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Lake Effect

Audrey Nowakowski, Joy Powers

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

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51:17

Wednesday 5/21/25: racist fliers, the Milwaukee Does,...

Lake Effect ·

2025/05/21

We learn about racist fliers that have been found in some Wisconsin communities. We explore the events that led to the Bay View Massacre. We learn about Milwaukee’s first professional women’s basketball team. Plus, tell you how to canoe or kayak the Wisconsin River this summer.

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51:21

Tuesday 5/20/25: singing & heart health, Tavern...

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2025/05/20

We learn about a new study that examines the connection between singing and heart health. We learn about a recreated tavern at Old World Wisconsin. We learn how to do proper tick check. Plus, tell you about book of essays called "Pure Innocent Fun."

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51:20

Monday 5/19/25: Anodyne unionization, Capitol Notes,...

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2025/05/19

Anodyne workers attempt to unionize this week. What’s happening with immigration policy in Wisconsin. One of the oldest stamp clubs in the country.

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51:19

Thursday 5/8/25: Black maternal and infant outcomes,...

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2025/05/08

Healthcare professionals improving Black maternal and infant outcomes. Green initiatives and tariff navigation at work at Stone Creek coffee. How Milwaukee has been shaped by immigrants.

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51:29

Tuesday 4/29/25: Protests against judicial arrests,...

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2025/04/29

A year after student encampments against the war in Gaza, anti-war activists are marching with labor unions and immigrant rights groups in opposition to Trump. Wisconsin’s historic beer buildings. Live at Lake Effect.

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51:17

Monday 4/28/25: ABLE, film fest shorts, historic recipes

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2025/04/28

How Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE) helps individuals with print disabilities. Preview the many shorts programs you can see during the Milwaukee Film Festival. A historic recipe book.

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36:00

Thursday 4/24/25: Earth Day and garden prep, Bubbler...

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2025/04/24

Earth Day celebrations and preparing a garden for the new season. A devastating fire that reshaped the city of Milwaukee. Group Chat discusses the power of film festivals.

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51:13

Wednesday 4/23/25: BlueGreen Alliance, Chirp Chat,...

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2025/04/23

How marginalized people in Milwaukee are impacted by climate change. The wonders of warbler season. Whether cats should be allowed outdoors and managing their adventurous aspirations.

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51:18

Thursday 4/17/25: Milwaukee foster care, refugee...

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2025/04/17

State of Milwaukee foster care. The story of two Afghan refugees now living in Milwaukee, and the legal battle over refugee resettlement. A storefront that aims to reduce food waste and help farmers.

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51:17

Wednesday 4/16/25: Federal funding and food...

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2025/04/16

How federal funding cuts could affect food assistance for people in Wisconsin. Students at UWM’s Waukesha campus are preparing for their school’s closure. A county prison's approach to rehabilitation. Why poverty persists.

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51:17

Thursday 4/10/25: State funding for the arts, White...

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2025/04/10

How to increase state funding for the arts. The research behind the White House Historical Association. An exhibit at the Maritime Museum that traces fish from water to table.

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51:21

Tuesday 4/8/25: A building built of fossils, tropical...

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2025/04/08

A Milwaukee building that has columns made up of ancient sea fossils. What areas of the tropics make it such a great place for stargazing. New local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

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50:50

Monday 4/7/25: Capitol Notes, Musician Ani DiFranco,...

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2025/04/07

Capitol Notes explores what's next for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Folk artist Ani DiFranco joins us as she kicks off her tour here in Milwaukee. We learn about the mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Plus, we talk to the filmmakers behind “Hundreds of Beavers."

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51:16

Wednesday 4/2/25: Election results, civics 101,...

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2025/04/02

The results from yesterday’s election. What some of the newly elected officials’ jobs will look like. Spring cleaning tips from a professional organizer.

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51:21

Wednesday 3/26/25: Statewide voter ID referendum,...

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2025/03/26

Learn about the statewide referendum question on your ballot this election. Chirp Chat explores the different kinds of bird nests in Wisconsin. New local music in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.

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51:18

Tuesday 3/25/25: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate...

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2025/03/25

We learn about the candidates running for state supreme court. Wisconsin special education training program faces cuts from the Trump Administration. What's in Milwaukee Recreation’s Spring activities guide.

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51:19

Monday 3/24/25: Wisconsin Supreme Court nationalized,...

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2025/03/24

Capitol Notes looks at the national interests influencing the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. What’s happening at the NFL Draft in Green Bay next month. A local animator shares his Pixar and Dreamworks experience.

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51:15

Wednesday 3/19/25: State Superintendent candidate...

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2025/03/19

We hear from the two candidates for state superintendent. We learn about some of Milwaukee’s best restaurants. We explore some of Wisconsin’s weirdest museums.

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51:29

Tuesday 3/18/25: Persecution at home and abroad,...

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2025/03/18

What people in the U.S. can learn from other nations to meet the current political moment. "Wisconsin Whey: Cheesemaking in the Driftless." The latest Live at Lake Effect featuring Celtic ensemble "Solas."

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51:21

Monday 3/17/25: 3rd district Alderperson candidate...

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2025/03/17

Milwaukee 3rd district Alderperson candidate interviews. How the Common Council works with residents. The history of Irish immigrants in Milwaukee.

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