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 7/3/24: RNC economic impact, McKinley Beach reopens, tick checks, Animal Behavior Program
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We look at the projected economic impact of the RNC in Milwaukee. We learn how Milwaukee County Parks redesigned McKinley Beach to make it safer for swimmers. We look at how UW-Madison researchers are using mannequins to learn how to spot ticks. Plus, learn about Carroll University’s Animal Behavior Program.…
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Tuesday 7/2/24: Sen. Bernie Sanders in Wisconsin, 'Minority Rule', Visit Milwaukee on RNC, beach science
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Sen. Bernie Sanders shares the message he’s been delivering to Wisconsin voters. We explore the recent history of Wisconsin politics and its impact on representation in the state. Visit Milwaukee shares how they’re marketing the city ahead of the RNC. Plus, we learn about the science at the beach.
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Clinical trials have a diversity problem. These researchers are tackling it.
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A recent survey of Advocate Aurora Research Institute's clinical trials showed most participants are white women over the age of 65 — a disparity that could widen gaps in health outcomes.Oleh Lina Tran
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Monday 7/1/24: evolution & purpose of political conventions, city's RNC hopes, Milwaukee Music Roundup
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We learn what the purpose of a modern political convention is. We learn what Milwaukee’s tourism bureau is hoping to get out of hosting the RNC. We look at how pull tabs came to be a part of Wisconsin bar culture. Plus, hear new local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.
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The untold history of Milwaukee's Guerrilla Gay Bar
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If you were enjoying Milwaukee’s nightlife 15 years ago you might remember a rowdy group of LBTQ people playfully takeover your bar. That’s when Guerrilla Gay Bar was at its peak.Oleh Jimmy Gutierrez
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Thursday 6/27/24: political ads, Milwaukee Record & the RNC, Guerrilla Gay Bar, mocktails
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We look at the rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. We speak with one of the co-founders of Milwaukee Record about how they’ll approach covering the RNC. We learn about the Guerrilla Gay Bar. Plus, tell you about the benefits of mocktails.
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Chirp Chat: Wisconsinites share the birds that sparked their interest in birding
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Think back to a time in your life when you saw a bird that piqued your interest and made you want to learn more about birds. That’s your spark bird!For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez asked listeners to share the moment they discovered their spark bird.Oleh Xcaret Nuñez
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Wednesday 6/26/24: training & retaining corrections officers, trauma-informed health care, summer dining, Family Recipes
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We explore some of the challenges of hiring and retaining corrections officers at Wisconsin prisons. We learn what’s being done to prioritize healing from trauma after an injury caused by violence. We look at some of the best summer dining destinations. Plus, Family Recipes shares a recipe for a traditional Polish holiday pastry.…
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Tuesday 6/25/24: GOP strategy in Wisconsin, HBCU scholarship, Great Circus Parade history, Live at Lake Effect
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A republican strategist shares how the GOP is courting Wisconsin. We tell you about a scholarship that helps Milwaukee students attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We look at the history of the Great Circus Parade in Milwaukee. Plus, bring you the latest episode of Live at Lake Effect.…
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They Might Be Giants' John Flansburgh remembers Milwaukee stage collapse show
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Ahead of They Might Be Giants' Milwaukee shows, John Flansburgh reflects the band's start in the 1980s and the twists and turns along the way.Oleh Joy Powers
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Monday 6/24/24: clinical trial diversity, local government & the environment, Spark Birds, best parks for dogs
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We learn how researchers are trying to improve diversity in clinical trials. We explore how environmental work can be done on the local level. We hear stories from local birders about their Spark Birds. Plus, we explore which Wisconsin parks are best to bring your dog to.
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'Group Chat': Local chefs breakdown what 'Top Chef: Wisconsin' got right and wrong
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Three renowned chefs from across the state talk about what "Top Chef," the competitive cooking show, got right and wrong, as it filmed this season all across Wisconsin.Oleh Jimmy Gutierrez
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Thursday 6/20/24: gun laws, 2020 presidential election, Group Chat on Top Chef, best state parks, Bubbler Talk
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We look at the state’s gun laws. We look back on the 2020 presidential election. Local chefs react to this season of Top Chef. We share some state park recommendations and Bubbler Talk explores what happened to the Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear.
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What to know about the fallout at MPS
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Digging deeper into what led up to the problems at MPS and what’s gone wrong with their finances.Oleh Jimmy Gutierrez, Rob Larry
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Eviction Free MKE, Fathers Making Progress, 'Markie in Milwaukee', They Might Be Giants
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We learn about Eviction Free MKE, a program that helps people facing eviction. We look at the organization, Fathers Making Progress. We hear from the filmmaker of Markie in Milwaukee. Plus, we speak with one half of the alt-rock duo, They Might Be Giants.
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Tuesday 6/18/24: Milwaukee Public Schools problems & Milwaukee Film's Pride Month programming
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we explore the issues Milwaukee Public Schools is facing. Plus, tell you about Milwaukee Film’s Pride Month programming happening this weekend.
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Black Music Month Celebrates 45 years. 'Black music is uncatchable:' Noelle Taylor
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The month of June commemorates Black music's impact in this country and around the world, from musical genres to instruments and lyrics.Oleh Teran Powell
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Monday 6/17/24: GOP outreach in Milwaukee, Black Music Month, Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, 'Richland'
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We hear from Milwaukee’s Chairman of the Republican Party. We speak with someone from the National Museum of African American Music about Black Music Month. Wandering Wisconsin helps you plan a trip to Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center.
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Meet the men who are making a better Milwaukee
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This Father's Day we wanted to recognize men who are making a difference in our city. But instead of the typical ideals of fatherhood, we asked you who are the stewards and caretakers of our city's people, places and land.Oleh Jimmy Gutierrez
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Thursday 6/13/24: money in politics, Ukrainian Cultural Forces concert, Milwaukee dads, Bubbler Talk
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We learn about a musical group of Ukrainian soldiers. We explore how money has come to play a major role in shaping court races. We hear from some Milwaukee dads ahead of Father's Day. Plus, we learn why Lake Michigan appears to be different colors.
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A look at Milwaukee's Les Petites BonBons' impact on LGBTQ history and culture
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A little-known group called Les Petites BonBons was formed in the early 1970s in Milwaukee. Its impact on Hollywood's glitter rock scene has gone down in history.Oleh Joy Powers, Rob Larry
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Wednesday 6/12/24: Chrystul Kizer case, Line 5 relocation, Les Petites Bon-Bons
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We examine survivorhood and the case against Chrystul Kizer. We hear reactions to the proposed relocation of the Line 5 Pipeline. We explore the history of Les Petites Bon-Bons.
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Tuesday: Milwaukee population decline, bars & restaurants rebound, trails projects
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We explore why Milwaukee’s population has declined since the pandemic. Then, we look at how Wisconsin’s restaurants and bars are recovering post-pandemic. We learn about a project to connect hundreds of miles of biking and walking trails in southeast Wisconsin.
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Monday on Lake Effect: Delta 8 products, Birth to 3 Program, Milwaukee Artist in Residence, 'Gust'
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We learn about Delta 8 products. We learn about Milwaukee County's Birth to 3 Program. We meet Milwaukee's first Artist is Residence. Plus, tell you about "Gust", a book for young readers that’s all about a wind turbine in Milwaukee.
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A tutoring program in MPS schools makes massive gains for students
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Forward Scholars is a new tutoring program in MPS schools yielding impressive results for students.Oleh Jimmy Gutierrez
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Thursday 6/6/24: two party system, state democratic convention, Forward Scholars, Bubbler Talk
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We explore how our two party system has changed over time. We look ahead to this weekend's state Democratic convention. We learn about a literacy program helping Milwaukee Public Schools kids advance their reading skills. Plus, Bubbler Talk explores the journey of a local historic cottage.
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From post-Civil War shows to Trixie Mattel: An exploration of Milwaukee's drag history
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Milwaukee has seen drag performers since the late 1800s, and the city's vast history has helped shape drag across the U.S.Oleh Joy Powers, Rob Larry
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Wednesday 6/5/24: Milwaukee's drag history, Trans Handy Ma'am, periodical cicadas, zombie trees
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We learn about Milwaukee’s long history of drag performance. We talk with home repair TikTok-er Mercury Stardust. We learn about the millions of cicadas emerging from the ground in Wisconsin this summer. Plus, we tell you about the dangers of zombie trees.
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Tuesday 6/4/24: Queer Roots Space, local lesbian history, first openly trans officer, House of History project
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We learn about the mong American Women’s Association's Queer Roots Space. We learn some local lesbian history. We tell you about a projec called House of History, which shares local Black LGBTQ+ history. Plus, we speak with the first openly transgender police officer in Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Public Museum's zoology curator details bird collection, future museum plans
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At the Milwaukee Public Museum, millions of artifacts that aren’t on display are stored in back-room drawers and cabinets. As part of our series, Behind the Scenes at MPM, we’ll explore the zoology department’s vast bird collection.Oleh Eddie Morales, Joy Powers
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Monday 6/3/24: Capitol Notes, children's book couple, Bubble Tea, Milwaukee Music Roundup
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We bring the latest Capitol Notes. We meet a husband and wife who collaborate on creating children's books. We learn about the origins of Bubble Tea. Plus, hear new local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.
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