What Does It Mean To Be Geek-Adjacent? Declining Property Ownership In Milwaukee, Iowa Caucuses

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We discuss fandom, and how to be a lower-intensity fan, with a pop culture writer. Then we learn about a decline in Milwaukee resident-owned property, and talk about what that means. And we get the latest on the bungled Iowa Democratic Caucuses.

Featured in this Show

  • Not Fan Enough for Fandom? Maybe You're An Adjacent Fan

    Often when we think of fan communities, either online or real life, it’s the hardcore, obsessed and often young and white fans in the picture. We talk to a pop culture writer about creating fan communities that are welcoming to others — even those who don’t have the movie lines fully memorized.

  • What Does It Mean If Thousands Of Milwaukee's Homes Aren't Owned By Milwaukee Residents?

    The Milwaukee housing market has continued to recover from the Great Recession, but there have been big shifts. We talk about figures that show the number of city residents who own property has declined, and discuss what that means for the ability of residents to build wealth through real estate.

  • What's Up With The Iowa Caucuses?

    The Iowa Democratic Party is blaming the delay in counting and reporting of Monday’s caucus results on a problem with its new app. We look at criticisms of the nation’s first presidential nominating contest and reactions from the candidates.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Keidra Chaney Guest
  • Mike Gousha Guest
  • Donna Hoffman Guest

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