Lake Effect

By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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

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· Society & Culture

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The podcast currently has 2,342 episodes available.

Lake Effect episodes:

April 16, 2024 Tuesday 4/16/24: Mayor Johnson reflects, AAPI history, Lady Like, Dynamic Range
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson reflects on his first term. New legislation requires Asian American and Hmong American history in Wisconsin schools. RuPaul’s Drag Race queen Lady Camden. Bill Tennessan speaks on his exhibition "Dynamic Range."
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52min
April 11, 2024 Thursday 4/11/24: No One Asked You, hydroponics, grilled cheese championship
“No One Asked You,” a documentary about how humor is used to fight for abortion rights. A program that introduces high schoolers to agriculture, nutrition, and careers in science. The Wisconsin grilled cheese sandwich championship in Dodgeville.
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52min
April 10, 2024 Wednesday 4/10/24: Remembering Cardinal Stritch, Chirp Chat, 'Shari & Lamb Chop'
The history of the now-shuttered Cardinal Stritch University. A new episode of Chirp Chat: why birds migrate. We speak with the director of "Shari & Lamb Chop,” which kicks off the Milwaukee Film Festival.
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52min
April 09, 2024 Tuesday 4/9/24: Avian flu and dairy cows, see the Northern Lights, Mechanic Shop Femme
How avian flu is affecting dairy cows and the dairy industry. How to see the Northern Lights. A conversation with "Mechanic Shop Femme."
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52min
April 08, 2024 Monday 4/8/24: A new union, Capitol Notes, flood prevention, woman cheesemakers
A new union representing Milwaukee’s service & hospitality workers. The latest Capitol Notes. Efforts to prevent flooding in the Milwaukee area. One of just two female master cheesemakers in the world is in Wisconsin.
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52min
April 04, 2024 Thursday 4/4/24: Men of color summit, HBCUs, SapSap Ubon
A summit for men of color happening this weekend, and what organizers hope to accomplish. NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday host Ayesha Rascoe discusses the importance of HBCUs. A Lao barbeque restaurant, SapSap, moves away from brick and mortar.
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52min
April 03, 2024 Wednesday 4/3/24: Spring election results, Home Rule, Wisconsin Journalist of the Year, Ko-Thi Dance Company
We recap yesterday's election results. Act 12 and the idea of ‘home rule’ enshrined in Wisconsin’s constitution. A Brookfield senior is named this year’s Wisconsin Journalist of the Year. A first-of-its-kind Universal Park being built here in Milwaukee. Ko-Thi Dance Company continues its dedication to performing and teaching African music and dance.
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52min
April 02, 2024 Tuesday 4/2/24: What's on your ballot, Milwaukee Film Festival, Dig In!
What’s on your ballot for today's spring election. What it takes to put the Milwaukee Film Festival together. How purple vegetables are good for your garden and your health.
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52min
April 01, 2024 Monday 4/1/24: What is allowed when voting, WUWM voter roundtable, Milwaukee Music Roundup
What is, and is not, allowed when voting in tomorrow’s election. Part 2 of WUWM's voter roundtable. New local music in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.
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51min
March 28, 2024 Thursday 3/28/24: Voter roundtable, help with genealogical research, Kodachrome Milwaukee
A voter roundtable discussing the upcoming presidential election. Resources to help you research your family history. Kodachrome Milwaukee: a book of mid-1900s Milwaukee images
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51min

FAQs about Lake Effect:

How many episodes does Lake Effect have?

The podcast currently has 2,342 episodes available.