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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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Tuesday 7/1/25: Mental health, Cargill Community...

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2025/07/01

The mental health struggles among communities of color and young people. The Cargill Community Kitchen at the Mitchell Street Library Branch. The original Barbie model.

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51:18

Monday 6/30/25: 'Choosing Love', Capitol Notes,...

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2025/06/30

We speak with the authors of “Choosing Love,” a book that explores how people can identify as both conservative Christians and LGBTQ+. We share the latest on the state budget in Capitol Notes. We meet the director of Milwaukee Recreation. Plus, learn why you find pull tabs in so many Wisconsin bars.

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48:30

Tuesday 6/24/25: Queer self defense class, JustUs and...

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2025/06/24

We visit a self defense class geared towards queer and transgender people. We meet a local educator using virtual story time to get kids interested in reading. We look at the legacy of Vel Phillips. We bring you our music series, Live at Lake Effect.

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51:22

Monday 6/23/25: Director of Office of African...

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2025/06/23

We speak with the new director of Milwaukee’s Office of African American Affairs. We tell you how a middle school science project turned into a successful boat inspection program for aquatic invasive species. We tell you about Milwaukee Rec's summer programming.

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51:22

Wednesday 6/4/25: Sturgeon Protectors, summer...

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2025/06/04

An indigenous-led movement protecting returning sturgeon. How Milwaukee Film is embracing camp for Pride month. How Alice's Garden is cultivating community and peace this summer.

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51:19

Tuesday 6/3/25: Local deportation resistance, reality...

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2025/06/02

One local woman’s fight to stop her deportation. Did a Wisconsinite find love on Farmer Wants a Wife? The local restaurants that have closed and some new ones in town.

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51:29

Monday 6/2/25: Capitol Notes, MCTS apprenticeships,...

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2025/06/02

MCTS' apprenticeship program for aspiring bus operators and mechanics. How Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators are reacting to President Trump’s budget bill. The Ojibwe language version of Star Wars: A New Hope.

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51:26

Tuesday 5/27/25: birthright citizenship check-in,...

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2025/05/27

An immigration attorney weighs in on the current challenge to birthright citizenship. We examine the importance of civics education. We highlight some of Wisconsin's state parks. Plus, our latest Live at Lake Effect features Craig Finn.

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51:17

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

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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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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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