The Deep Dive podcast by Milwaukee Independent takes a closer look at the stories that matter most, uncovering the layers of complexity behind today’s pressing issues.
From groundbreaking research to critical social movements and the intersection of local and global events, the podcast goes beyond surface-level coverage. Each episode connects the dots, explores nuances, and offers fresh perspectives on the issues influencing Milwaukee and the world. With a commitment to thoughtful analysis and meaningful storytelling, Deep Dive invites listeners to engage with the deeper truths behind the headlines.
- This episode explores how a return to Japan in 2026, three decades after a formative 1996 trip, reshaped a Milwaukee journalist’s understanding of memory, place, and the slow arrival of perspective. As detailed in the article A look at my journey across Japan 30 years ago and how it paved the way to Taiwan in 2026, this episode traces a linear crossing from Tokyo to Nagasaki, with stops in Nagoya, Okazaki, Himeji, Hiroshima, Shimonoseki, and a small town near Saga where a reunion with a long-lost host family became the emotional center of the trip.
Deep Dive is a Milwaukee Independent podcast
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