Lake Effect Spotlight
Lake Effect Spotlight
WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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.
Top games to gift in 2024
Gaming expert James Lowder shares his top picks for 2024 games, including two-player, family and role-playing games suitable for players of all ages and skill levels, with his favorite game taking the top spot.
Dec 18, 2024
23 min
A Fight for Survival: The monarch butterfly's future
The monarch butterfly, with its striking orange and black markings, has become a beloved species but faces significant challenges, as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced an estimated 80% decline in the eastern population since the 1980s and an even steeper decline in the western population, while also proposing possible protection for the species.
Dec 16, 2024
13 min
Milwaukee Recreation director to retire after 36-year career, reflects on department’s future
At the end of January, Lynn Greb will retire as Milwaukee Recreation’s 10th director in the department’s 114-year history.
Dec 13, 2024
16 min
Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair aims to become the national chair of the DNC
Democrats trying to shake off last month's loss in the presidential race will meet this week to go over the rules to elect a new DNC Chair. The current chair is not running for reelection.
Dec 12, 2024
14 min
How the Coming Home Tour supports LGBTQ Wisconsinites this Holiday Season
The statewide tour of PFLAG meetings shares stories of LGBTQ history and heritage to help people feel more grounded.
Dec 9, 2024
14 min
One course, many faiths: Milwaukeeans come together to study Judaism, Islam and Christianity
What began as a collaboration over food between Congregation Sinai and the Turkish-American Society of Wisconsin has evolved into a six-week exploration of three religions.
Dec 6, 2024
7 min
What's next for Heal the Hood?
Since 2012, Heal the Hood MKE has been supporting the Milwaukee community, whether it’s a back-to-school event providing youth with support for the school year or a summer block party where residents can access job and health resources, food, and fellowship with one another.
Dec 4, 2024
11 min
Celebrating Vel Phillips' unforgettable impact on politics, Milwaukee and Wisconsin
From pioneering open housing legislation to serving as Wisconsin’s secretary of state, Vel Phillips has influenced countless crucial moments in our history.
Dec 2, 2024
23 min
There's no better time for Milwaukee's Blackity Black Holiday Market
On Small Business Saturday (Nov. 30), at Milwaukee's Turner Hall Ballroom, you can find more than 40 of Milwaukee's Black entrepreneurs, along with a food court, entertainment and local organizations tabling.
Nov 29, 2024
13 min
'Rock 'n' Roll Poet' honors WUWM's famous alum, Bob Reitman
WUWM is celebrating 60 years on the air, and we're recognizing it in a variety of ways. One of those is the upcoming hour long special "Rock 'n' Roll Poet: A Reitman Retrospective." It honors legendary Milwaukee radio personality and our now retired co-worker, Bob Reitman.
Nov 27, 2024
19 min
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