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Lake Effect: Segments Podcast

Audrey Nowakowski, Joy Powers

Lake Effect is WUWM’s local show about what matters most now to people in Milwaukee and southeast Wisconsin. It goes beyond the headlines and connects listeners to the community.

society & culture

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6:07

Milwaukee's shops and homes have been shaped by 300...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Look at a map of Milwaukee and you'll find traces of the waves of immigration to our city: From Yankee Hill to Schlitz and Pabst and the quintessential "Polish flat."

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12:38

Vanity Plates keep on indie rocking in a changing...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Milwaukee indie rock band Vanity Plates joins Lake Effect's Joy Powers for an interview and in-studio session.

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18:08

Public Allies: How AmeriCorps cuts affect Milwaukee's...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/05/07

AmeriCorps cuts hit organizations like Public Allies hard, creating reverberations around the Milwaukee area.

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11:57

'A sport in every way': The documentary 'Speak.'...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/05/07

The film documents five high school students from around the United States who are aiming for a spot at the 2024 National Speech and Debate championships.

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9:35

Celebrating print media, DIY publishing and free...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/05/07

WUWM Digital Producer Graham Thomas spoke to vendors and librarians at Milwaukee Zine Fest — an event celebrating print media, DIY publishing and free expression.

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11:56

Black leaders launch 'Empathy Mental Health' to meet...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Black professionals in Milwaukee are at the helm of a new-non-profit called Empathy Mental Health dedicated to increasing access for mental healthcare in the Black community.

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11:43

What's behind Wisconsin Dells' escapism? A new film...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Nellie Kluz thought it would be interesting to tuck into the backstory of the tourist-haven Wisconsin Dells by following the international workers that staff it. She came away surprised.

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15:33

Follow the simple joys of Italian cooking in...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/05/01

The late Marcella Hazan was a powerhouse of Italian cuisine in the 80s, 90s and beyond. This new documentary reflects on her life and approach to cooking.

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11:03

Staying safe at protests if your immigration status...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Ahead of May Day, Fernanda Jimenez of Comité Sin Fronteras and attorney Rich Saks joined WUWM's Jimmy Gutierrez to talk about how vulnerable populations can stay safe at protests.

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8:21

Cesar Chavez BID to hold Cinco de Mayo street...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Cesar Chavez BID has organized a street festival and market to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a safe way — blocking off the street with vendors and activities for people of all ages.

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12:40

‘Connecting with the community’: New documentary puts...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/05/01

“Brady Street: Portrait of a Neighborhood” is a new documentary screening at the Milwaukee Film Festival that explores the city's historic Brady Street neighborhood from its earliest roots, its eras of immigration, to the present day.

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16:51

How the Milwaukee community came together to support...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Throughout her career, Sharon Dixon has been involved with nearly every women’s bar in Milwaukee. After decades of serving her community, Dixon was recently in need of their support in return.

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10:54

One year later: Reflecting on UWM's pro-Palestinian...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/04/30

One year ago, student-led protesters started an encampment at UW-Milwaukee, protesting the war in Gaza. It was one of many such encampments on college campuses across the country. What can be learned from that time and what’s changed in the last year?

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10:43

Milwaukee's brewing history and landmarks

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Lake Effect is partnering with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin to bring you stories about beer and brewing in our state. We’ll be sharing these histories with you leading up to the grand opening of the restored Whittnebel’s Tavern at Old World Wisconsin.

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15:36

David Shaw: Live at Lake Effect

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features singer, songwriter, and multi- instrumentalist David Shaw.

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10:38

Shorts are a great way to dive into this year's...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/04/28

Feeling overwhelmed by the options in the Milwaukee Film Festival? The shorts can be a good starting point.

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22:11

'Extra! Extra! Eat All About It!': Exploring and...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/04/28

"Extra! Extra! Eat All About It!" features recipes from historic Wisconsin newspapers. We explore the process of creating the book and translating recipes, plus make one of the recipes called, "Swimming Island."

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16:08

How passion and dedication are central to Audio &...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/04/28

We visit Milwaukee Public Library's Central branch to learn about Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE) — a nonprofit that transcribes materials into braille and audio formats for blind and print disabled individuals to enhance both literacy and quality of life.

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6:31

'Come out to the community': Milwaukee groups call...

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/04/28

FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan in the Courthouse last Friday, alleging she obstructed an ICE investigation. Dugan’s arrest triggered multiple protests over the weekend.

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14:10

'Group Chat': Desperately seeking Milwaukee's Film Fest

Lake Effect: Segments Podcast ·

2025/04/24

This month's Group Chat features two Susans of film: Susan Kerns, executive director of Milwaukee Film and legendary filmmaker Susan Seidelman. They have a conversation about everything from being the first to cast Madonna for the film "Desperately Seeking Susan" to the power of film festivals.

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