
Lake Effect Spotlight
The Lake Effect Spotlight podcast features some of our favorite conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
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Chirp Chat: The dazzling colors of warbler season in WisconsinWarblers 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.
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This month's Group Chat features two Susans of film: Susan Kerns, executive director of Milwaukee Film and legendary filmmaker Susan Seidelman. They have a conversation about everything from being the first to cast Madonna for the film "Desperately Seeking Susan" to the power of film festivals.
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BlueGreen Alliance's Richard Diaz discusses the relationship between environmental justice and infrastructure issues in Milwaukee.
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From the famous to the little-known, Robbins hopes readers can appreciate how Wisconsin has been a crossroad for people who have changed the world.
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Over the past few weeks, two people have been detained and arrested by ICE agents at Milwaukee’s county courthouse. Here's what happened and what residents should know moving forward.
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Wisconsin has one of the lowest vaccination rates for measles in the nation — much lower than any of the states with active outbreaks.
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A report released by the Wisconsin Policy Forum takes lessons from other major city school systems to help support changes in Milwaukee.
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Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski speaks with arts advocates about the work they’re doing to increase state funding for the arts.
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Have you ever wondered what might be hidden underground? A metal detectorist can help with that!
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Dr. Brenda Cassellius is Milwaukee Public Schools' new superintendent. What are her priorities for her first year on the job?