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Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.

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A project that’s mapping racially restrictive covenants in Milwaukee County. How people across the political spectrum are feeling about data centers. How the data centers coming to our area could impact the Great Lakes.

A course at Marquette that's teaching young people how to disagree and debate civilly. How sea lamprey nearly wiped out commercial fishing on the Great Lakes. Kwik Trip's enduring pull.

The first story from 'Status Pending', WUWM’s new series about immigration pathways. How The Hop is funded. What happens when severe weather strikes at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

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We visit UW-Milwaukee's food pantry, which has been feeding even more students during the government shutdown. Support for Wisconsin businesses working to be environmentally sustainable. We learn about Milwaukee County’s Veterans Treatment Court.

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Recent Guests

Katie Thornton
Peabody Award-winning journalist who wrote about sea lamprey
The New Yorker
Episode: Thursday 11/13/25: Debating civilly on college campuses, sea lamprey, Kwik Trip
Dr. Amelia Zerker
Director of the Honors Program at Marquette University
Marquette University
Episode: Thursday 11/13/25: Debating civilly on college campuses, sea lamprey, Kwik Trip
Mark Gayden
Executive Secretary of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Great Lakes Fishery Commission
Episode: Thursday 11/13/25: Debating civilly on college campuses, sea lamprey, Kwik Trip
Sonny Lu
Producer and Milwaukee rapper
Episode: 11/10/25: Edmund Fitzgerald, Status Pending, Milwaukee Based
Big Frank
Milwaukee rapper
Episode: 11/10/25: Edmund Fitzgerald, Status Pending, Milwaukee Based
Boni Benavides
Colombian-born female conga drummer performing in Milwaukee
Episode: 11/10/25: Edmund Fitzgerald, Status Pending, Milwaukee Based
Kay Dragon
Curator and exhibits manager at the Door County Maritime Museum
Door County Maritime Museum
Episode: 11/10/25: Edmund Fitzgerald, Status Pending, Milwaukee Based
Emily Files
WUWM editor and project leader on the new podcast Status Pending
WUWM
Episode: 11/10/25: Edmund Fitzgerald, Status Pending, Milwaukee Based
Armando Diaz
Food pantry coordinator at the House of Peace in Milwaukee.
House of Peace
Episode: Thursday 11/6/25: Food pantries amid SNAP cuts, news literacy, celery farms

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Audrey Nowakowski
Host of Lake Effect, engaging with community topics and local narratives.
Joy Powers
Host of Lake Effect, focusing on community stories and cultural discussions.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
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Thursday 11/13/25: Debating civilly on college campuses, sea lamprey, Kwik Trip
Q: How do you bring people out of their shell and be comfortable disagreeing without giving someone carte blanche to be inflammatory, hateful?
Dr. Zerker discusses the importance of teaching students that school is a place for respectful dialogue, focusing on engagement and learning from different perspectives.
Thursday 11/6/25: Food pantries amid SNAP cuts, news literacy, celery farms
Q: What do you think are some of the strengths that whether people consider themselves a musician or just enjoy playing an instrument, like having music in their lives, what are the strengths of being a musician that serve you outside of performance?
Linda Edelstein outlines the skills learned from music, such as discipline, empathy, and communication, which serve individuals in various aspects of life beyond performance.
Thursday 11/6/25: Food pantries amid SNAP cuts, news literacy, celery farms
Q: How would you describe the current situation that you guys are in?
Armando Diaz describes the situation as dire and emphasizes the need for practical support and community engagement amidst the rising demand at the pantry.
Thursday 11/6/25: Food pantries amid SNAP cuts, news literacy, celery farms
Q: So what are some of the things, I don't know, you're looking for from the community?
Armando Diaz discusses the need for food donations rather than monetary contributions, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in supporting the pantry.
Tuesday 11/4/25: Democratic Socialists in Wisconsin, Dia de los Muertos in Milwaukee, astrophotography
Q: Why is night sky photography special to you?
Night sky photography allows a connection with the cosmos, and sharing these moments fosters deep connections and stories among viewers, highlighting everyone's desire to connect with the universe.

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The series focuses on compelling conversations that explore various aspects of community life in Milwaukee. It features diverse topics, including environmental issues, educational reforms, local arts and culture, social justice, and public health concerns. Highlighting voices from various sectors, such as education, film, environmental advocacy, and local government, the discussions aim to connect listeners to the heartbeat of their community. A unique aspect of the series is its emphasis on local storytelling, allowing the audience to engage with the people and initiatives that contribute to Milwaukee's rich tapestry.

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