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Lake Effect Spotlight

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The Lake Effect Spotlight podcast features some of our favorite conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.

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As the midterms approach both Republicans and Democrats are trying to court prospective voters. But a new book by Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy argues that both parties have become disconnected from the communities they hope to represent. 

His book c... more

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Milwaukee is known for its deep ties to Socialism. It was the first city to elect a Socialist mayor and was the first place to elect a Socialist to Congress. But their rise to power was rocky - and their status as a third party often made progress an... more

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Earlier this month the Wisconsin Humane Society welcomed the first beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms. That’s a dog breeding facility in Blue Mound, Wisconsin that gained national attention after activists broke in. So far, the WHS has taken in 132 b... more

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You may have heard that one of Milwaukee’s largest landlords is in big legal trouble. 

David Tomblin, founder of Highgrove Holdings Management LLC, owns over 200 rental properties in Milwaukee. But lawsuits brought by the city and major lenders coul... more

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In part one, we learned about David Tomblin, who owns over 200 rental properties in Milwaukee. But lawsuits brought by the city and major lenders could ultimately take those properties away. 

These lawsuits follow a long campaign by Common Ground, a... more

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In parts one and two, we learned about out-of-state landlord David Tomblin. He owns over 200 rental properties in Milwaukee and is fighting lawsuits that threaten to cut him off from rental income. We also learned about how his tenants united against... more

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If you’re trying to live a more plastic-free life, Milwaukee’s new “refillery” might be for you. At ECO MKE Refillery, you can bring in a reusable container, like a mason jar or glass jug, and buy refills of dish soap, detergent, body wash and more. ... more

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Earlier this spring, conservationists marked the return of sturgeon to the Milwaukee River for the first time in more than one hundred years. This past weekend, people gathered to celebrate that return and acknowledge the significance of the restorat... more

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Recent Guests

John Dysinger
History teacher featured as a historical expert
Independent historian/teacher
Episode: The Milwaukee Socialists, part two
Ames McGuinness
Historian providing context on Seidel and Berger
Historian
Episode: The Milwaukee Socialists, part two
Angela Speed
VP of Marketing and Communications for the Wisconsin Humane Society
Wisconsin Humane Society
Episode: Thinking of adopting a rescued Ridglan Farms beagle? Here's what to know
Larry Adams
Co-founder of Walnut Way
Walnut Way
Episode: How to Evict Your Landlord, part 1: Who is David Tomblin?
Sharon Adams
Co-founder of Walnut Way
Walnut Way
Episode: How to Evict Your Landlord, part 1: Who is David Tomblin?
Deshawn Harris
Tenant speaker featured in the campaign
Common Ground
Episode: How to Evict Your Landlord, part 2: Opportunity knocks
Evan Goike
City Attorney for the City of Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee
Episode: How to Evict Your Landlord, part 2: Opportunity knocks
David Tomblin
Out-of-state landlord, founder of High Grove Holdings
High Grove Holdings
Episode: How to Evict Your Landlord, part 3: Public nuisance
Kayla Bouma
Owner and founder of ECO MKE Refillery
ECO MKE
Episode: ECO MKE and the plastic-free life

Host

Sam Woods
Host of Lake Effect and Producer with deep involvement in Milwaukee media coverage.

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Milwaukee Film Fest spotlight: All of the Above
Q: What surprised you during the making of the film, especially around the teacher and the class?
We were surprised by how the students' questions and interactions revealed a deeper skill set beyond facts—how to listen, engage respectfully, and think critically about religion in everyday life.
Milwaukee Film Fest spotlight: All of the Above
Q: How did you guys come up with that name?
We considered various options and settled on All of the Above to reflect the broad spectrum of faiths represented and the idea of multiple possibilities in a single class and film.
Sea shanties vs. maritime music
Q: How do you define maritime music and what falls under that umbrella?
Maritime music is a broad umbrella that includes sea shanties, which are specific worker songs from tall ships designed to synchronize labor, as well as a wider range of songs about sailors' lives, families, shipowners, and maritime culture that are performed at festivals and venues around the world.
Did you know dioramas were born in Milwaukee?
Q: What makes the Milwaukee Public Museum's dioramas distinctive today?
The conversation emphasizes the open, immersive dioramas on the third floor, the integration of 3D foregrounds with painted backdrops, and the move toward media-enhanced environments within a modern museum space.
Did you know dioramas were born in Milwaukee?
Q: What first got you interested in dioramas?
Participants describe a lifelong engagement with dioramas starting in youth, evolving into community events, and eventual creation of Diorama Rama as a way to share this craft with adults and celebrate Milwaukee's diorama legacy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Effect Spotlight

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

This series centers on Milwaukee's people, places, and organizations, offering in-depth conversations about local governance, education, environment, housing, culture, and economy. Episodes frequently feature policymakers, researchers, and community leaders discussing how statewide and regional dynamics affect Milwaukee's neighborhoods, schools, and infrastructure. A notable throughline is connecting macro trends to practical, on-the-ground impacts in the region, with a strong emphasis on urban planning, public safety, and cultural institutions. The show often pairs expert analysis with personal stories from residents and front-line workers, making it a useful resource for listeners who want a grounded view of local challenges and opportuni... more

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2. Ames McGuinness
3. Angela Speed
4. Larry Adams
5. Sharon Adams
6. Deshawn Harris
7. Evan Goike
8. David Tomblin

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