11/10/25: Edmund Fitzgerald, Status Pending, Milwaukee Based

11/10/25: Edmund Fitzgerald, Status Pending, Milwaukee Based

Author: WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR November 10, 2025 Duration: 51:29

We recognize the fiftieth anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. WUWM's new podcast on the immigration system 'Status Pending' premieres. We meet a Columbian-born female conga drummer in Milwaukee. We close with the first episode of 'Milwaukee Based.' 


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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