Lake Effect: Segments Podcast
Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
This podcast features Lake Effect's individual segments.
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Latest Episodes
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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?
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The EPA established strict limits on several of the manmade chemicals in drinking water, while in Wisconsin, lawmakers continue to butt heads on how to attack PFAS contamination around the state.
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Milwaukee native Mitchelle Lyle, founder and director of the afterschool classes, talks about the hydroponics program’s roots.
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The documentary “No One Asked You” highlights a unique approach to activism in the fight for abortion rights — humor.
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Before Fred Rogers and Jim Henson, Shari Lewis was the true pioneer of children’s television. A new documentary looks into Lewis' career and the pop culture impact she and her trusty sock puppet Lamb Chop had on generations of viewers.
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Agriculture officials have detected avian influenza in dairy herds across the country. No cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin and state officials hope to keep it that way.
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If the recent solar eclipse motivated you to see more astronomical events, how about shifting to the nighttime to see the northern lights?
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The Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) was developed to create a community benefits agreement ensuring certain rights for its future employees for Milwaukee's downtown Deer District.
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Heavy rains hammered our region this week, causing pressure on the MMSD sewage treatment plant, which couldn’t keep up with the demand. As a result, the MMSD discharged water and sewage into area rivers to prevent wastewater from backing up into basements.
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UW-Madison will host its first men of color centered event on campus, aimed at providing a platform for individuals from diverse backgrounds to come together and discuss strategies for achieving self-actualization.