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Thursday 9/24/26: Swing State of the Union, 'Cream City Chaos', Bubbler Talk Sep 24, 2026

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How farms in Wisconsin are impacted by federal policy. A video game that takes players back to Milwaukee’s east side in 1900s. Bubbler Talk examines if parts of Wisconsin are more susceptible to severe weather.

Wednesday 9/23/26: 'Out of Reach', Doors Open, 'First They Came For My College' Sep 23, 2026

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How deindustrialization impacted the quality of life for Milwaukee workers. How Doors Open has evolved over the last 16 years. What happened when the state tried to take control of a public college in Florida.

Lake Effect Special 09/22/26: Celebrating Bob Reitman's new album, '12th House' Sep 22, 2026

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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.

Monday 9/21/26: State of Working Wisconsin, Dialogues and Documentary, UWM Planetarium Sep 21, 2026

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The latest State of Working Wisconsin report, and what it says about our economic outlook. Two films exploring immigration screening at this week’s Dialogues and Documentary fest. UWM’s Manfred Olson Planetarium.

Friday 9/18/26: Why wasps be bugging you, Big Family Playdate, Señora Betty Sep 18, 2026

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Why wasps have been bugging so many people lately. The Big Family Playdate at Central Library this weekend. An early literacy program that teaches children Spanish through play.

Thursday 9/17/26: Swing State of the Union, Big Family Playdate, 414 Art Revival Sep 17, 2026

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The politics of data centers in Wisconsin. The Big Family Playdate at Central Library this weekend. A new second-hand store in West Allis that sells arts and crafts materials.

Wednesday 9/16/26: Why wasps be bugging you, Flight for Life, The New State Sep 16, 2026

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Why wasps have been bugging so many people lately. An inside look at Flight for Life and how they are always on standby to save a life. A new music venue in Milwaukee.

Tuesday 9/15/26: Hispanic Heritage Month 2026, Obreros Unidos, Señora Betty Sep 15, 2026

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As we start Hispanic Heritage Month, we examine the moment we’re living in – and what it means to be Latino-American. Local labor leader Jesus Salas speaks on the legacy of the farmworkers movement. An early literacy program that teaches children Spanish through play.

Monday 9/14/26: How 9/11 changed education, Capitol Notes, Wisconsin's Stonehenge Sep 14, 2026

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A local high school teacher shares how education was changed by 911. A new Capitol Notes dives into the race for state attorney general. A Wisconsin sculpture park filled with massive stones.

Thursday 9/10/26: Gov. Evers' legacy, beach walker update, hot classrooms, Bubbler Talk Sep 10, 2026

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We look at the legacy of outgoing Democratic Governor Tony Evers. We get an update on a Shorewood man ticketed for walking the Lake Michigan shoreline. We learn how hot weather impacts kids in the classroom. Plus, we look at steampunk culture in a new Bubbler Talk.

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