Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
The closure of the LGBTQ Center of Southeastern Wisconsin and unanswered questions. Increased flooding risk due to climate change. A local animal attorney tells all.
Trump considers pardons for Wisconsinites who tried to overturn the 2020 election. A former Wisconsin governor shares his journey caring for his wife as she developed Alzheimer’s. A surfboard made of entirely eco-friendly materials.
Three queer Black organizers discuss progress they'd like to see in Milwaukee. A monologue program for Milwaukee high schoolers. How a bridge on Milwaukee’s lakefront is linked to the Indian Community School.
An indigenous-led movement protecting returning sturgeon. How Milwaukee Film is embracing camp for Pride month. How Alice's Garden is cultivating community and peace this summer.
One local woman’s fight to stop her deportation. Did a Wisconsinite find love on Farmer Wants a Wife? The local restaurants that have closed and some new ones in town.
MCTS' apprenticeship program for aspiring bus operators and mechanics. How Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators are reacting to President Trump’s budget bill. The Ojibwe language version of Star Wars: A New Hope.
A shift in how Milwaukee County handles youth justice. Etiquette at Native American powwows. The history of Cardinal Stritch University. Challenges of doing live improv.
How proposed federal funding changes could affect job seekers in Milwaukee County. Books and Beyond explores the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library. What people can learn from birds.
An immigration attorney weighs in on the current challenge to birthright citizenship. We examine the importance of civics education. We highlight some of Wisconsin's state parks. Plus, our latest Live at Lake Effect features Craig Finn.
We learn about the history of mental health care in Milwaukee. We learn what the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Milwaukee is made of. We explore Milwaukee's HAM radio community. Plus, speak to the author of an ecothriller, "Big Lake Troubles."
We learn about racist fliers that have been found in some Wisconsin communities. We explore the events that led to the Bay View Massacre. We learn about Milwaukee’s first professional women’s basketball team. Plus, tell you how to canoe or kayak the Wisconsin River this summer.
We learn about a new study that examines the connection between singing and heart health. We learn about a recreated tavern at Old World Wisconsin. We learn how to do proper tick check. Plus, tell you about book of essays called "Pure Innocent Fun."
Anodyne workers attempt to unionize this week. What’s happening with immigration policy in Wisconsin. One of the oldest stamp clubs in the country.
How the idea of citizenship has changed throughout our state and nation’s history. What MPS teachers are telling the district when they retire or leave. New nostalgic songs from local musicians.
The story of one Hmong family that immigrated to the United States and the history of Hmong resettlement. The tension between local arts groups over funding. Science fiction films that stand out.
The end of UWM's Atmospheric Science program and its students' uncertain future. The history of sanctuary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and our country. Tavern Tuesdays explores how Wisconsin reacted to prohibition.
How waves of immigration have created our multicultural city. The demographics of the young people incarcerated in Milwaukee County. Green initiatives at Stone Creek coffee and how they’re navigating tariffs.
Healthcare professionals improving Black maternal and infant outcomes. Green initiatives and tariff navigation at work at Stone Creek coffee. How Milwaukee has been shaped by immigrants.
A new initiative to address the mental health needs of Black Milwaukeeans. The film “Speak.” follows students on a persuasive speech team. Plan a trip to the Apostle Islands.
How federal cuts affect Public Allies, an AmeriCorps program that helps develop young leaders. A documentary about young international students who work in the Wisconsin Dells. A historic home and museum in Lake Geneva.
We explore Wisconsin’s immigrant history and our perception of Latino communities. Towards an inclusive future and fighting for the rights of undocumented people. “unseen” on the life of a blind, undocumented immigrant.
How the Cesar Chavez BID is planning this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration differently. Documentaries at the Milwaukee Film Fest. A look into April’s Zine Fest held at Milwaukee’s Central Library.
Protest safety ahead of May Day marches in Milwaukee and across the country. Sharon Dixon – a local LGBTQ pioneer bearing witnes to six decades of support. What Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail has to offer.
A year after student encampments against the war in Gaza, anti-war activists are marching with labor unions and immigrant rights groups in opposition to Trump. Wisconsin’s historic beer buildings. Live at Lake Effect.
How Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE) helps individuals with print disabilities. Preview the many shorts programs you can see during the Milwaukee Film Festival. A historic recipe book.
Earth Day celebrations and preparing a garden for the new season. A devastating fire that reshaped the city of Milwaukee. Group Chat discusses the power of film festivals.
How marginalized people in Milwaukee are impacted by climate change. The wonders of warbler season. Whether cats should be allowed outdoors and managing their adventurous aspirations.
A new documentary about love and outer space. A program helping tribal schools across the Great Lakes region test for safe drinking water. A UWM professor researching ocean volcanoes.
We explain how different city departments work with local businesses to provide services to Milwaukee residents. We examine one of the first major decisions by the state supreme court since the election. We speak with the author Wisconsin Idols. We meet two local musicians who released a jazz album that's a twist on Fiddler On The Roof.
State of Milwaukee foster care. The story of two Afghan refugees now living in Milwaukee, and the legal battle over refugee resettlement. A storefront that aims to reduce food waste and help farmers.
