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Growing up in Shorewood, William Rehnquist once told his grade school teacher that he was “going to change the government.” His influential tenure on the U.S. Supreme Court helped shape the direction of the country for generations, sometimes controversially, yet those who knew him say he remained humble, never shedding the connection to his Midwest roots. Discover the story of a local kid who rose to one of the most powerful roles in American government.

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Tony Macias has been a long time resident at the House of RAD. The House of RAD, which has been in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood since it's inception, is in the process of moving to a new, bigger location in the Menomonee River Valley. They have doubled the space of the original location and, consequently, Tony has doubled the space of his studio, Looking Wolf Studios. This has allowed Tony to start teaching classes to help others realize the joy of ceramics. He believes that ceramics have power to communicate ideas and concepts the same way paintings or sculpture can. A vase or a plate, done the right way, can be just as emotionally moving as more traditional forms of art.

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BLACK NOUVEAU reminds viewers about their rights for the upcoming Spring Election. We also feature poetry by Jonah Denae, and preview the Milwaukee Rep's "Ain't Misbehavin'." And, a profile of Rev. Joseph Ellwanger, a Lutheran minister minister who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King during the Civil Rights Movement before coming to Milwaukee.

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Donzaleigh Abernathy, daughter of Rev. Dr. Ralph Abernathy and goddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., talks about her experiences growing up in the Civil Rights Movement

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Who were those who were helping freedom seekers travel through Wisconsin on the Underground Railroad? What were their motivations and why they were willing to risk violating federal law to do it?

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Explore the story of Joshua Glover, and learn how with the help of the citizens of Wisconsin he was broken out of jail and escaped to freedom in Canada.

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Discover the history of Caroline Quarlls, the first documented freedom seeker to travel through the state of Wisconsin, as told by her great, great, great granddaughter.

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Pete Klockau is a cartoonist, illustrator, and life long collector. He loves vintage toys, classic horror movies, and vinyl records. Several years ago Pete and his wife developed a fondness for tiki bars. The ambience and aesthetic of these establishments captivated both of them. Tiki bars offered an experience that transported them to a different world and a different time.

Together they started collecting tiki mugs and tiki decor with the goal of opening their own bar. The timing of the endeavor did not pan out. This was in late 2019 just before the coronavirus pandemic. They never opened that bar but it was not all for nothing. For the grand opening of the bygone bar, Pete used his illustrations skills to design a signature tiki mug to raise funds for the opening. Even though their business plans didn't come to fruition, Pete's tiki mug was a huge success.

Demand soared for Pete's mug, The Creature From The Crab Rangoon, a delightful little one-eyed, tentacled monster in a Chinese takeout box. "My brain works in puns." Pete says. Pete has gone on to create several different mugs usually with a classic horror movie slant but always with a fun-filled title. The Black Lagoon Room is the name of Pete's studio and it's where vintage inspiration meets modern execution. The Black Lagoon Room has developed a strong following. Pete and his wife travel to over 15 tiki and horror conventions a year and return each time with very little merchandise. Pete says, "To know that it resonates so much with people makes me feel so GOOD. I couldn't do it without their support."

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