Lake Effect

We speak with Wisconsin’s first Cartoonist Laureate. We learn about a local documentary that explores the world of Bank Swallows. We talk about the origins and evolution of the iconic song, “Summertime.”

The racial achievement gap in Wisconsin schools, and some potential solutions. A local documentary that explores the world of Bank Swallows. The 1952 Oconto frog invasion.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's immigration story from Nigeria, to Greece to the Cream City. We explore the many versions of the iconic song “Summertime.” Radio Milwaukee shares their recommendations for week two of Summerfest.

Wisconsin’s teachers' apprenticeship program and its uncertain future. We speak with Wisconsin’s first Cartoonist Laureate. Learn the origins and evolution of the iconic jazz song, “Summertime.”

Today on Lake Effect, we explore the many accomplishments of Milwaukee’s socialist mayors in our series: The Milwaukee Socialists. 

The racial achievement gap in Wisconsin schools and what’s being done to try and solve it. The story of the first Juneteenth celebration in Milwaukee – 55 years ago. The upcoming Oneida Pow Wow and what you can see and experience at the event.

The history of Juneteenth and how Milwaukee celebrates. The Underground Railroad’s connections in Wisconsin – and what it says about our history. Bubbler Talk looks at Milwaukee's Public Natatorium.

We tell you about the racial achievement gap in Wisconsin schools and what's being done to try to solve it. We speak with the director of the film "Winter Hymns." We have a preview of the first weekend of Summerfest.

We hear the story of the first Juneteenth celebration in Milwaukee. We get a preview of the annual Oneida Pow Wow. We speak with singer, songwriter and musician Brandy Clark ahead of her performance in Milwaukee. And, we have the latest Bar Talk with cocktail writer Robert Simonson.

We get an update on the out of state landlord at the center of our series, How To Evict Your Landlord. We look ahead to the Midterm elections in a new Capitol Notes. We tell you about the Beacons of Brew City exhibit. Plus, look at a rare painting at the Milwaukee Public Museum.

We look at lease agreements with Walgreens stores in Milwaukee. We learn about Milwaukee's last elected socialist mayor Frank Zeidler. Plus, we tell you about Brillantes, a soccer club for young Latinas.

An economic check in with the new owners of Milwaukee’s Science and Surplus. Milwaukee Messi – a soccer player from Milwaukee competing in the World Cup. We meet a local sailor participating in a boat race from Washington to Alaska.

We look at the tenure of the city’s final socialist mayor, Frank Zeidler. We hear concerns about a proposed data center coming to the Town of Beloit. We learn about Brilliantes – a soccer club for young Latinas.

The story of Guerrilla Gay Bar - when a group of LGBTQ+ people took over traditionally straight bars in Milwaukee. We visit Walker’s Pint, the only lesbian bar in Wisconsin. Morris Pratt Institute in Whitewater and the practice of spiritualism there.

Why lease agreements are allowing closed down Walgreens stores in Milwaukee to sit vacant. House of History - a project dedicated to sharing local Black LGBTQ+ history. New local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

How the federal immigration crackdown is impacting children who attend Head Start. The nation’s longest serving socialist mayor: Daniel Hoan. We chat with comedian Paula Poundstone.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson talks about increasing housing options and improving affordability. We meet Lake Michigan’s new Coast Guard commander. Bubbler Talk explores what happens after zoo animals die.

Part three of The Milwaukee Socialists examines how Mayor Daniel Hoan reshaped the city. A new novel from a Wisconsin author explores what comes after climate disasters. We chat with comedian Paula Poundstone.

How the federal immigration crackdown is impacting children who attend Head Start. Milwaukee Film’s Pride Month programming. A Milwaukee-made platform that can improve how food trucks operate.

We speak with the author of, "It's All Local." A UWM student reacts to the university's pause on consolidating its multicultural centers. We examine how El Salvador has aided the U.S.' mass deportation efforts. Plus, meet a local man in the running for a Good Food Award.

We'll tell you about the Heal the Hood block party. We'll get an update on the beagles rescued from Ridglan Farms. We'll tell you about Milwaukee's first Socialist mayor. Plus, we'll learn about birding for all abilities.

A new nonprofit that is working to eliminate the stigma around eating disorders and help people find recovery. How birders are teaching you how to bird by ear. We relisten to an episode of Bubbler Talk about the first Black people in Milwaukee.

How online extremism is showing up in the real world after the San Diego shooting. Our Milwaukee Socialists series continues with the accomplishments of Milwaukee’s first Socialist mayor. Takeaways from the historic Artemis II mission.

We explore the Jewish diaspora for Jewish-American Heritage Month. We get an update on the dogs who have been removed from the Wisconsin breeding facility, Ridglan Farms. PBS kids rejoice! We're talking about Wishbone and the new documentary exploring the beloved show.

We examine the use of the term “Black on Black crime.” We explore the history of the Milwaukee Socialists and how they rose to power. We learn about King’s Chord – Rufus King High School’s A Cappella group.

Introducing the new Stritch Family Literacy Center. We plan a trip to the International Crane Foundation. We learn about King’s Chord – Rufus King High School’s A Cappella group.

The history of the Milwaukee Socialists and how they rose to power. A new Beats Me examines the use of the term “Black on Black crime.” A new store selling eco-friendly home goods and refillable products.

The cultural significance of the sturgeon's return to the Milwaukee River. The role games play in Native communities. Act 31 - the legislation that requires Wisconsin schools to teach Native American history and culture.

We look at how a deal on spending the state's budget surplus fell apart in Madison last week. We speak with the artists in residence at the Charles Allis Museum and the Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Plus, we hear new local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

We break down what's been happening at a dog breeding facility in Wisconsin. We share an update on tick bite cases in Wisconsin and how to prevent them this summer. We talk with a food truck operator about the proposed curfew for food trucks in downtown Milwaukee. Plus, we visit a storm spotter training with the National Weather Service.

We look at how jail time can impact a person's mental health. We share an update on tick bite cases in Wisconsin and how to prevent them. We visit a storm spotter training with the National Weather Service. Plus, listen back to a Bubbler Talk story about a dragon on a water tower.

We look at how sealing eviction records could impact housing stability in Milwaukee. We look at the good and bad ways that CCAP can be used. We explore Wisconsin's parks and caves. Plus, we hear from the owner of the Name That Card sports card shop.

We break down what's been happening at the dog breeding facility, Ridgelan Farms. We speak with an animal attorney. We talk with a food truck operator about the proposed changes in downtown Milwaukee. We tell you about the dunes you can visit in and around Wisconsin.

A former Wisconsin governor shares his journey caring for his wife as she developed Alzheimer’s. Capitol Notes looks at the recent messaging around mail-in ballots. Fat Bird Week is on, meet its chunky contestants.

How school referendums are growing the funding gaps between school districts. A local farmer aweathers high fuel prices and federal policy. The difference between a sea shanty and maritime music.

A whistleblower complaint about MMSD management. MPD's use of drones. For the ten-year anniversary of Bubbler Talk, we take you behind the scenes.

How abortion access in Wisconsin could change if a widely-used abortion medication is restricted. Cocktail recommendations to try in the Milwaukee area. The difference between a sea shanty and maritime music.

We explore the history of the Bay View Massacre, which happened 140 years ago today. We check back in with a local farmer about how he’s weathering economic changes. We revisit a conversation with local Hollywood historian David Fantle, who unexpectedly passed away last month.

We explore how school referendums are growing the funding gaps between school districts. We remember Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Dan Bice. We learn how our urban trees are managed. We hear about a local gardening program for people with dementia and their caregivers.

Our full “How to Evict Your Landlord” series. The story of a large out-of-state corporate landlord, and the Milwaukee tenants who united against him and teamed up with city government to try to "evict" him. 

We wrap up our series “How to Evict Your Landlord.” We learn about efforts to save piping plovers along the Great Lakes. We get a snapshot of last weekend’s Midwest Gaming Classic.

How local municipalities are using AI to field calls. Why the Milwaukee Brewers played morning games. Books and Beyond teaches us about Milwaukee Public Library’s seed library.

A local educator talks about so-called “teen takeovers” in the Milwaukee area. A documentary explores the art of interpreting live music with American Sign Language. An art center in the Driftless region draws visitors from around the world. 

What may have led to the firing of the UW president, and what comes next. The impact President Trump’s slipping approval ratings could have on the midterms. How refugees have been impacted by changes to work authorizations.

We share some of our favorite conversations we’ve had with filmmakers during the Milwaukee Film Fest; a group of young people trying to hold adults accountable for climate change solutions; how to fight back against Big Tech; what it takes to be a cheese monger.

Part two of our series "How to Evict Your Landlord." A documentary explores racial inequity through the history of cake. A Milwaukee Film Fest program that features local filmmakers.

Learn about one of the Wisconsin-born founders of Earth Day. Meet the filmmaker of “The Big Cheese” and learn what it takes to be a cheese monger. Helping people work through grief while creating clay altars.

We tell you about the record-breaking severe weather that tore through Wisconsin last week. We learn about the ending of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. We speak with the filmmaker of, Your Attention Please and tell you about the Cine Sin Frontera programming at the Milwaukee Film Fest.

We look a the impact of the severe weather in Wisconsin and help you understand flood insurance. We speak with the filmmaker of "Powwow People." We tell you about the Milwaukee Film Fest's Shorter Is Better program.

Filmmakers behind the new “UECK” documentary share what it was like to work with the local legend, Bob Uecker. How MPM's muskrat diorama habitat changed the way museums present information. Torchy Timberloss — Wisconsin’s very own fire mascot.