Lake Effect

Latest Episodes:

Tuesday 7/7/26: ABC Academy, pets in heat, 'UECK', King's Chord Jul 07, 2026

Show notes

We tell you about the library's ABC Academy and how it's helping with early literacy. We share some tips on keeping pets safe in the summer heat. We speak with the filmmakers of "UECK." Plus, we tell you about King's Chord, Rufus King High School's A Capella club.

Monday 7/6/26: 911 & AI, hot weather safety, Cherry Street Garden Jul 06, 2026

Show notes

We learn how local municipalities are using AI to field calls. Then we share tips on how to stay safe outside in the summer heat. Plus, we visit Milwaukee’s Cherry Street Garden.

Friday 7/3/26: AI in education, Vivent Health, farewell to Giannis, Old World Wisconsin 50 Jul 03, 2026

Show notes

We look at how artificial intelligence is impacting educators and students. We look back on Vivent Health's 40 years of care. We share a farewell love letter to Giannis. We share how Old World Wisconsin is celebrating 50 years of teaching our state’s history.

Thursday 7/2/26: Wisconsin's 'City of Presidents', shooting stars at UWM, Bubbler Talk Jul 02, 2026

Show notes

How Wisconsin’s “City of Presidents” is celebrating the nation’s 250th. We learn about Frank Lloyd Wright’s work in neighboring Illinois. We clear up some common misconceptions about shooting stars.

Wednesday 7/1/26: Overstaffing in Wisconsin schools, Immigration and America 250, Midtown Center development Jul 01, 2026

Show notes

The impact of overstaffing in Wisconsin schools. As the nation turns 250, we look back on the history of immigration in the country. A development proposal at the Midtown Center that’s on pause over concerns it’s a data center.

Lake Effect Special 6/30/26: How AI is impacting different professions Jun 30, 2026

Show notes

We explore how AI is impacting differing professions in Milwaukee and beyond.

Monday 6/29/26: Vivent Health and HIV care, the microbiome, Old World Wisconsin Jun 29, 2026

Show notes

Vivent Health’s 40 years of leading HIV care in Wisconsin. The importance of the microbiome, from the herbal apprentices at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm. Old World Wisconsin is celebrates 50 years.

Friday 6/26/26: Wisconsin Cartoonist Laureate, Chirp Chat, 'Summertime' through the times Jun 26, 2026

Show notes

We speak with Wisconsin’s first Cartoonist Laureate. We learn about a local documentary that explores the world of Bank Swallows. We talk about the origins and evolution of the iconic song, “Summertime.”

Thursday 6/25/26: Wisconsin schools racial achievement gap, Chirp Chat, Oconto frog invasion Jun 25, 2026

Show notes

The racial achievement gap in Wisconsin schools, and some potential solutions. A local documentary that explores the world of Bank Swallows. The 1952 Oconto frog invasion.

Wednesday 6/24/26: Giannis' immigrant journey, 'Summertime' through the times, Summerfest week two preview Jun 24, 2026

Show notes

Giannis Antetokounmpo's immigration story from Nigeria, to Greece to the Cream City. We explore the many versions of the iconic song “Summertime.” Radio Milwaukee shares their recommendations for week two of Summerfest.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected