Episodes

  • Monday 6/29/26: Vivent Health and HIV care, the microbiome, Old World Wisconsin
    Jun 29 2026

    Vivent Health’s 40 years of leading HIV care in Wisconsin. The importance of the microbiome, from the herbal apprentices at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm. Old World Wisconsin is celebrates 50 years.

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    51 mins
  • Friday 6/26/26: Wisconsin Cartoonist Laureate, Chirp Chat, 'Summertime' through the times
    Jun 26 2026

    We speak with Wisconsin’s first Cartoonist Laureate. We learn about a local documentary that explores the world of Bank Swallows. We talk about the origins and evolution of the iconic song, “Summertime.”

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    51 mins
  • Thursday 6/25/26: Wisconsin schools racial achievement gap, Chirp Chat, Oconto frog invasion
    Jun 25 2026

    The racial achievement gap in Wisconsin schools, and some potential solutions. A local documentary that explores the world of Bank Swallows. The 1952 Oconto frog invasion.

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    51 mins
  • Wednesday 6/24/26: Giannis' immigrant journey, 'Summertime' through the times, Summerfest week two preview
    Jun 24 2026

    Giannis Antetokounmpo's immigration story from Nigeria, to Greece to the Cream City. We explore the many versions of the iconic song “Summertime.” Radio Milwaukee shares their recommendations for week two of Summerfest.

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    51 mins
  • Tuesday 6/23/26: Wisconsin teachers apprentice, Wisconsin Cartoonist Laureate, 'Summertime' origins
    Jun 23 2026

    Wisconsin’s teachers' apprenticeship program and its uncertain future. We speak with Wisconsin’s first Cartoonist Laureate. Learn the origins and evolution of the iconic jazz song, “Summertime.”

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    51 mins
  • Monday 6/22/26: The Milwaukee Socialists
    Jun 22 2026

    Today on Lake Effect, we explore the many accomplishments of Milwaukee’s socialist mayors in our series: The Milwaukee Socialists.

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    50 mins
  • Friday 6/19/26: Milwaukee's first Juneteenth, racial achievement gaps in Wisconsin schools, Oneida Pow Wow
    Jun 19 2026

    The racial achievement gap in Wisconsin schools and what’s being done to try and solve it. The story of the first Juneteenth celebration in Milwaukee – 55 years ago. The upcoming Oneida Pow Wow and what you can see and experience at the event.

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    51 mins
  • Thursday 6/18/26: 55 years of Juneteenth in Milwaukee, Underground Railroad in Wisconsin, Bubbler Talk
    Jun 18 2026

    The history of Juneteenth and how Milwaukee celebrates. The Underground Railroad’s connections in Wisconsin – and what it says about our history. Bubbler Talk looks at Milwaukee's Public Natatorium.

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    51 mins