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.
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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.This podcast features full episodes of Lake Effect.Learn more about Lake Effect here.
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Wednesday 5/28/25: Federal funding and job seeking, Books and Beyond, Chirp Chat
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51:20How proposed federal funding changes could affect job seekers in Milwaukee County. Books and Beyond explores the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library. What people can learn from birds.
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Tuesday 5/27/25: birthright citizenship check-in, civics 101, Wisconsin State Parks, Live at Lake Effect
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51:26An immigration attorney weighs in on the current challenge to birthright citizenship. We examine the importance of civics education. We highlight some of Wisconsin's state parks. Plus, our latest Live at Lake Effect features Craig Finn.
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The day Milwaukee was the center of the women's basketball world
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15:41Did you know the first-ever women’s pro basketball game tipped off in Milwaukee? Hear the story of the Milwaukee Does, the WBL, and the players speaking up to make sure their history isn’t forgotten.By Jimmy Gutierrez
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Thursday 5/22/25: mental health care history, What Milwaukee Is Made Of, HAM radio community, 'Big Lake Troubles'
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51:21We learn about the history of mental health care in Milwaukee. We learn what the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Milwaukee is made of. We explore Milwaukee's HAM radio community. Plus, speak to the author of an ecothriller, "Big Lake Troubles."
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‘Something for everybody': Milwaukee’s stamp club is one of the oldest in the country
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12:34The Milwaukee Philatelic Society was organized in 1899, making it one of the oldest stamp collecting clubs in the country.By Xcaret Nuñez
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Wednesday 5/21/25: racist fliers, the Milwaukee Does, Bay View massacre, Wisconsin River trips
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51:17We learn about racist fliers that have been found in some Wisconsin communities. We explore the events that led to the Bay View Massacre. We learn about Milwaukee’s first professional women’s basketball team. Plus, tell you how to canoe or kayak the Wisconsin River this summer.
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Tuesday 5/20/25: singing & heart health, Tavern Tuesdays, tick checks, 'Pure Innocent Fun'
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51:21We learn about a new study that examines the connection between singing and heart health. We learn about a recreated tavern at Old World Wisconsin. We learn how to do proper tick check. Plus, tell you about book of essays called "Pure Innocent Fun."
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Monday 5/19/25: Anodyne unionization, Capitol Notes, stamp club
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51:20Anodyne workers attempt to unionize this week. What’s happening with immigration policy in Wisconsin. One of the oldest stamp clubs in the country.
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Making Wisconsin: Hmong refugees and the promise of something better
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16:20This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees resettling in the U.S., but what drove many out of Laos? And how have they made a home in Wisconsin, which is home to the third largest Hmong population in the country?By Jimmy Gutierrez
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Thursday 5/15/25: Evolution of citizenship, MPS exit interviews, Milwaukee Music Roundup
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51:15How the idea of citizenship has changed throughout our state and nation’s history. What MPS teachers are telling the district when they retire or leave. New nostalgic songs from local musicians.
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Making Wisconsin: How sanctuary movements have succeeded and failed
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27:38WUWM's Making Wisconsin series dives into the history of sanctuary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and our country with Sergio González, Marquette University assistant professor of history and author.By Audrey Nowakowski
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Wednesday 5/14/25: Hmong immigration, arts funding tension, science fiction standouts
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51:30The story of one Hmong family that immigrated to the United States and the history of Hmong resettlement. The tension between local arts groups over funding. Science fiction films that stand out.
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Tuesday 5/13/25: Ending atmospheric science, history of sanctuary, Tavern Tuesday
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51:22The end of UWM's Atmospheric Science program and its students' uncertain future. The history of sanctuary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and our country. Tavern Tuesdays explores how Wisconsin reacted to prohibition.
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'What matters is measured': Black kids make up 96% of youth corrections
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10:55Data points often inform budgets and policy. They can also be a tool for transparency. That’s what happened when Milwaukee County recently released its dashboard showing racial demographics of youth in County corrections. Ninety-six percent were Black. Zero percent were white.By Jimmy Gutierrez
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Monday 5/12/25: Immigration in Milwaukee, incarceration of youth, coffee and tariffs
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51:29How waves of immigration have created our multicultural city. The demographics of the young people incarcerated in Milwaukee County. Green initiatives at Stone Creek coffee and how they’re navigating tariffs.
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Celebrating print media, DIY publishing and free expression with Milwaukee Zine Fest
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10:01WUWM Digital Producer Graham Thomas spoke to vendors and librarians at Milwaukee Zine Fest — an event celebrating print media, DIY publishing and free expression.By Graham Thomas
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Thursday 5/8/25: Black maternal and infant outcomes, green initiatives and tariff navigation, Milwaukee and immigration
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51:19Healthcare professionals improving Black maternal and infant outcomes. Green initiatives and tariff navigation at work at Stone Creek coffee. How Milwaukee has been shaped by immigrants.
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Summer is prime time to visit the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
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17:38The Apostle Islands offer some of the most stunning views in the state. You'll find miles of shoreline with unique features like sea caves and sandstone cliffs.By Becky Mortensen
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Wednesday 5/7/25: Black mental health initiatives, "Speak.", Apostle Islands
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51:16A new initiative to address the mental health needs of Black Milwaukeeans. The film “Speak.” follows students on a persuasive speech team. Plan a trip to the Apostle Islands.
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Tuesday 5/6/25: Public Allies in Milwaukee, The Dells documentary, Black Point Estate
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51:18How federal cuts affect Public Allies, an AmeriCorps program that helps develop young leaders. A documentary about young international students who work in the Wisconsin Dells. A historic home and museum in Lake Geneva.
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How the Milwaukee community came together to support LGBTQ pioneer Sharon Dixon
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17:14Throughout her career, Sharon Dixon has been involved with nearly every women’s bar in Milwaukee. After decades of serving her community, Dixon was recently in need of their support in return.By Audrey Nowakowski
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Monday 5/5/25: Latino immigration reality and perception, undocumented rights, 'unseen'
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51:17We explore Wisconsin’s immigrant history and our perception of Latino communities. Towards an inclusive future and fighting for the rights of undocumented people. “unseen” on the life of a blind, undocumented immigrant.
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Cesar Chavez BID to hold Cinco de Mayo street festival and market
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8:50Cesar Chavez BID has organized a street festival and market to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in a safe way — blocking off the street with vendors and activities for people of all ages.By Joy Powers
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Thursday 5/1/25: Cinco de Mayo on Cesar Chavez Drive, Film Fest documentaries, Zine Fest
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51:18How the Cesar Chavez BID is planning this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration differently. Documentaries at the Milwaukee Film Fest. A look into April’s Zine Fest held at Milwaukee’s Central Library.
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One year later: Reflecting on UWM's pro-Palestinian student encampment
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11:26One year ago, student-led protesters started an encampment at UW-Milwaukee, protesting the war in Gaza. It was one of many such encampments on college campuses across the country. What can be learned from that time and what’s changed in the last year?By Jimmy Gutierrez
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Wednesday 4/30/25: Protest safety, Sharon Dixon, Ice Age Trail highlights
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51:14Protest safety ahead of May Day marches in Milwaukee and across the country. Sharon Dixon – a local LGBTQ pioneer bearing witnes to six decades of support. What Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail has to offer.
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Tuesday 4/29/25: Protests against judicial arrests, one-year UWM encampment retrospective, Live at Lake Effect
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51:29A year after student encampments against the war in Gaza, anti-war activists are marching with labor unions and immigrant rights groups in opposition to Trump. Wisconsin’s historic beer buildings. Live at Lake Effect.
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Chirp Chat: The dazzling colors of warbler season in Wisconsin
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15:48Warblers are small songbirds that are among the most celebrated by birders for their flashy colors and sweet songs. But most warblers only spend a few weeks in Milwaukee.By Xcaret Nuñez
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Monday 4/28/25: ABLE, film fest shorts, historic recipes
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51:17How Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE) helps individuals with print disabilities. Preview the many shorts programs you can see during the Milwaukee Film Festival. A historic recipe book.
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'Group Chat': Desperately seeking Milwaukee's Film Fest
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14:35This month's Group Chat features two Susans of film: Susan Kerns, executive director of Milwaukee Film and legendary filmmaker Susan Seidelman. They have a conversation about everything from being the first to cast Madonna for the film "Desperately Seeking Susan" to the power of film festivals.By Jimmy Gutierrez, Audrey Nowakowski
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Thursday 4/24/25: Earth Day and garden prep, Bubbler Talk, the power of film festivals
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36:00Earth Day celebrations and preparing a garden for the new season. A devastating fire that reshaped the city of Milwaukee. Group Chat discusses the power of film festivals.
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Bringing together environmental and economic justice to address climate, lead crises in Milwaukee
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9:51BlueGreen Alliance's Richard Diaz discusses the relationship between environmental justice and infrastructure issues in Milwaukee.By Graham Thomas
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