Lake Effect Spotlight

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Lake Effect Spotlight

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

  1. 8 HR. AGO

    Is Milwaukee a community of haters?

    For Bubbler Talk, we look into a question posed by a Milwaukee native: are we a bunch of haters?

    15 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Climate change will wait for no president: One perspective on the path ahead

    There are plenty of rumblings about how the environment will fare when former President Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office. One of the people thinking about what’s ahead is Tia Nelson.

    13 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    'A Hallowed Home for Heroes' explores the storied history of Milwaukee Soldiers Home

    The Milwaukee Soldiers Home has been helping generations of veterans since 1867. A new documentary from Milwaukee PBS explores that history and how the home continues to help veterans today.

    14 min

  4. NOV 8

    The Hodag: The mythical story behind Rhinelander’s symbol of pride

    This month’s issue of Milwaukee Magazine explores the lore of the hideous green beast and how it’s become a symbol of pride for the northern Wisconsin city.

    10 min

  5. NOV 6

    Wisconsin Democrats win crucial state Senate elections, but remain minority in Legislature

    JR Ross of WisPolitics.com unpacks some of the biggest races of Nov. 5, including those under new Wisconsin legislative maps.

    17 min

  6. NOV 4

    Here are some of Wisconsin's most competitive races under new legislative maps

    Since the Wisconsin Supreme Court ordered new legislative maps be drawn, putting an end to one of the worst gerrymandered maps in the U.S., legislative races have become more competitive with more consequential stakes.

    12 min

  7. NOV 1

    Exploring the haunting of Engine House 35 with Milwaukee Public Library's Cemetery Collection

    The library is more than just books, and our series with the Milwaukee Public Library— Books and Beyond—showcases that by sharing resources, book recommendations and just some cool stuff you might not know about. Today, we are showcasing some spooky Milwaukee history—the haunting of Engine House 35.

    15 min

  8. OCT 30

    Latinos in Wisconsin: A history of othering

    Although Latino people have lived in Wisconsin nearly as long as it’s been a state, historian Sergio Gonzalez says Latino communities are often seen as being perpetual outsiders. We explore how this perception has impacted views on immigration and the evolution of Wisconsin communities.

    13 min
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About

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

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  • Creator
    WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © WUWM
  • Show Website
    Lake Effect Spotlight

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