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Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
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One year ago, student-led protesters started an encampment at UW-Milwaukee, protesting the war in Gaza. It was one of many such encampments on college campuses across the country. What can be learned from that time and what’s changed in the last year?
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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Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features singer, songwriter, and multi- instrumentalist David Shaw.
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Feeling overwhelmed by the options in the Milwaukee Film Festival? The shorts can be a good starting point.
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"Extra! Extra! Eat All About It!" features recipes from historic Wisconsin newspapers. We explore the process of creating the book and translating recipes, plus make one of the recipes called, "Swimming Island."
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We visit Milwaukee Public Library's Central branch to learn about Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE) — a nonprofit that transcribes materials into braille and audio formats for blind and print disabled individuals to enhance both literacy and quality of life.
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FBI agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan in the Courthouse last Friday, alleging she obstructed an ICE investigation. Dugan’s arrest triggered multiple protests over the weekend.
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Warblers are small songbirds that are among the most celebrated by birders for their flashy colors and sweet songs. But most warblers only spend a few weeks in Milwaukee.
Meet the Lake Effect team!

Samer Ghani
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