
Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 424 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Ways community organizers are helping those impacted by last summer's historic flooding. A local restoration project that is supporting monarch butterflies. A new store in Milwaukee selling eco-friendly home goods and refillable products.
An art teacher whose classroom at Riverside High School was destroyed by last summer’s floods. A program that gathers extra local produce and turns it into healthy meals. What it takes to be a projectionist at the Oriental Theater.
How Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood has transformed 10 years after a police killing and unrest in that neighborhood. A Milwaukee native has built a social media following as she travels the world by train. Bubbler Talk looks at some unorthodox ... more
The story of one woman’s fight against deportation and her journey back to Milwaukee. Dive into the books that are checked out the most across our local library branches. A new Chirp Chat about an artist inspired by bird migration in southeast Wiscon... more










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A Milwaukee-focused show that centers on local infrastructure, governance, culture, and community resilience, weaving together data-driven policy discussions with on-the-ground reporting. Recurring topics include flood resilience, urban development, public safety oversight, and civic processes, often anchored by expert guests and local journalists. The program frequently features a mix of public officials, researchers, nonprofit leaders, and community voices, with occasional forays into arts, food culture, and historical context. This combination likely appeals to listeners who want practical insight into regional issues, how policies affect daily life, and stories of community impact. A notable strength is its ability to connect policy, go... more
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Recent guests on Lake Effect include:
1. Jan Ser
2. Chad Burginus
3. Katrina Lord
4. Alex Madigan
5. Michelle Whitica
6. John Dysinger
7. Stephanie Sosie
8. Scott Marshall
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