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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.

WUWM Social Sciences
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  • Tuesday 2/10/26: facial recognition tech, Thin Ice, Bad Bunny latte, line dancing

    Tuesday 2/10/26: facial recognition tech, Thin Ice, Bad Bunny latte, line dancing
    Feb 10 2026

    We look at the lack of regulation around the use of facial recognition technology by Milwaukee police. We meet a group of neighbors who joined together to try and solve persistent basement flooding issues. We visit a local coffee shop serving up a drink in honor of Bad Bunny. Plus, share a story from our friends at Radio Milwaukee.
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    51 mins
  • Monday 2/9/26: Social media and Black history, DHS and Wisconsin, seniors and social clubs

    Monday 2/9/26: Social media and Black history, DHS and Wisconsin, seniors and social clubs
    Feb 9 2026

    How social media is being used as a tool to teach Black history. How congressional funding decisions for DHS relate to Wisconsin. We join a group of seniors for their monthly social club meet up.
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    51 mins
  • Friday 2/6/26: Milwaukee's Point-In-Time, baby bust, stationary and joy

    Friday 2/6/26: Milwaukee's Point-In-Time, baby bust, stationary and joy
    Feb 6 2026

    How Milwaukee does its Point-In-Time Count and how its helping those experiencing homelessness. The long-term impact of declining births in Milwaukee. The joy of using stickers, prints and greeting cards.
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    51 mins
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