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Thursday 10/16/25: Pumpkin sales and economic feelings, Books and Beyond, Bubbler Talk

Today on Lake Effect, we speak with a local farmer about pumpkin sales and how that might reflect feelings about the current economy. Then our latest Books and Beyond explores some materials on Milwaukee mysteries – from spooky places, notorious events and real people. Plus in a new Bubbler Talk, we look into the history of the building that is now the Milwaukee Fire and Police training facility.

Guests:

  • Tom Oberhaus, co-operator of Cozy Nook Farm
  • Casey Lapworth, librarian archivist at the Milwaukee Public Library
  • Emily Alpren, director and co-writer of the short film “Trying