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The Lake Effect Spotlight podcast features some of our favorite conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.Learn more about Lake Effect here.... more
FAQs about Lake Effect Spotlight:How many episodes does Lake Effect Spotlight have?The podcast currently has 472 episodes available.
November 13, 2024Climate change will wait for no president: One perspective on the path aheadThere are plenty of rumblings about how the environment will fare when former President Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office. One of the people thinking about what’s ahead is Tia Nelson....more14minPlay
November 11, 2024'A Hallowed Home for Heroes' explores the storied history of Milwaukee Soldiers HomeThe Milwaukee Soldiers Home has been helping generations of veterans since 1867. A new documentary from Milwaukee PBS explores that history and how the home continues to help veterans today....more15minPlay
November 08, 2024The Hodag: The mythical story behind Rhinelander’s symbol of prideThis month’s issue of Milwaukee Magazine explores the lore of the hideous green beast and how it’s become a symbol of pride for the northern Wisconsin city....more10minPlay
November 06, 2024Wisconsin Democrats win crucial state Senate elections, but remain minority in LegislatureJR Ross of WisPolitics.com unpacks some of the biggest races of Nov. 5, including those under new Wisconsin legislative maps....more17minPlay
November 04, 2024Here are some of Wisconsin's most competitive races under new legislative mapsSince the Wisconsin Supreme Court ordered new legislative maps be drawn, putting an end to one of the worst gerrymandered maps in the U.S., legislative races have become more competitive with more consequential stakes....more13minPlay
November 01, 2024Exploring the haunting of Engine House 35 with Milwaukee Public Library's Cemetery CollectionThe library is more than just books, and our series with the Milwaukee Public Library— Books and Beyond—showcases that by sharing resources, book recommendations and just some cool stuff you might not know about. Today, we are showcasing some spooky Milwaukee history—the haunting of Engine House 35....more15minPlay
October 30, 2024Latinos in Wisconsin: A history of otheringAlthough Latino people have lived in Wisconsin nearly as long as it’s been a state, historian Sergio Gonzalez says Latino communities are often seen as being perpetual outsiders. We explore how this perception has impacted views on immigration and the evolution of Wisconsin communities....more14minPlay
October 28, 2024Cream City brick: From Ice Age glaciers to Milwaukee's early strip mallsIn this episode of "What Milwaukee is Made Of," we explore the history of Cream City Brick — starting at its Ice Age origins....more14minPlay
October 25, 2024Deciding whether to vote early or on Election Day? Here's why it's all secureYou've probably heard the advice to "make a plan" to vote. A former elections chief in Wisconsin explains your options and their safeguards....more17minPlay
October 23, 2024Wisconsin prisons restrict books to prevent drug smuggling, underwhelming evidence it will workWisconsin prisons are restricting used book delivery as part of an effort to stop drug smuggling into prisons. Critics say this restricts prisoner access to information while doing little to slow the flow of contraband....more17minPlay
FAQs about Lake Effect Spotlight:How many episodes does Lake Effect Spotlight have?The podcast currently has 472 episodes available.