"Movers and Shakers” profiles the leaders, innovators and changemakers who shaped the Milwaukee area and beyond. Each segment highlights the stories of local visionaries who made a lasting impact. Discover the people who transformed the Milwaukee community, one groundbreaking idea at a time.
How William Rehnquist Went From Shorewood to the U.S. Supreme Court
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.
Past Episodes
The Women Who Built Milwaukee Modernism — Then Were Pushed Aside
From Westlawn to the World Cup: How Jimmy Banks Changed Milwaukee Soccer
The Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist from Appleton, WI, sharpened her skills at the Milwaukee Journal
Upcoming Episodes
Wilbur and Ardie Halyard founded Columbia Savings and Loan, Wisconsin’s first Black-owned bank.
How William Rehnquist Went From Shorewood to the U.S. Supreme Court
