Lake Effect Spotlight

Dec 11 2024 100 ep. 14 mins 11
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The Lake Effect Spotlight podcast features some of our favorite conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.Learn more about Lake Effect here.

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Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair aims to become the national chair of the DNC

Dec 11 2024 14 mins  
Democrats trying to shake off last month's loss in the presidential race will meet this week to go over the rules to elect a new DNC Chair. The current chair is not running for reelection.

How the Coming Home Tour supports LGBTQ Wisconsinites this Holiday Season

Dec 09 2024 14 mins  
The statewide tour of PFLAG meetings shares stories of LGBTQ history and heritage to help people feel more grounded.

One course, many faiths: Milwaukeeans come together to study Judaism, Islam and Christianity

Dec 06 2024 7 mins  
What began as a collaboration over food between Congregation Sinai and the Turkish-American Society of Wisconsin has evolved into a six-week exploration of three religions.

What's next for Heal the Hood?

Dec 04 2024 11 mins  
Since 2012, Heal the Hood MKE has been supporting the Milwaukee community, whether it’s a back-to-school event providing youth with support for the school year or a summer block party where residents can access job and health resources, food, and fellowship with one another.

Celebrating Vel Phillips' unforgettable impact on politics, Milwaukee and Wisconsin

Dec 02 2024 23 mins  
From pioneering open housing legislation to serving as Wisconsin’s secretary of state, Vel Phillips has influenced countless crucial moments in our history.

There's no better time for Milwaukee's Blackity Black Holiday Market

Nov 29 2024 13 mins  
On Small Business Saturday (Nov. 30), at Milwaukee's Turner Hall Ballroom, you can find more than 40 of Milwaukee's Black entrepreneurs, along with a food court, entertainment and local organizations tabling.

'Rock 'n' Roll Poet' honors WUWM's famous alum, Bob Reitman

Nov 27 2024 19 mins  
WUWM is celebrating 60 years on the air, and we're recognizing it in a variety of ways. One of those is the upcoming hour long special "Rock 'n' Roll Poet: A Reitman Retrospective." It honors legendary Milwaukee radio personality and our now retired co-worker, Bob Reitman.

Ho-Chunk chef sees food as canvas for tradition and change

Nov 25 2024 18 mins  
World-renowned chef, community builder, and member of the Ho-Chunk Nation Elena Terry sees food as an opportunity for preserving tradition, and a canvas for creativity.

The time is now for optimizing home energy efficiency

Nov 22 2024 14 mins  
Right now, Wisconsin families have a chance to take advantage of significant funding to make their homes more energy efficient. The funding is part of the Inflation Reduction Act the biggest boost to climate action the United States has ever seen. Green Homeowners United is one of the groups helping Wisconsin homeowners jump aboard.

Remembering Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff

Nov 20 2024 13 mins  
Brostoff was a tireless advocate for his community, both as a state representative and later as a member of the Milwaukee Common Council.