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Tuesday 12/12/23: Milwaukee County Executive reviews the year, nebulas, Family Recipes from 2023-12-12T12:21:45
We look back at 2023 with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, and what’s ahead. Then, we talk about nebulas, learn how to make a French pastry and close with a surprise visit from Mr. and Mrs...
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Monday 12/11/23: Milwaukee deciding the 2024 election, simplifying reentry from prison, Oscar Mayer Weinermobile history from 2023-12-11T12:11:01
We look at how Milwaukee could decide the 2024 election. Then, we learn about efforts to simplify the reentry process from prison. Plus, explore the history of the iconic Oscar Mayer Weinermobile a...
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Thursday, 12/07/23: Anti-LGBTQ practices in schools, same-sex parenting, Milwaukee’s drag history, truth about Santa Claus from 2023-12-07T13:36:26
We learn about the anti-LGBTQ practices taking place at some Wisconsin voucher schools. Then, we hear from a same-sex couple about their journey to becoming parents. We explore the history of drag ...
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Wednesday, 12/06/23: Wisconsin teacher pay, Enderis Park, Barbie’s Wisconsin roots, holiday events from 2023-12-06T13:00:46
We look at teacher pay in Wisconsin. We learn about the history of Milwaukee’s Enderis Park neighborhood. We learn how plea deals are used in Milwaukee County. We tell you about Barbie’s Wisconsin-...
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Tuesday, 12/05/23: Milwaukee zoning code changes, cut your own Christmas tree, holiday stress, Marvel Cinematic Universe from 2023-12-05T12:05:32
We learn about potential changes to Milwaukee’s zoning process that the city says will help keep housing affordable. Then, we learn how you can cut down your own Christmas tree in a Wisconsin fores...
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Monday, 12/04/23: UW system’s new direct admission program, Capitol Notes, MIAD’s LIVE AV event, Cat Figurine Mewseum from 2023-12-04T12:02:22
We learn about the UW system’s new direct admission program. We look at a new lawsuit challenging Act 10 on a new edition of Capitol Notes. We tell you about Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Traffic Manage...
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Thursday, 11/30/23: Mysterious dog illness, Copper Crow Distillery, Milwaukee Music Roundup, Bubbler Talk from 2023-11-30T12:40:47
We learn about the unusual respiratory illness in dogs that has veterinarians stumped. Then, we visit the Copper Crow Distillery in northern Wisconsin. We hear some new songs from local musicians i...
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Wednesday, 11/29/23: Human trafficking myths, Alice’s Garden, ‘Kodachrome Milwaukee,’ new ways to experience Milwaukee from 2023-11-29T12:18:23
We explore some of the stereotypes around human trafficking that can prevent systemic change. Then, we head to Alice’s Garden to see what’s still growing in the garden. We explore a book full of ol...
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Tuesday, 11/28/23: Moss Universal Park, Milwaukee’s housing market, Cream City bricks, non-alcoholic beverages from 2023-11-28T12:47:54
We learn about the effort to build the first Moss Universal Park in Milwaukee. Then, we look at how Milwaukee’s housing market has changed. We learn about the history of Cream City bricks. Plus, we...
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Wednesday, 11/22/23: How to avoid deer collisions, Master Naturalist program, ‘Survival Food,’ Wandering Wisconsin from 2023-11-22T10:51:11
We explore why deer collisions are so common this time of year. Then, we tell you about a Master Naturalist training program. We learn about a new food memoir that shares tales from growing up on t...
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Lake Effect Special, 11/21/23: Deaths and dire conditions continue at Waupun Correctional Institution from 2023-11-21T12:06:44
Lake Effect's Joy Powers and Sam Woods explore conditions at the Waupun Correctional Institution, where lockdown conditions remain and prisoners say they’re continuing to suffer.Listen
Monday, 11/20/23: Capitol Notes, ‘Lost in the Middle,’ climate impact on the Midwest, Mermaid Echo from 2023-11-20T15:08:49
We explore what’s at stake in the redistricting case that’s coming before the state supreme court tomorrow. Then, we look at a podcast exploring how partisan politics is affecting communities acros...
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Thursday, 11/16/23: Act 31, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Milwaukee Centers for Independence, Bubbler Talk, Sounds Like Milwaukee from 2023-11-16T12:32:12
Today on Lake Effect, we learn about Act 31. Then, we look at the impact the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is having on Milwaukee. We learn about the work the Milwaukee Centers for Independence doe...
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Tuesday, 11/14/23: Black Cross Nurses exhibit, Bishop Sedgwick Daniels, preserving Wisconsin’s bats, Live at Lake Effect from 2023-11-14T12:11:06
We learn about Black Cross Nurses and the work they’ve done. Then, we listen back to a conversation with Bishop Sedgwick Daniels, a religious leader in Milwaukee who passed away recently. We learn ...
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Monday, 11/13/23: Wauwatosa School District considers major cuts, cheese-tasting job, female master cheesemaker, 5 Things To Do from 2023-11-13T12:09:20
We learn about the impact budget deficits are having on the Wauwatosa School District. Then, we tell you about a cheese-tasting job and learn about the craft of cheesemaking from one of Wisconsin’s...
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Thursday, 11/09/23: Veterans treatment court, Ward Memorial Theater, Milwaukee’s wind turbine “Gust,” Bubbler Talk from 2023-11-09T13:41:10
We talk with the judge who’s leading Milwaukee County’s Veterans Treatment Court. Then, we learn about some of the challenges women veterans face. We tell you about a book that’s all about a wind t...
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Wednesday 11/8/23: special education teachers, Milwaukee Soldiers Home documentary, 'Infertilities' book, rare comic book for sale from 2023-11-08T12:54:40
We tell you a program that’s trying to get more special education teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools. We tell you about a documentary that looks at the evolution of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home. W...
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Tuesday, 11/07/23: Rights of nature, suicide prevention, MKE Roots Project, zombie trees from 2023-11-07T12:02:45
We tell you about a step taken in Milwaukee County to better protect the environment. Then, we share local efforts to spread suicide prevention awareness. We look at a new way young people are bein...
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Monday 11/06/23: mental health experiences&resources, Trans Handy Ma'am, Oriental Drugs from 2023-11-06T12:49:15
A Milwaukee native shares her experience with mental health struggles and how she helps others. We hear one woman’s story of healing through nature at the Milwaukee Domes. We speak with a TikTok pe...
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Monday, 10/30/23: MATC president retires, haunted places to visit, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2023-11-02T10:19:23
We speak with MATC president Vicki Martin about what she hopes her legacy is after a decade of leading the school. Then, we learn about some haunted parks and cemeteries in Milwaukee Plus, hear som...
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Thursday 10/26/23: wolf management plan, House of History, science of a free throw, Moon Festival, Bubbler Talk from 2023-10-26T12:08:43
We learn about the DNR’s plan for wolf management in the state and how people are reacting to it. We learn about the House of History, a project dedicated to sharing local Black LGBTQ+ history. We ...
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Wednesday, 10/25/23: Paratransit service ends, Present Music, trashy films, Jones Island from 2023-10-25T12:05:37
We explore why a Milwaukee County transportation service for people with disabilities ended last month. Then, we learn about Present Music’s upcoming performance. We break down the cultural signifi...
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Tuesday, 10/24/23: Wolf management, “The Harvest,” concussion simulator, Cream City bricks from 2023-10-24T12:01:18
We look at how the DNR is balancing tribal traditions with science in its wolf management. Then, we hear from a Milwaukee judge who was part of the first generation of kids desegregating a southern...
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Monday, 10/23/23: History of gerrymandering, Capitol Notes, female arborist, “Dream, Quickie! Dream!,” pull tabs from 2023-10-23T12:06:18
We look at a report on how gerrymandering has historically been used for political gains. Then, a new edition of Capitol Notes. We also hear from one of Milwaukee’s female arborists and learn about...
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Thursday, 10/19/23: Humanity Unlocked, Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival, Maya Ophelia’s food truck, Bubbler Talk from 2023-10-19T12:03:07
We learn how the humanities are helping incarcerated people in Wisconsin. We tell you about this year’s Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival. Then, we learn about a vegan Filipino-Mexican food truck. Plu...
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Wednesday, 10/18/23: History of school choice, Manfred Olson Planetarium, scenic fall drives, Wandering Wisconsin from 2023-10-18T12:02:33
We explore the history of school choice programs. Then, we learn how UWM’s Manfred Olson Planetarium works. Plus, we tell you about scenic fall drives and a haunted trolley tour you can take this H...
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Tuesday, 10/17/23: Israel-Palestine conflict, public school enrollment, Good Things Brewing, Live at Lake Effect from 2023-10-17T12:02:39
We hear from Wisconsinites who’ve lost loved ones in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Then, we explore a drop in public school enrollment since the COVID-19 pandemic. We also hear from two people who...
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Thursday, 10/12/23: Jesus Salas, 45 years of El Rey, Bubbler Talk, Sounds Like Milwaukee from 2023-10-12T13:51:35
We learn about the legacy of the farmworkers movement. Then, we explore the terminology surrounding Hispanic and Latino communities. We also celebrate the 45th anniversary of El Rey grocery store. ...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: reporting in Ukraine, diversifying Wisconsin tribal income, fast fashion's climate impact, "Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient" from 2022-04-20T12:02:12
We get a firsthand perspective on what it’s like reporting on and living in wartorn Ukraine. Then, learn how the pandemic has pushed Wisconsin tribes to look into ventures outside of gaming. Plus, ...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Summerfest's IRS complaint, Earth Week, College Possible, 'The World of Pondside' from 2022-04-19T12:10:46
We break down the details of an IRS complaint filed against Summerfest, claiming the organization operates as a commercial entity and not a nonprofit. Then, our Earth Week series explores how to cu...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee County homelessness, Wisconsin financial aid, Earth Week, Bubbler Talk from 2022-04-18T12:13:17
We learn why Milwaukee County has the lowest unsheltered homeless population in the nation. Then, fewer Wisconsin grads are going to college, we look at a new report that explores how financial aid...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: 414 Day, Earth Week, Blackistory app, Milwaukee Public Museum from 2022-04-14T12:24:02
We hear from the newest organizer of 414 day on her vision for this year’s celebrations. Then, tell you about an app that can help boost your Black history knowledge. Plus, talk about the Street of...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: improving Black maternal health, declining perch population, Brewers podcast from 2022-04-13T12:01:45
We look at a program working to improve outcomes for Black and brown pregnant people. Then, learn why the perch population is dropping in the Great Lakes and what’s being done about it. Plus, baseb...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Black maternal health, 'The Human Herd,' handling burnout, Wisconsin tavern staples from 2022-04-12T12:00:18
We look at the unique challenges facing Black, pregnant people. Then, learn how animals can teach us how to be better human animals. We tell you how to identify signs of burnout and how to address ...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Ukrainian WWII refugees, Trap Therapy, 'Pig,' invasive stink bugs, Bubbler Talk from 2022-04-11T12:34:30
We hear from a local couple who escaped Ukraine during World War II and how they’ve felt watching the current war unfold. Then, learn about Trap Therapy: a new series of events in Milwaukee, workin...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Oscars' slap, Miss Milwaukee 2022, Milwaukee's socialist mayors, 'Asian Universe' at the planetarium from 2022-04-07T12:50:13
We look at the cultural importance of the Oscars' “slap heard round the world” within Milwaukee's Black community. Then, chat with Miss Milwaukee 2022 Jada Davis, the first Black woman to earn the ...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee mayoral election results, Rooted MKE, 5 things to do in Milwaukee, Hmong Museum from 2022-04-06T12:35:52
We look at the results of Milwaukee’s first Mayoral Election without an incumbent in nearly 20 years. Then, learn about Rooted MKE, a BIPOC children's bookstore and literacy center, recently opened...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee's least and most segregated neighborhoods, Brewers maintenance fees, peregrine falcon recovery, Wellspace MKE from 2022-04-05T12:00:48
We learn which Milwaukee neighborhoods continue to be deeply segregated and where it’s becoming more diverse. Then, learn about the different ways Wisconsin may choose to fund future maintenance pr...
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Monday on Lake Effect: engaging Milwaukee voters, Frederick Law Olmsted, Exclusive Company closing, Book of the Month from 2022-04-04T12:29:02
Leaders of several community organizations explain how they're fighting voter suppression tactics and encouraging people to vote in Tuesday's election. Then, we look at the legacy of Frederick Law ...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: voter turnout, new Milwaukee Public Museum position, Aries zodiac, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2022-03-31T12:34:39
We’ll look at how low voter turnout impacts politics in Milwaukee and how to re-engage voters. Then, we’ll chat with the Milwaukee Public Museum’s new director of inclusion, diversity, equity and a...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson, MATC Uniquely Abled Academy, women buried at Forest Home from 2022-03-30T12:05:04
We hear from Acting Mayor and candidate Cavalier Johnson, ahead of next week’s election. Then, look at the Uniquely Abled Academy at MATC, a program specifically made for students with autism. We l...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: mayoral candidate Bob Donovan, white nose syndrome, Wisconsin's brewing history from 2022-03-29T11:58:01
We hear from mayoral candidate and former Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan, ahead of next week’s election. Then, tell you about a serious threat to the bat population in Wisconsin. Plus, we learn how...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Brown Jackson SCOTUS nomination, daylight saving time, comedian Hari Kondabolu, Dig In! from 2022-03-28T12:51:28
The first Black woman to serve on Wisconsin’s court of appeals shares her reaction to the nomination of the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court. Then, we hear about the battle over daylight...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: mental health care funding, Black maternal health, comedian Hari Kondabolu, Wisconsin bat health from 2022-03-24T12:17:51
Senator Tammy Baldwin discusses new legislation aimed at supporting mental health care and substance addiction treatment in Wisconsin. Then, we hear from the keynote speaker of the Black Maternal H...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Afghan activist in Milwaukee, 'Speaking Of...' podcast, Bubbler Talk, challenging agism from 2022-03-23T10:00:13
We explore the life and work of Afghan women’s rights activist Maryam Durani, who has resettled in Milwaukee. Then, hear from journalists who want to make public media more personal in a new podcas...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Supreme Court changes, Milwaukee Rep founder, UW-Madison Peace Corps, Bubbler Talk from 2022-03-21T11:57:42
We look at how the Supreme Court could change as hearings begin for a new nominee. We explore the life and legacy of Mary John, founder of the Milwaukee Rep. Then, learn why UW-Madison is one of th...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Missing&Murdered African American Women Task Force, History of St. Patrick's Day, Pong from 2022-03-17T11:56:22
We speak with Rep. Sheila Stubbs about her proposed Missing & Murdered African American Women Task Force. We learn about the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day. Plus, Pong turns 50 years o...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: MPD 5th District death&shooting, Wisconsin PFAs lawsuit, Irish Milwaukee, Purim from 2022-03-16T12:16:45
We look at the recent death of a man in police custody and a shooting that happened at Milwaukee's 5th District police station. Then, learn about a lawsuit filed over PFAs contamination, contaminat...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: curbing reckless driving, developing Black leadership, BookLive app from 2022-03-15T11:55:11
We look at "Vision Zero,' a plan to curb reckless driving in Milwaukee. Then, learn how a local leader is working to help Milwaukee develop more Black leadership. Plus, meet the creator of BookLive...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Afghan activist in Milwaukee, 'Speaking Of...' podcast, Bubbler Talk, challenging agism from 2022-03-14T12:48:02
We explore the life and work of Afghan women’s rights activist Maryam Durani, who has resettled in Milwaukee. Then, hear from journalists who want to make public media more personal in a new podcas...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: teaching financial literacy, 'Then They Came For Me' exhibit, comedian Tig Notaro, Buy Nothing project from 2022-03-10T12:35:52
We look at a push to teach students in Wisconsin about the importance of financial literacy. Then, learn about an exhibit at Jewish Museum Milwaukee, exploring the impact of Japanese-American inter...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Wisconsin women job dissatisfaction, Everyday Women's Wisdom project, composer Anthony R. Green from 2022-03-09T12:58:06
We learn why half of Wisconsin’s working women are considering quitting their jobs. Then, look at a new project celebrating women’s history month by sharing wisdom from local luminaries. Plus, hear...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Lakefront Brewery Ukraine relationship, Ambition Center MKE, Tavern Tuesdays from 2022-03-08T12:58:31
We learn how Lakefront Brewery is helping its partner breweries in Ukraine and raising funds for refugees with crowlers. Then, look at a co-working space that opened up on Milwaukee’s north side du...
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Monday on Lake Effect: supporting artists&creatives in Milwaukee, Let’s Talk Womxn Milwaukee, Book of the Month, Bubbler Talk from 2022-03-07T11:59:42
We look at a report on the state of Milwaukee’s artistic and creative community, and learn how our community can better support them. Then, look at an event celebrating women entrepreneurs and thei...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: service worker shortage, Arava Institute, 5 things this month in Milwaukee, 'The Circle' footage from 2022-03-03T12:26:26
We unpack what’s happening with the service industry worker shortage in Milwaukee and hear the improvements workers are calling for. Then, learn about a local organization working to solve environm...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Ukraine invasion, 'American Reckoning' documentary, goat landscapers from 2022-03-02T12:19:19
We join a Ukrainian filmmaker and journalist on the streets of Kyiv. Then, look at the documentary, American Reckoning, which investigates the unsolved murder of a civil rights activist in Mississi...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: student mental health, Oak Creek Starbucks unionizing, Paczki traditions, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2022-03-01T12:36:20
We look at how Wisconsin schools are supporting the mental health needs of students. Then, hear from Starbucks employees in Oak Creek who are pushing to unionize. We learn about Paczki traditions, ...
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Report: Here's how Wisconsin can legislate better mental health support in schools from 2022-03-01T09:42:04
A new report from the Hopeful Futures Campaign examines state-by-state policies related to student mental health. Wisconsin scored six out of a possible 24 points.Listen
Monday on Lake Effect: Wayne Embry, Alice's Garden 50th anniversary, Bubbler Talk, 'The Dancing Granny' at First Stage from 2022-02-28T12:05:24
We hear from a former Bucks General Manager, the first Black man to hold the position in NBA history. Then, look at Alice’s Garden and their 50 years of community gardening. We learn about the Milw...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: war in Ukraine, ballot drop boxes, 'American Reckoning' documentary, Woke Wednesdays 414 from 2022-02-24T12:01:17
We get a local perspective on what’s happening in Ukraine. Then, learn why a conservative law firm is suing over the state’s use of election drop boxes. We hear about the documentary, American Reck...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Courage MKE, road salt in waterways, Indigenous language revitalization, Black Milwaukeeans at Forest Home Cemetery from 2022-02-23T12:02:54
We learn about Courage MKE, LGBTQ child homelessness, and the challenges of creating a supportive space for kids in need. Then, look at how road salt impacts our waterways. We learn about the work ...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: MATC FAST Fund, MPS SPACE program, 'A Smart Girl's Guide: Race&Inclusion,' Pandemic Reflections from 2022-02-22T11:47:21
We’ll learn about MATC’s emergency financial aid program and hear from a student who benefited from it. We learn about a group of Milwaukee Public School psychologists focusing on anti-racism work ...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Muslim representation in redistricting maps, America's Black Holocaust Museum, living dinosaurs, Bubbler Talk, Todd Ambs from 2022-02-21T15:45:18
We’ll look at Milwaukee’s aldermanic redistricting process and how it could be more inclusive of our Muslim communities. Then, we'll learn why America’s Black Holocaust Museum was founded and its m...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee's Bronzeville neighborhood, handling burnout, UWM Jeopardy contestant, animal behavior program at Carroll from 2022-02-17T13:15:19
We learn more about the history and future of Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood. Then, learn how to identify some of the signs of burnout and how to reframe it. We chat with a UWM PhD student ab...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: talking to kids about racism, diversifying medicine, 'Souvenirs of Service' exhibit, African American BBQ history from 2022-02-16T12:38
A child and family therapist shares why it’s important to start talking to kids about racism early and ways to approach the conversation. Then, we talk to a local woman who’s changing the medical i...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Sherman Phoenix leader, Pandemic Pregnancy Project, training doulas of color, Chicago's Wisconsin roots from 2022-02-15T13:53:08
We meet the new executive director of the Sherman Phoenix Foundation. Then, explore a new project that looks at the unique challenges pregnant people have faced during the pandemic. We hear from th...
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Monday on Lake Effect: mayoral forum reckless driving, Nearby Nature Milwaukee, Bubbler Talk, DNR caviar trading ring from 2022-02-15T10:04:30
All seven mayoral candidates share how they would tackle reckless driving in Milwaukee. We hear from two Milwaukeeans sharing their love of nature with other Black Milwaukeeans. Bubbler Talk explor...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: ballot dropbox legal battle, Frederick Douglass transcribe-a-thon, Ecology of Marks exhibition, missing Bronze Fonz from 2022-02-10T11:59:26
We look at the legal battle over election drop boxes and how it could impact voters living with a disability. Then, learn why Marquette University is honoring the work of Frederick Douglass with a ...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: voting access legislation, artist Vedale Hill, understanding the birth of the universe from 2022-02-09T12:49:33
We explore some of the legislation proposed by Wisconsin Republicans that could change voting access in the state. Then, learn about the art and activism of Milwaukeean Vedale Hill. Plus, explore t...
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Monday on Lake Effect: COVID-19 disability, free textbook program, first Black-owned home in Wauwatosa, Bubbler Talk, Book of the Month from 2022-02-07T12:04:14
We’ll find out what obstacles people might face when making a disability claim for long-COVID. Then, we’ll learn how two Marquette students were able to start offering free textbooks to first gener...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Olympics diplomatic boycott, Street Angels bus fire, Doctor Lester Carter, Unity Awards recipient from 2022-02-03T12:01
We break down the United States’ diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics. Then, we’ll learn how the community rallied behind a homeless outreach group after their buses were damaged by a fir...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: When Claude Got Shot, FAST Fund, Black History Month books, Earlene Fuller from 2022-02-02T12:01:10
We'll speak with the director and subject of the documentary When Claude Got Shot, which explores how three strangers in Milwaukee became intricately linked following a weekend of gun violence. We’...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Justice Breyer retirement, Original Black Panthers of Milwaukee, 5 things to do, Pandemic Reflections from 2022-02-01T12:00:25
We'll look at what led to the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and what’s to come for his replacement. We’ll learn about the history of the Original Black Panthers of Milwaukee an...
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Monday on Lake Effect: 2020 election probes, monthly child tax credit ends, George Marshall Clark, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2022-01-31T12:00:37
We examine how ongoing investigations into the results of the 2020 election could be dangerous to our elections and democracy. Then, we’ll learn about the impact of the monthly child tax credit dur...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: high stakes election, zero-net energy homes, Bald Eagle conservation, non-alcoholic spirits, zodiac science from 2022-01-27T11:58:48
We look at some of the high stakes elections happening in Wisconsin this year. Then, learn about the U.S. Solar Decathlon and the zero-net energy homes designed by UW-Milwaukee and UW-Madison stude...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: COVID-19 misinformation, Wisconsin Brown Berets, light therapy, preparing for spring garden, Colby cheese from 2022-01-26T12:41:53
We hear from UWM researchers who found a link between COVID-19 misinformation and spikes in infection. Then, we learn about light therapy and how it can help improve our mood in the winter. Our Dig...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: rising gun violence, electrical fires, Milwaukee real estate developments, Museum Days from 2022-01-25T12:04:29
We look at the rise in gun violence during the pandemic. We learn what city and state officials are doing to prevent electrical fires in Milwaukee’s 53206 neighborhood. Then, explore some of the bi...
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Monday on Lake Effect: surge of COVID-19 in kids, Delta-8 THC, 'The Circle' Milwaukee footage from 2022-01-24T12:09:58
We look at how children are being impacted by this latest surge in Wisconsin’s COVID-19 cases and hear how parents are navigating it. Then, we learn about Delta-8 THC and the possible dangers of us...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: alcohol deaths in Wisconsin, farmer mental health, Afghan refugees resettling, Taste of Lindsay Heights from 2022-01-20T12:36:45
We learn why alcohol-related deaths have risen in Wisconsin and who has been most affected. Then, learn about a new program aimed at helping female farmers struggling with their mental health. We g...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Carmen charter school union push, Latino Geriatric Center, new year resolutions, Milwaukee restaurant closings & openings from 2022-01-19T12:10:48
We look at unionization efforts by teachers with Milwaukee’s Carmen charter school network. Then, learn how the United Community Center in Milwaukee is helping Spanish-speakers with memory loss. Ou...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Wisconsin's working women, preserving fresh coast, Milwaukee comfort food, center of the NW hemisphere from 2022-01-18T12:15:55
We learn why half of Wisconsin’s working women have considered quitting their jobs. Then, learn about the work to protect Milwaukee’s Fresh coast and make sure it remains accessible to all. Dining ...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr. speech, environmental reporting, Milwaukee's Fair Housing Marches from 2022-01-18T08:50:06
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson talks about the issues he’s prioritizing while in office, including the epidemic of car thefts and reckless driving. We explore the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King an...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: COVID-19 questions, Sen. Tammy Baldwin voting legislation, dry January from 2022-01-13T12:35:49
An infectious disease doctor answers COVID-19 questions about tests, treatment, and when the surge may end in Wisconsin. Senator Tammy Baldwin talks about the voting rights legislation making its w...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: 'The Steal' book, Milwaukee's Guest House, pandemic teaching, flapper culture from 2022-01-12T12:45:36
We look at the new book ‘The Steal,’ which profiles the people who attempted to overturn the 2020 election and those who stopped it. Then, learn what makes the Guest House unique in its approach to...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: irregular periods & abortion laws, Odd Duck vaccination requirement, Puddlers' Cottages historic protection efforts from 2022-01-11T12:31:14
We learn why 6 week abortion laws effectively ban legal abortions for many people. Then the co-owner of Odd Duck restaurant shares why they started to require proof of vaccination for in-person din...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Mayor Tom Barrett's legacy, COVID-19 misinformation, Waukesha school LGBTQ flag, WWII planes in Lake Michigan from 2022-01-10T13:48:43
We look at former Mayor Tom Barrett’s lengthy career and the challenges that remain for his replacement. We tell you how Latinx medical students are working to address COVID-19 misinformation. Then...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: January 6 insurrection political impact, Royally Vegan, 5 things to do, Fox Point light display from 2022-01-06T12:00:55
We look at the shifting narratives around the January 6th insurrection and how baseless claims of voter fraud are affecting voter rights. Then, chat with the owner of Royally Vegan about how cookin...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: January 6 insurrection, frog mating arena, J.R.R. Tolkien Collection, science of sledding from 2022-01-05T12:10:27
We look back on the attack at the US Capitol and look at other times in American history when the Capitol was under threat. We learn how a sound-proof arena is making it easier to study frog mating...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: pandemic sleep patterns, Wisconsin Sea Grant program, Book of the Month, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2022-01-04T12:01:05
We learn how the pandemic has impacted sleep and how you can work to improve it. Then, learn about the Wisconsin Sea Grant program and how its first director created a lasting legacy that will help...
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Monday on Lake Effect: viral killing videos, Milwaukee gun violence, memorializing Milwaukee lynching victim from 2022-01-03T12:22:54
We explore the cultural and traumatic impact of viral videos that show police officers killing Black Americans. Then, as a victim of gun violence and a perpetrator, local organizer Ramiah Whiteside...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: AIM Coast Guard takeover, Mars Rover operator, American BBQ history from 2022-01-03T11:12:26
We look back on the American Indian Movement’s takeover of an abandoned Coast Guard station in Milwaukee. Then, learn about a Milwaukeean's journey from studying geosciences at UW-Milwaukee to bein...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: gay conversion therapy, transgender military ban, 'Transparently Speaking' podcast from 2022-01-03T11:11:22
We talk with a survivor of gay conversion therapy and learn how it’s fundamentally changed his life. Then, hear from Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld who helped end the ban on transgender service in the militar...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: 'When Claude Got Shot' documentary, 'Two American Families' documentary, Milwaukee Film from 2022-01-03T11:07:39
We revisit some of the film interviews we’ve had on the show this year, including the documentary Two American Families, which explores how lost factory jobs impacted two Milwaukee families over de...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Pandemic Performers series, Trapper Schoepp, Caley Conway, Zach Pietrini & McKenna Bray from 2022-01-03T11:06:53
We revisit our Pandemic Performers series, where we speak with local musicians and artists about how they’ve managed through shutdowns and canceled performances. We hear from Trapper Schoepp about ...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Berrada Properties lawsuit, Milwaukee comfort food, 'Our Bodies Stay Home' book from 2021-12-16T12:11:10
We learn why a landlord is being sued by the Wisconsin Department of Justice and what it means for renters in Milwaukee. Dining critic Ann Christenson shares where to find the best comfort food in ...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Colectivo unionizing, river report card, non-profits struggling, Mothers Against Gun Violence, center of the northwest hemisphere from 2021-12-15T11:57:15
Learn about Colectivo's continuing fight for union representation. Then, we’ll look at the health of the Milwaukee River Basin. We’ll learn how Wisconsin’s non-profits have been impacted by the pan...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: 'Foxconned,' Niche Book Bar, books to gift, health impact of green spaces, Milwaukee's Calatrava from 2021-12-14T12:06:15
We speak with the author of Foxconned about how the project has slowly slimmed down from what was initially promised. Then, check in with Niche Book Bar about how they’ve transitioned from a pop-up...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances, La Revo Books, 'The Wisconsin Supper Clubs Story' from 2021-12-13T12:00:47
We learn about the new Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances at UW-Madison. Then, talk to a local woman who’s changing the medical industry from the inside out. We hear from the founders o...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: local gerrymandering tactics, FOIA, COVID-19 memorial, scientific glass blowing from 2021-12-09T12:09:07
We look at a report on how gerrymandering has been used historically in Milwaukee and other city governments. Then, we learn about the Freedom of Information Act and why it’s important for people i...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee homeless outreach, Theresa Lau Brewers, 'Black Nativity,' seasonal affective disorder from 2021-12-08T12:08:21
We look at homelessness in Milwaukee and how outreach efforts have been impacted by the pandemic. Then, we hear from the first Asian American woman to work on the Brewers medical staff, about her m...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: dispelling COVID-19 vaccine myths, 5 things to do in Milwaukee, 'The Midwest Survival Guide' from 2021-12-08T09:50:05
We learn how a group of medical students are working to dispel myths and provide COVID-19 information to Milwaukee’s Latinx community. Then, learn about 5 things to do this month in Milwaukee. Plus...
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Monday on Lake Effect: 'America's Dairyland' documentary, ancient canoe discovery, book of the month, Bubbler Talk from 2021-12-06T12:03:19
We look at the new Milwaukee PBS documentary America’s Dairyland at the Crossroads, and the state of the industry in Wisconsin. Then, we learn how a twelve hundred-year-old canoe was found and exca...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: domestic abuse & mass violence, Julia Taylor, games to gift from 2021-12-02T12:12:23
We examine the connection between domestic abuse and acts of mass violence following the recent events at the Waukesha Christmas Parade. Then, longtime Greater Milwaukee Committee president Julia T...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: 2022 housing market, overcoming voting obstacles, sandhill crane hunt, 'Dad's Season Tickets' from 2021-12-01T12:02:14
We look at what both buyers and sellers can expect for the 2022 housing market. Then, learn how to overcome obstacles to the ballot box. We look at how a proposed sandhill crane hunt could have an ...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Indigenous place names, restoring and redeveloping movie palaces, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2021-11-30T12:01:04
We look at the importance of Indigenous place names. Then, learn about Milwaukee’s movie palaces and the work being done to restore and redevelop them. Plus, listen to some new, local music for thi...
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Monday on Lake Effect: prolonged grief disorder, studying trauma in kids' brains, 'Call and Response,' Bubbler Talk from 2021-11-29T13:54:08
We learn how grief can turn into prolonged grief disorder and how the pandemic could be causing an uptick of this problem. Then, learn about a study on how trauma in kids can change the brain. We t...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Waukesha parade attack, Listen MKE self defense, Milwaukee Mothers Against Gun Violence, Thanksgiving history from 2021-11-24T12:21:56
A reporter who witnessed the deadly events at the Waukesha parade shares her experience. Then, Listen MKE examines the racial divide in how self defense claims are handled by the justice system. We...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee pension crisis, affordable housing, practicing civility, Dig In! winter vegetables from 2021-11-23T12:01
We look at the looming pension crisis for the City of Milwaukee. Then, learn about a new affordable housing project on Milwaukee’s north side. We discuss the importance of civility and how it can b...
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Monday on Lake Effect: impact of Rittenhouse trial, Milwaukee's Indigenous landmarks, Bubbler Talk from 2021-11-22T12:04:06
We look at the decision in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and what it could mean for the future of protest safety. Then, speak with local Kenosha and Milwaukee racial justice organizers about how the v...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Center for DREAMers, urban wolf packs, cybersecurity, Girls Who Code from 2021-11-18T14:24:09
We learn about The Center for DREAMers, an initiative helping undocumented students across Wisconsin. Then, look at how urban wolf packs affect cities like Milwaukee, abundant with wildlife and peo...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Rittenhouse gun possession charge, redistricting in Wisconsin, history of the Ho Chunk Nation, 'Women of the Sea' documentary from 2021-11-17T13:13:24
A law professor breaks down why the underage gun possession charge against Kyle Rittenhouse was dismissed. Then, we look at how the redistricting process is playing out in Wisconsin and what voters...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Rittenhouse self defense claims, electrical fires on Milwaukee's north side, Indigenous language revitalization from 2021-11-16T12:01:08
A UW law professor explains why the self defense argument in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial has larger implications about public safety. Then, we speak with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters who wor...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Native American boarding schools, 'Rebel Poet,' wolf hunt impact, 'A Smart Girl's Guide: Race & Inclusion' from 2021-11-15T12:01:05
We unpack the generational impact of Native American Boarding Schools and why the federal government is investigating them. Then, poet Louis Clark shares his experience growing up in the Catholic c...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Rittenhouse trial update, WWII planes in Lake Michigan, 'Souvenirs of Service' exhibit, Take Root Milwaukee from 2021-11-11T12:06:06
We recap what happened yesterday during the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha. Then, in honor of Veterans Day, we learn why there are so many World War II-era planes at the bottom of Lake Michig...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: The Community, American memory exhibition, diversity in medicine, 'What Can You Do With A Rock?' from 2021-11-10T12:12:59
We learn about The Community, a local organization helping formerly incarcerated people reenter our larger community. Then, talk to one of this year’s recipients of Milwaukee Magazine’s Betty Award...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: native cultures in Milwaukee, HIV medical home care, 'End of the Line' documentary, 'The Wisconsin Supper Clubs Story' from 2021-11-09T12:00:47
We look at the history of native people in what we now call Milwaukee. Then, learn about Milwaukee’s Vivent Health and its new approach to caring for people with HIV. We hear from a filmmaker who d...
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Monday on Lake Effect: SCOTUS abortion cases, La Revo Books, Woke Wednesdays 414, Bubbler Talk from 2021-11-08T12:00:59
We learn about two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court concerning abortion rights and look at the impact they could have here in Wisconsin. Then, hear from the founders of Milwaukee’s La Revo Books...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Rittenhouse trial, winter weather, Milwaukee's Calatrava, Forest Home Cemetery arboretum, King Tut display at MPM from 2021-11-04T11:57:02
We break down what’s happened so far in the first week of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha. Then, on its 20th anniversary, we look at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Calatrava and how it’s become a...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: missing person coverage, participatory budgeting, five things to do in Milwaukee, new disinfecting spray from 2021-11-03T12:00:55
We look at how national media covered the disappearance of Major Harris, the missing 3-year-old found dead in Milwaukee last month. Then, learn how the City of Eau Claire is implementing a particip...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Kenosha shooting witnesses, AIM Coast Guard takeover, SoundStage MKE, catch & release from 2021-11-02T12:21:08
As the Kyle Rittenhouse trial develops, we revisit our conversation with two Kenosha natives who witnessed part of the deadly shooting in 2020. We hear from one of the leaders of the Milwaukee Amer...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Rittenhouse trial reactions, Milwaukee County Parks financial outlook, November 'Book of the Month' from 2021-11-01T13:25:02
Community members in Kenosha talk about how they’re feeling as the trial for Kyle Rittenhouse gets underway. Then, we tell you about the financial outlook for the Milwaukee County Parks system and ...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: youth incarceration mental health, Dia de los Muertos, owl folklore, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2021-10-28T13:09:02
We explore how being incarcerated at a young age can impact mental health. Then, learn about Dia de los Muertos and this year's celebration at Forest Home Cemetery. We learn about the folklore hist...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee COVID-19 boosters and kids' vaccines, cultural COVID-19 misinformation, 'Dad's Season Tickets' at Milwaukee Rep from 2021-10-27T12:01:20
We look at the state of the pandemic here in Milwaukee, how to get a COVID-19 booster shot, and how the city is preparing to vaccinate kids. We learn how the Milwaukee Consortium of Hmong Health is...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Hmong Chamber of Commerce aid dollars, sandhill crane hunt, Wisconsin UFO sightings, 'Dig In!' gardening from 2021-10-27T09:03:54
We speak with the executive director of the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce about how they plan to use federal aid dollars. Then, we learn how a proposed sandhill crane hunt could have an impac...
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Monday on Lake Effect: resettling Wisconsin's Afghan refugees, redesigning Cudahy, 'Bubbler Talk,' Bradley Corp. washfountain from 2021-10-25T12:00:51
We learn about plans to start resettling Afghan refugees in Wisconsin. Then, look at how communities like Cudahy are trying to attract younger residents. Bubbler Talk finds out why inflatable reind...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: BLEST Hub, Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival, Festival City Symphony, 'Finding Loren' documentary from 2021-10-21T12:30:13
We learn about a tool that can help connect Black and LatinX youth in Milwaukee to education and job resources. Then, highlight some films to see this weekend at the sixth annual Milwaukee Muslim F...
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'I had to do something tangible': How a billboard turned into a grassroots movement sharing positivity from 2021-10-20T16:19:39
A billboard with the words “You Are Loved” over a progress rainbow flag and superimposed with flowers went up in Madison, Wisconsin this past summer. Designed by Madison-based transgender, nonbinar...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee budget proposals, 'You Are Loved' billboards, UWM frog arena, Historic Concordia neighborhood from 2021-10-20T12:01:01
We look at the budget proposals for Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee and learn exactly how they’re using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Then, speak with the artist behind the “Y...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: police called on students, mental health at youth prisons, 529 saving plans, ‘Scrap Yard: Innovators of Recycling’ from 2021-10-19T12:00:54
We speak with a reporter from the Wisconsin Watch about a recent report on police being called on students in Wisconsin at twice the national rate. We learn about the mental health challenges young...
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Monday on Lake Effect: sports fanaticism, nursing shortage, Milwaukee River Greenway book, Bubbler Talk, new boa species from 2021-10-18T11:51:50
We’ll learn about the good and bad mental health implications of being a sports fanatic. Then, we'll learn about the nationwide nursing shortage and how it's impacting hospitals in Wisconsin. We’ll...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee's growing Latinx community, Roberto Hernandez Center, teaching in a pandemic from 2021-10-14T12:03:31
We hear from Milwaukee Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa about the growing Latinx community and what needs to improve to help them thrive. Then, learn how UWM’s Roberto Hernandez Center is celebrating t...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: redistricting Milwaukee County, 'A Smart Girl's Guide: Race & Inclusion,' LUNA artists from 2021-10-13T12:19:14
As the deadline looms, we look at the process to create new district maps in Milwaukee County. Then, learn about the new book, A Smart Girl’s Guide: Race & Inclusion. Plus, we hear from one of the ...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: affordable housing shortage, Milwaukee's Brown Berets, Diverse and Resilient, violin care tips from 2021-10-12T12:00:40
We learn about Milwaukee’s affordable housing landscape and why the shortage has been decades in the making. Then, learn about the history of the Brown Berets in Milwaukee and how the local chapter...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Indigenous People's Day, Bubbler Talk, Cubans in Milwaukee, Take Root Milwaukee, father-son percussion duo from 2021-10-11T12:12:05
We learn how Indigenous People’s Day came to be recognized in Wisconsin. Then, talk with a member of the Wisconsin Latinx History Collective about the history of Cubans in Milwaukee. We learn about...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: 2022 housing market, Listen MKE electrical fires, ransomware attacks, Latin American astronomy from 2021-10-07T12:00:18
We look at what both buyers and sellers can expect for the 2022 housing market. Then, learn about a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigation into electrical fires, after a man was killed. We learn ...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances, FAFSA filing, 5 Things in Milwaukee, Da Crusher from 2021-10-06T12:00:45
We learn about the new Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances at UW-Madison. Then, a new report shows fewer students are filling out a key financial aid form. We find out what that could me...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Dominican Center, Pandemic Reflections, green violet discovery, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2021-10-05T12:17:04
We speak with the Dominican Center’s new Executive Director. Then, hear how a recent high school grad has adjusted to life with COVID-19 in our Pandemic Reflections series. We learn about the disco...
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Monday on Lake Effect: education bills, human trafficking spike, Milwaukee Public Library, 'Transparently Speaking', Bubbler Talk from 2021-10-04T12:00:48
WUWM education reporter Emily Files joins us to go over some of the Republican-authored education bills advancing through Wisconsin’s state legislature. We’ll learn about the rise of human traffick...
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Thursday On Lake Effect: Suicide Awareness & Prevention, 'Main Streets' With John McGivern, Packers Polka from 2021-09-30T12:10:09
WUWM education reporter Emily Files joins us to go over some of the Republican-authored education bills advancing through Wisconsin’s state legislature. We’ll learn about the rise of human traffick...
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Wednesday On Lake Effect: Homicide Spike, Surviving Gun Violence, Youth Caregivers, Fall Gardening from 2021-09-29T12:00:41
We’ll speak to a Los Angeles Times national correspondent about the increase in homicides, and how violence is especially surging in Milwaukee. Then, a victim and perpetrator of gun violence talks ...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Cuban Refugee Experience, ‘Prosperity In The Fossil Free Economy’, Aging Sports Players, New Species of Boa from 2021-09-28T12:01:10
We’ll speak with a man who helped Cuban refugees living at Fort McCoy in 1980 transition to life in Wisconsin. Then, we’ll speak with an environmental expert about her new book that proposes changi...
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Monday On Lake Effect: Latinx Mental Health ‘Call And Response’ Book, Bubbler Talk, ‘Modern Love’ from 2021-09-27T11:59:43
We’ll explore the stigmas surrounding mental health awareness in the Latinx community. We’ll learn about a new book that covers the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, ‘Call and Response: The ...
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Thursday On Lake Effect: Nursing Shortage, MATC Gap Year Program, ‘Finding Loren’ from 2021-09-23T12:00:42
We’ll learn about the nationwide nursing shortage and how it's impacting hospitals in Wisconsin. Then, we’ll learn about MATC’s new gap year program that aims to help recent grads figure out the ne...
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Wednesday On Lake Effect: Milwaukee’s Latinx History, Pandemic Reflections With Judge Derek Mosley, Doors Open from 2021-09-22T12:02:29
We’ll speak with historians about how they’re documenting the stories of Latinx Wisconsinites past and present. Then, we’ll hear from a Milwaukee judge about his experience battling COVID-19 as par...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Stacey Abrams & Wisconsin Voting Rights, Mid-Autumn Festival, Dead Horses from 2021-09-21T12:12:35
Voting rights activist Stacey Abrams talks about voter access and suppression in Wisconsin. Then, we learn about the Mid-Autumn Festival. Plus, hear music from folk duo Dead Horses for our Pandemic...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Wisconsin's Low-Wage Workers, Colectivo Union, Concordia Neighborhood, Bubbler Talk from 2021-09-20T12:33:55
We explore a new report on the state of the labor force here in Wisconsin. Then, look at the unionization process at Colectivo and the opportunity it gives employees when negotiating new contracts....
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Thursday on Lake Effect: 2020 Census Demographic Shifts, Listen MKE Vaccine Hesitancy, Trapper Schoepp's 'May Day' from 2021-09-16T16:34:11
We learn about the data collection of the 2020 Census and Wisconsin’s demographic shifts. Then, the latest ListenMKE tackles the persistence of vaccine hesitancy in communities of color. Plus, Trap...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: George Marshall Clark Gravestone, Mass Incarceration, Cine Sin Fronteras, Mildred Fish-Harnack from 2021-09-15T12:35:20
We visit the gravesite of Milwaukee’s only known lynching victim and see how the effort to memorialize him has come full circle. Then, look at the roots of mass incarceration. We hear from the prog...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Wisconsin Redistricting Challenges, School Psychologists Against Racism, Returning to the Office from 2021-09-14T12:17:23
We unpack the legal challenges to Wisconsin’s redistricting process in federal and state courts. Then, talk to members of School Psychologists for Anti-Racism and Cultural Equity, also known as SPA...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Sharia Explained, Large Epidemic Likelihood, Dig In! Autumn Gardening, Bubbler Talk from 2021-09-13T19:49:08
We learn about sharia what it means for Muslims who live by it and the history of Islamic governments. Then, look at a new study examining the likelihood of large epidemics. Our Dig In! series look...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: 9/11 Firefighters Memorial, 9/11 News Media Impact, Milwaukee Short Film Fest from 2021-09-09T12:27:44
Two first responders talk about working on a memorial for firefighters ahead of 9/11. Then, look at how 9/11 impacted news media and how it changed the way we viewed digital media. Plus, learn abou...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Electrical Fires, 9/11 Classroom Lessons, African American BBQ Culture, SapSap from 2021-09-08T12:28:10
Reporters from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel talk about their recent investigation on how electrical fires affect the city’s Black residents. Then, we look at how the events on nine-eleven are tau...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Electrical Fires, 9/11 Classroom Lessons, African-American BBQ Culture, Sap Sap from 2021-09-08T12:28:10
Reporters from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel talk about their recent investigation on how electrical fires affect the city’s Black residents. Then, we look at how the events on nine-eleven are tau...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Cultures & Community Festival, U.S. Labor Secretary, MusiCreation Station, 'Two American Families' from 2021-09-07T12:08:45
We learn about the inspiration behind Milwaukee Films’ Cultures and Community Festival, going on now. The U.S. Labor Secretary talks about Colectivo workers forming a union. Plus, we learn about th...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Children's Mental Health, Black Space, Prohibition in Milwaukee, 'Shoulder Season' from 2021-09-02T12:07:54
A child and family therapist shares insight on how to support young people facing mental health crises. Then, we learn about Black Space, a place dedicated to therapy for Black, Brown and LGBTQ peo...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Afghan Refugees in Wisconsin, 414ALL Program, Five Things To Do, Books About Race & Racism from 2021-09-01T12:15:15
We learn how a local organization is preparing to help Afghan refugees in Wisconsin. Then, look at Diverse and Resilient's 414ALL Program and its mission to promote sexual health in Milwaukee. Plus...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Zero Net Energy Homes, Concurrent Teaching, HAWA At Pabst Mansion, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2021-08-31T11:55:17
We learn about the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon and the no-cost home designs available to Wisconsin residents. Then, a teacher describes the challenges of educating students both in ...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Johnson Mayoral Plans, Student Debt, Planetarium Reopening, Urban Greenhouse from 2021-08-30T12:00:45
We hear from Common Council President Cavalier Johnson on the news he could be taking over as acting mayor of Milwaukee. Then, speak with members from Governor Evers’ Task Force on Student Debt abo...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Cuba Sanctions, Hyundai & Kia Thefts, Girls Who Code, Sculpture Milwaukee from 2021-08-26T12:08:11
Community activists with the Wisconsin Coalition to Normalize Relations with Cuba share why they’re calling to end the decades-long trade embargo with Cuba. Then, our auto contributor joins us to t...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Historical Parallels of Afghan Refugee Crisis, Retired DNR Secretary, How Did You Do That? from 2021-08-25T12:00:51
We’ll examine the parallels between the Southeast Asian resettlement program after the Vietnam War and the current refugee crisis in Afghanistan. Then, the former secretary of the DNR reflects on h...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Democracy in Wisconsin, One Fair Wage Model, 'Call and Response,' Reopening Hmong Museum from 2021-08-24T12:26:04
We look at the state of democracy in Wisconsin and how the fight over redistricting could change things. Workers from Honeypie Cafe talk about what it’s like to operate under a One Fair Wage model....
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Monday on Lake Effect: Blake Shooting One Year Later, Lawsuits Over Wisconsin Redistricting, 'My Violin Needs Help!' from 2021-08-23T12:20:22
We reflect on the shooting of Jacob Blake by a Kenosha police officer, one year later. We hear from a community activist and Blake's uncle about what the last year has been like for his family. We ...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Power Outages, Venue Vaccine Requirement, Arts Center Opening, Irish History in Milwaukee from 2021-08-19T11:55:47
The President of We Energies explains the challenges they faced in restoring power to thousands of people after last week’s storms. Then, we speak with the owner of the Cactus Club, a venue now req...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Afghan War Vet, Venue Vaccine Requirement, Redistricting, Running Group from 2021-08-18T12:06:20
We’ll talk with a veteran of the war in Afghanistan about the decision to leave and the current crisis in the country. Then, the CEO of the Pabst Theater Group explains their decision to require pe...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Take Root, Beautiful Questions Project, Summer Pet Safety, Librarian Book Recommendation from 2021-08-16T11:53:47
Learn how Take Root Milwaukee is helping non-native English speakers buy their first homes. Then, we’ll look at a project that brought elders and artists together during a time of isolation. We’ll ...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Coast Guard Station Occupation, Musky Conservation, Zoo Animal Vaccinations, ‘Refugee High’ Book from 2021-08-12T12:05:11
We’ll hear from one of the leaders of the Milwaukee American Indian Movement who took over an abandoned Coast Guard station 50 years ago. Then, we’ll learn about the Wisconsin DNR’s effort to encou...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Climate Change Report, Affordable Housing Projects, Election Investigations, Morning Glory Art Fair from 2021-08-11T12:04:42
We’ll look at what the United Nations climate change report is predicting about Midwestern states like Wisconsin. Then, we’ll look at the opposition to affordable housing projects planned for Milwa...
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Tuesday On Lake Effect: Diversion Program Disparities, Transparently Speaking, ‘Coded Bias’, Hughes Family Band from 2021-08-10T12:09:10
We’ll look at the racial disparity in who is sent to diversion programs in Wisconsin. Then, we’ll hear from two local moms that started a podcast to share their experiences with raising transgender...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Native American Boarding Schools, Bronzeville Week, Wisconsin Property Taxes, Lake Superior Algae Blooms from 2021-08-09T13:11:11
We unpack the generational impact of Native American Boarding Schools and why it’s important that the federal government is investigating these schools. Then, talk with Alderwoman Miele Coggs and T...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: APIDA History In Public Schools, Wisconsin State Fair, Dig In! Using Herbs, Commercialized Olympics from 2021-08-05T12:12:55
We learn about a bipartisan effort to pass a bill that calls for the inclusion of Asian American history in the Wisconsin K-12 public school curriculum. We explore what the Wisconsin State Fair wil...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Hmong Olympics Representation, Wisconsin Storms, Mars Rover Operator, 5 Things In Milwaukee from 2021-08-04T12:43:18
We learn about what Suni Lee’s appearance and wins in the Tokyo Olympics means to the Hmong community. Then, look at last week’s severe storms in Wisconsin and what it could mean for the rest of th...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Delta Variant, Giannis’ Migration Story, ‘The Milwaukee River Greenway,’ ‘Wisconsin Farms & Farmer’s Markets’ from 2021-08-03T11:59:13
We learn about the Delta variant of COVID-19 and what it could mean for the future of the pandemic. Then, talk about how Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family’s migration story resonates with many a...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Gay Conversion Therapy, Mental Health Response, Sociology of the Pandemic, Bubbler Talk from 2021-08-02T16:14:35
We’ll talk with a survivor of gay conversion therapy and learn how it’s fundamentally changed his life. Then, find out what sociologists might be able to learn about human behavior from the pandemi...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Design Your Future, Milwaukee County Zoo Director, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2021-07-29T12:13:10
We learn about the Design Your Future fellowship and how it helps young people change education. Then, the new director of the Milwaukee County Zoo shares why he’s passionate about his work. Plus, ...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Fire & Police Commission Chair, Songbird Illness, Colorful Bird Statues, Inclusive Yoga from 2021-07-28T12:04
We talk with the new chair of Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission: Ed Fallone. Then, tell you about a mysterious illness killing songbirds and the ways you can help prevent the spread. We meet the...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee Handicrafts Project, ‘Storied & Scandalous Wisconsin’, Coronavirus Children’s Book, Da Crusher from 2021-07-27T12:36:48
We learn about the Milwaukee Handicrafts Project and some of Wisconsin’s more scandalous history. Then, the author of a coronavirus children’s book explains how she hopes it will help families cope...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Memorable Bucks Moments, Impact of Olympic Delay, Green Violet Rediscovery, Bubbler Talk, Milwaukee Mile from 2021-07-26T12:03:15
We look at some of the most memorable moments and defining parts of the Bucks playoffs run. A sports psychologist explains how the one-year Olympic delay might affect athletes. We learn about the d...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee County Executive, Giannis' Early Life, Redistricting in Wisconsin, 'American Memory' Exhibit from 2021-07-22T12:10:31
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley explains why the Bucks’ championship win and playoff run is a great argument for more local control over sales tax. Then, look at the redistricting process ...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Bucks Championship Win, Eviction Moratorium, 'Shoulder Season,' Preserving Gravestones from 2021-07-21T12:51:50
We look at the celebrations of the Bucks championship win. Then, learn how a local housing organization is preparing for the end of the national eviction moratorium and what resources will be avail...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Sports Fanaticism, Milwaukee Trans Oral History Project, 'Beyond Van Gogh' Exhibit from 2021-07-20T12:00:19
We learn about the good and bad mental health implications of being a sports fanatic. Then, tell you about the Milwaukee Transgender Oral History Project and what’s changed since it began. Plus, le...
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Monday on Lake Effect: American Rescue Plan Funds, Reconnecting Milwaukee Neighborhoods, Ayurveda, Bubbler Talk from 2021-07-19T12:15:37
We hear from two local organizations on how they’d like the American Rescue Plan money to be spent in Milwaukee. Then, look at the different projects that have helped mend connections between Milwa...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: State Budget, UW-Milwaukee Tier 1 Research Status, I-94 Expansion Plan from 2021-07-15T12:00:49
We learn what’s in Wisconsin’s biennial budget and what’s not. We look at a report that found if current financial trends continue, UW-Milwaukee could struggle to maintain its Tier 1 research statu...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Rise in Human Trafficking, Former Packer Donald Driver, Self-Care Tips from 2021-07-14T12:01:39
We learn about the rise of human trafficking during the pandemic, some of the causes, and the work being done in Milwaukee to help formerly trafficked people. Then, former Green Bay Packer Donald D...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Stalled Restaurant Revitalization Fund, Healthcare Worker Education, Revitalizing Pulaski Park from 2021-07-13T12:08:30
A local chef talks about why he hasn't received much-needed federal aid money and talks about the lawsuits that put the money on hold. We look at how higher education institutions are excelling and...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Surviving Wisconsin Prisons, Arts Equity & Job Creation, Bubbler Talk, F.E.A.R. Running Group from 2021-07-12T12:05:42
We learn the story of two men who spent 40 years in and out of Wisconsin’s penal system and how they’re using their experiences to give back to the community. Then, talk with two local arts leaders...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Skin Sun Protection, George Marshall Clark Lynching, 'Forgotten Voices', 'Alone Bird' Book from 2021-07-08T09:44:35
We’ll learn about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun, and the best ways to do it. We’ll tell you about the 1861 lynching of George Marshall Clark in Milwaukee. We’ll look at Skylig...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: 'Terrible City' Comments, 5 Things To Do, Herd Immunity, Gun Essay from 2021-07-07T09:54:02
We’ll unpack recent comments made about Milwaukee being a “terrible” city. Then, we’ll tell you about some outdoor, in-person events happening around Milwaukee this month. We’ll learn what it will ...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Political Civility, Court Interpreter Training, 'Growing Up Milwaukee', Racine Blues Musician from 2021-07-06T09:27:55
We discuss the importance of civility and how it can be achieved through building better relationships. Then, we learn about the importance of court interpreters. We hear from the director of the d...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Ask the Lt. Gov., Bucks' Playoffs, Puddlers Cottages Historic Status, Guide to 'Up North' from 2021-07-01T09:52:47
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joins us for our "Ask the Lieutenant Governor" series. Then, we talk about the Bucks’ playoff prospects and the national spotlight on Milwaukee’s Deer District. We learn the...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Gay 'Conversion Therapy,' ‘Send For Me’, 1971 Bucks Championship, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2021-06-30T09:59:41
We talk with a survivor of so-called gay conversion therapy and learn how it’s fundamentally changed his life. Then, author Lauren Fox talks about her book Send for Me and why it’s important to con...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: France-Wisconsin Relationship, Fulton v. Philadelphia Ruling, Milwaukee Festival Schedule from 2021-06-29T09:45:17
The French Ambassador to the U.S. will talk about Wisconsin’s relationship with our oldest ally - and what diplomacy has looked like during the Biden Administration. Then, we look at the legal impl...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee County Parks, Basketball Physical Stress, 'Changing the Game,' Bubbler Talk from 2021-06-29T07:24:57
We get an update on the state of the Milwaukee County Parks system. Then, learn about the physical stress basketball players experience, especially with this season’s unique schedule. We speak with...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Legal Tuneup, Wisconsin Drought, Grow Solar Greater Milwaukee, Pete's Pops from 2021-06-24T10:11:02
We learn about Legal Tuneup, a website that’s helping Wisconsinites clear up their legal records. Then, farming contributor Dave Kozlowski talks about how the current drought is impacting farmers. ...
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New Greater Milwaukee Foundation Series Aims To Bring Together Milwaukeeans Around Issues Of Racism from 2021-06-23T12:00:13
The first event is going to be held on June 25 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and will feature educator and author Andre Perry, Ph.D.
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Black Housing Inequity, Black Nite Brawl, Pandemic Social Impact, Sculpture Milwaukee from 2021-06-23T09:55:50
We talk about the continued impact of discriminatory housing policies for majority-Black communities like Milwaukee. Then, learn about the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project’s efforts to memorialize t...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: LGBTQ+ Health Equity & Safety, Summer Skincare, Public Museum Poetry from 2021-06-22T10:14:50
A local specialist discusses some of the health care needs of the LGBTQ+ community. A member of Diverse and Resilient talks about the work they're doing to achieve health equity and improve safety ...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Decline in Homelessness, Embody Yoga, Full Moon Watching, Bubbler Talk from 2021-06-21T09:58:10
A look at the sharp decline in Milwaukee’s unsheltered, homeless population and some of the COVID-19 measures that helped. Then, we hear from a Milwaukee yoga teacher who’s working to make the prac...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Marsha P. Johnson, 'Forgotten Voices,' Palestinian Mural, Milwaukee Mile Race Track from 2021-06-17T10:56:06
We learn about gay liberation activist Marsha P. Johnson. Then, look at Skylight Music Theatre’s latest production celebrating forgotten Black artists. We tell you about a backyard abstract mural i...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Law Gaps, Wisconsin Budget Surplus, Lakeside at MAM, Micro Weddings from 2021-06-16T10:25:12
The executive director of Fair Wisconsin breaks down the gaps in nondiscrimination laws for LGBTQ Wisconsinites. Then, we look at a new report about how Wisconsin could spend its surplus tax money....
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Nelson Mandela Exhibit, Gray Wolf Endangered Species List, 'Crying in H Mart,' KK Can Opener from 2021-06-15T09:49:44
We learn about an exhibit that explores the life and work of Nelson Mandela. Then, a wildlife expert explains why he thinks the gray wolf should be put back on the endangered species list. Crying i...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Ending Unemployment Relief, Prohibition in Milwaukee, Bubbler Talk, Wisconsin's LGBTQ History from 2021-06-14T09:45:47
We look at recent legislative efforts to end federal unemployment and how it could force people back into low-wage jobs. We learn what life was like during the prohibition era in Milwaukee. Bubbler...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Marquette Vaccination, 'Soundstage MKE,' Dig In! Companion Planting from 2021-06-10T11:34:58
We go over Marquette University’s vaccination requirement for students on campus this fall. Then, learn about SoundStage MKE, Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s new audio play walking tour that combines...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee Police Reforms Report, Milwaukee Film Pride Programming, 'Breaking Fast' from 2021-06-09T10:00:42
We look at a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum about policy changes at the Milwaukee Police Department and how they compare to what’s happening in other cities. Then the lead of Milwaukee Fi...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Child Mental Health, Burmese Rohingya Center, Estuarine Research Reserve from 2021-06-08T10:54:04
We learn about the growing need for children's mental health care and the call for more state funding to support it. Then, look at the new center for the Burmese Rohingya Community of Wisconsin and...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Couture Groundbreaking, LGBTQ History, Baseball’s Negro Leagues, Bubbler Talk, Milwaukee Shipwreck Tours from 2021-06-07T11:48:52
After nearly a decade, ground has been broken at Milwaukee’s Couture site. We’ll learn more about the project and how it promises to redefine the city’s waterfront. We’ll also learn about some of W...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee Lead Abatement, Policing in Wisconsin, 6 Things in Milwaukee, Harvesting Maple Syrup from 2021-06-03T10:49:13
We learn about the new approach to lead abatement in Milwaukee. Then, in our final installment of our Policing in Wisconsin series, we learn how virtual reality could help build understanding betwe...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Defunding Police, Alternatives to 911, Activist Nate Hamilton, 'Some Kind of Heaven' from 2021-06-02T10:30:10
A Milwaukee activist talks about what defunding police could look like and what efforts are underway to reallocate money. Then, we learn about a website that lists alternatives to calling 911. Acti...
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Tuesday Lake Effect: MPD Chief Jeff Norman, Bubbler Talk, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2021-06-01T11:20:18
Our Policing in Wisconsin series continues with a conversation with the Milwaukee Police Department’s Acting Chief Jeff Norman, who explains his priorities leading the organization. Bubbler Talk lo...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Curfew Tickets Racial Disparity, Lupus Awareness Month, Memorial Day Gardening from 2021-05-27T10:55:20
We look at the racial disparity in who was given curfew tickets during last summer’s racial justice protests in Wisconsin. Then, for Lupus Awareness Month, we speak with someone who’s been living w...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Wisconsin Racial Disparities, Listen MKE, History of Policing, Gray Wolf Endangered Species List from 2021-05-26T10:44:27
A member of the speaker’s task force on racial disparities explains why she thinks the recommendations didn’t go far enough. We hear some of the latest Listen MKE, which explores what has and hasn’...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Policing Mental Health Crises, Milwaukee Gun Violence, MPS Budget from 2021-05-25T09:56:39
We examine the role police play in responding to mental and behavioral health concerns and some models looking to change it. Then, as a victim of gun violence and a perpetrator, local organizer Ram...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Policing in Wisconsin, Police Reform, Impact of Violent Viral Videos, Bubbler Talk from 2021-05-24T09:49:06
We learn about proposed legislation that could bring changes to policing in Wisconsin. Then, we explore how smart phones and social media have impacted the conversation about racial justice, and th...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Eviction Moratorium, 'Joychild,' Corpse Flower, Pandemic Performers from 2021-05-20T10:23:18
We break down the latest updates on the federal eviction moratorium and explain what it means for those facing eviction in Wisconsin. Then, speak with the filmmaker of Joychild, a documentary short...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: 'Two American Families,' Asian Restaurant Week, 'Cowboys' from 2021-05-19T10:00:48
We look at the documentary “Two American Families,” recently rereleased on YouTube and talk with one of its subjects: Keith Stanley. We learn about Milwaukee’s first Asian Restaurant Week. Plus, we...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Right to Eviction Counsel, 'The Women and the Sea,' Milwaukee River Beavers from 2021-05-18T10:21:37
We learn about a new right to counsel resolution for people facing eviction in Milwaukee County. Then we speak with filmmaker Camila Guarda about her short documentary The Women and the Sea. We loo...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Herd Immunity, 'Operation Wolf Patrol', Bubbler Talk, Donation Tips, Cherry Blossoms from 2021-05-17T09:57:21
We learn what herd immunity means and what it would take to actually achieve it. Then, we speak to the filmmaker behind “Operation Wolf Patrol”, about a group of wolf activists highlighting the imp...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Armenian Genocide, Economic Politics, Up North Guide, Pandemic Performers from 2021-05-12T09:33:50
We explore the impact of the United States’ official recognition of the Armenian genocide. Then, we look at how economic optimism influences the way people vote in the Midwest. We’ll get the highli...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Wolf Management, Wildlife In The City, How Did You Do That?, Bubbler Talk, Earlene Fuller from 2021-05-11T09:42:31
We’ll find out what’s next for wolf management in the state of Wisconsin. Then, learn about some of the unusual wild animals you can find in the City of Milwaukee. Bubbler Talk explains why there’s...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Pregnancy Vaccination Questions, Employer-Mandated Vaccinations, Aging Athletes, To Paint Is To Live Exhibit from 2021-05-10T09:56:09
An OBGYN answers many of the common questions about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy. We’ll learn about the legal concerns surrounding employer-mandated vaccinations. Then, we’ll look at what it tak...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: 'When Claude Got Shot,' Concurrent Teaching, 6 Things To Do In Milwaukee, Red-winged Blackbirds from 2021-05-06T10:23:14
We speak with the subject and the director of the documentary, When Claude Got Shot. Then, a teacher describes the challenges of educating students both in person and virtually. We tell you about s...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Restaurant Jobs, 'Alone Bird,' 'Artists Without Borders' Exhibit, John McGivern Stage Show from 2021-05-05T10:03:07
Millions of jobs were lost due to the pandemic but one industry is struggling to find workers: restaurants. We explore why. Then, speak with the author of Alone Bird: A Story About Autism. Then, ex...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: NPR at 50, 'The Nostalgia Awakens' Exhibit, Musician Caley Conway from 2021-05-04T09:40:31
We hear from one of the founders of National Public Radio about how NPR changed the sound of news. Then we speak with the owner and creator of “The Nostalgia Awakens” exhibit about why Star Wars to...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Nelson Mandela Exhibit, Homegrown Pizza Documentary, 'Crying in H Mart,' Brew City Brewing from 2021-05-03T09:51:36
We look at a new exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum about the life and work of Nelson Mandela. Then, learn about a Wisconsin farmer's quest to make the perfect pizza from 19th century wheat and...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Youth Suicide, Lead Poisoning, Theatre Gigante, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2021-04-29T09:35:04
A child and family therapist offers her insight on how to identify and support youth in crisis at risk for suicide. Then, we learn how the pandemic may have exacerbated the issue of lead poisoning ...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Ask the Lt. Governor, Youth Caregivers, Harley-Davidson in Mexico from 2021-04-28T10:20:33
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joins us for our monthly series, where we ask him questions inspired by listeners. Then, we learn about the little known group of youth caregivers, who care for chronically ...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Cash Bail, Catholic Same-Sex Unions, Distrix Game, Milwaukee's Best Pizza from 2021-04-27T09:44:39
A look at the constitutionality of wealth-based detention practices. Then, we discuss the Vatican’s announcement it won’t bless same-sex unions with Father James Martin and how it’s impacted his mi...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Out-Of-State Landlords, Ramadan & Vaccines, Wisconsin Wildfires, 'Copper Horns In Water' from 2021-04-26T09:59:23
Monday on Lake Effect, we’ll look at the influx of out-of-state corporate landlords buying up homes in Milwaukee and how it could affect the fabric of our neighborhoods. Then, a Muslim community le...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Witnessing Police Violence, Earth Week Series, Beautiful Questions, Blue Moon Latte from 2021-04-22T10:47:44
Thursday Lake Effect, we get advice on what you can do if you witness police violence during an arrest or at a protest. Then, we wrap up our Earth Week Series with a look at a key program that prov...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Sexual Assault Kit Tracking, Earth Week Series, Maranta Plant Shop, Tropical Plants at Home from 2021-04-21T11:57:34
Wednesday on Lake Effect, we’ll learn about a new software program coming to Wisconsin that will help track the processing of sexual assault kits. Then, our Earth Week Series continues with a look ...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Impact of Police Violence Videos, Earth Week Series, Bronzeville Art Exhibit, ‘Send For Me’ from 2021-04-20T12:21:26
Tuesday on Lake Effect, we explore the cultural and traumatic impact of viral videos that show police officers killing Black Americans. Then, we continue our Earth Week series with a conversation o...
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Monday on Lake Effect: ‘She Said’ Authors, TeamTeal 365, Earth Week Series from 2021-04-19T11:34:17
Monday on Lake Effect, we speak with the Pulitzer-prize winning reporters who broke the news of Harvey Weinstein's sexual harassment and abuse of women for the New York Times. Then, we speak with t...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Disabled Voting Rights, Black Space, Earth Week, Twisted Plants from 2021-04-15T11:59
We learn about proposed election law changes that would make voting more difficult for people with disabilities. Then, we look at Black Space, a place dedicated to therapy for Black, Brown, and LGB...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Wisconsin Minimum Wage, Rep. David Bowen Addresses Bias, 'All In' Podcast, 'Rise & Thrive' Exhibit from 2021-04-14T09:44:25
Today on Lake Effect, we’ll look at how increasing Wisconsin’s minimum wage would affect workers, especially women and people of color. Then, State Representative David Bowen addresses biases Black...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: 'The Sit-In,' 'Througline,' Edessa School of Fashion, MSO Symphony Center from 2021-04-13T10:18:15
We hear from filmmaker Yoruba Richen about her documentary The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts ‘The Tonight Show. Then, we meet the hosts of NPR’s history podcast Throughline, who recently made the j...
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Monday on Lake Effect: I-94 Expansion, Bubbler Talk, Listen MKE, Cherry Blossom Festival from 2021-04-12T14:44:26
We look at Governor Evers’ plan to expand and update I-94 in Milwaukee. Bubbler Talk explores the history of Milwaukee’s South Side churches. Then, we hear some of the latest Listen MKE which addre...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee Turners, JazzyRae Jewels, 'Climbing Beyond Everest' Concert from 2021-04-08T10:00:43
Thursday on Lake Effect, how the Milwaukee Turners organization is trying to reclaim its role as a progressive force in the city. Then, a Milwaukee boutique owner describes the losses and successes...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Anti-semitism Report, Kin, Pandemic Midwifery, 5 Things To Do from 2021-04-07T11:27:26
We break down the results of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s 2020 audit of anti-semitic incidents and what could be the cause of some troubling trends. Then, we’ll learn about the Milwaukee-based...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Incarceration Rates, Restorative Justice, Washfountain, KK Can Opener from 2021-04-06T12:00:36
Tuesday on Lake Effect, we look at Wisconsin’s incarceration rate which has plummeted during the pandemic. Sean Wilson, ACLU’s statewide manager for smart justice, shares his vision for restorative...
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Monday on Lake Effect: COVID-19 Vaccine, BMI Facts, Bubbler Talk, Restaurant Food Insecurity from 2021-04-05T12:00:07
Monday on Lake Effect, we answer some of the biggest questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. We learn about the origins of the body mass index, and hear how the Tandem restaurant has shifted its focu...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Teacher Diversity, Walkers Point Youth & Family Center, Tolkien Manuscripts from 2021-04-01T12:00:31
We hold a roundtable conversation with Milwaukee educators on the barriers to getting and keeping diverse teachers into classrooms. Then, learn about the work being done at the Walkers Point Youth ...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Ask The Lt. Governor, Listen MKE, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2021-03-31T12:06:01
Wednesday on Lake Effect, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes answers listener questions about what’s happening in Wisconsin. We hear some of the latest Listen MKE which focuses on the Atlanta spa s...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: COVID-19 Vaccine, 'Send For Me,' How Did You Do That? from 2021-03-30T12:25:36
We learn about the legal concerns surrounding employer-mandated vaccinations and at-home COVID-19 testing. Then, author Lauren Fox talks about her book Send for Me and why it’s important to continu...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Political Civility, Court Interpreter Training Program, “Growing Up Milwaukee”, The Stephen Hull Experience from 2021-03-29T12:10:30
We discuss the importance of civility and how it can be achieved through building better relationships. Then, we learn about the importance of court interpreters. We hear from the director of the d...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Rishi Tea, Gerrymandering Board Game, Forest Home Cemetery Symbolism, Clover MKE from 2021-03-25T11:05:24
We’ll hear from the president and founder of Rishi Tea and Botanicals based in Milwaukee about how his business has been impacted by COVID-19. We’ll tell you about a new board game called Distrix a...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Youth Organization Merger, “Main Streets”, Early Spring Gardening, Pandemic Performers from 2021-03-24T10:45:59
We learn about the merger Running Rebels and We Got This, two Milwaukee organizations that work with young people. Then, travel show host John McGivern talks about the end of “Around the Corner,” a...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Teacher Diversity Report, COVID Earners, End Of The Line, FemFest Panel from 2021-03-23T11:09:10
We dig into a report about why the state has so few Black and brown teachers and possible solutions. While many businesses have struggled through the pandemic, we’ll hear from someone who actually ...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Stimulus Package, Bubbler Talk, Listen MKE, The Home Front from 2021-03-22T11:00:26
We learn why Milwaukee is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the federal stimulus package. Bubbler Talk looks into a big chunk of metal in the city. Then, we’ll hear some of the latest Listen MKE ...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: State Superintendent Candidate, 'Coded Bias', COVID-19 Cleaning Technology, The Legacy Of Earlene Fuller from 2021-03-18T12:53:31
We hear from Wisconsin State Superintendent candidate Jill Underly on what she would do if elected. We speak with the director of “Coded Bias” about the impact bias in algorithms can have. A UW-Mil...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: State Superintendent Candidate, COVID-19 & Pregnancy, Downtown Changes from 2021-03-17T12:16:18
We hear from one of the state superintendent candidates about her plans to return to in-person learning. An OBGYN answers common questions about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy. Then, we look at so...
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Monday on Lake Effect: COVID-19 In Prisons, Wisconsin Wolves, Puddlers' Cottages, Bubbler Talk from 2021-03-16T16:42:35
We look at COVID-19 in Wisconsin’s prisons and the conditions that led to more than half of inmates catching the disease. Then, we talk to a wildlife specialist about why the state should work with...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: George Marshall Clark, Fair Housing Marcher, Pandemic Oral Health from 2021-03-16T13:44:24
We learn about the 1861 lynching of George Marshall Clark in Milwaukee and an activist’s efforts to publicly memorialize him today. Then, we speak with someone who took part in the historic march a...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Wisconsin Redistricting, Riverwest Food Pantry, Heart Health, Bird Watching from 2021-03-11T09:45
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: College Enrollment, COVID Earners, STRONG Milwaukee Center, Fashion School from 2021-03-10T10:51:12
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Wisconsin Infrastructure, Outdoor Recreation Funding, Warner Grand Theatre from 2021-03-09T09:35
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Monday on Lake Effect: COVID-19 in Native Communities, COVID Earners, '366' Exhibit, Bubbler Talk from 2021-03-08T09:00
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Thursday on Lake Effect: 'Ahead of the Curve,' Women's Suffrage Movement, Female Heart Attacks from 2021-03-04T11:09:58
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Journal Sentinel Investigation, Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 5 Things To Do from 2021-03-03T10:48:12
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Cleaning Local Waterways, Arts Funding, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2021-03-02T08:10
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Monday on Lake Effect: Political Civility, Myanmar Coup, Beer Baron Letters, Bubbler Talk from 2021-03-01T10:49:45
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Universal Basic Income, Black History Books, 'Choosing A Stone,' Purim from 2021-02-25T09:26
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, 'The Sit-In', Latino Arts Guitar Festival from 2021-02-24T11:06:43
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: George Marshall Clark’s Unmarked Grave, Education Spending, Rishi Tea from 2021-02-23T10:45
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Monday on Lake Effect: “Growing Up Milwaukee”, Head Nod Roundtable, Johnson Controls, Bubbler Talk from 2021-02-22T10:56:25
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Fair Housing Marches, Milwaukee Car Thefts, Tribal Gaming Loss, Fit For You from 2021-02-18T09:40
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Transgender Military Ban, UW-Milwaukee Equity Work, COVID-19 Scams from 2021-02-17T10:56:44
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Spring Primary, Coronavirus Evolution, Bubbler Talk, Ice Safety, Paczki Day from 2021-02-16T15:45
Tuesday on Lake Effect : We learn about what’s on the ballot for today’s spring primary and why it’s important to vote in this election. Then, we look at how new variants of the coronavirus could i...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee Handicrafts Project, Coronavirus Children’s Book, Da Crusher from 2021-02-15T17:20:48
Monday on Lake Effect : We learn about the Milwaukee Handicrafts Project and some of Wisconsin’s more scandalous history. Then, the author of a coronavirus children’s book explains how she hopes it...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: First Amendment Analysis, Tavern League, Working & Exercising in Cold from 2021-02-10T17:05:09
Wednesday on Lake Effect : As the second impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump continues, we talk about the power of an elected officials’ rhetoric. We’ll learn about the Tavern Leagu...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Wisconsin’s Suffrage History, H.H. Bennett, History of SpagettiOs from 2021-02-09T17:20:32
Tuesday on Lake Effect : We listen back to a conversation with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporters on Wisconsin’s surprisingly checkered history with women’s suffrage. We learn about H.H. Bennett,...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Global Brigades, Pandemic Oral Health, Bubbler Talk, Disclosure from 2021-02-08T17:05:37
Monday on Lake Effect : We learn about Global Brigades, a non-profit created by a Marquette graduate that helps students understand poverty in other countries and help find solutions. Then, we look...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Mental Health Care Access, Black Lives Matter Week, Poet Amaud Johnson from 2021-02-04T15:26
Thursday on Lake Effect : Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley lays out his plans for increasing mental health care access in the county. Education reporter Emily Files discusses what local sch...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Local Poet, Interactive Play, Vaccine Testimonial, 5 Things To Do from 2021-02-03T17:20:32
Wednesday on Lake Effect : We hear from a UW-Madison professor who used the first cookbook written by a Black woman to inspire a new book of poetry. We’ll tell you about a new choose your own adven...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Distrix Gerrymandering Game, Science Moms, Physics of Sledding from 2021-02-02T15:29
Tuesday on Lake Effect : We learn about the game Distrix and how it illuminates the issue of gerrymandering through gameplay. A UW climate science professor explains why she is taking part in a new...
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Monday on Lake Effect: LiberateMKE, Milwaukee Rep "We Rise," Bubbler Talk from 2021-02-01T16:51:35
Monday on Lake Effect : We learn how LiberateMKE is campaigning to fund community programs that advance safety and crime prevention. Then, we look at Milwaukee Rep’s “We Rise” series of virtual eve...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: BLOC, 'Milwaukee Night and Day,' Spider Mites, Milwaukee Music Roundup from 2021-01-28T14:51
Thursday on Lake Effect : We hear from the executive director of BLOC about how they encouraged civic engagement in 2020 and what they’re focusing on now that the election cycle has ended. Then, lo...
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Vaccine Rights, Voters’ Hopes for New Administration, Fit For You from 2021-01-27T17:06:27
Wednesday on Lake Effect : We learn about the legal concerns surrounding employer-mandated vaccinations. Then, a healthcare worker explains what getting the vaccine means to him. We hear from local...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Warm Winter, Disparities in STEM Careers, Bubbler Talk, Clover MKE from 2021-01-26T14:32
Tuesday on Lake Effect : We look at what mild, winter temperatures could mean for our region and how they may be related to climate change. We examine a new report on the number of people graduatin...
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Monday on Lake Effect: Brewing Company Super PAC, At-Home COVID-19 Testing, Hank Aaron, Packers Song from 2021-01-25T17:05:01
Monday on Lake Effect : We speak with the owner of Minocqua Brewing Company about what led to him founding a Super PAC. We learn how at-home COVID-19 testing will work. We look back at the early ca...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Understanding The Vaccine, Past Capitol Threats, Throughline Hosts from 2021-01-21T17:02:09
Thursday on Lake Effect : We look at what we know and don’t know about how the COVID-19 vaccine could help return life to a pre-pandemic normal. We hear a local healthcare worker’s experience recei...
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Tuesday on Lake Effect: Top Wisconsin Research of 2020, Racial Justice Movement, 'WWII On Film' from 2021-01-19T18:43:22
Tuesday on Lake Effect : We go over the top 5 research findings of 2020 from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. We hear from a racial justice activist about how the movement continues in the new year and ...
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Thursday on Lake Effect: Act 10 Vs. Insurrection, Political Rhetoric, Historic WI Representatives from 2021-01-14T15:10
Thursday on Lake Effect : We look at comparisons between the Act 10 protests in Madison and the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Then, we talk about the power rhetoric has when it comes from elect...
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