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Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.... more
FAQs about Lake Effect:How many episodes does Lake Effect have?The podcast currently has 160 episodes available.
June 19, 2025Thursday 6/19/25: Milwaukee's Juneteenth history, Chirp Chat, summer solstice scienceMilwaukee's place in Juneteenth history. Then, we learn about Wisconsin’s state bird – the robin. Next, we learn the science behind the summer solstice, which is this Friday. Plus, we tell you about the Madison musical tradition of Concerts on the Square....more52minPlay
June 18, 2025Wednesday 6/18/25: Anodyne union vote challenged, Indian Boarding School survivors, Milwaukee Music RoundupWhat's next for Anodyne workers after they voted to unionize but its parent company challenged the vote. An oral history project gathers stories of survivors who attended Indian Boarding Schools. New songs from local musicians in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup....more49minPlay
June 17, 2025Tuesday 6/17/25: Lower international student enrollment, This Is It history, love in spaceThe impact lower enrollment from international students could have on Wisconsin universities. History of the recently closed LGBTQ bar This Is It. The life partner of astronaut Sally Ride shares the complete picture of their love story....more52minPlay
June 16, 2025Monday 6/16/25: Trauma healing, GOP state budget, Wisconsin PrideUWM conference explores trauma healing. Republicans craft their vision for Wisconsin’s state budget. The documentary “Wisconsin Pride” dives into our state’s LGBTQ history....more52minPlay
June 12, 2025Thursday 6/12/25: Abortion and Wisconsin Supreme Court, energy efficient homes, reading mascotsTwo abortion cases currently before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Programs that help people living in Milwaukee make their homes more energy efficient. Books and Beyond explores the past summer reading mascots....more52minPlay
June 11, 2025Wednesday 6/11/25: Reproductive healthcare restrictions, climate change haven, Sixteenth Street layoffsHow the federal budget could impact people on Medicaid seeking reproductive healthcare. How Milwaukee is preparing to be a climate change refuge. Cuts at the Sixteenth Street Health Centers on Milwaukee’s south side....more52minPlay
June 10, 2025Tuesday 6/10/25: SEWI LGBTQ Center closure, flood risks, animal attorneyThe closure of the LGBTQ Center of Southeastern Wisconsin and unanswered questions. Increased flooding risk due to climate change. A local animal attorney tells all....more52minPlay
June 09, 2025Monday 6/9/25: Pardoning fake electors, My Two Elaines, eco-friendly surfboardsTrump considers pardons for Wisconsinites who tried to overturn the 2020 election. A former Wisconsin governor shares his journey caring for his wife as she developed Alzheimer’s. A surfboard made of entirely eco-friendly materials....more52minPlay
June 05, 2025Thursday 6/5/25: PrideFest progress, Next Narrative, bridge to nowhereThree queer Black organizers discuss progress they'd like to see in Milwaukee. A monologue program for Milwaukee high schoolers. How a bridge on Milwaukee’s lakefront is linked to the Indian Community School....more52minPlay
June 04, 2025Wednesday 6/4/25: Sturgeon Protectors, summer community, Summer CAMP!An indigenous-led movement protecting returning sturgeon. How Milwaukee Film is embracing camp for Pride month. How Alice's Garden is cultivating community and peace this summer....more52minPlay
FAQs about Lake Effect:How many episodes does Lake Effect have?The podcast currently has 160 episodes available.