John Gurda

We look at the tenure of Milwaukee’s last Socialist mayor, Frank Zeidler, and his aggressive campaign to expand the size of the city. We also explore what socialism looks like in Milwaukee today.

The legacy of the Milwaukee Socialists looms large in the city. But the rise of the Social Democratic Party was anything but inevitable. It was a struggle against monied interests, powerful political parties, and a fight for the rights of those whose labor had made others rich.

For fans of Milwaukee history, there’s one name that comes to mind as the leading expert on the city: John Gurda. His new book, 'John Gurda's Milwaukee' explores the city through route maps and stories.

Science writer Michael Timm combined his passion for Great Lakes issues and storytelling to create an 8-minute film about quagga mussels. Then he not only…

A new documentary by historian John Gurda examines the region's history through our waterways.Gurda first collaborated with Claudia Looze nine years ago…