Thursday 11/20/25: ICE at MSOE, Nutcracker in the Castle, Bubbler Talk

Thursday 11/20/25: ICE at MSOE, Nutcracker in the Castle, Bubbler Talk

Author: WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR November 20, 2025 Duration: 51:21

We speak with MSOE students who want ICE operations moved off the campus. We head to Oshkosh to learn about the Nutcracker in the Castle. We look into Milwaukee’s missing street signs in a new Bubbler Talk.


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.
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