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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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We learn how the Wisconsin Food Hub is working to make up for lost federal funding. In a new Capitol Notes we look at how the races are shaping up as we near the midterm election. Milwaukee community leader Venice Williams shares her wisdom as she ce... more

How the shifting legal landscape is impacting migrants seeking safety in the U.S., including Milwaukee’s Rohingya community. We look at the biggest headlines in the local commercial real estate industry. We learn about the Midwest’s love of encased m... more

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Hear a UWM professor who co-authored a book with Grammy-winning rapper 2 Chainz. Explore some of the scariest parts of space. Learn about the history of Milwaukee’s Landmark Lanes.

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The outgoing leader of the state Senate looks back on his tenure. A documentary that looks at the impact technology can have on our lives. Meet the local content creator behind Spooky Lakes Month.

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Bruce Craig
Historian
Freelance historian
Episode: Thursday 10/8/26: Swing State of the Union, Developing Stories, Bubbler Talk
Fritz Usinger
Fourth generation at Usinger's Famous Sausage
Usinger's Famous Sausage
Episode: Thursday 10/8/26: Swing State of the Union, Developing Stories, Bubbler Talk
Joe Grimm
Author of Coney Detroit and renowned hot dog historian
Detroit/Coney history
Episode: Thursday 10/8/26: Swing State of the Union, Developing Stories, Bubbler Talk
Addison Lathers
Milwaukee Business Journal reporter, Developing Stories
Milwaukee Business Journal
Episode: Thursday 10/8/26: Swing State of the Union, Developing Stories, Bubbler Talk
Tim Muth
Former attorney for the ACLU of Wisconsin
ACLU of Wisconsin
Episode: Thursday 10/8/26: Swing State of the Union, Developing Stories, Bubbler Talk
Derek Harrell
UWM English professor and co-author of 2 Chainz memoir
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Episode: Wednesday 10/7/26: Writing with 2 Chainz, Creepy Cosmos, history of Landmark Lanes
Kristin Bride
Parent survivor featured in Your Attention, Please!
COS A advocacy (Kids Online Safety Act)
Episode: Tuesday 10/6/26: Devin LeMahieu speaks, 'Your Attention Please', Spooky Lakes Month
Devin LeMahieu
Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader, Republican
Wisconsin State Senate
Episode: Tuesday 10/6/26: Devin LeMahieu speaks, 'Your Attention Please', Spooky Lakes Month
Jacqueline May
Writer and co-creator of Your Attention, Please!
Documentary Team
Episode: Tuesday 10/6/26: Devin LeMahieu speaks, 'Your Attention Please', Spooky Lakes Month

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Audrey Nowakowski
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Joy Powers
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Wednesday 10/7/26: Writing with 2 Chainz, Creepy Cosmos, history of Landmark Lanes
Q: Do you have a favorite chapter in the book?
Yes, the chapter 'God is Love' stands out for its vulnerability and the portrayal of the father-son relationship, which amplified the emotional core of the memoir.
Wednesday 10/7/26: Writing with 2 Chainz, Creepy Cosmos, history of Landmark Lanes
Q: Was this your first time, like, working on a book with somebody, co-authoring a book?
Yes, it was and it created a unique collaborative dynamic that accelerated the project, with growing trust and a deepening relationship through the process.
Thursday 10/1/26: Swing State of the Union, AI warnings and risks, robotic kidney transplant
Q: What makes robotic kidney transplantation significant compared to traditional methods?
Robotic transplantation offers smaller incisions, finer vascular control, less inflammation, quicker recovery, and the potential to extend transplant access to patients who were previously excluded due to weight or other factors.
Monday 9/21/26: State of Working Wisconsin, Dialogues and Documentary, UWM Planetarium
Q: In a couple of sentences, how would you characterize the state of working Wisconsin?
The state is showing resilience in wages and low unemployment, but signs of a slowdown in job growth and rising costs—especially energy and healthcare—pose challenges for affordability and the well-being of workers.
Wednesday 9/2/26: Quality of life in Wisconsin, heat as a workplace issue, bygone movie palaces
Q: What happened to Milwaukee's movie palaces and what's their legacy?
Matthew Prigge details that many palaces declined due to competition, suburban shifts, and changes in cinema, with the Warner surviving as a concert/arts space and the Princess eventually demolished; the legacy lives on in urban memory and in restored spaces like the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's use of the Warner.

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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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