Lake Effect

Lake Effect

Author: WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR Language: English Episodes: 100
There’s a particular rhythm to life along the shores of Lake Michigan, a blend of stories that define a city beyond the headlines. Lake Effect settles into that space, offering a series of conversations that feel more like catching up with a thoughtful neighbor than tuning into a formal broadcast. Each episode turns over a different stone in Milwaukee, revealing the people, the hidden corners, and the local organizations that truly give this place its character. You might hear from an artist transforming a forgotten building, a historian unearthing a forgotten neighborhood tale, or a community group planting roots in unexpected soil. This podcast doesn’t just report on the community; it lets you listen in on the dialogues that are actively shaping it, one story at a time. The result is a genuine audio portrait of a city in motion, perfect for anyone curious about the forces-both large and small-that create the unique climate of a place. It’s about the tangible, human-scale projects and passions that collectively create what we call home.
Episodes
Monday 3/16/26: Vel R Phillips, Miss Wisconsin, Milwaukee Does [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:54
Explore the life and legacy of politician and civil rights activist Vel Phillips. Meet the state’s first Black Miss Wisconsin. Learn about Milwaukee’s first professional women’s basketball team.