Milwaukee Film
The documentary follows Milwaukee community activist Vaun Mayes as he works alongside those most affected by cycles of violence, systemic neglect and polarizing policing.
This new season looks at the top issues in Wisconsin and how they’re motivating voters nationwide.
Here is a guide to help Wisconsinites vote in the Nov. 3 general election.
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Peeradontax/Stock AdobeWe discuss some of the factors that are making vinyl and other physical media so attractive today. -
WUWMWUWM is hosting a release party for Bob Reitman's new album,12th House, on Oct. 12 at the Pabst Theater. Check out this special episode of Lake Effect for a preview.
This WUWM series focuses on the challenges of food accessibility in Milwaukee and examines solutions.
Join us October 12 and take a trip through the 12 astrological houses
Here's how to find WUWM stories and podcasts on NPR.org and the NPR app.
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Immigration stories often focus on what’s gained and the dreams fulfilled. But what gets left behind? Filmmakers Eddie Sánchez and Madeline McGuire look into the price of assimilation in their films. -
The High Road Strategy Center's annual "State of Working Wisconsin" report provides an economic outlook for working people in Wisconsin. -
The Shorewood village board is meeting Sept. 21 in closed session to deliberate its next move after losing its trespass case against resident Paul Florsheim in circuit court.
Nobody owns us but you … our listeners, our supporters, and the community we serve.
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The tested Pilot Elite was among the quietest SUVs I’ve driven all year, maybe several years. -
This month's Books and Beyond highlights MPL’s partnership with Reach Out and Read, a nonprofit that incorporates books into pediatric care to encourage families to read together. -
Bowling is a beloved American pastime. The sport's roots run deep in Milwaukee, which previously held the title of "America’s Bowling Capital." -
We’ve been checking in on Milwaukee-area families in neighborhoods that endured extreme flooding in August 2025. One Wauwatosa woman shares her family's experience. -
414 Art Revival is a new second-hand craft store and community space in West Allis, Wisconsin.
Your connection to the community. Lake Effect brings you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
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