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Lake Effect

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee"s NPR

Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.

society & culture

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51:30

Monday 7/1/24: evolution & purpose of political...

Lake Effect ·

2024/07/01

We learn what the purpose of a modern political convention is. We learn what Milwaukee’s tourism bureau is hoping to get out of hosting the RNC. We look at how pull tabs came to be a part of Wisconsin bar culture. Plus, hear new local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

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51:32

Thursday 6/27/24: political ads, Milwaukee Record &...

Lake Effect ·

2024/06/27

We look at the rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. We speak with one of the co-founders of Milwaukee Record about how they’ll approach covering the RNC. We learn about the Guerrilla Gay Bar. Plus, tell you about the benefits of mocktails.

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51:30

Tuesday 6/25/24: GOP strategy in Wisconsin, HBCU...

Lake Effect ·

2024/06/25

A republican strategist shares how the GOP is courting Wisconsin. We tell you about a scholarship that helps Milwaukee students attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We look at the history of the Great Circus Parade in Milwaukee. Plus, bring you the latest episode of Live at Lake Effect.

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51:30

Monday 6/24/24: clinical trial diversity, local...

Lake Effect ·

2024/06/24

We learn how researchers are trying to improve diversity in clinical trials. We explore how environmental work can be done on the local level. We hear stories from local birders about their Spark Birds. Plus, we explore which Wisconsin parks are best to bring your dog to.

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51:31

Thursday 6/20/24: gun laws, 2020 presidential...

Lake Effect ·

2024/06/20

We look at the state’s gun laws. We look back on the 2020 presidential election. Local chefs react to this season of Top Chef. We share some state park recommendations and Bubbler Talk explores what happened to the Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear.

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51:32

Wednesday on Lake Effect: Eviction Free MKE, Fathers...

Lake Effect ·

2024/06/19

We learn about Eviction Free MKE, a program that helps people facing eviction. We look at the organization, Fathers Making Progress. We hear from the filmmaker of Markie in Milwaukee. Plus, we speak with one half of the alt-rock duo, They Might Be Giants.

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51:32

Thursday 6/13/24: money in politics, Ukrainian...

Lake Effect ·

2024/06/13

We learn about a musical group of Ukrainian soldiers. We explore how money has come to play a major role in shaping court races. We hear from some Milwaukee dads ahead of Father's Day. Plus, we learn why Lake Michigan appears to be different colors.

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51:21

Tuesday: Milwaukee population decline, bars &...

Lake Effect ·

2024/06/11

We explore why Milwaukee’s population has declined since the pandemic. Then, we look at how Wisconsin’s restaurants and bars are recovering post-pandemic. We learn about a project to connect hundreds of miles of biking and walking trails in southeast Wisconsin.

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51:22

Thursday 5/30/24: Gerrymandering impact, Asian...

Lake Effect ·

2024/05/30

We look at the impact of gerrymandering on polarization. Three Milwaukeeans explore Asian identity. We go behind the scenes at the Milwaukee Public Museum and learn about their collection of birds. Bubbler Talk looks into why there are sunken gardens in some Milwaukee medians.

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51:30

Wednesday 5/29/24: Milwaukee Rec programming, Dorothy...

Lake Effect ·

2024/05/29

We learn about Milwaukee Recreation’s summer programming and explore the legacy of Dorothy Enderis — one of the most influential leaders of Milwaukee Rec. We visit the Crossroads at Big Creek nature preserve in Door County. Plus, learn about Ko-Thi Dance Company.

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51:30

Tuesday 5/28/23: Crave Brothers Farmstead, Jesus...

Lake Effect ·

2024/05/28

We speak with local labor leader Jesus Salas about the roots and legacy of the farmworkers movement. We visit one local farm that’s putting waste to good use and take a trip to a community garden in Milwaukee that takes beauty seriously.

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51:30

Wednesday 05/22/24: The Bridge Project, politics &...

Lake Effect ·

2024/05/24

We learn about The Bridge Project. Then, we explore why environmental issues are so important to some voters. We look at what life is like for two Muslim artists in Milwaukee. Plus, we explore the roots of Wisconsin’s dairy industry.

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51:29

Monday 5/20/24: SDC problems, women's heart health,...

Lake Effect ·

2024/05/20

We learn about problems the Social Development Commission is facing. We learn about women's heart health. We learn about the raptor program at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Plus, explore a book called Secret Milwaukee.

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51:30

Thursday 5/16/24: Primary care shortage, Capitol...

Lake Effect ·

2024/05/17

How a shortage of primary care providers impacts both patients and doctors. Capitol Notes looks ahead to the Republican state political convention this weekend. This week’s Bubbler Talk explores engravings found along Brady Street in Milwaukee.

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51:30

Wednesday 5/15/24: university endowments, periodical...

Lake Effect ·

2024/05/15

We learn about university investment funds and endowments. We learn about the millions of cicadas emerging from the ground this summer. Plus, speak with a world champion taxidermist.

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51:16

Tuesday 5/14/24: Spring wildfires, Aging Advocacy...

Lake Effect ·

2024/05/14

We look at what’s happened so far during spring wildfire season. We learn about Aging Advocacy Day in Wisconsin. We learn about the Aquatics Ambassador program. We speak with the author of Milwaukee in Stone & Clay, a book about Milwaukee's geological architecture.

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51:21

Monday 5/13/24: Milwaukee County Executive's second...

Lake Effect ·

2024/05/13

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley shares what he hopes to do in his second term in office. We learn what steps are being taken in Peshtigo, Wisconsin to mitigate PFAS in drinking water. Plus, we speak with one of the finalists from the dating reality show, Farmer Wants a Wife.

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51:32

Wednesday 5/8/24: fire department challenges,...

Lake Effect ·

2024/05/08

We learn about a new initiative to provide mental health services to members of the Milwaukee Fire Department. We visit one of Milwaukee’s longest standing Mexican bars, Camacho's. We speak with the co-writer of “The People’s Joker. ”Plus, tell you about a website and app that helps people find queer-owned businesses.

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51:19

Tuesday 5/7/24: Proposed MPS budget, poison expert,...

Lake Effect ·

2024/05/07

We look at what’s in the proposed budget for Milwaukee Public Schools. A poison expert and author talks about science literacy. We speak with the producer of a podcast that explores the impact of forever chemicals in Wisconsin. We learn about an invasive species that’s threatening Wisconsin’s trees.

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51:20

Monday 5/6/24: traffic deaths report, student...

Lake Effect ·

2024/05/06

We look at a new report that finds traffic deaths have gone up in Milwaukee County. Capitol Notes explores the political implications of the student protests. We learn about the 1886 Bay View Massacre. Plus, meet a 72-year-old woman about to graduate from UWM.

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