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Lake Effect is your connection to the community. We bring you conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.

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Wednesday 8/19/26: Thousand-year flood one year later, free summertime meals for kids, Milwaukee Music Roundup

Three men who went missing during last summer’s historic flooding and their families’ search for answers. The increased risk of flooding in the Milwaukee area and what’s being done about it. The network of entities providing free summertime meals to Milwaukee's kids.

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Tuesday 8/18/26: underwater archaeology, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, dinosaurs and birds

Underwater archaeology and why the Great Lakes are ideal for exploring. Neil DeGrasse Tysson speaks about what he hopes for the future of science education. The similarities between dinosaurs and today's birds.

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Monday 8/17/26: Capitol Notes, newsrooms and AI, The Great Oconto Frog Invasion

Capitol Notes examines what is ahead in the general election. How local newsrooms are grappling with AI and look at ways it can be used as a tool. The 1952 Oconto frog invasion.

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Friday 8/14/26: How schools prepare for floods, Wisconsin State Fair, MKELoveLetter

Lessons learned from last year's historic floods and how schools are preparing for future severe weather. We check out the Wisconsin State Fair archives and learn about the man who helped make it happen. We meet one Milwaukee woman sharing random acts of kindness through love letters.

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Thursday 8/13/26: Looking ahead to the November election, 'Horsegirls', MKELoveLetter

We continue our analysis of this week’s primary election and look at what’s ahead in the general election. We speak with the producer of “Horsegirls." We tell you about one Milwaukee woman sharing random acts of kindness through love letters.

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Wednesday 8/12/26: primary election results, rise of socialism, 'It's All Local', Torchy Timberloss

We share a roundup of the primary election results. Then, we look at how the socialist party has evolved into the Democratic Socialists of America today. We speak with the mayor of Glendale about his book, It's All Local . Plus, we learn about Wisconsin's own fire prevention mascot, Torchy Timberloss.

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Tuesday 8/11/26: Line 5 lawsuit, flooding and schools, affordable dental care

An update on the ongoing legal battle over the Line 5 pipeline in Wisconsin. A look back at how schools in our area handled last year's historic flooding. A local nonprofit provides dental care for underserved children who are on Medicaid.

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Monday 8/10/26: What to know before tomorrow's election, Wisconsin State Fair archives, Bay View history

What you need to know before you vote in tomorrow's primary election. We check out the Wisconsin State Fair archives and learn about the man who helped make it happen.

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Friday 8/7/26: MMSD and the 2025 floods, how age correlates with trust, The New State

Making Milwaukee more resilient after devastating floods last August. How trust in other people might differ by generation. How a historic venue is being transformed into a creative space for young people.

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Thursday 8/6/26: How age correlates with trust, Homer Blow, Third Ward history

How trust in other people differs by generation. What longtime Milwaukee radio host Homer Blow has learned in his 35-years-and-counting behind the mic. How Milwaukee’s Third Ward went from nearly a red-light district into a arts and culinary hub.

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Wednesday 8/5/26: ArtBlaze on the beach, Bar Talk, ocean volcanoes

A new public art installation taking over Milwaukee beaches. Our latest Bar Talk shares some summer drink recommendations. A UW-Milwaukee professor shares her experience researching ocean volcanoes.

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