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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.

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48:01

Wednesday 6/18/25: Anodyne union vote challenged,...

Lake Effect ·

2025/06/18

What's next for Anodyne workers after they voted to unionize but its parent company challenged the vote. An oral history project gathers stories of survivors who attended Indian Boarding Schools. New songs from local musicians in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.

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51:14

Tuesday 6/17/25: Lower international student...

Lake Effect ·

2025/06/17

The impact lower enrollment from international students could have on Wisconsin universities. History of the recently closed LGBTQ bar This Is It. The life partner of astronaut Sally Ride shares the complete picture of their love story.

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51:21

Monday 6/16/25: Trauma healing, GOP state budget,...

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2025/06/16

UWM conference explores trauma healing. Republicans craft their vision for Wisconsin’s state budget. The documentary “Wisconsin Pride” dives into our state’s LGBTQ history.

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51:22

Thursday 6/12/25: Abortion and Wisconsin Supreme...

Lake Effect ·

2025/06/12

Two abortion cases currently before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Programs that help people living in Milwaukee make their homes more energy efficient. Books and Beyond explores the past summer reading mascots.

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51:17

Wednesday 6/11/25: Reproductive healthcare...

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2025/06/11

How the federal budget could impact people on Medicaid seeking reproductive healthcare. How Milwaukee is preparing to be a climate change refuge. Cuts at the Sixteenth Street Health Centers on Milwaukee’s south side.

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51:19

Tuesday 6/10/25: SEWI LGBTQ Center closure, flood...

Lake Effect ·

2025/06/10

The closure of the LGBTQ Center of Southeastern Wisconsin and unanswered questions. Increased flooding risk due to climate change. A local animal attorney tells all.

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51:22

Monday 6/9/25: Pardoning fake electors, My Two...

Lake Effect ·

2025/06/09

Trump considers pardons for Wisconsinites who tried to overturn the 2020 election. A former Wisconsin governor shares his journey caring for his wife as she developed Alzheimer’s. A surfboard made of entirely eco-friendly materials.

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51:14

Thursday 6/5/25: PrideFest progress, Next Narrative,...

Lake Effect ·

2025/06/05

Three queer Black organizers discuss progress they'd like to see in Milwaukee. A monologue program for Milwaukee high schoolers. How a bridge on Milwaukee’s lakefront is linked to the Indian Community School.

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51:24

Thursday 5/29/25: youth justice in Milwaukee County,...

Lake Effect ·

2025/05/29

A shift in how Milwaukee County handles youth justice. Etiquette at Native American powwows. The history of Cardinal Stritch University. Challenges of doing live improv.

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51:20

Wednesday 5/28/25: Federal funding and job seeking,...

Lake Effect ·

2025/05/28

How proposed federal funding changes could affect job seekers in Milwaukee County. Books and Beyond explores the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library. What people can learn from birds.

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51:21

Thursday 5/22/25: mental health care history, What...

Lake Effect ·

2025/05/22

We learn about the history of mental health care in Milwaukee. We learn what the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Milwaukee is made of. We explore Milwaukee's HAM radio community. Plus, speak to the author of an ecothriller, "Big Lake Troubles."

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51:15

Thursday 5/15/25: Evolution of citizenship, MPS exit...

Lake Effect ·

2025/05/15

How the idea of citizenship has changed throughout our state and nation’s history. What MPS teachers are telling the district when they retire or leave. New nostalgic songs from local musicians.

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51:30

Wednesday 5/14/25: Hmong immigration, arts funding...

Lake Effect ·

2025/05/14

The story of one Hmong family that immigrated to the United States and the history of Hmong resettlement. The tension between local arts groups over funding. Science fiction films that stand out.

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51:22

Tuesday 5/13/25: Ending atmospheric science, history...

Lake Effect ·

2025/05/13

The end of UWM's Atmospheric Science program and its students' uncertain future. The history of sanctuary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and our country. Tavern Tuesdays explores how Wisconsin reacted to prohibition.

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51:29

Monday 5/12/25: Immigration in Milwaukee,...

Lake Effect ·

2025/05/12

How waves of immigration have created our multicultural city. The demographics of the young people incarcerated in Milwaukee County. Green initiatives at Stone Creek coffee and how they’re navigating tariffs.

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51:16

Wednesday 5/7/25: Black mental health initiatives,...

Lake Effect ·

2025/05/07

A new initiative to address the mental health needs of Black Milwaukeeans. The film “Speak.” follows students on a persuasive speech team. Plan a trip to the Apostle Islands.

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51:18

Tuesday 5/6/25: Public Allies in Milwaukee, The Dells...

Lake Effect ·

2025/05/06

How federal cuts affect Public Allies, an AmeriCorps program that helps develop young leaders. A documentary about young international students who work in the Wisconsin Dells. A historic home and museum in Lake Geneva.

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51:17

Monday 5/5/25: Latino immigration reality and...

Lake Effect ·

2025/05/05

We explore Wisconsin’s immigrant history and our perception of Latino communities. Towards an inclusive future and fighting for the rights of undocumented people. “unseen” on the life of a blind, undocumented immigrant.

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51:18

Thursday 5/1/25: Cinco de Mayo on Cesar Chavez Drive,...

Lake Effect ·

2025/05/01

How the Cesar Chavez BID is planning this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration differently. Documentaries at the Milwaukee Film Fest. A look into April’s Zine Fest held at Milwaukee’s Central Library.

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51:14

Wednesday 4/30/25: Protest safety, Sharon Dixon, Ice...

Lake Effect ·

2025/04/30

Protest safety ahead of May Day marches in Milwaukee and across the country. Sharon Dixon – a local LGBTQ pioneer bearing witnes to six decades of support. What Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail has to offer.

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