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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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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Jan Ser
Milwaukee-based artist, co-founder of Warehouse Art Museum
Milwaukee-based artist; Warehouse Art Museum
Episode: Friday 8/14/26: How schools prepare for floods, Wisconsin State Fair, MKELoveLetter
Chad Burginus
Executive Director, Association of State Floodplain Managers
Association of State Floodplain Managers
Episode: Friday 8/14/26: How schools prepare for floods, Wisconsin State Fair, MKELoveLetter
Katrina Lord
Creator of Milwaukee Love Letter project
Milwaukee Love Letter
Episode: Friday 8/14/26: How schools prepare for floods, Wisconsin State Fair, MKELoveLetter
Alex Madigan
Producer of Horsegirls, Milwaukee-based film
Horsegirls production team
Episode: Thursday 8/13/26: Looking ahead to the November election, 'Horsegirls', MKELoveLetter
Michelle Whitica
Prescribed Fire Specialist
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Episode: Wednesday 8/12/26: primary election results, rise of socialism, 'It's All Local', Torchy Timberloss
John Dysinger
Local high school teacher and member of the Democratic Socialists of America
Democratic Socialists of America
Episode: Wednesday 8/12/26: primary election results, rise of socialism, 'It's All Local', Torchy Timberloss
Stephanie Sosie
Senior attorney, Earthjustice
Earthjustice
Episode: Tuesday 8/11/26: Line 5 lawsuit, flooding and schools, affordable dental care
Scott Marshall
CEO
Community Smiles Dental
Episode: Tuesday 8/11/26: Line 5 lawsuit, flooding and schools, affordable dental care
Chad Berginnis
Executive Director
Association of State Floodplain Managers
Episode: Tuesday 8/11/26: Line 5 lawsuit, flooding and schools, affordable dental care

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Audrey Nowakowski
Host of Lake Effect
Joy Powers
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Thursday 8/13/26: Looking ahead to the November election, 'Horsegirls', MKELoveLetter
Q: So how did you first become aware of Horsegirls and what motivated you to get involved?
The project reached the producer through an Amazon-set script, and after reading it, they fell in love with the story and saw potential for a voice that wasn't mainstream, which motivated them to pursue development and bring the project to life.
Monday 8/10/26: What to know before tomorrow's election, Wisconsin State Fair archives, Bay View history
Q: What should voters bring to register or vote by mail?
Voters must provide proof of residence and photo ID, either at registration or when requesting an absentee ballot, with MyVote.wi.gov guiding the process.
Monday 8/10/26: What to know before tomorrow's election, Wisconsin State Fair archives, Bay View history
Q: Is there anything different voters should know about the upcoming election?
The guest explains that Wisconsin's August primary is partisan, with voters choosing candidates within one party's primary, and that mail ballots must be returned by 8 PM on election day, stressing early action and alternative return options.
Thursday 8/6/26: How age correlates with trust, Homer Blow, Third Ward history
Q: Can you explain what the poll found about the relationship between age and trust?
The poll shows that older adults tend to be more trusting than younger generations, with trust declining steadily from those born earlier (pre-1960s) to those born in the 2000s; this pattern persists across multiple cycles of polling since 2021.
Friday 8/7/26: MMSD and the 2025 floods, how age correlates with trust, The New State
Q: What did the poll reveal about trust across generations, and what might explain the gaps?
The older cohorts reported significantly higher trust in general than younger generations, and the data suggest social media use alone does not explain the trust gap; other societal changes and experiences over decades seem to underlie this trend.

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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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