Sam Woods
Lake Effect Production AssistantSam joined WUWM in 2023. He is a production assistant 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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Why is Wisconsin a swing state? That’s the question at the heart of this podcast, which explores the state’s historical and current political climate. -
Seven years ago, Wisconsin brokered a deal with Foxconn — one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturing companies. But Foxconn hasn’t come close to the promised jobs or investment. Now, Microsoft is promising a new deal. Will this be any different? -
Sarah Davitt is Milwaukee’s first Public Artist in Residence, a position created by the city in 2023 to address civic challenges in Milwaukee with creative, artistic ideas. Her project, the 'Art Car,' will debut this summer. -
The April 2 election ballot includes Milwaukee city attorney, the chief legal counsel for city government. Here's an interview with candidate state Rep. Evan Goyke and a non-interview with incumbent City Attorney Tearman Spencer. -
Raymond Wiggers is a geologist, science writer and author of the new book "Milwaukee in Stone and Clay," which chronicles dozens of different types of rocks that buildings in our city are made of and how they got here. -
The Great Circus Parade brought restored circus vehicles and performers in historically-accurate costumes to the streets of Milwaukee. Milwaukee PBS' latest documentary remembers the Great Circus Parade with archival footage and interviews. -
Since 2009, Victory Garden Initiative has installed over 7,000 garden beds across Milwaukee as part of its annual "blitz." This year's blitz has officially begun, as the organization seeks to install 500 more beds across Milwaukee from April 20 to May 4. -
Heavy snow and frigid temperatures in January led to spikes in requests for emergency services in Milwaukee County and the surrounding area. Spikes in demand test the durability of the region's social safety net. -
The executive director of the 30th Street Industrial Corridor, Cheryl Blue, was recently recognized for her work to revitalize an area of Milwaukee’s north side. -
WUWM is working to make our 2024 elections coverage more helpful and targeted to community needs.
