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Lake Effect

Lake Effect

By: WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.

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Episodes
  • Thursday 10/16/25: Pumpkin sales and economic feelings, Books and Beyond, Bubbler Talk

    Thursday 10/16/25: Pumpkin sales and economic feelings, Books and Beyond, Bubbler Talk
    Oct 16 2025

    How pumpkin sales might reflect feelings about the current economy. Books and Beyond explores some materials on Milwaukee mysteries. Bubbler Talk looks into the history of the building that is now the Milwaukee Fire and Police training facility.
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    52 mins
  • Wednesday 10/15/25: Five Points Art Gallery, gravitational waves at UWM, Yemeni Coffee part 3

    Wednesday 10/15/25: Five Points Art Gallery, gravitational waves at UWM, Yemeni Coffee part 3
    Oct 15 2025

    The 5 Points Art Gallery in Milwaukee is at risk of closing, due to financial challenges. We celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the discovery of gravitational waves and UW-Milwaukee's connection. The life and legacy of politician and civil rights activist Vel Phillips.
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    51 mins
  • Tuesday 10/14/25: Healthcare costs, vaccine season, Yemeni coffee shops part two

    Tuesday 10/14/25: Healthcare costs, vaccine season, Yemeni coffee shops part two
    Oct 14 2025

    What could happen to healthcare costs for Wisconsinites amid the federal government shutdown. How to prepare for the upcoming flu season. We visit one of several local Yemini coffee shops that have opened in the past year.
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    51 mins
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