We learn about Milwaukee County's Birth to 3 Program. We speak with the author of a new book , "Our Precious Corn." We learn about some of the hidden gems in the Milwaukee County Parks trails system. Plus, we hear new local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

We learn about the redesign of Milwaukee County's mental health services. Then, we learn about Tikkun Ha-Ir, a Milwaukee organization that’s upholding Jewish principles and supporting others. We head to Alice’s Garden Urban Farm, a unique oasis in the city that cultivates plants and community. Plus, we learn about the Wisconsin-origins of the Oscar Mayer Weiner Song.

We look at the final plans unveiled about the Milwaukee Public Museum’s new home. We speak with the organizer of the annual Heal the Hood block party. We learn about the new film "Night of the Living Harvest." Plus, we learn about the growing popularity of Bubble Tea and explore its origins.

We learn about the power of interfaith dialogue and look at an example of it here in Milwaukee. We hear from an Indigenous chef a restaurant in Wisconsin. We speak with two chefs featured in VISIT Milwaukee’s new series, 'Good Things Brewing.' Plus, we tell you about the Karen Supermarket which serves Milwaukee's Myanmar refugees.

We look at the proposed Milwaukee Public Schools budget. Then, we hear from the new dean of UW-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences. We hear from customers and staff at El Rey grocery store as they celebrate 45 years in Milwaukee. Plus, learn about the viral recipe for the Italian grinder sandwich.

We learn about an omnibus act in congress that addresses some of the root causes of maternal mortality. We look at the latest developments in the battle over the shared revenue plan. We tell you about Milwaukee’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. Plus, we explore what makes a bad movie – good in a conversation about trash cinema.

Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski & WUWM education reporter Emily Files speak with faculty, including Stritch University President Dr. Dan Scholz, and students about the upcoming closure of the university.

We learn about an effort to get fast, affordable internet to everyone in Milwaukee. We learn about the harm conversion therapy can cause to LGBTQ youth. We tell you why more bears are being spotted in southern Wisconsin. Plus, we explore how a local farm is putting their waste to good use.

We look at a program that helps kids and families dealing with violence. We explore the changes taking affect now that the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has ended. We look at a project that explores deindustrialization in Milwaukee. Plus, tell you what restaurants are opening and closing in the Milwaukee-area.

We look at how low pay for public defenders and district attorneys is leading to a backlog of court cases in Wisconsin. We speak with sociologist Matthew Desmond about his book "Poverty, By America." A nature photographer talks about the balancing act of enjoying our natural areas while protecting them. Plus, we learn about World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide theater festival.