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There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM host Maayan Silver and Wispolitics.com editor JR Ross as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.
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The Lake Effect Spotlight podcast features some of our favorite conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.Learn more about Lake Effect here.
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Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.This podcast features full episodes of Lake Effect.Learn more about Lake Effect here.
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What's got you scratching your head about the Milwaukee area? WUWM investigates your questions.
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Why is Wisconsin a swing state? That’s the question at the heart of this podcast, which explores the state’s historical and current political climate.
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What Questions Do You Have For WUWM's Beat Reporters?Beats Me answers your questions about how education, the environment, race and innovation impacts life in southeastern Wisconsin.
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What does it take for an entrepreneur to go from an idea to a successful startup? Host Kathleen Gallagher talks with Wisconsin entrepreneurs about how — and why — they've succeeded.How Did You Do That? is no longer being updated, check out Midwest Moxie.
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From pretzels in the news, to pretzels throughout history, to pretzels in pop culture, the Pretzel Podcast is, well, a podcast about pretzels. Hosts Michelle Maternowski and Mitch Teich place the unheralded salty snack front and center.The Pretzel Podcast features interviews, special guests, pretzel taste tests, and surprising insights into the snack food you know and love.
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People hoping for a little relief when it comes to handling household expenses won’t find it on their utility bill.Von Susan Bence
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Tuesday 11/12/24: Milwaukee music and dance - pipe organs, African dance, dancing seniors
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The restored Wurlitzer Pipe Organ at the Oriental Theater. An African dance company celebrating 55 years in Milwaukee. Two senior dance groups who find health and community through dance.
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'A Hallowed Home for Heroes' explores the storied history of Milwaukee Soldiers Home
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The Milwaukee Soldiers Home has been helping generations of veterans since 1867. A new documentary from Milwaukee PBS explores that history and how the home continues to help veterans today.Von Joy Powers
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Monday 11/11/24: Ghost armies, Capitol Notes, war dogs
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The story of the 'ghost army.' The history of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home. A unique World War II-era program that put family pets on the frontlines.
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Capitol Notes: Here's what happened on Election Day in Wisconsin
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“The signs were there:” Post-results analysis from JR Ross of WisPolitics.com on why Tuesday’s election may signal new coalitions in Wisconsin and what it could mean for future elections.Von WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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This month’s issue of Milwaukee Magazine explores the lore of the hideous green beast and how it’s become a symbol of pride for the northern Wisconsin city.Von Xcaret Nuñez
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Milwaukee area residents are weighing in on the results of the presidential election, and they have mixed reactions to Donald Trump's victory.Von Nadya Kelly, Teran Powell
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Thursday 11/7/24: President as person and institution, Milwaukee Betty Award
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How presidential rhetoric can impact how we view the office as an institution – or as an individual. What a mass deportation means for food economics. Mariana Rodriguez receives Betty Award for supporting victims of domestic violence.
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Wisconsin Democrats win crucial state Senate elections, but remain minority in Legislature
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JR Ross of WisPolitics.com unpacks some of the biggest races of Nov. 5, including those under new Wisconsin legislative maps.Von Joy Powers
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Wednesday 11/6/24: Election day recap - national, state and local races
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How the election unfolded here in Wisconsin, including the presidency and down-ballot races. Voters speak about what brought them to Milwaukee-area polls yesterday.
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Tuesday 11/5/24: election day, preserving 'Samson' the gorilla, 'Hundreds of Beavers'
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What to know before you head to the polls. Meet the world-champion taxidermist who preserved a beloved Milwaukee gorilla. A modern silent, oddball slapstick comedy, “Hundreds of Beavers.”
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Here are some of Wisconsin's most competitive races under new legislative maps
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Since the Wisconsin Supreme Court ordered new legislative maps be drawn, putting an end to one of the worst gerrymandered maps in the U.S., legislative races have become more competitive with more consequential stakes.Von Joy Powers
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Threats of violence against election workers have risen in recent years. In response, election workers across Wisconsin have taken trainings to protect their physical safety.Von WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Control of the Wisconsin state Legislature is up for grabs. The 61st Assembly District race might show what matters more to voters: personal connections or national political priorities.Von Sam Woods
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Capitol Notes: How to read the Wisconsin election tea leaves
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We're in the thick of "worry season" — aka a big election — and while WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross can't make predictions, he can tell us about the trends and what to watch for as results come in.Von WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Nearly 70% of the county voted for President Joe Biden in 2020, but former President Donald Trump has been competing for votes here too.Von Chuck Quirmbach
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Monday 11/4/24: Election day eve - state and local races, amendments, GOTV
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How tomorrow’s election could reshape Wisconsin politics. All about the constitutional amendment question on the ballot. How get-out-the-vote efforts are winding down.
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Will dispute over Israel-Hamas war affect presidential election in Wisconsin? Tune in this week
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A pro-Palestinian coalition continues to raise concern about the lack of a ceasefire in Gaza and continued U.S. military aid to Israel. But some Harris voters look at other issues.Von Chuck Quirmbach
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Exploring the haunting of Engine House 35 with Milwaukee Public Library's Cemetery Collection
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The library is more than just books, and our series with the Milwaukee Public Library— Books and Beyond—showcases that by sharing resources, book recommendations and just some cool stuff you might not know about. Today, we are showcasing some spooky Milwaukee history—the haunting of Engine House 35.Von Audrey Nowakowski
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While some people are making voting plans for Election Day, Milwaukee activists are campaigning for formerly incarcerated people to have their voting rights restored.Von Nadya Kelly
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'Be respectful and kind': Election clerks share how small municipalities prepare for major election
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With early voting underway and Election Day approaching, Milwaukee-area clerks share how they’re preparing for potential record turnout.Von Eddie Morales
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Harris and Trump campaigns have active week reaching out to Black and Latino voters in Milwaukee
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Kamala Harris, Cardi B, Bill Clinton, and Kerry Washington are among those on Harris' list of visitors who have been in town over the past five days or are scheduled to visit on Friday night, Nov. 1. Donald Trump is also speaking in Milwaukee.Von Chuck Quirmbach
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Thursday 10/31/24: Books and Beyond, Rhinelander Hodag, local Halloween tunes
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It's the Halloween episode! A local, supposedly haunted, engine house. The chilling legend of the Rhinelander Hodag. The Pfister Hotel ghost. Halloweeny tunes from local musicians
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Latinos in Wisconsin: A history of othering
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Although Latino people have lived in Wisconsin nearly as long as it’s been a state, historian Sergio Gonzalez says Latino communities are often seen as being perpetual outsiders. We explore how this perception has impacted views on immigration and the evolution of Wisconsin communities.Von Joy Powers
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Lake Effect Immigration Special: Fear is the point
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Immigration in Wisconsin: the state’s immigrant history, how agriculture depends on immigrant labor, how the deportation process works, and why fear is the point of mass deportations.
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A new exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum explores MPM’s history and explains why opening a new museum is essential.Von Eddie Morales
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Tuesday 10/29/24: Evolution of MPM, Chirp Chat, Live at Lake Effect
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A new exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Different owls living in southeast. The latest Live at Lake Effect featuring Riverwest’s own Joseph Huber.
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The names Walz, Vance, Trump and Harris are all on the visitors list this week in Wisconsin.Von Chuck Quirmbach
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