Lake Effect

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Wednesday 4/2/25: Election results, civics 101, spring cleaning Apr 02, 2025

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The results from yesterday’s election. What some of the newly elected officials’ jobs will look like. Spring cleaning tips from a professional organizer.

Tuesday 4/1/25: Meet the Johnsons from Wisconsin Apr 01, 2025

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Celebrate April Fools Day with a secret theme and no misinformation. Research on who doesn’t have the required photo ID needed to vote. How proposed cuts to education funding are already impacting Wisconsin schools. Wisconsin’s 4-H program is not all about agriculture.

Monday 3/31/25: Transgender rights in campaign ads, the fight against HIV, DIY in zines Mar 31, 2025

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Why transgender rights and issues appear in state supreme court campaign ads. How proposed federal cuts could impact the fight against HIV. Explore MPL's zine collection and celebrate D.I.Y. creativity.

Thursday 3/27/25: Big money in elections, Wisconsin abortion providers, Black Feminist Symposium Mar 27, 2025

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Who is funding the candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court. A conversation between two abortion providers in Wisconsin. All about the recent Black Feminist Symposium event at UW-Milwaukee.

Wednesday 3/26/25: Statewide voter ID referendum, Chirp Chat, Milwaukee Music Roundup Mar 26, 2025

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Learn about the statewide referendum question on your ballot this election. Chirp Chat explores the different kinds of bird nests in Wisconsin. New local music in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup.

Tuesday 3/25/25: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate overview, SPED cuts, MKE Rec Mar 25, 2025

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We learn about the candidates running for state supreme court. Wisconsin special education training program faces cuts from the Trump Administration. What's in Milwaukee Recreation’s Spring activities guide.

Monday 3/24/25: Wisconsin Supreme Court nationalized, NFL Draft, animation journey Mar 24, 2025

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Capitol Notes looks at the national interests influencing the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. What’s happening at the NFL Draft in Green Bay next month. A local animator shares his Pixar and Dreamworks experience.

Thursday 3/20/25: CCAP uses and harms, money and courts, sports gambling Mar 20, 2025

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How CCAP can be used as a useful, and harmful, tool. A former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice speaks about the influence money has on the court. Sports gambling in Wisconsin and beyond.

Wednesday 3/19/25: State Superintendent candidate interviews, best restaurants, weird museums Mar 19, 2025

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We hear from the two candidates for state superintendent. We learn about some of Milwaukee’s best restaurants. We explore some of Wisconsin’s weirdest museums.

Tuesday 3/18/25: Persecution at home and abroad, Wisconsin Whey, Live at Lake Effect Mar 18, 2025

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What people in the U.S. can learn from other nations to meet the current political moment. "Wisconsin Whey: Cheesemaking in the Driftless." The latest Live at Lake Effect featuring Celtic ensemble "Solas."

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