99 episodes
Lake Effect Spotlight WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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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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The past and future of 'Wisconn Valley'
Seven years ago, Wisconsin brokered a deal with Foxconn — one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturing companies. But Foxconn hasn’t come close to the promised jobs or investment. Now, Microsoft is promising a new deal. Will this be any different?
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'No One Asked You': How comedy can support abortion clinics & bust stigma
The documentary “No One Asked You” highlights a unique approach to activism in the fight for abortion rights — humor.
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Wisconsin veterinarian gives insight to the bird flu virus making dairy cows sick in other states
Agriculture officials have detected avian influenza in dairy herds across the country. No cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin and state officials hope to keep it that way.
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They tracked Beloit’s air quality. A global report put their bad air on the map.
Beloit’s network of air monitors was born of a grassroots effort to connect the dots between planet-warming fossil fuels and the community’s health.
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SapSap returns with Southeast Asian barbecue pop-ups
After closing his restaurant, Lao chef Alex Hanesakda returns to pop-up kitchens with purpose — and a new smoker.
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A look at the heartbreak & victories of programming the Milwaukee Film Festival
Starting on April 11, the Milwaukee Film Festival is returning to local screens for its 16th year. It features 300 films from local, national, and international filmmakers that show off a wide array of topics and formats for 15 days.