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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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Have you been chased by a wasp lately? Or maybe you decided to eat indoors in case wasps, bees and yellow jackets want you to share that picnic you’re trying to enjoy? Perhaps you’ve had to deal with a nest near or even in your home. 

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More than a million people visit Stonehenge in England each year. It’s a popular tourist destination, but what if I told you there’s something similar right here in Wisconsin? 

While it’s not prehistoric like Stonehenge, Kinstone is a sculpture park... more

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Invasive carp has been found near Lake Michigan. It’s been 24 years since Asian Carp were found in the upper Illinois River. Ever since, scientists and environmental groups have been pushing for a way to stop the invasive fish from reaching Lake Mich... more

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With the measles outbreak in Wisconsin now surpassing one hundred cases, state public health officials are urging people to get vaccinated.  

Dr. Freddy Caldera is a gastroenterologist and a professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Pub... more

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“Eat your vegetables,” remains some of the best health advice out there. But it can be especially tough for vulnerable populations or those in food deserts.   

A program in Milwaukee is helping people get more veggies by gathering up extra produce f... more

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Milwaukee Film currently has a 70-millimeter series, featuring five films on actual film. While there are many ways to see movies nowadays, it is a unique experience to go to a theater to see both current and archival movies in this format.  

To sha... more

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The ARTservancy is a year-long artist residency that promotes the visionary work of both artists and conservationists. 

The program is a partnership between Gallery 224 in Port Washington and nature preserves throughout Southeast Wisconsin. The way ... more

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10 years ago this month, a Milwaukee police officer shot and killed Sylville Smith in the Sherman Park neighborhood. Protestors filled the nearby streets for days after the shooting. The officer was later acquitted on murder charges.

The Milwaukee N... more

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Recent Guests

Kristine Beck
Founder and Director of Kinstone
Kinstone
Episode: Wisconsin has its own version of Stonehenge
Joel Brammeier
Executive Director and CEO of Alliance for the Great Lakes
Alliance for the Great Lakes
Episode: Invasive Asian Carp creep closer to Lake Michigan
Freddy Caldera
A gastroenterologist and a professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health
UW School of Medicine and Public Health
Episode: How measles interacts with the immune system
Amanda McVann
Food Justice Director for Tikun A'iv, Veggie Chop Shop coordinator
Tikun A'iv / Veggie Chop Shop
Episode: Turning excess produce into full bellies
Kevin Rice
Technical Director for Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film
Episode: The art of showing a 70mm film
Rebecca Jabs
ARTservancy resident and freelance science illustrator in Manitowoc
Forest Beach Migratory Preserve / ARTservancy
Episode: Chirp Chat: how bird migration becomes art
Princess Safiya Byers
Housing and basic needs reporter
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Episode: Milwaukee NNS examines what's changed since the 2016 Sherman Park Uprising
Devin Blake
Criminal justice reporter for Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Episode: Milwaukee NNS examines what's changed since the 2016 Sherman Park Uprising
Jennie Mauer
Executive director of Wisconsin Head Start Association
Wisconsin Head Start Association
Episode: How proposed deregulation of Head Start childcare could impact WI immigrant families?

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Becky Mortensen
Host of Wandering Wisconsin on Lake Effect Spotlight
Maayan Silver
Host of Lake Effect Spotlight segment, part of Seeking Solutions

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The art of showing a 70mm film
Q: If there's someone listening right now who has not had the pleasure of coming to the theater to see a film on film, what's your plea to get someone to go outside of their comfort zone and to make an effort to see something projected on film?
I don't try to press people; I focus on doing the work for those who want to experience film this way and for those who come with open minds, encouraging them to discover something new and wonderful about seeing cinema projected on film.
The art of showing a 70mm film
Q: No, I like it. I guess that can lead me to asking you directly, what is your favorite parts about film?
The most important aspect is that projecting film feels like a human performance; it's the tangible, hands-on process and the way viewers can get lost in the film, which makes the craft uniquely engaging beyond the content itself.
The art of showing a 70mm film
Q: Now is there a projectionist boot camp you all go to before putting it in practice here, or is it trial by fire and you're training people as they're interested?
There isn't a formal boot camp; knowledge is passed down from experienced projectionists and specialists, with much of it learned through on-the-job experience and mentorship from experts like James Bond, a cinema engineer from Chicago, who helped rebuild the machines and share foundational practices.
Uncovering secrets buried within Lake Michigan
Q: What kind of tools are you using to find landscapes that have been submerged as you're out on the water?
We start with mapping the lake bed using side-scan sonar and multi-beam sonar, and we use a sub-bottom profiler to see beneath the lake bed; we also rely on growing the mapping with student collaboration, including an underwater robot tested by middle and high school students.
After Crowley wins Dem nomination, what's next?
Q: How do you see Crowley balancing the day-to-day duties of Milwaukee County with running for governor and appealing to voters outside Milwaukee?
The key is to emphasize transferable governance experience while communicating openness to collaboration with state-level partners. He should frame his county leadership as a proof point of capability to manage state government, and tailor messages to address concerns of outstate residents about Milwaukee-centric politics.

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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?

Lake Effect Spotlight features in-depth conversations with a broad mix of local experts, policymakers, journalists, artists, and community organizers who shape Milwaukee and the broader Great Lakes region. Episodes routinely cover environment and public policy, local governance, education, culture, and innovative community initiatives, often tying national issues to Milwaukee's neighborhood-level realities. Notable throughlines include environmental stewardship, urban development and housing, food security, and the arts and culture scene, all explored through accessible storytelling and practical takeaways for listeners who want to understand how regional decisions affect daily life. The show often weaves data-driven context with personal n... more

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