Rachel Owens
Morning Edition Host, AnnouncerRachel joined WUWM as an announcer in January of 2014. Prior to coming to WUWM, Rachel worked for nearly six years at Wisconsin Public Radio and Television in a number of roles, including announcer/board operator, voice talent, producer, on-air producer, radio operations center technician and audience services representative.
As WUWM's announcer, Rachel can be heard throughout the week. She especially loves hosting the midday hours, serving as a close companion to WUWM’s listeners. Rachel helps create the tone, rhythm and character of Milwaukee Public Radio.
In May of 2014, Rachel became producer and co-host of WUWM@Nite. Rachel became WUWM's local Morning Edition host in March of 2015.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking, sailing, singing, reading, watching films, music of all kinds and roller derby.
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Our studio doors have opened to many roots inspired acts, but few have had the orchestral leanings of The Memphis Dawls. The trio’s sister-like…
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“I don’t write a lot of happy tunes, but I’m a happy guy,” says singer-songwriter Carter Hulsey. The sentiment became something of an artistic mantra in…
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Singer/songwriter Dianna Jones was tricked into her first on-stage performance when she was only a teenager in New York City. Playing at an open mic, she…
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We first met Christopher McIntyre Perceptions, or C.M.P., this summer, just ahead of Milwaukee’s Bronzeville week. At that point, the members of Br(OK)en…
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On his Twitter page, W. Kamau Bell says “I tell jokes, but I’m not kidding.” Known by many as a political comedian, Bell is best known for his critically…
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Rachel Owens spoke with Joel King of the Wild Feathers before their show Saturday, November 8th at the Rave. King is one of three lead singers in the…
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David Paige spoke with WUWM@Nite before his performance at BBC's Upper Level in Milwaukee Friday, Oct. 10.
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When bands say they’ve been together for 10 years, you'd think of musicians in their 30’s, or older. This musical duo, however, just celebrated their 10…
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Singer-songwriter Hugh Robert Masterson invites anyone doubting his claim to country music to take a ride home with him to Butternut, Wisconsin. It’s a…
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Jazz musician John Raymond started out playing piano, but it didn’t take long for him to find his true love - the trumpet. The Minnesota native credits…