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The Lake Effect Spotlight podcast features some of our favorite conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.Learn more about Lake Effect here.
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There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM host Maayan Silver and Wispolitics.com editor JR Ross as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.
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Why is Wisconsin a swing state? That’s the question at the heart of this podcast, which explores the state’s historical and current political climate.
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Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.This podcast features full episodes of Lake Effect.Learn more about Lake Effect here.
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From pretzels in the news, to pretzels throughout history, to pretzels in pop culture, the Pretzel Podcast is, well, a podcast about pretzels. Hosts Michelle Maternowski and Mitch Teich place the unheralded salty snack front and center.The Pretzel Podcast features interviews, special guests, pretzel taste tests, and surprising insights into the snack food you know and love.
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Campaign in Milwaukee seeks voting rights for individuals with felony convictions
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While some people are making voting plans for Election Day, Milwaukee activists are campaigning for formerly incarcerated people to have their voting rights restored.Av Nadya Kelly
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Exploring the haunting of Engine House 35 with Milwaukee Public Library's Cemetery Collection
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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.Av Audrey Nowakowski
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'Be respectful and kind': Election clerks share how small municipalities prepare for major election
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With early voting underway and Election Day approaching, Milwaukee-area clerks share how they’re preparing for potential record turnout.Av WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Harris and Trump campaigns have active week reaching out to Black and Latino voters in Milwaukee
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Kamala Harris, Cardi B, Bill Clinton, and Kerry Washington are among those on Harris' list of visitors who have been in town over the past five days or are scheduled to visit on Friday night, Nov. 1. Donald Trump is also speaking in Milwaukee.Av Chuck Quirmbach
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Thursday 10/31/24: Books and Beyond, Rhinelander Hodag, local Halloween tunes
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It's the Halloween episode! A local, supposedly haunted, engine house. The chilling legend of the Rhinelander Hodag. The Pfister Hotel ghost. Halloweeny tunes from local musicians
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Latinos in Wisconsin: A history of othering
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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.Av Joy Powers
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Lake Effect Immigration Special: Fear is the point
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Immigration in Wisconsin: the state’s immigrant history, how agriculture depends on immigrant labor, how the deportation process works, and why fear is the point of mass deportations.
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Milwaukee Public Museum's 'groundbreaking' exhibit explores its past, present and future
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A new exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum explores MPM’s history and explains why opening a new museum is essential.Av Eddie Morales
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Tuesday 10/29/24: Evolution of MPM, Chirp Chat, Live at Lake Effect
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A new exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Different owls living in southeast. The latest Live at Lake Effect featuring Riverwest’s own Joseph Huber.
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Infrequent and first-time voters spark flurry of late visits to Wisconsin by campaigns
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The names Walz, Vance, Trump and Harris are all on the visitors list this week in Wisconsin.Av Chuck Quirmbach
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Cream City brick: From Ice Age glaciers to Milwaukee's early strip malls
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In this episode of "What Milwaukee is Made Of," we explore the history of Cream City Brick — starting at its Ice Age origins.Av Sam Woods
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Monday 10/28/24: Wisconsin breaks early voting records, what voters should know, Sway Wild
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Wisconsin breaks early voting records. Two election clerks on how are preparing for the election and what voter should know. Indie folk-rock duo Sway Wild join us in the performance studio.
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Ukrainian-Americans talk presidential politics at the "borshch-off" in Bay View
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The fundraiser for Ukraine comes as many wonder what the next President of the United States will do for their beloved country.Av Chuck Quirmbach
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Deciding whether to vote early or on Election Day? Here's why it's all secure
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You've probably heard the advice to "make a plan" to vote. A former elections chief in Wisconsin explains your options and their safeguards.Av Maayan Silver
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Thursday 10/24/24: How to vote 101, Milwaukee County budget, cicada magic
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Different ways to vote in Wisconsin and how your vote is protected. The past and future of Milwaukee County’s financial health. A calling to experience the emergence of periodical cicadas this summer.
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Wednesday 10/23/24: Preventing invasive species, La Finca, 'What Milwaukee is Made Of'
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Preventing the spread of invasive species in Geneva Lake. La Finca Coffee House, a family-owned coffee shop specializing in Mexican cuisine. What gives cream city brick its unique color.
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Wisconsin prisons restrict books to prevent drug smuggling, underwhelming evidence it will work
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Wisconsin prisons are restricting used book delivery as part of an effort to stop drug smuggling into prisons. Critics say this restricts prisoner access to information while doing little to slow the flow of contraband.Av Sam Woods
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Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz tries to keep the city of Racine a deep blue
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The Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at Memorial Hall in Racine, Wis., and holds a roundtable at a Black-owned business.Av Chuck Quirmbach
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Tuesday 10/22/24: Young voter roundtable, why insects matter
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A roundtable discussion with young Wisconsin voters on how they are feeling about the presidential election. An entomologist on the importance of insects.
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Unwelcome 'first' among Wisconsin inland lakes: Invasive quagga mussels found in Geneva Lake
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Recently an unwanted guest was discovered in one of Wisconsin's must popular tourist destinations – Geneva Lake. Scientists and local groups are grappling with the first-documented invasive quagga mussels in a Wisconsin inland lake.Av Susan Bence
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From green to gold: Why some leaves change color in the fall
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A professor of biological sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee explains that changing leaves starts with environmental cues, like days getting shorter and chillier.Av Xcaret Nuñez
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Monday 10/21/24: Infrastructure report card, Capitol Notes, Henry Winkler, Black Cross Nurses
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We break down the report card for Wisconsin’s infrastructure. Capitol Notes explores just how tight the race for president is in Wisconsin. We speak with actor Henry Winkler. Plus, learn about the Black Cross Nurses.
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The battle for vote-rich Waukesha County steps into high gear this week, with Harris, Vance visits
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And "The West Wing" cast fires up Democratic get out the early vote volunteers in Waukesha.Av Chuck Quirmbach
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Capitol Notes: Wisconsin is a political jump ball
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It's worry season for both parties, says JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com. He explains how the campaigns are dealing with that in the dwindling weeks ahead of the November election.Av WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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How do we get candidates to accept election results? Ask a veteran
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Through a new effort, called Pints and Patriotism, advocacy groups are bringing together veterans in swing states around the country, including in Wisconsin, to talk about — and advance— democracy, over beers.Av Maayan Silver
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UWM students weigh in on Harris' record, including on Israel and Gaza
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As the Democratic presidential nominee holds a no-media meeting with some University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students, hundreds outside protest or take in the scene.Av Chuck Quirmbach
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Thursday 10/17/24: Wisconsin prisons restrict book access, neighborhood combats climate change, 'The Moth Project'
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Wisconsin prison officials restrict used book access for prisoners. Banding together to protect against climate change. The Moth Project - a music and visual performance coming to Wisconsin.
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Southeastern Wisconsin products for ice fishers, soda drinkers are 'Coolest Thing' finalists
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WUWM visited a basement workshop in Menomonee Falls and a beverage plant in Random Lake to see two of the four finalists in a statewide innovation contest.Av Chuck Quirmbach
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