Sam Woods
Lake Effect ProducerSam joined WUWM in 2023. He is a producer for Lake Effect. Before joining Lake Effect, he was a reporter with the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and a producer for Bridge the City Podcast and Real Stories MKE.
When Sam moved to Milwaukee in 2017, he thought he wanted to be a high school social studies teacher. However, he quickly gravitated toward journalism through local podcasting to learn more about his new hometown. After stepping away from the mic and doing written reporting for over three years, he is excited to return to audio storytelling.
In his free time, Sam enjoys gardening and appreciating Giannis’ euro step.
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North America's largest ski marathon takes place around Hayward, Wisconsin. It's story reveals a history of medieval survival, visionary business moves and royal babies. -
Before hosting this week's OnMilwaukee Adult Spelling Bee, Molly Snyder stopped by the Lake Effect studio to test our producers' spelling prowess. We learned that radio production is about pronouncing words, not spelling them. -
Versiti Wisconsin reported that its blood supply dipped significantly following winter weather in January, but is starting to rebound. This mirrors a nationwide trend as flu, weather and hospital usage led to nationwide blood shortage. -
On one night in January every year, Milwaukee County workers scour the area looking for people experiencing homelessness for the annual Point-In-Time Count. This is a federal requirement, but it is only a snapshot of the larger picture. -
Every year, the Burlington Liars Club picks a best liar out of thousands of submissions. After last year's winner was announced, author Tea Krulos joins Lake Effect's Sam Woods to discuss what makes a good lie. -
Tom Oberhaus is the co-operator of Cozy Nook Farms in Waukesha County. He shares why he remains optimistic after a disappointing Christmas tree season. -
FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective has acquired Milwaukee-area coffee brand Fiddleheads Coffee. FairWave is a Kansas City-based company that owns coffee brands across the nation, including Milwaukee's Anodyne Coffee. -
For those in southeast Wisconsin who are looking for basic needs like food, housing, clothing or transportation, IMPACT 211 is built to connect them to resources. The call data IMPACT receives can give a glimpse into the health of the area's social safety net. -
Wisconsin's Christmas tree suppliers are choosing between providing the cheapest tree possible, or creating an experience complete with sleigh rides and holiday cheer. -
A program that helps Milwaukee-area teachers make social studies more relevant to students has once again received federal funding. But it comes with the stipulation that it focus on commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
