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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
  • Tuesday 5/5/26: Bay View Massacre anniversary, Economic Check-In, David Fantle

    Tuesday 5/5/26: Bay View Massacre anniversary, Economic Check-In, David Fantle
    May 5 2026

    We explore the history of the Bay View Massacre, which happened 140 years ago today. We check back in with a local farmer about how he’s weathering economic changes. We revisit a conversation with local Hollywood historian David Fantle, who unexpectedly passed away last month.
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    51 mins
  • Monday 5/4/26: School referendums, remembering Dan Bice, urban forestry, gardening for those with dementia

    Monday 5/4/26: School referendums, remembering Dan Bice, urban forestry, gardening for those with dementia
    May 4 2026

    We explore how school referendums are growing the funding gaps between school districts. We remember Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Dan Bice. We learn how our urban trees are managed. We hear about a local gardening program for people with dementia and their caregivers.
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    51 mins
  • Friday 5/1/26: How to Evict Your Landlord

    Friday 5/1/26: How to Evict Your Landlord
    May 1 2026

    Our full “How to Evict Your Landlord” series. The story of a large out-of-state corporate landlord, and the Milwaukee tenants who united against him and teamed up with city government to try to "evict" him.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
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