We've been long overdue for our Expert Insight Bonus episodes, where we ask guests of the pod to dive deep into one of their passions.

This week, you will hear from Kristina Gomez, Events and Programming Librarian, Milwaukee Public Library, talk about getting to know people through songs and playlists (6:15), Rosy Petri, Artist, Paradise Home, talk about functional art (11:55) Gabe Yeager, Downtown Environment Specialist, Downtown BID #21, talk about the ten elements of activation in public spaces (15:20) and Beth Weirick, CEO of the Downtown BID #21, talks about how she sees life interacting with public space (18:16).

Audio transitions: "Milwaukee Strong," Shonn Hinton, featuring The Milwaukee All-Stars

Ephemera:

• Expert Insights Episode 1
• Join us for Road of Democracy Conversations, every Friday in October at Noon. Kick off panel - Our Journey on the Road of Democracy, 10/9 at Noon Streaming on Facebook