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The documentary follows Milwaukee community activist Vaun Mayes as he works alongside those most affected by cycles of violence, systemic neglect and polarizing policing.

Milwaukee residents could see the city’s biggest investment ever in road repairs next year. That’s according to Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s proposed budget, which details how parking fees will help fund that effort.

A Milwaukee filmmaker asks what the American dream looks like for workers today and what happened to the jobs that once helped build it.

Food prices are top of mind for many voters. In this episode, we explore the financial realities facing farmers and the policies shaping Wisconsin — America’s Dairyland.

We discuss some of the factors that are making vinyl and other physical media so attractive today.

WUWM is hosting a release party for Bob Reitman's new album,12th House, on Oct. 12 at the Pabst Theater. Check out this special episode of Lake Effect for a preview.

As Bob Reitman’s new album 12th House showcases his spoken word poetry, WUWM wanted to connect him with different generations of poets to learn more about what the practice means to them and share some of their work. This poets roundtable features Reitman, Milwaukee poet and musician Bryon Cherry and Milwaukee's current Youth Poet Laureate Jodie Jasim.

"First They Came For My College" explores the political takeover of New College in Florida and what it means for schools around the country. It's playing at the Milwaukee Dialogues Documentary film festival.

Bob Reitman’s first spoken word album The Eleventh House came out in the 70s. 54 years later, he’s releasing a follow-up album of his poetry called 12th House. Reitman and his album engineer and producer, Gary Tanin, share why they wanted to return to releasing poetry with WUWM's Lauri Jones.

For decades, Hunger Task Force has been in the business of getting food to people in need – including older adults. Chief strategy officer Jonathan Hansen shares how his organization is tackling food access among people 60 and older.