Lake Effect

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.

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.

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."

Milwaukee 3rd district Alderperson candidate interviews. How the Common Council works with residents. The history of Irish immigrants in Milwaukee.

We learn what the Milwaukee School Board does. We hear some of the latest episode of Swing State of the Union. We tell you about the Milwaukee County Birth to 3 Program. Plus, in the newest Bubbler Talk we learn about mining around the Milwaukee River.

Why citizens can’t petition for statewide ballot initiatives and referendums in Wisconsin. We explore shipwrecks at MPL's Great Lakes Marine Collection. Spring cleaning tips.

Wisconsin farmers and the impact of federal funding freezes. The effect of Medicaid cuts on Wisconsinites. A UW-Milwaukee professor shares her experience researching ocean volcanoes. The Wish You Knew podcast.

The Climate Accountability Act proposes cutting greenhouse gases in half in Wisconsin. A new book for young readers on how government works in Wisconsin. Daylight saving controversy.

Connecting people leaving incarceration to stable housing. We join a city crew keeping our trees healthy amid climate change. Bubbler Talk strolls through downtown Milwaukee’s skywalk system.

Today's show is a broadcast of our latest Lake Effect On-Site event at UW-Milwaukee where we celebrated WUWM's 60th Birthday by looking back on our history.

Investigating Brady lists, which track police officers accused of misconduct. An MPS teacher on helping families and comforting children afraid of deportations. A new tool that’s tracking overdoses.

How urban renewal projects impacted cities like Milwaukee. Our cosmic neighborhood. A book that uncovers the history of a little-known tile factory in South Milwaukee.

A conversation with young Latina women fighting for the rights of undocumented people. How we judge judges and our expectations of judicial candidates. We help you plan a trip to the Wisconsin Dells.

How Black literature is gaining notoriety in Milwaukee. African-American culinary history. A new episode of Chirp Chat about how to find community with other birders.

We hear from people who support pregnant people of color and learn why support is necessary. Milwaukeeans honored with Unity Awards. What sitting all day does to our bodies. Live at Lake Effect features Milwaukee’s own Buffalo Nichols.

What Wisconsin’s state superintendent does and why it matters. A strategy Milwaukee is using to capture stormwater and prevent flooding. The documentary "American Reckoning" investigates the unsolved murder of a civil rights activist in Mississippi.

The historical and modern policies undermining Black homeownership. How the economy in Wisconsin’s Northwoods is being impacted by changing winters. Training marginalized Milwaukeeans in the construction trades.

The future of renewable energy growth in Wisconsin. Our Thin Ice series explores how whitefish have been affected by Wisconsin’s warming winters. What contributes to a successful free throw.

How gender-affirming care faces an uncertain future under Trump administration. Our Thin Ice series explores how snowshoe hares are affected by warming winters. We meet Milwaukee Recreation’s new director.

Preserving White House history. How this winter compares to last year's record warmth. An essay from a Veterans Affairs employee sharing the ‘Fork in the Road’ email's impact.

Financial issues the Housing Authority and what’s being done to address them. A preview of the upcoming series, “Thin Ice 2025 – Our Warming Winters.” A new executive director of Milwaukee Film. A mixtape of love songs picked by WUWM staff.

A Wisconsinite impacted by the Trump Administration’s USAID freeze. New efforts to support young people experiencing homelessness. An entomologist changes hearts and minds on insect importance.

The Wisconsin impact of the Trump Administration’s USAID freeze. Historical to horror: movies to watch in honor of Black History Month. A UW professor teams up with rapper Bad Bunny.

How Wisconsin politicians are reacting to the Trump administration’s actions. Books and Beyond goes from the stacks to the stove at the Cargill Community Kitchen. Milwaukee Public Library’s Historic Recipe Files.

Today's show is all about winter: how to stay safe outdoors and be prepared for emergencies; how to keep your pets healthy; help avoid putting extra stress on your car in the cold; a free winter festival.