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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 continue to celebrate the Brewers World Series win by looking at what the championship means to fans new and old. A new Chirp Chat explores a historic raptor banding station in Wisconsin. Wisconsin's most famous haunted locations, including the Pf... more

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We talk about this history-making Brewers team and how the fans have reacted to this World Series run. A new Chirp Chat and tell you about a historic raptor banding station in Wisconsin. Some of the most haunted places around Milwaukee and Southeaste... more

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We hear from the candidates running in the state’s 1st Congressional District, Mitchell Berman and Bryan Steil. We tell you about a Wisconsin-grown children’s book. We hear some new local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

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A Wisconsin election worker addresses the misinformation about our state’s election system. We learn about Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor candidates. We talk to the artist-in-residence at Milwaukee's Betty Brinn Children’s Museum.

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Mitch Gough
Head writer and researcher at Haunted US, and co-author of 30 Haunted Nights in Wisconsin
Haunted US
Episode: Friday 10/30/26: A World Series championship is for everybody, Chirp Chat, Haunted US
Brandon Rugsy
Founder and lead photographer of Haunted US, and co-author of 30 Haunted Nights in Wisconsin
Haunted US
Episode: Friday 10/30/26: A World Series championship is for everybody, Chirp Chat, Haunted US
Danny Erickson
Raptor researcher and banding director at the Cedar Grove Ornithological Research Station
Cedar Grove Ornithological Research Station
Episode: Friday 10/30/26: A World Series championship is for everybody, Chirp Chat, Haunted US
Gabe Neitzel
Host at ESPN Milwaukee and former college baseball player
ESPN Milwaukee
Episode: Friday 10/30/26: A World Series championship is for everybody, Chirp Chat, Haunted US
Ruby Ramos
Regular library patron, language teacher, and interpreter
Episode: Thursday 10/29/26: Brewers!!, Chirp Chat, Haunted US
Matthew Prigge
Author and librarian at Marquette University
Marquette University
Episode: Thursday 10/29/26: Brewers!!, Chirp Chat, Haunted US
Maria Burke
Library Services Manager at Milwaukee Public Library's Mitchell Street branch
Milwaukee Public Library
Episode: Thursday 10/29/26: Brewers!!, Chirp Chat, Haunted US
Mitch Goff
Head writer and researcher at Haunted US
Haunted US
Episode: Thursday 10/29/26: Brewers!!, Chirp Chat, Haunted US
Mitchell Berman
Emergency room nurse and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District
Episode: Wednesday 10/28/26: Meet the First Congressional District candidates, 'The Pumpkin Seed', Milwaukee Music Roundup

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Audrey Nowakowski
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Joy Powers
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Monday 10/19/26: the Brewers are going to the World Series! Curious Midwest, Wisconsin Cartoonist Laureate
Q: What do you think is the most powerful thing about cartoons and what they can do?
Noth says visual ideas can communicate without spelling everything out, bypass readers' defenses, and let a joke unfold in the reader's mind.
Monday 10/19/26: the Brewers are going to the World Series! Curious Midwest, Wisconsin Cartoonist Laureate
Q: In the early to mid 20th century, factory jobs were sold as this great equalizer in labor. But what was it actually like for black workers and immigrant workers?
Factory jobs offered middle-income wages, but Black and immigrant workers were often segregated into dangerous work, exposed to hazardous chemicals, paid less, and met with hostility from unions.
Tuesday 10/20/26: State Attorney General Candidates, Bar Talk, Third Ward history
Q: If you summarize your three top priorities, they would be?
Eric Toney says he would prioritize public safety, improving forensic testing at crime labs, and fighting fentanyl and the drug epidemic by restoring investigator positions and supporting prosecutors and law enforcement.
Tuesday 10/20/26: State Attorney General Candidates, Bar Talk, Third Ward history
Q: If you are re-elected, what will your top three, if you can choose three priorities, what would they be?
Josh Call names public safety, protecting Wisconsinites' rights and freedoms, and holding companies and special interests accountable for violations of consumer protection, antitrust, and environmental laws.
Wednesday 10/21/26: Meet the gubernatorial candidates, pancreatic cancer, cat figurines
Q: If someone currently listening is dealing with pancreatic cancer, whether it's maybe a recent diagnosis or has been in treatment, what would you recommend they look into or discuss with their care providers given the recent developments we discussed today?
Mandana Kamgar recommends asking care providers about promising clinical trials, including trials available at their own or a nearby academic center, which may provide access to new treatments.

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What is Lake Effect about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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3. Danny Erickson
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