflect, think, and connect,” says Kevin Mullen, Assis... more

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“History is an argument we have about the past and what it means for us in the present,” says Sergio González. He is an assistant professor of Latinx Studies at Marquette University and was the founding editor of Wisconsin101, a collaborative history... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Winship
Social worker, retired college professor, storyteller, and documentary filmmaker
Independent filmmaker; projects funded by Wisconsin Humanities
Episode: Human Powered: In Conversation with Jim Winship
Kevin Mullen
Assistant Professor of Continuing Studies, University of Wisconsin–Madison; Director of Adult Education for the UW Odyssey Project
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Human Powered: In Conversation with Kevin Mullen
Sergio González
Associate Professor of History at Marquette University; former Wisconsin Humanities Board member
Marquette University / Wisconsin Humanities
Episode: Human Powered: In Conversation with Sergio González
Garrett Bucks
Community-builder and author
The White Pages newsletter, The Barnraisers Project
Episode: Human Powered: In Conversation with Garrett Bucks
Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings
Indigenous leader, culture bearer, educator, and community advocate from the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Anishinaabeg
Bad River Band, Indigenous organizations
Episode: Human Powered: In Conversation with Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings
Yia Lor
Forest therapy guide, storyteller, and Hmong community member
Independent practitioner, Chippewa Valley
Episode: Human Powered: In Conversation with Yia Lor
Maureen McCollum
Host and producer for Wisconsin Life on Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Radio
Episode: Human Powered: In Conversation with Maureen McCollum
Jane Beachy
Senior Director/lead on public engagement at Illinois Humanities
Illinois Humanities
Episode: Human Powered: In Conversation with Jane Beachy
Dena Wortzel
Wisconsin Humanities staff member
Wisconsin Humanities
Episode: Human Powered: In Conversation again with Dena Wortzel

Hosts

Jen Rubin
Host of the show
Jessica Becker
Co-host of the show

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
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    This is an awesome podcast— fascinating to listen to. Looking forward to future episodes, definitely worth subscribing.

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Invites a diverse range of guests, from educators to Indigenous language advocates.
Great listen! This show brings thoughtful, community-centered conversations to the foreground.
Story-driven and actionable for nonprofits and civic initiatives.
In-depth discussions with practitioners who translate theory into local impact.

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Human Powered: In Conversation with Mary Beth Collins
Q: Could you share more about a recent project that illustrates the impact of your center on local communities?
The New North project in Ashland County connected residents and third-space stewards—from churches to bike shops—through surveys and focus groups, uncovering how everyday spaces nurture civic connection and how events can be coordinated to make smaller towns feel like a destination.
Human Powered: In Conversation with Sergio González
Q: What can listeners expect from your next Look Back episode on little golden books, and why Racine is significant?
He previews an episode about little golden books, noting they originated in Racine and symbolize how ubiquitous objects can reveal state history; he and a co-host will guide younger viewers through the objects' cultural and educational impact.
Human Powered: In Conversation with Sergio González
Q: First, tell us a little bit about PBS Look Back and how you got involved with it.
González explains that Look Back brings history to life for middle school students through short, graphically engaging episodes built from archival research and expert interviews, with emphasis on accessibility and ongoing storytelling rather than rote memorization.
Human Powered: In Conversation with Jim Winship
Q: What do you hope communities take away after watching the documentary?
The hosts and Jim discuss how screenings should lead to conversations about concrete actions to support aging residents, including sustaining local services, mutual aid, and stronger community connections.
Human Powered: In Conversation with Jim Winship
Q: What sparked your interest in aging and rural communities as a documentary subject?
Jim explains a personal blend of storytelling and social work, plus a longtime commitment to rural Wisconsin, which naturally led to a project that follows older residents to illustrate aging in place and community support.

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What is Human Powered about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful series centered on public humanities, civic life, and place-based storytelling. Conversations frequently explore how storytelling, education, and community organizing can fortify healthier civic spaces, with guests ranging from educators and researchers to Indigenous language advocates and local organizers. Noteworthy is the emphasis on accessible public-facing humanities work that connects local Wisconsin communities with broader social insights, often through personal narratives, community histories, and practical initiatives. The show stands out for linking scholarly or institutional work to everyday action—whether through language preservation, foodways, or community gatherings—making it especially appealing to listeners wh... more

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