Group Chat: The kids are alright
In our August "Group Chat," high school students talk about the pressures of growing up in Milwaukee, what they would change if they could and say that wisdom doesn't always come with age.
Aug 30, 2024•17 min
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Want a chance to drive on a world-class racetrack? Race on over to Road America
Wandering Wisconsin visits Road America in Elkhart Lake, which boasts a historic race track and 650 acres of entertainment.
Aug 28, 2024•18 min
Get to know the sand dunes of the Midwest
In his most recent Milwaukee Magazine article, Kevin Revolinski wrote all about the dunes of the Midwest, what exactly sand dunes are, how they got here and where you can go to see some yourself.
Aug 26, 2024•13 min
New report shows sobering statistics of struggle across all Milwaukee schools
A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds little evidence that the average child in Milwaukee today receives a higher quality education than when the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program was established in the 1990s.
Aug 21, 2024•24 min
Mayor Johnson reflects on Milwaukee hosting the RNC and looks ahead to the DNC
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joins WUWM’s Lake Effect to discuss whether hosting the Republican National Convention was worth it for the city and how he’ll be involved in this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Aug 19, 2024•22 min
Liberace is from West Allis. Why isn't he memorialized there?
Liberace is arguably one of Wisconsin's most famous sons. Yet there's no monument — or even a plaque — dedicated to his memory in his hometown of West Allis.
Aug 16, 2024•14 min
Experience the Wisconsin State Fair from a first-timer’s perspective
Join Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez as she explores the wonderland of the Wisconsin State Fair with Lake Effect’s Jimmy Gutierrez, a lifelong Wisconsinite, as her tour guide.
Aug 14, 2024•22 min
MPD chief defends out-of-state officers' shooting of Milwaukee man during RNC
Columbus, Ohio, police officers who were in town for the RNC shot and killed a Milwaukee man while they were debriefing the day's events about a mile away from the convention. The shooting sparked community protests and calls for answers from the MPD.
Aug 12, 2024•16 min
Amanda Huff & Steve Peplin: Live at Lake Effect
Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features Milwaukee's own musical duo Amanda Huff & Steve Peplin.
Aug 09, 2024•13 min
How you can canoe down the Wisconsin River and spend the night on a sandbar
Going camping is a favorite summer pastime for many Wisconsinites. Summer is also a great time to explore Wisconsin’s many scenic waterways. In this month’s Wandering Wisconsin we help you plan a trip where you can do both!
Aug 07, 2024•15 min
What to know about the constitutional amendments on the Aug. 13 ballot
For the first time, Wisconsinites will vote on constitutional amendment ballot questions in a primary election. The amendments could have a big impact on how Wisconsin’s governor is able to allocate funds.
Aug 05, 2024•16 min
Swing State of the Union Episode 5: Us vs. Them
Politics in Wisconsin, and in the nation, often boils down to an “us vs. them" mentality. But how did we get here, and what’s keeping politics polarized?
Aug 02, 2024•29 min
Swing State of the Union Episode 4: Who gets to vote?
Statewide elections in Wisconsin are regularly close. With it being a presidential election year, the battle over who gets to vote takes center stage.
Jul 31, 2024•29 min
Swing State of the Union Episode 3: Labor left and right
Wisconsin has historically led the nation in creating, and limiting, union rights and bargaining power. We explore what that means for the state’s politics and culture.
Jul 29, 2024•29 min
Amanda Huff & Steve Peplin: Live at Lake Effect
Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features Milwaukee's own musical duo Amanda Huff & Steve Peplin.
Jul 26, 2024•13 min
Milwaukee seniors ‘living their best lives’ through dance and community
There are a few places in the city where seniors are perfecting dance moves and building friendships. They're showing us all how having a good time and staying healthy can go hand in hand.
Jul 24, 2024•19 min
How much sway do running mates actually have with voters? Turns out, not much
Following J.D. Vance’s speech Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention, University of Dayton associate professor of political science Christopher Devine discusses what kind of sway — if any — a vice presidential pick can have on voters.
Jul 22, 2024•13 min
A WUWM reporter shares observations from the RNC
Fueled by cold brew, WUWM's Maayan Silver has been reporting both inside and outside of the Republican National Convention’s security zone. Here's what she's seen — and heard.
Jul 19, 2024•10 min
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