Lake Effect

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Tuesday 7/1/25: Mental health, Cargill Community Kitchen, the original Barbie Jul 01, 2025

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The mental health struggles among communities of color and young people. The Cargill Community Kitchen at the Mitchell Street Library Branch. The original Barbie model.

Monday 6/30/25: 'Choosing Love', Capitol Notes, Milwaukee Rec Director, pull tabs Jun 30, 2025

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We speak with the authors of “Choosing Love,” a book that explores how people can identify as both conservative Christians and LGBTQ+. We share the latest on the state budget in Capitol Notes. We meet the director of Milwaukee Recreation. Plus, learn why you find pull tabs in so many Wisconsin bars.

Thursday 6/26/25: Humboldt Park history, Bay View Massacre victims, 'Marcella' documentary, Altoid tin art Jun 26, 2025

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We learn about the history of Milwaukee’s Humboldt Park. We learn about the victims of the Bay View massacre. We speak with the director of the film, "Marcella." Plus, talk with an artist who created scenes of Milwaukee in Altoid tins.

Wednesday 6/25/25: Outgoing UWM Chancellor, Buc-ee's in Oak Creek, dunes Jun 25, 2025

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UW-Milwaukee outgoing chancellor Mark Mone talks about his decade on the job. We learn about plans to open a Buc-ee's in Oak Creek. Plus, tell you about dunes in the Midwest.

Tuesday 6/24/25: Queer self defense class, JustUs and Books, Vel Phillips legacy, Live at Lake Effect Jun 24, 2025

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We visit a self defense class geared towards queer and transgender people. We meet a local educator using virtual story time to get kids interested in reading. We look at the legacy of Vel Phillips. We bring you our music series, Live at Lake Effect.

Monday 6/23/25: Director of Office of African American Affairs, Clean Boats, Clean Waters origins, Milwaukee Rec summer programs Jun 23, 2025

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We speak with the new director of Milwaukee’s Office of African American Affairs. We tell you how a middle school science project turned into a successful boat inspection program for aquatic invasive species. We tell you about Milwaukee Rec's summer programming.

Thursday 6/19/25: Milwaukee's Juneteenth history, Chirp Chat, summer solstice science Jun 19, 2025

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Milwaukee's place in Juneteenth history. Then, we learn about Wisconsin’s state bird – the robin. Next, we learn the science behind the summer solstice, which is this Friday. Plus, we tell you about the Madison musical tradition of Concerts on the Square.

Wednesday 6/18/25: Anodyne union vote challenged, Indian Boarding School survivors, Milwaukee Music Roundup Jun 18, 2025

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What's next for Anodyne workers after they voted to unionize but its parent company challenged the vote. An oral history project gathers stories of survivors who attended Indian Boarding Schools. New songs from local musicians in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.

Tuesday 6/17/25: Lower international student enrollment, This Is It history, love in space Jun 17, 2025

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The impact lower enrollment from international students could have on Wisconsin universities. History of the recently closed LGBTQ bar This Is It. The life partner of astronaut Sally Ride shares the complete picture of their love story.

Monday 6/16/25: Trauma healing, GOP state budget, Wisconsin Pride Jun 16, 2025

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UWM conference explores trauma healing. Republicans craft their vision for Wisconsin’s state budget. The documentary “Wisconsin Pride” dives into our state’s LGBTQ history.

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