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Lake Effect Spotlight

Lake Effect Spotlight

By: WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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The Lake Effect Spotlight podcast features some of our favorite conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.

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Episodes
  • The Milwaukee Socialists, part 4: Frank Zeidler

    The Milwaukee Socialists, part 4: Frank Zeidler
    Jun 25 2026

    We look at the tenure of Milwaukee’s last Socialist mayor, Frank Zeidler, and his aggressive campaign to expand the size of the city. We also explore what socialism looks like in Milwaukee today.
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    18 mins
  • The Milwaukee Socialists, part 3: Daniel Hoan

    The Milwaukee Socialists, part 3: Daniel Hoan
    Jun 24 2026

    Milwaukee Mayor Daniel Hoan became the longest-serving socialist mayor in U.S. history, and redefined life in the city by creating parks, publicly-funded housing and the first modern sewage treatment facility. But it was a tumultuous time for the socialists, who faced local and global pressure over their ideology.

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    16 mins
  • The Milwaukee Socialists, part 2: Emil Seidel

    The Milwaukee Socialists, part 2: Emil Seidel
    Jun 23 2026

    Milwaukee is known for its deep ties to Socialism. It was the first city to elect a Socialist mayor and was the first place to elect a Socialist to Congress. But their rise to power was rocky and their status as a third party often made progress an uphill battle.

    We’re exploring the accomplishments of the Milwaukee's three Socialist mayors, where we see their legacy today, and how the party has evolved.

    In this episode, we look into what happened after the monumental election of 1910, which propelled the city’s first Socialist mayor into office — Emil Seidel.
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    13 mins
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