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Tuesday 6/23/26: Wisconsin teachers apprentice, Wisconsin Cartoonist Laureate, 'Summertime' origins Jun 23, 2026

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Wisconsin’s teachers' apprenticeship program and its uncertain future. We speak with Wisconsin’s first Cartoonist Laureate. Learn the origins and evolution of the iconic jazz song, “Summertime.”

Monday 6/22/26: The Milwaukee Socialists Jun 22, 2026

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Today on Lake Effect, we explore the many accomplishments of Milwaukee’s socialist mayors in our series: The Milwaukee Socialists.

Friday 6/19/26: Milwaukee's first Juneteenth, racial achievement gaps in Wisconsin schools, Oneida Pow Wow Jun 19, 2026

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The racial achievement gap in Wisconsin schools and what’s being done to try and solve it. The story of the first Juneteenth celebration in Milwaukee – 55 years ago. The upcoming Oneida Pow Wow and what you can see and experience at the event.

Thursday 6/18/26: 55 years of Juneteenth in Milwaukee, Underground Railroad in Wisconsin, Bubbler Talk Jun 18, 2026

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The history of Juneteenth and how Milwaukee celebrates. The Underground Railroad’s connections in Wisconsin – and what it says about our history. Bubbler Talk looks at Milwaukee's Public Natatorium.

Wednesday 6/17/26: School racial achievement gap, 'Winter Hymns', Summerfest Week 1 Preview Jun 17, 2026

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We tell you about the racial achievement gap in Wisconsin schools and what's being done to try to solve it. We speak with the director of the film "Winter Hymns." We have a preview of the first weekend of Summerfest.

Tuesday 6/16/26: Milwaukee's first Juneteenth, Oneida Pow Wow, cocktails to try, Brandy Clark Jun 16, 2026

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We hear the story of the first Juneteenth celebration in Milwaukee. We get a preview of the annual Oneida Pow Wow. We speak with singer, songwriter and musician Brandy Clark ahead of her performance in Milwaukee. And, we have the latest Bar Talk with cocktail writer Robert Simonson.

Monday 6/15/26: David Tomblin court update, Capitol Notes, 'Beacons of Brew City' Jun 15, 2026

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We get an update on the out of state landlord at the center of our series, How To Evict Your Landlord. We look ahead to the Midterm elections in a new Capitol Notes. We tell you about the Beacons of Brew City exhibit. Plus, look at a rare painting at the Milwaukee Public Museum.

Friday 6/12/26: Walgreens lease agreements, Milwaukee Socialist Part IV, Brillantes Jun 12, 2026

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We look at lease agreements with Walgreens stores in Milwaukee. We learn about Milwaukee's last elected socialist mayor Frank Zeidler. Plus, we tell you about Brillantes, a soccer club for young Latinas.

Thursday 6/11/26: Economic Check-In, Milwaukee Messi, Race to Alaska Jun 11, 2026

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An economic check in with the new owners of Milwaukee’s Science and Surplus. Milwaukee Messi – a soccer player from Milwaukee competing in the World Cup. We meet a local sailor participating in a boat race from Washington to Alaska.

Wednesday 6/10/26: The Milwaukee Socialists part four, Beloit data center proposal, Brilliantes Jun 10, 2026

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We look at the tenure of the city’s final socialist mayor, Frank Zeidler. We hear concerns about a proposed data center coming to the Town of Beloit. We learn about Brilliantes – a soccer club for young Latinas.

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