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A WUWM employee noticed a pattern on her drives between Milwaukee and Illinois, and wondered whether Walworth County is a magnet for severe weather.
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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Faith Kohler/WUWMA Milwaukee filmmaker asks what the American dream looks like for workers today and what happened to the jobs that once helped build it. -
Erin Bagatta/WUWMFood prices are top of mind for many voters. In this episode, we explore the financial realities facing farmers and the policies shaping Wisconsin — America’s Dairyland.
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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Bob Reitman’s first spoken word album The Eleventh House came out in the 70s. 54 years later, he’s releasing a follow-up album of his poetry called 12th House. Reitman and his album engineer and producer, Gary Tanin, share why they wanted to return to releasing poetry with WUWM's Lauri Jones. -
For decades, Hunger Task Force has been in the business of getting food to people in need – including older adults. Chief strategy officer Jonathan Hansen shares how his organization is tackling food access among people 60 and older. -
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.
Nobody owns us but you … our listeners, our supporters, and the community we serve.
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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. -
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. -
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.
Your connection to the community. Lake Effect brings you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
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