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Lake Effect

Lake Effect

Written 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
  • Friday 6/12/26: Walgreens lease agreements, Milwaukee Socialist Part IV, Brillantes

    Friday 6/12/26: Walgreens lease agreements, Milwaukee Socialist Part IV, Brillantes
    Jun 12 2026

    We look at lease agreements with Walgreens stores in Milwaukee. We learn about Milwaukee's last elected socialist mayor Frank Zeidler. Plus, we tell you about Brillantes, a soccer club for young Latinas.
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    50 mins
  • Thursday 6/11/26: Economic Check-In, Milwaukee Messi, Race to Alaska

    Thursday 6/11/26: Economic Check-In, Milwaukee Messi, Race to Alaska
    Jun 11 2026

    An economic check in with the new owners of Milwaukee’s Science and Surplus. Milwaukee Messi – a soccer player from Milwaukee competing in the World Cup. We meet a local sailor participating in a boat race from Washington to Alaska.
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    51 mins
  • Wednesday 6/10/26: The Milwaukee Socialists part four, Beloit data center proposal, Brilliantes

    Wednesday 6/10/26: The Milwaukee Socialists part four, Beloit data center proposal, Brilliantes
    Jun 10 2026

    We look at the tenure of the city’s final socialist mayor, Frank Zeidler. We hear concerns about a proposed data center coming to the Town of Beloit. We learn about Brilliantes – a soccer club for young Latinas.
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    50 mins
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