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Lake Effect
Airs Mondays - Thursdays at noon & Mondays - Wednesdays at 8 pm
Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
Latest Episodes
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The sights, sounds and conversations we saw inside the RNC so far. Reaction to the convention from the Wisconsin Democratic Party. What kind of sway a vice presidential pick can have on voters. The Republican Party’s founding in Wisconsin and how they’ve evolved.
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A deadly police shooting a half-mile from the RNC perimeter. Visitors and vendors at "Convention Fest." How businesses in and around the security perimeter are doing. How monitoring waste water during the RNC could help prevent the spread of illness.
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From inside the RNC: the first day inside the convention, and a protest outside. The Great Milwaukee Block Party, a “joyous rebellion” of the RNC. A conservative environmental group sponsoring the RNC.
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From inside Panther Arena in Downtown Milwaukee: what the first day of the convention looks like. Milwaukee police chief on policing expectations. How this massive event is paid for.
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Baird Center RNC preparations and the environment. Local artists feel they’ve been censored by Milwaukee art institutions. Historical moments from political conventions.
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How local organizations support unhoused people during the RNC. An effort to recruit legal observers to attend and document RNC protests. MKE Outdoor Indoor Exchange's second-hand business model.
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Business perspective from inside the Republican National Convention perimeter. A coalition planning to protest the RNC. "Group Chat" explores the influence of Milwaukee's Black elected leaders. Teachers incorporate Milwaukee history into their curriculum.
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A group of conservative voters share how they’re feeling about this year’s presidential election. Capitol Notes breaks down what to expect at next week’s RNC. Plus, we tell you how Milwaukee Public Schools kids are going to help out during the RNC
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We look at the projected economic impact of the RNC in Milwaukee. We learn how Milwaukee County Parks redesigned McKinley Beach to make it safer for swimmers. We look at how UW-Madison researchers are using mannequins to learn how to spot ticks. Plus, learn about Carroll University’s Animal Behavior Program.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders shares the message he’s been delivering to Wisconsin voters. We explore the recent history of Wisconsin politics and its impact on representation in the state. Visit Milwaukee shares how they’re marketing the city ahead of the RNC. Plus, we learn about the science at the beach.
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