Lake Effect

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Tuesday 7/28/26: Join us at a storm spotter class, severe weather and zoo animals, Wisconsin's sauna culture Jul 28, 2026

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We sit in on a storm spotter class with the National Weather Service. What happens to the animals at the zoo when severe weather strikes. Inside Wisconsin’s sauna culture.

Monday 7/27/26: DNR PFAS testing, Capitol Notes, Economy Check-In, trees & heat Jul 27, 2026

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We tell you about a DNR project that should give us a clearer picture of PFAS contamination in the state. We look at the rapidly changing race for governor in Wisconsin. We check in a local farmer on how the summer heat is impacting his dairy cows. Plus, we look at how extreme heat affects trees.

Friday 7/24/26: Prepare for the August primary, armless flight, caring for caterpillars Jul 24, 2026

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Everything you need to know ahead of Wisconsin’s partisan primary next month. The world’s first armless pilot shares what inspired her to take to the skies. Tips on how to safely observe and care for caterpillars and butterflies in your backyard.

Thursday 7/23/26: Quality of civic life in Wisconsin, Veterans Park lagoon, House of Headlocks Jul 23, 2026

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How living in Wisconsin ranks among other states. A project happening on Milwaukee’s lakefront and how you can weigh in. We meet aspiring pro-wrestlers who attend a Milwaukee area pro-wrestling school.

Wednesday 7/22/26: Health and wildfire smoke, hunger and children, caring for caterpillars Jul 22, 2026

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Health impacts the wildfire smoke and what precautions to take. How going hungry can impact children. Tips on how to safely observe and care for caterpillars and butterflies in your backyard.

Tuesday 7/21/26: Financials of flooding, world's first armless pilot, BLK Girl Fest Jul 21, 2026

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The financial impact last summer’s historic flooding in the Milwaukee area. We meet the world’s first armless pilot. We look ahead to this weekend’s BLK Girl Fest.

Monday 7/20/26: Prepare for the August primary, ABCD, summer metalworking camp Jul 20, 2026

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Everything you need to know ahead of Wisconsin’s partisan primary in August. How ABCD – After Breast Cancer Diagnosis – helps people with breast cancer. Visit a Wisconsin summer camp for high school students learning skilled trades.

Friday 7/10/26: WEDEC, ticks, neighborhood posters, Chirp Chat Jul 10, 2026

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We learn about a new nonprofit that’s working to eliminate the stigma around eating disorders. We share an update on tick bite cases in Wisconsin. We learn the origins of the city's neighborhood posters. Plus, we learn about an album all about Wisconsin birds.

Thursday 7/9/26: 'Keys to Homeownership' and housing affordability Jul 09, 2026

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Today's episode is all about housing affordability, with stories from our series "Keys to Homeownership." We discuss how community land trusts, neighborhood groups and priority programs for educators are working to make housing attainable in Milwaukee.

Wednesday 7/8/26: BIPOC mental health, Art and activism, Sea shanties vs. maritime music Jul 08, 2026

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July is BIPOC mental health month. John Fleissner speaks about making art for activism. We learn what makes sea shanties different from maritime music.

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