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Lake Effect

Lake Effect

By: WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Summary

Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.

WUWM Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Thursday 5/14/26: jail time & mental health, tick season, storm spotter training, Bubbler Talk

    Thursday 5/14/26: jail time & mental health, tick season, storm spotter training, Bubbler Talk
    May 14 2026

    We look at how jail time can impact a person's mental health. We share an update on tick bite cases in Wisconsin and how to prevent them. We visit a storm spotter training with the National Weather Service. Plus, listen back to a Bubbler Talk story about a dragon on a water tower.
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    51 mins
  • Wednesday 5/13/26: sealing evictions, CCAP uses, Wisconsin parks, Wisconsin caves, Name That Card

    Wednesday 5/13/26: sealing evictions, CCAP uses, Wisconsin parks, Wisconsin caves, Name That Card
    May 13 2026

    We look at how sealing eviction records could impact housing stability in Milwaukee. We look at the good and bad ways that CCAP can be used. We explore Wisconsin's parks and caves. Plus, we hear from the owner of the Name That Card sports card shop.
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    51 mins
  • Tuesday 5/12/26: Ridglan Farms, animal law, food truck curfew, dunes

    Tuesday 5/12/26: Ridglan Farms, animal law, food truck curfew, dunes
    May 12 2026

    We break down what's been happening at the dog breeding facility, Ridgelan Farms. We speak with an animal attorney. We talk with a food truck operator about the proposed changes in downtown Milwaukee. We tell you about the dunes you can visit in and around Wisconsin.
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    51 mins
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